RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant). Hardy Annual. Heavy plants, with 
large leaves, giving a sort of subtropical effect when grown on 
lawns or in the center of beds. Plants grow 5 to 8 feet high. 
Zanzibarensis. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 4b. 70 cts. 
New Annual Canterbury Bells 
The 214-foot plants bloom in less than six months from seed. 
Angelus Bell, deep rose; Blue Bell, cambridge-blue; 
Liberty Bell, deep violet-blue; Mission Bell, clear pink; 
Wedding Bell, charming pure white; Finest Mixed: Each, 
pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; one of each of the 5 named 
varieties for 35 cts. Each, 1Zoz. 25 cts.; 140z. 40 cts. 
Persicifolia grandifiora (Peach Bell). Hardy Perennial. 
Blue. Grows 2 to 4 feet high, with fine wide-open bells of 
blue. Superb for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; 
Yyoz. 85 cts.; 1goz. $1.50. 
Canterbury Bells or Cup-and-Saucer. Hardy Biennial. 
(Ger. 15 days.) The flower gives the appearance of a cup and 
saucer. One of the noblest and most effective plants in the 
garden. Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, or Pink, and 
Mixed Colors. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; Woz. 
65 cts.; 1goz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
PERENNIAL SCABIOSA, Caucasica Giant Hybrid, 
Isaac House Strain (Blue Bonnet). Very large fringed 
and ruffled flowers in shades of blue from lavender to dark 
blue on long stems. Improved strain of Caucasica. Grows 
3 feet high. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Moz. 95 cts.; 
Yoz. $1.75; oz. $6. For Annual Scabiosa, see page 57. 
SALVIA 
BONFIRE (Scarlet Sage). Hardy Annual. (Ger. 15 days.) 
The spikes of flowers are brilliant scarlet and stand clear 
above the dark green foliage. Bushes 2 feet high. Pkt. 
15 cts.; Moz. 90 cts.; Moz. $1.50; oz. $5. 
Azurea grandiflora. Hardy Perennial. Sky-blue flowers in 
August and September. Grows 3 feet high. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
3 pkts. 50-cts.; Moz. $1.25; Woz. $2.25; oz. $4. 
STOCKS (Gilliflower) Annual 
SCHELL’S MAMMOTH BEAUTY OF NICE. A strain pro- 
ducing immense spikes of large, magnificent flowers, double, 
and delightfully fragrant. The plants grow 18 inches high. 
For brilliancy of color, duration of bloom, and pleasing fra- 
grance, they are unsurpassed. Splendid for outside and for 
pot-plants for house culture in winter. Sow seed in May. 
Monte Carlo. Yellow. Queen Alexandra. Lilac. 
Summer Night. Blue. Mont Blane. White. 
Souv. de Monaco. Crimson. Beauty of Nice. Pink. 
Salmon King. Salmon-rose. Schell’s Splendid Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; oz. 70c.; oz. $1.25 

‘Ten-Weeks Stocks in Separate Colors 
So called because they bloom in ten weeks after planting the 
seed. Grow 15 inches tall. A fine bedding plant. 
Azure-Blue Crimson Lavender 
Blood-Red - Dark Blue Purple 
Bright Pink Flesh White 
Canary- Yellow Schell’s Choice Mixture 
Each, pkt. 10c.; 3 pkts. 25c.; goz. 45c.; 1402. 80c. 
DOUBLE GIANT EXCELSIOR, ROSE-PINK. A true 
Column Stock and the first clear rose-pink. Of greatest value 
for florists and for garden use. The florets are huge— 
21% inches across—very double, and closely packed on the 
long, strong spikes. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1; s;0z. $1.50, 
SUPER-GIANT IMPERIAL, DARK BLUE. Each plant 
produces from 12 to 15 huge flower-spikes covered with large, 
rich dark blue florets, 114 to 2 inches across, 40 to 50 open at 
one time. In full bloom the plants are fully 3 feet high. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; }g0z. 75 cts. 

Stocks, Early 
Branching 
Beauty of Nice 
Stocks 
Ten-Weeks 
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Saponaria vaccaria 
multiflora rosea 
Schizanthus 
Giant-Flowering Hybrids 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower). Annual. (Ger. 
12 days.) The plants are in bloom in a few weeks from 
sowing. Splendid for outside and for pot-plants in the 
house in late winter and in early spring. Plants grow about 
1% feet high and are covered with myriads of beautiful 
orchid-like flowers of every color. 
Schell’s Giant-flowering Hybrids. Outstanding for best 
florist trade. Pkt. 15 cts.; ;;0z. 50 cts. 
SAPONARIA vaccaria multiflora rosea. This is an annual. 
The plants grow 2 feet high and are a perfect mass of the 
daintiest and most graceful pretty satiny pink flowers, 
somewhat resembling an enlarged Baby’s Breath. Beauti- 
ful in the garden and exquisitely charming as a cut-flower 
for vasing alone or with any other flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Voz. 25 cts.; %oz. 45 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS. Annual rapid-growing vine; 
makes a good screen or shade. Vines are covered with 
sprays of bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms, and these are 
followed by dark scarlet pods which are very delicious when 
cooked. Pkt. 10 cts.; 0z. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; 441b. 65 cts. 
VERBENAS (Annual) 
SCHELL’S NEW GIANT-FLOWERED MIXTURE. Con- 
taining all giant-flowering varieties of richest colors (see it 
in color on page 60). Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts. 
Spectrum Red. (Awarded Medal.) Handsome, bright intense 
scarlet—indeed a gorgeous flower 1 foot high. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
3 pkts. 25 cts.; Woz. 60 cts.; oz. $1; oz. $3.50. 
Verbena, Dwarf Compact, Fireball. New. A dwarf, com- 
pact Verbena about 6 inches high, literally covered with 
bright scarlet blooms, excellent for borders, beds, or pot- 
plants. Continuous bloomer. Pkt. 10 cts.; Woz. $1.25. 
Moss Verbena (JV. erinoides). Annual. Produces a mass of 
lace-like foliage, spreading over the ground like a carpet. 
The blue and white flowers are borne in great profusion from 
June until frost. Fine for beds, borders, baskets, and rock- 
gardens. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). UHardy Perennial. 
A more beautiful sight than a thick, massed bed of Sweet 
Williams is difficult to find. The plants, which are hardy, 
will present a glorious sheet of bright flowers continually, 
Fine for bouquets. 1 to1ift. high. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 65 cts.; Moz. $1.25. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 85 cts.; 1goz. $1.50. 
Poppies, Hardy Perennial 
Iceland Poppy, Yellow Wonder. Stems, 2 feet long. Will 
keep 10 days after cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts. 
Iceland Poppy, Schell’s Imperial Jewel Mixture. Perennial. 
An extraordinary new Iceland Poppy in complete color range. 
Their rich silky flowers on strong stems will add great beauty 
to your garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4 pkts. 50 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 
Annual Single Poppy, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; loz. 60 cts. 

‘Sweet William Stocks, Giant Imperial 
Annual Single Mixed 
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