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WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE ME
1. My are fresh and of the best SME have only reliable kinds and such novelties as have established value. ,
8. All mixtures are made by myself from named varieties only: :
4. My packet prices are less than the usual rates, allowing a larger assortment for the same outlay, :
5. All ordekey tor seeds are filled with the utmost promptness,
6. I ama _ real, live woman and give per- sonal attention to’ my business. —
Miss Emma V. White, 3010 Aldrich Avs., §., Minneapolis, Minn,
LIBERAL PREMIUMS
seeds
Take Notice—Extra packets of:seeds will be
allowed on every purchase of seeds, plants or bulbs. from my eatalog (except Lawn Grass seed, on which prices are net), but the seiec- tion must invariably accompany the order. Orders sent at different times cannet be taken together to entitle one to a premium, See opposite page for particulars.
Free; My “Culture of Vegetables”
A carefully prepared booklet on growing vegetable seeds will be given free with every order for vegetable seeds amounting to 10 cents or over.
My “Culture of Flowers”
Price, 5 cents, or Free with Orders of 25 cents or Over,
It is not enough to sow seed. It must be done right and under proper conditions. My booklet tells you how to do it. It is practical, not technical; for the amateur, not the profes- sional; and even the least skillful can under- stand and follow its simple yet comprehensive directions. To cover part of the cost, I make a nominal charge of 5 cents. Free, if asked for, however, with any order of 25c or over.
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Cortland, N. Y, July 13.—I have been your customer three years, and os I won two first prizes at our Fair you will not wonder that} am enthusiasticover them. From one pack- et of Sweet Williams I have every imaginable color, and my Canterbury Bells, in every shade of blue pink and white, can- not bear up their own weight of bloom. Mrs. Lottie Babcock.
Cheat Havén, Pa. Mar, 18—‘‘I have been your customer ten years and am well pleased. I have 11 colors of Primroses and they certainly are preity. Mrs. N. J, Arnold.’’
Smith’s Creek, Mich., Mar. 18—‘‘I have used your seed 8 years. Pansies and Asters were grand and at present Ciner- arias are beautiful.’”’ Mrs, C. C. Brock.
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SEND FOR AGENTS’ TERMS TO SELL MY CHOICE SEEDS.
MY LIST OF CHOICE
FLOWER SEEDS
Pe ia Oe
1914
MY THREE WARRANTS
J. I Warrant Your Remittance to Reach Me if sent by either postoffice or express money order, bank draft or registered letter but by. no other method. You ‘may select extra flower seeds in packets to the amount of the cost of sending money by any one of these methods. If you remit by stamps or silver, it will be at your risk. If stamps are sent use one or two-ccnt stamps, and do not stick them to your letter. It is comparatively safe to send small amounts of silver, but it should never be put loose in the envelope. Sew it between pieces of blotting paper or cloth. -
- 2. I Warrant My Seeds to Reach” You, provided I receive your order, If ‘you do not receive them promptly, please notify me not later than two weeks after the date you sent your order, and give date and enclose duplicate, of which you should always retain a copy. You should receive your seeds within two or three days of the actual time it takes the mail to come and go between the two points, as I aim to fill all orders within twenty-four hours of their receipt (except plant and bulb orders. See pages 46 and 51 in regard to bulb and plant deliveries).
Promptness is my motto: Try me. If you do not get your seeds it is from one of the following reasons:
Why You Do Not Receive Your Seeds.
a. No address given, I receive many orders without signature or postoffice. Be sure to sign your name and give name of office.
b. Insufficient address, If there igs mail de- livery do not fail to give street or rural delivery number.
c. Indistinct writing. Take special pains to write name and postofiice distinctly. d. No title given, Ladies should always give
title, Miss or: Mrs., especially if initials only are signed.
e. Fault in Postal Service, Sometimes let-
-ters fail to reach me, and sometimes packages,
even when properly addressed, are lost or mis- earried in the mails.
3. I Warrant My Seeds to be Good.
No one can promise that seeds will grow, nor do I, as so much depends on conditions. I know by actual testing that my seeds are good, but if any failed to grow for you last year and you think that the failure is due to lack of vitality .in seeds and not to some other causé, you: may feel at liberty when placing your order with me this year to include
such varieties. Seeds of Greenhouse Plants, which generally require special care, are excepted from .this offer to replace. A new
order should accompany application for seed to be replaced, and please refer to date or number of last spring’s order in which it was included. ’
Vancouver, B, C., Mar. ’13. ‘‘Your ‘‘Culiture of Flowers’’ wags a great help to me. The Nasturtium seeds which I bought of you, grew fine, and I am sending for mdre flowers
this year,"’ MARION THOM,
MISS EMMA V WHITE —1— Reedsburg, Wis.—‘'A Cinnamon Vine from one root covers my porch. Itis such a clean vine, every one should grow it.''—Mys. Chas. L. Nott.
1914) PREMIUM OFFER
ONE PACKET OF SEEDS FREE WITH EVERY 25 CENTS OF YOUR ORDER, according to following conditions:
1. THIS PREMIUM IS OFFERED on any purchase of seeds, plants or bulbs (excepting lawn grass seed and Hvergreens), but not on other articles.
2. AS PREMIUM YOU MAY SELECT for every twenty-five cents of your order one pate of seeds free from my general list of flower or vegetable seeds, selecting such seeds as are listed at_not more than 5¢ a packet (exclusive of beans, peas and corn in the vegetable list).
3.
PREMIUMS MUST BE SELECTED with the order. Orders at different times cannot be taken together to entitle one to a premium. 4. IF PREMIUMS ARE NOT SELECTED according to the above offer, I shall have to take the liberty of substituting.
CINNAMON VINE BULBS
Beautiful leaves, dainty flowers, exquisite perfume, grows in }q shade or sun, wet or dry. No insects ever trouble. No winter harms.
A charming climber that will quickly surround your arbor, win- Yad, dow or veranda with a wonderful profusion of vines covered with Be handsome, glossy, heart-shaped leayes, while its clusters of deli- RYQaKee’ \ pee NAS cate white flowers emit a delicious fragrance. VERY HARDY. BAN -Y BO thy oy UN thriving almost everywhere, though perhaps not so well adapted PB ete Siw" to the extreme north. The first year the yines run about 10 feet, ‘ but_eventually reach a height of 25 to 40 feet. See my ‘‘Gulture KY of Flowers’ for directions. Two or three roots, one foot apart, on each side of a door or window will quickly cover it, They do_best in a_ warm, sunny location, though thriving anywhere. Z
EXTRA QUALITY—Sure to Grow. Price, 1 strong root, 5e; 3 roots, 12c; 6 roots, 21lc; 12 roots, 40c; all postpaid:
FLORICULTURE GUIDES
“CULTURE OF FLOWERS FROM SEED.’’ My booklet of prac- tical directions, with special instructions for Asters, Pansies, Sweet Peas, Roses and Greenhouse Seeds, free, if asked for, with an order of 25c, or over. Otherwise, the price is 5c,
“HOME FLORICULTURE.” A guide to growing seeds, plants and bulbs in the house or garden, A book of 175 pages, all about the puzzling things a flower lover wants to know, gathered from the author’s experience of 25 years. Price, paper-bound, 25 cents.
MY LEAFLETS on the Aster and on Vegetable Seed Culture, are free with an order for each respectively of ten cents or over.
Some Choice New Things You Will Want to Try
AFRICAN DAISY HYBRIDS (Dimor- dark green foliage. Equally valuable as sin-
photheca Aurantiaca Hybrida). The African gle specimens, in groups, or as a hedge, and orange daisy has become a ‘‘must-have’’ in does well in the poorest soil. Pkt., 6c,
most gardens and these yariations will he WHITE STOKESIA. A magnificent white equally popular. They come in shades of yel- variety of Stokesia CGyanea, or Cornflower low from golden to sulphur and orange to Aster. Flowers especially apt for cutting. salmon, in pure white, and white with a red- Pkt., 20 seeds, 6c.
dish or bluish tinge, and many are ringed or WINTER BLOOMING WALLFLOWER zoned. Wasily grown from seed. Plants like (Cheiranthus Kewensis), Splendid for the a rather dry, sunny position. Pkt., 30 seeds, winter window garden, or for outside in the
ri Warm sections, blooming from November to. BIDENS DAHLIOIDES. Flower lovers will May, with deliciously sweet-scented flowers in like this as it adds to the list of annuals for purple-violet or sulphur to golden yellow. Pkt.,
cut flowers. It forms a dwarf bush, bearing 30 seeds, 6c, profusely all summer large daisy-like pink TABLE OF CONTENTS flowers, resembling Cosmos; splendid for ecut- : Page ting. Start inside in March or April and plant MADERA ROSS Fe eh en oy 2- 3 out later in a sunny location. Pkt., 15 seeds, COLLECTIONS OF SEEDS..........._. 4 10c. AS DER S Marte ritics Oy ck Boren ry Panis Le ay 5- 9 CARDINAL CLIMBER. The best climber EAN SLES Sei eecl eetee ton me hae aie 10-11 introduced in years. See p, 19. SWEEPS DEA ceeiriy ieee ap, en eld 12-14 ORNAMENTAL BEET, Something. new for MISCELLANEOUS .................... 15 bedding. Takes the place of Coleus, or other FLOWER SEEDS Alphabetical List..... 16-45 foliage plants. See p. 19. IVE Wan! {eac.Nshsy acpouobo ee 45 SUMMER FIR (Artemesia Saceorum). <A BULBS AND -PERENNIALS.........._ 46-50 most interesting novelty! Will produce a ROSES AND OTHER PLANTS........__ 51-56 hedge the first summer! A new annual or- All Bulbs, Plants and Seeds seni prepaid namental foliage plant from China. It forms except grass seed by the bushel. ; a Symmetrical pyramidal bush, 3-to 5 feet, Send for terms to agents to sell my choice
similar to a Christmas tree, with finely cut seeds,
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
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Woodstock, Vt., Apr., "13. — ‘We have good Jick with
your seeds and think Peep o' Day corn excellent.’ —Mrs. Jason S Dailine,
Ze —_ PLEASE NOTE ae &
1. For the conyenience of my patrons I offer a list of choice vegetable seeds, selecting Giity.
the best standard sorts.
2. They are of the best stock, grown by professional growers of national reputation.
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5 booklet on ‘‘Vegetable Culture.’’
Price, any packet 4 cts., any ten 4-ct. quantities given below. All Postpaid. BEANS, Henderson’ s Bush Lima. More large-
ly grown than any other dwarf Lima. Sarly and continuously productive. % pt.,
1l5c; pt., 28c; qt., 50c. me, Brittle Wax (Round pod Kidney). Best round-pod wax bean. Very early, absolute-
ly stringless, and a great yielder. ™% pt., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c.
Improved Golden Wax. Best early flat golden pod, % pt., 15c; pt., 25c; qt., 45c. Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead). MWar- lier than any other green pole bean. % pt., 15c; pt., 25ce; qt., 45c. King of the Garden Lima. The best pole
Lima, medium early. 1% pt., 20c; pt., 30c; t., 55c, ’ Red Valentine. Finest green-podded sort.
most used for shell beans. 25ce; qt., 45c.
Best of this sort in than any
28c;
Big yielder; 14% pt.. 15ce; pt., Stringless Green Pod. cultivation. Two weeks earlier other early varieties. 44 pt., 15c; pt.,
qt., 50c,
BEET, Edmand’s Blood Turnip. Deep red, very sweet and tender, the standard early sort. Oz., 10c; 1% Ilb., 30c; 1 Ib., $1.00. New Early Model. The perfect beet, never stringy or woody. Medium early, with nearly round bulbs. Oz., 12c; 1% Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.15. Beet Mixed. A mixture of the above two sorts and other early varieties. Oz., 15c; Y% I|b., 80c; 1 Ib., $1.00,
CABBAGE, All Head Early, round Cabbage, early, large Y% oz., 10c; 1 oz., 25c. Early Jersey Wakefield. market than any other strain.
1 oz., 25c, Holland, or Danish Ball Head. keeper. 1% oz., 10c; 1 oz., 30c.
CARROT, Danver’s Half- Long. crop variety; half-long, with root. % oz., Te; % Ib., 35ce. Oxheart, or Guerande. Vine grained and sweet; good for stock or for the table. % oz.. Te: 4 Ib., 85e,
CAULIFLOWER, Early Snowball. WHxceeding- ly early and one of the surest to make a solid, compact head. Highest grade, Danish- ee seed. + oz., 15¢e; 14 o2z., 30c; \% oz.,
CELERY, Golden Self-Blanching, Standard yellow-blanching. Best IWrench-grown seed. 4 oz., 20e; 1% oz., 85c; o7z., 70c. . White Plume, Crisp, self-blanching sort of very easy cultivation. The earliest va- ae known. 4% oz., 8c; % oz., 12c; oz.,
Cc.
SWEET CORN, Country Gentleman, Best
and most popular medium and late variety.
An all-year- and uniform.
Grown more for Y% oz., 10c;
Best winter
Best main small tap-
packets (your choice) 80 cts.
8. I give free with any order for vegetable seed of ten cents or over my carefully prepared
Prices for larger
Very large ears. % pt., Ibe; pt., 25c;
qt., 40c, Early Evergreen. Ripens 8 to 10 days earlier than Stowell’s Wvergreen, making a
surer crop for northern localities. ¥% pt., lic; pt., 25c; qt., 40c. Golden Bantam. This has well proved its claim to be ‘‘The Harliest, Hardiest, Sweet- a and one Tender Corn on Barth. 7 1 15c.; pt., 25¢e; qt., 45c, ' Bee Q’ hae Prom ten days to two weeks earlier than any other sort, and universally pronounced the sweetest of all sweet corn, early or late. % pt., 15c; pt., 25e; qt., 40c. White Cory, Extra Early, Usually ready in 50 days. One of the sweetest and best. % pt., 15e; pt., 25ce; qt., 40c. Pop- Corn, White Rice, % pt., 12c; pt.. 20c, CRESS, OR PEPPER GRASS, EXTRA CURLED. Crisp, pungent, ornamental leaves. Used as a garnish. Oz., 10c. CUCUMBER, Early Cluster. Very early and
prolific, short green sort for pickling. Oz., 12c; % Ib., 35c, Improved ironed Green. When young it
makes the best of pickles, when ripe, fine for sweet pickles. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c. Improved White Spine. One of the best sorts for table use. Oz., 10c; 4% Ib., 25c. Cucumber Mixture. A mixture of the above three varieties. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c. Japanese Climbing. Can be trained on a trellis. The fruits are tIong, especially adapted for slicing or salads. Stands the heat and drouth of summer well. % oz.,
10c; oz., 15c.
EGG PL LANT, Black Beauty. The best early variety. The fruits set freely and develop quickly, insuring a good crop before frost.
Y% oz., 10ce; % oz., 1lde, ENDIVE. An excellent garnish or salad for fall and winter use. 1% oz., %e; oz., 12c, LETTUCE, Black Seeded Simpson, Leaves curled, outer ones light green, inner almost white; non-heading. Oz., 12c; 14 Ib., 80e. California Cream Butter, Best summer- heading Lettuce. Heads large, solid, crisp, the interior blanched to a beautiful white. Oz., 10c; 14 Ilb., 25ce. Early Prizehead. Forms a large, loose head, stained reddish brown. Outer leaves. curled. eRe) erisp and tender. Oz., 10c; 4 Ib., Cc, Hanson Head. One of the finest head let- tuces. Inner leaves usually curled and twisted. Oz., 15c; 14 Ib., 80c. Grand Rapids. One of the very best leaf lettuces. Leaves finely curled and splendid for salads. Oz., 12¢c; 14 Ib., 30c. Lettuce Mixture. My five varieties mixed. Oz., 10c; 4% Ib., 25c,
Palmyra, Mo., Jan., °13.— ‘“‘We raised from your seed —3— tomatoes that were 18 or 20 inches in circumference, carrots 10 in., onions 12 to 14 in.’’—Miss Mary Schmedt
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
KOHL RABI, Purple Vienna. <A favorite in PEPPER. Chinese Giant. Largest and finest
the old country and should be well known here. It forms a turnip-Jike bulb above the ground, which is cooked when young and tender. 44 0o2., 8c; oz., 1ldc. MUSKMELON, bBurrell’s Gem. From the famous Colorado melon district. Like the Rocky Ford in shape but with orange flesh. Fairly melts in the mouth. Oz., 12c.
red pepper; flesh unusually thick and very espe Splendid for salads. 1% oz., 1bec; % 0z., 25c,
Red Chili, Small bright red; very hot. wy 0z., 10c¢; 1% oz., 15¢.
Ruby King. Most popular, large fruited sort; best sort for stuffed pickles. yy OZ, 10c; 1%4 oz., 15e.
Rocky Ford, or Netted Gem. Second earliest PUMPKIN. King of Mammoths. Sometimes
melon. ound or slightly oval. Very pro- lific; flesh greenish and of luscious flavor. Oz., 12c.
Osage, or Miller’s Cream. Always a stand-
two feet or more in diameter, and from 100 to 200 pounds in weight. Oz. 20c.
Small Sugar, The famous New England pie pumpkin, sweetest of all. Oz. 10c.
ard sort. Most delicious. Oval in shape, RADISH, Earl Scarlet Turnip. The standard
flesh salmon color; yery thick. Oz., 15c,
WATERMELON, Citron. For preserves. Oz., 10c,
Cole’s Early. Best early and most desirable for northern growing. Wxcellent quality and very productive. Oz., 10c,
Kleckley Sweets. Of luscious flavor, crisp and sugary,—the sweetest of all and quite early. Oz., 10c,
Sweet Heart. Large and extra early. Flesh bright ved, tender, melting, and sweet. Oz., 10c.
