Slate Seed Co., Seedsmen Since 1866, South Boston, Virginia 

Dianthus 
CLARKIA (HO 18 in.) 
1101—Elgans Single and Double Mixed.—These flowers 
require little attention and bloom in a few weeks from seed 
sowed in the open ground. They make bright beds or borders. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (HO 24 in.) 
The plants grow fast and are covered with dainty flowers in 
many forms and colors. If kept cut, they will bloom all sum. 
mer. Seed may be started outdoors after frost is over. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1093—Dwarf Double Mixed.................- $ .05 $ .40 
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COLEUS (T# 30 in.) 
1103—Hybridus Mixed.—These grow readily from seed 
started in a box in a warm place. Fine large plants are easily 
grown and many remarkable color combinations will be found. 
They are good for borders, beds, or as pot plants. 
Pkt. 10¢e, % oz. 85e. 
COREOPSIS (H# 3 ft.) 
1105—Double Sunburst.—Large fully double golden yellow 
flowers are borne on long stems from sturdy plants. This early 
blooming coreopsis is a favorite with florists and will prove 
valuable in the home garden for cut flowers. It is a perennial 
but easily grown from seed. 
Pkt. 10¢, oz. $1.20. 
COSMOS (HO 4 to 7 ft.) 
One of the best summer and autumn cutflowers and also 
an excellent plant for all backgrounds or screens. The plants 
are robust and quick growing, with fine foliage. They bloom in 
late summer and autumn and make most desirable cutflowers. 
EARLY GIANT STRAIN 
Pkt. Oz. 
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1108—Early Giant Crimson..........-+-+--+- .10 aD 
1109—Early Giant Mixed..........-.--+---- 10 30 
LADY LENOX OR LATE FLOWERING 
1110—Lady Lenox White ...............+-: LO 30 
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1112—Mammoth Late Crimson.........----- 10 30 
1113—Lady Lenox Mixed............+---++> 10 30 
NOVELTIES 
1114—Late Double Crested Mixed...........-. 10 $1.30 
1117—Klondike Orange Flare, Vivid Orange.... .10 
Columbine. See Aquilegia. 
CYPRESS VINE (HHO 15 ft.) 
1115—Mixed.—This is one of the best of the ornamental 
climbers, because it has fine foliage resembling that of an 
asparagus fern. It is rapid growing and covered with brilliant 
flowers in various colors. Plant outdoors after warn weather 
comes. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c. 
Delphinium 
Four o’Clock 
DAHLIA (T# 3 to 4 ft.) 
1116—Unwins Ideal Bedding Mixed.—This is a dwarf family 
of beautiful dahlias growing only 18 to 24 in. tall and bearing 
a profusion of double and semi-double blossoms the first year 
from seed. They make very desirable cut flowers or gorgeous 
beds. Start seed early in the spring in a bed and transplant to 
permanent location after warm weather comes. 
Pkt. 20¢c, % oz. 70c. 
DELPHINIUM (H# 3 to 4 ft.) 
_.There are few perennials that furnish so delicate and beau- 
tiful flower as this. It is perfectly hardy and once established 
will last and grow better for years. The blossom spikes begin 
to appear in the early summer and continue to put out until 
cold weather. It makes one of the best of cutflowers or a good 
garden decoration. 
Pkt. Oz. 
1118—Cliveden Beauty, Delicate Light Blue....$ .10 $3.00 
1119—Bellamosum, Rich Dark Blue........... LO 3.00 
1120—Mixed, Beautiful Colors............... .10 175 
DIGITALIS (H# 3 to 4 ft.) 
1121—The Shirley Mixed.—This is the favorite old Foxglove 
that was so popular in our grandmother’s garden. It is per- 
fectly hardy and easy to grow but will not bloom the first year 
from seed unless started very early. The best plan is to sow 
seed one spring and transplant in the early fall for next spring 
flowers. Flowers of great substances are borne on tall spikes. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 65c. 
DIANTHUS (HO 15 in.) 
We all know and love these old fashioned pinks. They are 
among the most useful and desirable of the annuals and so 
very easy to grow. Sow the seed outdoors early in the spring 
in a good rich soil and you will have a wonderful show of bright 
colored flowers. It makes one of the best cutflowers for basket 
and table decorations, 
Pkt. Oz. 
1123—-Salmon King, Rich Salmon Pink........ Sick Ole oak 
1124-— Fireball DoublesBiery 7K eden ssewtor «seu eae .10 95 
1125—-Mourning Cloak, Mahogany and White... .10 15 
1126—Double Heddewiggii Mixed............. 10 50 
1127—Double Chinese Mixed, China Pinks..... 10 45 
1128—-Single Chinese Mixed................ 10 .40 
Dianthus Barbatus. See Sweet William. 
DIANTHUS PLUMARIUS (H# 15 in.) 
1129—Single Mixed.—This is the popular old clove pink. 
The second year from seed it makes a large turf of bright 
green foliage and a countless number of bright single blossoms 
which are delicately scented. It is hardy and lends a colonial 
touch to any garden. 
Pkt. 10¢c, oz: 35c. 
Dusty Miller. See Centaurea Gympnocarpa. 
English Daisy. See Bellis. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (HO 10 in.) 
1130—Mixed Hybrids. —- Commonly known as California 
Poppy; these bright flowers add a brilliant touch to any wild- 
flower garden or out-of-the-way spot. They require almost no 
attention and if seed are scattered about in the early spring 
they will bloom there and reseed themselves from year to year. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
