R. H. Shumway—“The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 73 
2171 Bellis 
(English Daisy) 1 
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A favorite perennial which é X : y ys 
i will stand the winter if given African Golden Daisy wi 6 A 
ae the protection of a little litter. | 2170 Dimorphotheca (African Golden 
2172 Daisy—Blue Eyed African Arc-| In bloom from early spring un-| Daisy). Aurantiaca. An extremely 
tons-Grandis-Annual. 3 ft. It forms| til well on in the summer, showy annual. The bushy plants 
bushes bearing 2 inch daisy flowers of} Easily raised from seed, which} grow 12 to 15 inches high. The flow- 
pearly white with a gold band sur-| may be sown any time from|ers, which measure 2% inches and 
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rounding a delicate mauve center. It} spring till August. over are a unique, rich, glossy 
closes at evening and displays its lilac Giant Double Mixed. A fine] orange-gold, with dark dise and halo, 
tinted undersides. Foliage gray green.| mixture, containing all the col- They bloom the greater part of the 
Especially good cut flower. Pkt., 20 cts. | ors. Pkt., 25 cts. summer and fall. Pkt., 20 cts. 
eee SPECIAL 
OFFER 
2185 One 
Large Pkt. 
each of the 
4 Named Del- 
phinium. Val- 
> ue $1.40. For 
$1.00. 
Delphinium 
(Perennial Larkspur) 
2175 Meadowvale Hybrids, 
Shumway’s Superb Strain. 
They produce long spikes 
thickly set with large and 
gorgeous double florets. 
They range in color from 
light shades of turquoise 
blue to indigo and from pale 
lavender-pink to reddish- 
purple. Many of the blos- 
soms have contrasting cen- 
ters, some the white eyes, #*’ 
some the dark bees. Pkt.,” 
25 cts. 
GIANT PACIFIC 
HYBRIDS 
The new strain produces 
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2169 Dahli 
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ia—Sup 
One of the best summer and fall flowering plants. Blooms 
the first year if started early. Protect the roots in a dry cellar 
during winter. Prettiest annual in cultivation. It is in its 
greatest glory at the time so many others are fading. Pkt., 
50 cts.;  oz., $1.00. 
2187 
plants that are 60 to 65 per- e 
cent mildew resistant. The Dolichos 
flowers are of immense size, = 
tightly set on straight stems Hyacinth Bean 
‘that are strong and whippy. 
The flowers do not shatter. 
2176 King Arthur. Flowers 
are large, up to 2% in. 
across; deep blue and blue- 
violet tones in contrast to 
the prominent white centers. 
Quite attractive. Pkt., 35 
cts.; 2 pkts., 60 cts. 
2177 Galahad. Most impres- 
sive and desirable; pure glis- 
tening white, giant flowers 
in heavy branching trusses. 
Pkt., 35 cts.; 2 pkts., 60 cis. 
2178 Guinevere. Large dou- 
ble flowers of lovely light 
lavender-blue shades with 
ake eed Rs be pb ae 2197 Variegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). A 
pkts., 60 cts. splendid showy plant for beds and borders. 
From midsummer on, the top leaves of every 
2179 Lancelot. Soft and dis- branch are attractively marked with white; 
tinet shade of pure lilac set 2ft. Pkt., 15 ets.; %4 02., 40 cts.3 Y% 0%, 70 ets. 
off by a white “bee.” Indi- 
vidual flowers are very large. 
Pkt., 35 cts.; 2 pkts., 60 cts, 
2185 SPECIAL OFFER 
One Packet Each 
of the Four Named 
Delphiniums Above 
only $100 
Reg. Vaiue $1.40 
2173 Daisy “Shasta” 
Hardy Perennial 
2173 Giant White California Daisy. A 
beautiful flower for perennial bed. Flow- 
ers measure fully four inches across, and 
as they come singly on a stiff slender 
stem nearly two feet in length, they 
are especially useful as cut-flowers. Pkt., 
30 cts.; ¥/g 0z., 85 cts. 
Dianthus Pinks 
A 
Choicest Mixed 
Colors, Beautiful 
Annual Climber 
Very rapid climber at- 
taining height 8 to 10 
feet. Blooms profusely 
from base to summit. 
The long spikes of pea- 
like flowers in various 
shades and colors are very 
attractive. Excellent for 
shading porches, fences, 
ete. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z., 
Euphorbia Annual 
2198 Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant). 
Known also as Annual Poinsettia, with rich 
red leaves crowning the end of each branch; 
2% to 3% ft. PkKt., 15 ets.; Y% oz., 40 cts. 
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2183 Shumway’s Su- 2182 Allwoodii Alpinus. Perennial 
preme Double Mixed Dianthus, flowering the first year 
Annual. A selection of from seed. It is only four to six 
) . inches high, has single and semi- 
the best double pinks double flowers and contains all 
in cultivation ranging the Dianthus colors. Is a perfect 
in color through all gem for the rock garden. Pkt., 
a4. 25 ets. 
the most brilliant ey 
shades. Pkt.. 25 cts.; 2184 Plumarius Fl. Pl. (Double 
hardy garden pink.) Double and 
semi-double varieties in beautiful 
colors. Pkt., 15 cts. 
VY, 02z., 90 cts. 
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Echinacea Purpure 
2191 (Purple Coneflower.) Hardy | A M A Z | N G 
perennial. 3 to 4 ft. Blooms BA R GC A I N 
July, August. Vigorous grow- 
2196 
Everlasting Flowers 
Hardy annual. 12 inches. Blooms July until 
ing plants for the border or wild F-76—-Your choice of any 5 frost, A profuse blooming, pright colored, pop. Shumndette Halabow. Mixtare 
a % on ac Ss . red ji py-like plant. xcellent garden plart for beas, sn ways i < i 
garden, The flowers have red- packets of Flower Se ed listed | masses or edgings. It has lacy, blue-green I offer you in this special mixture proper 
dish-purple petals set off by a on this page (excepting Del- | foliage,and blossoms which are saucer-shaped and proportions of al] the leading standard 
c 4 phiniumis). 1 satiny. It does well in any sunny spot, but varieties of Everlasting Flowers which are 
dark central disc, and they are 1 chould not be transplanted. Our mixture con- | SO popular today with everybody. rend 
5 ar a9 ds 35 | tains all the finest strains and colors. including may be cut before too far advanced anda 
clustered in large heads. Desir- ON L iY; 7 0 os various shades of yellow, gold and orange. dried for winter bouquets. Pkt, 25 cts.; % 
oz., 60 cts.; 0z., $1.85. 
able for cut flowers. PEt. 20 cts. Pkt., 20 cts.; 14 0z., 75 cts.; 0z., $1.25, 
