
A—Annuals—These attain full growth from seed, flower and die first year. 
B—Biennials—These grow from seed the first year, bloom and die the 
next, though some varieties bloom the first year. 
P—Periennials—Hardy Perennials. 
C—Climbing Plants. 
Achillea (Milfoil Yarrow)—P 
Achillea are of easy culture and grow in any good garden soil, but 
preferring sun. They are useful for the border and for cutting flowers 
in summer. 
Acrolinium Roseum—A 
Its graceful, daisy-like flowers, when cut in the bud state, can be dried 
for winter bouquets. It blooms in 6 weeks from time of sowing. 
Height, 20 in. 
Double Giant Mixture. This large-flowering type is twice the size of 
the preceding one, with long, stiff stems; flowers are double and semi- 
double; white, chamois, flesh color and bright rose, Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Ageratums—A 2 
These free flowering, quick growing annuals, which bloom throughout 
the summer, are invaluable as a source of the blue-lavender tones 
which are demanded to balance the color-effect of every planting. Vary- 
ing in height from 6 in. to 3 ft., you may use them to fill many dif- 
ferent garden roles. The taller varieties are useful for cutting. Dwarf 
sorts are apt to vary in height. 
Dwarf Compactum. Little Dorrit White. Little Dorrit Azure Blue. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Mexicanum. Tall Blue. Tall Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Alyssum—A 
Of all garden flowers, none is better known, or more cherished, for 
its beauty and fragrance, and the memories associated with it. It is 
truly queen of edging plants whether grown in a continuous ribbon, or 
alternated with blue Iobelia, yellow signata marigold, or dwarf ageratum. 
Its white flowers never fail; it is amazingly vigorous and hardy, and 
exceptionally uniform in height and size. 
D. & B. Little Gem, Snow-white Carpet Plant. 4 in. The plants are 
so completely covered with snow-white blossoms they create the im- 
pression of a beautiful white carpet. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 85c. 
Little Dorrit. ODO 4 in. It forms perfect little bushes, smothered with 
miniature white flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c. 
Lilac Queen. 9 in. Distinct variety with delicate lavender flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c. 
Carpet of Snow. Spreading 2 in. to 3 in.; Snow Cloth, excellent flat com- 
pact, plants, mass pure white flowers. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 65c. 
Alyssum—P 
Showy free flowering spring-blooming plants. Valuable for front row 
in border or rock garden. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). 9 in. May-June. Producing 
masses of golden tlowers very early. Seeds, per pkt. 10c; % oz. 65c. 
Amaranthus—A 
Tall, vigorous ornamental foilage plants, with showy flower clusters, 
which attain their finest coloring in hot, sunny locations. Rich soil 
increases the size of leaves at the expense of their color. Give plenty 
of room. 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). 2% ft. The inner foilage is of blackest 
bronze, tipped with green, the outer bright scar‘et and gold. Pkt. 10c 
D. & B. Special Mixture. A well balanced mixture of the above and 
others. Pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
Molten Fire. Fiery red. .Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
Anchusa—A 
Capensis (Summer Forget-me-not). el Se tt: Gentian-blue flowers, 
borne in drooping clusters from July to October. Similar to the For- 
get-me-not, blossoms, larger and of finer color. Pkt. 10c. 
Bluebird. Much as above but indigo blue in color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
Anchusa—P 
Stately and handsome perennials belonging to Forget-me-not family. 
The leaves are rough and hairy and the drooping flowers are borne in 
racemes on branching stems. 
Italica, Dropmore Variety. Dmit. June-July. Beautiful gentian-blue 
flowers. Thrives best in partial shade. Per pkt. 10c. 
Lissidel. An improved Italica. Per pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
Antirrhinum—A 
Snapdragons have been amazingly improved in size and color. They 
are hardy and should be sown early, as they germinate slowly. Unless 
very rich soil is provided and all plants are staked, the dwarf and semi- 
tall classes will be most satisfactory in the garden. They are effective in 
beds of solid color, and require full sun. Keep seed pods picked off. 
If intended for winter flowering, cut back in September. 
Nanum Grandiflorum (Medium, large, flowered). ..Climax. Orange 
shading gold. Empress, rich velvety crimson, dark foliage. Gloria 
rich deep rose pink. Golden Queen, rich golden yellow. Purity, 
pure white. Giant Ruby. Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Super Majestic. Rustproof, finest mixed. Pkt. lsc; % oz. 2.50. 
Aquilegia (Columbine )—P 
Beautiful hardy perennials, producing graceful spurred flowers on 
2-ft. stems. One of the most important of our early hardy flowers and 
should be grown in quantity, being easy to establish and thriving in 
almost any situation. 
BEADLES SEED CO.,INC., RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
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