SCAB I OSAS Annual 
Schell’s “White Fairy” and 
“Pink Beauty” 
These two Scabiosas are both perfect in form and larger in 
size than standard varieties. Their colors are exceedingly pure 
and clear. The flowers, borne on long stems, are ideal for vasing 
or bouquets, alone and beautiful together, pink and white. 
Pkt. of either 15 cts.; 2 pkt. 25 cts. 
140z. either, or the two mixed, 65 cts.; 1,oz. $1.10. 
Other Varieties of Scabiosa (Mourning Bride 
or Pincushion Flower) 
A hardy annual 21% feet high. Seed sown in early May out- 
side or started indoors will start blooming in July and continue 
until late frosts. The beautiful flowers on long stems will keep 
when vased, for almost a week. Our separate varieties give a 
great range in colors. (Ger. 14 to 21 days.) 
Peach Blossom. Pink. White. Pure white. 
Azure Fairy. Lavender-blue. Red. Rich red. 
King of the Blacks. Black. Rose. Rose color. 
Crimson. Rosy crimson. Schell’s Choice Mixed. 
Prices, any separate color in the mixture, pkt. 10 cts.; 
140z. 35 cts.; 1,0z. 60 cts.; oz. $1. 
NEW SCABIOSA, Oxford Blue 
A deep rich bJue never before seen in Scabiosa. Long-stemmed, 
full double flowers, larger than any other variety offered to 
date. Oxford Blue is the peak of perfection in a beautiful Scab- 
iosa. You will love it. Annual. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; 
140z. 90 cts.; 120z. $1.75; oz. $3. 
PERENNIAL SCABIOSA, Caucasica Giant Hybrid, Isaac 
House Strain (Blue Bonnet). Very large fringed and ruffled 
flowers in shades of blue from lavender to dark blue on long 
stems. Grows 3 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 95 cts. 
ANTIRRHINUM, Velvet Giant 
From 6 to 12 long spikes each filled with deep crimson flow- 
ers lightened by a rich undertone of orange-bronze showing 
through the crimson. The long, 2-foot stems covered closely 
with flowers uniformly spaced, and many open at one time, 
make it outstanding for cutting, garden decoration, and 
growing in pots. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 for $1; oz. $1.75; oz. 
$3.25. 
NASTURTIUM (See also page 57) 
Dwart Single, Schell’s Quality Mixture. The plants 1 foot 
high are covered with the beautiful blooms continuously. As 
a border or in solid mass they make a most magnificent sight. 
The more flowers you cut off the more come on, and the long 
stems make them very valuable for bouquets. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 45 cts.; 4lb. $1.40; lb. $4.50. 
Schell’s Tall or Vining Nasturtiums. The vines grow from 
6 to 10 feet and are very effective when grown in sunny 
positions on the fence or trellis. They bloom all summer. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; 4lb. $1.40; lb. $4.50, 
STATICE (Everlasting) (Sea Lavender) 
(Ger. 14 to 20 days.) 
Caspia. Dainty, graceful flowers of lavender-blue, formed in 
mist-like panicles, making a most beautiful effect. The flower- 
stems when dried will last for months. Plants grow 2 to 2% 
feet high. Perennial. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. $1.25; oz. $2.25; 
oz. $4. 
Sinuata. Annual. Panicles of minute flowers fine for cutting 
throughout the summer. Can be dried for winter use. Plants 
2 to 3 feet. 
Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; Moz. 45 cts.; Moz. 85 cts. 
MATRICARIA capensis alba plenissimus (Feverfew; 
Bridal Rose). Annual. Plants 2 feet. Produces great num- 
bers of fine double white flowers from June to October, Ex- 
cellent for bed and in pots. It is beautiful. Schell’s Florist’s 
Strain. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; oz, 75 cts.; Woz. $1.25. 
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Statice sinuata 
Matricaria capensis 
(Bridal Rose) 
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Stocks, Giant Imperial 
Stocks, Ten-Weeks 
STOCKS (Gilliflower) Annual 
NEW TRYSOMIC GIANT IMPERIAL STOCK. First 
Trysomic Stock ever offered. The genetic theory of 
Trysomic doubles in Stocks was developed and proved to be 
capable of producing 85% doubleness from seed. Twenty 
years of intensive and costly breeding work was necessary 
to bring this to a maintained quality. 24% feet. Very choice 
blend of colors. Mixed. Pkt. 50 cts.; 10z. $1.75; Moz. $2.75; 
loz. $5; oz. $15. 2 
SCHELL’S MAMMOTH BEAUTY OF NICE. A strain pro- 
ducing immense spikes of large, magnificent flowers, a high 
percentage double, and delightfully fragrant. The plants 
grow 24 inches high. For brilliancy of color, duration of bloom 
and pleasing fragrance, they are unsurpassed. Splendid for 
outside and for pot-plants for house culture in winter. Sow 
seed in May outside. Schell’s Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
2 pkts. 25 cts.; Yoz. 70 cts.; Moz. $1.25. 
Ten-Weeks Stocks 
So called because they bloom in ten weeks after planting the 
seed. Grow 15 inches tall. A fine bedding plant. Schell’s 
Choice Mixture. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; oz. 45 cts.; 
Yyoz. 80 cts. 
DOUBLE GIANT EXCELSIOR, ROSE-PINK. 3 ft. A true 
Column Stock and the first clear rose-pink. Of greatest value 
for florists and for garden use. The florets are huge—2\% 
inches across—very double, and closely packed on the long, 
strong spikes. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1; }goz. $1.50. 
SUPER-GIANT IMPERIAL, DARK BLUE. 2% ft. Each 
plant produces from 12 to 15 huge flower-spikes covered with 
large, rich dark blue florets, 144 to 2 inches across, 40 to 50 
open at one time. In full bloom the plants are fully 3 feet 
high. Pkt. 25 cts.; Jgoz. 75 cts.; Yeoz. $1.35; oz. $2.50. 
PHLOX (See also page 64) 
DWARF COMPACT, Very Choice Mixed. Here is a really 
beautiful annual flower. The plants are only 6 inches high 
and covered with their many-colored, bright beautiful flowers 
all summer. Fine in beds, borders, planted here and there 
among evergreens and shrubbery, also in rock-gardens and 
in window boxes and pots. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 80 cts.; Yoz. 
$1.40; 40z. $2.75; oz. $5. 
Schell’s Cut-Flower or Bouquet Mixture 
A mixture of many of the leading varieties of cut-flowers in a 
rainbow of many colors, just what is desired for those who want 
such a mixture for the flower-garden, giving an abundance of 
flowers for cutting allsummer. Bouquet Mixture of Annuals. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 25 cts.; Loz. 65 cts.; oz. $1; i41b. $3.75. 
Rock-Garden Annuals, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 
25 cts.; Woz. $1.25; oz. $2.25; Yb. $6.50. 
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