Snapdragon, Super Giant 
SNAPDRAGON 
Antirrhmum. These are among the aristocrats of the garden and are useful in unlimited degree, being 
fine for both bedding and cuttmg purposes. The stately, graceful flower spikes, many to each plant, 
come in the most pleasing shades and in three height classes. The pretty flowers, of a form from which 
their name has been derived, are set closely along the stout stems. They flower continually 
from July to frost and should be cut promptly when faded Sow the seed outdoors in May, thinning 
plants to allow ample room for development, but it is better to start the seed indoors in February or 
March, sowing the seed thinly m flats of soil topped with a thin layer of sand or finely sifted coal ash. 
Keep moderately moist in a fairly warm place until growth appears. After that give air and light, 
but not direct sunlight. Water carefully, keeping moist but not wet. To prevent damping off use Seme- 
san. Set plants in the border in May, the tall varieties at least 1 foot apart and the dwarfs 9 inches. 
RUST-RESISTANT STRAINS 
The development of these new rust-resistant Snapdragons is one of the greatest recent accomplishments. It is now 
possible to grow perfect Snaps where you previously failed due to rust infection. Rust-resistant seed germinates 
better, the plants are more vigorous, the foliage clean and the flowering season prolonged. 
Rustproof Super Giants. ; Each, pkt. 15c; #s0z. 30c; 14oz. 80c; oz. $2.50; 14Ib. $7.50 
These are the finest of the tall strains, the plants, each bearing many spikes closely set with giant blooms of perfect 
form, grow to a height of 3 feet. They are superb for outdoor borders and very popular for cut-flowers. 
Alaska (Snowflake). White. : Daffodil. Two-tone Daffodil-yellow. 
Apple Blossom. Rose-pink, white tube. Indian Summer. Coppery orange-scarlet. 
Autumn Glow. Copper-orange and old gold. Loveliness. Rose-pink. 
Campfire. Scarlet, dark foliage. Paradise Rose. Soft rose-pink. 
Canary Bird. Canary-yellow. Pink Sensation. Pink. 
Copper King. Bronzy copper. Swing Time. Rose-pink, white tube. 
Crimson. Dark foliage. Yellow Giant. Yellow. 
Rustproof Super Giants, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; ¢0z. 35c; Yoz. 65c; oz. $2; Ib. $6; Ib. $18 
This is a splendid mixture of the above and additional colors, and is very well balanced. The flowers 
are of enormous size and well placed in magnificent spikes. The plants are robust aad free-flowering. 
Rustproof Super Majestic Half-Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 15c; j;0z. 35c; Yoz. $1; oz. $3; Ib. $9 
The finest half-dwarf strain with individual flowers of huge size on nicely tapered, immense spikes. 
The very full plants are base branching, 16 to 20 inches high, and are as fine for cutting as for garden. 
Rustproof Half-Dwarf. Each, pkt. 15c; ~;0z. 25c; 1goz. 60c; oz. $1.75 
For many years this class has been a universal favorite, and will become even more popular with this rust-resistant 
strain. The plants grow about 18 inches high and produce large flowers on stems long enough for cutting. The 
bushy plants bloom continuously through summer and fall, and are superb for garden display. 
Antique Gold. Old gold, copper, fawn and orange. Orange Shades. Varying from deep to light orange. 
Bumble Bee. A soft velvety rich deep crimson. Red Boy. A glorious color of rich deep scarlet. 
Carmine Rose. A bright clear shade of this color. Wildfire. Bright orange-scarlet of great brilliance. 
Glowing Sunset. Large flowers of rosy scarlet. Yellow Gem. A beautiful clear shade of yellow. 
Indian Girl. A rich shade of old gold. 
Rustproof Half-Dwarf, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 140z. 40c; oz. $1.25; 14lb. $3.75 
This contains the above varieties and many other colors. It is a very popular mixture for flat-grown plants. 
REGULAR STRAINS 
These are not rustproof and are useful where there has been no difftculty with rust In growing Snapdragons. 
Regular Super Giants. _ Each, pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 35c; Moz. 65c; oz. $2; 14Ib. $6 
Robust, bushy plants growing to a he ght of 3 feet, bearing an abundance of long, strong flower stems set with 
giant blooms of perfect form. They come in a beautiful range of colors, some of which are quite distinct. 
Apple Blossom. Apple-blossom-pink with yellow lip. Purple King. Glowing reddish purple. Dark foliage. 
Canary Bird. Deep canary-yellow. Ruby. Velvety ruby-red. Stems and leaves tinged red. 
Cattleya. Very beautiful rosy lilac with yellow lip. Snowflake. Large, pure white with a clear yellow lip. 
Copper King (Indian Summer). Bronzy copper. The Rose. Clear, deep rose-pink called Begonta-rose. 
Old Gold. Large flower-spikes of deep golden yellow. Regular Super Giants, Mixed. Exceptionally fine. 
Regular Majestic Half-Dwarf, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; leoz. 30c; Moz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4Ib. $4.50 
This strain is not rustproof. It has special value in that it combines the huge flowers of the Super-Giant type 
with the 18-inch plants of the Half-Dwarf class. A good variety for plant sales and bedding. 
Regular Half-Dwarf Glory, Mixed. _ Pkt. 10c; Moz. 40c; oz. $1.25; Yb. $3.75; Ib. $11 
These are not rustproof. They are the most popular for bedding, as the plants grow only 18 inches high, and the 
well-filled flower spikes come in a wonderful array of soft color combinations. 
Tom Thumb. Each, pkt. 15c; Yoz. 40c; 4oz. 75c; oz. $2.25 
These are not rustproof. Be sure to grow some of this variety for pot plants. Start the seed indoors in February 
and grow them in a 50-degree temperature. If you shift and pinch the plants a few times, by the middle of May 
they will develop into heavy 2-inch pot plants with six or more flower spikes. They sell readily and because of 
their 6-inch height are admirable for borders and rock-gardens. Crimson, Rose-Pink, Scarlet, White, Golden 
Yellow, and Mixed. 
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