FOR A PLEASANT SURPRISE TRY THE NEW AGERATUMS 
Ageratum • Floss Flower ha 
A hardy annual of easy culture, especially valuable for bedding, 
as it is literally covered with blossoms all summer. 
Blue Cap. A choice strain selected for dwarf compact habit, about 
4 inches high. Ideal for a border. The dome-shaped plants are 
a mass of blue flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Blue Ball Improved Strain. The plants are compact and about 
4 inches high, with even growth, ahnost smothered with flowers of 
the richest shade of blue. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Blue Perfection. Large heads of deep blue flowers produced in 
abundance. Choice bedder and fine for cutting. 1 foot. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; }4oz. 35 cts. 
Fairy P ink . A dwarf, compact Ageratum of a delightful soft salmon- 
rose-pink color. Its maximum height when in full bloom is not 
greater than 5 inches. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
King of the Blues. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
Little Dorrit. iMass of blue. 6 inches. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts. 
Little Dorrit, White. White form of above. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 30 cts. 
Midget Blue. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
Princess Victoria Louise. A beautiful variety of compact, even 
growth, rarely exceeding 8 inches in height. The flowers are sky- 
blue with white center. Pkt. 10 cts.; j^oz. 35 cts. 
Agrostemma hp 
Coronaria (Rose of Heaven; MuUein Pink). Silvery white leaves 
and red flowers, borne on long slender stems; fine for cutting. 
2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts. 
Alyssum ha, hp 
Fragrant, hardy annuals and perennials, the annual kinds bearing 
spikes of small, usually white flowers in great profusion throughout 
the summer and autumn, and the perennial sorts masses of yellow 
bloom in early spring. Useful for rock-garden, edging borders and 
beds of other flowers. 
Little Dorrit. H A. Forms a perfect little bush with miniature 
white rocket flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Carpet of Snow (Little Gem). H A. The dwarfest of all Alj’-ssums, 
forming a dense carpet of beautiful white flowers, produced so 
freely that the foliage can scarcely be seen. 4 inches. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 30 cts.; oz. $1 
Sweet Alyssum (.4. maritimurn). HA. Of trailing habit; flowers 
white. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz- 20 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Lilac Queen. H A. A distinct, new variety with pure hlac-colored 
flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts.; oz. .|1 
Violet Queen. H A. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
Lutescens. H A. Upright spikes of creamy yellow flowers. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 25 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Saxatlle compactum. HP. A pretty Alyssum for rock-gardens 
and borders. Produces masses of bright yellow flow'ers in early 
spring. 9 inches. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34^oz. 40 cts. 
Saxatile luteum (Silver Queen). HP. Same as above except flow¬ 
ers are sulphur-yellow. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Serpyllifolium. H P. Very dwarf, 4 to 5 inches high, with racemes 
of pale yellow flowers and rough, hoary leaves. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Amaranthus ha 
Grown especially for their brilliant foliage. 
Molten Fire. Deep green and bronze leaves, developing a brilliant 
head of dazzling carmine-scarlet in late summer and fall. 3 to 
5 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Tricolor splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Plants 3 feet high; brilliant 
scarlet and yellow leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Anemone • Windflower hhp 
Coronaria. MLxed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
St. Brigld (Creagh Castle Strain). A beautiful selection, comprising 
semi-double and double flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Anthemis • Hardy Marguerite hp 
Kelwayl. Handsome, daisy-hke lemon-yellow flowers all summer; 
excellent for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Alyssum saxatile compactum 
Anchusa ha, hp 
Capensis (Cape Forget-me-not). HA. Large, forget-me-not-like 
flowers of purest blue, on slender stems. Very attractive in beds 
and fine for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 
Capensis, IBluebird. H A. Of compact habit, with flowers of a 
vivid indigo-blue. 1)4 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Italica, Dropmore. H P. A lovely blue ijerennial, blooming during 
May and June. The flowers of deep gentian-blue are {)roduccd 
in loose clusters on long spikes. 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34^oz. 30 cts. 
Italica, Lissadell. H P. Improved forni of Dropmore; strong, 
vigorous growth, growing about 5 feet high; sj)rays of extra-large, 
gentian-blue flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; 40 cts. 
Myosotidiflora. H P. distinct, dwarf variety. Clusters of charm¬ 
ing blue flowers resembling forget-me-nots. Grows 1 foot high 
and blooms in May. An effective rock-i)lant for shady places. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
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