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THUNBERGIA 
Black-eyed Susan 
(Feb.-May) 
ALATA—A tender annual trailing plant, growing about 
4 feet long and valuable for low fences or hanging 
Blossoms are 
Mixed. 
baskets. Prefers a sunny situation. 
buff, orange or white, with dark centers. 
(Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 35c) 
GIBSONI (Golden Glory Vine)—Lovely and graceful twin- 
ing climber having green ivy-shaped leaves, and large, 
brilliant glowing orange flowers. A tender perennial 
that may be grown as an annual from early sowings 
under protection. Makes a splendid greenhouse climber, 
and will persist out-of-doors as a perennial in warm cli- 
mates. In semi-tropical climates it grows rampantly. 
(Pkt. 35c) (50 seeds $1.00) 
THALICTRUM 
Meadow Rue (May-Oct.) 
DIPTEROCARPUM—A _ hardy ~perennial of vigorous 
growth, 4 to 5 feet high. The dainty rosy purple flowers 
are brightened by a bunch of conspicuous yellow sta- 
mens and are produced in graceful sprays from July 
until September. (Pkt. 20c) (% oz. 50c) 
TITHONIA 
Mexican Sunflower (Mar.-June) 
This native annual of Mexico is one of the most useful 
late fall flowers we have, growing to a height of 6 to 10 
feet, of free branching habit and is covered with orange- 
scarlet flowers until cut down by extreme frost. As a 
cut flower this flower will be highly prized for decorative 
purposes. In warmer districts where the season is long, 
sow where the plants are to remain, after the ground be- 
comes warm. In colder climates sow earlier under pro- 
tection, and set the plants out after frosts are past. 
SPECIOSA—Orange vermilion. (Pkt. 15c) (4% oz. 50c) 
FIREBALL (Speciosa Grandiflora)—Dazzling orange- 
scarlet. Larger flowers and more attractive foliage than 
the original species. (Pkt. 25c) (% oz. 50c) 
TORENIA 
Wishbone Flower (Feb.-June) 
A half hardy annual, with trumpet-shaped flowers and 
growing 4 to 6 inches high; in bloom all summer. Good 
for hanging baskets or borders, or for bedding. Sow in 
boxes from February to May. 
FOURNIERI—Velvety blue, with three dark spots of in- 
digo and a bright yellow throat. 
(Pkt. 15c) (+ oz. 40c) 

Hallawell’s 
SUNFLOWER—See Helianthus 
SWEET WILLIAM 
Dianthus barbatus (May -Oct.) 
A very desirable low-growing, free-flowering hardy 
perennial, producing a splendid effect in beds and bor- 
ders with their rich and varied flowers. Seed sown in 
boxes in the early summer or fall will bloom the first 
season. 
HALLAWELL’S GIANT WHITE—Large pure white flo- 
rets in splendid trusses. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 40c) 
NEWPORT PINK—Salmon-rose; single. 
(Pkt. 15¢e) (4 oz. 55c) 
SCARLET BEAUTY—Single. (Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 40c) 
SINGLE MIXTURE—(Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 25c) (oz. 60c) 
GIANT DOUBLE MIXED—(Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 30c) 
HOLBORN GLORY—Large flowers in a beautiful assort- 
ment of light shades, each with a deeper ring around 
the center. (Pkt. 10c) (4 oz. 30c) 
SWEET ROCKET—See Hesperis 
TRACHELIUM 
Blue Cloud (May-Oct.) 
COERULEUM—A free flowering perennial producing 
large cloud-like heads of tiny pale mauve flowers; 144 
feet. (Pkt. 25c) 
VALERIANA 
Valerian (May -Oct.) 
Showy plants for mixed borders or shrubberies, bearing 
large corymbs of bright flowers; bears shade and moisture 
well. Hardy perennial 2% feet. 
CRIMSON (Rubra)—(Pkt. 15c) (4 oz. 50c) 
VENIDIUM 
Monarch of the Veldt (Feb.-June) 
FASTUOSUM—A half hardy South African annual about 
2 to 3 feet high, with long serrated grayish hairy foliage 
and flowers 3 inches across of a most brilliant orange 
with dark centers and maroon zone. Sow the seed in 
boxes from February to May and transplant to a sunny 
position. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 40c) 
VINCA ROSEA 
Madagascar Periwinkle (Jan.-May) 
A showy plant having attractive laurel-like foliage, and 
solitary flat flowers resembling but larger than phlox. 
Usually grown as an annual elsewhere than in the tropics, 
but will carry over and bloom in the winter under pro- 
(4 oz. 45c) 
tection. Mixture. (Pkt. 15c) 


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