Schell’s Gold Medal Dahlia-flowered Zinnias 
Awarded a Gold Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society of England (See it in color, page 3) 
Here is a flower that “fits in” perfectly for these ‘‘hurry up” times when there is so much to do and g0 little time to do it. What 
we mean is that these big beautiful Zinnias of ours are so easy to grow, and so sure to bloom and continue to produce a great abun- 
dance of flowers from midsummer until frost, that it is THE FLOWER for everybody to plant in beds and borders and for bouquets. 
Be Mery ste to order them. The flowers are 5 inches in diameter, the plants 214 feet high. Sow seed in April or early May 
when soil is warm. 
Enormous in Size. Ten Different Colors. Beautiful in the Garden and in Bouquets. It is the Flower for Everybody—for Every Garden 
Crimson Monarch Exquisite. Rose-pink. Canary Bird. Canary-yello Scarlet Fl Bri I 
Meteor. Dark deep red. Golden State. Yellow-orange. Polar Bear. White. henna Tench Beauce pcre ain 
Oriole. Orange and gold. Dream. Rosy lavender. Royal Purple. Rich purple. Will Rogers. Deep scarlet. 
Any of these separate colors or our GOLD MEDAL MIXTURE, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 sue ; 
> 5 -; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 4o0z. 65 cts. 
Yoz. $1.20; oz. $1.95; 2 ozs. $3.50; 14lb. $6; Ib. $20. For large plantings buy it in ats : 
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Cut-and-Come-Again 7innias (See this very Charming Zinnia in 
Beautiful full double flowers 21/4 to 3 inches across, on plants Fantasy Zinnia Color, page. 42.) vou sedi want ar 
2 feet high. Nine bright rich colors in our mixture, ideal for H ‘ 3 
bouquets. Bloom very early and all summer until frost. Being Zinnia, Super Crown O Gold Pi 
medium in size between the very large type and the little pom- These large, 4-inch, beautiful, well-formed flowers come in 
pons it fits perfectly into every flower garden. Mixed Colors. many rich pastel shades and each petal is overlaid at the base 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; oz. 95 cts.; with deep golden yellow. Deserves its name, Crown O’Gold. 
z. $1.75; 2 ozs. $33 IIb. $5.25; Ib. $16. Long stems ideal for cutting. Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 
_ ; P 5 1A B: b $ Zi , 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 40z. 50 cts.; 140z. 90 cts.; oz. $1.60. 
CTU OIC Dany elas Double Giant Zinnias 
(See it in color OnPese 49) Enormous flower averaging 5 inches in diameter. The flowers 
Plants grow about 15 inches high, are very compact, and are of extraordinary beauty because of their intensely bright 
bear flowers in the greatest profusion. The small, double, rich colors, including every shade of pink, crimson, yeilow, 
bright-colored flowers 1 14 inches across come on long stems and maroon, etc. Plants are 3 to 4 feet high. Canary- Yellow; 
are very valuable for cutting, while the plant makes a very fine Golden Yellow; Scarlet; White; Crimson; Purple; Deep 
show in beds or borders. Especially fine for florists to grow for Flesh-Pink; Salmon-Rose; Royal Purple; Schell’s Double 
bouquet and design work. Pastel Shades; Deep Flesh; Giant Mixture. Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; loz. 
ape aE tyes rink Sores clo w: Purple 50 cts.; oz. 90 cts.; oz. $1.65; lb. $5; lb. $16. 
Gem; Scarlet; Orange; Crimson Gem; ack Ruby, deep = 
velvet maroon. Schell’s Finest Mixed or any separate color. | Zinnia Linearis SV HST eae 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 1202. 90 cts.; oz. $1.60; Single flowers. Beautiful and bearing hundreds of flowers at 
2 ozs. $2.75; V4lb. $5; Ib. $15 one time. Try it. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Moz. $1.25; 
2 ozs. $2.25; Wlb. $8. 
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Schell Ss Tiny Cupid Zinnias ; Howard’s Crested Zinnias. (See page 56.) 
Smallest of all Zinnias. The full double, little button-like e : ‘ o 
flowers, only 1 inch in diameter, are borne on stout stems on New Bu rpee Giant Hybrid Zinnia 
plants 12 inches high and are very pretty and charming for Immense fluffy and ruffled flowers up to 6 inches across, with 
table vases. graceful, curved petals like those of a giant chrysanthemum. 
Cupid, Finest Mixed. Each, pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; | Mixed Colors. A gorgeous blend of magnificent colors. Pkt. 
Yoz. 65 cts.; Moz. $1.25; oz. $2.25; 2 ozs. $4; Mlb. $7. 25 cts.; Yoz. 75 cts.; 4oz. $1.35; oz. $2.50: oz. $4.75. 