OKRA OR GUMBO, Perkins Mammoth Pod. The young pods, sliced, are used to thicken and flavor soups. A delightful dish. Oz..
early radish. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c.
French Breakfast. Scarlet, olive shaped, white tipped. Very crisp and tender, and of beautiful color. Oz., 10c; 14 lb., 20c. Icicle. A beautiful transparent white radis', crisp and brittle; about three inches long. Oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c.
Long Scarlet Short-Top. The favorite long market radish everywhere; six or seven inches long. Oz., 10c; % lb., 20c. Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. The favorite first-early radish. Ready in twenty to twen- ty-five days. OQ , 10c; \% Ib., 20c,
Radish Mixtur.. My five varieties mixed. Oz., 10c: 14 Ib., 20c,
10c; % Ib., 25c, KHUBARB, Burbank’s Crimson Winter. A
ONION, Prize Taker. Exterior, pale yellow; flesh white. Immense in size. Very pro-
splendid new rhubarb; makes as delicious a dish aS any berry. % oz., 20c.
ductive, medium early. Oz., 15c; 1% lb., 35e, SALSIFY, or Vegetable Oyster, Sandwich
Red Wethersfield. The very best keeper and
Island. Standard sort. Qz., 15¢; 14 Ib., 30c.
one of the most popular for general cultiva- SPINACH. Long Standing. Best for family
tion. Oz., 15c; 4 Ib., 35e.
use. Oz., 8c; 14 lb., 20c.
Silver Skin. Large White Portugal. Barly SQUASH. Boston Marrow. Popular fall and
ancG mild; best for growing sets and pickles. Oz., 20c; % lb., 50c.
Southport Red Globe. Immense size, solid and firm; excellent keeper. Oz., 20c; 14 Ib.,
winter sort, unexcelled for pies. Oz. 10ce. Delicious. The best flayored squash, unsur- passed for fall and winter. Oz. 15c,
Early Summer Crookneck. Oz. C.
True Hubbard. Best winter squash. Oz., 16c.
50c, Yellow Globe Danvers. One of the best for gwrgg CHARD, or Spinach Beets, The young
family use. Mild in flavor and an excellent keeper. Oz., 15c; % Ib., 35ce., Onion Mixture. My five varieties mixed.
leaves make delicious greens, and later the large white midribs may be used as aspara- gus or for pickles. Oz., 12c; 14 lb., 30c,
VAT pee. Ge) Rs TOMATO, Dwarf Stone. Similar to the well-
; Champion Moss re- sembles a tuft of finely curled moss; very hardy and slow in seeding. % oz., Ye; 0z.,
Re,
PARSNIP, Hollow Crown, Smooth, large, tender and sweet; one of the best. Oz., 10c; 4 Ib., 25c.
PEAS, Alaska. A sweet, smooth, dark-blue pea, the earliest known, 4% pt., 15c; pt., 25ce; qt., 45c, ;
American Wonder. Most popular early pea; quality excellent; needs no brush. % pt., 15c; pt., 28c; qt., 50c.
Champion of England. The most popular and best flayored tall pea. % pt., 15c; pt., 28c; qt., 50c.
Gradus, or Prosperity. Warliest tall pea, de- licious in flavor, large and full-podded, 3 ft. % pt., 20ce; pt., 35ce; qt., 60c.
known Dwarf Champion, but the fruit is larger and far superior, the best and largest dwarf early sort. ™%4 oz., 10c; % oz., 1l5c. Earliana, The largest extremely early va- riety, smooth, bright red, solid and meaty. YY, oz., 10c; %4 o7., 15c.
Enormous. A newer variety, equal to Pon- derosa in great size and productiveness, with solid and firm fruit, and is the smoothest tomato grown. Y% oz., 10c; % oz., 15c. Ponderosa. The largest and meatiest tomas to, almost seedless, especially fine quality for slicing. 4 oz., 12c; % oz., 20c, Tomato Mixture. The above four yarieties mixed. % oz., 15e; oz., 25c,
Small Fruited Tomatoes, Mixed, A mixture of the currant, cherry and pear-shaped sorts in both red and yellow. % oz., 15e.
Nott’s Excelsior. A rival of American Won- TURNIP. Improved Purple Top Ruta Baga.
der in earliness and Premium Gem in flavor and as a cropper excelling both. 1% pt., 15e; pt., 28c; qt., 50c.
Premium Gem. An early, dwarf green, wrinkled pea, of delicious (avor. % pt., 15e; pt., 28c; qt., 50c,
Telephone. Tall growing, long bearing, late sort. Pods very large; flavor delicious. 1% pt., 15c; pt., 28c; at., 50c.
Hardy, productive, sweet and solid. Keeps perfectly all winter. Oz., 10c; 144 Ib., 20c, Purple Top Strap-Leaf, One of the best table, and stock turnips. Good cropper; excellent keeper. Oz., 10c; 14 Ib., 20c.
Snowball. The best white turnip, desirable for early sowing. Oz., 10c; 1% Ib., 20c,
Any vegetables per pkt., 4c; any ten 4c.-
pkts., 30c, postpaid.
MISS EMMA V WHITE —4— £Whitney Point, N. Y.— ‘Your seeds are very satisfactory
and I get as good results as those who send for higher- priced seed,’’—Mrs. Hiram King.
MIXED PERENNIAL SEEDS
WHY NOT HAVE A BED OF HARDY PERENNIALS?
It requires but little care when once established, but it will afford a succession of bloom from the earliest spring time throughout the season. To assist my patrons in securing a bed, I offer mixed pack- ets of Perennial seeds, containing the following perennials and biennials, most of which are described in catalog. See ‘Culture of lowers,” p. 8, for directions for sowing seed.
Mixed Perennials No. 1. Achillea Ptarmica, Adonis Aestivalis, -Agrostemma Coronaria, Anchusa Capensis, Arabis, Asperula, Boltonia, Perennial Candytuft, Canterbury Bell, Chrys- anthemum Maximum, Columbine, Coreopsis Lanceolata, English ; Daisy, Dianthus Plumosus, Foxgloye, Golden Feather Feverfew, SnowbaJl Feverfew, Forget-me-not, Gaura Lindheimeri, Gaillardia Grandiflora, Garden Helio- trope, Gladiolus, Gypsophila Paniculata, Helenium, Heliopsis, Hibiscus, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lavender, Lupine, Lychnis, Wallflower. $82 varieties.
Mixed Perennials No. 2. To give my patrons a still greater yariety, I offer a second mixture, includ- ing a number not described in my regular list.
Achillea Milleflorum (rose), Aconitum Napellus (blue), Alyssum Saxatile, Anemone Coronaria, Arcto- tis Grandis, Baptisia Australis (blue), Armeria For- mosa, Bocconia Japonica, Campanula Carpathica (blue), Chrysanthemum Indorum, Delphininm, Dic- tamnus Albus (white), Gentiana Aucalis (blue and yellow), Geum Atrosanguinenm (scarlet), Perennial Flax, Lunaria Biennis (Honesty), Marguerite Carna- tion, Penstemon (mixed), Physalis Francheti, Physos- tegia, Chinese Pink, Platycodon, Iceland Poppy, Ori- ental Poppy, Salvia Argentea, Senecio Elegans, Snap- dragon, Statice Latifolius, Stocks, Sweet Rocket, Sweet William, Scabiosa Japonica. 382 varieties,
Either of the above mixtures, large packet, 10c; one
“HIT OR MISS” FLOWER GARDEN _ of each tor tbe.
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This is made up of what I have left over of last 1 oz, Mixed Perennials (last year’s seed), 15c. year’s seeds that upon testing were found to germi- Any of the above separate, not listed elsewhere, nate, together with a large quantity of fresh seed. 5¢ per pkt.
It is a much nicer mixture than I could afford to TWO POPULAR PLANTS FOR 25c make if seeds were fresh, and so large a proportion American Wonder Lemon and Otaheite Orange of the seed will grow you will be surprised and de- Price of each 15c, the two for 25c.
lighted with the wonderful array of blooms from a single packet. Sift out the fine seed so that it may
be planted under different conditions from the CHILDREN’S
coarser seed. Large packet, 4c; oz., 10c.
MIXED HARDY CLIMBERS
Large Packet, Mixed, 18 Varieties, 10c.
Aristolochia (Dutchman’s Pipe), Balloon Vine, Brazilian Morning Glory, Bryonopsis Laciniosa, Canary Bird Flower, Centrosema Grandiflora, Clematis Jackmanni, Clematis Paniculata, Cypress, Gourd, Hyacinth Bean, Japanese Hop, Japanese Morning nS Glory, Mina Lobata, Momordica Bal- €° es Moonflower ee oo nee
carlet Kunner, Sweet Pea Everlast- -. 4 ing.
Each variety separate, unless other- wise listed, 5c per pkt.
- Zw, 4, a - = . MIXED HERB GARDEN ‘ : Kaas Large Packet, 10 Varie'ies, Mixed, 10c. Many different kinds and colors; easy for the children to grow.
Ten popular aromatic plants, valu- 1 ASTER. Choice mixed, early and late, many Colors, - - 5e able for medicine, garnishing, flavor- 2 BALSAM. Good mixed, a fine assortment, y 7a ee - - 4c ing or imparting pleasant’ odors. 3% COSMOS. Larly-flowering, red, white and pink, mixed, - 5¢ Caraway, Coriander, Dill, Lavender, 4 “HIT OR MI88S.” A mixed packet, a little of everything, - 4¢ Rosemary, Sage, Sweet Fennel, Sweet 9% NASTURTIUM. Many sorts and colors mixed, eet ey Marjoram, Summer Savory, Thyme, © SWEET PEAS. Giants of California, splendid mixed, et Each variety, per pkt., 3c. Total, 27¢ worth—all for 10c. 27¢ Burlington, Ia., Mar., 713.—“‘I want to tell you of my success with your Aster seeds. I had one bed 20 ft. by 60 ft.
Tt was one of the most beautiful things anyone would wish to sce. People came from all over the city to see them and one of our daily papers had a write-up about my flower garden, Your Sweet Pea seeds were good, I like the Spencers the best. 1 have always found your seeds just what you advertised and do not think there could be any hetter found.”’
Harry J. Robbins, Burlington, Iowa.
Alexandria, Minn,—‘‘Last year from your seed we had —5— by far the finest Asters ever seen here. '—J. W. Knox.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
ASTER SELECTIONS FROM LATE NOVELTIES
Astermum, natural size.
ASTERMUMS
{Immense flowers, full to the center,—a splendid new type of the Comet, or Ostrich Plume Aster, introduced after eight years of painstaking selection. The origin- ator says, ‘‘The three colors are unsurpassed. The lay- ender has never before been produced, the pink is the beautiful pink of the rose and the white as white as the driven snow.” Owing to their sturdy, upright habit the plants need be set only nine inches apart.
Price of each, Pkt., 50 seeds, 7c; 2 pkts., 1c.
Lavender Astermum White Astermum Pink Astermum Mixed Astermums
VICK’S KING ASTERS
A distinct class, the long narrow petals hay- ing somewhat the appearance of being quilled. The flowers are yery large and full and last longer when cut than any other sort. Violet King was the first one developed and has been so much in demand as to become a standard. New colors are now offered and the word, “King, has become the name of the Class. Rose King and White King are especially de- sirable. Note my four varieties <All are late- flowering and in character like the illustration of White King.
Price of each, Pkt., 75 seeds, 6¢; 2 pkts., 10c.
Pink King. Lavender-pink.
Rose King. Deep bright rose.
Violet King. I[tich Violet purple.
White King. Petals are not so much folded asin Violet King, giving the Mower a softer appearance. See illnstration,
King Asters Mixed. The above four yarieties mixed,
Cicero, N, Y¥., Jan. ‘13—‘*A iady here had Asters from you Jast year and they were the finestl ever saw. I have always bought of one of our New York firms, but want to get seed of you this year for ex- hibiving at cairs.’'---Mrs. Grace A. McCullock.
SUPERBA COMET ASTER
The Biggest Yet
Those who haye visited the city of Rochester, N. Y., know what a beautiful aster Vick’s Mikado Rochester is, it being that city’s official flower. ‘The Superba may be called an improved Rochester, being of the same type and beautiful lavender-pink color, tho a shade darker, but it is a much larger and heavier flower. In fact, it was pronounced by several professional florists who saw it growing the past summer to be the largest Aster they ever saw, hundreds of blooms measuring six inches and over. It is simply immense, like a great Chrysanthemum. I am glad to be able to offer it to my patrons. Pkt., 50 seeds, 7c; 2 pkts., 12c.
WILHELMINA ASTER A New Red Aster
This is a long bloomer of the late branching type, and my grower thinks it the best bed- ding Aster he has ever seen and says it is the nearest to a true scarlet. The buds are rosy carmine, changing to a beautiful dark velvety scarlet in the fully open flower, and it is by far the best red Aster for bedding purposes ever introduced. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6¢; 2 pKts.,10c.
ROYAL STRIPE COMET ASTER
The comet is almost the only elass in which stripes and variegated forms appear. This mixture that I call Royal Stripe contains not only some beautiful striped asters, blue or rose on white ground, but a number of other novel and delicate variegated sorts, such as rose or blue with white center, and others, white passing to amethyst or pink, ---truly dainty and beautiful forms. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts., 10c.
White King % natural size
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
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Spokane, Wash.---"'Your Asters were beautiful and carried off the prize at our Aster show."’ Miss Kate B. Barker
MID-SEASON ASTERS
Comet Aster
GIANT COMET ASTER
With all the new forms of this type, and no doubt many improvements have been made, the comet still holds its place in popular favor and it should not be omitted from a representative list.
Price of each, Pkt., 125 seeds. 5c; 2 pkts., 8¢.
Crimson Rose
Dark Blue Shrimp Pink Lavender White
Light Pink Mixed
Collection of Comet Asters. One-half pkt. of eachof the named sorts; 7¢ half pkts., for 20c.
CREGO ASTER
A splendid new Aster, pronounced by many the best Comet strain. The blossoms measure 4 to 5 inches, their graceful chrysanthemum effect being heightened by the much twisted petals. See cut of Astermum, page 5, for illustration of this type,
Price of each, Pkt.,100 seeds, 6¢; 2 pkts., 10c,
Purple Sheill-Pink Rose-pink White Crego Miixed
VICK’S LAVENDER GEM
The best lavender Aster, being of finest Comet form and exceiling all other lavender asters in its delicate shade, It is especially valuable to commer- cial growers, Pkt., 75 seeds, 6¢; 2 pkts., 10c.
DREER’S WHITE FLEECE
One of the largest and most perfect asters of Comet form, bearing immense flowers 5 inches across, beautiful globes of fleecy white. Pkt. 75 seeds, 66; 2 pkts,, 10c,
LADY ROOSEVELT ASTER
This is an exceedingly mammoth Aster and is one of the most satis- factory ever produced, It is aram- pant grower, producing immense tlowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter, The long, broad petals are curled, giving an appearance of a graceful chrysanthemum ; color a deep rose- pink. While it properly belongs to the Invincibles (see cut on page 7) it blooms so much earlier that it May more properly be classed with the Mid-season Asters. Pkt., 75 seeds 6¢; 2 pkts., 10c.
VICK’S EARLY BRANCHING
These are not of the Comet style, but belong to the branching class, and have all the beauty and yigor of the late-branching sorts, but they have also a decided advantage in coming from 10 days to two weeks
earlier, They should be in your garden if you wish continuous
bloom from the earliest flowering down to the gorgeous late bloomers. Price of each, Pkt., 100 seeds 6c; 2 pkts., 10c. Lavender White Rose-pink Mixed ASTER LEAFLET Free with.an order of 1Uc or oyer. Gives cultural directions and tells you all about the aster troubles. New Haven, Ct.--*‘T took Ist prize on Col- lection of Asters at our Horticuliural Ex- hibition--all from you.’'--Frank Sheldon,
VICK’S ROYAL PURPLE
One of the best purples grown. In form it belongs to the branching Class, but is mid-season as to time of blooming, Blossoms are large and perfect to the center; color bright purple. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c.
VICK’S MIKADO ASTER
The Mikados and Cregos are very similar and may well be placed at the head of the Comet class, They produce immense, fluffy towers, like great Chrysan- themums, borne on long, stiff stems, splendid for cutting. I offer three shades, including the much- lauded Rochester, the official flower of the city of Rochester, a lovely shellor lavender-pink, The cut of Astermum, page 5, gives a good idea of the Mikado form,
Price of each, pkt., 75 seeds, 6c: 2 pikts., 10e.
Rochester, Shell-pink White Rose-pink Riixed
MISCELLANEOUS ASTERS
Fiwarf Aster Mixed. Pretty to edge a bed or grow in pots. They bloom profusely, forming a little mound of flowers, almost hiding the foliage. Mixed‘ all double, in many colors. Pkt., 125 seeds, 5c.
Yellow Aster. No decided yellow has been developed in the large Aster, This is of medium size, has quilled petals and is the best yellow offered. Pkt., 125 seeds, 5c,
Crown Aster. An attractive variety, bearing zreat nunibers of densely double flowers, each with a white center and wide margin of some brilliant color. Mixed, Pkt,, 125 seeds, 5c.
