. 
‘doors or as pet plants. 
ies): Large Flowered Scabiosa 
; SCABIOSA 
BLUE MOON. A new type in Scabiosa with fully double 
flowers composed of broad, heavy, wavy petals, entirely elim- 
inating the pincushion center. Color, rich deep lavender- 
blue. 2%4 inches across; 2 to 2% inches deep; stem length 
fully 27 inches. Ideal for cutting. Plants 42 to 48 inches 
high. (Pkt. {5c). 
FIRE KING. Dazzling fiery scarlet; the most brilliant of all 
Scabiosas. Gorgeous for the flower garden and for cutting. 
(Pkt. 5c). 
GIANT SHASTA. Pure white; flowers 31% inches across; 
extremely long stems. (Pkt. [5c). 
GIANT PEACH BLOSSOM. Beautiful shade of peach-blos- 
som pink; large size; long stems. (Pkt. 5c). 
HEAVENLY BLUE. 2 ft. Flowers are round, soft azure- 
blue and borne most profusely on 15 to 18 inch stems. Fine for 
mixed borders; need no.staking. Highly prized 
for cutting. (Pkt. 5c). 
LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE. 2% feet. 
Exquisite shades of pink, rose, cherry red, fiery 
searlet, white, yellow, amethyst, lavender, light 
blue, dark blue and purple, the soft shades pre- 
dominating. Bloom from July until fall. (Pkt. 
10c) (%4 oz. 40c). 
VERBENAS 
. 
Our strain of Mammoth Verbenas has been 
carefully selected and improved until we can rec- 
ommend it as the best procurable. The trusses and indi- 
vidual flowers are of large size, of brilliant colors, free- 
blooming and of vigorous habit, The Verbena is one of the 
most popular garden annuals and lends itself willingly to 
many uses. For beds, borders and window boxes it is par- 
ticularly fine, and is frequently used for an undergrowth 
to tall plants like lilies, ete. The clusters of showy 
flowers are borne in constant succession from June until 
frost. Our mixture is exceptionally fine, containing a com- 
plete range of verbena colors. (Pkt. 10c) (Jumbo Pkt, 25c) 
(%4 0Z. 85c). 
Ricinus (Castor Oil Plant) 
Ornamental Foliage. Drives Away Moies, 
Kilis Grasshoppers and Japanese Beetles 
GIANT ZANZIBAR. From seed of this variety, sown in the open ground in May, 
They attain a height of 12 to 14 feet and 
form a perfect pyramid of foliage and brilliantly colored fruit, presenting a beauti- 
Enormous leaves, 2 to 4 feet across, highly colored light and 
The plants are a repel- 
lent to Moles and the foliage death to Japanese Beetles and Grasshoppers. 
the plants are in full foliage early im July. 
ful tropical appearance. 
dark green, coppery-bronze and dark green with reddish ribs. 
(oz. 25c) (4% lb. 75c). 
WALLFLOWER 
Double Early Wonder 
Magnificent flowers which are noted for their 
luxuriant colors—rich reds and yellows, some flaked 
with brown and mahogany. df seed is sown in 
March or April they will produce a wealth of grace- 
ful spikes set with large double blooms throughout 
the late summer and early fall. Splendid for out- 
‘ Sow from June to Septem- 
ber for winter blooming. Delightfully fragrant, and 
last long as cut flowers. (Pkt. 15c) (1 oz. 50c). 
15c). 
WILD CUCUMBER 
FOR QUICK SHADE 
The most rapid growing annual 
vine in existence; grows 20 feet 
in six weeks. 
grant white flowers 
mental prickly seed pods. 
SCHIZANTHUS 
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 
Long Lasting and Fine for Making Corsages 
GIANT HYBRIDS. One of the daintiest flowers imaginable ; 
of easy culture outdoors and especially fine for the house in 
late winter and early spring. Seed sown in the spring will 
produce plants that will come into bloom in a few weeks, 
and with such loads of charming blooms as to completely ob- 
scure the delicate fern-like foliage. The butterfly-like flowers 
range in color from pure white through shades of cream and 
(Pkt. 
pink to crimson and mauve, many beautifully marked. 
20c) (46 oz. 50c). 
