National Seed & Importing Co., Omaha, Nebr. 

Starlight — Double, semi-double and single, showy flowers 
in varying tones cf light yellow and velvety mahogany. 
Pkt. 15e; % oz. 40c, % oz, 70c. 
Purpurea (Cone Flower) Large daisy-like pastel garnet- 
purple flowers with prominent, cone-shaped centers. July 
and August. Very easy to grow. 8 to 4 ft. tall, Pkt. 15c, 
y% oz. 35c, 4 oz. 60c. 
+* RHODANTHE MACULATA—Everlasting 
Charming, graceful strawflower. Drooping bells expand 
into broad starry discs with golden centers. Dry in cool 
place with heads down. Pkt, 10c, % oz. 55c, 
* RICINUS—Castor Oil Bean 
Mixed — A wonderful assortment of finest varieties, 
with large ornamental leaves in green, red, and bronze. 8 
to 10 ft. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 60c. 
* SALVIAS 
America, or Globe of Fire — 16 in. Freest and most conti- 
ruous bloomer, also the most uniform in habit, which makes 
it particularly valuable for bedding or ribbon planting. Pkt. 
2G 
Harbinger — The plants are dwarf and compact and dark 
foliage is very effective against the vivid scarlet of the 
flowers; speeded indoors in February, will begin to flower 
in June and maintain a blaze of color until frost. Pkt. 25c, 
14 oz. 90c. 
+ SALVIA—Hardy Blue Sage 
Azures grandiflora — Long spikes of bright sky-blue 
flowers during August and September. Nice in mixed bou- 
guets 3 ft. Pkt. 15c, % oz. 50c, %4 oz. 85c, 
Blue Beard — Grows 1 ft. high. Its blue-purple heads pro- 
duce a fine effect in bedg and borders and are prized for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
*« SALPIGLOSSIS—Zavilka 
One of the easiest of annuals to grow, the Salpiglossis is 
rich in deep color tones rare in the floral world, which are 
set off by veins of gold, marking every flower. Sow in the 
full sun in fairly rich soil as early as possible, and prefer- 
ably in the place where it is to grow, to avoid transplanting. 
Do not overwater, but keep “on the dry side’. Its blossoms, 
similar in shape to a Petunia, on strong stems are borne 
frofusely until frosts kill the plants. Pkt, 10c. 
+*« SCABIOSA—Kvétina vdov 
Mixed Colors — A pleasing array of harmonious colors. 
Lovely in combination in beds cr in the hardy border for 
summer flowers. Per 500 seeds 40c, pkt. 10c. 
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Dwarf Double Scabiosa — 1% ft. Mixed colors. Dwarf, 
compact plants; fine for edgings and beds where other 
scabiosas are too tall. Pkt. 10c, 4 oz. 30c, % oz. 50c. 
Rosette — Deep rose suffused salmcn. Pkt. 15c, 4 oz 
45c, % oz. 80c. 
Caucasica Perfecta — Forms dense, spreading plants 2 
to 3 feet high. The semi-double flowers, 3 to 4 inches across, 
are poised on stalks 1% to 2 feet long, making them of 
exceptional value for cutting. Color a beautiful lilac-blue, 
shading to deep blue. Per 500 seeds 75c, pkt. 15c. 
Scabiosa Columbaria Anthemifolia — Hardy, low glowing, 
making a clump of fine, light green foliage, and bearing 
large flowers on heavy stems. Pkt. 10c. 
Star of Texas — Flowers are light canary-y-llow with a 
lighter colored center; single, daisy-like, with long, pointed 
petals. Stems are thin and strong, and although they are 
not very long, they are suitable for cutting. Does well in 
dry, open places. Bushy, erect plants, 1144 feet high; very 
free blooming. Pkt. 15c. 
* SCHIZANTHUS—Butterfly Flower 
Beautiful bushy plants with finely laciniated foliage ard 
hundreds of butterfly-like blooms. For beds, borders and 
pot culture. Blooms all summer in cool climates. Pkt. 10c. 
*« SOLANUM—Jerusalem Cherry 
Capsicastrum nanum — Bright scarlet berries atop plant; 
growing 1 ft. high. Pkt. 10c, 4% oz. 35c, % oz. 60c. 
*« SUNFLOWER—Sluneénice 
Double Chrysanthemum Flowered — Golden yeli w 
chrysanthemum-like , double blooms, 6 to 8 in. across, made 
up of thousands of small fringed petals forming a broad, 
thick flower of artistic appearance, The plants grow nearly 
(its tall? Piles 1407 25¢) 07, 40c. 

Scabiosa Caucasica 