Zumbrota, Minn.,---°"Your Asters won first prize at our —J—
fair; Pansies also were the wonder of the community. ---Mrs. Anna J. Hall
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
LATE FLOWERING ASTERS—BRANCHING TYPE
Handsomest of all Asters and Best for Cutting
LATE INTRODUCTIONS
Peerless Pink Aster Introduced by Dreer. and said by ex- perts to be the best shell-pink ofits type. It is a cross between the pink Crego and late-branching shell-pink, but is more closely related to the latter class in form, color and season of flowering. They bear immense flowers, 4 and 5 inches across, a beautiful rose, or shell-pink in color, similar to the Gut of Invincible. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts., 10c. Crimson King Aster Another of Dreer’s Asters, dark blood crimson, remarkable perfection of form and appearance, the flowers frequently measuring 5 inches across. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6¢; 2 pKts., 10¢. Vick’s Cardinal Aster A dark red Aster splemdid for bedding, making a brilliant show from early August till the close of the season, Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c. Watertown, N. Y., Sept. 712---“‘A few words of praise for the Aster Collection you sent me last winter. YF cannot begin to tell you of their beauty and the largeness of the flowers. They are simply a sight and have
been admired by hundreds of people ---David Downie,
Invincible Aster
INVINCIBLE ASTER
Henderson’s famous strain. Very robust plants with exceedingly large flowers, running almost entirely per- fect. Prolific and constant bloomers, unsurpassed for cutting.
Price of each, Pkt., 100 seeds 5c; any 2 pkts., 10c.
Dark Blue and Purmie
Crimson Light-Pini Lavender White Mixed
SEMPLE’S ASTER
The Handsomest Strain of Asters Grown. Especially prized by florists. The flowers are large, chrysanthmum-shaped, and very double, on long, stiff stems, and are splendid for cutting, Coming late, they greatly prolong the Aster season, Use this strain with Queen of the Market and the Comet types and have a succession of the most beautiful Asters from mid-summer to latest frosts.
Price of each, per pkt,, 125 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts., 8c; 24 oz., mixed, Zac,
Crimson and Rose
Deep Vioiet Sheil-Pink
Pink White
Lavender Mixed
Collection of Semple’s Asters One-half pkt., of each of the colors, 6 half pkts., ihc.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
EARLY FLOWERING AND
3 : ee ee , -_ ar IMPERIAL DAYBREAK ASTER
These are improved successors to the long popu. Jar and well-known Victoria or Washington Asters. The above illustration is a good type of all the Daybreaks and well shows their profuse flowering habit. The blossoms are yery double and compact, and haye always been a favorite with florists, both because of their medium early flowering and for their own peculiar beauty. My list includes all the late introductions in this class, most of which have been put on the market by Vick, and to which he gives the general name of Imperial.
Price of each, pkt., 75 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts. 10c.
Daybreak. First in the field. Blossoms are large and full, on long strong stems; color a light sea-shell pink. re
Lavender Daybreak. Identical with Day- break in form and habit, but in color a delicate Javender,
Purity. Pure white; splendid for bouquets or design work,
Salmon Daybreak. A beautiful new shade of salmon pink, a handsom. Aster,
Vick’s Sunset. An exceedingly beautiful shade of light pink, shading toa darker ‘pink in the center. Greatly admired.
IMPERIAL DAYBREAK MIXED
The above five sorts mixed, together with scarlet crimson and dark blue shades of Victoria, to make a well balanced mixture. A chance to try all the avyove new Asters. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6c: 2 pkts., 10.
Daybreak Collection. 6 pkts., 14 pkt., of each of the 6 sorts, for 20¢., \ 2
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Gardner, Mass.,—‘‘Asters, Sweet Peas and Nastur- tiums from you were the best and largest I ever saw." —Mrs. M. BE. Lamb.
MID-SEASON—COMPACT TYPE
ASTER ADVICE
What Varieties Shall I Buy? For early, Queen of the Market; for mid- season Daybreak, Comet, Crego, Mikado, the last three preferred; for late, Semple’s and Invincible types; both are fine.
Aimost all the Novelties are ya- riations of the above varieties. I offerthe best of the recent novelties, using the name of the introducer, both because mine are grown from their strains and because of the nation-wide reputation their adver- tising has given them.
Don’t be Afraid of my Low Prices. You can pay more for Aster seed if you want to, but you won't get any- thing better. My price is low, not because of low grade, but of my custom to lessen the size of the packet, thus giving a larger selection for the same outlay,
“Most Perfect Asters Grown.” My seed is raised by an expert and care- ful grower, who grows also for several of the large Eastern seedhouses. Read the following from one of my patrons: ‘I really had better success with your Aster seed than with that from a prominent Kastern firm.”
QUEEN OF THE MARKET
If you want Asters at the earliest possi- ble date this should be in your purchase, especially if you grow commercially, as the earliest blooms always bring the best prices. It comes from 2 to 4 weeks earlier than any other sort and is besides a hand- some flower.
Price of each, pkt., 125 seeds, 5c; 2 A pkts., 8c. ion Lavender Purple _ Pink _ White Mixed
Field of Queen of the Market
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
—9— Madison, Wis.—‘‘Your Asters surpassed anything I
ever saw before, and I had made more than twenty-five times my 25¢ worth out of them.’’—Mrs. J. Fell,
ELECTRIC ASTERS
A new and unique yariety with quilled, thread-like snowy petals, looking yery much like a white cactus Dahlia, most beautiful and distinguished-looking flowers. One of the late novelties I have found worthy of listing. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6¢; 2 pkts., 10c.
My Aster Leaflet--Free with an aster order for 10c, or over.
So. Berwick, Me.—‘‘Last year you sent a tral packet of your exhibition Asters and they were the lovliest and larg- : est Asters ( have ever seen, Eyeryone who saw them asked us where we got our seeds.”’
--Chas. H. Monros
PEONY-FLOWERED ASTERS
One of the handsomest sorts. The flowers are large,
to 4 inches, and very double, giving a ball-like effect. of my customers said these were among her largest and finest Asters, Mixed, Pkt., 125 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts. 8c. Peony Aster Collection. <A collection of six colors, Carmine, crimson, blue (with light and dark), red,
rose and white, 6 half-packets, 15c.
Groton. Conn.---"‘T was much pleased with my trial of Electric
One
9g 0
Aster. They are very lovely and deserve to be extensively grown.’
Lizzie M. Marks.
EXHIBITION ASTER MIXTURES
A New Departure. The increasing demand for asters as cut flowers makes it desirable to grow them in separate colors. I therefore offer my newest and largest sorts, those especially adapted for exhibition or commercial purposes, in five groups, as follows. Iead and tell me if this is not a method you haye long wished for.
Price, per pkt., 125 seeds, 6¢; 5 pkts., one of each color, 25c.
Exhibition Dark Blue and Purple Asters A mixture including these shades in the Comet, Crego, Invincible, Queen of the Marketand Semple’s classes, also Vick’s Royal Purple and Violet King, 7 sorts.
Exhibition Deep Pink and Rose Asters. A mixture of these shades in the following classes; Comet, Invincible, Queen of the Market and Seim- ple’s, also Dreer’s Crimson King. 5 sorts.
Exhibition Lavender Asters. A_ mixture including lavender shades in the Comet, Daybrea‘, Invincible, Queen of the Market and Semple’s classes, also Vick’s Lavender Gem, 6 sorts.
Exhibition Light Pink Asters. A mixture of light pink, including all the light pink shades listed under Crego, Imperial Daybreak, Invincible, Mikado, Queen of the Market and Semple’s Classes, some 8 or ten sorts,
Exhibition White Asters A mixture in- cluding Comet, Crego, Invincible, Purity, Queen of the Market, Semple’s White Fleece and White Par- isian Market, 8 sorts.
ASTERS, GOOD MIXED
My left-over mixture, including only such varieties as have tested well. <A large percentage wil) germ- inate. Pkt., 200 seeds, 3c.
Electric Asters
ASTER MIXTURES
SPECIAL EXHIBITION PRIZE ASTERS, MIXED
This is my special mixture of only large flowering varieties, especially designed for those who are grow- ing for exhibition or commercial purposes, and I do not hesitate to class it with the best on the market, It includes all the large-flowering forms in an in- to . * . finite range of Cofors, especially of the lighter shades and will please the most critical. J have hundreds of letters commending my Asters, and know that no other general mixture will give better satisfac- tion, Pkt., 100 seeds, 6¢; two pkts., 10¢; 44 0z., 40c.
IMPERIAL ASTER MIXTURE
This is another of my special mixtures containing all the named yarieties [ list excepting the later novelties. And I have also obtained for it a mixture from the trial grounds of an extensive Aster grower, which contains their unnamed noyelties, including some of a very distinct new type which they will place on the market for the first time next year. This mixture will therefore be a close rival of my Exhibition Prize strain, Pkt., 125 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c; 1g O7., B5c,
SPECIA!. ASTER OFFERS
Any Ten Full S-cent Pkis., your choice, 40c.
Any Ten Full 6-cent Pkts., your choice, 50c.
Half-Packet Collection, 14 Kinds, 35c These areall mixed pac.ets, including Comet,Crego * Daybreak, Dwarf. Invincible, Queen of the Market, Semple’s, Vick’s Early Branching, Mikado and the 5 Color Mixtures,( N.B.—Half packets of Asters are not offered except in collections, namely, Comet, 5em- ple’s, Daybreak, Peony and in this collection.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
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Price, seeds, 8c.
Giant Blue. A mixture of best blue pansies, including Giant Emperor William, a beautiful ultra- marine blue, also handsome shades in light, black and violet blue.
Giant Black. An unusually large, glossy jets black. A very striking pansy.
Giant Masterpiece, Petals are enrled or fluted, giving the flower a unique double effect. Many colors mixed, some tints being distinct from those found in any other pansy.
Giant Red, or Madam Perret. Grand flowers, with large percentage of reds in all possible hues, pink, rose-colored, and velvety brown, and hortensia reds.
Giant Purple. Lovely shades of deep velvety purple, yiolet and true royal purple.
Giant Vulcano. Very large, brilliant dark red, much curled, with 5 darker blotches. Pkt., 90) seeds, 10c.
Giant Wallflower Brown. Lovely new bronzy-yellows, including the popular English Wall- flower colors, beautifully shaded, with gold margins,
Giant White. Especially large flowers in pure white or white with deep violet or black blotches.
Giant Yellow. Three handsome yellow pansies, pure yellow, yellow with large black eye and Golden Queen, with a few dark pencilings at the center.
SPECIAL PANSY OFFER
Three Packets for 21 cents
One packet each of my three great mix- tures, Royal Challengc, Mammoth Blotched and Exhibition.
No better on the market. Total value 30 cents for
per pkt., unless otherwise noted, 100
21 cents.
How to Grow Pansies.---My ‘“‘Gulture of Flow-
ers’’ free if asked for, with an
order of 25¢ or more, will tell you how to grow hest pansies,
eee ‘il eae GIANT PRIZE PANSIES
Sturgeon Lake, Minn.---“‘My Pansies from your seed were the loveliest I have ever seen.'’ ---Mrs. Lavina Peterson,
ies a : ser See = ei oe
AMMOTH BLOTCHED PANSIES
I have not space to exploit many novelties, but I do like to offer the latest creations when of real merit. Among the richest and largest are those with large blotches on yarious ground colors on the three lower or on all five petals. My Mammoth Blotched Pansy Mixture affords a chance for those who have neither the time, space, or means to try all the new things to get the cream of the latest at a moderate outlay of money and time. It includes the following Giant Vulecano, large dark red, with five black blotches; Giant Psyche, large curled, five blotched, velvety violet on yellow white ground; Giant Bridesmaid, rosy white with dark violet blotches; Giant 5-Spotted White, most attractive white pansy; Giant 5-Spotted Yellow, golden yellow flowers, exceedingly large and beautiful; Hortensia Red, Lulu Perret, new bronzy yellow, and Bugnot’s Mammoth Biotched, a mixed strain of enormous flowers from a foremost German specialist. These eight new kinds mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10c; 2 pkts., 17c.
EXHIBITION PANSIES
A special strain which I prepare myself from the highest-priced pansies to be had in this country or in Europe. Every Pansy lover should try it. It contains the rich strain of Mammoth Blotched, men- tioned above; improved Maste piece, or giantruffled varieties; and some of the newest named sorts such as Eros, deep velvety brown with gold edge: Mer- cury, black purple self, Victoria, brilliant wine red: Aureola, Lorely, dark red: Pretiosa, Carmine purple with white margin: and P es. Carnot, white with five dark violet blotches; Prince Henry, intense dark blue with three blue-black blotches: Raphael, light blue veined and blotched dark violet; also two famous German strains, ‘‘Excelsior’’ and ‘Triumph of the Gian s,'’ Pkt., 90 seeds, 10c; 2 pkts., 17¢; trade pkt. (about 1000 seeds), 60c.
Long Prairie, Minn.---‘'T have been buying your seeds for a number of years. I must say a few words, especially ahout my Mammoth Blotched Pansy. I haye rrown lots of Pansies but none equalled these. One blossom measured 23 Loegering.
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3-S inches across.’'---A. J, ——
THE NEW CARDINAL CLIMBER. {
You should try this beautiful mew yine. Pki., 10
seeds, 12c¢; 2 pls , 20c. j
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
Victor, N, Y.---*"Your Pansy seed was very satisfactory; Wwe never before had such beautiful ones.”’ M. Evelyn Mead.
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ROYAL CHALLENGE PANSIES _
This is My Special Mixture, and I take great pains to make it eqzal to the Best on the Market. It contains all my Giant named, Pansies described on page 10, and all the new colors and best types from the largest pansy growers in Germany and France,—all giant flowering and of finest colorings. I receive many such expressions as ‘Your Pansies were the finest I ever had,” and indeed if I could publish all the good words that come to me for this strain of lovely pansies, it would need no other recommenida- tion, Pkt., 125 seeds, 10c; two pkts., 15c. Trade pkt. (about 1000 seeds), 40c.
COLLECTION OF GIANT PANSIES One-half packet each of the Eleven Giant Pansies described on page 10, 45c. BEST BEDDING PANSIES A splendid list of medium-priced pansies. The colorings are as rich and diversified as those of the giant sorts, and being more prolific bloomers, they are especially desirable where a display is wanted. Price of
each, per pkt., 125 seeds, 6c; any 2 pkts., 8c.
Blue Pansy. Including Emperor William, deep ultra-marine blue; Peacock, blue, claret and white; Delieata, light porcelain blue with white center.
Bronze Pansy. Beautiful shades of bronze mixed,
King of Blacks Pansy A _ beautiful, rich coal black with a glossy, velvety finish.
Rainbow Pansy. This contains three choice strains, the Rainbow, Marmorata and Improved Striped, all strikingly marked.
Royal Purple Pansy. A mixture of three strains: Purple Mantle, rich crimson violet; Silver Seam, purple with a white margin; and Royal Purple.
Rubra Pansy. Jed and fiery shades, including Fire King, Meteor, Fire Dragon, Victoria, and many other red shades.
White Pansy. A mixture of pure white, and white with dark or violet centers.
Sweet Scented or Tufted Pansy. <A new Class, obtained by hybridizing the Pansy with the violet, with the perfume of the latter, but blooms like the pansy.
Yellow Pansy. Beautiful shades of orange and golden yellow.
FINEST MIXED PANSIES
A splendid mixture, including all the pansies de- scribed in Bedding List (except Sweet Scented), together with numberless other shades and combi- nations, a rare mixture. Pkt., 125 seeds, oc; 2 pkts., 8c; trade pkt., (1000 seeds), 25c.
COLLECTION OF BEDDING PANSIES
Half a pkt., each of these ten choice pansies, 20c.
PANSIES, GOOD MIXED
Good seed, splendid colors, from my left-over Pansy seed, both Giant and Bedding. age will germinate, Pkt., 250 seeds, 4c; 1-16 oz., 10c.
“BRILLIANT GARDEN’’ COLLECTION
For 25c— enough seed for a small garden
A large percent-
1 Pkt., Prize Exhibition Aster, Mixed ........... 0... cc cece eet cc rere en eeeeeeues 6c 1, oz., Special Tall Nasturtium, Mixed .............. 0. cece eee cece eee teens 10c 1 Pkt., Royal Challenge Pansy, Mixed,........... 0... cc cece cee ccc ee te ete ee 10c 1 oz., Best Grandiflora Sweet Peas..............2..0.00 0. ccc cee ee 10c
Total for 25 cents
MISS EMMA V. WHITE =
Raymilton, Pa.---""T haye never gotten Sweet Pea seed
elsewhere that equals yours,’’---Mrs. Theo. Coulter,
BEST TWENTY-FIVE GRANDIFLORA SWEET PEAS
The Grandiflora Sweet Peas (the old Sais sorts) do not get so much advertising now adays as C Y Be Spencers, but they are indeed wonderfully fine, ant ia need not buy the expensive Spencers in order to have ue best results, either as to quality or quantity of bloom, : n fact one of the finest displays of Sweet Peas I ey er saw Ww as a hundred-foot row grown by one of my Montana patrons from my ‘Best Grandiflora varieties.” There was a gereat wealth of the richest colors imaginable, and certainly there could be nothing more beautiful,—not even the newest and highest-priced Spencers. Itis well known that the Grandi- floras are better germinators and more prolific bloomers, and the time is far off when they will be superseded by the Spencers. In the following list, [ offer the cream of this
type, such as Sweet Pea lovers cannot afford to be without,
Price of any sort on this page, pkt., 80 seeds, 5c; any three pkts., 12c; any ten pKts., 35c; 1-2 oz., 7c; 1 oz., 12c; any two
oz., 20c; any four oz., 35c.
CLARET AND MAROON
Black Michael, Intensely dark maroon. Othello. Darkest and best maroon.
Mixture of Claret and Maroon. above and other choice similar varieties mixed.
