
Calendulas 
An old-fashioned annual glorified 
by plant breeding, which increased its 
size, purified its colors. The finest 
new varieties retain the vigor and free 
blooming qualities of the race, flower- 
ing from early summer until freezing. 
2122 Orange King. 18 in, Outer 
petals are slightly imbricated, while 
the centers are incutved. A glowing 
orange. Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 0oz., 24 cts. 
2123 Meteor, 20 in. Apricot-orange, 
striped primrose. Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 
0z., 24 cts. 
2124 Lemon Queen. A _ rich 
yellow color with regularly placed, 
shingle-like. petals. Massive blooms 
a pate stems. Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 0z., 
cts. 
lemon- 

2125 Shumway’s Mammoth Orange 
The New Sensation—Extra Long Stems. Flow- 
ers larger and more beautiful than any other 
Calendula on the market. The blooms are flat 
and much larger than those of any type pre- 
viously introduced. By comparison we believe 
this type is so vastly superior to other varieties 
on the market that this will lead for many years 
as the best strain for forcing as well as outdoor 
- 2128 Choicest Double Mixed. 
60 cts. 

2121 Shumway’s Superior 
Double Mixed den. 
Campanula 
Canterbury Bell. 
_ Biennial.) This great family of plants 
might fancifully be compared to a glorious 
carillon” or set of chimes for they are all 
bell flowers. Some varieties carry large bells 
and others tiny ones. Tall and stately, well 
suited for backgrounds in the hardy border. 
2127 Choicest Single Mixed. Pkt., 10 cts. 
Pkt., 10 cts. 
2129 Carpatica (Harebell). For Rock Garden, 
Perennial. White. Pkt., 10 cts. 
2130 Carpatica (Harebell). For Rock Garden, 
Perennial, Blue. Pkt., 10 cts. 
2131 Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Perennial. 
One of the taller and finer types of Campanu- 
las. Its long spikes are profusely adorned with 
broad somewhat shallow bell-shaped flowers. 
planting for cut flowers. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 0z., 
2121 Superior Double Mixed 
This mixture includes the very best varieties 
properly blended to get a fine display in the gar- 
Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 oz., 25 cts. 
ting. Pkt., 10 cts. 

2126 Single Mixed Colors. 
less than six months, 
2to 2% ft. Pkt., 10 cts. 



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Canterbury Bell which blooms from seed in 
Includes all colors; 

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2155 Coleus. Rainbow Mixed 
+House Culture. These are the ornamental 
foliage’ plants so well adapted for grow- 
ing in the house in winter. They can also 
be transplanted eutdoors for borders or 
window boxes. In partial shade they are 
unexcelled. The large rich velvety leaves 
are of many shades and combinations of 
green, red and yellow. Finest Mixed. 




2135 Canna 
Annual. Giant Flowered. Choicest Mixed. 
The very finest bedding plants. Soak the 
seeds in warm water until they show evi- 
dence of swelling, then sow in sandy soil, 
and keep in a hotbed or greenhouse until 
danger of frost is over. Pkt., 10 cts.; % 
oz., 25 cts. 
2154 Cobaea Scandens 
Cathedral Bells. 30 ft. One of the hand- 
somest rapid growing climbers. The bell- 
shaped flowers open a clear green, but turn 
lilae. Pkt., 10 cts.; %4 oz., 25 ets, 

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2136 Cardinal Climber 
A strong and rapid growing annual vine 
that attains a height of 25 feet, with beauti- 
ful fern-like laciniated foliage and covered 
with fiery cardinal-red flowers from mid- 
Lager to frost. Pkt., 10 cts.; %& oz., 25 
cts. 



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2137 Chabaud’s Giant Supreme Mixture 
Large, double, clove-scented blooms, 2 in. and 
more across, may be had in 5 or 6 months from 
sowing the seed. Flowers are borne on wiry stems 
15-18 in. long. Pkt., 15 cts.; % 0z., 45 cts. 
2138 Giant Flowered Marguerite. Superb Mixed 
Annual, Blooms in 3 or 4 months from seed. These lovely, 
fragrant Carnations produce fine double flowers which often 
measure three inches across. A veritable rainbow of colors. 
Most of them have beautifully fringed petals and are delight- 
fully fragrant. Pkt., 12 cts.; % oz., 40 cts.; ™%4 oz., 65 cts. 
2139 Shumway’s Improved Giant Double Extra 
Choice Mixed 
Perennial, 15 to 18 inches. Perpetual flowering. Large 
sized, double flowers; sweet-scented, richly colored. Cannot 
be excelled for indoor potted plants; fine also for outdoor 
beds. Flowers 5 months from seed. Pkt., 15 cts. 













2162 Cyclamen. 
Giganteum 
Persicum 
Finest Mixed Colors. 
One of our most beau- 
tiful and prized house 
plants, having beau- 
tiful foliage and richly 
colored flowers. Do not 
attempt to grow this 
out of doors. 
Pkt., 35 cts. 



2140 Chinese 
Lantern Plant 
(Physalis 
Franchetti)— 
Perennial 
A hardy peren- 
nial grown for its} 
showy  scarlet-red — 
seed-pods which are 
easily dried for. 
winter bouquets. 
The flowers are 
white, followed by 
the showy lanterns, 
Easily grown in any 
cont APkt,  12-ctsis 
yg oz. 35 cts.; Y%4 
0z., 55 cts, 


2164 Cypress Vine 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit) 
Choicest mixed annual 
Height 8 ft. This dain- 
ty vine is a rapid-grow- 
ing climber with soft 
deep green feathery fo- 
liage. The flowers are 
slender little trumpets 
with star-shaped rims. 
Due to its twining habit 
it will readily climb a 
stretched cord or light 
trellis. Pkt., 10 cts.; 14 0z., 
20 cts.; % oz., 30 cts. 

2158 Job’s Tears 
(Coix lachryma). An 
interesting annual 
luxurious grass, 3 ft, 



tall, grown for its 
large seeds which 
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2120 Cactus. , ‘ 
Very curious, odd looking, strange species of plants which 
will thrive anywhere with little or no care. 
watering is required. The flowers are of exquisite beauty, 
and delicious fragrance. 
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Candytuft 
2133 Shumway’s Giant Flowered 
Choice Mixed Annual 
Somewhat like Sweet Alyssum. They are 
splendid for use in the border and as cut flow- 
ers, They bear quantities of single four-petaled 
blossoms in terminal clusters. Plenty of sun- 
shine and only a moderate amount of water- 
ing are conditions that favor their best de- 
velopment. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 
2134 Iberis Sempervirens. (Perennial Candy- 
tuft.) Dwarf evergreen plants, 6 to 10 in. 
Covered with white blooms in spring and early 
summer. Excellent for rockeries or borders 
where bright dwarf masses are wanted. Pkt., 
10 cts. 

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2153 Supreme Double Mixed 
These graceful plants can be recommended 
without reserve for the border or for cut flow- 
ers. They are erect and bushy with attractive 
light green foliage. The upright branches, 
slightly drooping, bear quantities of delicately 
colored double flowers set along the stems re- 
sembling small carnations or rosettes. Pkt., 10 
cts.; %4 oz., 25 cts. 
2151 Cheiranthus 
(Perennial.) Allionii. A brilliant orange- 
yellow spring flower, borne profusely during 
May on plants 12 in. tall. Unusually showy 
and delightfully sweet scented. Should be in 
every garden. Pkt., 10 cts. 

