FLOWER SEEDS 
DAHLIAS 
Dahlias are easily and quickly raised from 
seed. Sown in the hotbed or cold frame in 
March and April and transplanted in May, 
they will begin to bloom in August. The 
seed we offer has been saved from choicest 
and newest varieties, roots of which would 
cost $1.00 to $5.00 each. 
Giant Decorative Exhibition Dahlias. A 
special strain selected by one of the lead- 
ing Dahlia hybridizers. Giant exhibition 
blooms in all colors. Pkt., $1.00. 
Dwarf Mignon Bedding Dahlia. In full 
bloom in less than three months after 
sowing and it continues until frost. Flow- 
ers of the same size as the single Dahlia, 
this new dwarf race is even more florifer- 
ous. The plant in full bloom does not ex- 
ceed 2 feet in height, thus making it ideal 
for bedding. Salmon-pink, cream, white, 
yellow, etc. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
Giant Cactus-Flowered Mixture. A gorgeous 
assortment of fine types and colors. Pkt., 
$1.00. 
Unwin’s Semi-Double Hybrids, Bedding. See 
page 2. Like the popular Mignon Dahlia, 
the plants of these new hybrids grow 
about 2 feet high and produce a great 
abundance of lovely semi-double flowers 
on long stems well above the foliage in a 
great variety of colors. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., 
$2.25. 
Coltness Hybrid Dahlias 
Compact plants only about 1% feet tall 
but as broad, bearing numerous flowers*in 
a wide range of beautiful colors. 
Mixed. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
DIANTHUS - Chinese and 
Japanese Pinks 
Easily raised from seed. Pinks flower abun- 
dantly and continuously until frost, are very 
effective in the garden and splendid for cut- 
ting. With slight protection, the plants will 
live over winter. Start seed in the hotbed 
in March. 
Double Japanese Pinks, Schling’s Superb 
New Hybrids. Large, beautifully fringed, 
very double flowers, measuring nearly 3 
inches across, in greatest variety of colors. 
Pkt., 50c; Y oz., $1.50. 
Schling’s Giant Single Mixed. A fine strain 
of single garden Pinks with very large 
flowers, beautifully fringed and laciniated 
at edges in wonderful range of colors. Pkt., 
35c; Y@_oz., $1.00. 
DIDISCUS COERULEUS 
(Blue Lace Flower) 
Schling’s original BLUE LACE FLOWER. 
One of the most satisfactory and outstand- 
ing annuals in existence; these lacy exquisite 
blooms excel in satisfying the discriminat- 
ing flower lover. This gorgeous bloom was 
originally popularized by Mr. Max Schling. 
35c per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.50; oz., $3.00. 
If you are looking for 
a variety not listed in this 
catalog please write, as 
we may be able to get it 
for you. . 
DIMORPHOTHECA 
(African Daisies) 
Delightful annuals, with single Daisylike 
blossoms of orange and gold. They form 
compact and very bushy plants, are always 
in bloom, and are good for cutting. Sow in 
the hotbed in March and again outdoors in 
May. 
Aurantiaca. Golden orange. Pkt., 25c; 4 o2z., 
75c. 
Aurantiaca Hybrids. Varying in color from 
white to blush-white, lemon-yellow to red- 
dish yellow, pale salmon to golden orange. 
Pkt., 25c; 14 oz., $1.00. 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA 
(California Poppy) 
Sow in the garden where they are to grow, 
as they cannot be transplanted. They suc- 
ceed everywhere, are always in bloom, and 
brighten the garden from July until frost. 
Golden West. Pure golden yellow. Pkt., 25c; 
0z., 75c. 
Aurantiaca. Pale yellow. Pkt., 25c; 0z., 75c. 
New Hybrid California Poppies. The im- 
provement represented in this new strain 
will be a real revelation. Flowers in lovely 
new shades, including soft pink, scarlet, 
chrome, copper-red, claret and royal pur- 
ple, all held erect on long, strong stems, 
will give your garden the rich touch of 
color from the foothills of the West. Pkt., 
35c; Ve oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75. 
EUPHORBIA 
Variegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain.) Elegant 
bushy plants, with broad green leaves 
veined and margined with white. Attrac- 
tive in foliage groups and among flowers. 
2 ft. Pkt., 25c; 14 02., 75c. 
GAILLARDIA 
(Blanket Flower) 
The annual Gaillardias bloom quickly 
from seed, and continue flowering through- 
out the summer and fall. You can always go 
to them if you want flowers for a vase. 
Single, Mixed. (G. picta Lorenziana). Pkt., 
25c; 4 oz., 50c. 
Double Annual Gallardia, Fiesta. A brilliant 
bright mixture of large fully double flow- 
ers 24% to 3 inches across. Splendid for 
cutting. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
GODETIA 
Only those who have seen vast masses of 
Godetias tastefully arranged can realize the 
effect produced by them. The double sorts 
we offer have the largest flowers, on long 
spikes, and are elegant for vases. 
Mixed. Pkt., 35c; 5 pkts., $1.50. 
GY PSOPHILA 
(Annual Baby’s Breath) 
A charming effect may be had by mixing 
sprays of Baby’s Breath with other long- 
stemmed cut flowers. Bloom quickly from 
seed, and libéral sowings should be made 
every three weeks from May to July, to cut 
continuously. 
Elegans grandiffora alba. Pure white. Pkt., 
25c; oz., 75c; 4 Ib., $2.00. 
Elegans grandiflora rosea. Delicate pink. 
Pkt., 35c; oz., $1.50; 14 lb., $5.00. 
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Dianthus, Schling’s Giant Single Mixed 
Giant Dahlia 
Coltness Hybrid Dahlias 