DARK BLUE AND PURPLE
Duke of Westminster. Clear purple stand- ard, wings tinted violet,
Navy Blue. Best dark blue.
Mixture of Dark Blue and Purple. above and other choice similar varieties mixed.
DEEP PINK AND ROSE
John Ingman. _ Rosy carmine, wavy edges.
Mrs. Dugdale. Crimson rose on primrose ground; very attractive.
Prince of Wales. Best rose crimson.
Mixture of Deep Pink and Rose. above and other choice similar varieties mixed.
The
The
The
Williston, N, D., Apr. [718.—‘‘I have had your Sweet Peas several years and they are the finest ones T have ever —Mrs. Alex Lind,
Seen:''
King Edw. VII.
Queen Alexandria.
Salopian (Sun-proof.)
Mixture of Red. The above three and othe scarlet yarieties mixed.
Boiton’s Pink. Miss Wilmott.
Mixture of Salmon Pink. other choice salmon shades mixed.
SEE PAGE 14 FOR MIXTURES OF SWEET PEAS
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LAVENDER AND LIGHT BLUE
Lottie Eckford. _ Beautiful light lavender. Mrs. Geo. Higginson. The only azure blue,
Phenomenal. White with blue edge. Mixture of Lavender and Light Blue.
The aboye three and others mixed,
LIGHT PINK
Apple Blossom. The best rose and white, Blanche pink Lovely. Prima Donna.
Mixture of Light Pink. other choice similar sorts mixed,
Ferry. Extra Early. Most popular and white,
Soft shell-pink ; often double, Fayorite light pink. Above five and
PRIMROSE
Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Best cream color. Stella Morse. Sibyl Eckford.
Mixture of Primrose. other Choice similar varieties mixed,
Buff, with tint of pink. Rose-apricot and lemon. Above three and
sright crimson scarlet Almost a true scarlet, Best deep scarlet.
SALMON PINK
Soft salmon orange. Large, deep orange pink. The above and
WHITE Blanche Burpee. A fine large flower. Dorothy Eckford. Oue of the best. Emily Henderson. Early and prolitic. Mixture of White: These three mixed.
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Gentry, Ark, ---"’Several asked for your address after —]3— they saw my Sweet Peas and Asters, They were simply Mrs. Etta B. Ulrath.
grand.”’
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
STANDARD SPENCER OR GIANT RUFFLED SWEET PEAS
BEST UNWIN SWEET PEAS These are also new giant, orchid-flowering, with waved effect, but of asomewhat differ- ent type, known as the Unwin Sweet Pea. Just as beautiful, in their way, as the Spencers. Price, pkt., 60 seeds, 6c; any 3 pkts., lic; 4% oz., 15¢; any 4 half ounces, 50c. Blackbird. The darkest Sweet Pea. Brilliant Blue. Dark navy blue. Chrissie Unwin. Cherry scarlet, E. J. Castle. Rose, shaded salmon. Frank Dolby. Best lavender. Gladys Unwin. Lovely light pink. sim- ilar to Countess of Spencer, Helen Pierce. Blue, marbled white. Mrs. Alf. Watkins. Peach pink. Nora Unwin. White. Largest and best. Phyllis Unwin. Light magenta. Sunproof Alexander. Bright scarlet.
SWEET PEA COLLECTION
One-half packet of each of the 25 Grandiflora Varieties for 50c
BEST SPENCER SWEET PEAS
The ; giant ruftied sorts so much prized today. New Spencer varieties are being constantly offered, often proy- ing, however, of indifferent merit. My list has been revised and includes the 17 most desirable standard sorts,—varie- ties that have been tried long enough to prove their value All haye the ruflied or wavy effect that marks this type, mans them so unique and beautiful. tue rice, pkt., 60 seeds, 8c; any 3 pkts., 20c: 14 o: eer anes oe) REM, 5 ’ : 72, OZ, C5 OZ 35c; any four half ounces, 66c. aa ee nS A Apple Blossom. Rose and carmine, showing veins of deeper rose, the whole overspread on primrose,
Asta Ohn. Soft lavender, suffused with mauve, similar to the popular Frank Dolby.
Aurora. Orange-rose, striped and flaked on white.
Black Knight. Deep maroon,
Captain of the Blues. Bluish purple, of immense size, with distinct margins of lilac.
Countess of Spencer (True) The original Spencer. soft rose pink, deepening at the edges, One of the largest California firms who grow almost everything in the Sweet Pea line, place this at the head as their choice of the best 50 varieties.
Florence Morse. Delicate blush, pink margin. Very large and wavy, one of the prettiest.
George Herbert. Bright rose-crimson, suffused with magenta; wings beautifully veined.
Helen Lewis. Very large bright orange-salmon.
King Edward VII. Large. Bright crimson scarlet.
Mrs. Walter Wright. Rose purple, changing to bluish purple.
Primrose. Light creamy yellow; best Spencer form.
Princ ess Katherine. A black-seeded white:
Prince of Wales. One ofthe finest rose crimsons,
Queen Alexander. An intense scarlet.
Ruby. Splendid ruby red, of fine form.
White Spencer. Most beautiful White Sweet Pea,
SPECIAL SPENCER MIXTURE
Made especially from the 27 varieties of Spencers and Unwins described on this page, giving you an opportunity to try all these fine new yarieties at a moderate outlay. Pixt., 90 seeds, 70; % oz., 12¢; 02., 20¢; 44.1b., 60c; 1 1b., $2.00.
SPENCER HYBRIDS MIXED
A splendid mixture of the late introductions of the giant ruffled types, together with the best sorts from the trial grounds of an expert grower. Pkt., 90 seeds, 6c; 1 0z., 10c; Yy 1b., 80¢; 1 1b., $1.00
(Lathyrus Latifolius) ; Price, of each pkt., 50 seeds, 5€; 14 02., 15c. Splendid hardy perennial climbers, excellent for coyer- ing old stumps and fences; constant bloomers and fine for cutting, Soak the seed two days before sowing. Everlasting Sweet Pea, Pink Beauty The Pink Beauty is alovely variety said to bloom the first year from seed. The trusses and individual flowers are larger than in the older varieties while the Color is a much richer, more intense shade of pink,
White Everlasting Sweet Pea. Largeclusters of
purest white flowers. Everlasting Sweet Peas, Mixed. White
and rose shades, mixed,
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MISS EMMA V. WHITE —14— Sunderland, Mass.---The Sweet Peas fram you are tho
prettiest 1 ever raised.’’---Mrs. Laura C, Holsman.
SWEET PEA MIXTURES BEST GRANDIFLORA VARIETIES, MIXED
This is my choicest mixture of Sweet Peas and cannot be surpassed in variety or ri¢hness of color, or size and substance’of bloom, I make it myself and include in it not only the 25 varieties described on page 12—a proved list of standard sorts, the very best in cultivation today—but a number of other named Varieties and also a large percentage of the popular new wavy Spencer and Unwin types, thus making it thoroughly up to date. From several y°.rs’ experience and from innumerable complimentary expressions from my customers, I know that the variety and proportion of colors are highly satisfactory, and I offer this in full confidence that it cannot be excelled by any other sweet pea mixture on the market. Pkt., 90 seeds, 6c;
0Z., 10¢; 2 02., 16¢; 14 Jb., 80; % 1b., 50c; 1 Ib., 80c. GIANT CALIFORNIA SWEET PEAS, MIXED
A very choice mixture of only large-flowering types containing a large proportion of light colors with enough dark for a contrast. This includes also what I have left over trom my choice named Varieties, Every one knows that Sweet Pea seed retains its vitality for several years, so thisis practically as good as if all were fresh seed. Having quite a surplus I can offer this splendid mixture ata very low price. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c; 02., 8C; 14 1b., 22¢; ¥% Ib., 85¢; 1 Ib., 60c.
WINTER FLOWERING, OR CHRISTMAS SWEET PEA
These are the earliest-flowering sorts, usually blooming in about twelve weeks from sowing, They are called **Christmas’’ Sweet Peas because used by florists for forcing in their sreenhouses, furnishing bloom for Thanksgiving and Christmas from seed sown about Sept.1. They are just as suitable for open ground culture, however, and every one should have at least a short row and thus get flowers from three to four weeks earlier than from the standard sorts, and also greatly prolong the Sweet Pea season. All who grow for commercial purposes will find them of distinct advantage. The plants which begin to bloom when about a foot high and never attain a height of more than 3 or 4 feet are often srown without support. Price, pkt., 75 seeds, 7e; any 3 packets, 15¢; 1% 0z., 18¢; 0z., 20¢; 14 Ib., 65¢.
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Christmas White or Denzer’s White. Pure white and very early.
Earliest of All or Christmas Pink. White wings, with bright pink standards. like the Blanche Ferry, or the old ‘Painted Lady.” Seed is carefully selected from the earliest flowering stock only andis especially recommended,
Earliest White. A black-seeded, very early white.
Mrs. Alexander Wallace. Pinkish lavender.
Mrs. J. F. Dolansky. Light pink.
Christmas-Flowering Mixed, including all the above and other new Sorts, giving all the shades yet developed in these remarkably early kinds.
Hyde Park, Mass.---*‘Your Sweet Peas are above any others anywhere around, and other seeds have done well.’’ Mrs. W. Reginald Trefry.
Kvergreen Trees by Mail
Postpaid---12 Packages as Below
Fine for Hedges, Windbreaks and Ornamental Lawn planting. These packages cannot be broken, By mail postpaid, price $1.00 per package, 6 packages for $5.00.
Complete planting instructions and cultural directions will be fur- nished with each order.
Owing to the wide spread interest in forestry and woodlot planting, farmers and land-owners all over the country are beginning to realize that the establishing of woodlots or shelterbelts is just as important as the raising of staple crops and the profits larger and more sure, Evergreen hedges and rows of trees between fields tend not only to increase tne fertility of the soil but by their ornamental appearance add considerably te the Cash value of the farm.
These varieties are ali such as have been thoroughly tested and proven absolutely hardy and reliable and will grow successfully in alt parts of tne country, Complete planting instructions and cultural directions wilt be furnished with each order sent. Send in your orders as early as possible to avoid dissapointment as stock is limited. Shipment wili be made in March, Aprilor May, You cannot afford to overlook these wonderful collections.
‘ 1.—100 Norway Spruce 2 yr. Seedlings 7.— 50 White Spruce 3 yr. Seedlings 2.—100 Seotch Pine 2 yr. Seedlings 8.-- 75 Austrian Pine 2 yr. Seedlings 3.— 25 Blue Spruce 2 yr. Seedlings 9.—100 Ponderosa Pine 2 yr. seedlings 4.—100 White Pine 2 yr. Seedlings 10,— 50 Concolor Pine 2 yr Seedlings 4.—100 Douglas Fir 2 yr. Seedlings 11,—100 Dwarf Mt. Pine 2 yr. Seedlings b.—100 Jack Pine, 2 yr. Seedlings 12.—100 Flexilis Pine 3 yr. Seedlings
Cozad, Ne}).--- ‘I found the Plant Pood Tablets very
good.'’ Mrs. H, C. Hanson.
HARDY PERENNIALS
There is a great craze nowadays for old-fashioned,
hardy perennials. perennial garden at nominal! cost.
Buy seed and start your own See “Culture of
Tlowers,” page 8, for instructions in planting. Any ten pkts. from this list, your choice, 40c; entire
thirty-one pkts. for 80c.
Variety— Flowering 3
Period. Het. ACHILLEA ....... ---.-All summer 2 ft. ADO WNGS iirc) «1a tetenee Apr.-May efits ANEMONE ............ Aug.-Noy. 2-3 ft. ARABIS ALPINA......Apr.-May 6 in. ASPERULA .......:...May 1 ft. CANTERBURY BELL. June-July tiie COLUMBINE .......... June-Aug. 1-2 ft. COREOPSIS LANCEO-
ACTS 8 ein d rae PH May-Oct. tae DAISY, ENGLISH ....All summer 6 in. DAISY, SHASTA ..... June-Oct. artite FORGET-ME-NOT .-.May-Aug. 6 in. FOXGLOVE ........... July-Aug, 38-4 ft. GAILLARDIA .........June-Oct. 18 in. GYPSOPHILA ....... - July-Aug. lite HEUCHERA .......... May-June 1 ft. HOLLYHOCK ....... --June-Aug. 5-7 ft. ACESS SL ere -July-Sept. 3-4 ft. To URINE eee eee -..May-June fat IPs LYCHNIS ...... o+--++.May-July 1-2 ft. MALLOW MARVELS...Aug.-Sept. 4 ft. PINKS, CHINESE..... May-June 1 ft. PHYSOSTEGIA ....... June-Sept. - 3-4 ft. PLATYCODON ........ May-Sept. 2-3 ft. POPPY, ICELAND.....June-Oct. 1 ft. POPPY, ORIENTAL....May-July 2-3 ft. PYRETHRUM ........ June 18 in. STOKESIA ......:..... July-Oct. 18 in. SWEET PEA, Perennial.June-Aug. 4-5 ft. SWEET ROCKET...... May-June 2-3 ft. SWEET WILLIAM..... June-July 8 in. TRITOMA .............Aug.-Nov. 8 ft.
See page 4 for other hardy perennials.
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Plants Suitable For Edgings. Ageratum, Gem Alyssum, Diamond Flower, Dwarf Calliopsis, Dwarf Golden-Leaved or Dwarf Variegated Nasturtium, Liliput Nas- turtium, Dwarf Platycodon, Dusty Miller, Dwarf Phlox, Golden Feather Feverfew, Mig- nonette, Portulaca.
years for
and convenient to
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—1¢— Stewartville, Minn.---'‘Last year my Asters were excep- MISS EM MA Wh WHITE : 16 tionally fine, growing almost to the top of my Sweet Pea
trellis.’’---Mrs. Jos; E. Logan.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF FLOWER SEEDS
ABRONIA UMBELLATA
The Sand Verbena, a beautiful trail- ing plant, with clusters of sweet-scent- ed, yrosy-lilac flowers, somewhat like the Verbena; especially fragrant to- wards eyening. Pretty for beds, rock- work or hanging baskets. Pkt., 50 seeds, 4c.
ANEMONE CORONARIA
Or St. Brigid’s Poppy. A hardy per- ennial producing’ large brilliant flowers, single, semi-double and double, in great diversity of colors, maroon, searlet, pink, lilac and purple. They make a wonderful display in the garden in the late summer and fall. Pkt., 200 seeds,
* ee gs es NEW HYBRID ABUTILON
Or Flowering Maple. A choice selection from newest hybrid varieties, in pure white, straw, yellow, rose, crimson and searlet shades, with beautiful veins end markings. They bloom soon from seed, and often give new and charm- ing Kinds, 3 feet. Mixed. Pkt., 30 seeds, 6c.
AMARANTHUS, MIXED A mixture of the best varieties of these state- ly decorative plants, including Brilliant, Joseph’s aN Coat, Prince’s Feather, Fountain Plant and a ING others. Splendid where tall effects are desired.
yO 3 to 4 ft. Pkt., 300 seeds, 8c; 2 pkts., 5c.
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AGERATUM
Popular edging plant, growing readily
from Lies It comes on rapidly sown out — < 7 doors in May and flowers profusely until » WS CPi re r : : sel) » eiesy, frost. Tender perennial, 9 inches. ~): \~ RC : Wea Blue Perfection. A splendid new . Wes were sort, color darkest of all, a deep amethyst yy ,
blue. Of dwarf, compact habit. Pkt., 5c; 14% o7v., 15c.
Imperial Dwarf Blue. Nice com- |
pact plants, with flowers of darkes . lM a 79 Pkt., 4c; 1% oz., 10c, Se: ; CHILLEA, The Pearl
=
: A popular perennial, bearing large clusters of
ARABIS ALPINA ari in Ree aS flowers. It blossoms all summer
A low hardy abe ey sie ee : o S lNvyaluable for floral pieces or bouquets, and
sheet of prone my ttarte eet hee tL a, i yee Hage cemetery planting, as it is. perfectly 2 tea y. . a Cis as sd as a al ‘dy an reac ae tis 3 eed rere es /
show is gone, 6 inches. Pkt.. 400 seeds, 3c. Pkt., 100 Be eaten care of itself, 17% feet.
Modesto, Cal.---""I have planted your seed for a good —j7— MI NNEAPOLIS, MINN.
many years, and aim a much pleased customer,’’ ‘ oth ; Mrs. D. D, Palmer.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Nothing is handsomer for hanging baskets, bouquets, wreaths or other decorating. Its drooping feathery sprays grow from two to eight feet long, and multiply so rapidly as to give an abundance of green for cutting. Greenhouse perennial. Pkt., 10 seeds, 7c; 2 pkts., 1c.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS
The Asparagus Fern, with foliage more graceful and lace-like than the most delicate fern. Nothing is finer for cutting and the sprays will last for weeks. One of the best of house plants, succeeding almost anywhere. Pkt., 8 seeds, 10c; 2 pkts., 16c.
Asparagus Mixed, 5 seeds of each, LOc.
ANCHUSA (Cape Forget-me-not) *
Hardy perennials. They bloom the first year, thrive in the shade, and bear beau- tiful blue flowers,—three desirable points. & 2 feet, Maen
Anchusa Capensis. Large clusters of For- “25 yet-me-not-like flowers, beautiful blue with‘ys& jainty white centers. Pkt., 75 seeds, 4c.
Anchusa, Dropmore Variety. New and rare, covered from May to August with large clusters of intense blue flowers, of great decorative effect. Pkt., 15 seeds, 7c.
BUTTERFLY FLOWER
(Schizanthus)
Dainty, orchid-like flowers, pretty for edging beds, and for decorating bouquets of coarser flowers. Sow some of the seed in August and bring the plants into the house. They will bloom all winter. Annual. 1 foot.
