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DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant) (Perennial). A very 
showy border plant, growing 3 ft. high, produc- 
ing spikes of curious white and pink striped 
flowers. Sow seed in open in fall. They will 
germinate next spring. Transplant to perma- 
nent place the following fall. It is not advisable 
to disturb the plants very often, as they im- 
prove with age, producing taller flower stems 
and more of them as the plants grow older. 
Pkt. 15¢; se oz. 75c. 
* DIDISCUS, Coeruleus (Blue Lace Flower) (Annual). 
An easily grown annual. Seed sown in early 
spring will bloom from July until frost: The 
lacy flowers are lavender blue and are fine for 
cutting. Germination 12 to 20 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) (Perennial). Handsome 
plants. Have tall spikes of showy flowers dur- 
ing June and July. Sow seed in early summer, 
transplant to where plants are to bloom in fall. 
Protect in winter with coarse material that will 
not pack. Height 3 to 5 ft. Germination 10 to 
15 days. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 50c. 
DIMORPHOTHECA (African Golden Daisy) (An- 
nual). Spreading plants, producing many large 
daisy-like blossoms. Sow seed in spring or early 
summer in sunny position. Dark centers com- 
mon to all varieties enhance their beauty. Ger- 
mination 10 to 20 days. 
Golden West. Buttercup yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 35c. 
Improved Orange. Bright orange. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
Salmon Beauty. Salmon. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 35c. 
DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean) (Annual). A rapid 
growing climber, producing spikes of pea-like 
flowers and deep green heart-shaped leaves. Sow 
seed in spring where they are to bloom. Height 
15 ft. Germination 8 to 12 days. 
Purple, White, Mixed. 
Pkt. 5c; oz 15c. 
ERYSIMUM PEROFSKIANUM (Annual). When 
planted thickly, these plants are very attractive. 
The upright spikes bear clusters of bright orange 
flowers. It is easily grown and blooms freely. 
Sow seed in early spring where plants are to 
bloom. Germination 10 days. Height 1% ft. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Poppies) (Annual). 
When grown in masses, scarcely any plant pro- 
duces a greater effect. Sow seed in late fall or 
very early spring where they are to bloom. 
Plants grow from 15 to 20 in. in diameter and 
are 12 in. high, blooming in 60 days after ger- 
mination. 
Californica. Bright yellow. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c. 
Carmine King. Carmine rose. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c. 
Ramona. Coppery orange (frilled petals). 
Pkt. 10c; /s oz. 35c. 
Mixed. 
Pkt. 5c; 2 oz. 25c; 1 oz. 45c. 
EUPHORBIA (Poinsettia) (Annual). 
Variegata (Snow on the Mountain). Green foli- 
age, margined white. Grows well in poor, dry 
soil. Height 2 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 30c. 
Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant or Summer Poin- 
settia). A garden plant resembling the beau- 
tiful hothouse Poinsettia. Easily grown from 
seed in sunny garden. May be used for pot 
ST. LOUIS SEED COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 

Dolichos, Hyacinth Bean 
plant. Height 2% ft. Germination 8 to 12 
days. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
EVERLASTING or STRAWFLOWER MIXTURE (An- 
nual). A fine mixture for the garden. If cut 
when partially opened and dried slowly in cool 
place, heads downward, to keep the stems 
straight, they make good winter bouquets. Sow 
seed in spring, after ground is warm. Germina- 
tion 5 to 15 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/2 oz. 35c. 
FEVERFEW (Matricaria). These are perennials, 
usually treated as annuals. Seed sown in early 
spring will bloom the first season. The small 
double flowers are ideal for cutting. Blooms 
from June to October. Germination 10 to 15 
days. 
Double White. Height 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c. 
Golden Ball. Height 10 in. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 40c. 
FOUR O'CLOCK (Marvel of Peru) (Annual). Bushy 
plants, 2% ft. high, suitable for growing as a 
hedge. The flowers open in late afternoon and 
remain open all night, closing the next morning 
in the heat of the sun. They will grow in any 
garden soil and bloom all summer. Germina- 
tion 8 to 20' days. 
Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 25c; V4 Ib. 75c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis) (Tender Perennial). 
Beautiful deep green foliage, above which rise 
pretty clusters of dainty little blossoms. They 
are quite hardy, although do need some protec- 
tion in severe weather. Best planted in moist 
partially shaded places. Sow seed in late sum- 
mer and transplant, when plants are large 
enough to handle, 4 inches apart. Move to where 
they are to bloom very early in spring. Germina- 
tion 10 to 15 days. 
Palustris Semperflorens. An excellent variety for 
planting in damp places around edge of fish 
pools where they bloom all summer. Color, 
Forget-Me-Not blue. Height 8 in. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Indigo Blue. Flowers produced in sprays 8 in. 
long. Fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 10c. 
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