PHLOX 
Phlox makes a magnificent show in beds and masses 
where their brilliant and varied colors produce a gor- 
geous effect. Very easily raised and afford a bright dis- 
play of flowers all through the summer. 
*DRUMMONDII. Choice mixture, first quality. 
15 in. PEt., 10c; % oz., 90c. 
*STAR PHLOX. (Cuspidata.) With star-shaped flowers, 
dwarf growth. Height 12 in. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., $1.10. 
POPPIES 
TULIP POPPY. One of the most brilliant annuals, the 
flowers are 3 inches in diameter and of a scarlet color, 
greatly resembling tulips. Height 20 in. 
Pkt., 10c; 1%4 02., 60c. 
THE SHIRLEY. Special strain mixed; fine for bedding 
or cutting; single annual. Height 20 in. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. (California Poppy.) Spreading plants 
1 foot high, suitable for beds and borders, blooming from 
June until frost. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
PORTULACA—Mexican Rose 
Very showy annual, easily grown, and very effective 
when massed in beds or edgings. A profusion of bril- 
liantly colored flowers are produced throughout the sum- 
mer. They thrive best in rather rich soil in a sunny 
situation. Height 6 in. 
*LARGE-FLOWERING EXTRA DOUBLE MIXED 
Pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 90c. 
*LARGE-FLOWERING SINGLE MIXED. All 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. 
RICINUS—CASTOR OIL BEAN 
Ornamental plants of strong, stately growth, the foliage 
having the appearance of a tropical plant, very effective 
when planted in masses or as centers of Canna or Dahlia 
beds. Height 6-8 ft. 
ZANZIBAR. Extra mixed. Pkt., 10c; % lb., $1.00. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Petunia-like flower borne on bushy stem, about 24 
inches tall, various shades, which flower profusely during 
the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 90c. 
SCABIOSA OR MOURNING BRIDE 
Fine free-flowering plants for mixed borders and highly 
esteemed for cut flowers. The blooms are borne on long, 
erect stems in globular heads in colors ranging from 
white to dark maroon. From midsummer until frost. 
Height 3% to 4 feet. 
IMPERIAL HYBRIDS MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. 
IMPERIAL GIANT BLUE MOON. Deep lavender blue. 
Pkt., 15c; 4 0z., 45c. 
Height 
colors. 
Schizanthus 
Salpiglossis 
SALVIA SPLENDENS OR 
SCARLET SAGE 
Very popular bedding plant, extensively used for lawn 
and conservatory decoration, bearing long spikes of bril- 
liant flowers from July to frost. 
BONFIRE. Very dense flowering 2% foot plants, excel- 
lent for beds or massing for color effect. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $1.25; oz., $3.75. 
BLAZE OF FIRE. Begins blooming 10 days earlier than 
any other early flowering Salvia. Dwarf type. Height 
12 in. Pkt., 15c; % oz., $2.50. 
HARBINGER. Dwarf compact plants with bluish green 
foliage and a profusion of scarlet flowers. Height 16 in. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., $1.50. 
SCHIZANTHUS 
*MONARCH HYBRID MIXED. A plant noted for its won- 
derful variety of coloring and butterfly-like blossoms, 
fine for cutting, graceful fern-like foliage, height about 
18 inches. Blooms May and June. PEt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 
SNAPDRAGON 
See Antirrhinum, page 43. 
STATICE (Annual) 
Suitable for growing in rock gardens and when dried 
used for winter bouquets. Splendid clusters of colorful, 
strawy blooms on stiff stems. Blooms all summer. 
Height 2 ft. 
*SINUATA CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 
STEVIA 
SERRATA. Grown outdoors or as a home plant for its 
dainty, fragrant, tiny white, star-shaped flowers pro- 
duced profusely. Excellent cut flower for combining with 
other varieties. Height 2% ft. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 50c. 
STOCKS-10-WEEKS 
Deliciously-scented flowers like small rosettes are pro- 
duced in a wide range of soft and distinct shades. Fine 
for bedding, borders and cutting. Blooms May to July. 
DOUBLE EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL. (Improved Bis- 
marck.) Height 26 in. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 75c. 
DRESDEN PERPETUAL. These fine stocks will live out- 
doors for several years if protected with a fairly thick 
layer of straw, which must be lifted early in the spring. 
Height 20 in. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 85c. 
DWARF DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERED MIXED. Height 
12 in. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. 
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 
48 J. MANNS & CO., BALTIMORE 2, MD. ° 
Annual Flower Seeds 