Wisetonensis. A rare new Strain, sold at a very high price, bearing myriads of flowers and hay- ing dark rose center. Largely used for potting. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6c,
New Hybrids, Mixed. Large- flowering varieties, curiously marked with crimson, lilac, purple and yel- low blotches. Immense bloomers and ey, easy to grow. Pkt., 200 seeds, c.
See IRIS and PEONY Lists Pages 47 and 49; also
SWEET ALYSSUM Bargain offers on back cover page.
Alyssum Benthami. The common Sweet Alyssum. If desired for cutting, this is the best kind to grow. Pkt., 400 seeds, 3ec; 2 pkts., 5¢; 4 oz., 10c.
Alyssum,, “Carpet of Snow.” A new dwarf Alyssum, growing only 2 or 3 inches high, and flowering so profusely as to make a perfect carpet of white throughout the season. Splendid for pots and edgings. Pkt., 400 seeds, 5c; 14 0z., 1c,
Alyssum, Little Gem. Also a dwarf variety, splendid for cemetery planting or for edgings. The plants are more compact and the single florets larger and more closely crowded than in the common Alyssum, converting the plant into a mass of white. ° Pkt., 400 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7e; 1% oz, 10c} 1% oz., 15c. a =:
Alyssum Saxatile. ‘Basket of Gold.’’ Flowers brilliant golden yellow. Dxcellent for rockwork. Hardy verennial. 12 inches. Vkt., 250 seeds, 5c.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
BACHELOR’S BUTTON
(Centaurea Cyanus)
re rmi ‘all it the
he national flower of Germany where they ca Ge Flower,” or ‘Kaiser Blumen;” also known as * Blue t ‘ The blues with such yellow flowers as Californla Poppy, Calendula or other Marigolds
Bottle,’ and “Ragged Sailor.”
make a striking combination. 2 feet, Bachelor’s Buttons, Mixed. etc. Pkt., 60 seeds, 4c. Double Blue. l best of the rare blue flowers for cutting.
Double Mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
Blue,
Goffstown, N. H.---‘‘I am much pleased with my first use of your Never before saw such Balsams and the Gladioli too were
seed.
beautiful.’’ Mildred Morgrage.
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BALSAMS, Prize Mixed My special mixture, which I make myself from choice named varieties, including also: prize strains of yarious growers. You will find it unchallenged for beauty and variety of colors, including lovely shades in solid colors and beautiful spotted or camel- lia-flowered Balsams. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c. BALSAMS, Good Mixed
A choice mixture of double Balsams in many beautiful shades. Pkt,, 50 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7c.
COLLECTION OF BALSAMS
A select assortment of 8 colors, in separate packets of about 15 seeds each, as follows: Lilac, Peach Blossom, Salmon-pink, Rose. Scarlet, Spotted, White and Yellow, Price, 15¢.
white, rose,
Beautiful semi-double flowers, one of the Pit., 30 seeds, 5c.
Hornbeak, Tenn.---‘"Everyone who saw my Balsams last year said they were the prettiest they had ever seen." Mrs. Bettie Carroll,
Bachelor’s Button
BIRD OF PARADISE (Poinciana Gillesi)
An attractive plant, producing yellowish flowers in large compact trusses; the foliage also is very beau- tiful and highly decorative, similar tothe Acacia, A lady from the south says: ‘Mine grew 12 feet high, forming a well-rounded tree. Every branch was covered with orange-red flowers, with long red sta- meus.” Greenhouse perennial except in the south, Where itis hardy. Pkt., 10 seeds, 6c,
CACTUS
Many like to experiment with Cacti, and raising seedlings, says Bailey’s Enc. of Hort., ‘tis better than importing plants from their native habitat if one de- sires to get a fine collection.’? All Cacti are easy to grow, enduring the heat and dryness of the living room better than other plants. Mixed,from a splen- did collection. Pkt., 50 seeds, 6c.
CALLIOPSIS Dwarf Calliopsis. New varieties, including Tiger Star, Golden Ray, Radiata, and other showy hybrids in great variety. They form compact plants 6 to 8 inches and make a splendid edging, Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
Calliopsis, Special Tall Mixed. A splen- did mixture, including the usual bronze-red and gold shades, both single and double sorts. If not allowed to seed, they will bloom the entire season, furnishing always an abundance of cut flowers. 18 to 24 inches. Pkt., 300 seeds, 4c.
CASTOR BEAN (Ricinus)
Cambodgensis. Stem and leaf stalks are shining ebony, leaves large and richly colored, shad- ing differently as the plant grows. 6 feet, Pkt., 15 seeds, 5¢; 0z., 15¢.
Giant Zanzibar. Surpasses all other varieties in size and beauty of foliage; the gigantic leaves vary from light to dark green and coppery bronze with reddish ribs. 10 ft. Pkt., 12 seeds, 6c; 02.,20¢
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA
A most satisfactory perennial which should be in every garden, bearing from early spring to late fall beautiful yellow flowers like great golden buttereups. Pkt., 100 seeds, bc, For Coreopsis plants see p, 50.
New Lebanon, 0.,—“‘I have heautiful Cinerarias bloom- —19— MINNEAPO LIS. MINN 9 «
ng now from your seeds, Have ordered from you for 5 years.’’ Laura A. Smith.
BEGONIA
Tuberous -rooted. This charming class produces really phenomenal flowers, frequently from 4 to 6 inches across, with colors ranging from =Z pure white and delicate tints of pink, yellow and ( fee orange to gorgeous scarlet and crimson shades. ( YOR They bloom only in summer, and are fine for bed- : . WIE, 3 aN ding, or for the window when most house plants ~ : 32 hee ; = are resting. Mixed, double and single, Pkt., ; 300 seeds, 10¢.
Prize Begonia. Saved from 100 of the newest and best yarieties, including Vernon, the bronzy-leaved bedding sort, Gracillis, a new vya- riety considered in Europe the tinest for groups, and many other choice named yarieties. They grow easily from seed, bloom early and conti- uously, and are the most brilliant plants for pot- ting or bedding. Pkt., 300 seeds, 7c.
Begonia Special Mixed. A1l the charming sorts that go into my Tuberous-rooted and Prize Begonia mixtures, Pkt, 300 seeds, 7c:
NEW ORNAMENTAL BEET (Crimson Willow-leaved)
With narrow drooping foliage of fine deep glossy crimson, this equals the Coleus as an Ornamental bedder, either used alone or with some contrasting leaf or color, such as Dusiy Miller, or Golden Feather Fevertew, or with Sweet Alyssum, or Mignonette or some ornamental grass. Try it and you will find you haye made a new discovery, Pkt., 100 seeds, 6; 1-16 0z., 10c.
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia)
Long-Spurred Hybrids. Splendid large flowers, with exceedingly long spurs, in great variety of color, including double and single forms of Chrysantha, the beautiful golden yellow, and Coerulea, the famous Rocky Mountain variety the Colorado state flower. If not allowed to seed these sorts will bloom a good part of the summer, Pkt,, 200 seeds, 7c,
Columbine, Special Mixed. Including the aboyeand many other beau- tiful hybrids, Double and single mixed. Pkt,, 200 seeds, 5c.
Tuberous \ V7; \ Begonia
THE CARDINAL CLIMBER
A Splendid New Climber
No plant attracted more attention at the dis- play of the National Florist Association held in Minneapolis last August than the beautiful arbor of the new Cardinal Climber, The vine quickly reaches a height of 80 ft. or more, The blossoms areabout 1% inches in diameter, in Clusters of 5 to 7 blooms each, and as the name indicates are of a rich cardinal red, It likes sun and good soil. If started in the open, do not sow until settled warm weather, as the seed will rot in cold wet ground. Pkt., 10 seeds, 12¢; 2 pkKts., 20c.
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT
(Physalis Francheti)
An ornamental yariety of the Winter Cherry, forming dense bushes, with abundance of deep red fruits eneased in balloon-shaped scarlet husks, The fruit is edible, but it is grown principally. for its ornamental, lantern-like husks which make a beantiful winter bouquet, Hardy perennial Pkt,, 200 seeks, 6c.
COIX LACHRYMAE
(obs Tears)
Plants something like maize, with broad, corn- like leaves, bearing hard, shiny seeds used for or™amental purposes, in raflia work, portieres, etc: they also make nite chains for teething babies to wear. Worn as a necklace, said to be a remedy for sore throat and goitre 2to4d feet. PKt,, 66; 02., 10C; 14 lb. 26c.
The Cardinal Climber ~ |
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CALCEOLARIA GRANDIFLOR an order of 25c or over. |
These are gorgeous plants for the greenhouse or window, re- markable for their orchid-like blossoms. They come into flower eight months after sowing, bear- ing hundreds of curious pocket- like flowers, spotted and blotched and margined in a most unique fashion, in such shades as yellow, maroon, erimson, white, ete. Greenhouse Dbiennials. Pkt., 150 seeds, 10c; 2 pkts., Ie,
CANDYTUFT (Iberis) Giant Hyacinth-Flowered.
Listed also as Rocket and Empress. Hach plant has from four to nine branches, erowned with a bunch of magnif- jceent white flower spikes, sSome- times six inches long. Seed saved from a greatly improyed strain. Annual. & inches. Pkt., 200 seeds, be; 2 pkts., 8c; %& oz., 10¢,
Rose Cardinal, and other beautiful crimson shades, Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c.
Special Mixed. A mixture of giant white and colored ya- rieties. Pkt,, 150 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 8c; %4 oz., 10c.
Iberis Gibraltrica. A pretty hardy perennial Candy-tuft, with whitish lilac flowers, bloom- ing early and profusely. Pkt., 80 seeds, 5c,
How to Make Remittances.
If just as convenient, please send money order instead of stamps or private checks, You may select extra seeds to the amount of cost of order, It is difficult to dispose of stamps in any quantity, and private cheeks often cost ten eents for collection, It is comparatively safe to send small amounts in silver, provided you use ditnes or quartersand do not put them loose in the envelope,
—20— Napanee, Ont.—''I like your seed hette r than any other T have used. Have some beautiful Calceolarias now in bloom.'" Mrs. Eli Barker.
GIANT CENTAUREA or Sweet Sultan This is the Centaurea
Imperialis, or Giant Sweet
Sultun, a new strain of
the beautiful Centaureas
whieh you should not fail to try. They are of easy eultiyation, and are equal- ly beautiful for the gar- den or cut-flower use, and are really one of the most yaluable additions to flor- jeulture in recent years. The flowers are very sweet and haye long’, strong stems, which, with long - keeping qualities, mInake them most invalu- able for vase decoration.
White, lilac, yellow and
rose shades mixed. 1%
feet. Pkt., 75 sceds, 5c.
My Culture of Flowers fives full directioNs for grow- ing Calceolaria and other window plants from seed.
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CALENDULA OR POT MARIGOLD
The Calendula is one of the finest annuals for cutting. They bloom early and long, and are especially fine in the cool fall days after most annuals have gone to seed. The place of short-lived plants may be filled by seattering seeds of Calendulas in May or June. They come in eyery shade of yellow or deep golden, with light and dark centers, double and semi-double, and it is hard to tell which is prettier. Mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c; 14 0oz., 10c,
Bolton, Ont.---'‘The Asters and Pansies from your seed were beautiful, I had lovely Cinerarias too, 29 plants, and some friends told me they wer better than the florist grows here.’' Miss Aunie Goodfellow
the loveliest I ever saw: Sweet Peas and Pansies also were the best we ever had.*'---Mrs. N. Wold.
Long Prairie, Minn.--- “Your Asters were surely some of —2]— MINNEAPOLIS, MI NN ry ?
BEAUTIFUL NEW CANNAS
Bronzed-Leaved Canna. A mixture of dark or red-leayed yarie- ties, splendid where fo- liage effect is desired. Pkt., 15 seeds, 5c.
Novelty Cannas. An orchid-flowering mix- ture of the Dwarf Crozy type, in striped, spotted or variegated red and yellow — sorts. itis se seeds, 5c.
Red Cannas. A spe- , cially selected strain of the most desirable dwart Crozy red sorts, bearing extra large flowers, Vivaling as Gladiolus in size and brilliance, Pkt., 15 seeds,
Cc.
Canna Prize Mixed. This is a splendid strain of the new dwarf Crozy type, saved from a grand collection of the newest and best named varieties, and can be especially recommended for its large, eladiolus-like blooms, and beautiful colors. Cannas aS easily raised from seed and bloom the first season. Pkt.. 15 seeds, 5c; 1 02., 25c,
Giant Canna, Mixed. Tall-growing varieties, including both bronze and green-leafed sorts. Pkt., 15 seeds, 5e; 02., 25¢,
Canna Collection. One packet of each of the ahove five sorts, 20c.
CANNA BULBS and other Choice Bulbs. See pp. 46-50
Princeton, Tl.---‘‘My Canterbury Bells from your seed gave
great delight and brought forth many such expressions as “How
ee : lovely! How large! How many beautiful shades! IJ must surely grow them!’ ’’---Mrs. H, W. Hodgman.
CANTERBURY BELLS
Much attention is now paid to this stately, old-fashioned flower, and it is fcund as a prominent feature in all the early flower shows. Very easily grown from seed, plossoming the second season. If the blossoms are_nipped out as they fade, you will have blooms all summer. Hardy biennial. 2% feet.
“Cup and Saucer.” A curious and showy strain, with flowers resembling a cup and saucer, A single plant bears from 100 to 2CO blossoms. White, blue and rose shades mixed. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c.
Double Mixed. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c.
Pink Shades. A choice mixture of pink shades including Cup and Saucer, single and double sorts. Splendid for exhibi- tion. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c.
Single Mixed. Extra prize strain. Pkt., 500 seeds, 4c. 5
Special Mixed. My four above strains mixed. Pkt., 500 Gif eo seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c; 14g 0z., 10c. FY GY
COBEA SCANDENS LTP 4 LUG
A beautiful elimber for outside planting or the conservatory ff, \\ \
window. Nothing is better in our northern regions, as it is CANARY BIRD FLOWER
a rapid climber. It grows 20 to 30 feet high, and branches
freely, covering a large surface. The foliage is highly orna- A splendid climber for the mental. The bell-shaped flowers open a elear green but turn porch or trellis. It grows rap- afterwards to a lovely lilae blue. Pkt., 15 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., idly, has very pretty foliage, 8c; 4, oz, Lode. and euriously-shaped, canary
Cobea Mixed. Blue and white mixed. Pkt., 15 seeds, 5¢, yellow flowers, with fancied likeness to a bird with out-
WILD CUCUMBER te stretched Wings. I recom- This well-known climber has so many favorable qualities— mend it as one of the most easy of cultivation, rapid growing, dense foliage, graceful desirable vines to be obtain-
blossoms, self-sowing—that we cannot do without it. Pkt., 20 ed from seed. Annual. Pkt., seeds, 5c; oz., 25c. 25 seeds, 5c.
—99— Adams, N. Y. ‘Carnations from your seed were grand MISS EMMA V, WH ITE a T had three beautiful ones for Cliristmas, as large ag thins
from a greenbouse'’.---Mrs. Fred Rendell.
GRANDIFLORA CINERARIA
A beautiful greenhouse plant, very easily raised from seed, afftord- ing a mass of gorgeous blooms in the late winter and spring. My mixture is grown from two extra choice prize exhibition strains from new varieties of the large- flowering dwarf and grandiflora sorts, whose large blossoms cover the plants with most brilliant hues in crimson, ma- genta, violet, purple or yarie- gated shades, Mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10c. Half pkt., 50
seeds, 6c,
CYPRESS VINE
A beautiful climber, always a favorite, with delicate, feath- ery, dark green foliage, hear- ing bright, velvety, star-shaped flowers in scarlet or white, sep- arate or mixed, each, pkt., 50 seeds. 4c; 1-4 oz., 10 ¢.
CLARKIA ELEGANS
A pretty and easily grown annual, very popular in European gardens, but not so well known here. It blooms in racemes of white or varying shades of red, and will grow in sun or shade, 1 to 2 ft. Double mixed, including Vesuvius, a strik- : ing new scarlet sort. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c. e—
GIANT MARGUERITE GrandinoraGieraila CARNATION :
Beautiful varities of Carnations may be raised from seed. They bloom in from three to four months from seed sown in the open ground, and fully 80 per cent come double. Hardy in all sections but the extreme north,
Giant Marguerite Carna- tion, Mixed. The dowers are of unusual size and brilliant colors, yery double and beautifuily fringed, and include the new yellow, also innumer- able spades of sCarlet, crimson, pink, striped, waked white and pure white. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10c; half pkt., 60 seuds, bc.
Collection Giant Marguerite Carnation. five varieties, namely, Vink, Hed, Striped, White, Yellow, rive pkts., 25 seeds, each, 20c; or separate, per pkt., 66. each,
Cnhabaud’s Everblooming Carnations. A newstrain of Hardy Carnatious, developed bya French specialist, blooming almost as soon as the Marguerite and flowering in- definitely. Mixed, in choicest colors, Pkt., 40 seeds, 8c,
Carnation, Special Mixed. A mixture Of all the above varieties. Plxt., 6v seeds, 6c.
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: Cortland, N. Y.--"‘Everyone thot your Asters the most dbeauciful they ever saw.’'---Mrs. Lettie M. Babeock,
NEW CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE Price reduced to 15c. See p. 51.
