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i _ Schell’s Gold Medal Dahlia-flowered Zinnias 
Awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society of England (See it in Color, page 45) 
Here is a flower that “‘fits in’ perfectly for these “hurry up”’ times when there is so much to do and go little time to do it. What 
we mean is that these big beautiful Zinnias of ours are so easy to grow 
, and so sure to bloom and continue to produce a great abun- 
dance of flowers from midsummer until frost, that it is THE FLOWER for ever i 
, i ybody to plant in beds and borders and for bouquets. 
Be very sure to order them. The flowers are 5 inches in diameter, the plants 214 feet high. Sow seed in April or carly Mav 
when soil is warm. 
Enormous in Size. Ten Different Colors. Beautiful in the Garden and in Bouquets. It is the Flower for Everybody—for Every Garden 
Crimson Monarch Exquisite. Rose-pink. 
Meteor. Rich deep red. Golden State. Vellow-orange. 
Oriole. Orange and gold. Dream. Rosy lavender. 
Canary Bird. Canary-yellow. Scarlet Flame. Bright scarlet. 
Polar Bear. White. 
Royal Purple. Rich purple. 
Lemon Beauty. Lemon-yellow. 
INumination. Deep rose. 
Any of these separate colors or our GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE : 5 3 
pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 140z. 60 cts. 
702. $1; oz. $1.95; 2ozs. $3.50; 4b. $6; Ib. $20. For large plantings buy it in bulk. i 
Cut-and-Come-Again Zinnias 
Beautiful full double flowers 21% to 3 inches across, on plants 
2 feet high. Nine bright rich colors in our mixture, ideal for 
bouquets. Bloom very early and all summer until frost. Being 
medium in size between the very large type and the little pom- 
pons it fits perfectly into every flower garden. Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; 140z. 50 cts.; oz. 95 ets.; 
oz. $1.75. 
Pompon or Baby Zinnias 
(See it in color on page 64) 
Plants. grow about 15 inches high, are very compact, and 
bear flowers in the greatest profusion. The small, double, 
bright-colored flowers 1 14 inches across come on long stems and 
are very valuable for cutting, while the plant makes a very fine 
show in beds or borders. Especially fine for florists to grow for 
bouquet and design work. 
Pastel Shades; Deep Flesh; Salmon-Rose; White; 
Pink Gem;.Canary- Yellow; Purple Gem; Scarlet; Orange; 
Crimson Gem; Black Ruby, deep velvet maroon. Schell’s 
Finest Mixed or any separate color. 
Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; 20z. 60 cts.; oz. $1 
Schell’s Tiny Cupid Zinnias 
Smallest of all Zinnias. The full double, little button-like 
flowers, only 1 inch in diameter, are borne on stout stems on 
plants 12 inches high and are very pretty and charming for 
table vases. 
Cupid, Finest Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; 
Yoz. 65 cts.; oz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
Fantasy Zinnia 
(See this very Charming Zinnia in color, page 61.) You will 
want it. 
Double Giant Zinnias 
Enormous flower averaging 5 inches in diameter. The flowers 
are of extraordinary beauty because of their intensely bright 
rich colors, including every shade of pink, crimson, yellow, 
maroon, etc. Plants are 3 to 4 feet high. By all means include 
Schell’s Double Giant Zinnias in your order. 
Canary- Yellow; Golden Yellow; Scarlet; White; Crim- 
son; Purple; Deep Flesh-Pink; Salmon-Rose; Royal 
Purple; Schell’s Double Giant Mixture. Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 
2 pkts. 25 cts.; 44oz. 50 cts.; oz. 90 cts.; oz. $1.65; lb. $5. 
Zinnia Linearis 
GOLDEN ORANGE. Plants are 10 in. high with a 2-ft. spread. 
pines flowers. Beautiful. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; Moz. 
cts. 
Howard’s Crested Zinnia (ee page 56) 
New Zinnia, Scabiosa-flowered 
The plants grow about 2 feet high, bearing numerous medium- 
sized flowers resembling the annual scabiosa. All bright colors 
in the mixture, crimson, white, orange, etc. Choice Mixture 
and Autumn Tints. Very beautiful autumn shades. Each, 
pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 4oz. 50 cts.; 4oz. 90 ets. 
Poppies, Hardy Perennial 
Iceland Poppy, Yellow Wonder. Stems 2 feet long. Will 
keep 10 days after cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts. 
Iceland Poppy, Schell’s Imperial Jewel Mixture. Perennial. 
An extraordinary new Iceland Poppy in complete color-range. 
