




| ee (Baby's Breath) 
ae. Lak tick-growing annual, bear- 
: ing a. profusion of small, open, 
bell-shaped flowers. Grows 18 to 
24 inches tall. Extensively grown 
by florists for use in mixed bou- 
. For continuous display of 
thoy make several sowings two 
weeks apart. Will do well in 
poor soils. 
WHITE. Dir stock is a special 
strain producing extra large pure 
White flowers. Pkt., 10c; %% 02z., 

CRIMSON. Very colorful and 
similar to our strain of white but 
with smaller blooms. Pkt., 10c; 
M4 02., 45c. 
ROSE. Similar to Crimson in 
shape and size, but with flowers 
- of dainty bright rose color. Pkt., 
‘1005 44 14 oz. 45c. 

i For perennial Gypsophila 
see page 46 for seed and 
page 49 for plants. 

' DATURA 
(Trumpet Flower) «~ 
WRIGHTII. The best annual 
variety. A handsome, hardy 
- plant, 3 feet high, bearing im- 
mense trumpet-shaped flowers of 
white, tinged with lilac. Average 
about 8 inches in length by 5 
inches across. Delightfully fra- 
grant. Started early, will bloom 
from early summer until fall. 
Easy to grow. Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 
50c. 

ORNAMENTAL 
COTTON 
a Many people in the North have 
never seen cotton growing. As it 
DIANTHUS OR PINKS 
Few flowers can equal the old-fashioned Pinks in 
beauty and profusion of blooms. They are easily 
grown and do well in almost any kind of soil and 
location. The varieties listed on this page are biennials, but 
are usually treated as annuals, and are a mass of bloom within 
a few weeks after seed is planted. Excellent for cutting. As 
a rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, flower- 
ing abundantly the following season. 
CHINESE, Double. Sometimes called Indian Pinks. Handsome 
clusters of very double flowers; many bright colors, Pkt., (0c; 
Yq oz., 40c; % oz., 70c. 
FIREBALL. Hane double ; rich, blood-red ; splendid for eut- 
ting or as a border. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
HEDDEWIG! DOUBLE. Large double blooms in many showy 
colors, varying from the richest velvety crimson to the most 
delicate rose. Pkt., 10ce; %4 oz., 40c; 1% oz., 70c. 
LACINIATUS, Double Mixed. TFlowers very large and double 
and the edges of the petals are exquisitely fringed. A fine mix- 
ture of brilliant colors—white, pink, rose, red and maroon 
shades, with white edges and variegated. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 45c. 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
(Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William) 
-A cross between an annual Pink and Sweet William, com- 
bining the free and continuous blooming qualities of the former 
and the hardiness of the latter. Good for borders, cut flowers, 
and especially adapted for rock gardens. ‘ While strictly speaking 
a biennial, it comes into bloom from seed as quickly as an an- 
nual. Height, 1 foot. Colors run from intense velvety crimson 
through the shades of lighter red, rose, light pink and white. Seed 
in mixture of colors only. -Pkt., 5c; 4% oz., 40c; % oz., 70c. 
DIANTHUS HEDDENSIS 
SINGLE MIXED. A tetraploid variety with well-formed 2” 
flowers in clusters on 16” stems that are fine for eutting as well 
as very colorful in borders and beds. This variety is extra rugged 
and will do well during extreme temperatures. A complete range 
of colors and color combinations. Pkt., 20¢; 14 oz., 60c. 
Dahlias are 
bloom the first 
sown early. 
DAHLIA SEED 
from seed as naoteee veel and will 
year if seed is 





