Annuals are Easy to Grow 

Candytuft—an annual 
found in your grand- 
mother’s garden but still 
popular. 


Have you tried Violet Queen 
Alyssum? It makes a very 
effective border. 
Everlasting picked in flower and dried can be used for winter 
decoration. 
CALLIOPSIS: Bright yellow and_ reddish-brown, 
single, daisy-like flowers that thrive in almost any soil 
in a sunny location. Sow the seeds where plants 
are to stand; thin to 8 inches apart each way. A con- 
tinuous supply of bloom may be assured by keeping 
all faded flowers removed. A wonderfully attractive 
cut-flower. 1% ft. Pkt. 10cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
CANDYTUFT: One of the most indispensable annuals. 
Plants 1 foot or more high, covered with clusters of 
small pure white flowers shading to lilac; good for 
cutting; desirable rockery plants and an excellent 
edging for beds. Fall sown plants bloom from May 
to July; spring sown flower from July to September. 
Prefer good soil and a light, airylocation. For cut- 
flowers makes successive sowings every fourteen days. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
CASTOR-OIL BEAN: Gives a tropical appearance 
when used as center of bed, or screen. When ground 
is warm, sow seed in rich soil; thin plants to about 1% 
feet apart. 8 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM, Painted Daisies: 
Gay daisy-like blooms of delicate coloring poised on 
long, stiff stems. Excellent for bouquets. 2 ft. Single 
mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
COCKSCOMB, Dwarf: One of the showiest annuals, 
Small flowers of brilliant golden yellow, crimson, or 
other shades of red, crowded into velvety fasciated 
masses that resemble a rooster’s comb. Very attrac- 
tive bedding plant. Sow seeds early indoors, 10 in. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
COCKSCOMB, Plumed: Long, graceful feathery 
plumes ranging in color from deep red to bright 
yellow. Splendid for mixed bouquets. Pkt. 10 
cts: large pkt. 25 cts: 

A few painted daisies add 
color to a bouquet. 

Gourds are grown for pleasure and profit. 
COSMOS, Early Sensation: A choice plant for late 
summer, and autumn flowering. They are of fine 
bushy habit with feathery light green foliage. The 
handsome flowers and broad petals often overlapping 
and fluted. Blooms best in rather poor soil. 3% ft. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 20 cts. 
COSMOS, Orange Flare: The new early blooming 
Orange Cosmos. Medium height, excellent for cut 
flowers. 3% ft. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
EVERLASTING or Straw Flower: Popular both as 
summer cut-flowers and dried for winter bouquets. 
To preserve them for winter bouquets, pick them just 
before the flowers have. opened, hang in a dry airy 
room until dry. The colors remain bright all winter. 
2% ft. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 
25 cts. 
FOUR O’CLOCK: Marvel of Peru is an old-time an- 
nual. Flowers open in late afternoon, remain open 
all night, and fade in the morning. Brilliant shades 
of red, pink, white and yellow; bright foliage. 2 ft. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 20 cts. 
GOURDS, Small Fruited Mixed: Vigorous vines for 
shading porches and arbors. They grow quickly 
from seed and produce showy yellow flowers, followed 
by curious fruits of many shapes and colors. Very 
decorative for table and other ornamental purposes. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 30 cts. 
HELIANTHUS SUN GOLD: A new strain of 100% 
double dwarf sunflower. Plants 4 to 5 feet tall bear- 
ing a profusion of brilliant golden yellow blooms 
measuring 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Plant as a 
background in full sun for best effect. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
large pkt. 25 cts. 

We are sure you will like 
Helianthus Sun Gold. 
