FLOWERS 
The gremiination period of most of the flower seeds 
has been compiled, and is included in the description of 
the varieties in this catalog. 
Per. stands for Perennial—flowers which bloom for 
two or more years. 
Bien. stands for Biennial—flowers which first bloom 
the second year, then die. 
Unmarked flowers in this list are Annuals. 
Colors ai'e listed first in each paragraph, as a guide. 
This does not necessaiily mean that all these shades 
are available separately, however. 
Planting Suggestions are on pages 9 to 11. 
ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena). 
Rosy-lilac, verbena-like flowers; trailer for sunny 
rockery or window box; sow November to March. 
Pkt, 10c. 
ABUTILON maximum (Flowering Maple). Per. 
Pink, yellow, and red, bell-shaped flowers in six 
months from seed; 3 feet; sow February and 
March for bloom same year. Mixed. Pkt., i5c. 
ACANTHUS latifolius. Per. 
Decorative, large green foliage; lavender flowers 
in spikes; 3 feet; sow October to May. Pkt., 10c. 
ACHILLEA (Yarrow). Per. 
White or rose-red, small double flowers in clus¬ 
ters, for beds and bouquets; 2 feet; sow March to 
July. Germination period 14 days. Ptarmica (The 
Pearl), white; Kelwayi Rosea rose-i‘ed. P.kts., 10c. 
Filipendula, Parker’s Yellow. (4 feet.) Pkt., 15,. 
ACONITUM Napellus. (Monk's Hood). Per. 
Dark blue flowers in delphinium-like spikes; 3 to 
5 feet tall; sow IMarch to July. Germination period 
from 1 to 6 months. Pkt., 10c, 
ACROCLINIUM Roseum hybridum. 
Pink and white, double, everlasting flowers; often 
bloom in 8 weeks; IY 2 feet high; sow November 
to March. Germination period 2 to 3 weeks; New 
Darge-flowered Double Hybrids, with richer colors 
and larger flowers; splendid for cut flowers, used 
either fresh or dried. Pkt.. 15c. 
ADONIS Autumnalis (Red Chamomile). 
Deep crimson flowers; feathery foliage; IV^ feet; 
sow Jan. to May. Pkt., 10c. 
New Hybrid 
Acroclinium 
Bverblooming 
Blue Agathea 
AGATHEA coelestis (Blue Daisy). Per. 
Clear blue with yellow disk; splendid for small 
bouquets; good border or low hedge; 1 to 2 feet 
high; sow March to Aug. Pkt., 10c. 
AGERATUM Mexicanum (Floss Flower). 
Blue, feathery flowers in clusters; very long- 
blooming all summer and fall; sow February to 
June. Germination period 14 days. 
Midget Blue, 3 inches. (See Novelties, i>age 3). 
Blue Ball Improved. Purest blue, 6 inches. 
Blue Cap. Deep blue, 4 inches. 
Fairy Pink, Rose-pink, 4 inches, (Pkt., 15c.) 
Tall Mexican. Blue, for cutting. 2 feet. 
White, 6 inches, Pkts., 10c. 
