sow FLOWER SEEDS IN STERILOAM 
—a fine potting soil that has been sterilized. No weed seeds, 
harmful fungous spores and bacteria much reduced. 100 lbs. $6 
SWEET WILLIAM 
(Dianthus 
barbatus) 
Biennial. Well-known, attractive plant 
flowering the second season from seed. Sow 
outdoors in May; transplant in August. 
Single White Single Dark Crimson 
Copper-Red Red, Edged White 
Black-Red Single Mixed 
Each, pkt. 10 cts., V^oi. 50 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each, 5 colors, 40 cts. 
Double White Double Black-Red 
Double Crimson Double Pink 
Double Finest Mixed 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., V4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Newport Pink. Watermelon-pink, brilliant 
and beautiful. Flowers on stems feet 
high'. Pkt. 15 cts., 3€oz- 50 cts., oz. fl.50. 
Scarlet Beauty. Rich, deep scarlet; vivid. 
Pkt. 15 cts., 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Holborn Glory. Large auricula-eyed flowers. 
All show a clear white eye; truly superb. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 
Dwarf Sweet Williams. Height 9 in. 
Single, Mixed Double, Mixed 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Annual Sweet Williams. Sown indoors 
during March, these will bloom freely the 
first year. 9 in. Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., 
34oz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
ALPINE STRAWBERRIES. From %ed. 
An abundance of small but exceedingly 
sweet berries may be obtained within 12 
weeks of sowing seed. Sow indoors in 
February or March; keep moist and 
shaded. Plant out in early May. 
Baron Solemacher. Red fruits. 
Baron Solemacher. Yellow fruits. 
Each, pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1 
We offer plants of Alpine Strawberries (Red 
fruits only), ready May 1. $1.50 per doz., $8 
per 100. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster). 
Perennial. A rare and beautiful plant. It 
grows about 2 feet high, bearing from 
twenty to thirty handsome lavender-blue 
cornflower-like blossoms which often mea¬ 
sure 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Blooms from 
July till frost. For the perennial border 
and for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. $1. 
TAGETES signata pumila. Little Giant. 
Annual. A dwarf, compact Marigold, with 
beautiful, delicate, fern-like leaves, densely 
covered with flowers of bright yellow, 
striped brown. A first-class bedding and 
edging plant. 10 in. Pkt. 15 cts., 34oz. 50c. 
TAHOKA DAISY. Sow in the open in early 
spring to produce plants which will bear 
13 ^-inch blue daisies from July to October. 
Pkt. 25 cts., ygoz. $1, Moz. $1.50. 
THALICTRUM (Meadou. Rue) 
Adiantifolium. Perennial. Foliage re¬ 
sembles the maidenhair fern; miniature 
white flowers in June and July. IJ^ ft. 
Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
Aquilegifolium. Perennial. Columbine¬ 
like leaves. Rosy purple flowers. June, 
July. 3 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., yoz. 75 cts. 
Dipterocarpum. Perennial. A real gem 
among hardy plants, not only for the 
garden, but its dainty, graceful sprays of 
flowers are invaluable for cutting. They 
are violet-mauve, which is brightened by 
a cluster of lemon-yellow stamens. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 25 cts., ^'■^oz. 60 cts., ^oz. $1. 
THERMOPSIS. Perennial. Striking plant, 
4 feet tall, producing long spikes of yellow 
blossoms. June, July. Pkt. 25 cts. 
THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan). Annual 
Climber. Beautiful, rapid-growing climber, 
preferring a warm, sunny situation. Very 
pretty flowers in buff, white, orange, etc., 
with dark eyes. 4 ft. Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt. 10 cts., yoz. 50 cts. 
THYMUS Serpyllum (Thyme). Perennial. 
A valuable alpine. But 4 inches high, it is 
of trailing habit with bright lilac-purple 
flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., ^oz. $1, J^oz. $1.50. 
T. Serpyllum coccineus. Red-flowered form 
of the above. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
TITHONIA speciosa (Mexican Sunflower). 
Annual. Early-flowering strain. May be 
sown under glass and transplanted, or 
later in the open. Shrub-like plant 8 feet 
high. The orange-colored, daisy-like flow¬ 
ers are 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Pkt. 
15 cts., yoz. 40 cts., J4oz. 75 cts. 
