fertilizer is the Plant*s food, Use More 
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant) (Perennial). A very 
showy border plant, growing 3 ft. high, producing 
spikes of curious white and pink striped flowers. 
Sow seed in open in fall. They will germinate 
next spring. Transplant to permanent place the 
following fall. It is not advisable to disturb the 
plants very often, as they improve with age, pro¬ 
ducing taller flower stems and more of them as 
the plants grow older. 
Pkt. 15c. 
DIDISOUS, Coeruleus (Blue Lace Flower) (An¬ 
nual). An easily grown annual. Seed sown in 
early spring will bloom from July until frost. The 
lacy flowers are lavender blue and are fine for cut¬ 
ting. Germination 12 to 20 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 25c. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) (Perennial). Handsome 
plants. Have tall spikes of showy flowers during 
June and July. Sow seed in early summer, trans¬ 
plant to where plants are to bloom in fall. Pro¬ 
tect in winter with coarse material that will not 
pack. Height 3 to 5 ft; Germination 10 to 15 
days. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c. 
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Golden Daisy) (An¬ 
nual). Spreading plants, producing many large 
daisy-like blossoms. Sow seed in spring or early 
summer in sunny position. Dark centers common 
to all varieties enhance their beauty. Germina¬ 
tion 10 to 20 days. 
Golden West. Buttercup yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 30c. 
Improved Orange. Bright orange. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. s, 
Salmon Beauty. Salmon. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c. 
Ringens White. Blue center. , 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 40c. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean) (Annual). A rapid 
growing climber, producing spikes of pea-like flow¬ 
ers and deep green heart-shaped leaves. Sow seed 
in spring where they are to bloom. Height 15 ft. 
Germination 8 to 12 days. 
Purple, White, Mixed. ' 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Lignosus (Australian Pea Vine). Rose colored 
pea-like flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; V 2 oz. 40c. 
DRACAENA, Indivisa (Dragon Plant) (Tender 
Perennial). Ornamental plants, with long narrow 
green foliage. Used for house plants or vases. 
2V^ ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 30c. 
ERYSIMUM PEROFSKIANUM (Annual). When 
planted thickly, these plants are very attractive. 
The upright spikes bear clusters of bright orange 
flowers. It is easily grown and blooms freely. Sow 
seed in early spring where plants are to bloom. 
Germination 10 days. Height IVi ft* 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
ESOHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppies) (Annual). 
When grown in masses, scarcely any plant pro¬ 
duces a greater effect. Sow seed in late fall or 
very early spring where they are to bloom. Plants 
grow from 15 to 20 in. in diameter and are 12 in. 
high, blooming in 60 days after germination. 
Californica. Bright yellow. 
Pkt. 10 c; Vi oz. 25c. 
Carmine King. Carmine rose. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
Ramona. Coppery orange (frilled petals). 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. " 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA—Continued 
Mixed. 
Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; 1 oz. 35c. 
EUPHORBIA (Poinsettia) (Annual). 
Variegata (Snow on the Mountain). Green fol¬ 
iage, margined white. Grows well in poor, dry 
soil. Height 2 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant or Summer 
Poinsettia). A garden plant resembling the 
beautiful hothouse Poinsettia. Easily grown 
from seed in sunny garden. May be used for 
pot plant. Height 2 Vi ft. Germination 8 to 
12 days. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 35c. 
EVERLASTING or STRAWFLOWER MIXTURE 
(Annual). A fine mixture for the garden. If cut 
when partially opened and dried slowly in cool 
place, heads downward, to keep the stems straight, 
they make good winter bouquets. Sow seed in 
spring, after ground is warm. Germination 5 to 
15 days. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 25c. 
FERN SPORES. 
Mixed. Greenhouse species. 
Pkt. 20c. 
Hardy Species for Outdoors. 
Pkt. 20c. 
FEVERFEW (Matricaria). These are perennials, 
usually treated as annuals. Seed sown in early 
spring will bloom the first season. The small dou¬ 
ble flowers are ideal for cutting. Blooms from 
June to October. Germination 10 to 15 days. 
Double White. Height 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 50c. 
Golden Ball. Height 10 in. 
Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 50c. 
FOUR O’CLOCK (Marvel of Pei?i) (Annual). 
Bushy plants, 2V^ ft. high, suitable for growing as 
a hedge. The flowers open in late afternoon and 
remain open all night, closing the next morning 
in the heat of the sun. They will grow in any 
garden soil and bloom all summer. Germination 
8 to 20 days. 
Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 45c. 
FUCHSIA (Eardrops) (Tender Perennial). Used as 
indoor pot plants, also outdoors in moist places. 
Height 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis) (Tender Perennial). 
Beautiful deep green foliage, above which rise 
pretty clusters of dainty little blossoms. They are 
quite hardy, although do need some protection in 
severe weather. Best planted in moist partially 
shaded places. Sow seed in late summer and 
transplant when plants are large enough to han¬ 
dle, 4 inches apart. Move to where they are to 
bloom very early in spring. Germination 10 to 
15 days. 
Falustris Semperflorens. An excellent variety for 
planting in damp places around edge of fish 
pools where they bloom all summer. Color, For¬ 
get-Me-Not blue. Height 8 in. 
Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c. 
Indigo Blue. Flowers produced in sprays 8 in. 
long. Fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 35c. 
Victoria Rose. 8 inches. Rose pink. 
Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c. 
Victoria Blue. 8 inches. Azure blue. 
Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c. 
Mixed. Pink and blue. 
Pkt. 10c; V 4 oz. 35c. 
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI 
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