Their rich silky flowers on strong stems will add great beauty 
to your garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4 pkts. 50 cts.;. oz. 75 cts. 
Annual Single Poppy, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Moz. 60 cts. 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower). Annual. (Ger. 
12 days.) Plants 114 feet high and are covered with myriads 
of beautiful orchid-like flowers of every color. 
Schell’s Giant-flowering Hybrids. Outstanding for best 
florist trade. Pkt. 15 cts.; Igoz. 50 cts. 
SAPONARIA vaccaria multifiora rosea. This is an annual. 
The plants grow 2 feet high and are a perfect mass of the 
daintiest and most graceful pretty satiny pink flowers, 
somewhat resembling an enlarged Baby’s Breath. Beauti- 
ful in the garden and exquisitely charming as a cut-flower 
for vasing alone or with any other flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Yoz. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; oz. 90 cts. ; 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS. Annual rapid-growing vine; 
makes a good screen or shade. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 
35 cts.; lb. 65 cts. 
SALVIA azurea grandiflora. Hardy Perennial. Sky-blue 
flowers in August and September. Grows 3 feet high. Pkt. 
20 cts.; 3 pkts. 50 cts.; goz. $1.25; loz. $2.25; oz. $4. 
BONFIRE. See page 53. ; 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). Wardy Perennial. 
A more beautiful sight than a 
thick, massed bed of Sweet Wil- 
‘liams is difficult to find. The 
plants, which are hardy, will 
present a glorious sheet of bright 
flowers continually. Fine for bou- 
quets. 1to14ft. high. 
Scarlet Beauty. Bright scarlet. 
Pkt lo cts.5)2 pkts. 25 cts.; 140z. 
$1; Woz. $1.90; oz. $3.50. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Woz. 
65 cts.; Yoz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; Woz. 
85 cts.; lgoz. $1.50; oz. $2.75. 
ANNUAL SWEET WILLIAM, 
FINEST MIXED. Blooms first 
year and does not freeze out. Will 
bloom 2 or 3 years. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
Yoz. 85cts.; 4oz. $1.50; 0z. $2.75. 
Sweet William 
RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant). Hardy Annual. Heavy plants,with 
large leaves, givinga sort of subtropical effect when grown on 
lawns or in the center of beds. Plants grow 5 to 8 feet high. 
Zanzibarensis. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; Y4lb. 70 cts. 
New Annual Canterbury Bells 
A great favorite with all flower lovers and in almost every 
garden. Be sure to grow Canterbury Bells. The 214-foot plants 
bloom in less than six months from seed. Finest Mixed, pkt. 
10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; I40z. 60 cts. 
CANTERBURY BELLS or CUP-AND-SAUCER. Hardy 
biennial. (Ger. 15 days.) The flower gives the appearance of 
acup and saucer. One of the noblest and most effective plants 
in the garden. Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, or Pink, and 
Mixed Colors. Each, pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 
65 cts.; oz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
CARNATION, Marguerite 
Half-hardy Perennial (with protection can be wintered over 
outside). (Ger. 10 to 15 days.) They begin flowering within 4 
months from the time the seed is sown. The flowers are large 
and double and highly scented. Splendid for bouquets. Plants 
grow 20 inches high. Double, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 
pkts. 25 cts.; %oz. 50 cts.; 40z. 90 cts.; 140z. $1.60; oz. $3. 
Chabaud’s Giant Improved. See page 60. 
VERBENAS (Annual) 
SCHELL’S NEW GIANT-FLOWERED MIXTURE. Con- 
taining all giant-flowering varieties of richest colors (see it 
in color on page 60). Pkt.-15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts. 
Spectrum Red. (Awarded Medal.) Handsome, bright intense 
scarlet—indeed a gorgeous flower 1 foot high. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
3 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts.; Yoz. $1; oz. $3.50. 
Dwarf Compact, Fireball. New. A dwarf, compact Verbena 
about 6 inches high, literally covered with bright scarlet 
blooms, excellent for borders, beds, or pot-plants. Continuous 
bloomer. Pkt. 10 cts.:; Moz. $1.25. 
NEW VERBENA, Starlight 
A gorgeous bright mid-blue with a creamy white eye. The 
plants are of bush habit, 8 to 10 inches high and 12 to 15 inches 
across, the mammoth flower-heads practically touching each 
other. Starlight is a miracle of beauty. Don’t miss ordering it. 
Ae Pkt. 25 cts.; 2 pkts. 45 cts.; 40z. $1.50; oz. $2.75; 
oz. $8. 
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