POPPY 
These are greatly admired for their grace and delicacy and their brilliant colors. Sow the seed outdoors 
in the fall or at intervals in April and May, to provide a succession of flowers. Thin the plants to 
stand about 1 foot apart. Poppies dislike transplanting, and prefer a sandy loam. 
Double Shirley Hybrids, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; YIb. $1.35; Ib. $4 
Double and semi-double blooms in an almost endless variety of attractive colors. Many of the flowers are 
beautifully shaded with a second tint which adds to their charm. Strong plants grow to a height of 2 feet. 
Single Shirley Improved, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 14Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4 
Large silky-petalled flowers in rose, salmon, apricot, pink, crimson and red, etc., many of the flowers beautifully 
flaked and edged with white; on 2-foot plants with finely cut foliage. 
PORTULACA 
Moss Rose. Sun Plant. This, unrivalled for brilliancy, forms a dense, thick carpet 6 mches high 
It must have a sunny location and prefers light, sandy soil. Sow the seed in the garden in late May 
or early June after hot weather sets in, and thin out to 6 inches apart. Effective for rock-gardens. 
Large-flowering Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; #50z. 40c; 14oz. $1.20; oz. $3.50; 14Ib. $10; Ib. $30 
This is a great specialty with us for its high percentage of double flowers. The lowest we have ever 
found, by actual count, is 85% double. The flowers are very full-petalled, of large size, and produced 
in great numbers above the attractive, deep green, dwarf foliage. The mixture includes carmine, pink, 
rose, salmon, scarlet, sulphur, white, yellow and striped red. 
Large-flowering Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; y;0z. 25 cts.; oz. 70c; oz. $2; Y4Ib. $6 
Glossy cup-shaped single flowers, 1 inch across, in profusion on dwarf, light green needle-leaved foliage. A wonder- 
ful array of bright, attractive colorings. This is splendid for covering large unsightly sand or soil banks. 
RICINUS 
Castor Oil Bean. Showy foliage plant which if planted thickly makes a screen; as a specimen it forms 
pyramids of gigantic leaves. Sow outdoors in May in rich soil and give plenty of water. 
Gibsoni. ; Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4b. 90c; Ib. $2.50 
Strong growing, with large leaves of dark purplish red with a metallic luster; reaching a height of 5 feet. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 1¢Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50 
Very tall, stately plants, 12 to 14 feet high, with enormous lobed leaves varying from light green to purplisk red. 
RUDBECKIA 
Cone Flower. These are easily grown and bloom profusely m summer and fall, providing excellent 
cut-flowers. Stand hot, dry locations and are particularly bright and colorful in the border. 
Starlight. Pkt. 25c; j;0z. 65c; lyoz. $2; oz. $6 
All-America Winner. A new form with large semi-double and double flowers, 2 to 3 inches across on very long 
straight stems. Ideal for cutting and blooms profusely. The colors range from primrose to mahogany and bicolors 
with mahogany centers. The plants grow very quickly from seed sown outdoors. 
SALVIA 
Sage. With the early-flowering varieties you can have vivid beds from July to frost. For flat-grown 
spring bedding plants start the seed in February or March, giving bottom heat to help germination, 
and water sparingly. The seed, particularly of earlier varieties, can be sown outdoors in May. The 
dwarf ones make nice pot plants for spring if started indoors in January. 
America. Pkt. 15c; Yeoz. 55c; Moz. $1; oz. $3.75; Mlb. $13; Ib. $45 
Globe of Fire. When in full bloom the plants are 20 inches high and covered with masses of brilliant scarlet blooms, 
This strain is very uniform in growth and very popular for flat-grown plant sale. 
Bonfire. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 55c; M40z. $1; oz. $3.75; Mlb. $13; Ib. $45 
Clara Bedman. This ts a full-flowered variety with very compact oval bushes and long spikes of brilliant scarlet 
flowers. It makes a gorgeous massed bed, as the plants grow very evenly. Height 2 feet. 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 40c; loz. 75c; oz. $2.25; WYlb. $6.75 
A sturdy, compact plant, 214 to 3 feet high, with long graceful stems of deep Iavender-blue flowers. Is useful for 
cutting and very striking in mass plantings. When grown as a background for pink Petunias It Is very effective, 
Farinacea, Royal Blue. Pkt. 15c; y50z. 50c; 140z. $1.50; oz. $4.50 
An improved strain with nice long, deep blue flower spikes on fine bushy plants, uniformly 3 feet high, and with 
powdery gray foliage. They are very effective when planted in masses and nice for cutting. Make a splendid 
contrast with pink Petunias. Really a perennial but in our latitude must be treated as an annual. 
Splendens. Pkt. 15c; Yoz. 55c; Woz. $1; oz. $3.50; 14Ib. $12.50; Ib. $43 
Scarlet Sage. The most popular of all, carrying long, flaming bright scarlet flower spikes which make a fine display 
right up until frost. The plants are taller, reaching 3 feet when well grown. This ts a specially selected strain. 
ariel Pkt. 15c: Moz. 65c° Moz. $1.25; oz. $4.50; Ib. $16 
The earliest of the older varieties, of dwarf, bushy growth, 16 inches high, with heavy, full, bright scarlet spikes. 
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Rudbeckia, 
Starlight 






Salvia farinacea, 
Blue Bedder 
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Portulaca, 
Large-flowering 
Double, Mixed 
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Salvia splendens 
(Scarlet Sage) 
