R. H. Shumway—"The Pioneer American Seedsman"'—Established 1870 ff 


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2397 Rose Dwarf Multifiora 
Baby Fairy Rose House Culture 
Only an inch across; mostly 
LRAT double. They are borne in clus- 
3 2 | Se Si \ ters, and embrace all the tints 
AQ) of the larger roses. The _ blos- 
Sie Nyy 
° és soms are followed by bright red 
A Most Beautiful 
Salvia (4 Most Beautitut ) 
nips or Laide pods that are ies 
pretty. The bush grows only 10 
| feu America or Globe of Fire. Each spike is closely Ml i if ¢ 
} set with mammoth-size blooms of a scorching scarlet- 
















inches high and begins to bloom 
six months after the seed is sown. 










~} red; 1% ft. tall. Pkt., 20 cts.; % oz., 75 cts. 2401 Salpiglossis—Painted Tongue | _pxt., 25 cts. Oil Bean 
| 2403 Splendens (Large - Flowering Scarlet Sage) Large Flowering Mixed—Annual 2394 Ranunculus Zanzibariensus Mixed Annual 
Scorching scarlet-red flower trusses borne profusely 2% ft. For delicate grace, richness of Showy ornamental plants doing well 
| on plants growing 3 to 4 ft. tall. The most popular | colorin and velvet texture the regal : * . ‘ 
; || of all Scarlet Sages. Of unsurpassed brilliancy. Pkt., Salpigivdsia has Grn cbicaliy no equal. Pion Buttercup in a rich soil and a warm sunny location. 
ne CSS 7S 02, 75 cts. a low base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks Asiaticus Superbissimus— The plants are of considerable height 
2404 Harbinger. Dwarf compact plants covered with which bear one or more large lily-like flow- Perennial and of a beautiful tropical appearance. 
Sone spikes of dazzling bright scarlet flowers from | ers in a magnificent range of colors. The 
Attractive plants growing . Re gk 2 apes 
June until frost. New. Pkt., 20 cts.; % oz. 75 cts. | S0ld veining of their deep throats is often Of enormous growth, 12 to 14 ft. highs 
about a foot tall, producing from 











: , ; pronounced and adds to their beauty. It is July until September a fine dis- Rich. green leaves, 244 ft. across, A 
2405 teens Blue. A tender perennial often grown | of easy culture and a great favorite in the play with their large, variedly very beautiful and vigorous variety. 
eH ee, with erect spikes bearing large, broad, | open and for cutting. Pkt., 15 cts. colored flowers. Pkt., 15 ets.; %4 ' “A 
a es ipped, deep blue flowers. Height, 30 in. Pkt., 0% 45 cts.) 42 OF 70 cts, Pkt. 10 ets.3 oz, 20 cts.; 7% Ib, 65 cts: 
2406 Dwarf Scarlet Bedder. A new free-flowering 2395 Rhodanthe Reg e 
Scarlet Sage particularly valuable for beds as the Swan River Everlasting : 
Jants are al : a 
a 02, 95 os Sheeley yo ake Meh ape Choicest Mixed Perennial. Graceful, slen- 
ies 4 der stems with silky, straw-like flowers in 
2407 + Farinacea Blue. Lovely pale blue flowers ar- white and shades of pink and red from mid- 
ranged on long graceful stems. Fine for beds and cut- | summer until frost. Height, 12 in. Pkt., 10 
ting; 3 ft. tall. Pkt., 20 cts. cts.; %4 oz. 20 cts.; % 04., 35 cts. 

Pi ncush- : \ 
ion Flow- . | 
er, Im- 
fecraad 2423 Sunflower 
Ie Large. Helianthus 
hg £4 Flowered Double Chrysanthemum Flowered 
Double. This showy Yellow 
For background planting or as a 
annual has many screen to hide unsightly views, noth- 




oints in its favor. ing can excel these annual Sunflow- ° - 
“é is easy to grow — with | eles meenticent large, New and Rare Giant Stocks 
oH ‘ golden yellow blooms 8 in. across. A Most Charming Annual of Easy Culture 
makes a fine display, a hey. 250% 7 ft. tall. Pkt., 10 cts.; Sturdy flower spikes covered with rosette blos- 
does well in many ly oz., 40 cts.; 0z., 70 cts. soms mm pelle cir o aie CreeD uC Noe anes 
widely different kinds f . 2424 Sunflower Helianthus ee ee ee cine different “classes. ; 7 a 
of soil and blooms 2412 Schizanthus (Poor Man’s Orchid) guste Gale Frontered aes 
: ay ‘ or D owy and most interesting shades 1 ion—Mi 
profusely from mid-sum Butterfly Flower. This is one of the | of chestnut-red, bright red, crimson, 2419 Giant Perfection—Mixed 
mer until fall. 2 to 3 ft. A Ge a eae Ae seed ger- some tipped wih Zelhow while oth- Colors 
“ 1 minates readily and in a few weeks ers are suffused with red. Of stately, ‘ : 
Pkt., 10 cts, % 07, 30] pirates eg, de Ginaul but Drient | Hprihterowin: O10 Tak ta PRE, | gullet Medaine aswel at for puis or cut Howe 
, gee ‘ flowers in a bewildering range of col- 10_cts.; 1% 0z., 40 cts.; 0z._70 cts. ers. They throw out numerous side branches, all 


