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National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr. 





Alyssum 
Saxatile 

Amaranthus Molten Fire 
Tested Flower Seeds 
+ ACROCLINIUM 
Double Hybrids — Fine flowers on 12 to 18-inch stems, 
which are borne freely over a long flowering period. The 
range of color is most remarkable, being shades of salrion, 
rink, cerise and white. Mixed colors. Per 1000 seeds 50c; 
ptk. 10c. 
*« ACHILLEA 
Ptarmica, The Pearl — Produces double, pure white flow- 
ers, which are borne in clusters on long stems. It grows 
about 2 feet high and is covered with snowy blossoms. Pkt. 
30 cents, 
*« AGERATUM, Floss Flower 
Blue Perfection — Large heads of deep amethyst-blue 
fiowers; plant very even in growth; about 8 inches high. 
Per 1000 seedg 25c; pkt. 10c. 
Dwarf Blue Cap — Flowers, large and compact, rich blue. 
The foliage is small, so he effect is that of a solid mass 
of fowers; height 6 inches, Per 1000 seeds 60c; pkt. 15c. 
* ALYSSUM, SWEET—Tarice 
Tom Thumb Or Little Gem — One of the finest for edg- 
ings and low beds; height 1% foot. Per oz. 75c, per % oz. 
50c, pkt. 10c. 
Saxatile Compacta — A dwarf perennial Alyssum for 
rock gardens or edging a flower border. Popularly known 
as “The Basket of Gold’. The deep yellow flowers are 
produced in large clusters, blooms in May and June; height 
% ft. Per % oz. 50c; pkt. 15c. 
* AMARANTHUS 
Molten Fire — Bronze with Poinsettia-like scarlet tops; 
height 3 feet. Per 1000 seeds 40c, pkt. 15c. 
Tricolor Splendens, Joseph’s Coat — Named “Fire Amar- 
anth” from its very brilliant coloring; the foliage igs of a 
bright carmine with variegations of golden yellow, blood- 
red and dark green. A fine plant for ornamental gardening; 
also splendid for pot culture. Height 3 ft. Pkt. 10c, 
*« AMPELOPSIS, Boston Ivy 
Veitchii — A valuable climber. Entirely hardy in the most 
exposed places, often attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in 
two or three years, clinging to stones, brick, or woodwork, 
with the greatest tenancity. It is a great protection to walls, 
etc., as the leaves, lapping over each other, shed rain, In 
the summer the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in 
the fall it assumes the most gorgeous tints of autumn. 
Per oz. 75c, pkt. 15c. 
* ANCHUSA 
African Forget-Me-Not — Stately and handsome perenials 
belonging to Forget-me-not family. The do best in a deep, 
well drained soil, not too damp or heavy and in a sunny 
position, All Anchusag are excellent bee plants. Pkt. 10c. 
* RUSTPROOF ANTIRRHINUMS 
Snapdragons — Treat as Annuals. Seed may be sown in 
the open ground early in May, or indoors in March and 
transplant. More than 75 per cent of the plants resulting 
from seed of the fallowing three types will be absolutely 
custproof, Pkt. 10c. 
* AQUILEGIA—Columbine 
Long-Spurred Hybrids — Beautiful white, yellow, pink, 
scarlet, and blue blooms with long spurs. They prefer moist, 
well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, Perennial; sow 
seeds in July for bloom the following May and June, 2 ft. 
Fkt. 10c, 4% oz. 25c. 
-* ARCTOTIS 
African Daisy — Annual. Sow indoorg in late winter and 
plant out when danger of frost has passed; or sow in the 
open in May. Recommended for cut-blooms. Mixture com- 
prises: Coppery Rose, Red, Crimson, Orange, Gold Cream, 
Pkt. 35c, 3 pkts. $1, %-0z. $1.50. 
