Snapdragon, Super Giant 
SCHIZANTHUS 
Butterfly Flower. A very pretty, hardy annual which grows easily in any good garden soil. pe 
bushy plants with finely laciniated foliage, covered with dainty flowers handsomely marke ie 
contrasting colors, somewhat resembling some species of orchids. Sow in the open border m May an 
thin to stand over a foot apart. They will flower m late summer in cool latitudes. 
Dwarf Masterpiece. Pkt. 20c; #0z. 35c; oz. $1; Woz. $3 
This is the finest strain of all for pot culture. The dwarf, compact plants form pyramids 6 to 8 inches Betas 
are very free flowering. The plants are of good size and come in a varied well-balanced color assortment, including 
the darker and brighter colors. Schizanthus ts excellent as a cool temperature plant. A January Sorina ne ore 
will make fine 3-inch plants for spring. A late summer or fall sowing, grown In a 45-degree greenhouse, will make 
5 to 6-inch pot flowering specimens by February. Used for summer bedding, where the summers are cool, 
SNAPDRAGON 
Antirrhinum. These are among the aristocrats of the garden and are useful in unlimited degree, being 
fine for both bedding and cutting purposes. The stately, graceful {lower spikes, many to each plant, 
come in the most pleasing shades and in three height classes. In good soil they flower continually 
from July to frost and should be cut promptly when faded. Sow the seed outdoors in May, thinning 
plants to allow ample room for development, but it is better to start the seed indoors in February or 
March, sowing the seed thinly m flats of soil topped with a thin Jayer of sand or finely sifted coal ash. 
Keep moderately moist in a fairly warm place until erowth appears. After that give air and light, 
but not direct sunlight. Water carefully, keeping moist but not wet. To prevent damping off use Seme- 
san. Set plants in the border in May, the tall varieties at least 1 foot apart and the dwarfs 9 inches. 
RUST-RESISTANT STRAINS 
The development of these new rust-resistant Snapdragons is one of the greatest recent accomplishments. It is now 
possible to grow perfect Snaps where you previously failed due to rust infection. Rust-resistant seed germinates 
better, the plants are more vigorous, the foliage clean and the flowering season prolonged. 
Rustproof Rosalie (majus grandiflorum). Pkt. 15c; Moz. 60c; Moz. $1; oz. $3; lb. $9 
All-America Winner. One of the most popular summer Snapdragon for outdoor culture. The large 
flowers are a beautiful rich deep rose on nice stems for cutting. Height 30 mches. 
Rustproof Super Giants. Each, pkt. 15c; yg0z. 45c; Ygoz. 75c; Voz. $1.25; oz. $3.75; lb. $11.25 
These are the finest of the tall strains. The plants, each bearing many spikes closely set with giant blooms of perfect 
form, grow to a height of 3 feet. They are superb for outdoor borders and very popular for cut-flowers. 
Alaska (Snowflake). White. Daffodil. Two-tone Daffodil-yellow. 
Apple Blossom. Rose-pink, white tube. Indian Summer. Coppery orange-scarlet. 
Campfire. Scarlet, dark foliage. Loveliness. Rose-pink. 
Canary Bird. Canary-yellow. Pink Sensation. Pink. 
Copper King. Bronzy copper. Yellow Giant. Yellow. 
Crimson. Dark foliage. 
Rustproof Super Giants, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; ysoz. 45c; hoz. 75c; Moz. $1.25; oz. $3.75; IIb. $11.25 
iLhis 1s'a splendid mixture of the above and additional colors, and is very well balanced. The flowers 
are of enormous size and well placed in magnificent spikes. The plants are robust and free-flowering. 
Rustproof Super Majestic Half-Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 15c; j;0z. 35c; Moz. $1; oz. $3; Yb. $9 
The finest half-dwarf strain with individual flowers of huge size on nicely tapered, immense spikes. 
The very full plants are base branching, 16 to 20 inches high, and are as fme for cutting as for garden. 
Rustproof Half-Dwarf. Each, pkt. 15c; 340z. 35c: 4 - 
For many years this class has been a universal favorite, and will become even more aT igen SRE 
strain. The plants grow about 18 inches high and produce large flowers on stems long enough for cutting. The 
bushy plants bloom continuously through summer and fall, and are superb for garden display. 
Amber and Gold. A very popular color combination. Indian Girl. A rich shad I 
Carmine Rose. A bright clear shade of this color. Red Rockett A Bierce Bracke Uae 
DuBarry. Striking flaming salmon-rose Wildfire. Bright ora ili 
: ming sa : ; nge-scarlet o 
Garnet. Fine flowers in rich velvety crimson. Z Petes bags. 
Rustproof Half-Dwarf, Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Ygoz. 60c; Moz. $1; oz. $3; 4b. $9 
This contains the above varieties and many other colors. It is a very popular mixture for flat-grown plants 
REGULAR STRAINS 
These are not rustproof and are useful where there has been no difficulty with rust in growing Snapdragons 
Regular Half-Dwarf, Black Prince. Pkt. 15e: oad : 
Not rustproof but outstanding for its dark black-crimson flower and dark stem Mladen avae saarines vie 
Tom Thumb, Mixed. Pkt. 10c: +:0z. 30c: 1 f f 
These are not rustproof. Start the seed indoors in February and grow them i Rees feeder egret A zine 
and pinch the plants a few times, by the middle of May they will develop into heavy 2-inch pot-plants ay eae 
more flower spikes. Because of their 6-inch height they are admirable for rock-gardens. ges 

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