hy Calendulas 
2115 Orange Shaggy 
The petals are long and deeply 
fringed and overlap each other in 
a rather irregular fashion and 
bloom with the shaggy appear- 
ance of Chrysanthemums. Deep 
orange color shading to lighter 
orange in center of bloom, giving 
the flower a two-tone effect. Has 
long stems and forms plants 
about eighteen inehes _ high. 
Packet, 15 cts.; %4 oz., 45 cts. 
2116 Calendula Sunshine or 
Chrysantha 
A clear lemon yellow in color with loose- 
ly arranged petals, incurved at center and 
reflexed at edges, somewhat like a chry- 
santhemum, Flowers are mounted on 
strong, wiry stems a foot in length; excel- 
lent-for cutting. Packet, 15 cts.; %4 oz., 
45 cts. 
2121 Superior Double Mixed 
These Annuals, also known as Pot Mari- 
golds, are becoming more popular every 
year. The plants form a mass of green 
foliage close to the ground. The blooms, 
which are borne profusely throughout the 
summer, are spendid for garden display or 
cutting. In our Double Mixed we offer 
you a complete blend of all leading varie- 
ties. Height 2 ft, Pkt., 15 cts.; %4 oz, 
60 cts. 
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_ Marigolds 
2121 Shumway’s Supertor 
Double Mixed 
Canterbury Bell 
(Biennial.) This great family of plants might 
fancifully be compared to a glorious ‘“‘ecarillon” 
or set of chimes for they are all bell flowers. 
Tall and stately, well suited for backgrounds in 
_ the hardy border. 
2127 Choicest Single Mixed. Pkt., 15 cts. 
2128 Choicest Double Mixed. Pkt., 25 cts. 
2131 Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Perennial. 
One of the taller and finer types of Campanu- 
‘las. Its long spikes are profusely adorned with 
broad somewhat shallow bell-shaped flowers. 
Pkt., 20 ets. 
4 : New Annual Campanula 
2126 Single Mixed Colors. <A_ beautiful 
Canterbury Bell which blooms from seed in 
Jess than six months. Includes all colors; 
2 to 2% ft. Pkt., 15 cts. 
Perennial Plant Listing on above: 
2972 Carpatica Blue Bells 
2973 Carpatica White Bells 
2 for 95 cts.; 4 for $1.65; 6 for $2.25. 
2135 Canna 
Annual. Giant Flowered. Choicest Mixed. 
The very finest bedding plants. Soak the 
seeds in warm water until they show evi- 
dence of swelling, then sow in sandy soil, 
and keep in a hotbed or greenhouse until 
danger of frost is over. Pkt., 25 cts.; % 
oz., 75 ets. Roots on page 86. 
2154 Cobaea Scandens 
Cathedral Bells. 30 ft. One of the hand- 
somest rapid growing climbers. The bell- 
shaped flowers open a clear green, but turn 
lilac. Pkt., 15 cts.; %4 oz., 50 cts. 
2135 Canna-Giant Flowere 
Choicest Mixed 
2136 Cardinal Climber 
A strong and rapid growing annual vine 
that attains a height of 25 feet, with beauti- 
ful fern-like laciniated foliage and covered 
: ; with fiery cardinal-red flowers from mid- 
¥ vd me summer to frost. Pkt., 15 ets.; 1%4 oz., 30 
Ris A p \ Riis cts. 
2155 Coleus. Rainbow Mixed 
House Culture. These are the ornamental ot AU Tree Coleus Plants 
“foliage” plants so well adapted for grow- Something new and different in Coleus. 
ag Rd ae Be emeen gaey Gon atep Grows into a Tree, soon attaining a height 
window boxes. In partial shade they are of 32 to 36 inches, with foliage a beautiful 
unexcelled. The large rich velvety leaves ivory to yellow, each leaf being edged with 
Sates te ig SE a wide band of green. Plants from 3-inch 
Pkt., 50 cts.; 2 Pkts. for 90 cts. pots. 2 for $1.25; 4 for $2.25. 
