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COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA : 63 
Ageratuim 
AGERATUM—Fine for pots, bedding and cutting. Blooms in winter 
from seed sown in the fall and blooming plants for spring sales 
will be ready from seed sown in January and February. Tender 
perennial, treated as an annual. 
AGERATUM MIDGET BLUE 
Of very compact growth only 3 inches tall, the plants 
practically covered with dainty rich blue flowers. Starts to 
bloom early and keeps on blooming almost to frost. T. pkt. 
15c; y 02. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
FAIRY PINK—Of same habit as the variety Little Blue Star. Color 
delightful salmon rose-pink. The plants begin to bloom when 2 in. 
tall. Height 5 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; 1/8 oz. 45c. 
LITTLE BLUE STAR—The plants grow only 5 inches high and are 
literally covered with bright blue flowers during summer and au- 
tumn. T, pkt. 10c; oz. $1.80; % oz. 25c. 
IMPERIAL WHITE—Large pure white flowers, early and constant 
bloomer. This is the prettiest white Ageratum, Height 9 in, Oz. 
40c; Ib. $3.20; T. pt. 5c. | 
BLUE PERFECTION—Deep amethyst blue flowers. plants even in 
growth. Height 8 in. Oz. $1.20; Ib. $10.00; T. pkt. 15c. 
AGERATUM BLUE CAP—Clear, deep rich blue, plants dwarf, very 
compact, completely covered with bloom, Extra choice new variety. 
Height 5 in. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
BLUE BALEL—An improved Blue Perfection. Plants very compact. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. Height § in. 
AGERATUM GIANT OF IOWA Immense heads of 
lavender - blue 
flowers in quantity from June to frost. Plants of compact upright 
growth 30 in. tall. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
TALL AGERATUM MIXED—Fine large flowered, white and blue, 
unexcelled for flower work and as cut flowers. Height 2 ft. T. pkt 
10c; oz. 60c. 
BLUE BEDDER—Plants only 4 in. tall of neat compact growth 
flowers of pleasing shade of deep lavender blue. T. pkt. 10c; 1/8 
0z. 30c; oz. $2.00. 1 
AGROSTIS NEBULOSA—-CLOUD GRASS 
Ornamental grass useful for mixing with cut flowers, fresh or 
dried, blooming in July and August. Annual. Height 18 inches, 
Sown outdoors late in October produces the following spring ex- 
quisitely dainty, long stemmed heads as pretty as any known gypso- 
phyla. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
ALLIUM Hardy, easily raised, bulbous plants thriving in any 
soil with good drainage in full sun. When cut, the 
flowers “stand up” for several days out of water and are widely 
employed in floral work by the florists in Europe. Can be forced 
to bloom in winter. In this country used mostly in rockeries, 
Flowers globular, rosy pink, 
ALLIUM STELLATUM two inches through, borne on 
stout stiff stems two feet long in August and September. Height 
2 ft. Valuable cut flower. Will stay fresh for days out of water. 
BULBS—10 for 50c, prepaid. T. pkt. 10c; 1/8 oz. 35c; oz. $2.00. 
ALLIUM MNUKI—F lowers snow white 1% in. across with 
delicious fragrance. Fine cut flower will “stand up” for days 
in and out of water. Hardy perennial. Height 15 in. In bloom 
during May and June. T. pkt. about 50 seeds 20c. 
ALONSOA GRANDIFLORA 
A. Warscewicii Compacta. An easily raised annual fine for bed 
ding, rockeries and pots. Flowers large tomato-red. Under glass, 
blooms in winter. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
Annual Alyssum 
CULTURE—Sow the seed as soon as the ground is in workable 
condition. Cover the seed % inch and have the plants stand a foot 
apart. They will do well in almost any soil. 
sow the seed under glass early in September. 
cut back and the plants will produce till frost, 
ALYSSUM SWEET—T. pkt. 5¢; oz. 20c; Ib. $3.00. 
SNOWCLOTH—Choicest stoek, seed saved from selected, transplanted 
plants with snow white flowers without a trace of green. Will satisfy 
the most fastidious gardener. Each plant absolutely flat, a solid mass 
of glistening whiteness. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c; lb. $6.00. 
ALYSSUM LITTLE GEM—The best paying Alyssum for growing in 
flats for spring sales. Plants of upright growth so will not tangle 
when grown in a flat; only 3-4 in. tall, flowers white and fragrant. T 
pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00. 
LITTLE DORRIT—Same as Little Gem but plants an inch shorter. 
Price the same as for Little Gem. 
VIOLET QUEKN—Dwarf and compact, flowers deep violet. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 80c; lb. $8.00. 
ALYSSUM LILAC QUEEN—Dwarf and compact, flowers of pretty 
deep lavender color. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
CARPET OF SNOW—Dwarfest and daintiest of its class. The neat 
round plants are a sheet of white bloom raising only two inches above 
the ground and make the most beautiful edgings imaginable. T pkt. 
10c; 02, 60c; 1b. $6.00. 
Perennial Alyssum 
The seed of all Bord Alyssum is best started from May till Sep- 
tember. From this sowing you will get nice plants for spring sales. 
ALYSSUM SAXATILE CSE cobaiicans of Gold.) Flowers 
brilliant golden yellow completely hiding the foliage. Height 9 
inches. Enjoys sun, and not too much moisture. Hardy perennial. 
T. pkt. 10c: oz. 6Nc: Ib. $7.00. 
ALYSSUM CITRINUM—Same as Sulphureum (Silver Queen). Plants 
of the same compact habit as A. Saxatile Compactum. flowers light 
lemon yellow. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 20c; 1/8 oz. 35c, oz. $2.00. 
ALYSSUM ROSTRATUM—Hardy perennial rock plant producing 
quantities of yellow bloom from June to September. Height 15 in. 
T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $2.00. 
ALYSSUM ARGENTEUM—Produces clusters of bright yellow 
flowers on bushy plants foot high from May to almost frost. 
Hardy. T. pkt. 15c; ¥ oz. 35c. 
ALYSSUM SINUATUM—Vigorous hardy perennial producing masses 
of sulphur yellow bloom in May and June. Height 15 in. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. $1.00. 
ALYSSUM SERPYLLIFOLIUM—Fine hardy perennial rock plant 
with silvery gray foliage and pale yellow flowers in racemes during 
April and May. Height 6 in. 
MOELLENDORFIANUM—An extra choice, compact growing hardy 
Alyssum forming dense cushions of silvery foliage foot across, 
covered in May and June with vivid yellow bloom of unusual beauty, 
Height 4 in. T. pkt. 20c; #4 oz. 40c. 
ALSINE PINIFOLIA 
A choice hardy perennial of neat growth, blooming in April and 
May if the plants are started early. The plants resemble miniature 
pine trees in growth and are covered with elegant snow white blooms 
in June and July when set in a rockery or used for bedding. Does 
best in sandy ground and fully exposed to the sun. Height 6 in. 
ALSTROEMERIA 
ALSTROEMERIA CHILENSIS (A. Pulchella)—Hardy Amarylis. An 
extremely pretty half hardy bulbous plant, flowers large trumpet- 
shaped in umbells deep pink to red from May to October. Fine for 
cutting, bedding and as a pot plant. Requires rich, perfectly drained 
soil, partial shade and during hot weather lots of water. WBasily 
raised from seed which, however, lays long and germinates unevenly, 
Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 20c; 1/8 oz. 45c. 
For winter blooming 
When out of bloom 
