ABEL’S SEED HOUSE, READING, PA 
Flower Seeds 
Scabiosa Salpiglossis 
ABEL’S POPPIES—Papaver. The annual poppies are very easy 
to grow. All that is needed is to sow the seed thinly outdoors 
as soon as the gn^ound has thawed out. They produce their 
gorgeous blooms for many weeks during the summer. 
Fordhook Hybrids Mixed. You will a^ee with us that these are 
the most gorgeous of all Popples with single, semi-double and 
double flowers in a truly riotous range of colors. Grows 18 
inches tall. Pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; %oz. 60c; oz. 85c. 
Dazzler. Brilliant double orange-scarlet blooms. Grows 18 inches 
tall. It will stand transplanting. Pkt. 25c; Moz. 60c; ^oz. 
$1.00; oz. $1.75. 
Double Carnation—Flowered. Large carnation-like blooms in many 
colors. Three ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 15c; V 20 Z. 25c; oz. 40c. 
Doable Peony—Flowered Mixed. Elegant large double Peony-like 
flowers in many bright colors. Three ft. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 15c; 
^oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
CALIFOBNIA POPPIES—Eschscholtzia. Charming annuals for beds, 
borders and rock gardens, blooming from early summer until 
frost. The plants are of strong growth, about 12 inches tall. 
They include both single and double flowers in showy colors. 
Sunset Mixture. A bed of this mixture, which includes all the 
lovely colors gives a sight that will last for months, as the 
plant will bloom profusely from midsummer until frost. They 
are splendid in beds, borders and in larger rock gardens. Pkt. 
10c; ^4oz. 25c; hioz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
PEBEKNIAL POPPIES—Papaver Orlentale—Oriental Popples. Huge, 
brightly colored flowers borne profusely during May and June. 
They grow 3 ft. tall. Sow where to bloom or transplant in 
August or September only. 
Orlentale—Orange-scarlet with brilliant purplish black blotch at 
base. Pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; hioz. 50c. 
Choicest Mixed. Fiery red, scarlet, orange-scarlet, salmon and 
others. Pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; Moz, 50c. 
PAPAVEB KDDICADLE—Iceland Poppies. Graceful, light green 
tufts of leaves and gaily colored. Large blooms borne profusely 
through the summer. Grows 1 ft. tall and gives a splendid 
display in rockeries. 
TeUow. Pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; %oz. 50c. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Vioz. 25c; V*oz. 40c. 
Doable Mixed. Contains all colors. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 40c Moz. 70c. 
Fakenham Hybrids. Special colors. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 65c; %oz. 
$ 1 . 20 . 
POBTULACA—Bose Moss. A beautiful hardy flower; unsurpassed 
in brilliancy by any other annual in cultivation. The plants 
are low-growing and creep all over the ground. They thrive 
well in almost any location, even in any sunny place among 
stones, and can withstand the hottest summer weather. They 
like the full sunlight, but the flnest flowers are produced the 
latter part of August and in September, when there are heavy 
dews at night. This is particularly true of the double varieties. 
Single Idixed. Large single blooms, including orange, white, red, 
buff, salmon and other flne colors. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 30c; ^oz. 
50c; oz. 85c. 
Doable Mixed. The effect that this well-balanced mixture will 
give is charming and colorful. Sow it liberally. Pkt. 10c; 
V 6 oz. 50c; V*oz. 85c; V4oz. $1.50. 
PBIMXTLA—Hardy Primroses—^Auricula Many bright colors in¬ 
cluding soft orange, copper-brown, and other pastel shades. 
Well adapted for naturalizing in the rock garden. The plants 
grow 6 in. tall and bloom during April and May. Pkt. 26c: 
1/16 oz. 60c; V 60 Z. $ 1 . 00 . 
PBIMDLA—Auricula. Half-hardy perennial. Flowers in copper, 
brown, orange and other pastel shades. Height 6 inches. Pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 50c; %oz. 85c. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Large, rich yellow flowers in early 
spring. Height 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 50c; % oz. 
85c. 
PYBETHBUM-^Boseum Mixed—Perennial. Large, daisy-like flowers 
in lovely shades of rose, pink, red and white during May and 
June. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 70c; ^oz. $1.25. 
Aurenm—(Golden Feather). Half-hardy perennial. Rich yellow 
spring. Height 6 to 8 inches. Pkt. 10c: % oz. 30c: ^ oz. 50c. 
BICINDS—Castor Oil Bean. Showy ornamental plants doing well 
in a rich soil and a warm sunny location. The plants are of 
considerable height and of a beautiful tropical appearance. 
Bed Spire. Large palmate leaves of a purplish color when young, 
but changing to a bronzy g;reen when older. The stems, stalks 
and veins are rich red. The seed spikes and seed-pods are a 
brilliant rosy crimson. A very showy variety. The plant grows 
from 3 to 4 ft. tall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; 4 oz. $1.25. 
Mixed. This includes a wide range of varieties with beautful 
large leaves in green, red and bronze. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
4 oz. 60c. 
RED-HOT POKER PLANT—Early Hybrid (Tritoma Hybrlda) Half- 
hardy perennial. Massive orange-scarlet flower-spikes in August 
on plants 3 ft. tall. Needs winter protection against frost. 
Pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 50c; %oz. 90c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS—Painted Tongue—Velvet Flower. Exceedingly 
showy plants, growing 2^ ft. tall and blooming continuously 
throughout the summer and fall. The large trami>et-shaped 
blooms come in a number of rich velvety colors. 
