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STATE NURSERY AND SEED Co. 

S. N. & S. Co’s. SHOWY COSMOS 

Cosmos—Early Flowering—Single 
The flowers of this excellent strain are large and 
beautiful. When the plants are about a foot high, 
the top should be pinched out to induce a bushy 
growth. They prefer a light, dry, sandy or poor 
soil. Do not water very often. Cosmos should have 
a sunny situation. 
Early Flowering—Pink, Crimson, Pure White— 
PkKt., 10c; %4 oz., 25e3; % oz., 40c; oz., 7O0c. 
Early Flowering Mixed—Pkt., 10c; ™%4 oz., 20c; % 
OZ. BOC3 OZ, 60C. 
Orange Flare—Few flowers have become so popu- 
lar in such a short time as this magnificent or- 
ange colored Cosmos. It is one of the most beau- 
tiful of all flowers, a distinct and richly colored 
orange variety. Very early and a profuse bloom- 
er. Pkt., 10e; % oz., 30c3; %44 0z., 50c. 
Cosmos—Yellow Flame 
Is similar to orange flare, except its color is a 
very rich butter or Golden Yellow. A very striking 
color and a free bloomer. A really beautiful shade. 
Pkt., 15e; %& oz., 40c. 

English Daisy 
DAISY OR BELLIS—ENGLISH DAISY 
Low-growing, early Spring flowering, desirable 
for edging or borders. Fine for shady places and 
are easily raised from seed. Hardy perennial. 
Daisy—Giant or Monstrosa—A new strain of Dou- 
ble Daisy with flowers fully twice the size of 
the ordinary sorts. Mixed. Pkt., 20c. 
DAISY—Shasta—(See Chrysanthemum, Page 29). 
DAHLIA 
Dahlias can be raised from seed and will bloom 
the first year. Sow the seed in a shallow box early 
in March or April. When danger of frost is over, 
plant them in the bed or border in the garden. Seed 
may also be sown out of doors in May. 
Dahlia—Double Mixed—Flowers of excellent form. 
Pkt., 15e; 1/16 oz., 60c; 1% oz., $1.00. 
Dahlia—Single Mixed—Seed saved from the choic- 
est varieties. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 30ce; % oz., 50c. 
COSMOS—EARY DOUBLE CRESTED 
The flowers have double centers with broad pet- 
als. The plants are covered with blooms, and are 
most attractive for either garden or table decora- 
tion. Cosmos likes full “sunshine for successful 
growth. Exceedingly pretty. 
Double Crested—Pink Beauty. ™%4 oz., S0e; pkt., 15e 
Double Crested—White Queen. %4 oz. SOc; pkt., 15¢ 
Double Crested—Mixed ........:..--- Y% ou, 75e;3 pkt., 15e¢ 

COSMOS 
Sensation Single Mammoth Flowering 
Flowers are very large, 4 to 6 inches across, with 
broad fluted petals. One most important feature is 
that they will bloom two weeks ahead of any other 
strain. They bear an abundance of extra large 
blooms of exceptionally large size. 
Sensation White—Enormous blooms of pure white 
with small yellow center. Pkt., 15¢e; \%& oz., 45e3 
1% oz., SOc. 
Sensation Pink—The flowers are mammoth with 
broad, heavy fluted petals on strong stems. It is 
extremely early and free blooming. A most beau- 
tiful flower. Pkt., 15e; % oz., 45e; % oz., SOc. 
Sensation Mixed—A blend of pink and white. Pkt., 
15e; % oz, 40ce3; %4 oz. T5e. 
Sensation Dazzler (Honorable Mention)—A very 
rich deep amaranth crimson. Flowers 3 to 4 
inches on plants about 40 inches tall. Very dis- 
tinct and superior to the common Cosmos. Pkt., 
25e;3; 2 pkts., 40c. 
DOLICHOS OR HYACINTH BEAN 
Daylight—This is a white, well known Hyacinth 
bean, and of the most rapid growth and very free 
blooming. Height, ten feet. Annual. Pkt., 10e; 
IK- oz., 20e3 oz, 35e. 
Scarlet—A scarlet type of the same rapid growth 
as the preceding variety and very free flowering. 
Annual. Pkt., 10e; % oz., 20c; oz., 35e. 

DIDISCUS COERULEUS 
Blue Lace Flower or Queen 
Anne’s Lace Flower 
The broad lace-like heads 
are composed of many deli- 
cate light blue flowers. The 
flowers, because of the grace- 
ful form of the bloom, resem- 
ble the most delicate lace. 
Bears a profusion of flowers 
from June until September. Of 
fine upright growth. Hardy 
annual. Pkt., 10e; %& oz., 25¢3 
% oz, 40ce. 

Blue Lace Flower 
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