R. H. Shumway—“The Pioneer American Seedsman”—Established 1870 
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2171 Bellis 
(English Daisy) 
A favorite perennial which 
will stand the winter if given 
the protection of a little litter. 
In bloom from early spring un- 
til well on in the summer. 
Easily raised from seed, which 
may be sown any time from 
spring till August. 
Giant Double Mixed. A fine 
mixture, containing all the col- 
ors. Pkt., 25 cts. 
2172 Daisy—Blue Eyed African Arc- 
_ tons-Grandis-Annual. 3 ft. It forms 
‘bushes bearing 2 inch daisy flowers of 
pearly white with a gold band sur- 
rounding a delicate mauve center. It 
closes at evening and displays its lilac 
_ tinted undersides, Foliage gray green. 
_ Especially good cut flower. Pkt., 20 cts. 
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 
plants that are 60 to 65 per- 
cent mildew resistant. The 
flowers are of immense size, 
tightly set on straight stems 
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. 
PEt., 35 cts.; 2 pkts., 60 cts. 
2178 Guinevere. Large dou- 
ble flowers of lovely light 
lavender-blue shades with 
lighter blue centers. Grace- 
ful spikes. 
pkts., 60 cts. 
rp 
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.; Yg oz., 85 cts. j 
Dianthus Pinks 
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Pkt., 35 cts.; 2 
African Golden Daisy 
2170 Dimorphotheca (African Golden 
Daisy). Aurantiaca. An extremely 
showy annual. The bushy plants 
grow 12 to 15 inches high. The flow- 
ers, which measure 2% inches and 
over are a_ unique, rich, glossy 
orange-gold, with dark dise and halo. 
They bloom the greater part of the 
summer and fall. Pkt., 20 cts. 
SPECIAL 
OFFER 
2185 One 
Large Pkt. 
each of the 
4 Named Del- 
phinium. Val- 
ue $1.40. For 
$1.00. 
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2169 Dahlia—Supreme Double Mixed 
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., 
80 cts.; 2 pkts., 50 ctsi; 14 0z., 80 cts. 
2187 
Dolichos 
Hyacinth Bean 
Choicest Mixed 
Colors, Beautiful 
Annual Climber 
Very rapid climber at- 
taining height 8 to 10 
feet. Blooms profusely 
from base to summit. 
The Jong spikes of pea- 
like flowers in various 
shades and colors are very 
attractive. Excellent for 
shading porches, fences, 
ete. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 
25 cts. 
Euphorbia Annual 
2197 Variegata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). 
splendid showy plant for beds and borders. 
From midsummer on, the top leaves of every 
A 
branch are attractively marked with white; 
2179 Lancelot. Soft and dis- 
tinct shade of pure lilac set 
off by a white ‘‘bee.” Indi-~ 
vidual flowers are very large. 
Pkt., 35 cts.; 2 pkts., 60 cts. 
2185 SPECIAL OFFER 
One Packet Each 
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f dy Z 2ft. Pkt, 15 cts.; %4 0z., 40 cts.; % oz., 70 cts. 
2198 Heterophylla (Mexican Fire Plant). 
Known also as Annual Poinsettia, with rich 
red leaves crowning the end of each branch; 
2% to 34% ft. Pkt., 15 ets.; % oz, 40 cts. 
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2182 Allwoodii Alpinus. Perennial 
Dianthus, flowering the first year 
from seed. It is only four to six 
inches high, has single and semi- 
double flowers and contains all 
only 
Reg. Value $1.40 
2183 Shumway’s Su- 
preme Double Mixed 
Annual. A selection of 
the best double pinks 
in cultivation ranging the Dianthus colors. Is a perfect 
in color through all gem for the rock garden. Pkt., 
the most brilliant 7° ¢ts- 
shades. Pkt., 20 cts.; 2184 Plumarius FI. Pl. (Double 
hardy garden pink.) Double and 
semi-double varieties in beautiful 
colors. Pkt., 15 cts. 
4, oz, 75 cts. 
Echinacea Purpurea 
_ 2191 (Purple Coneflower.) Hardy 
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July, August. Vigorous grow- Hardy annual. oe inches. Blooms Ried poi Everlasting Flowers 
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garden. The flowers have red- packets of Flower Seed liste masses or edgings. It has lacy, blue-green I offer you in this special mixture proper 
i cepting Del- iage 3 swhi aucer-shaped and roportions of all the leading standard 
on this page (excepting foliage,and blossomswhich are sauc Pp i pe of. Everlasting Flowers which are 
dish-purple petals set off by a but 
: hiniums). satiny. It does well in any sunny spot, erl L rlowers .V p 
dark central disc, and they are “ ) should not be transplanted. Piet roi ee eos Feet wpday < wee ayer Lae I Spe 
i i ains the finest strains and colors, inc ing a I t fore a é : 
peeerered itt large heads.” Desir. O N L Y 7 0 c Cue Baas | of yellow, gold and orange. dried for winter bouquets. Pkt, 25 cts.; %4 
oz., 60 cts.; 0z., $1.85 
able for cut flowers. Pkt. 20 cts. Pkt., 20 cts.; % oz., 75 cts.; 0z., $1.25. 
