823. AMORANTHUS. H. A. Aurora. A 
beautiful foliage plant. The dark green plant 
has a head of beautiful glossy carmine which 
shades to yellow and green. Complete descrip¬ 
tion on page 6. Pkt., 5c; V4 oz., 30c; Vz oz., 
55c; oz., $1.00. 
Bartonia Aurea. 
861. BARTONIA. 
(Aurea.) H. A. On the 
far side of the Rockies, 
the Bartonia is widely 
known, but for some 
reason, it is not com¬ 
monly found in our 
mid-west gardens. We 
think you will like this 
lovely large golden yel¬ 
low flower which glis¬ 
tens like satin in the 
sunshine. The plant 
grows two feet high 
and prefers a dry sun¬ 
ny location. The illus¬ 
tration above will de¬ 
scribe the shape of 
this flower. Pkt., 5c; 
1/2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
860. BALSAM. 11. A. (Lady Slipper or Poor 
Man’s Orchid.) Camellia Mixed. Produces its 
gorgeous masses of brilliant colored flowers in 
great profusion in the axils of the leaves. Pkt., 
5c; 1/2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
859. BALSAM. Double Bush Torch. H. 
A. Our new Bush Balsam. See page 4 for de¬ 
scription. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz. 50c; V 4 oz., 90c; 
1/2 oz., $1.60; oz., $3.00. 
8591 / 2 - BALSAM. Double Bush Flowering 
Mixed. H. A. While we believe the Torch Bush 
Balsam is the most striking, we have had a 
heavy demand for these in mixed colors. We 
are pleased to offer this season a well balanced 
mixture of Bush Balsams. See page 4 for com¬ 
plete description. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 45c; Yi 
oz., 80c; 1/2 oz., $1.50; oz., $2.75. 
Bachelor’ s-Button. 
OLDS’ BACHELOR’S-BUTTON 
855. Mixed. H. A. (Centaurea Cyanus.) 
(Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, etc.) 
Although not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s- 
Button is one of the popular, hardy, old-fashioned 
annuals. Pkt., 5c; V 2 oz., 15c; oz., 26c. 
Blue Ball Ageratum. 
825. AGERATUM. (Blue Ball.) H. A. This strain 
is the result of many years of careful selection for form 
and dwarfness plus size and richness of flowers. Note 
illustration. Plants are compact standing about four 
inches high. The broad green foliage is almost com¬ 
pletely smothered over a long blooming period with 
flowers of richest blue shades. Pkt., 5c; ^4 OZ., 35c; 
1/2 oz., 60c; oz., $1.00. 
Celosia Plumosa (Coxcomb). 
Blue Bird Anchusa. 
821. ANCHUSA. Blue Bird. H. 
resembles a large forget-me-not. 
grows about 18 inches high, 
bearing flowers in a luxuriant 
bouquet at the top of the plant. 
The indigo blue forms a brilliant 
effect in any scheme for decora¬ 
tion of beds and borders. Blooms 
continuously throughout the sum¬ 
mer. Pkt., 5c; V 4 OZ., 20c; Vs 
oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
A. Anchusa 
Blue bird 
Little Gem Sweet Alyssum. 
831. ALYSSUM, SWEET. H. A. (Compactum 
Erectum.) Little Gem. Carpet of snow. One 
of the finest dwarf annuals we have for edging, 
and much loved for its modest blossoms, white, 
and honey scented. Pkt., 6c; Vi oz., 20c; Vs 
oz., 30c; oz., 50c. Plants, 35c dozen. 
862Vs- BROWALLIA ELATA, Mixed. H. A. 
Vigorous blooming bedding plant covered during 
summer and autumn with flowers of rare shades 
of blue and white. Grows freely in any rich 
soil. Flowers have long stems making them ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. Will blossom in winter if 
lifted and cut back. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; Vs 
oz., 40c; oz., 75c. 
"I had your Skyrocket Collection of Tulips two 
years ago. They were beautiful. Every bulb 
blossomed." 
Mrs. Lillian Paige, Connecticut. 
856. Blue Shades. H. A. Fine for a blue 
garden. Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
857. Jubilee Gem. H. A. Our new Dwarf 
Bachelor’s-Button. One of the outstanding nov¬ 
elties. See page 4. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 25c; Vs 
oz., 40c; oz., 75c. 
Shaggy Calendula. 
OLDS’ CALENDULAS 
864. Chrysantha. The large Chrysanthemum-shaped 
flowers measuring four inches across are a clear but¬ 
tercup yellow with long, loosely arranged drooping 
petals. Besides adding a splash of beautiful yellow 
color to your garden this Calendula also makes a fine 
cut flower. Its stems are long and stiff and the flowers 
keep well in water. Combined with blue flowers such 
as Delphiniums the effect is most striking. Pkt., 5c; 
V 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
868. Campfire. H. A. (Sensation.) Of vigorous 
growth, with the flowers borne on stout stems. The color 
of the petals is brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen, 
with full yellow center. Blooms are flat, very hand¬ 
some. Pkt., 6c; V 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
865. Double Mixed. H. A. (Pot Marigold.) Freely 
flowering plants of easiest culture, succeeding every¬ 
where. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
866. Orange King. H. A. A very select, double 
dark, orange-red Calendula. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 
25c. 
863. Shaggy. H. A. A lacinated petalled type. The 
color is a deep orange shading to slightly lighter orange 
in the center giving the flower a delightful two-toned 
effect. Plants about 18 inches tall. Exceedingly grace¬ 
ful and especially desirable for the garden. Note illus¬ 
tration shown in the lower left-hand corner. Pkt., 5c; 
V 2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
Calendula Plants, any variety, 35c dozen. 
—9— 
905. CELOSIA PLUMOSA. H. A. 
(Coxcomb.) Ostrich Plume. Very hardy 
annuals of easy culture, producing large 
ornamental comb-like heads like ruffled 
crimson chenille. Maroon-colored leaves. 
Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 20c; Vz oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 
Plants, 35c dozen. 
Chrysantha Calendula. 