SV i /; NEN lg oat _ arguerite Carnation
Los Angeles, Cal.---'"Everyone thought the Coleus I raised from your seed the most beautiful they had ever seen.’’—Mrs. M. O. Dolson,
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graceful feathery
gone. Dwarf
Ostrich Feather Cockscomb. CHRYSANTHEMUM
Bridal Robe. This is a hardy biennial, but it blooms the first summer if started early. The foliage is lacy and fern-like, and in the blooming season the plant is covered for a long period with hundreds of double and semi-double graceful white flowers with fringy petals. If once tried it will always find a place in your garden, being splendid for home or church deco- ration. 1 to 2 feet. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c,
New Dwarf Double. Very dwarf and compact
plants, with blossoms so double and so profuse as to cover the entire plant with beautiful semi-balls of
white or cream or gold. My seed includes three named yarieties in mixture, namely, White Pearl, Primrose Queen and Golden Queen. Best annual chrysanthemum oifered. 1 foot. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5e.
Double Annual Mixed. Pure white, golden yel- low or cream white in color, some are densely double, others have small fringe-like petals. Very hardy, bloom-
ing until latest frost. 2 ft. Mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds 4c. Single Annual Mixed. Also called ‘‘Painted La-
dies,’’ or ‘French Marguerites.’’ Zeautiful daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or crimson, some being’ zoned in different shades of bronzy reds, including the popu- lar new sorts, Morning Star, Wvening Star and North- ern Star. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
Japanese. Saved from an extra’ choice collection of the house Chrysanthemums, including an extra-early strain. Beautiful new and often valuable varieties are obtained from seed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8c. ee a ee eee ee
Reedsburg, Wis.---‘‘I have grown your seeds for a number of years, Have had Giant Pansies in every conceivable color, and
Snowball and Fireball Pinks that passed for Carnations; also large
aid beautiful Cosinos and Ageratum equal to greenhouse grown
stack,’'---Mrs, C. L. Nott.
With their
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COCKSCOMEB (Celosia)
Ostrich Feather, or Thompsoni Magnifica. A new and superb strain of feathered Cockscomb. plumes Magnificent shades of red and gold it makes a great show for the garden, lasting until everything else is 18 to 24 inches.
With its
of brilliant crimson and other
Mixed, Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
Hybrid Cockscomb, Mixed. immense combs, these are very showy for massing in a bed. This mixture contains the choicest named sorts, in-
cluding Empress, Glasgow Prize, Queen of Dwarfs and other new hy- brid varieties, with crimson, pink and striped combs. Attractive for pots. Pkt., 200 seed, 6c; 2 pkts., 10c.
Cockscomb, Special Mixed.
The above two and other choice sorts eed Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., Gc.
COLEUS
foliage
plants with their rich colorings may be eas-
These ornamental ily: obtained from seed. They grow rapidly and attain perfection the first summer.
Mammoth Rainbow. Leaves are very large, heart-shaped and handsomely crinkled and ine¢lude the many combinations of the most hig‘h- ly colored Coleus. Pkt., 150 seeds, 8c,
New French Coleus. mixture of French hybrids, give only choice varieties.
A fine sure to Pkt., 150
seeds, be; 2 pkts., 8c.
Ruffled Giant Coleus. Wx- ceptionally large leaves, curiously curled and fringed and of richest and most diverse colors. The best obtainable. Mixed. Pkt., 150 seeds, 8c,
Red Leaved Coleus. Pkt., 10c.
Coleus. Special Mixed., The above four yarieties mixed. Pits
150 seeds, 8c,
Promise City, Ia,, April, '13.—‘*Your Cosmos, Zinntas
MISS EMMA V. WHITE SS and Mourning Bride were maivelous and | was proud cf
LATE COSMOS gs
CALIFORNIA GIANT MIXED
Por fall blooming Cosmos has no superior, ‘The large bushy plants, 5 to 6 feet high, are completely covered in the late fall with huudreds of beautiful, daisy-like flowers, pink, white and red, Both flowers and foliage are unsurpassed for decoration, The late yarieties are not adapted to the extreme north. Mixed pkt., 50 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8¢.
Giant Crimson, Giant Pink, Giant White. [ach per pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
Crimson Ray. A lovely new variety, quite distinet in its manner of flowering, the petals be- ing narrow and fluted, sometimes twenty or more, in star-like form, of a brilliant sheeny crimson. Pkt., 20 seeds, 6c.
Lady Lenox. A new Cosmos of gigantic size and beauty, sometimes up to 5 inches in diam- eter; in color a delightfu, shell-pink, lighting up beautifully at night. The finest of the late-flower- ing class, Pkt., 25 seeds, 6c.
CYCLAMEN
Charming window plants, with ornamental fol- jage and richly colored orchid-like flowers in pink, white and crimson shades. They are easy to raise from seed, scarcely a seed failing to germinate.
Cyclamen Giganteum. A splendid large- flowering strain, mixed in all the Cyclamen col- ors. Pkt., 20 seeds, 12¢; 1-2 pKt., 10 seeds, 6c. ;
Butterfly Cyclamen. A new type of surpassing beauty in which the edges are deeply waved or crinkled. Pkt., 10 seeds, 12c.
LIBERAL PREMIUMS
From most catalogs you must order $1.00 worth to secure a premium. See page 1 for premium from me with a 25¢ order. | _——— a ee eee!
Early Minnesota Cosmos
EARLY FLOWERING COSMOS.
There is nothing handsomer than the Cosmos, but its late flowering has, prevented its universal cultiva- tion. Growers haye been experimenting, however, and now the offerings of early-flowering varieties rival their fall sisters. I call especial attention to my new, specially early strain of Minnesota-grown seed, which all flower lovers will welcome.
Early Minnesota Cosmos. A valuable new strain of Minnesota-grown seed. It was in blossom here this year as early as July 38, and was still bloom- ing profusely Oct. 21, when cut off by frost. Constant cutting makes no difference in the decorative effect of the row. Mixed pkt., 50 seeds, 7c.
Early Dawn Cosmos. Flowers pure white, with a tinge of rose at the center. Plants begin to bloom about August 1. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
Early Pink and Early Red. Separate, each per pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
,_ Early Flowering Cosmos, Good Mixed. Splendid pink, red and white shades mixed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
COSMOS SPECIAL MIXED
This mixture includes all the kinds described on this page, and other fancy varieties. Pkt., 60 seeds, 5c.; 2 pKts., 8c.
Duluth, Minn., Apr., '13.—‘‘T had the most beautiful Cos- mos inthe city. T planted Mallows on the outside and Cos- mos inside against the fence. The combination was most at- tractive.’’—Mrs. F. G. Patton.
k SOWING PERENNIAL SEED
1. Sow in spring, from April 15 to June 15, according to latitude—not till settled warm weather.
2. Prom July 15 to September 15, which gives the young . \ seedlings enough growth to stand the winter.
3. Late, shortly before freezing weather, letting seeds lie in Cyclamen ground to come up early in spring.
Pettibone, N. D,---"‘I want to tell you how lovely my Early Minn. Cosmos is, Have never before succeeded in getting Cosmos to bloom.’’---Mrs, Hattie C. Barry.
BLUE DAISY (Agathea Coelestis) The plant grows about eighteen inches high, is much branched and liter- ally covered with blossoms of a beautiful blue, a counterpart in size and shape of the Marguerite Daisy grown by florists. It is a greenhouse perennial and may be used for the garden in summer or the window in wittter. Pkt.,
75 seeds, 5c.
MARGUERITE DAISIES
White Marguerite. (Chrys. Frutescens). he eraceful Marguerite used
by florists for design work and for bedding. Wardy . except in north. Pkt., 5e,
Yellow Margue- rite. (Anthemis Tinc- toria). A hardy perennial, bearing all summer daisy- like, golden yellow blos- soms, excellent for cut- tings. 18 to 24 ins. Pkt.,
5c, AFRICAN ORANGE DAISY (Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca)
A rare and showy annual lately introduced from Africa. The plants are low growing and are covered with orange-colored, Marguerite- like flowers—a color quite unique, being’ an extremely deep, glossy orange. Seed may be sown as you would Aster or Petunia, and in as sunny a location as possible. Plants begin to flower early and continue the entire sum-
mer. 12 inches. Pkt., 6c. Belleyue, Ohio.—While visiting a relative
last summer, I saw some of the most beautiful flowers I haye eyer seen, and learned that he got the seeds from you. I would he pleased to receive your Flower Seed Catalog.—Mrs. R. Walters.
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SHASTA DAISY
One of Luther Burbank’s many important contributions to the floral world. It is peren- nial and absolutely hardy, and blooms the first year from seed. The flowers are white, with yellow center, extremely large and graceful, freely produced on long, stiff stems, splendid for cutting, Two feet.
Shasta Daisy, Alaska. The best and
largest variety, with flowers often 5 inches across, of purest white and with graceful,
broad, over-lapping petals, and borne on long, strong stems. Pkt., 50 seeds, Ge, ; Shasta Daisy Hybrids. A general mix- ture containing the original Shasta, and other choice hybrid varieties. Some ave pure white, others have a creamy tinge, with petals ya- riously eurled and fringed, all beauti-
ful types. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c.
SWAN RIVER DAISY (Brachycome)
A charming little plant with feath- ery foliage and cineraria-like flowers in blue, white or rose. Pkt., 400 seeds, 4c.
ENGLISH DAISIES
No flower has more often been the theme of the poet than the dainty Inelish Daisy. They bloom the first year; with protection the plants live over winter, their blossoms being the first to greet one in the spring.
Longfellow Daisy. The ‘‘wee, modest, eGrimson-tipped flower,’ re- markable for the size and double- ness of its dainty rosy blossoms. Pkt., 150 seeds, bc.
Snowball Daisy. An extra large, very double, pure white daisy. [kt., 150 seeds, 5c,
Giant Double Daisy Mixed.
Very large double flowers, including
English Daisy.
the above two und other large flower-
ing hybrids. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c; i4¢ oz., de,
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Cactus Dahlia DAHLIA
Dahlias are as easily raised from seed as sun- flowers, and one often gets unique and beautiful sorts, in this way, They bloom the first year, be- ginning in midsummer, and continue until frost.
Double Dahlias, Best mixed. A splendid strain saved from the best and latest varieties. Pkt., 26 seeds, 6¢; 2 pkts., 8c.
Double Cactus Dahlias. A favorite new type. The flowers are just as double but are less regular and formal, which gives an added grace and charm. Mixed, Pkt., 25 seeds, 6¢.
Single Prize Dahlia. A wonderfully beau- tiful strain of the popular single Dahlia, including the much advertised Century Dahlia. The flowers come in all the Dahlia colors and are truly giant in size. More highly prized for decorating than the double. Mixed. Pkt. 40 seeds, 5c,
DATURA (Trumpet Flower)
A bushy plant, bearing immense funnel-shaped blossoms, delicately scented, there being as many as 200 blossoms on a single plant in a season. Double and single mixed. 2 to 4 feet, Pt 5 seeds, 5c.
ESCHSCHOLTZIA, or California Poppy
Eschscholtzia. Burbank’s New Crimson. crimson-flowered type.
The most beautiful of the new 1 foot. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
Bush Eschscholizia. led and extra large, on long stiff stems. cut flowers, Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c.
Eschscholtzia “Golden West.” them gay with brilliant yellow.
Eschscholtzia, Mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds, 4c,
The
A low shrubby bush, The most }
The California state flower, Pkt., 250 seeds, 5c,
above yarieties and other shades of yellow, white and rose, Mixed.
Freewater, Ore,---‘‘Dahlias from your seed were a great surprise. I got six varieties and all were lovely.’ Mrs. C, W. Ray.
EUPHORBIA
Euphorbia Heterophylla. (An- nual Poinsettia, or Mexican Fire Plant). A handsome plant with glossy green leaves, the top of each branch turning in midsummer to a vivid Orange scarlet. Easily grown in a sunny location, 2 and 8 feet. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c,
Euphorbia Variegata. (Snow on the Mountain). Grown for its beautitul foliage, which is yeined and margined with white, the bushes having the appear- ance of being a mass of beautiful white flowers. Jf people only knew its attract- iveness and great decorative value. it would be in every garden. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt., 50 seeds, 4c.
Euphorbia Mixed. A mixture of the aboye two yarieties, inéluding also Euphorbia Lathyris, a peculiar plant send- ing up one tallspike, 2 to 38 feet.. crowded With greenish white, lance-like leaves, The capsules are used for pickling and the plants are said to drive away moles, Mixed pkt., 5c.
DUSTY MILLER
Valuable foliage plants, used to mass
With dark-leayed plants, or for edging beds, A fine mixture of Centaurea Gyim-
nocarpa and Cineraria Maritima. Some are hardy perennials. 1 foot, Pkt., 3) seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 8¢; 1-8 oz., 15c.
Dahlia Testimonial Bridgeport, Conn.’ 'T have a large pail full and running over with Dahlia bulbs which | raised from your seeds. They blossomed fine- ly too, and one was an iminense yellow, which surprised our florist, as he did not know such a perfect flower could come from seed the first year.’’
---Mrs. Chas. F. Silliman,
With flowers daintily ¢rink- eautiful thing in yellow for
dotting her meadows and making
Badoma, Minn.—’'Everlastings from your seed were o7 fine. { mixed them with native wild grasses and took first prize at our fair.’’---Mrs. John Hesselgrave,
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Helichrysum, or Straw Flower
EVERLASTINGS
Dyerlasting flowers, when wanted for winter bouquets, should be picked before fully open, and hung head downward to dry.
Acroclinium Roseum. One of the most beautiful Eyerlastings. Flowers double, a deli- cate rose pink with golden center, Pkt., 75 seeds, 4c,
Ammobium Alatum. very double.
1 Flowers white and Being smaller than other Byerlast- ings, they give variety to the winter bouquet. The buds, too, are pretty and should be gathered freely. Pkt., 150 seeds, 8c.
Edelweiss. The beautiful Alpine flower of
which so much is written in song and story. (his is a hardy perennial with woolly white
lowers Suitable for rockwork or rocky hillsides. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c,
Giobe Amaranth. The plants bear great quantities of cloyer-like blossoms. Attractive in bud and flower, Mixed. Pkt., 75 seeds, 4c.
Helichrysum Monstrosum, Straw Flower. The blossoms are large and extra dou- ble, in many shades of yellow and scarlet, about is Showy as asters. Mixed. Pkt., 150 seeds, 4e,
Rhodanthe. Flowers are deep blood red, rose aud yellow shades, with dark eyes. Mixed. I50 seeds, 5c,
Xeranthemum. Beautiful violet and rose- Olored flowers. Both buds and flowers are hand- some to save, Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c,
Mixed Everlastings. A mixture of the ihove seven named varieties, affording a splen- lid assortment. Large pkt., 5c,
Collection of Everlastings.
Okt. each of my 7 varieties, 15c.
SWEET FERN
A graceful plant of the Artemisia family, crowing 8 to 5 feet tall, with finely cut foliage 1nd tiny greenish flowers, prized for its aromatie jualities, The sprays afford a beautiful garnish Ah a bouquet. Hardy annual. Pkt., 200 seeds, Cc,
One-half
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FOXGLOVE, OR DIGITALIS
The Foxglove becomes more popular each year, It is perennial and perfectly hardy. Very easily grown from seed and is fine for shrubberies and other partially shaded places, It sends up stately stalks, 2 to 5 feet high, covered with thimble-shaped flowers in va- ried and beautiful colors. I offer a mix- ture of several choice strains, the Gloxiniae- flora, rivaling the gloxinia in shadings and markings; Monstrosa, with its mammoth stalks, each having a large terminal flower, curious and beautiful; and the Maculata, a charming hew spotted strain. Splendid mix ed. 3 to 5 ft. Pkt., 400 seeds, 5e; Ve oz., 15¢,
FCRGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis)
To let you try some of the choicest va- rieties I make a mixed packet containing the six most desirable sorts: Alpestris, the Alpive Forget-me-not; Distinction, an an- nual yariety; Dissitiflora, large blue, very early; Elisa Fonrobert, large, distinct type; Palustris, the true Forget-me-not, bright blue with yellow center; Sylvatica, a splen- did sort for spring bedding; Victoria, dwarf, very floriferous. These different sorts are in yarying shades of blue, and will furnish
both early and late bloomers, thus giving the longest possible flowering season, and many will bloom the first year, 6 inches,
5e; 2 pkts, 8c; 14% oz., 10e.
GILIA
Has dainty flowers in rose, blue or white,
Pkt., 250 sceds,
and graceful, finely cut foliage, serving nicely for a decoration of green. A good honey plant. 1 foot. Pkt., 400 seeds, 3c.
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FUCHSIA
Fuchsia are not difficult to raise from seed if given a Warm temperature while germinating. The seed may be sown at any time, the plants coming into flower in three or four months. The seedlings make robust plants and often give charm- ing new varietes. The strain I offer has been carefully saved from the choicest va- rieties. both single and double, Pkt., 20 seeds, 15c.
Iris and Peonies, pp. 47, 49.
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FREESIA
These beautiful Plants, though generally frown from the bulbs, may be easily raised from seed and made to bloom Within a year. The flowers are deliciously fragrant, cut well and are adapted to design work. White and mixed colors, Pkt., 50 seeds, 5e,
Bradford, N. H.—“'I can speak well of your seed, having been a customer several years. I had beautiful Asters, Poppies, Mourning Bride, Snapdragon, Pinks, Phlox, ete, last year, and picked bushels of blossoms and gave to many friends.’’—Mrs. Arthur F, Moor.
Oil City, Pa.—*‘T had the most beautiful Petunias ang Pansics fron: your seed that I ever saw, I raise plants and flowers to sell.’’—Mrs. W, A,Cann.