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Cactus—Choicest Mixed Varieties 
2120 Cactus. All Kinds and Forms—Choicest Mixed. 
Very curious, odd looking, strange species of plants which 
will thrive anywhere with little or no care. But little 
watering is required. The flowers are of exquisite beauty, 
and delicious fragrance. Expressions of wonder and ad- 
miration greet them. Pkt., 30 cts.; %4 oz., 75 cts. 
Carnation 
2137 Chabaud’s Giant Supreme Mixture 
Large, double, clove-scented blooms, 2 in. and 
more across, may be had in 56 or 6 months from 
sowing the seed. Flowers are borne on wiry stems 
15-18 in, long. Pkt., 25 cts.; % oz., 75 ets. 
2138 Giant Flowered Marguerite. Superb Mixed 
Annual. Blooms in 3 or 4 months from seed. These lovely, 
fragrant Carnations produce fine double flowers which often 
measure three inches across. A veritable rainbow of colors. 
Most of them have beautifully fringed petals and are delight- 
fully fragrant. Pkt., 25 ets.; % 04., 75 cts. 
2139 Shumway’s Improved Giant Double Extra 
Choice Mixed 
Perennial. 15 to 18 inches. Perpetual flowering. Large 
sized, double flowers; sweet-scented, richly colored. Cannot 
be excelled for indoor potted plants; fine also for outdoor 
Le pont Flowers 5 months from seed. Pkt., 35 cts.; 2 pkts. for 
cts. 
2162 Cyclamen. 
Giganteum 
Persicum 
Finest Mixed Colors. 
One of our most beau- 
tiful and prized house 
plants, having beau- 
tiful foliage and richly 
colored flowers. Do not 
attempt to grow this 
out of doors. 
Pkt. 50 cts., 
2 pkts. for 
x AN AiG x 1h 90 cts. 
CNA Var 
Candytuft 
2133 Shumway’s Giant Flowered 
Choice Mixed Annual 
Somewhat like Sweet Alyssum. They are 
splendid for use in the border and as cut flow- 
ers. They bear quantities of single four-petaled 
blossoms in terminal clusters. Plenty of sun- 
shine and only a moderate amount of water- 
ing are conditions that favor their best de- 
velopment. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 ets. 
2134 Iberis Sempervirens. (Perennial Candy- 
tuft.) Dwarf evergreen plants, 6 to 10 in. 
Covered with white blooms in spring and early 
summer, Excellent for rockeries or borders 
where bright dwarf masses are wanted. Pkt., 
20 ets.; 2 pkts. for 35 cts. ‘ 
2140 Chinese 
Lantern Plant 
(Physalis 
Franchetti)— 
Perennial 
A hardy peren- 
nial grown for its 
showy _ scarlet-red 
seed-pods which are 
easily dried for 
winter bouquets. 
The flowers are 
white, followed by 
the showy lanterns. 
Hasily grown in any 
soil.. Pkt., 30 cts.; 
2 Pkts. for 50 cts. 
2164 Cypress Vine 
(Ipomoea Quamoclit) 
Choicest mixed annual. 
Height 8 ft. This dainty 
vine is a rapid-growing 
climber with soft deep 
green feathery foliage. 
The flowers are slender 
little trumpets with star- 2153 Supreme Double Mixed 
shapéd ag nue te oo These graceful plants can be recommended 
twining habit it will without reserve for the border or for cut flow- 
readily climb a stretched ers. They are erect and bushy with attractive 
: P light green foliage. The upright branches, 
cord or light trellis. Pkt., slightly drooping, bear AREtLiCn of delicately 
15 cts.; %4 02, 45 cts.; colored double flowers set along the stems re- 
% oz., 75 cts. sembling small carnations or rosettes. Pkt., 15 
ets.; 4% oz., 50 cts, 
2151 Cheiranthus 
(Perennial.) Allionii. A brilliant orange-yellow spring flower, 
borne profusely during May on plants 12 in. tall. Unusually showy 
re and delightfully sweet scented. Should be in every garden. Pkt., 
2164 Cypress Vine 20 cts. 
