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Blue Cockade Scabiosa. 
OLDS’ SCABIOSAS 
1157. Blue Cockade. H. A. This new variety 
of Scabiosa is a pure azure-blue in color. Blooms 
are rich and conical in shape, supported on long, 
wiry stems. A wonderful flower for cutting as 
well as bedding. PkKt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1155. Double Mixed. H. A. Tall Flowering. 
(Pinecushion.) A variety of soft colors and 
shades. Easy to grow. Makes beautiful bouquets. 
ee days when cut. Pkt., 5c; Ye oz., 40c; 
0Z., c; 
1158. Rosette. H. A: A beautiful shade of 
deep rose heavily suffused with salmon. The 
flowers are extra large and the stems are long 
and stiff. See page 37. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1153. Ageratum Blue. H. A. New blue 
Scabiosa. Longer stems and larger flowers than 
the old type. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1154. lLoveliness. H. A. Salmon-rose shades 
of the new improved strain of Scabiosas. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1159. Salmon Beauty. H. A. A new pure 
salmon. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
1162. Fire King. H. A. The best fiery scar- 
lets -PEt., 20c; 2 pkts.; 15c: 
1163. King of Blacks. H. A. Rich reddish 
blackie EKt lOc: 2 *pkts., 15c: 




Olds’ Scabiosa Collection 
1164C. Scabiosas make excellent bouquets 
that last for days. This collection will furnish 
a beautiful selection for cutting. Each collec- 
tion consists of 1 pkt. each of the following: 
Rosette, Ageratum Blue, Loveliness, Salmon 
Beauty, Fire King and King of Blacks. Price: 
All six pkts. for only 35c, postpaid. 
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Weeks’ Stocks, 
Large Flowering Dwarf Ten 
Flowering Dwarf Ten Weeks. 
(Mixed.) The flowers appear 
on long, stiff stalks like small 
rosettes. They are exceedingly 
shades of the most delicate col- 
ors. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 

OLDS’ SNAPDRAGONS 
840. Dwarf Mixed. Rust-Proof. (Nanum 
Maximum.) H. A. Snapdragons were a feature 
of the old-fashioned garden. Then for a time 
they were neglected until, when the improved 
new yarieties appeared, they suddenly became 
popular again. The brilliant blossoms remain 
through the summer and fall. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c3; % oz., 65c; Ye oz., $1.15; oz., $2.00. 
841. Giant Fragrant. Mixed. Rust-Proof. 
H. A. (Maximum.) Grows 3 feet tall with long 
stalks of large flowers, two to three inches 
across. Our strain is the largest of all. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % oz., 85c; % oz., $1.65; 
oz., $3.00. ‘ 
839. Rosalie. (Majus Grandiflorum.) Rust- |) 
Proof. H. A. A new shade of rich deep rose. 
See page 38 for description and color illustration. 
PKt., 10¢; 2 pkts., 15c. 
842. Mr. L. L. Olds. (Majus Grandiflora.) 
Rust-Proof. H. A. Huge yellow florets spaced 
on long strong stems. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
834. Harmony. (Majus Grandiflorum.) Rust- 
Proof. H. A. Beautiful terra cotta and yellow, 
shaded rose. Height, 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c. 
835. Shasta, (Majus Grandiflorum.) Rust- 
Proof. H. A. Pure white Snapdragon. 2% 
feet in height, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
836. Pinkie. (Majus Grandiflorum.) Rust- 
Proof. H. A. A rich clear pink. Height 2% 
feet, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
837. Torchlight. (Majus Grandifiorum.) Rust- 
Proof. H. A. Garnet suffused orange, bright 
yellow lip. Height 214 feet, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c, ; 
838. Wallflower Red. (Majus Grandiflorum.) 
Rust-Proof. H. A, Pure wallflower red. Height 
2% feet. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
844. University of California. Mixed. (Rust- 
Proof.) In the last few years many 
flower growers and gardeners had to give up 
the growing of Antirrhinums (Snapdragons) due 
to the severe damages caused by rust. The Uni- 
versity of California was very active in pro- 
ducing a strain of rust-proof Antirrhinum and 
this new mixture has been named after that 
university. In trials over 75% of the plants 
were rust-proof. The University of Oalifornia 
Mixture contains practically all the colors to be 
found in Snapdragons and we are very proud 
to offer this most excellent mixture of rust-proof 
Snapdragons to our customers. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c; % oz., 75c; Yq oz., $1.40; oz., $2.50. 

1310. VINCA, Mixed. 
T. P. (Old Maid.) A very 
pretty plant growing about 
15 inches in height. It 
forms a very attractive, 
bushy plant with an abun- 
dance of dark, glossy, 
green foliage and bears a “ ; Z 
profusion of single flowers ==, es" ae. 
1% inches across at the = 
axils of the leaves. Blooms & 













































in August from  early- | 
sown seed, Pkt., 10c; 2 & 
pkts., 15c, 
Vinca. 
1315. WALLFLOWER. H. H:. P. EHarly 
Flowering. Mixed. Half hardy perennials which 
are treated here in the North as annuals, bear- 
ing spikes of deliciously fragrant spring flowers. 
The rich red and yellow coloring of the flowers 
is very effective. They are easily grown and 
last well as cut flowers. Pkt., 5c. 
1172. STOCKS. H. A, Large 
agrant and range through all 
1351. AMAZEMENT 
FLOWER GARDEN. This 
mixture is made up of many 
attractive and easily grown 
annuals. Will please you 
with a succession of bloom 
from early spring until late 
fall. 
WY 02., 
lb., 50c. 
Extra large pkt., 5c; 
10c; .0z., 15c;- 14 


Olds’ Snapdragon Collection 
843C. Each collection consists of one full- 
sized packet of the following: Harmony, 
Terra Cotta and yellow shaded rose; Pinkie, 
clear pink; Shasta, white; Torchlight, garnet 
suffused orange, yellow lip; Wallflower Red, 
pure Wallflower red; Mr. L. L. Olds, yellow. 
No finer collection of Snapdragons could be 
desired by any gardener. The price is only 
40c postpaid for all six packets. 

1160. SCHIZANTHUS, Wisetonensis. H. A. 
Mixed. (Butterfly Flower.) One of the dain- 
tiest of annuals and easily grown. Quickly 
grows into a bushy plant so completely covered 
with many-colored flowers that the foliage is al- 
most concealed. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, 
13801. TORENIA. (Wishbone Flower) Four- 
nieril. HF. One of the finest flowers for 
growing in hot, dry climates. The bush is 
about 10 inches high, completely covered with 
lovely richly colored Snapdragon-like flowers of 
delightful sky-blue with a dash of gold on the 
lips. It is excellent for rock gardens, © pots, 
and hanging baskets as it does very well in 
partial shade. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
1302. THUNBERGIA. Alota. H. 
Eyed Susan. A _ well-known trailing plant for 
training on stumps and fences. The leaves are 
heart shaped and the flowers creamy orange color 
A, Black- 
with throat and eyes of dark blue or black, 
Blooms in mid-summer. Suitable for window 
boxes: PEt. 10c; 2 pkts., 5c, 
1140. RICINUS 
Z AN ZI BARIEN- 
SIS. H. A. (Castor] 
Bean.) Stately, or- 
namental plants 8 
to 10 feet tall, with 
picturesque foliage, 
giving a_ tropical 
effect. Pkt., 5c; 
oz., 15c; % Ih, 
45c, 




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University of California Snapdragons, 
Ricinus (Castor Bean). 
