: Very showy plants, and of great value for bed- 
O Wer CE § ding. They do well in shady places where few other: 
plants will bloom. Sow seed in February and March 
: in the hotbed or greenhouse, and you will have nice 
(Ageratum—Continued) . plants for setting out in June. Just press the seed 
Midget Blue. All-America Silver Medal, 1940. A dwarf Ageratum that is really dwarf. into the soil, as it is so fine that only a very slight 
AR uniform growth of these plants never exceeds 31 inches. They are very free covering can be given. 
SSG anes ie oe edging plant or for use in bordering Rose beds, etc. TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
} Double, Mixed. Pkt., 50c. 
ACROCLINIUM FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Hybrids. These Strawflowers are a revelation to grow inasmuch as the flowers appear New Dwarf Everblooming Begonias 
within a few weeks from the time the seed is sown. All of the finest pastel shades. 
35c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for $1.00. Carmen.’ Gorgeous bright rose-pink with ‘dare 
bronze foliage. Pkt., $1.00. 
Christ Cheer. V dwarf compact crimson- 
SWEET ALYSSUM Seaview eae ane Ke Gace Christmas 
You may sow it where you want it to grow; it will bloom in six to seven weeks and plant. Pkt., $1.00. 
remain in bloom continuously until frost. Fine for edging of beds, as an undergrowth for Indian Maid. Outstanding bright scarlet with deep 
Gladiolus, Dahlias, or any of the taller-growing flowers, and for brightening empty spaces. lustrous bronze foliage. Dwarf. Pkt., $1.00. 
Sow thinly and cover lightly. White Ladin P fete foli 
Benthami. Pure white. 1 ft. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; V4 Ib., $2.25. ae $100 ure snow-wnite with green toliage. 
LITTLE GEM. Very dwarf and compact; free flowering; for bedding, edging, or rockwork. Yotamgey 
6 in. Pkt., 15c; Y4 oz., 30c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $3.50. BLUE LACE FLOWER. See Didiscus. 
Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, creeping habit, forming a dense carpet of white flowers. 4 in. 
PKtpeloG-m/4 ozs S556; 0z7,) ble25>om/aulbi p40! 
Lilac Queen. Lilac-colored flowers. Contrasts prettily with the white sorts. Pkt., 15c; BROWALLIA 
VANOZtED OG OZ ole DO! 
Lilliput Bouquet. A selection from Carpet of Snow, growing but 3 inches high. It blooms 
so freely that the foliage is completely hidden. Fine for low edgings and carpet beds. 
Pity 5¢=0z7- 52.00) 
Viscosa compacta, Sapphire. Compact little plants 
not more than 9 to 10 inches high, and ex- 
tremely floriferous, bearing over 100 dark blue 
flowers with white eyes. Pkt., 75c; 3 pkts., 
Violet Queen. As pictured in color on page 22. A compact and dwarf free flowering $2.00. 
Alyssum with sweetly scented blossoms in a rich, deep shade of violet color retained 
during the entire season. Pkt., 25¢; V4 oz., $1.50; 1 0z., $5.00. Speciosa major. Brilliant ultramarine-blue. Does 
well in borders, hanging-baskets; also for grow- 
AMARANTHUS ing in pots. Pkt., 50c; 3 pkts., $1.25. 
Caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Plume-shaped red flower-heads. 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; a 
VWANOZ5,22 5C: 
MOLTEN FIRE. An enormous crest of brilliant orange foliage surmounting deep red lower 
foliage.» Pkt, 25c.  ~ 
Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Willow-like orange, bronze, rose, and cerise foliage. Pkt., 
e250 moEpkts. ple OO: 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Gorgeously colored foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
ANAGALLIS 
Grandiflora, Blue. Must have sun. Plants 8 inches high, spread rapidly, and bloom freely. 
The flowers are a deep turquoise-blue color. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., $4.00. 
ANCHUSA 
BLUEBIRD. Bears large umbels of vivid indigo-blue, forget-me-not-like flowers on 18- 
inch stems. Blooms all summer. Pkt., 25c; V4 oz., $1.00. 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandis. Large daisy-like fowers on long stems; pure white with blue center, under side 
of petals tinged pale blue. Blooms continuously. 2Y2 ft. Pkt., 15c; V4 oz., 50c. : . 
New Hybrids. Include pink, red, purple, violet, yellow, and orange, all showing a blue Browallia 
center. Bloom ina little more than two months. Give them rich soil and sun. Pkt., 35c; 
5 pkts., $1.50. 
BALSAM  (tady Slipper) 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Of extraordinary size, perfect form, and flower very freely. 
Finest mixed colors only. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 65c. 
BALLOON VINE Cardiospermum Halicacabum 
Rapid-growing annual climber; white blossoms; light green balloon-shaped fruits. 
Pktoe Oc oz; > 0c, 
BRACHYCOME IBERI DI FOLIA The Swan River Daisy 
Delightful blue-and-white cineraria-like flowers on slender stems with graceful foliage. 
Fine for edging and for borders. Sow in a hotbed in March. Saige 
Little Blue Star. A fine bushy plant completely covered with lovely blue daisy-like flow- 
ers. Stems 10 inches long. Pkt., 50c. ; 
New Swan River Daisy Hybrids. A distinct advance in these famous old favorites. They 
provide a lovely cut-flower medium throughout the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 35c; 3 
pkts for $1.00. 
618 Madison Avenue, New York City Alyssum, Violet Queen, and Petunia, Snowstorm, are a Perfect Combination 1S 


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