To meet the 
Dianthus Sweet Wivelsfield 
growing de- 
mand for win- 
EVERLASTINGS 3:1): 
for Winter Bouquets — °_ beve pre: 
pared a special 
mixture of all 
the leading varieties of annual Everlastings, such as Acro- 
clinium, Globe Amaranth, Helichyrysum, Statice, etc. A 
most charming assortment ranging from the most delicate 
shades to the most brilliant colors, Pkt., 15¢; % oz., 40c. 
GLOBE AMARANTH 
Gomphrena or Everlasting Bachelor's Button 
A popular everlasting or strawflower. Our mixture in- 
cludes a fine range of colors, including white, shades of 
pink, lilac, and the rich bronzy-yellow tones deserve par- 
ticular mention. Plants 2 feet tall, and are literally covered 
with button-shaped flowers which measure nearly %4-inch in 
diameter. “‘Pkt., 10c; 144 oz., 25c. 

easily grown 
‘and can be successfully grown in 
is by far a more beautiful plant 
than many of the ornamentals 
the North for ornamental pur- 
poses, it makes a very desirable 
addition to any flower garden; 
large, showy flowers, followed by 
large fluffy balls of white cot- 
ton. Cannot be sent to California. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 

Decorative Dahlia 
BURGESS’ SPECIAL MIXTURE. A 
select mixture’ of the finest varieties of 
Cactus-Flowered, Hybrid-Cactus, Ball 
or Show type, Decorative and Peony- 
Flowered, and a few of the most gor- 
geous of the single varieties. Pkt., 25c. 
UNWIN’S DWARF BEDDING. Plants 
grow to a height of 18 to 24 inches and 
are striking in beds or borders, as the 
semi-double flowers are very colorful and 
come in many color combinations, Blooms 
early and continues until frost. Pkt., 
{5c; 1/16 oz., 40c, 

CALIFORNIA POPPY 
Hardy Everywhere. One of the Most Desirable 
Annuals for Beds, Borders and Cut Flowers. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA SINGLE MIXED. 
flowers in a mixture of white, yellow and orange shades. 
grow 12 to 14 inches tall. Pkt., 
10c; 44 oz., 25¢; % oz., 40c. 
GAILLARDIA 
Remarkable for the profusion, size and 
brillianey of their flowers, continuing in 
bloom from early summer until Novem- 
_ber. Excellent for beds, borders, or for 
cutting. A fine range of colors, from 
- creamy-white and yellow shades to 
orange and crimson, both single and dou- 
ae A fine mixture. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 
40c. 
JOB’S TEARS 
A decorative ornamental grass bear- 
ing clusters of large seed. Used for 
making beads and other ornaments. 
Ps (00; 0z., 30c; %4.lb., 75c. 
Po. 
= M x 
(Eschscholtzia) 

Gaillardia 
Dainty poppy-like 

HYACINTH BEAN 
(Dolichos) 
A rapid growing climber with Wis- 
taria-like clusters of flowers. Grows to 
a height of 10 feet. Fine for screening 
porches and unsightly places. Flowers 
followed by attractive, ornamental seed 
pods. Our seed is a mixture of purple 
and white varieties. Pkt., I5e. 
ORNAMENTAL 
VINES 
Our Ornamental Vine Mixture is a 
fine assortment of many varieties of 
annual climbers suitable for covering 
pillars, posts, porches, old trees, etc., 
and for trellis work, and sowing 
along fences, embankments and ter- 
races. Transforms unsightly places 
into beautiful spots of pride and joy. 
Pkt., 15¢; % oz., 45c; oz., 80c. 

Annual Cineraria 
ANNUAL CINERARIA 
(Brachycome Iberidifolia) 
Very fine, free flowering, easily grown an- 
nual, 10 inches tall, covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profusion 
of dainty flowers which resemble small Cine- 
rarias. A fine mixture of colors including 
the different shades of blue, purple, rosy- 
lilac, and white with contrasting dark eye. 
Suitable for edgings, ana beds or pot cul- 
ture. Pkt., 10c3 Y% oz., 40c. 

Cut-Flower 
Mixture of Hardy 
Annuals 
A. fine mixture of hardy annuals 
blended to give a continuous succession 
of cut flowers from early summer until 
late fall. Pkt., (0c; %4 0z.,.35e; oz., 60c. 

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