SCHIZANTHUS 
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 
GIANT HYBRIDS. One of the daintiest flowers imaginable ; 
of easy culture outdoors and especially fine for the house in 
late winter and early spring. Seed sown in the spring will 
produce plants that will come into bloom in a few weeks, 
and with such loads of charming blooms as to completely ob- 
secure the delicate fern-like foliage. The butterfly-like flowers 
range in color from pure white through shades of cream and 
pink ‘to crimson and mauve, many beautifully marked. Pkt., 
i5c; “es oz., 50c. 
~ SUNFLOWERS 
DOUBLE CHRYS- 
ANTHEMUM-FLOW- 
ERED SUN GOLD. 
Rich golden-yellow ; 
double as a Chrys- 
anthemum and as 
large as a man’s hat. 
5 feet high. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 30c; oz., 
50c. 
SINGLE RED 
_ SUNFLOWER. Flow- 
ers of different 
shades of red and 
red margined. with : SCABIOSA 
Ce cea: ay BLUE MOON. A new type in Scabiosa with fully double 
0 9 mcnes ays flowers composed of broad, heavy, wavy petals, entirely elim- 
ameter. Plants of inating the pincushion center. Color, rich deep lavender- 
branching habit, 3 blue. 2% inches across; 2 to 2% inches deep; stem length 
to 4 feet high, and fully 27 inches. Ideal for cutting. Plants 42 to 48 inches 

* Scabiosa Blue Moon 

’ Salvia 
= =. Le oe bloom freely.» Pkt., high. Pkt., 5c. 
3 = ar a Fi 4 A “a a {0c, g ie KING. Dazzling fiery scarlet; the most brilliant of all 
E rysanthemum-Flowere untlowe cabiosas. Gorgeous for the flower gard tting. 
Salvia (ScarletSage) y PE toes i“ ae ee 1 ower garden and for cutting 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a : GIANT SHASTA. Pure white; flowers 314 inches across; 
avori i aa WV fer dis- +H The largest variety of Sun- tee : anaes c 3 ers 32 SS ; 
ee a ee Mammoth Russian flower, single heads meas- extremely long stems. Pkt., 10c; ‘4 0Z., 45c. 
varieties in cultivation. uring 12 to 22 inches in diameter, and containing an immense GIANT PEACH BLOSSOM. Beautiful shade of peach-blos- 
FIRE BALL (America). Th quantity of seed, which is highly valued as a food for poultry, som pink; large size; long stems. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 45ce. 
leet f¥esst and Bees i ee being one of the best egg producing foods known. Pkt., 10c; HEAVENLY BLUE. 2 ft. Flowers are round, soft azure- 
lest, TIreest and m ae con ae ¥%, lb., 20c; Ib., 55¢; 5 lbs., $2.25. blue and: borne most profusely on 15 to 18 inch stems. 
bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and the Fine for mixed borders; need no staking. Highly 

most pa te in avis of growth. : 
The bushy plants do not grow over 
12 inches high, with the spikes of STATICE (Sea Pink) 
brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 
above the foliage, making a_ total One of the most beautiful 
height of about 1% feet. The im- flowers for the ‘border. Re- 
portance of this uniformity will be tains its true color when 
appreciated by those who use Scar- dried, making it one .of 
- let Sage for beds or borders. Pkt., eee TGSE a aliablemnver= 
25c; % oz., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.75. lastings. Indispensable 
-SPLENDENS. The largest flower- in making winter bou- 
ing Scarlet Sage, well-grown plants quets. Mixture of blue 
measuring 3 to 4 feet tall; a scorch- ande rosec shades. | Pkt 
ing scarlet of unsurpassed brilliancy. {0c: ame 35c Z 5 
Pkt., 15¢;°%% 0z., 75¢; % 62z., $1.25. Calg OF ¢ 
STOCKS 
_ The Stock is one of the most popular annuals, either for bed- 
ding or pot culture. for brilliancy and diversity of color, fra- 
grance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. 
GIANT IMPERIAL. If sufficient room is given, the plants de- 
velop to enormous dimensions, forming magnificent bushes with 
long and thick flower stalks. If sown in Feb- 
ruary or March, the plants will blossom out- 
doors from midsummer until frost, producing 
numerous spikes set with very large, double, de- 
lightfully fragrant blooms. .A cool’ climate is re- 
quired for best results. The best variety for 
greenhouse use. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 5c; %~ 
oz., 60c; 14 oz., $1.00. 
MAMMOTH EARLY BRANCHING NICE. This 
variety is popular for general use and valuable 
for cutting purposes. If sown early, they come 
into flower with the early small varieties. The 
flowers are large and double. Height 18 inches. 
~ A wonderful assortment of colors. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 50¢; %4 oz., 85c. 
prized for cutting. Pkt., 5c. 
YELLOW. The sulphur-yellow flowers are fine 
for beds, as well as most striking as cut. flow- 
ers.) Pkt., 5e5" 44, 02,2 60c. 
LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE, 21, feet. 
Exquisite shades of pink, rose, cherry red, fiery 
scarlet, white,- yellow, amethyst, lavender, light 
blue, dark blue and purple, the soft shades pre- 
dominating. Bloom from July until fall. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz., 35c. 