* * 1, RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant). PardyAnnual. Heavy plants,with 
Poppies, H ardy Pe renn ial a large leaves, givinga sort of subtropical effect when grown on 
Iceland Poppy, Yellow Wonder. Stems 2 feet long. Will lawns or in the center of beds. Plants grow 5 to 8 feet high. 
keep 10 days after cutting. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 pkts. 25 cts. Zanzibarensis. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; M4lb. 70 cts. 
Iceland Poppy, Schell’s Imperial Jewel Mixture. Perennial. 
An extraordinary new Iceland Poppy in complete color-range. 
Their rich silky flowers on strong stems will add great beauty New Annual Ca nterbury Bells 
to your garden. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4 pkts. 50 cts.; loz. 75 cts. A great favorite with all flower lovers and in almost every 
Annual Single Poppy, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; 10z. 60 cts. garden. Be sure to grow Canterbury Bells. The 214-foot plants 
——<— bloom in less than six months from seed. Finest Mixed, pkt. 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower). Annual. (Ger. 
12 days.) Plants 11% feet high and are covered with myriads 
of beautiful orchid-like flowers of every color. 
Schell’s Giant-flowering Hybrids. Outstanding for best 
florist trade. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; soz. 85 cts. 
15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
CANTERBURY BELLS or CUP-AND-SAUCER. Hardy 
biennial. (Ger. 15 days.) The flower gives the appearance of 
a cup and saucer. One of the noblest and most effective plants 
inthe garden. Light Blue, Dark Blue, White, or Pink, and 
SAPONARIA vaccaria multiflora rosea. This is an annual. z = ' * 2 atts 
The plants grow 2 feet high and are a perfect mass of the BuaeSs eee pede 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; }40z. 
daintiest and most graceful pretty peel, pint sees : "Peek Gai Rents) 3) Wars Wee 
ers, somewhat resembling an enlarged Babys-Breath. és 
Beautiful in the garden and exquisitely charming as a cut- CAR NATION, Marguerite 
oes ay ‘gatas piss oo ee Lae! ene Sowers ee Half-hardy Perennial (with protection can be wintered over 
15 cts.; /40z. 35 cts.; 7202. Sin ese: outside). (Ger. 10 to 15 days.) They begin flowering within 4 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS. Annual ees ane months from the time the seed is sown. The flowers are large 
makes a good screen or shade. Pkt. 10 cts.; 02. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. and double and highly scented. Splendid for bouquets. Plants 
aN ae Peandiiore Hardy Perennial. Sky-blue | pits aren er oe Seay ae setts ae Parsi eos belss: 
azu ° al. OKy- s. 25 cts.; oz. Sz3 : a - $1.60; oz. $3. 
flowers in August and September. Grows 3 feet high. Pkt. Rabaud’s Giant Iniproved: See page pe é 
20 cts.; 3 pkts. 50 cts.; oz. $1.25; Moz. $2.25; oz. $4. 
BONFIRE. See page 53. VERBENAS (Annual) 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus). Hardy Perennial. 
A more beautiful sight than a SCHELL’S NEW GIANT-FLOWERED MIXTURE. Con- 
thick, massed bed of Sweet Wu- taining all giant-flowering varieties of richest colors (see it 
liams is difficult to find. The in color on page 60). Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts. 
plants, which are hardy, will Spectrum Red. (Awarded Medal.) Handsome, bright intense 
present a glorious sheet of bright scarlet—indeed a gorgeous flower 1 foot high. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
flowers continually. Fine for bou- 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Woz. 60 cts.; Moz. $1; oz. $3.50. 
quets. 1 to 1M ft. high. Dwart Compsci, Fireball. New. A dwarf, compact Verbena 
Searlet Beauty. Bright scarlet. about 6 inches high, literally covered with bright scarlet 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 4oz. blooms, excellent for borders, beds, or pot-plants. Continuous 
$1; 4e0z. $1.90; oz. $3.50. bloomer. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 4oz. $1.25. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 
NEW VERBENA, Starlight 
65 cts.; Woz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4oz. 
85 cts.; oz. $1.50; oz. $2.75. A gorgeous bright mid-blue with a creamy white eye. Tne 
ANNUAL SWEET WILLIAM, plants are of bush habit, 8 to 10 inches high and 12 to 15 inches 
FINEST MIXED. Blooms first across, the mammoth flower-heads practically touching each 
year and does not freeze out. Will other. Starlight is a miracle of beauty. Don’t miss ordering it. 
Te. Annual. Pkt. 25 cts.; 2 pkts. 45 cts.; 40z. $1.50; 1,02. $2.75; 
Yoz. 85cts.; 4oz. $1.50; 0z. $2.75. Sweet William oz. $5. 
bloom 2 or 3 years. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
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