GENERAL LIST of 
Ageratum, Blue Ball 
AGERATUM 
Annual. Also called Floss Flower. One of the best 
bedding plants, being literally a sheet of bloom from 
early summer till frost. The flowers are not liable to be 
spoiled by rain, nor do the colors fade out. 
FAIRY PINK. A dwarf compact Ageratum of a de- 
lichtfully sof. salmon rose pink color. It begins bloom- 
ing when not more than 1% to 2 inches high and con- 
tinues until it has formed a solid compact mass of 
blooms. 5 inches. 
1600—Pkt., 15¢; 2 pkts., 25¢. 
BLUE BALL. Ball shaped, dwarf, 
covered with a profusion of rich blue flowers. 
1614—Pkt., 15¢; 1/16 oz., 35¢. 
BLUE PERFECTION. The darkest colored of all large 
flowering Ageratums. Color, deep amethyst-blue; 
height, 10 inches; compact growth, fine bedder. 
1612—Pkt., 10¢; 1/16 oz., 25¢. 
TALL BLUE. An ideal variety for large beds or cut- 
ting. Beautiful azure-blue flowers on 2 ft. stems, 
1616—Pkt., 10¢; 1/16 oz., 25¢. 
IMPERIAL DWARF WHITE. Pure white. 6 in. 
1615—Pkt., 15¢; 1/16 oz., 30¢. 
compact plants 
6 in. 
Alyssum, Ocean Spray 
ALYSSUM 
Annual. A great favorite for borders, edging, window 
boxes, beds, or rockwork. Thrives everywhere and 
blooms profusely all summer; very sweet scented. 
LITTLE GEM. Compact and bushy, erect growing, 
simply covered with snowy white flowers. 4 to 6 inches 
high. 
1626—Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 25¢. 
OCEAN SPRAY. Our own introduction, unrivalled for 
its beautiful white carpet effect. It begins to bloom 
when quite small, and the plants are a solid mass of 
white from spring to late autumn. 4 to 5 inches high; 
showy, white flowers. 
1623—Pkt., 15¢; 14 oz., 30¢. 
SWEET ALYSSUM (A. Maritimum). 
habit; flowers white. 10 inches. 
1622—Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 25¢. 
VIOLET QUEEN. Beautiful 
bright violet colored flowers. 
6 inches. 
1621—Pkt., 15¢; 14 oz., 35¢. 
PERENNIAL ALYSSUM 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Basket of Gold). Peren- 
nial. Showy, golden yellow flowers, hardy perennials. 
Blooms the first season if sown early indoors. Height, 
1 foot. Thrives in the poorest soils, and is particularly 
valuable for rock gardens. 
1625—Pkt., 15¢; 14 oz., 40¢; 14 oz., 70¢. 
ACHILLEA Milfoil) 
THE PEARL. Perennial. One of the best hardy white 
perennials. From spring to frost it is covered with 
heads of purest. white, dainty, double flowers. Easily 
grown from seed, flowering the first season, if sown 
early. 2 ft. 
1604—Pkt., 15¢. be 
FILIPENDULA Ming Tree Flower 
Perennial. Large flat heads of golden yellow flowers, 
which if dried will last all winter. Can be painted any 
color and is used for Ming Tree gardens. 3 ft. July- 
September. 
-1605—Pkt., 15¢. 
Of trailing 
plants, covered with 
Shapely and compact. 
Surprise 
Garden 
Mixture 
SALZER’S St 
SURPRISE GARDEN MIXTURE 
Annual. This mixture of free flowering annuals will 
agreeably surprise you with the profusion of fine, 
large, showy blossoms of a great number of annuals 
that bloom at different periods so that one may have a 
constant succession of flowers from early summer till 
frost. 
Sow Salzer’s Surprise Garden Mixture broadcast if you 
wish, in some neglected corner, or to cover some waste 
spot, and have an endless succession of brilliant 
flowers, instead of allowing unsightly weeds to pre- 
dominate. 
1552—Pke., 25¢; 14 oz., 40¢; 14 0z., 65¢; oz., $1.10; 
1% Ib., $3.50. 
ACONITUM— See Monkshood—page 59. 
AMARANTHUS 
Annual. Brilliant foliag- 
ed annuals. 
CAUDATUS (Love-Lies- 
Bleeding). Bronzy foli- 
age and drooping, blood- 
red racemes. 21% feet. 
1630—Pkt., 15¢. 
MOLTEN FIRE. Deep 
‘maroon foliage, each 
branch topped with a 
cluster of fiery crimson 
leaves. Exceptionally 
showy. 21% to 3 ft. 
1636—Pkt., 20¢; 14 oz.; 
75¢. 
Molten Fire 
ANCHUSA 
BLUE BIRD. Annual. One of the best blue annuals, 
bearing on upright branching stems terminal spikes 
of forget-me-not flowers, intense blue with white eye. 
