SWEET WILLIAM 
This hardy biennial, flowering in May or June, is best sown in June or July in frames or in the open 
ground. Transplant the young plants 8 to 12 inches apart in September or October to bloom the fol- 
lowing spring. It supplies a wealth of color for the hardy border in spring, and is a useful cut-flower. 
Single Varieties. Each pkt. 15c; Moz. 50c; 14o0z. 85c; oz. $2.50; 4Ib. $7.50 
Dark Crimson, Newport Pink, Purple Beauty, Scarlet Beauty and Giant White. 
Single Mixed. A well-balanced color blend. Pkt. 15c; l4oz. 40c; Moz. 65c; oz. $2; Mlb. $6 
Midget Single Mixed. Pkt. 20c; ygoz. 50c; Moz. $1.50; oz. $4.50; 14Ib. $13.50 
This is a wonderfully fie strain for pot culture, as it forms very small, balled plants 4 inches high, with brightly 
colored small flowers, many of which are tri-colored. 
Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 40c; Yoz. 65c; oz. $2; Y{Ib. $6; Ib. $18 
This, grown in mixture, is very much more popular than the single varieties, because of the fullness 
of the flower. The colors include all of the known shades to be found in this class and are very attrac- 
tive. The strong, robust plants grow to a height of about 114 feet. 
Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; Moz. 65c; oz. $2; 4Ib. $6 
This is an unusually fine strain and is ideal for bedding-plant culture. The plants are dwarf, very 
compact, growing 8 inches high, and make nice pot-plants for spring sale. The colors include all of 
the rich dark tones, as well as the bright, light shades, and are nicely balanced. 
VERONICA 
Speedwell. Very pretty plants for the perennial border, best spaced 6 to 8 inches apart in groups. 
They like ordinary soil and a sunny location. To encourage new growth and a new crop of flowers 
cut back the flowers as they fade. This greatly lengthens the period of bloom. 
Spicata. _ ‘ ’ f Pkt. 15c; ;0z. 35c; Moz. $1; oz. $3 
Long terminal spikes of violet-blue in June and July, on 114-foot plants. Divide the plants every third year. 
VIOLA CORNUTA 
Tufted Pansies. Because of their perpetual flowering character and the charm of their dainty flowers 
produced in the greatest abundance, these are becoming more favored each year for the rock-garden 
and for edging purposes. Good-sized plants can be ready by late spring from a January indoor seeding, 
although they are usually started in the summer for bloom in the followmg spring. They appreciate 
deep soil enriched with rotted manure, and will thrive best planted 8 inches apart in a sunny location. 
The 8-inch plants bloom continuously through sprmg and summer. 
Arkwright Ruby. é : Pkt. 20c; soz. 50c; 7s0z. 85c; Moz. $2.50; oz. $7.50 
This new, large-flowered variety has beautiful ruby-crimson blooms with terra-cotta shadings. 
Bizarre. ‘ F Not available 
A most unusual color, the two upper petals being pure violet-purple, the lower three petals apricot. 
Blue Perfection. : : Pkt. 20c; sy0z. 50c; s40z. 85c; 140z. $2.50; oz. $7.50 
In this variety the petals are bright mid-blue, and the flowers are of good size. 
Chantreyland. ’ Pkt. 20c; syoz. 50c; 7502. 85c; 140z. $2.50; oz. $7.50 
A striking variety, with perfectly formed, large, pure apricot flowers, produced through a long season. 
Lutea splendens. _ Pkt. 20c; gy0z. 40c; ys0z. 65c; 140z. $2; oz. $6 
Bright, cheerful flowers of deep sulphur-yellow, produced in abundance on dwarf, compact plants. 
Papilio, Purple. ; _ Pkt. 20c; y0z. 40c; y50z. 65c; Moz. $2; oz. $6 
This is a richly colored deep violet-purple self, on short wiry stems above the nicely foliaged plants. 
White Perfection. Pkt. 20c; a,0z. 40c; #50z. 65c; Moz. $2; oz. $6 
This attractive pure white variety is produced in great numbers through a long season. 
Mixed. Pkt. 20c; #0z. 40c; j;0z. 65c; Woz. $2; oz. $6 
A well-balanced blend of the above and additional varieties. 
WALLFLOWER 
Although perennials, these are best treated in northern latitudes as biennials. Sow the seed in June 
or July and winter over in a protected coldframe for transplanting outdoors when safe in the spring. 
For other varieties of Wallflower see Annual List. 
English, Double, Mixed. Pkt. 20c; #50z. 45c; 14oz. $1.25; oz. $3.75 
A very fine mixture made up from the choicest varieties, with nicely balanced colors. Delightfully fragrant. 
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Sweet William 
Double Mixed 
, Veronica spicata 

Wallflower 
English Double Mixed 
Viola cornuta 
Chantreyland 
