Asters—Continued 
*Superfine Double Mixed 
Wilt-Resistant 
1157 Finest Mixed Pkt., 10c; “% oz., 50c 
This exquisite mixture is very carefully made from all the different colors 
of the double growing sorts. This insures a good range of all colors in 
all seasons of bloom. 
BACHELOR BUTTON (See Centaurea) 
BABY BREATH (See Gypsophila) 
Balsam - Lady Slipper 
1272 Double Mixed Pkt., 10c; 4 02., 25¢ 
A charming old-fashioned garden favorite. Blooms from July until frost. 
Height 20 inches. 
BEANS (See Scarlet Runner) 
BLUE LACE FLOWER (See Didiscus) 
BLACK-EYED SUSAN (See Thunbergia) 
The Height Given for Each Variety is Average, and Some Variation is 
Natural Under Different Growing Conditions. 

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Begonias - Tuberous-Rooted 
Begonias, besides being most useful throughout many months of the 
year, make invaluable summer-bedding plants, owing to their sturdy free- 
flowering habit. They will bloom in about 6 months from the time the 
seed is sown. 
1283 Prize Double Mixed Pkt., 50¢ 
Our mixed strain includes charming shades. 
Calceolaria 
The seed may be sown from May to July. It should be started in pans 
and placed in moist heat; cover the seeds with a mere dusting of fine 
mould and water moderately. On the appearance of the second leaf 
promptly prick off the seedlings into pots. 
1286 Dwarf Prize Mixed Pkt., 50c 
This strain has become popular in recent years for indoor decoration in 
pots, owing to its dwarf and compact habit. The flowers, which are 
smaller than the large-flowered types, are produced in great profusion 
in a wide range of beautiful coiors. Height 1 foot. 
Calendula 
The ideal garden flower with their bright shades of cream through yellow 
to deep orange from late summer until frost. Growing 2 feet with plenty 
of foliage, makes it useful in your garden. Makes good flowers to cut for 
bouquets. 20 to 24 inches. The way to grow better Calendulas for fall 
_ flowers is to sow the seed in late June or early July. You get better and 
more flowers in cooler weather. For early summer flowers the seed may 
be started indoors in late March. 

Aster, Giant American Branching 
1290 Lemon Queen Pkt., 10c 
A large double, bright lemon-yellow of the same type as Orange King. 
1297 Orange Fantasy (Crested) Pkt., 10c 
New. A distinct large flowering Calendula. The outside petals are long 
and twisted, inner petals are short and curled. Color, beautiful shades 
Deibie uhiweduwalsans of copper-orange, petals edged mahogany-red. 
1289 Orange King Improved Pie 
This is a wonderful stock of the finest orange Calendula yet introduced. 
_Large double flowers of rich deep orange. 
1296 Sunshine ( Chrysantha) Pkt., 10c 
A truly fascinating variety. A pleasing shade of yellow, long stems and 
graceful Chrysanthemum-formed flowers. 

1294 Large Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c 
All colors. 
California Poppy - Eschscholizia 
1608 Holmes’ Superfine Mixed Pkt., 10c; % 02.,.50¢ 
A beautiful variety of large flowering saucer-shaped blossoms, with bril- 
liant: frilled and fluted flowers, in unusual array of colors from yellow, 
pink, old gold, red, purple, orange, and cream. Very easily grown, pre- 
ferring a dry sunny location. Annual. 1 foot. 

THE BOOK of ANNUALS 
By Alfred C. Hottes 
Complete and easy to use; it deals with seed sowing, transplanting 
and cultivation, describing fully all popular garden annuals together 
with information as to where to use them. 
$1.50, Postpaid 


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