SUNFLOWERS 
DOUBLE CHRYS- 
ANTHEMUM-FLOW- 
ERED SUN GOLD, 
Rich golden-yellow ; 
double as a Chrys- 
anthemum and as 
large as a man’s hat. 
5 feet high. (Pkt. 
{0c) (% oz. 35c) 
(oz. 60c). 
SINGLE RED 
SUNFLOWER. Flow- 
ers of different 
shades of red and 
red margined with 
yellow ; ranging from 
2 to 5 inches in di- 
ameter. Plants of 
branching habit, 3 
to 4 feet high, and 
bloom freely. (Pkt. 
0c) (44 oz. 30c). 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered Sunflower 
Mammoth Russian The largest variety of Sun- 
i flower, single heads meas- 
uring 12 to 22 inches in diameter. and containing an immense 
quantity of seed, which is highly valued as a food for poultry, 
being one of the best egg producing foods known: (Pkt. 10c) 
(44 lb. 25c) (Ib. 60c) (5 Ibs. .$2.50). 
STATICE (Sea Pink) 
One of the most beautiful 
flowers for the border. Re- 
tains its true color when 
dried, making it one of 
the most valuable Ever- 
lastings. Indispensable 
in making winter bou- 
quets. Mixture of blue 
and rose shades. (Pkt. 
10c) (44 oz. 30c). 
ding or pot culture, 
GIANT iMPERIAL. 
ruary 
Verbena 
(Pkt. 10c) 
tion, 
passes this in 
Pretty foliage, fra- 
and orna- 
(Pkt. 
velop to enormous dimensions, 
long and thick flower stalks. 
or March, 
doors from 
numerous spikes set with very large, double, de- 
lightfully fragrant blooms. 
quired for best 
greenhouse use. 
(% oz. 60c). 
MAMMOTH EARLY BRANCHING NICE. This 
variety is popular for general use and valuable 
for cutting purposes. 
Matthiola Bicornis. 
even 
flowers. 
partially closed during the day, but expand 
and ‘produce their fragrance in the evening. 
(Pkt. (0c) (%4 oz. 35c). 
(Euphorbia Variegata). 
Salvia 
Salvia (ScarletSage) 
The Scarlet Sage has long been a 
favorite bedding plant. We offer dis- 
ease-treated seed of the two finest 
varieties in cultivation. 
FIRE BALL (America). The ear- 
liest, freest and most continuous 
bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and the 
most uniform in habit of growth. 
The bushy plants do not grow over 
12 inches high, with the spikes of 
brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 
above the foliage, making a_ total 
height of about 1% feet. The im- 
portance of this uniformity will be 
appreciated by those who use Scar- 
let Sage for beds or borders. (Pkt. 
20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c) (44 oz. $1.50). 
SPLENDENS,. The largest flower- 
ing Scarlet Sage, well-grown plants 
measuring 3 to 4 feet tall; a scorch- 
ing scarlet of unsurpassed brilliancy. 
(Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (%4 oz. 
$1.00). 
STOCKS 
The Stock is one of the most popular annuals, either for bed- 
For brilliancy and diversity of color, 
grance, profusion and duration of bloom it is unsurpassed. 
If sufficient room is given, the plants de- 
fra- 
magnificent bushes with 
If sown in Feb- 
plants will blossom out- 
until frost, producing 
forming 
the 
midsummer 
A cool climate is re- 
results. The best variety for 
Height 2%4 feet. (Pkt. (5c) 
If sown early, they come 
into flower with the early small varieties. The 
flowers are large and double. Height 18 inches. 
A wonderful assortment of colors. (Pkt, 15c) 
(4% oz. 50c). 
Evening Scented Stock 
(Perfume Plant) 
No annual in cultiva- 
including the Mignonette, sur- 
the delicate perfume of its 
The pink and lilac blossoms are 
Snow on the Mountain 
the finest 
Foliage at- 
One of 
PELLETED SEEDS See Pages 18-19 
Giant Imperial Stocks 
foliage plants for outdoor planting. 
tractively veined and margined with 
white. 2 feet. Excellent for beds and 
(Pkt. 10c) (44 oz. 40c). 
borders. 
