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BUTZER’S SEED STORE. PORTLAND. OREGON 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA RAMONA (Frilled 
California Poppies) 
Kamona type California Poppies are beautifully 
frilled and fluted, in the russet and pinkish shades, on 
neat growing plants which form a compact mass of 
flowers. They are very effective when used as a border 
or as a ground cover in the rose garden. 
1570—Ramona Hybrids. Pkt. 10c. 
♦ERIGERON (j'lea Bane) 
Valuable summer flowering plants with elegant 
single aster-like flowers, much prized for cutting. 
1575—Speciosus Hyb. Grandiflorus—Large flowera, 
rich lavender. Pkt. 10c. 
♦ERINUS 
1579—Alpinus—Pretty rosettes of foliage and ra¬ 
cemes of rosy purple flowers. A first rate rock plant 
and also invaluable for establishing on old walls or 
between steps. 4 in. May-June. Per pkt. 25c. 
EUPHORBIA. 2 ft 
FUCHSIA (Ladies’ Eardrop) 
Popular for winter blooming, as well as for summer 
bedding, window boxes, etc. Bloom profusely and are 
always admired. No window box is complete without 
them, and they are a delight in the garden. 
1615—Double and Single Mixed. Pkt. 35c. 
GAILLARDIA 
1618—★Burgundy—Shining wine-red flowers about 
2Ya in. in diameter, on long stiff stems, from June 
until fall. Blooms from seed the same year, if sown 
early, comes 60% true from seed. Pkt. 10c. 
1620—*Dazzler—Large flowers up to 5 inches across, 
bright golden yellow with rich maroon red center, 
fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
1623—★Grandiflora (Perennial)—A compact variety, 
forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bear¬ 
ing its long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. 
In coloring the flowers are as rich and varied as those 
of the tall-growing sort. Pkt. 10c. 
Strong growing annuals, for beds of tall plants or 
mixed borders; the flowers are inconspicuous but the 
foliage exceedingly ornamental. 
1583—Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant)—Annual 
poinsettia resembling in habit and color the beautiful 
hothouse poinsettia. About mid-summer the center top 
leaves of each branch turn orange-scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 25c 
1585—Variegata (Snow in the Mountain or Moun¬ 
tain Spurge)—2 ft. Remarkably distinct plant; very 
showy with its foliage edged white and green. 
Pkt. 10c; Y* •>. 25c 
FELICIA (Kingfisher Daisy) 
1590—Bergeriana—Brilliant blue flowers, Daisy-like 
in form, measuring % in. across and having a golden 
yellow disc in the center; 6 ft. tall. Pkt. 25c. 
FELICIA 
1592—★Rotundifolia—A beautiful, easily grown, 
Daisy-like annual from South Africa. It bears a pro¬ 
fusion of clear sky-blue flowers right through the 
summer until the early frosts. Flowers are larger 
than Felicia Bergeriana. Pkt. 10c. 
GAILLARDIA 
(Blanket Flower) 
Both the annual and per¬ 
ennial varieties of Gaillardia 
are very showy and free 
bloomers all summer long 
until frost; good in any sit¬ 
uation and easily grown. 
The individual flowers are 
of large size, very durable, 
and most brilliant in color; 
fine for bouquets. 2 to 3 ft 
1625—*Portola Hybrids— 
This strain of Hybrid Gail¬ 
lardia has been obtained 
from a specialist who has 
developed a splendid type, covering only the best va¬ 
rieties. The flowers are as large as sunflowers. Pkt. 10c 
1629—★Butzer’a Special Mixture of Gaillardia*— 
A grand assortment of all varieties. Fine for cut 
flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis) 
Half-hardy perennial, which flowers the first year 
from seed if sown early. Will bring forth lovely blos¬ 
soms throughout the whole summer and fall. Flowers 
are borne on long stiff stems, and of the most exquisite 
colors. They succeed best with moisture in a somewhat 
shaded position. 
1595—Blue. Pkt. 10c. 1602—Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
1597—Pink. Pkt. 10c. \ 
FOUR O’CLOCK 
1604—Marvel of Peru—A hardy annual, growing 
luxuriantly in any ordinary soil, and bearing a pro¬ 
fusion of bright, handsome flowers of various colors, 
shades and markings. Flowers open at four o’clock, 
close in the morning. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
1633—Indian Chief—The blooms of this variety have 
an exceptional richness of color. The petals are a 
glittering, metallic, bronzy red color accentuated by 
a dark brown center. This variety is of the bedding 
type as it makes dense bushy plants that grow about 
a foot high. Thoughout the Summer the plants are 
well covered with large single blooms. Pkt. 10c. 
1635—Picta, Lorenziana—Double; mixed colors; 
flowers large. Pkt. 10c. 
1638—Picta, Mixed—Finest colors. Pkt. 10c. 
GENTIANA (Gentian) 
1641—★Acaulia—4 in. Large bell-shaped deep blue 
flowers; spring blooming. Seeds, per pkt. 15c. 
♦FOXGLOVE (Digitalis) 
Digitalis—A hardy perennial, blooming the second 
year from seed. Grows uusally about 8% feet, although 
in very rich soil sometimes 6 feet. The bell-shaped 
flowers are borne on long spikes, and come in shades of 
purple, lavender, rose and white, all spotted lightly 
inside the blossoms. Thrives best in cool, shady loca¬ 
tions. 
1606— The Shirley—A magnificent strain of the 
highest beauty, the results of many years of careful 
re-selection by the Rev. W. Wilks in his famous gar¬ 
den at Shirley; growing 6 to 7 ft. high, the 4-ft. long 
inflorescences bearing enormous flowers ranging from 
pure white to the deepest rose, and wonderfully 
blotched and spotted dark maroon, crimson and choco¬ 
late. Pkt. 15c. 
1607— Isabellina—5 ft. A very striking variety, pro¬ 
ducing yellow flowers which gradually develop a 
chamois or buff shade. Pkt. 10c. 
1609— Lutzii—Salmon. Pkt. 10c. 
1610— Gloxiniaeflora—This is a fine strain of the 
ordinary Foxglove (D. purpurea), with handsome 
spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on long spikes. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
1612—Butzer’s Special Mixture of Digitalis—A 
grand mixture of the above, and many other colors. 
Pkt. 10c 
GERBER A (Transvaal Daisy) 
1645—Jamesoni Hybrids—They are half-hardy per¬ 
ennials, usually grown as greenhouse or window 
plants. The daisy-like blossoms, 2 to 4 inches across, 
being borne on long stems, are unsurpassed as cut 
flowers, as they are of wonderful lasting quality. Are 
easily grown from seed and will commence flowering 
the first year, although old plants will produce the 
greater abundance of bloom. The colors include a 
galaxy of incomparable delicacy and richness, in which 
a wilderness of tints from pure white through yellow, 
orange, salmon, rose, cerise and ruby-red to violet are 
represented. Pkt. 25 seeds, 25c 
GERANIUM 
These grow readily from seed the first year and pro¬ 
duce blooming plants the first summer. Hiere is a 
great deal of pleasure in watching them develop from 
seed, and there is always the chance of thus securing 
something new. 
1649—Zonale Varieties—Saved from a choice collec¬ 
tion. Pkt. 15c. 
Those Marked ★ are Perennials 
Plant All Perennial Flower Seeds in August and September for Spring Blooming. 
