INTERESTING ITEMS FOR YOUR SELECTION 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil, or Yarrow) Ptarmica, “The Pearl” 
(HP) V — Grows two feet high, and from Spring to frost 
is covered with heads of purest white double flowers. 
Easily grown from seed, flowering the first season, if 
sown early. Pkt. 15c. 
ABRONIA UMBELLETA (A) — A handsome trailing 
plant with clusters of sweet-scented flowers, resembling- 
verbenas in shape, but of smaller size; color rose lilac, 
with white eyes. Fine for baskets and vases as well as the 
garden. Remove the husks from the seed before sowing 
from October to March, as it grows much surer. 
ALYSSUM, Maritimum Sweet (A) — A popular white 
flower for bouquets that is very fragrant and produces a 
succession of blooms. Height one foot. Sow from October 
to March. 
AMARANTHUS (A) — See page 5. 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat) — The inner foliage is of black¬ 
est bronze, tipped with green, the outer bright scarlet ana 
gold. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding) — Has drooping red 
spikes. 
Cruentus (Princess Feather) — Dark red feathery 
flowers. 
Molten Fire — The top leaves are a fiery crimson, the 
lower ones maroon. Brilliant Poinsettia-like tips. 
ASPARAGUS FERN (HP) * — A very popular house 
plant, much used for hanging baskets. Sow from Decem¬ 
ber to May. Can be planted outside but freezes to ground 
each season. 
Sprengeri (Trailing). 
Plumosus Nanus (Erect). 
CANNA (HP) — The finest of bedding plants for the 
American climate. Soak the seeds in warm water until 
they show evidence of swelling, then sow in sandy soil. 
Sow from March to July. Saved from the finest sorts. 
Mixed. See page 18 for Canna Roots. 
CENTAUREA, Dusty Miller (HHP)—Magnificent foliage 
plants of silver white and gray foliage, indispensable for 
borders and edges. Plant from January to June. One foot 
in height. 
CARNATION, Chabauds Giant — This variety produces a 
finer bloom when grown from seed than when grown from 
cuttings taken from old plants. The seed will produce a 
fine variety of colors. 
Double Mixed; Rose Pink; 
Yellow; Bright Scarlet; White. 
DWARF COCKSCOMB (A) — A highly ornamental plant, 
producing crested heads of flowers, somewhat resembling 
a rooster’s comb. There are many colors and shapes, but 
crimson is the most brilliant. Height 1 to 2 feet. Plant 
from February to June. 
Crimson. Glasgow prize. Green foliage. 
Yellow. Solid color. 
Variegated Yellow and Red. 
Mixed Colors. 
CYCLAMEN (TP) — Well known tuberous rooted plants 
producing exceedingly handsome red and white flowers. 
One foot high. Plant in green house; under glass to pot. 
Persicum (Mixed). Pkt. 25c. 
Gigantem (Mixed). — 2 to 2 V 2 inches, large flowers and 
profuse blooms. Many colors. Pkt. 25c. 
GERANIUM, Pelergonium Zonale (HHP) # —The con¬ 
stant succession and durability of bloom till frost comes, 
the brilliancy of the scarlet and other colors, and the ex¬ 
quisite markings of the leaves render them very desirable 
for pot culture or bedding. Height 1 to 2 feet. 
Scarlet, Pkt. 15c. Single Mixed. 
FUCHSIA (TP) — There are a great many beautiful va¬ 
rieties. They are as easily grown from seeds, and many 
improved varieties are obtained. Height 1 to 3 feet. Double 
and Single, mixed, Pkt. 25c. 
GOLDEN GLOW, Rudbeckia, Bicolor Superba (A) — Fine 
free-flowing variety, growing about two feet high. The 
flowers are brown, the florets golden-yellow, with large 
velvety-brown spots at the base. Useful for cutting. 
JOB’S TEAR, Coix Lachrymae (A) — Curious ornamental 
grass from East India with corn-like leaves and seeds of 
slate color, wonderfully lustrous. Valuable for bouquets, 
with everlaasting flowers and strings of handsome beads 
are formed from the seeds. Plant in Spring. Height 3 feet. 
ICE PLANT, Messembryabthemum Crystallinum (A) — 
Dwarf plant of a trailing habit, adapted for vases, rock 
work, etc. The surface of the foliage is covered with pan¬ 
icles, resembling crystals of ice glistening in the sun, form¬ 
ing a curious and attractive display. Height 6 inches. 
LANTANA (HHP) ♦—Rapid growing plants; the flowers 
are borne in Verbena-like heads embracing every shade of 
pink, purple, orange and white. Height 2 feet. Mixed. 
MIGNONETTE, Reseda Odorata—Sweet Grandiflora (A) 
Very fragrant, large flowering. 
Red Goliath — Of strong, yet compact habit with rich 
green foliage; the giant trusses of flowers being borne on 
erect, strong, stiff stalks. Plant in Spring and Summer. 
ALL 
FLOWER 
SEED 
10 Cents 
Per Packet 
Except as Otherwise 
Noted. 
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Pampa Grass 
PAMPA GRASS (HP), Gynerium Argenteum — Very use¬ 
ful for cutting when fresh, for Summer bouquets, and also 
dry well for working with everlasting flowers for Winter 
bouquets. Forms elegant plumes of striking appearance. 
PRIMULA, Primrose (TP) — These are perhaps the most 
desirable of all house plants. They are in almost constant 
bloom all Winter, and if the plants be transferred to the 
border they will bloom nearly all Summer. Height 9 inches. 
Malacoides—Mixed. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Butterfly Flower — Flowers different 
shades of blue, curiously cut and delicately spotted, laced 
with crimson, white and yellow, etc. Adapted for garden 
and indoor culture. Excellent for bouquets. Height 18 
inches. Mixed colors. 
GOURDS (A)—Useful as well as ornamental. The vines 
are of rapid growth and with luxuriant foliage. 10 to 20 
feet high. All kinds mixed. 
SMALL FRUITED— 
Apple Striped — Beautifully marked. Nest Egg. 
Bottle Miniature. Mock Orange. 
Ornamental Pomegranate or Queen’s Sweet Pocket 
Melon Fruit, deliciously perfumed and may be carried in 
the pocket or laid among linens. 
Pear-shaped—Striped yellow and green. 
Spoon — Small ball-shaped fruit with slender necks, 
deep orange. By slicing off a side a satisfactory spoon is 
made. 
Turk’s Turban — Small red and green; very bright 
colored. 
LARGE FRUITED— 
Bottle — Large. The original thermos bottle. Makes 
fine bird-houses. 
Calabash or Pipe Gourd — Odd-shaped fruit which is 
used in making pipes. 
Dipper — Fruit makes an excellent dipper and may be 
used for birds’ nests. 
Dishcloth or Towel — The fruit is eaten when young, 
being cooked like squash. Many women prefer a dishcloth 
made of this Gourd. 
Hercules’ Club — Fruit grows 3 to 4 feet long. 
Sugar Trough — Thick shells, very durable; makes 
dishes and other utensils. 
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