Large-Flowered Mixed. A complete mixture of many flne colors. 
Pkt. 10c; %oz. 25c; ^oz. 40c. 
SALVIA—Scarlet Sage. Everybody knows Scarlet Sage, with its 
brilliant rich red blooms. Gives a wonderful color accent to any 
grarden during the summer and fall, but there are also lovely blue- 
flowered Sages which are far too little known. In order to have 
Salvia in bloom early the seeds should be sown indoors during 
late February and March. 
Splendens (Large-Flowered. Scarlet Sage). Scorching scarlet-red 
flower trusses borne profusely on plants growing 3 to 4 ft. tall. 
The most popular of all Scarlet Sages. Of unsurpassed brilliancy. 
Pkt. 10c; Vgoz. 40c; ViOz. 70c; y 2 0 z. $1.25. 
Bonflre or Clara Bedman. Erect plants, 2 ft. tall, with massive 
scarlet-red flower-spikes completely covering the sturdy plants. 
Pkt. 10c; %oz. 50c; V*oz. 85c; %oz. $1.50. 
America or Globe of Fire. Each spike is closely set with mammoth- 
size blooms of a scorching scarlet-red: 1% ft. tall. Pkt. 20c: 
Vs oz. 75c; Vt oz. $1.25. 
Blue Salvia. Plants are extremely free flowering and most attrac¬ 
tive in borders and small beds. Blooms all summer and fall. 2 
feet tall. Perennial in mild climates. 
Blue Bedder. Rich, deep blue flowers of the Farinacea type. Pkt. 
10c; %oz. 60c; %oz. $1.00. 
SCABIOSA—Mourning Bride—Pin-Cushion Flower. Oaucasica— 
Perennial. Pleasing light blue flowers. The plants increase in 
beauty from year to year. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 15c; %oz. 60c; 
\4oz, $1.00. 
Large-Flowered Double Mixed. A mixture of all of the flnest 
colors. Tall growing and free flowering. Pkt. 10c; hioz. 25c; 
Vioz. 40c; oz. 70c. 
Dwarf Double Mixed. Dwarf plants bearing a wealth of brightly 
colored flowers. Excellent for beds and borders. Height 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; %oz. 30c; %oz. 50c; oz. 85c. 
SEDITM—Stonecrop. Coerulea. A lovely annual Sedum with large, 
dainty, pale blue flowers. The plants grow about 8 inches tall 
and are exceedingly pretty in the rock garden and as pot plants. 
Pkt. 25c; 1/32 oz. 60c; 1/16 oz. $1,10. 
SHASTA DAISY—Alaska. Our Floradale-grown seed produces im¬ 
mense white blooms in great profusion throughout the summer. 
Extremely hardy and of the easiest culture growing 2 to 3 ft. 
tall. Fine for garden display and for cutting. Pkt. 15c; Hoz. 
40c; Moz, 70c. 
SNAPDRAGONS—^Antirrhinum—Giant Tall or Maximum (4 ft.). A 
beautiful strain of tall-growing Snapdragons with elegant large 
blooms closely set on a spike 4 ft. in height. The plants are a 
wonderful mass of color daring July and August. Under shelter 
of glass they often grow 5 to 7 ft. tall. Besides their attractive¬ 
ness in the garden, they are valued for winter blooming in the 
g;reenhou8e. 
Giant Mixed. A splendid mixture of all the tall-growing giant 
varieties. It will give a splendid garden display and cut-flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35c; ^oz. 60c; %oz. $1.00. 
NEW MAJESTIC—Semi-Tall Snapdra^ns. A giant flowering semi- 
tall strain with stocky flower-spikes 18 inches tall. Blooms 
profusely during July and August. Showy, well-rounded, sym¬ 
metrical bushes. Fine for beds, borders and fur cutting. 
Avalanche. Beautiful pure white flowers. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 75c; 
%oz. $1.25. 
Delight. Salmon-pink shaded with Apricot. Very fine. Pkt. 20c; 
1/16 oz. 60c; %oz. $1.00. 
Eldorado. Beautiful deep rich crimson flowers. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 os. 
75c: %oz, $1.25. 
Orange King. Terra cotta, shaded with orange. Pkt. 20c.; 1/16 
oz, 60c; %oz. $1.00. 
Bed Chief. Scintillating deep scarlet blooms. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
60c; %oz. $1.00. 
Bose Beauty. Beautiful bright rose-pink flowers. Pkt. 36c; 1/16 
oz. 90c: %oz. $1.50. 
Bose Marie. Salmon-rose with gold in center. Pkt. 30c; 1/16 oz. 
90c: %oz. $1.50. 
Twilight. Delicate apricot shaded with salmon. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
60c: %oz. $1.00. 
Majestic Mixed. A blend of all colors. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35c. 
STATICE—Latifolia (Sea Lavender). Perennial. A quaint plant 
with masses of lavender blue flowers; attractive when dried for 
winter use. Height 15 in. Pkt. 10c; Moz. 35c; hioz. 60c. 
STEVIA—Serrata. Perennial. The small white flowers, in well¬ 
shaped heads, are borne very freely in the fall, and are agree¬ 
ably fragrant. Height 2 ft. Pkt. 10c; %oz. 40c; %oz. 70c. 
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