Selected List of Flower Seeds 
In the following pages we offer carefully selected seeds of the best and most 
popular Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, greenhouse and Climbing Plants 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR FLOWER SEEDS 
HALF-HARDY ANNUALS. (Bloom the same year the seeds 
are sown.) Should be sown during March in greenhouse, hotbed, or 
sunny window in the house. Shallow boxes or pans about 3 inches 
deep, with good drainage and filled with a compost of equal parts 
medium rich, light soil and sand which has been finely sifted, are best 
adapted to raising seedlings. Sow the seeds thinly on a moist, even 
surface, covering them slightly with fine soil, and press down firmly 
with a board. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, trans- 
plant into small pots, keeping them well aired to avoid spindly growth, 
and exercise great care in watering to prevent damping off. Trans- 
plant to open ground during May, when all danger from freezing is 
past. 
HARDY ANNUALS. (Bloom the same year the seeds are sown.) 
As a rule, these thrive best when the seeds are sown where the plants 
are intended to blossom, rather than if transplanted. Sow the seed 
in the open ground when danger from frost is past and at intervals 
thereafter for succession of bloom. Thin out the young plants from 
4 to 12 inches apart, according to height the plants attain when full 
grown. Pinch out when they are half grown or even in younger stage. 
HARDY BIENNIALS. (Bloom the second year after seeds are 
sown.) The seed should be sown thinly in a shady location during 
the latter part of July and August, and when the seedlings are large 
enough, transplant to stand 6 inches apart. When there is danger 
from freezing and all through the winter months the plants should 
be protected by a good covering of leaves or wintered over in cold- 
frames. Transplant in the spring to the place where intended to bloom. 
HARDY PERENNIALS. (Bloom the second year after the seeds 
are sown. Some varieties bloom the first year if sown early.) They 
are easily grown from seed and are most useful as cut-flowers. The 
seed may be sown under glass during February and March and 
treated in the same way as recommended for Half-hardy Annuals. 
The more satisfactory way, however, is to sow the seeds thinly in 
rows 4 to 6 inches apart in a prepared seed-bed outdoors, covering 
them to a depth of four times their size with fine soil firmly pressed 
down. When the seedlings are large enough, transplant to 6 inches 
apart in rich soil and give the young plants protection over winter. 
In spring set the plants in permanent location and keep the soil 
well cultivated. 
GREENHOUSE PLANTS. In this class we refer only to such 
plants as can be grown from seed under glass at any time, excepting 
the summer months, for greenhouse, conservatory, or home decora- 
tion, which require an even temperature of 55 to 70 degrees for 
successful cultivation. The seeds of some varieties are exceedingly 
small, therefore must be handled with care. Sow the seeds thinly in 
shallow boxes or pans in the greenhouse, hotbed, or sunny window, 
taking precaution against covering them too deeply, and keep the 
compost moist, not wet. When the seedlings have formed their 
second or third leaf, transplant, setting 2 inches apart in similar 
boxes, and when large enough transfer into 214- or 3-inch pots, which 
in time will become filled with roots when it will be necessary to 
transfer the plants into larger-size pots. 
Ageratum 
Half-hardy Annual 
Very free-blooming plants of bushy habit, useful for bor- 
ders where it blooms all summer. Sow the seed early in spring, 
under glass, in shallow boxes, and transplant as soon as large 
enough; this secures early blooms. Seed may also be sown in 
the open ground when danger from frost Is past. 
Blue Perfection. Semi-dwarf. Medium ie pLe Oz" Yb. 
blue.cSiinches ese5 ee her ae $0 35 $2 50 $7 50 
Imperial Dwarf White. 6 inches...... 35 250 7 50 
Blue Ball. Dwarf. Deep blue. 6inches. 60 500 15 00 
Midget Blue. Dwarf; compact. 4in... 60 500 15 00 
Antirrhinum 
Arctotis - African Lilac Daisy 
Hardy Annual 
One of the finest annuals for cutting, and easily grown 
from seed. The plants make a strong, robust growth and do 
best in a sunny location. 
Grandis. The large, daisy-like flowers are borne Ty. 
on Iong stems, and being pure white, shaded __ pkt. Oz. 
delicate lavender, are very attractive. 36in...$0 20 $1 50 
Antirrhinum - Snapdragon 
Perennial Treated as Annual 
The curiously formed blossoms of the Snapdragon and the 
splendid flower-spikes, with their great variety of colors, at- 
tract attention in any garden. They bloom continuously 
throughout the season and are well adapted for beds or bor- 
ders, and also valuable as cut-flowers. Seed sown early in 
spring will produce flowers during the summer. If plants 
are taken up in the autumn and cut back and potted, they 
will bloom mdoors during winter. 
MAX!MUM (Rust-Resistant). 30 inches. Tr.pkt. Oz. 
Alaska: W hitess ind eye aee pee tee hee $0 45 $3 50 
Apple Blossom. Rosy pink, white tube. .... 45 3 50 
Campfire Scarleian nausea ee ee 45 3 50 
Canary Bird. Canary-yellow............... 45 3 50 
Copper Queen. Bronzy copper............. 45 3 50 
Crimson eo ces Wi ee Be ee eee 45 3 50 
Indian Summer. Coppery orange-scarlet.... 45 3 50 
Loveliness. Rose-pink..................-. 45 3.50 
Pink Sensation. Soft pink................. 45 3 50 
Finest)Mixed 25, sere iee are hee 45 3 50 
SUPER MAJESTIC. Large-flowering Half 
dwarts. 16 inches. san. sas seen one 45 3 50 
TETRA. Very beautiful, giant rufled........ 90 7 00 
