Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco) 
Handsome, effective, half hardy annuals, blooming pro- 
fusely the entire season and thriving in all soils. 
758 Affinis. White, starlike flowers, deliciously fragrant, 
expand fully in the evening. 2 to 3 feet. 
Pkt., 10c; %% oz., 35c. 
759 Sanderae, Crimson King. Remarkably profuse in 
bloom. Unlike the Affinis, is in full bloom during the day. 
3 to 344 feet. Pkt., 10c; % 02z., 35c. 
760 Sanderae Hybrids. New hybrids, comprising several 
distinct colors or shades. PkKt., 10c; 4% oz., 25c. 
Nierembergia (Dwarf Cup Flower) 
7608 Hippomanica. Lavender-blue flowers on dwarf com- 
pact plants, 4 to 6 inches high with a spread of 8 to 10 
inches. Half-hardy perennial which will winter over if 
given some protection. PEt., 25c. 
Nigella ( Love-in-a-Mist; Lady-in-Green; Devil-in-a-Bush) 
The blue or white flowers are half hidden in the abun- 
dant finely cut foliage, hence its common names. 1 to 14% 
feet. 
761 Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., 35c. 
Phiox Drummondi 
Phlox is one of the easiest and most satisfactory of all 
the summer-flowering annuals, even in poor or stony soil. 
Sow seed early in spring in a sunny location. 
830 Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. 
831 Large Flowering. Extra choice. Mixed colors. Our 
own mixture of the choicest and best strains from differ- 
ent growers. Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 75c. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 75c. 
841 Dwarf (P. Drummondi nana compacta). 6 to 8 inches 
high. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 75c. 
842 Gigantea, Art Shades. A giant-flowered strain in soft 
pastel shades with large white eye. 8 to 10 inches high. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Pure salmon-pink with 
833 Isabellina. Pure yellow. 
842A Gigantea, Salmon Glory. 
creamy white eye. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c. 
843 Star or Fringed (P. Drummondi cuspidata). Mixed 
colors. : Pkt., 10c, 
Poppy 
Well-known hardy plants of quick growth, blooming 
profusely for a considerable time. 
SINGLE ANNUAL POPPIES 
862 Tulip Poppy (Glaucum). Large tulip-shaped flowers, 
deep scarlet. Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 25c. 
870 Shirley. A lovely strain, delicate and rich shades. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 20c. 
871 True Flanders. The scarlet Poppy of the fields of 
Flanders. They flower the first season from spring- 
sown seed. Pkt., 10c; %4 02., 25c. 
DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES 
878 Carnation-Flowered. Mixed. Fine, large, fringed 
flowers of many colors. Pkt., 10c; %4 02., 25c 
880 Dazzler. Orange-scarlet. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
884 Shirley Double Begonia-Flowered. Mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c. 
885 Shirley. Double mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 02., 25c. 
886 Tall Double Carnation-Flowered White. (Fringed.) 
Flowers from 3 to 4 inches across; very double and finely 
fringed. Pure white. Sold out. 
888 Worcester Mixed. Our own mixture of single and 
double annual varieties. All types and colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 25c; 0z., 75c. 
CALIFORNIA POPPY. See Eschscholtzia. 
We deliver free in the United States all Bulbs, Veg- 
etable and Flower Seeds, at prices listed in this cat- 
alog. See inside front cover. Prices subject to change. 

44 Annual Seeds 
Primula 
PRIMULA SINENSIS 
(Chinese Primrose) 
A beautiful winter-blossom greenhouse perennial bloom- 
ing from December to spring. 
900 Ghoicest Mixed. Comprises the finest fringed varie- 
ties. Cannot supply. : 
902 Malacoides. Lilac. Pkt., 25c. 
Portulaca 
Well-known tender annuals, blooming profusely all sum- 
mer. Thrive in most soils and locations, but succeed best 
in a light, sandy soil and sunny spot, enduring any amount 
of dry weather. 
894 Double Choice Mixed. Usually from 50 to 60% of the 
flowers will come double. 
Pkt., 10c; % 02., 75c; 14 02., $1.25; 14 02., $2.25; oz., $4.00. 
895, Single Scarlet. Cannot supply. 
896 Rose. Cannot supply. 
899 Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % 0z., 75c. 
Rhodanthe 
One of the finest everlasting flowers and an excellent 
(Primrose) — 
plant for garden decoration. If flowers are gathered be- 
will retain their color for years. 
920 Mixed Colors. All shades of pink, rose, crimson and 
white. Pkt., 10c. 



























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