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ARABIS (ROCK CRESS) 
An early spring flowering perennial of easy culture. 
Specially adapted for edging and rockery. 
1530—Alpina — Pure white blossoms in early 
spring. 6”. Pkt., $0.10; 3 pkts., $0.25. 
1531—Alpina Nana Compacta — 
high. Very beautiful. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
1533—-Alpina Rosea—1’ Flowers pink in May. 
Pkt. $0.25; 3 pkts for $0.60. 
Only 4” 
ARCTOTIS (AFRICAN DAISY) 
Easily grown and free blooming annuals from 
Africa. 
1535—Grandis — (Blue-eyed African dai- 
sy) — The blue centre of the white flowers makes 
it both unique and attractive. Blooms in August 
and is good for cutting. Pkt., $0.10 3 pkts., $0.25. 
1536—Breviscapa Orange — Deep orange. 
Most attractive; award of merit.R.H.S. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
1537—New Large Flowered Hybrids — Showy 
red and orange shades. Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40 
ARGEMONE (PRICKLY POPPY) 
1540—Hybrida Grandiflora — Very interesting 
plants 2 feet high with prickly leaves and yellowish 
flowers resembling poppies. 
Pkt., $0.10; 3 pkts., $0.25. 
AUBRIETIA (FALSE WALL CRESS) 
Pretty low growing perennial suitable for edging, 
borders and for the rock garden. 
1567—Large Flowered Mixed — 6 to 7” 
Pkt., $0.25; 3 pkts., $0.60. 
-ARMERIA (SEA PINK OR THRIFT) 
1550—Formosa — Very hardy perennial with 
deep pink flowers, 12 inches. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
1551—Giant Pink—2’ Flowers bright rose magenta. 
Pkt., $0.35; 3 pkts., $1.00. 
ASCLEPIAS 
1553—Curassavica, 2’—Lovely greenhouse plant 
flowering the first year from seed. Orange. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
ASPERULA (WOODRUFF) 
1563—Azurea Setosa—Light blue flowers of 
delightful fragrance. Annual. 12”. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
1564—Tinctoria.—Tiny small white flowers 
resembling baby’s breath. In bloom from June till 
August. Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
ASPARAGUS 
Excellent house plant. The 
fine foliage is useful for 
mixing in bouquets of cut 
flowers. 
1542—Plumosus Nanus. 
Easily raised from seed 
when sown early in spring. 
Valuable for bouquets and 
table decoration. 
Pkt., $0.20; 100 seeds, 
$0.50. 
1544—Sprengeri. Droo- 
ping foliage adapted for 
hanging baskets and cut- 
tings. Pkt., $0.15; 100 
seeds, $0.45. 
ANTHEMIS 
(Hardy Marguerite) 
1525—Tinctoria Kelwayi. Handsome hardy pe- 
rennial bearing all summer daisy-like bright yellow 
flowers. Excellent for cutting, 2 feet. 
Pkt., $0.10; 3 pkts., $0.25. 
1527—Perry’s Variety. Pale yellow, splendid cut 
flowers. Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 
ARNICA 
1555 — 
Perennial plant about 
2 feet high with 
Montana. 
yellow fragrant 
flowers. Good for the 
rock garden. 
(Sold out). 

Arnica Montana 
BAPTISIA (FALSE INDIGO) 
1569—Australis.—A strong .growing perennial, 
3 feet high. Dark green deeply cut foliage and spikes 
of dark blue peashaped flowers in June and July. 
Pkt., $0.15; 3 pkts., $0.40. 

Bidens Humilis 
(Sold out). 
BIDENS (BUR MARIGOLD) 
Tuberous rooted plant like the dahlia, growing 3’ 
high, producing all summer pink or white flowers 
which look like Giant Cosmos. Should be started 
inside like Mignon dahlia in March. 
1582—Humilis—(Miniature Cosmos). Yellow 
flowers. (Sold out.) 
FOLIAGE BEGONIA 
1584—Rex.—Beautiful house or conservatory plant 
on account of its highly decorative foliage. 
(Sold out.) 
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Begonia Semperflorens 
BEGONIA (WAX FLOWER) 
Sow in the hotbed or in the house in february or 
march. Pot young seedlings when large enough. 
In a few months they begin to display their splendid 
and continuous bloom. Greenhouse perennial. 
BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS 
1595—Alba. Pure white flowers. Pkt., $0.25. 
1596—Atropurpurea Vernon.—Deep blood red 
flowers with dark leaves, 12 inches. Pkt., $0.25. 
1598—Albert Martin.—Bright crimson-scarlet 
flowers, dark foliage, 12 inches. Pkt., $0.30. 
1599—Blaze of fire—(Fire Sea).—Large fiery red 
flowers with green foliage. Compact habit. 
Pkt., $0.35. 
1600—Glow.—5 to 6 inches. New dwarf fiery 
bright deep red flowers with green foliage. 
Pkt., $0.50. 
1601—Gustave Knaache.—Large carmine scarlet 
flowers with light green foliage, 8 inches. 
Pkt., $0.50. 
1602—Xmas crimson — scarlet 
flowers, semi-dwarf. 
1603—Xmas Pink. 
Cheer.—Large 
Pkt., $0.50. 
Warm rose pink flowers. 
Pkt., $1.00. 
1604—Salmon Queen.—Pkt., $0.50. 
1605—White Queen. Large pure white flowers, 
light green foliage, 10”. Pkt., $0.30. 
1608—Superb Mixed.—Pkt., $0.25. 
BEGONIA GRACILIS 
They are very similar to the Semperflorens class 
but not quite as tall. Their average height varies 
from 6 to 8 inches. 
1585—Carmen.—Bright pink flowers with richly 
contrasting bronze foliage. Pkt., $0.50. 
1586—Luminosa.—Deep dark scarlet, 
reddish brown. Pkt., $0.25. 
1587—Luminosa Compacta.—Small dark brown 
foliage hidden by masses of bright scarlet blossoms. 
foliage 
Pkt., $0.30. 
1589—Radio.—Extra large flowered, carmine 
scarlet with green foliage. 
Pkt., $0.25 
1593—Mixed.—An assortment of the best com- 
mercial varieties. Pkt.. $0.25. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA 
1610—Single Mixed.—Laing’s Gold Medal strain. 
Pkt., $0.50; 3 pkts., $1.25. 
1612—Frilled Mixed.—The flowers are of large 
size from 4 to 6 inches in diameter with beautiful 
frilled and wavy petals. Not unlike the finest single 
fringed Petunias. Pkt., $0.75; 3 pkts., $2.00. 
1614—Double Mixed.—A reallv double flowered 
mixture. Pkt., $0.75; 3 pkts., $2.00. 
‘| For Tuberous rooted begonia bulbs 
see ‘‘miscellaneous bulbs’’ section of ca 
talogue. 
