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Ageratum 
AGERATUM—Fine for pots, bedding and cutting. Blooms in winter 
from seed sown in the fall and blooming plants for spring sales 
will be ready from seed sown in January and February. Tender 
perennial, treated as an annual. 
AGERATUM MIDGET BLUE 
Of very compact growth only 3 inches tall, the plants 
practically covered with dainty rich blue flowers. Starts to 
bloom early and keeps on blooming almost to frost. T. pkt. 
20c; a oz. 30c; ze oz. 50c; 1% oz. 90c. 
FAIRY PINK—Of same habit as the variety Little Blue Star. Color 
delightful salmon rose-pink. Height 5 in. T. pkt. 15¢; 1/16 oz. 
25c; 1% oz. 45c. 
jar Ee PURPLE STAR—Deep bright purple. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 
LITTLE BLUE STAR—The plants grow only 5 inches high and are 
literally covered with bright blue flowers during summer and au- 
tumn. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.80; %& oz. 25c. 
LITTLE SILVER STAR—Plants only 4 inches tall, covered with sil- 
ver-grey star like flowers. T. pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25c. 
IMPERIAL WHITE—Large pure white flowers, early and constant 
bloomer. This is the prettiest white Ageratum. Height 9 in, Oz. 
40c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 5c. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Deep amethyst blue flowers, 
growth, Height 8 in. Oz, 40c; lb. $3.20; T. pkt. 5c. 
AGERATUM BLUE CAP—Clear, deep rich blue, plants dwarf, very 
compact, completely covered with bloom, Extra choice new variety. 
Height 6 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
BLUE BALL—An improved Blue Perfection. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 40. Height 6 in. 
Immense heads of 
AGERATUM GIANT OF IOWA trans: tei we 
flowers in quantity from June to frost. Plants of compact upright 
growth 30 in. tall. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
TALL AGERATUM MIXED—Fine large flowered, white and blue, 
unexcelled for flower work and as cut flowers, Height 2 ft. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 60c. 
plants even in 
Plants very compact. 


Ageratum Little Purple Star 
AGROSTIS NEBULOSA—CLOUD GRASS 
Ornamental grass useful for mixing with cut flowers, fresh or 
dried, blooming in July and August. Annual. Height 18 inches. 
Sown outdoors late in October produces the following spring ex- 
quisitely panty? loo stemmed heads as pretty as any known gypso- 
. 10¢. 
phyla. T. pkt 
ALLIUM Hardy, easily raised, bulbous plants thriving in any 
soil with good drainage in full sun. When cut, the 
flowers “stand up” for several days out of water and are widely 
employed in floral work by the florists in Europe. Can be forced 
to bloom in winter. In this country used mostly in rockeries. 
Flowers globular, rosy pink, 
ALLIUM STELLATUM two inches through, borne on 
stout stiff stems two feet long in August and September. Height 
2 ft. Valuable cut flower. Will stay fresh for days out of water. 
BULBS—10 for 50c, prepaid. T. pkt. 10c; \% oz. 35c. 
ALONSOA GRANDIFLORA 
A. Warscewicii Compacta. An easily raised annual fine for bed 
ding, rockeries and pots. Flowers large tomatno-red. Under glass, 
blooms in winter. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
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from us. 






Annual Alyssum 
CULTURE—Sow the seed as soon as the ground is in workable 
condition. Cover the seed % inch and have the plants stand a foot 
apart. They will do well in almost any soil. For winter blooming 
sow the seed under giass early in September. When out of bloom 
eut back and the plants will produce till frost. 
ALYSSUM SWEET —T. pkt. 5c; oz. 20c; lb. $3.00. 
SNOWCLOTH—Choicest stock, seed saved from selected, transplanted 
plants with snow white flowers without a trace of green. Will satisfy 
the most fastidious gardener. Hach plant absolutely flat, a solid mass 
of glistening whiteness. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1b. $6.00. 
ALYSSUM LITTLE GHEM—Very dwarf, only 3 to 4 inches in height. 
A single plant will cover a space a foot in diameter. Densely stud- 
ded from spring until fall with beautiful spikes of deliciously frag- 
grant flowers. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; 1b. $5.00. 
\LYSSUM LILAC QUEEN—Dwarf and compact, flowers of pretty 
deep lavender color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; 1b. $6.00. 
CARPET OF SNOW—Dwarfest and daintiest of its class. The neat 
round plants are a sheet of white bloom raising only two inches above 
the ground and make the most beautiful edgings imaginable. T pkt: 
10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
Plants dwarf d - 
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free flowering and the small sweetly scented flowers are a very rich 
deep shade of violet. Height 4 inches. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
Perennial Alyssum 
The seed of all hardy Alyssum is best started from May till Sep- 
tember. From this sowing you will get nice plants for spring sales. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE COMPACTUM—(Basket of Gold.) -Klowers 
brilliant golden yellow completely hiding the foliage. Height 9 
inches. Enjoys sun, and not too much moisture. Hardy perennial. 
T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $7.00. 
ALYSSUM ROSTRATUM—Hardy perennial 
quantities of yellow bloom from June to September. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40 
ALYSSUM SINUATUM—Vigorous hardy perennial producing masses 
of sulphur yellow bloom in May and June. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 
10¢; oz. $1.00. 
ALYSSUM SERPYLLIFOLIUM—Fine hardy perennial rock plant 
with silvery gray foliage and pale yellow flowers in racemes during 
April and May. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 20c. 
MOELLENDORFIANUM—An extra choice, compact growing hardy 
Alyssum forming dense cushions of silvery foliage foot across, 
covered in May and June with vivid yellow bloom of unusual beauty. 
Height 4 in. 
ALSINE PINIFOLIA 
A choice hardy perennial of neat growth, blooming in April and 
May if the plants are started early. The plants resemble miniature 
pine trees in growth and are covered with elegant snow white blooms 
in June and July when set in a rockery or used for bedding. Does 
best in sandy ground and fully exposed to the sun. Height 6 in. 
ALSTROEMERIA 
ALSTROEMERIA CHILENSIS (A. Pulchella)—Hardy Amarylis. An 
extremely pretty half hardy bulbous plant, flowers large trumpet- 
shaped in umbells deep pink to red from May to October. Fine for 
cutting, bedding and as a pot plant. Requires rich, perfectly drained 
soil, partial shade and during hot weather lots of water. Hasily 
raised from seed which, however, lays long and germinates unevenly. 
Height 8 ft. JT. pkt. Me; % ox 4fhe. 
rock plant producing 
Height 15 in. 