FEVERFEW (Matricaria)
Dwarf Snowball. Charming little plants, oval in shape, covered with clusters of pure white double flowers; very desir- able for bedding or for edgings. 8 in. Pkt., 800 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts., 10c.
Dwarf Golden Ball. Bears beautiful golden, ball-like flowers. A fine display is made by combining the white and golden. Both are hardy perennials, blooming the first season Pkt,, 300 seeds, 5c: 2 pkts., 8¢.
Golden Feather, (Parthenifolium Aureum), Low growing, with golden variegated foliage, used for edgings, Pkt., 500 seeds, 8c; 2 pkts., 5c; 14 oz., 10¢. :
Tall Snowball. One of the prettiest things L saw last year was a single specimen of this tall Feverfew, 3 feet tall, in bush form, which was covered for weeks witha mass of double white blossoms, Hardy perennial. Pkt., 300 seeds, 6c;
2 pkts., 8c. FOUR O’CLOCKS
Four O’Clocks should be frown tor the children if for no other purpose, from which they may pick freely, they so enjoy the bright colors and sweet odor. In a large garden they can be used effectively to border walks, or as a background for lower-growing plants. A special mixture of named yarieties “tos feet. Pkt., 25 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7c.
GLADIOLUS
It is interesting to raise Gladioli from seed and see the endless variety of colors and fantastic markings that GCome from the seedlings, scarce any two being alike, and one often frets new and important varieties. Thisisa specially prepared mixture from three well-known strains, Childsii, Gandavensis and Le moine, 3 ft.Mixed, Pkt.,75 seeds 6c. For bulbs, see p. 46,
GAILLARDIA, (Blanket Flower)
Showy annuals and hardy perennials, bearing large daisy-like blossoms in brilliant shades of yellow, orange and scarlet. The petals are zoned in varying brilliant colors and fringed, making especially handsome flowers for cuttin g, Very profuse bloomers,
Annual Varieties. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c,
Perennial Varieties. Saved from all newest and best: frandiflora yarieties, Pkt., 10U seeds, 5¢. For Gaillardia plants, see p. 50,
Double and single sorts, Mixed.
Anamosa, Ia., Mar. '13.—*‘I won first prize at the Fair —29—
on Pansies from your Royal Challenge seeds."'
Mrs. M. D, Bagley.
HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos)
Rapid climbers; ornamental in both foliage and tlower. I offer a mixture of two choicest kinds, Princess Helen, or ‘‘Daylight,’’ and the Purple Bean, or ‘‘Darkness.’’ The former bears long spikes of showy white flowers, followed by waxy white pods, while in the latter, both blossoms and pods are a glossy dark purple. Mixed. Pkt., 20 seeds, 5c.
IRIS
Japanese Iris. The beauty of the Tris family is well known, the blooms rivaling the lily in stateliness and the orchids in rich color. I offer a particularly fine strain of newest Jap- anese varieties. Hardy perennial. 2% feet. Mixed. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c.
Siberian Iris. <A beautiful Yale blue, particularly prized by florists. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c. For Lris Plants, see p. 47.
iCE PLANT
A trailing plant, with curious foliage, coy- ered with glossy globules, looking like minute drops of dew. Pkt., 300 seeds, 8c.
JAPANESE KUDZU VINE
A fast-growing, hardy climber. The first season it grows 10 feet, and after becoming established it often makes a growth of 50 feet inaseason, The flowers are rosy-purple and pea-shaped. For vigorous growth and fine shade it is unsurpassed, but is not hardy enough for the extreme north. Pkt., 20 seeds, 5c.
JAPANESE MAIZE, or Rainbow Corn
As beautiful and decorative as the Dracae- nas. In some the leaves are variegated like those of the striped grass, in others there will be broad stripes of crimson, yellow, white and other rainbow colors. Nothing like it for decorative purposes, either for the garden or for cutting where large effects are desired, or in the center of a tropical bed, or a screen against a fence, or a background in a border. 4 feet. Pkt., 30 seeds, 6c.
Tabernacle, N, J., Apr, '18.—‘“I had fine Dahlias Jast year from your seed, also Cosinos.”*
Mrs, Martha Newton.
_Gypsophila, Annual Mixed. different times throughout the season, and always have a quantity to use for decorating.
Pkt’, 500 seeds, 8c.
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tiful fern-like plant for pyi}iiant red. the window garden, coming from seed and making in two or three months a very orna- mental little plant. 2
JAPANESE HOP
Fora rapid growing vine nothing is better than the Japan Hop. The foliage is luxuri- ant, the leaves being smaller and more delicate than those of the common hop, and curiously marked with silvery and yellowish - white Hardy perennial.
Cpe KOCHIA TRICOPHYLLA
or Burning Bush Also called Summer Cypress, Fireball, or Fire Plant. <A beautiful decorative plant, - growing quickly, forming neat, compact, per- Or Silk Oak, A beau- fectly oval bushes, which in the fall turn a
2to4ft, Annual.
See IRIS and PEONY Lists Pages 47 and 49; also Bargain offers on back cover page.
feet. Pkt., 35 seeds, 5c.
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LeMoine’s Giant. A maminoth strain, producing immense heads, 10 to 15 inches across, with thousands of individual florets, in all the beautiful Heliotrope shades. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c.
Midnight. Beautiful dark bronzy green foliage with stems as dark and black as midnight; flowers dark purple, variegated with white and lighter purple. A handsome new yariety. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8c; 2 pkts., Lic.
NEW CLIMBING HELIOTROPE, “Royal Highness”
A macnificent new variety of wonderfully rapid growth, forming immense plants that climh to a height of 10 or 12 feet. Tt has splendid large trusses of rich purple flowers, and is a most profuse bloomer. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10c.
GYPSOPHILA ‘‘Angel’s Breath’’
Gypsophila Paniculata, also called ‘Baby’s Breath’ No lady who delights to adorn her room with beautiful flowers should be without it. It is extensively used for decorating, its mist-like sprays setting off a bouquet as dainty lace does a lady’s dress. Hardy perennial. 14 ft. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c.
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Sow at
Pkt., 40 seeds, 5c.
Pkt., 5c.
Gypsophila, Angel’s Breath
Holley, N- Y.---"'T had 33 varieties of Phlox from one
MISS EMMA V. WIHTE —30 packet---a riof of bright colors.’'---Mrs. Olive E. Denby.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 4
For ornamenting the border, for ANG summer cutting, and for the win- VN df wai
ter bouquet, these are indispens- able. This mixture includes beautiful feather and _ striped grasses and many other choice va- rieties, some annual, others per- ennial. Large pkt., 5c.
GOURDS
Tf you have an odd corner or an old brush heap, trail the gourd vine oyer it. Its fruit has many uses, but if for no other purpose raise it for the little ones. They much enjoy the striped and odd- shaped fruits. This is a splendid mixture, including Apple, Pear, 30ttle, Dipper, Jonah’s Gourd, Hereules Club, Nest Deg, Pome- granate, Powderhorn, and many other sorts. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c; large pkt., 14 oz, 10c.
A New Rose
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY
Price 15c postpaid See page 51
GERANIUM
New California Geranium. Seedling Geraniums almost always give some Hew varieties, and being easy to cultivate they are interesting to grow. This mixture contains a splendid new strain of California Zonale yarieties in shades of blush, pink, crimson and sear- let, the lovely Lady Washington Gera- nium, or Pelargonium, and Apple-Scented Geraniums, and will be found unsur- passed in vitality and Variety. Pkt., 40 seeds, 10¢; half pkt. (same varieties, except Apple-Scented), 20 seeds, 5c,
Apple-Scented Geranium. Prized for its fragrant leaves. The finest plants come only from seed. Pkt., 30 seeds, 6c,
Lady Washington Geranium, Pkt., 10 seeds, 12c,
GODETIA, the “‘Satin Flower’’
Little annuals of easiest culture. The = blossoms have ‘a satiny lustve and range ~in color from brilliant reds, through rose to delicate pink and lavender, Fine for Shady places. 8 inches. Mixed. Pkt., 500 seeds, 4c, .
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GLOXINIA HEUCHERA SANGUINEA,
Popular greenhouse and conservatory plants with : CORAL “BELLS” ; gorgeous, bell-shaped flowers and ornamental foliage. re one of the finest of hardy perennials. This is a splendid mixture grown for me by a well- The plants are compact, with foliage known German expert, and includes several choice beautifully cut and marbled. The flow- strains of new and rare French hybrids, tigered and ete Showy coral red and borne in ex- Spotted sorts, and a special giant-flowering superb travagant abundance In long, graceful class, affording delicate shades and all the other Spikes. 1 foot. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5e,
brilliant Gloxinia combinations. -Indeed, all the
: ant ma Noblesville, Ind.---“'I saw some beautiful Dahlias Gloxinia colors are so brilliant one seldom grows an from your seed, great double blossouis, dark red ulsatisfactory plant. Mixed. Pkt., $5 seeds, Te. White and yellow. One cowd hardly imagine such
lovely blosssoms from seed.’'---Mrs. Luella Sumner
Roscoe, ll., Mar. '13.—‘'T took first prizes at our fair —3i— on flowers trom your seeds---Asters, Balsams, Verbenas and Pinks.”’
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Mrs, Emma Crockett,
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Double Red. Pkt., 50
Double Yellow. Special Double
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Constant experimenting by hybridization and selection has secured flowers of extreme size and fullness, unsir- passed in beauty and yariety ny sette-shaped and all will please the most fastidious.
Double Pink. IRIE © a0
colors. Many are ro-
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KENILWORTH IVY
Pretty for hanging baskets. It comes quickly from Seed and grows under severest neglect. Pkt., S500 seeds,
4c, LACE VINE (Adiumia Cirrhosa)
Or Mountain Fringe, a beautiful climber with lace- like foliage much used for decorating. It does not climb until the second year, but yields the first season an abundance of beautiful green sprays, fine for decorat- ing. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8¢.,
LAVATERA (Annual Mallow)
A beautiful and showy anual, about two feet high and covered the entire summer with cup-shaped flowers in shrimp pink or pure white. Splendid for cutting. Mixed. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c.
LAVENDER (Lavendula Spica) The old-fashioned, sweet scented Lavender of our grandmothers’ gardens, bearing long spikes of blue flowers. 1 foot. Pkt., 250 seeds, 5e,
Red, White and Blue Clematis Collection. One plant each of Henryii (white), Jackmann (yiolet blue), and Mad. Edw. Andre (red), for 35¢, postpaid.
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Double White. = Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c. SS == ran itt _— Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c. ; : 7s F
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named and other WBneglish Prize Hollyhocks,
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all the choicest double sorts growin.
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seeds, 5c;
4 0%., 25c, Allegheny. because of its long GO seeds, 5e. New Annual blooms from
A handsome semi-double strain, very
flowering
Hollyhocks. seed the first year; long blooming Mareh or April will bloom in August. 14, O%., 25c.
Pkt., 60 seeds, 5c;
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season. Mixed. Or the, Zanzibar Balsam. Much prized for the window or summer gar-
new strain that den, The foliage is a waxy green, and valuable for their with the semi-transparent branches Plants started in makes the plant itself attractive. Mixed. Pkt., 50 Then, it is almost never without its
bright, rosy fowers. These are single,
i : } i sasure fr 4 inehes in i mixed. Pkt., 60 and measure from 1 to 1% _ ele cbhat aes Sita cis diameter aud are yery delicate and HCCUs, ’ V4 “ey . ‘ a , T ‘ ’ =) arer Tt A My Aster Leaflet free, if asked for with any Oren yas Pea a drukeg, Loli Pe Answers all trowble- g : etus ~. h
for Aster seed of 10¢., or over.
some questions.
brids mixed. Pkt,, 50 seeds, 5c.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
PERENNIAL LARKSPUR (Delphinium )
T am offering this year the finest strain of Delphinium I haye eyer had, having imported the seed from a famous English grower who makes this a specialty. Mature plants will send up stalks 8 to 5 feet, the tops of which for a foot or two will be one solid mass of bloom. If not allowed to seed, one may have flowers all summer.
Dark Blue Shades.
Light Blue Shades. Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c,
Perennial Larkspur, Mixed. Be- sides the Bnglish strain, this contains choice French hybrids, also the Chinese and Yor- mosum, or Bee Larkspur. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c.
LARKSPUR, Annual
Imperial Larkspur. My special mix- ture of double annual stoek-flowered Lark- spur. <A yery choice, improved strain, made up from imported named varieties. If you have not seen Larkspurs for a few years these will surprise you. 2 ft. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c.
Larkspur Collection. A special im- ported collection of annual Larkspurs, eight kinds separate, 25 seeds each, 15c,
LOBELIA
Much used for edgings; effective also for the hanging basket, rockery or porch box.
Lobelia, Crystal Palace. The standard blue variety for edging’ and vases. Pkt., 600 seeds, 4c; 146 0z., 15c.
Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c.
Lobelia, Cardinalis. The gorgeous Cardinal flower, a hardy perennial, bearing
long spikes of intensely scarlet flowers. Pkt.,
300 seeds, 5c.
IF 2 a LANTANA An ornamental plant suitable for
Summer, and always a rarden,.
the favorite for the wint It blossoms in yerbena-like clusters white or pink shades.
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rieties. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 40 seeds, 5c, Valley City, N. D.---Pansies from your seed were the
ever had.’’---Miss Anna Wedin
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most beautiful |
bed Window rh ( orange I offer a strain of improved val.
Hartford, Vt.
ting, 4 1 3 . My perennial Larkspur from your seed js very beautiful. ;
Have never seen the same varietics in
other gardens.’’---Mrs. B. C. Briggs.
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MALLOW MARVELS
Splendid new hybrids of the garden Hibiscus, Very hardy, blooming pro- fusely from midsummer until frost, bearing large, hollyhock-shaped flow- ers in yarious tints of red, pink and White, one of the few perennials that bloom the first year. The plants die to the ground each year and are late
to start, so the root clumps should not be disturbed in the spring. 4 feet. Mixed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 7c.
LUPINE
Tall Annual Varieties,
Mixed. Long graceful spikes of
rich and variously colored pea-shaped
flowers. Pkt., 5e. Perennial Varieties, Mixed.
ees This includes Roseus, a recent novel- ty, bearing immense spikes of strik-
ing pink flowers, and other choice varieties of the Polyphyllus’ sorts only. 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 6c,
LYCHNIS GRANDIFLORA
A most desirable perennial. It blooms the first year, and if kept from
in
seeding will be coyered for months with brilliant flowers in gorgeous Scarlet and other beautiful shades.
New hybrids, mixed. ° 114 feet. 300 seeds, 5c,
Pe Gee
Blasdell, N. Y.---‘‘Seeds from you the last 2 years were fine. Nasturtiums were beautiful. They took second premium at our fair., and Marigolds, also.’’
---Miss Nora Headlane,
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Eldorado Marigold.
MARIGOLD
The Eldorado grows very rank and tall and is surmounted by
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great golden balls, sometimes fourteen inches in circumference. The flowers are very double
with petals quilled as in the Dahlia, appearing in shades of lemon and orange yellow.
Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c. ‘ Eldorado Marigold, Prize Strain.
2 feet.
Wishing to offer my customers the very best, I
have secured from Burbank and other expert growers their choicest and highest-priced seed and feel confident that my Prize Strain will yield the largest and most perfect flowers obtainable
Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c.
Dwarf French Marigold Nice compact, orna- mental plants. 1 ft. high. Six best named varieties mixed. Pkt., 150 seeds, 4c.
Tall French Marigold. Splendid for cutting. Six choicest named varieties mixed. See cut for French Marigolis. 2 feet. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c,
MALVA MOSCHATA, or Musk Mallow.
The eraze for perennials has brought various Mallows to the front, and this is well worth growing. The blos- soms are pink or white, an inch or more in diameter, and are borne profusely the entire season. Hardy, blooming the first year. 144 feet. Pkt., 5c,
MAURANDIA VINE
One of the prettiest things I have seen was a little cottage embowered in Maurandia Vine. The foliage is delicate and it bears profusely pretty blue, white or rosy lilac flowers. Used also in pots for the window. Mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
MIMULUS, or ‘‘Monkey Flower’’
Mimulus, Queen’s Prize. Showy profuse-flower- ing plants, bearing bell-shaped blossoms with white and yellow grounds, spotted with pink or scarlet shades. Fine for greenhouse or moist. shady positions. An ex- ceedingly fine strain, with exfra large blossoms and beautiful colors and markings. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c,
Mimulus Moschatus, Musk Plant. Small, yellow flowers, fragrant foliage. Pretty for hanging baskets. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c.
MIGNONETTE
Alien’s Defiance. The finest and most fragrant yariety yet produced, the favorite for cutting. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c; 1% oz., 12c.
Golden Machet Mignonette. Massive spikes of golden yellow flowers of delicious fragrance. A fay- orite among florists. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c; 14 0z., 12c,
White Pearl. Splendid spikes of whitish flowers. Very fragrant and fine for bouquets. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5e,
Mixed Mignonette. A splendid mixture. includ- ing my named varieties and all the newest sorts, such as Parson's White, Red Victoria. Giant Pyramidal and others. Pkt., 300 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7c; 14 02., 10c,
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The rich, velvety colorings of the common Morning Glory are intensified in these gorgeous varieties, and the shadings and markings are decidedly curious and varied.
New Iimperiai of the wonderful Glories, developed on the farms, which will grow anywhere and bloom abundantly all summer. Immense, gorgeous, rosy-carmine flow- ers, with pure white throat. Pkt., 18 seeds, 6c,
Japanse Morning Glory, Raises Pkt., 60 seeds, 5¢; 1%4 0z., Cc.