TORENIA Fournieri. Greenhouse and 
Bedding Annual. For vases, hanging- 
baskets, borders, etc. Sky-blue flowers, 
bright yellow centers. Pkt. 15 cts. 
_ TRITOMA _ 
Red-Hot Poker; Flame Flower; Torch Lily 
Perennial. Will live through winter with a 
covering of leaves or manure; or the roots 
may be carried over winter in sand in a cellar. 
Express. Orange-yellow. 4 ft. 
May Queen. Yellow. 2 ft. 
Mixed Hybrids. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., V^oz. 75 cts. 
TROLLIUS CGiobe Flower) 
Perennial. Like immense buttercups, these 
striking plants are very effective in the mixed 
border. Light soil, well drained, and a 
partly shaded position suit them admirably. 
They bloom from May to August. 
Golden Queen. Enormous, buttercup-like 
golden flowers 4 in. across. 4 ft. Award of 
Merit, R. H. S., England. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. $1. 
Asiaticus. Orange. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1, 3^oz. $3.50. 
Europaeus. Yellow. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
J^oz. $1. 
Ledebouri. Orange. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1, J^oz. $2.50. 
TRACHELIUM caeruleum (Throatwort). 
Perennial. Elowers same year seed is sown. 
Blue flowers. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
TYDi^lA Hybrids. Greenhouse Annual. 
Sown in May, will bloom in December and 
continue for some time. Treatment similar 
to gloxinia. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
URSINIA (Sphenogyne) 
Anethoides. Annual. Excellent for edgings. 
The orange, daisy-like flowers have purple 
and black centers. 1 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., 
34oz. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
Anethoides, New Hybrids. Annual. Each 
plant carries a hundred or more flowers at 
one time. All have florets of a delightful 
rich orange, but the coloring surrounding 
the disk varies in tone from ruby-red to 
dark purple. 134 ft- |Pkt. 20 cts., 34oz. 
50 cts., 34oz. 90 cts. 
Pulchra. Annual. A smaller type. Flowers 
deep orange. 6 in. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Aurora. Annual. Daisy-like flowers, with a 
bright orange corolla, and a deep crimson 
inner ring. 1 ft. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Venidium fastuosum 
VALERIAN {Garden Heliotrope) 
Perennial. Pinnate foliage and panicles of 
heliotrope-scented flowers. 4 ft. June, July. 
Red, White, Mixed. Each, pkt. 15 cts., 
34oz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts. 
_ VENIDIUM _ 
Fastuosum. Annual. For the garden or for 
growth under glass. Height 2 to 3 feet, 
with daisy-like, orange flowers, 3 inches 
across, and black centers. Give the same 
general culture as celosia. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. $1, 34oz. $1.50. 
Fastuosum Hybrids. Annual. Mixture 
includes white, cream, lemon, yellow, 
orange, and buff. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
_ VERBASCUM _ 
Olympicum. Perennial. The large leaves 
are covered with a silvery down, and above 
them rises a pyramid of bright yellow 
flowers. 5 ft. Pkt. 20 cts., 34oz. $1. 
Phoeniceum Hybrids, Mixed. Perennial. 
Various shades from white through yellow 
to deep orange. 3 ft. Pkt. 15c., ^oz. 60c. 
_ VERONICA _ 
Spicata. Perennial. Bright blue flowers. 
134 ft- Pht. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts. 
Spicata, Mixed. Perennial. Blue, Pink, and 
White. Pkt. 10 cts. 
Amethystina. Perennial. Amethyst-blue. 
2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Incana. Perennial. Blue. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 
Longifolia. Perennial. Lilac. 3 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Allioni. Rock-garden Perennial. Trailing 
variety, growing about 3 inches high, with 
white flowers. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Fruticans. Rock-garden Perennial. A 6-inch 
cushion of foliage is overtopped with shin¬ 
ing gentian-blue flowers. May, Aug. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
_ VINCA _ 
Madagascar Periwinkle; Old Maid 
Annual. Begins blooming in August from 
seed sown outdoors in May; blooms earlier 
if sown indoors in March. 1 ft. 
Alba. Pure white. Rosea. Rose. 
Rosea alba. White, with rosy eye. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts., 34oz. 60 cts., oz. $2 
Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
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