MAMMOTH 
VERBENAS 
Our strain of Mammoth Verbenas has been 
carefully selected and improved until we can rec- 
ommend it as the best procurable. The trusses and indi- 
vidual flowers are of large size, of brilliant colors, free- 
blooming and of vigorous habit. The Verbena is one of the 
most popular garden annuals and lends itself willingly. to 
many uses. For beds, borders and window boxes it is par- 
ticularly fine, and is frequently used for- an undergrowth 
to tall plants like lilies, etc. The clusters of showy 
flowers are borne in constant succession. from June until 
frost: Our mixture is exceptionally fine, containing a com- 
> plete range of verbena colors. Pkt., 15¢; % oz., 50c; % 
Verbena 0z., 85c. 
Ricinus (Castor Oil Plant) 
Ornamental Foliage. Drives Away Moles, 
Kills Grasshoppers and Japanese Beetles 
GIANT ZANZIBAR. From seed of this variety, sown in the open ground in May, 
the plants are in full foliage early in July. They attain a height of 12 to 14 feet and 
form a perfect pyramid of foliage and brilliantly colored fruit, presenting a beauti- 
ful tropical appearance. Enormous leaves, 2 to 4 feet across, highly colored light and 
dark green, coppery-bronze and dark green with reddish ribs. The plants are a repel- 
lent to Moles and the foliage death to Japanese Beetles and Grasshoppers. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 30e; % lb., 90c, postpaid. 
WALLFLOWER WILD CUCUMBER 


Evening Scented Stock 
- (Perfume Plant) : 
Matthiola Bicornis. No annual in cultiva- 
tion, even including the Mignonette, sur- 
passes this in the delicate perfume of its 




flowers. The pink and lilac blossoms are FOR QUICK SHADE 
partially closed during the day, but expand Double Early Wonder ; 2 : : 
Magnificent flowers which are noted for their e most rapid growing annual 
roduce their fragrance in the evening. f 
eee ano: % O2Z., 300. : luxuriant colors—rich reds and yellows, some flaked 
- : : vine in existence; grows 20 fee 
with brown and mahogany. If seed is sown in 7 & t 

+ aw" March ‘or April they will produce a wealth of grace- in six weeks. Pretty foliage, fra- 
: e ful spikes set with large double blooms throughout Sak 
“ig Snow on the Mountain the late summer and early fall. Splendid for out- grant white flowers and orna- 
Res doors or as pot plants. Sow from June to Septem- mental prickly seed pods. Pkt 
A (Euphorbia Variegata). One of the finest ber for winter blooming. Delightfully fragrant, and ” 
foliage plants for outdoor planting. Foliage at- last long as cut flowers. Pkt., 15e; % oz., 40c. 10c; % oz., 30c. 
_ftractively veined and margined with white. 
 & feet, Excellent for beds and borders. Pkt., ‘, 
(003 1% oz., 40c. Giant Imperial Stocks 
fg 

GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

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