Will bloom all summer if faded growth is cut back. 
A fast grower. 2 ft. 
1634—Pkt., 15¢. 
ANGEL’S TRUMPET 
DATURA. Annual. Large trumpet-shaped flowers, 
measuring 7 to 9 inches; inside coloring pure white, 
outside marbled with purple. 40 inches. 
1640—Pkt., 20¢ 
ANTHEMIS 
TINCTORIA (Yellow Marguerite). Perennial. All 
summer long it bears daisy-like, golden yellow blos- 
soms. A fine plant and fine for cutting. 2 ft. 
1661—Pkt., 15¢; 1% oz., 40¢. 
ANTIRRHINUM—See Snapdragon—page 62. 
ARCTOTIS 
AFRICAN DAISY. Annual. 
One of the most beautiful an- 
nual daisies. Flowers are 
large and showy, white on 
the upper surface, lilac-blue 
beneath. The eye is also blue. 
Fine cut flower lasting a 
week to ten days. The buds 
will also open indoors in 4 
sunny window. Free flower- 
ing. 2% ft. 
1656—Pkt., 15¢. 
BUSH BALSAM 
Or “Gardenia Flowered Balsam.’”? Annual. The double 
flowers appear in clusters on top of the stemis, instead 
of on the sides. 15 inches. Fine for beds. 
MIXED COLORS. 1779—Pkt., 20¢; %4 oz., 65¢. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAM 
Annual. An old and favorite garden flower, producing 
masses of beautiful, brilliantly colored double Camellia 
shaved flowers. 2 ft. 
MIXED COLORS. 1774—Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 40¢. 
BUTTERFLY WEED 
ASCLEPIAS. TUBEROSA. Perennial. One of the 
showiest of our native wild flowers, producing large 
heads of brilliant orange flowers. Very hardy, bloom- 
ing from July till frost. Seed pods when gathered just 
as they begin to open make fine winter bouquets. 2 ft. 
1766—Pkt., 15¢ 
Please Order by Number 
African Daisy 
Aquilegia, Long Spurred 
AQUILEGIA (Columtine) 
Perennial. Will very often bloom the same year plant- 
ed. 114 to 2 feet. 
CRIMSON STAR. Bright crimson petals, white corolla 
or center petals, very long spurs. 
1660—Pkt., 25¢. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. A grand mixture made 
up of all the very best strains of Aquilegia. The color 
range will be complete and flowers-are of the largest 
size with longest spurs. A special value. 
1653—Pkt., 25¢; 2 pkts., 45¢. 
LONGISSIMA. Flowers with deep yellow petals and 
paler yellow sepals, and with extremely long spurs, 
often 5 inches in length! 
1659—Pkt., 25¢. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING, MIXED. Many beautiful, 
long spurred flowers in a wide and striking array of 
colors. 
1699—Pkt., 20¢; 14 oz., 50¢; 14 oz., 85¢. 
Baby’s Breath 
Covent Garden 
BREATH Fo x Se 
GYPSOPHILA. Graceful panicles of small flowers, ele- 
gant for cutting. Blooms-all summer. 
ANNUAL BABY’S BREATH 
COVENT GARDEN. An improved giant pure white, 
unsurpassed for size of bloom and form. 
2068—Pkt., 10¢. 
ELEGANS ROSEA. Lovely, rose-pink flowers. 
2065—Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 30¢. 
PERENNIAL BABY’S BREATH ; 
PANICULATA. Blooms the first season if sown early. 
White, single flowers, fine for cutting. 
2067—Pkt., 15¢. 
PANICULATA FL. PL. A goodly percentage of the 
plants will bear small, double white flowers. 
2059—Pkt., 25¢. 
PACIFICA. Rose colored. The plants grow 314-4 feet 
high and are a veritable cloud of rose. Blooms first 
year from seed. 
2064—Pkt., 15¢. 
BELL FLOWER 
PLATYCODON. Perennial. Wide open bells of clear 
blue color. The plants are vigorous growing and should 
be left undisturbed for many years in order to develop 
strong, free blooming plants. 2 ft. 
1790—Pkt., 25¢. 
BLAZING STAR 
LIATRIS. Perennial. Showy and attractive plants, 3 
to 4 feet high, producing large spikes of rosy-purple 
flowers in August. : 
2118—Pkt., 15¢. 
TEXAS BLUE BONNET 
Annual. Sweet pea shaped, deep blue flowers with 
heart shaped blotch of pinkish white. June. 15 in. 
Does well in dry soil. 
1785—Pkt., 10¢. 
BOSTON IVY 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. Perennial. A hardy climber, 
with olive green leaves, which turn to scarlet in the 
autumn. The best climber for brick or stone walls. 
1655—Pkt., 25¢. 
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