Primula 
Phlox 
Showy annuals of easy cultivation, useful for beds, 
mixed borders, and cut-flowers. Brilliant flowers 
in shades of white, pink, crimson, and violet are 
abundantly produced in flat clusters. Easily raised; 
sow seed where the plants are to grow, preferably in 
light, well-drained soil. Mixed colors, pkt. 10 cts.; 
Voz. $1.20. 
Portulaca 
Beautiful little plants with cylindrical, pale green 
leaves and reddish stems that bear an abundance of 
shining flowers of yellow, orange, or scarlet. It 
frequently reseeds itself. Very valuable in rockeries, 
as edging to beds, or broadcast over sunny banks. It 
Is the best covering for dry, sunny places, thriving 
on less water than most garden plants. Single, 
Mixed, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1.50. Double, Mixed, 
pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1.50. 
Primula Vulgaris 
This charming hardy plant is seen at its best in 
cool, partially shaded positions, in rich though not 
too heavy soil. The bright canary-yellow flowers 
appear in early spring. Sow in the open early, when 
danger from frost is past. Or better results will be 
had by sowing in pots or boxes under glass. Trans- 
plant 9 inches apart. Flowers the second year. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; 140z. $2.50. 
Salvia . Scarlet Sage 
One of the best Iate summer- and fall-flowering 
plants. The tall, compact bushes, with dark green 
foliage, are literally ablaze with brilliant scarlet 
blooms until hard frosts kill them. Start the seed 
in the house or hotbed, transplanting to the open 
when danger of frost is over. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
$1.25; oz $4. 
BLUE BEDDER. This is a Perennial Sage but can 
be treated as an annual and if planted early in 
spring should be in bloom by July and last until 
October. Plants are compact and flowers are 
deep blue. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1.25; oz. $4. 
Scabiosa 
Under the name of Mourning Bride this plant was 
known in old-time gardens. It has been vastly 1m- 
proved, and the flowers are excellent for cutting. 
BLUE. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1.50. 
MIXED COLORS, white, pink, maroon, yellow, 
scarlet, and crimson. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 50 cts. 
Salvia (Scarlet Sage) 
Scarlet Runner Beans 
A rapid-growing climber, with intense scarlet 
flowers followed by long pods of edible beans. Desir- 
able for trellis, porch, or fence covering. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
IAlb. 30 cts. 
Stocks 
Flowers in Jong spikes of various colors, with the 
delicious scent of carnations. They bloom quickly 
from seed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. 75 cts.; oz. $2. 
Sweet William 
Free-flowering, showy perennial; a garden favorite 
for generations. Once established in good soil the 
plants last for years. Sow seeds in spring or early 
fall where plants are to grow. We have mixtures of 
both tall and dwarf forms. Tall, pkt. 10 cts.; 
14,0z. 30 cts. Dwarf, pkt. 10 cts.; 140z. $1. 
Sweet Peas 
Flowers often 2 inches across; petals beautifully 
waved and crinkled, in delicate shades from white, 
scarlet, crimson, coral, pink, and lavender to deep 
purple; borne on long stems. Mixed colors, pkt. 
10 cts.; 0z. 40 cts.; Y4lb. $1.25; lb. $4. 
Pansies 
ABBOTT & COBB 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
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