3320 Portulaca, Single — 
PORTULACA —- Rose of Mexico 
Hardy Annuals. Bedding, edging, rockery. 6 inches 
The Rose of Mexico is a beautiful, quick-grow- 
ing plant perfectly at home in hot, dry, sunny 
situations. The thick, succulent moss-like foliage 
is almost hidden by glistening single or double, 
rose-like blooms all Summer. Superb for ground 
covers after Spring bulbs have died down. 
3318 Double Flowered Mixed. Miniature 
“rose-buds”’ opening to gorgeous double 
blooms. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3320 Single Flowered Mixed. A glorious dis- 
play of blooms in a wide range of brilliant 
colorings. Pkt: 1d5c!, 3 pkts. 35c! 
PRIMULA — Hardy Primrose 
Hardy Perennials. Garden flowers. 6 to 10 inches 
Hardy Primroses are among the loveliest of 
Spring-flowering plants. The graceful clusters of 
small, dainty blossoms are rare gems for bedding 
designs in the May garden. They are not diffi- 
cult to grow if planted in good, rich soil in par- 
tially shaded spots and given plenty of moisture. 
Light protection in the Winter is advisable. 
3330 Vulgaris (acaulis). English Primrose. 
Charming light yellow flowers in clusters. 
Fine for naturalizing in woodlands. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3336 Polyanthus Giant, Mixed. Rosettes of 
rough foliage and clusters of handsome, large, 
fragrant flowers in shades of cream, yellow, 
dark orange and white. A popular variety for 
garden purposes. 10 inches. 
Pkt. 35¢,.0 pktsys5c 
3338 Veris, Mixed (Cowslip). Clusters of droop- 
ing flowers ranging in color from rich red and 
deep yellow through soft yellow and cream to 
white. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
GREENHOUSE PRIMULAS 
Pot plants. 9 to 18 inches 
Primulas are among our most important Win- 
ter-blooming plants. Fine subjects for a cool 
house or conservatory. 
3366 Obconica Gigantea Mixed. Highly 
prized as pot-plants for conservatory or house 
decoration. Handsome, large sprays of ex- 
quisite colors. 1 foot. Pkt. 50c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
3380 Simensis Mixed. The lovely fringed 
Chinese Primrose. A superb strain with mas- 
sive flowers and beautiful, deep green, ser- 
rated leaves. 9 inches. Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3393 Stellata Mixed. The ‘‘Star’”’ Primula is a 
favorite form of P. sinensis. Greatly admired 
for its loose, graceful sprays and beautiful 
clear colors. 9inches. Pkt. 75c’, 3 pkts. $1.75 
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Since ‘‘Fairy Primroses” were introduced they 
have steadily gained in popularity and have be- 
come great favorites. The graceful plants flower 
freely and remain in full bloom a long time. 
114 feet. 
3345 Erikssoni. Brilliancy. The flowers open 
lavender-pink, and change to brilliant red. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
Beautiful true pink. 
Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3349 Erikssoni, Snow King. The finest pure 
white variety. Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $1.75 
3353 Double, Fairy Jewels. The attractive 
double, rich rose-pink flowers literally smother 
the plant with bloom. Pkt. $1.50 
PYRETHRUM — Golden Feather 
Treat as Annual. Ornamental foliage. 12 inches. 
3400 Aureum. A fine, low edging plant with 
finely cut, bright yellow, fern-like foliage. 
Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., oz. $1.00 
PYRETHRUM - Painted Daisy 
Hardy Perennials. Garden flowers. 2 feet. 
June-blooming, single and double, Daisies of 
the Chrysanthemum family, with long, graceful 
stems and attractive, ferny foliage. Flowers are 
extremely showy in the garden; superb for 
cutting. 
3408 Single Mixed. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
3410 Single and Double Mixed. Selected from 
the finest types. Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 
RICINUS — Castor Oil Plant 
Half-hardy Annual. Foliage plants. 5 to 10 feet. 
Ornamental foliage plants which have a most 
exotic appearance in northern gardens. They 
grow quickly from seed and attain astonishing 
heights, producing foliage of tropical effect and 
curious, spiny clusters of flowers and seeds. An 
abundance of water and generous feeding is 
necessary to produce tall plants. 
3414 Borboniensis. Large, dark green foliage 
and stems. Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00 
3416 Samguineus. Tall, with red stems and 
reddish purple foliage. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. $1.00 
3418 Zanzibarensis Mixed. Enormous leaves 
varying in color from light green to brownish 
purple. PEE LOG 0z--20c, Yolbsw5ce 
3347 Erikssoni, Pink. 
Ricinus are Said to Repel Mosquitoes 
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3420 Rudbeckia, Golden Sunset 
RUDBECKIA — Annual (Coneflower) 
Hardy Annuals. Garden plants. 114 to 3 feet. 
Bright, Daisy-shaped annuals which grow 
quickly from seed, blooming during the Summer 
and Fall. The neat, compact plants are extremely 
attractive in the border. Excellent for cutting. 
3420 Golden Sunset. Showy, large, golden- 
yellow flowers with a chestnut central zone. 
1144 feet. Pkt. 10c., 3 pkts. 25c., 14 oz. 50c. 
3424 Kelvedon Star. Deep golden-yellow, with 
dark brown center, surrounded by a zone of 
deep mahogauy, Single and semi-double flow- 
ers on long stems. Splendid for cutting. 
2% feet. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., % oz. 75c. 
3428 My Joy. Large, deep golden-yellow ray 
florets with a striking, rich, dark maroon cone. 
14% feet. Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., 1% oz. 75c. 
3429 Starlight. Large, semi-double and double 
flowers, primrose yellow with the base of the 
petals and central zone rich mahogany, 3 feet. 
Pkt. 25c., 3 pkts. 60c. 


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Flower garden. 3 feet 
An aristocratic member of the Petunia family. 
Erect branching plants with funnel-shaped flow- 
ers of velvety texture, so intricately crimped, 
veined and modified by overlaying colors that 
they seem to be stamped from iridescent metal. 
For early bloom, sow the seeds indoors in March, 
but the plants will bloom nicely if seed is sown 
outside as soon as the ground is warm. 
Pkt. 15c., 3 pkts. 35c., 14 oz. $1.00 
3445 Light Blue 3457 Scarlet and Gold 
and Gold 3460 Velvety Red 
3448 Primrose 3463 Velvety Violet 
3451 Purple and 3466 Violet and Gold 
Gold 3469 White and Gold 
3454 Rosy Crimson 3472 Mixed 
and Gold 
34731 COLLECTION, 6 separate colors, 75c. 


3472 Salpiglossis, Mixed 


