(hP). 18 inches tall. Best in sun, but tolerates 
some shade. Hardy plants, with rosette forma¬ 
tion of large, rough, strawberry-like leaves; long 
flower stalks, bearing double rose-like flowers. Sow seed in 
early fall or early spring, produces blooming plants in one 
year. Grows well in most light soils; attacked by soil pests, 
use Naphthalene Flakes in soil. Grouping—looks well with 
tall Lobelia, Michaelmas Daisy and Salvia. Varieties: Mrs. 
Bradshaw, scarlet; Lady Stratheden, golden yellow; Mixed. 
Packet, 10c. 
(Baby Breath). (hA). These light 
airy plants have a hair-like foli¬ 
age and produce a very lovely 
effect in the garden. Excellent with bouguets. Sow seed out¬ 
doors in early spring, repeat sowings for longer season of 
blooms. Thrive in moist moderately rich soil. Does well in 
rockeries. Varieties: Grandiflora Alba, true white; Grandi- 
flora Rosea, pink; (Perennial) Pciniculata Alba, single white. 
Packet, 10c. 
(Monstrosum). (hA). Straw- 
flower, growing from 2 to 3 feet 
tall. Stout branched plant, with 
oblong-lanceolate, bright-green, stiff leaves. This hardy 
annual makes an excellent winter bouguet with its red, yellow 
and white flowers. Sow in the open and transplant or thin out 
to 12 inches apart. Should be transplanted in separate bed by 
themselves. Varieties: Golden Ball; Scarlet Ball; Salmon 
Queen; Silvery Queen; Canary Yellow; Violet Queen; 
Rose Carmine; Crimson; Double Mixed. Packet, 10c. 
GIANT IMPERIAL LARKSPUR 
^ I (Althaea). (hP). Grows 
■A 6 to 12 feet in sun or 
U I partial shade. Erect 
plants, with spire-like, simple, hairy stems; large, 
rough, heart-shaped leaves; large, regular, 
round blossoms of various bright colors. Grows 
in any soil, enrich with sheep manure. Subject 
to rust. Control rust with fine dusting sulphur. 
Excellent when interspaced among shrubs. 
Varieties: Double, salmon rose, maroon, rose 
pink, scarlet, yellow and mixed. Single, mixed. 
(Annual) Single, mixed. Packet, 10c. 
(hA). Grows from 3 to 4 
feet in sun and light 
^ shade. Erect, bushy 
plants, with light green, finely dissected leaves. 
For earlier blooms, plant in flats and transplant. 
Prefers a rich, well fertilized soil. Use a com¬ 
plete plant food. Grouping—Blue Lace Flower, 
Hybrid Delphiniums, Clarkias, Snapdragons 
and Candytufts. Varieties: Giant Imperial 
Daintiness, lavender; White Spire; Lilac 
Spire; Blue Spire; Blue Bell; Carmine King 
and Miss California, deep rose on salmon; 
exquisite Rose Pink and Mixed. Tall Double 
Flowered, bright rose, light blue, dark blue, 
white; La France, salmon pink; Los Angeles, 
brilliant pink and mixed. Packet, 10c. 
A (hA). Grows 6 to 12 inches in 
sun or light shade. Trailing, or 
compact, bushy plants; vari¬ 
able, dark-green, bronzed, or light-green leaves. 
Irregular, small, tubular flowers, borne on 
slender pedicels, varying from light to dark blue. 
Excellent for borders, rock work and hanging 
baskets. For best results sow thinly in flats, cov¬ 
ering with glass until seedlings are through soil. 
Transplant into a moist, well fertilized bed. 
Grouping—Gold Tuft, Iceland Poppy, Core¬ 
opsis, Siberian Wallflower and Pot Marigold. 
Varieties: Crystal Palace, dwarf dark blue; 
Gracilis, light blue trailing; Sapphire, dark 
blue, white eye, trailing. Packet, 10c. 
(Reseda). (hA). A 
branching plant, 
growing 6 to 10 in¬ 
ches high, with dark-green, spatulate leaves; 
close-set, spike-like racemes of very fragrant 
flowers, blooming normally in August, but also 
in other seasons. Can be grown easily from seed 
and should be planted in rich light loam. Group¬ 
ing—this plant does exceedingly well with prac¬ 
tically all annuals. Should be planted in places 
where color is needed. Varieties: Odorata 
Grandiflora, white; Victoria Perfecta, brilliant 
red. Packet, 10c. 
W (hP). Plant in 
Y a sunny place. 
I Grow from 6 
to 18 feet, with slender climbing or twining 
stems. Variable, lobed or parted leaves with 
long, funnel-shaped flowers. A constant bloom¬ 
er from June until September. Seed should be 
notched if hastened germination is desired. 
Does best in strong, fertilized soil with plenty of 
water. Plants should be cut down each fall for 
new growth. Varieties: Major Tall Mixed; 
Japanese Fringed Mixed; Clark’s Mammoth 
Blue, sky blue shading to yellow in throat. 
Heavenly Blue, Packet, 10c. Scarlet O’Hara 
(25c.) 
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