THE NEW CALIFORNIA POPPIES ARE BEAUTIFUL 
Dimorphotheca • Star of the Veldt ha 
Extremely showy annuals from South Africa. The plants are of 
branching habit, growing about 15 inches high and blooming pro¬ 
fusely until cut down by frost. 
Aurantiaca. Golden orange with dark disc. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Aurantiaca, Salmon Beauty. True salmon shade. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Aurantiaca Hybrids. Varying in colors from white to blush-white, 
lemon-yellow to reddish yellow, pale salmon to golden orange. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Ecklonis. A beautiful species of light, graceful habit, bearing 
elegant white flowers, 3 inches across, with dark blue-spotted 
center, and reverse of petals blue and mauve. In bloom from spring 
to autumn. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Dictamnus • Gas Plant hp 
The glossy, leathery leaves are dark green and retain their deep 
color until late in fall. Its flowers are borne on spikes 2 to 3 feet high. 
Both the foliage and flowers are fragrant and when the parts are 
crushed in the hand, they have the fragrance of a lemon. 
Albus. Spikes of attractive pure white, sweet-scented flowers. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Albus rubra (Fraxinella) . Large spikes of deep pink, purple- 
veined flowers. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Didiscus HA 
Cseruleus (Blue Lace Flower). An attractive annual, blooming from 
July until frost. Pale lavender flowers, valuable for cutting. Also 
used extensively for early spring flowering in a cool greenhouse. 
l }/2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Dolichos ' Hyacinth Bean hag 
A rapid-growing climber, bearing large, handsome foliage and 
bright flowers, followed by curious bean-shaped pods. 
Darkness. Stems and under sides of fohage purplish red. The 
numerous spikes of reddish purple, pea-like flowers are succeeded 
by showy seed-pods. 8 to 10 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Daylight. Covered with pure white flowers from the ground up; 
ornamental white pods. 8 to 10 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Doronicum • Leopard-bane hp 
Caucasicum magniflcum. Large, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. 
One of the most effective early spring-flowering perennials. It is a 
splendid flower for cutting as it carries well and stands a long time 
in water. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Dracaena gp 
Ornamental plants; fine for pots, vases, or beds; green leaves. 
Indlvisa. Narrow leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 
Australis. Broad leaves. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 30 cts. 
Echinops • Globe Thistle hp 
Ritro (Blue Globe Thistle). Ball-shaped flowers of steel-blue during 
July and August. Very striking. 3 feet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
Echinocystis • Wild Cucumber hag 
Lobata. One of the quickest-growing vines we know of. Splendid 
for covering trelhses, old trees, fences, etc. Clean, bright green 
foliage and sprays of white flowers in July and August. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Edelweiss hp 
Common (Leontopodium alpinum). The true and famous Edelweiss 
of the Alps. The flowers are of downy texture, pure silver-white 
and star-shaped. Succeeds in almost any soil with full exposure to 
sun. 6 inches. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Erigeron hp 
Speciosus. An attractive perennial with large, clear, pale mauve 
flowers having bright golden yellow centers. Excellent for cutting. 
18 inches. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Eschscholtzia • California Poppy ha 
A very interesting and popular annual, readily grown from seed 
sown outdoors in May in the spot where they are wanted and simply 
thinned out. The beautifid lace-like foliage covers the entire growth 
a foot high and has a silvery sheen. The cone-shaped poppy flowers 
appear on fairly long stems from June until frost without interrup¬ 
tion. If the flowers are cut early in the morning while they are closed- 
up buds, they will last fully two days in water. 
Callfornica arirantiaca. Rich orange. Pkt. 10 cts.; ]4,oz,. 25 cts. 
The Geisha. The prettily fluted petals are brilliant golden on the 
inside and intense orange-crimson on the outside. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 35 cts. 
Golden West. Yellow, with orange center.Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 
Mandarin. Inside of petals orange, outside scarlet. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 
Mauve Beauty. Pure mauve. Pkt. 10 cts.; )4oz. 40 cts. 
Rosy Queen. Soft flesh-pink. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 25 cts. 
Scarlet Beauty. Vivid deep scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 40 cts. 
Vesuvius. Wallflower-red. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34oz. 25 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 8 varieties, 65 cts. 
Hybrid Mixed. New, large-flowering, erect type, containing a large 
percentage of new colors in Eschscholtzias, including Soft Pink, 
Scarlet, Chrome, Copper-Red, Claret, and Royal Purple. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 35 cts.; oz. .|1.25 
Monarch Art Shades. New. A compact strain of large-flowering 
Eschscholtzia in mixture, entirely distinct from all other types. 
Each bloom is large, semi-double, and of exquisite formation, 
carried well above the foliage. Pkt. 15 cts.; ^ioz. 50 cts. 
Eryngium • Sea Holly hp 
Handsome, ornamental perennials for flower and shrubbery 
borders. Blooms from July to September. Finely cut, spiny foliage, 
with beautiful, thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue. Fine for 
winter bouquets. 
Amethystinum. Deep blue. 3 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Didiscus caeruleus 
Eschscholtzia 
(California Poppy), 
Monarch Art Shades 
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