ors, all blotched and marked in con- bearing very double, fragrant flowers. Pkt., 10 
: < . trasting shades. The foliage is deli- cts.; % oz., 80 cts. 
2411 Scabiosa—Blue Bonnet Caucasica. Splendid] cate and fern like. It may be sown in ; 
plants for garden display and for cutting. Large,| spring for garden decoration or may AM AZ I N G 2421 Double Early Choicest Mixed 
‘Javender-blue flowers borne on elegant long stems} be sear in Be cone mice: If sufficient room is given, the plants 
from June to September. Grows 1% to 2 ft. tall. servatory or house A r B A R G Al N develop to enormous dimensions, forming 
P 2 “| ing. Hybrids Choicest Mixed. Pkt., magnificent bushes 2% ft. high, with long 


Pkt., 15 cts.; % 0z., 60 cts. 15 cts.; % oz., 45 cts. : See ee re Hae ree 
e 9 K-82—Your choice of any 5 tor ereennonse use.  Pkt., 12 cts.3 % Tapes ge tl 
2422 Stokesia (Stokes’ Aster) packets of Flower Seed (—————————____ 
Cyanea—Rich Blue (Perennial) listed on this page, except- 2415 Statice, Deep Rose 
This is a beautiful hardy perennial. The plant ing Salvia and Dwarf Mul- Everlasting (Annual) 
grows about 24 inches high, each bearing from 20 to iflo Rose. 
80 handsome lavender-blue cornflower-like blossoms; t ra se 
in bloom from July till frost. Pkt., 10 cts. 
2416 Saxifraga (Megasea). Mossy varieties 
cies. The Saxifrages are one of the larges 
of the most important genus of plants, 
A charming everlasting producing an 
abundance of attractive pink blooms on 
O N LY 4 5 Cc stately stems. Keep | indefinitely when 
dried. Indispensable in making winter 
bouquets. Pkt. 15 cts. 







and spe- 
t and one 
connected 





i in ardening. Pkt., 25 cts- 
with Alpine oS eae ern C ESS ‘ oe ae a501) Koranthe:..| 
2 ‘ erusaiem erry mum Everlast- 
_Myrsiphyllum oP er nee A Cee Ny Greenhouse Culture. Cleveland Red. A ing Immortalle | 
wendy WARS. shee es Fone hae i Siart| eteatly improved form of this very useful | Choicest Double 
ae ‘ai yor arti ’Bo car and cover | Bot plant for winter decoration. It is of mixed. 
te seed indoors ear'y jn raneplant to hang} awart, pranching habit; leaves small and Y 
with 4% in. of fine soil. Transp Pkt *0 Sie oval shaped, bearing in the greatest profu- A charming 
ing baskets or window boxes. ” cts-} sion bright scarlet globular berries. Very | everlasting pro- 
ornamental; 1 foot. Pkt, 15 cts. ducing abund- 
i ant blooms in a 
wide range of 
color including 
brightrose, 
pink, purple 
and white. One 
of the prettiest 
of the everlast- 
2408 Sanvitalia 
\ f Creeping Miniature Zinnia (Annual). Pro- 
SSS Min sue cumbens fi. pl. The flowers are not unlike 
Sweet William Dianthus} double Zinnias in appearance. They are of a 
Barbatus deep golden yellow color, blooming eontinu- 
An old-fashioned flower which, because of its ously from midsummer until frost. Of spread- | 
easy culture and particular beauty, is used exten- ine growth, 8 in. tall, fine for beds and 
sively in solid beds, fronts of borders, or in rock Fi ' 
gardens. In most localities it is a biennial; borders. Pkt., 10 cts.; % 02., 35 ets.; 74 02. 


1% ft. tall. 60 _cts. : ing group. 
2426 Single, All Colors Mixed. This in- 2409 Saponaria Plants) grow 
cludes ee the best single varieties. .PkKt., Rock Soapwort. Ocymoides. This about 2 Biter. 
10 cts., 74 0%, 40 cts. plant is indispensable in the larger and bloom trom 
early summer 
until frost 
Very popular 
for making win- 
ter bouquets, 
flower baskets, 
ate Pkt. 25 cts.) 
% oz., 45 cts. 2504 
2427 Double, Ali Colors Mixed. An excel- | rock gardens. During May and June 
lent, double-flowered, colorful strain. Pkt., the plants are simply covered with 
15 cts.3 1% oz., 45 cts.; 1%4 02., 70 cts. beautiful, ‘small, bright rose-pink 
, - blooms,. entirely hiding the foliage. 
_ 2428 New Annual Large Flowering Mixed. | Though the plants grow only 6 to 
This new annual variety produces gorge- 8 in. tall, they will spread to make 
ous blooms of varied colors all summer a circular mat 2 ft. or more in diam- 
long from spring sown seed, Pkt, 15 cts.; | eter. Does best in dry soil. Pkt., 15 
% oz., 45 cts.; %4 02., 75 cts. cts.; % 0z., 35 cts.; % oz., 6° cts. 



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