THE FLOWER GARDEN 
Flower seeds are divided into three classes: 
ANNUALS—Plants which, when 
grown from seed, mature, flower and 
die in one year. 
BIENNIALS—Plants which live two 
years, usually blooming only during 
the second year. 
PERENNIALS—Plants which, when 
grown from seed, usually begin 
blooming the second year, and con- 
tinue to live and bloom each suc- 
ceeding year. 
AGERATUM MEXICANUM—Annual. 
(Height 12 inches.) The plants are 
bushy, erect, and produce clusters of 
pretty brush-like blue flowers 
throughout the season. They make 
fine borders. Pkt., 5c. 
ALYSSUM—Annual. (Height 6 to 12 
inches.) This plant is used for bor- 
ders, edgings, baskets, pots, rock- 
work and for cutting. Alyssum can 
be increased from cuttings made 
from strong new side shoots, as well 
as by division of the roots. 
Dwari (Carpet of Snow)—Very small, with pretty white 
flowers. Blooms all summer and fall. Pkt., 5¢ 
Sweet Alyssum—Standard variety for borders, window 
boxes, masses, etc. It is of trailing habit, bearing: many 
fragrant white flowers. Pkt., 5c. 
AMARANTHUS—Annual. (2 to 5 feet.) These robust 
annuals are grown for their brilliantly colored foliage. 
They grow very tall and are very effective and showy 
garden plants, adapted for centers and backgrounds of 
flower beds. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding)—Has long drooping red 
spikes. Pkt., 5c. 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat)—The inner foliage is black and 
bronze, tipped with green, and the outer foliage is bright 
red and yellow. This plant is very attractive. Pkt., 5c. 
Cruentus—Bears dark red feathery flowers. Very hardy. 
Pkt., 5c. 
Annual. 

Pkt., 5c. 
Snapdragon 
ASPARAGUS FERN (Plumosus Nanus)—Feathery foli- 
age; used for hanging baskets. Pkt. (15 seeds), 5c. 
House plant. 
ASTERS—Annual. The Aster is one of the most satis- 
factory of the annual flowering plants. It has a great 
variety of size and color and its season of bloom makes 
it valuable for cut flowers. The dwarf varieties lend 
themselves to close planting for cut flowers, while the 
tall varieties are well adapted where careless effects are 
desired. 
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Sweet Alyssum as Border. 
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon)— 
(Height 12 to 24 inches.) 
Flowers the first year. They are 
useful for cutting and keep fresh 
a long time. From seed sown in 
the open ground in May, plants 
will bloom in July and August 
and then continually until frost. 
Coral Red, Bright Red Color 
with White Throat. Pkt., 5e. 
Queen of the North—Snow White. 
Tall Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Annuals, Biennials and Perennials. 
Barteldes Giant Aster—It combines 
the Crego Ostrich Feather type of 
flower with the robust habit of 
growth and length of stem of the 
beauty type. Their immense size, 
their beauty and their long, sturdy 
stems will give them the first place 
among Asters. Mixed colors, Pkt., 20c. 
Giant Crego Aster—These flowers 
are of immense size and borne on 
long stems, have appearance of 
Chrysanthemums; 30 inches high 
and bear an abundance of flowers 
-during August and September. Pink, 
White, Lavender, Blue, Red, Purple, 
Mixed. Pkt., 5Ce 
Quilled Aster—One of the popular 
Needle type and entirely distinct 
from other varieties. Plants grow 
about 20 inches high and bear an 
abundance of flowers on long stems. 
Pkt., 5c. 
Comet or Branching Asters—A med- 
ium, tall variety, excellent for cut- 
ting, flowers very large, petals long, twisted and wavy, 
making a very graceful Chrysanthemum-like flower, 
Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 
Good Mixed Asters—This splendid mixture is unequaled 
for an assortment of kinds and colors. They are selected 
from the choicest varieties. Pkt., 5c. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (Centaurea Cyanus)—Annual. 
(2 feet.) Also called Cornflower, Ragged Sailor and Blue 
Bottle. Excellent for cutting. Reseeds itself so that it is 
practically perennial in habit. Pkt., 5c. 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper)—Annual. (Height, 2 feet.) The 
flowers are of brilliant colors and are produced in great 
profusion. Tender annuals, should be started indoors in 
April or sown outdoors in May. Double Mixed. Double 
White. Double Camelia-Flowered (fine.) Pkt., de. 

Asters 
BELLIS PERENNIS (Double Daisy)—Perennial. (6 
inches.) The flowers are quilled and flat-petaled and 
come in white, red, pink, and variegated. 
Longfellow—Pink. Pkt., 10c. 
Snowball—White. Pkt., 10c. 
Mixed—Pkt., 10c. 
BRACHYCOME—Annual. (6 inches.) A delicate dwarf- 
growing plant, suitable for growing in masses, edging 
and rustic baskets. Flowers are of blue, lilac and white 
with dark and white centers. Pkt., 5c. 
