Annual Flower Seeds 
The ease of cultivation and the quickly effective results 
obtained from Annuals make them indispensable, as they are 
adaptable to an almost endless variety of arrangement. 
Even in perennial borders, beds and rock gardens, annuals 
are very essential to bridge the span between periods of bloom 
of the perennials and to give desired color effects which are 
possible only with annuals. Many varieties can be started in- 
doors early and transplanted giving continuous bloom from 
early summer until frost. Some sorts are very easily grown in 
late summer to produce plants for the sun-parlor or conserva- 
tory where they will blossom during the winter. 
For very vigorous young plants in early spring the following 
may be sown outdoors in November: Ageratum, Alyssum, 
Baby's Breath, Calendula, Calliopsis, Candytuft, Clarkia, Corn- 
flower, Cosmos, Cynoglossum, Dianthus, Larkspur, Nigelia, 
Shirley Poppies, Snapdragons and Sweet Peas. 
Annuals bloom more profusely than biennials or perennials, 
but it is advisable to cut the flowers before going to seed so 
that the plants continue to bloom freely. 
For Variety, Color, Fragrance, Economy Sow Annuals 
AGERATUM 
Splendid for bedding or pot culture, covered from June 
until frost with a mass of very attractive flowers of a 
tufted appearance. Very effective when contrasted with 
geraniums. lLarge-flowered Mixed. Height 1% feet. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 0z., $1.00. Dwarf Mixed. Height 6-8 inches. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 0oz., $2.00. 
DWARF COMPACTUM BLUE CAP. 
Miniature. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 85c. 
DWARF COMPACTUM MIDGET BLUE. 
Rich blue. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $1.25. 
DWARF COMPACTUM PURPLE PERFECTION. 
Deepest blue. Pkt., 15c; %4 0z., $1.00. 
SEMI-DWARF BLUE PERFECTION. 
Medium blue. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., $1.00. 
ALYSSUM 
LITTLE GEM. Very popular border flower, coming into 
bloom six weeks after sowing seed and requiring the least 
attention of all flowers. Very erect and dwarf, its white 
flowers greatly enhancing the beauty of any bed or bor- 
der. Height 4 inches. Pxkt., 10c; oz., $1.50. 
Crego Aster 
POTTED PLANTS 
The following varieties are usually 
available at our store after May 10th. 
Regret we cannot mail, deliver or 
ship potted plants. 
Ageratum 
Alyssum 
Aster 
Calendula 
Cannas 
Coleus 
Coreopsis 
Dianthus 
Geranium 
Heliotrope 
Lantana 
Lobelia 
Chrysanthemums—See page 52 
Pansy 
Petunia 
Phlox 
Scarlet Sage 
Snapdragon 
Stock 
Summer Poinsettia 
Verbena 
Vinca 
Wallflower 
Zinnia 
ANNUAL FLOWER GARDEN 
MIXTURE (2 to 3 ft. tall). Pkt. 
15c, Oz. 65c, Lb. $6.50. 
PROCUMBENS SNOW-CLOTH. Compact mass of pure 
white flowers. 3-4 inches high by 8 inches wide. 
Pkt. 15c; %4 oz., 40c. 
VIOLET QUEEN. Dwarf compact free flowering rich 
violet; does not fade in hot weather. Height 4 inches. 
Pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 60c. 
ANTIRRHINUM OR SNAPDRAGON 
(BRustproof) 
This border and bedding plant of long blooming season 
is one of the best perennials suitable for flowering as an 
annual. Very desirable for cutting as the blooms are 
borne well above the dark glossy leaves and keep fresh 
for a long time. 
MAXIMUM. (Tall florist varieties.) 
Yellow, Pink. Pkt., 25c; ¥% oz., $1.15. 
TALL MIXED. 2% to4ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.25. 
TETRAPLOID MIXED. 2% to 4 ft. Commercial florist 
strain. Vigorous grower. Florets huge, mostly ruffled, 
twelve inch flower spikes are usual. Full range of colors, 
majority of flowers richly veined. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., $1.70. 
SEMI-DWARFED MIXED. 1 to 1% ft. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.30. 
ASTERS (Wilt Resistant) 
Very popular because of their beauty and ease of cul- 
ture. The varieties listed represent the finest Asters of 
the early, midseason and late types and will give a pro- 
fusion of bloom from July to late October. Asters require 
good rich soil and during the growing period should be 
well supplied with water. 
PRINCESS. Flowers 3 in. in dia. Deeply quilled cushion 
centers; branching habit, ideal for bedding and cut 
flowers. 
Mixed, Pkt., 15c; %4 0z., $1.30. 
AMERICAN BRANCHING. A handsome and very distinct 
variety resembling Japanese Chrysanthemums. The plants 
grow 2 feet in height and width and the large full petaled 
blossoms are borne on long stems or branches. Comes 
into flower in July or early August. 
Mixed, pkKt., 10c; 1%4 0z., 50c. 
CREGO. Flowers of immense size, 4 to 5 inches in diam- 
eter with very long stems during late summer and fall. 
Plants are of strong branching growth, 2 to 2% feet high. 
Separate colors, Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c. 
Mixed, Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c., 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers measure 4 to 5 
inches in diameter, are half double and exhibit all the 
grace and beauty of the single Aster. The golden yellow 
ground tone of the quilled petals contrasts wonderfully 
with the outer petals. Fine for cutting midseason, height 
8 ft. Mixed, Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c. 
Crimson, White, 
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 
Annual Flower Seeds ® 
J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. 43 
