Slote Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 
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Dianthus 
Delphinium 
Four o'Clock 
CLARKIA (HO 18 in.) 
1101— Elgans Single and Double Mixed.—These flowers 
require little attention and bloom in a few weeks from seed 
sowed in the open ground. They make bright beds or borders. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
COBEA SCANDENS (HHO 25 ft.) 
1102— ‘Blue.—A quick growing vine that has attractive bell 
shape flowers of rich blue. It is really a biennial and in the 
South will probably come year after year but in the North it is 
best treated as an annual. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
COLEUS (T# 30 in.) 
1103— Hybridus Mixed.—These grow readily from seed 
started in a box in a warm place. Fine large plants are easily 
grown and many remarkable color combinations will be found. 
They are good for borders, beds, or as pot plants. 
Pkt. 10c, X A oz. 50c. 
COREOPSIS (H# 3 ft.) 
1105—Lanceolata Grandiflora.—This is one of the most 
satisfactory of the hardy perennials and makes an excellent 
cutflower. Seed may be started in the early spring or summer 
outdoors. ETowers of golden yellow are produced on long stems 
practically all summer. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 2 5c. 
1104— Lanceolata Double or Crested.—This new form of 
coreopsis is becoming very popular. The flowers are a rich 
golden yellow and have the shape of double cosmos, that is a 
perfect crest in the center. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM (HO 2 ft.) 
1122—Amabile, Chinese Forget-me-not.—These lovely blue 
flowers are easily grown and seem to thrive in almost any good 
soil. Sow the seed early in the spring where the plants are to 
remain. Just give ordinary care and they will spring into a 
world of rich blue flowers and continue all summer. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. 
CYPRESS VINE (HHO 15 ft.) 
1115— Mixed.—This is one of the best of the ornamental 
climbers, because it has fine foliage resembling that of an 
asparagus fern. It is rapid growing and covered with brilliant 
flowers in var-ious colors. Plant outdoors after warn weather 
comes. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40. 
DAHLIA (T# 3 to 4 ft.) 
1116— Large Double Mixed.—Good dahlias may be grown 
from seed started very early indoors and transplanted after 
warm weather comes. They are easy to handle and often make 
splendid new varieties. From this mixture many different types 
and colors may be had. Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00. 
DELPHINIUM (H# 3 to 4 ft.) 
There are few perennials that furnish so delicate and beau¬ 
tiful flower as this. It is perfectly hardy and once established 
will last and grow better for years. The blossom spikes begin 
to appear in the early summer and continue to put out until 
cold weather. It makes one of the best of cutflowers or a good 
gai’den decoration. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1118—Cliveden Beauty, Delicate Light Blue....$ .10 $1.20 
1119— Bellamosum, Rich Dark Blue.10 1.10 
1120— Mixed, Beautiful Colors.10 .75 
DIGITALIS (H# 3 to 4 ft.) 
1121—The Shirley Mixed.—This is the favorite old Foxglove 
that was so popular in our grandmother’s garden. It is per¬ 
fectly hardy and easy to grow but will not bloom the first year 
from seed unless started very early. The best plan is to sow 
seed one spring and transplant in the early fall for next spring 
flowers. Flowers of great substances are borne on tall spikes. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 
DIANTHUS (HO 15 in.) 
We all know and love these old fashioned pinks. They are 
among the most useful and desirable of the annuals and so 
very easy to grow. Sow the seed outdoors early in the spring 
in a good rich soil and you will have a wonderful show of bright 
colored flowers. It makes one of the best cutflowers for basket 
and table decorations. 
Pkt. 
Oz. 
1123— 
-Salmon King, Rich Salmon Pink. 
. . $ .10 
$ .60 
1124—Fireball, Double Fiery Red.. 
. . .10 
.60 
1125— 
-Mourning Cloak, Mahogany and White. . 
. .10 
.60 
1126— 
-Double Heddewiggii Mixed. 
, . .10 
.50 
1127— 
-Double Chinese Mixed, China Pinks. . . . 
. .10 
.45 
1128— 
-Single Chinese Mixed. 
. . .10 
.40 
Dianthus Barbatus. See Sweet William. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS (H# 15 in.) 
1129—Single Mixed.—This is the popular old clove pink. 
The second year from seed it makes a large turf of bright 
green foliage and a countless number of bright single blossoms 
which are delicately scented. It is hardy and lends a colonial 
touch to any garden. 
Pkt. 10 c, oz. 25 c. 
Dusty Miller. See Centaurea Gympnocarpa. 
English Daisy. See Beilis. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (HO 10 in.) 
1130—Mixed Hybrids. — Commonly known as California 
Poppy; these bright flowers add a brilliant touch to any wild- 
flower garden or out-of-the-way spot. They require almost no 
attention and if seed are scattered about in the early spring 
they will bloom there and reseed themselves from year to year. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (HH# 8 in.) 
The tiny little flowers of the Myosotis have a never-ending 
charm. They bloom in a short while from seed and if given a 
moist shady place will last indefinitely. Good for shady window 
boxes. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1200—Alpestris, Blue .$ -10 $ .60 