Carmine. One Japanese Morning sJurbank
MISS EMMA V. WHITE —34— Utica, Ill. Feb., '13.---‘I never before had as fine
Asters, Pansies and Sweet Peas as from you the last seven years *'---Geo, Baldwin
MORNING GLORY
Merning Glory, Mixed. The old- fashioned, commun Morning Glory, Asplen- § did mixture of named varieties. Pkt., 7 seeds, 4c; oz. 10c.
Airy Fairy Morning Glory. One of | the earliest and most continuous Towering varieties, lately introduced by Burpee. Lvory white with rosy pink throat. Pkt., 24 seeds, 6c.
Double White Morning Glory. The vines are great climbers and are covered with pretty, fringy white blossoms, proving very effective, Pkt., 50 seeds, 6c.
Rochester Morning Glory. Vick’s intro- duction, remarkable tor size, beautiful color and prolific bloom, The throat is violet blue, blending to azure blue with white border. Pkt., 25 seeds, 6c.
Brazilian Morning Glory. Very ornamental, because of the tairy appearance of the leaves and the tiny brown spines that cover the branches and stems: also for the beautiful rose colored tlow- ers. Pkt., 10 seeds, 5c. - eae.
MOURNING BRIDE
(Scabiosa)
My own special mixture of 12 named varieties and the finest mixed strains of other careful growers, the very best I can offer, Valuable for cutting and for exhi- bition purposes. 21% feet. Pkt., 60 seeds, 5c
Collection of Six Varieties.— I offer for exhibition purposes an im- ported collection of the six choicest sorts, 6 packets, 30 seeds each, 15c.,
MOONFLOWER
Early Giant Moonflower.
The Southern Moontlower, of whose beauty and fragrance so much istold, This is anew hybrid variety from 40 to 60 days earlier than the old style, bearing just as large and beautiful flowers, It comes into flower in the extreme North about August 15, from seed sown May 1. Starting it in doors gives a longer period of bloom. Pkt., 8 seeds, 7¢.
Giant Pink Moonftower. Of marvelous growth, the plants berinning to bloom nearly as soon as the Morning Glory. They remain open from four o’ clock in the afternoon until about noon the next day, and coyer the vines all sum- mer and fall. Pkt., 10 seeds, 5¢
NIGELLA, Miss Jekyll.
A new variety of this hardy annual,
“Love-in-a-mist,”” bearing an abundance
NICOTIANA of Clear, corn-flower blue flowers charm- , : an ingly embedded in the lacy, fern-like foli- Nicotiana Affinis. The Sweet-scented Nicotine or age. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
Tobacco Plant, It will bear conti ly } : ant, ar ¢ inuously an abundance of large pure white flowers of delicious fragrance, 2to3 feet. NOLANA Pkt., 500 seeds, 5; 1-16 oz., 10c. The Nolanas are charming little trailing
_ Nicotiana Sanderae Hybrids. Small graceful flowers, Re Are em es eg a aa
in many shades of Grimson, purple, carmine, pink or mauye, a little bell, which describes the shape of
«to3sfeet. Mixed. Pict., 200 seeds, 5c. the beautiful sky-blue flowers. Pkt,, 100 Nicotiana Mixed. A mixture of the ahoye two sorts and seeds, 4c,
two other popular varieties, viz.: Sylvestris, plants not so MORNING GLORY COLLECTION
strageling, and tubes of the blossoms much longer: Colossea, A collection of each of the five yarieties new and gigantic in size, magnificent as a foliage plant, of Morning Glory described above. 5 half g ascribed ¢ a
2 todsteet. Mixed. Pkt., 500 seeds, 5c; 1-16 oz. 15c, packets, 15¢,
Dazey, N. D.—*‘The Asters and Nasturtiums from your seed proved a great success Every one said they never saw such pretty Asters.’’ Miss Emma Bakken,
NASTURTIUMS
DWARF NASTURTIUMS
Price, pkt., 35 seeds, 5c; oz., 15c.
Empress of India. Dark leaves, crim- son flowers,
Novelty. Spotted and variegated.
King Theodore. Velvety maroon.
Pearl. Light cream, nearest to white.
Ruby King. Ruby red, with salmon tint.
Vesuvius. Brilliant salmon pink. 2 Mixtures of Dwarf Nasturtiums
Dwarf Mixed. A fine, low-priced mix- ture. Pkt., 35 seeds, 4c; 14 0z., 7c; 02z., 10c; 44 Ib., 25c.
Dwarf Golden - Leaved. Bright-yellow, highly ornamental foliage; very showy for edg- ing beds or walks. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c; % 0oz., 10c; 02, Lic;
Dwarf Ivy - Leaved. leaves, with fringed flowers. 5c; 1% 02., 10c; 0oz., 15c. ;
Dwarf Liliput. Extra dwarf, dense bushes almost hidden by the mass of bloom standing well above the foliage. Especially adapted for edgings. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c; % oz, I0cs oz, 15c,
Dwarf Variegated. As an edging these give the finest possible effect. If not erowded each plant forms a perfect little hemi- sphere. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c; 14 oz., 10c; oz., 15c,
Geranium, or Salad-Leaf Nasturtium
A new and unique dwarf sort. Blossoms are gorgeous searlet, and the mild flavor of the stocky, geranium-shaped leaves makes it espe- cially valuable either for a salad or aS a gar- wise Fine also for edgings. Pkt., 20 seeds,
C.
MY SPECIAL DWARF MIXTURE
Especially prepared by myself from named sorts, including all the dwarf sorts described on this page (except Liliput, Ivy and Salad- leaved). It will give as rich and varied as- -rtment of colors as any other mixture offered. Over 25 varieties. Pkt., 85 seeds, 5c; % oz., 10c; 0z., 15c; 2 oz., 25c; 4 1b., 45c.
Distinct ivy-shaped Pkt., 25 seeds,
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TALL OR CLIMBING
Price, pkt., 35 seeds, 5e; oz., 15e,
Jupiter. Large, deep golden yellow flow- ers,
King of Blacks. Deepest crimson ma- roon.
Moonlight. Pxquisite light cream-yellow.
Novelty. Spotted and variegated sorts.
Rose Queen. Beautiful pinkish rose.
Velvet - Foliage Crimson. Dark crim- son, dark foliage.
Mixtures of Tall Nasturtiums
Giants of California. Large-flowering strain of many choice varieties. Pkt., 35 seeds, 4c; 14 02., 7c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c, Tall Ivy - Leaved. Peculiar lyy-leaved foliage and fringed flowers. Mixed. vkt., 25 seeds, 5c; % oz., 10c; 0z., 15c.
Tall Variegated - Leaved. New and striking; leaves variegated with yellow, white und green, alfording something new for deco- rating. Mixed. Pkt., 25 seeds, 5c; % oz., 10c; oz., 1dc,
MY SPECIAL TALL MIXTURE
For richness and variety of color this cannot be excelled. I make it myself and include all the tall varieties named on this page (except Ivy-leaved) and many others, using in all 80 distinct kinds. Pkt., 35 seeds, 5c; % oz., 10c- 0Z., 1bc3 207., 25e; ™% Ibs, 46c.
Nasturtiums, all Sorts Mixed
This mixture contains the named yarieties, and mixtures described on this page, and in- cludes everything' I offer, except the Liliput, Ivy and Salad-leaved sorts. Pkt., 385 seeds, 5e: 2 pkts., 8c; % oz., 10c; 0oz., 15c.
COLLECTION OF NASTURTIUMS
One-half packet each of the 12 named ya- rieties. Also Dwarf Golden-leaved, Ivy-leayed, Liliput and Variegated and Tall Ivy-leaved and Variegated. 18 half-packets, 35c.
South Weymouth, Mass.---’‘At our Agricultural Fair I took first prize on Nasturtiums, Verbenas and Phlox Drummondi
from your seeds.’’ Mrs. J. Forrest Torrey.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
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contains the popular Christmas Pepper; Tom Thumb; Littl Gem; Prince of Wales; Lemon
Fruits; Kaleidoscope, plum-shaped, white turning to red; Cherry Red and Cherry Yellow, with cherry-like fruits; and red Chili, small scarlet, used for ‘*‘pepper sauce.’’?’ Mixed. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5e; 4 oz., 15e,
WHAT SHALL I PLANT IN PORCH OR
WINDOW BOX?
See P. 56 for Porch Box Collection of Plants,
Or, if you want something cheaper, here are seed suggestions: Box No.’ 1, Rear row, Kochia ‘Tricophylla; middle, Red Riding Hood Zinnia; front, Phlox Grandiflora; Box No. 2, Rear row, Perilla; middle, Aster; front, Petunia; Box No. 38, Rear row, Japa- nese Maize; middle, Jacqueminot Zinnia; front, Nasturtium (tall or trailing).
Price of either Poreh Box Seed collection, 10e. Order by number.
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PORTULACA, or Moss Rose
Double Portulaca. Mixed, Low trailing annuals, with double flowers like charming lit-
tle roses. Many brilliant colors. Pkt., 269 seeds, 5c; We oz., 20c, Single Portulaca. Mixed. Pretty to
mass in a bed or on some sunny slope.
Pkt. 400 seeds, 4c; 4% oz., 120, ‘
W. Hartford, Ct.---‘‘Your Portulaca was beautiful and Gourus a great curiosity.’’---Miss Ava M. Gaylord.
PASSION FLOWER
(Australian Fruiting)
One of the prettiest of climbing plants for the window or outside trellis, climbing to a height of 20 feet or more. The flowers are both curious and beautiful, and very fragrant, and borne in great abundance. The seed pods, too, are highly ornamental as they burst open and disclose their bright scarlet seeds. Pkt., 12 seeds, 6c,
PEONY
One of the most satisfactory perennials. The seed is slow in germinating, and the plants do not bloom until the second or third year, but onee established they pay for the long waiting, and one often gets new and valuable yarieties from the seedlings. Fresh seed sown in the fall will come up the fol- lowing spring. Mixed, Pkt., 15 seeds, 6c; Y% oz., 1bdc,
OENOTHERA, Evening Primrose
My patch of Oenothera was as showy a thing as I had in my garden. The large, saucer- shaped flowers open towards evening and emit a delightful perfume. Mixed, containing America, Burbank’s splendid new large- flowering white yariety, also the large yel- low and the pretty rose-colored Mexican Primrose. 1 to 2 feet. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c.
Conway, Ia ---““My Baby Rose bloomed when 3 inclies high, continuing thru the summer,’? Gussie Scott,
“BABY’’ ROSE
Rosa Polyantha Multiflora Nana, or “Little Midget’’ or
Baby Rose, is a eharming hardy little plant about 10 inches high, bearing clusters of minute roses only an inch across, double, semi-double, or some times single. The many-flowered clusters look like a mass of double erab-apple blossoms.
taken
L I have pains to secure the best seeds and true to
name. Not all the Rosa Polyantha seed is of this dwarf, early-flowering variety, It blooms the first season, though not attaining perfection until the second year. Pkt., 30 seeds, 6c.
Atlanta, Ga.—‘‘I was so pleased with your Rosy Morn —37—
Petunia that I want more this year.’’—Mrs, G. R. Stocker,
PETUNIA
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA
Single Mixed
This mixture will give as handsome Petunias as any on the market, Some will measure four or five inches across, the corollas being ruffled, fluted or fringed, with extremely deep and large open throats, They appear in many shades and combinations, striped, blotched or solid in color. The seed is raised by experts Who have won a wide reputation for their beautiful productions. Splendid mixed. Pkt., 150 seeds, 8c; 2 pkts., 14c.
Giants of California, Single
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Double * Petunia
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA,
Double Mixed
T have taken utmost pains to seeure the yery best strains of Double Pe- tunias,and in order to offer my patrons the handsomest*yarieties have mixed the strains of three expert growers, who have devoted years to the devel- opment of these large-flowering fancy Petunias. Not all come double, but the seed will give a good percentage of deeply fringed, double flowers, in the brightest colors and most beauti- ful tints. Those that come si ngle will be of choice varieties. The flowers in the cut above were from one of my growers. Pkt., 50 seeds, 42c; 2 pkts., 20c.
Double White Petunias
Very double and beautifully fringed. Pkt., 40 seeds, 10c.
Anaheim, Cal.,--‘‘T have had the pleas- ure of using your seeds the past + years.”’ ---Mrs. J. FE. Fisher.
Petunias are often considered too common to grow, but one of the prettiest floral sights of the past sum- mer was a bouleyard, skirting the street the length of a city lot, massed with Petunias from my Special Mixed strain. The newer kinds are so pretty one cannot afford to miss the brilliant display a small outlay will furnish.
Petunia, Blotched and Striped. Beautifully striped and mottled, including How- ard’s Star, the handsomest starred variety. Ex- ceptionally fine for massing, baskets or vases. Pkt., 400 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c; 1-8 oz., Lic.
Petunia, Liliput Mixed.
‘Dwarf Inimitable.’ Compact plants covered throughout the season with richly self-colored, starred and mottled flowers; best for bedding. Pkt., 400 seeds, 6C; 2 pkts., 8c; 1-16 oz., 10c.
Badoma, Minn., Oct., '13.—I tried four seed houses for double Petunia but did not succeed in getting any; but this year from your seed mine are nearly all double. One was a great surprise, being a bright rose-pink."’
—Mrs. John Hesselgrave,
Petunia Rosy Morn. Splendid for bedding, potting or edgings. The little plant is covered with myriads of delicate pink fiowers throughout the season. By far the handsomest named variety and a decided rose-pink, Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c.
Snowball Petunia. Dwarf plants with myri- ads of pure white flowers; fine for an edging. PkKt., 300 seeds, 5¢; 2 pkts, 8c.
SPECIAL MIXED PETUNIA. All my single strains mixed, including the large- flowering Single Giants of California, Pkt., 400 seeds, 5c; 1-16 oz., 15c.
My ‘Culture of Flowers”’ free if asked for with an order of 25c or over. Special directions for growing seed of Double Petunia and all greenhouse or window plants.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
—38— Honolulu, S. I., May, '13.—‘'I never before saw such beautiful Phlox as | grew from your seed."’ —Mrs. May Rothwell.
ANNUAL PHLOX
Phlox Grandiflora Mixed. <A bed of Phlox insures perpetual bloom and supplies an abundance of cut flowers for the house. The Grandiflora is a large-flowering strain, both the single blossoms and flower heads being very large and showy. This is exceptionally fine, as I make it myself, including 15 or more of the best named varieties. PkKt., 200 seeds, 5¢; 2 pkts., 8¢; 1-16 oz., 15c.
Novelty Phloxes. A striking mixture of strip- ed and star-eyed varieties. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c. Phlox, Salmon Pink. Very effective and beautiful, especially when grown in a mass by itself or with white. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c.
Phlox, Vermilion Scarlet. A loyely deep brilliant scarlet, almost as handsome for bedding as gferaninms. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c.
Phlox, White Perfection. Large, pure white blossoms. Pretty for cemetery or design work. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c.
Phiox, Dwarf Mixed. The blossoms form a floral crown for each little plant which will last for weeks. Splendid for edgings or ribbon bedding. Pkt., 100 seeds, 6e.
Phlox, Dwarf Fireball. Pkt., 100 seeds, 7¢. , Phlox, Dwarf Snowball. Pure white. 100 seeds, 7c.
Phlox, Fringed and Star. Petals toothed or fringed; in some they are bordered by an irregular line of white, in others each petal sends outa long point, giving the blossoms a star-like appearance. Mixed. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5c: 2 pkts., 8c.
PHLOX, SPECIAL MIXED. The preceding nine sorts mixed, Pkt., 150 seeds, BC; 2 pkts, 8c.: 1-16 OZ., 15.
GRANDIFLORA PHLOX COLLECTION.
One-half pkt. each of 8 frand sorts, including
those in the illustration and four others equally handsome, 20c.
THREE SPECIAL IRIS OFFERS
No. 1 Four choice named Irises—Hlizabeth, Florescens, Margolin and Queen of May for 80c, postpaid.
No. 2 Six choice named Irises—Edith, Khedive, Mad Chereau, Orientalis, Purple Queen and Sans Souci for 45c, postpaid.
No. 3 The two collections for 70c. for descriptions.
Blood red.
Pkt.,
See pp. 47 and 57
PERENNIAL PHLOX.
Don’t waste space on the homely faded out magenta shades when a few cents will give you some of the newest and choicest hybrid yarieties Sow seeds in the ground in the fail, or in winter in. a shallow box (with good drainage) and set it on the north side of the house to freeze and thaw. The seeds will come up in the spring. Finest mixed, 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 40 seeds, 7c.
PERILLA NANKINENSIS.
A tall growing decorative plant. with purplish mulberry-colored foliage, pretty to mass with silver or green-leaved plants. Very pretty for the border where tall effects are desired, or to edge a hed of other tall growing plants. 2 feet. Pkt., 100 seeds, 4c.
PLATYCODON.
(Japanese Bell Flower)
A hardy perennial that blooms the first year, with showy large bell-shaped flowers, in blue or White. Will last longer as a cut flower than al- most anything else. 2 to 8 feet.
Double and Single Mixed. The plants are covered for a long period with beautiful bell- shaped blossoms, forming highly ornamental little bushes. It is interesting, too. to watch the unfold- ing of the buds, which first appear like tiny puff balls. In the double sorts there will be two rows of petals, but not a large percentage will come double. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c. Dwarf Platycodon. more bell-shaped. Bloom all summer. an edging or for pots. 6 to 8 inches. seeds, 5c.
FOR SHADY PLACES
I am often asked ‘‘What flowers will do well in shady places?’’ The following may be used: Achillea, Alyssum, Anchusa, Anemone, Arabis, Alpina, Asperula, Aster Bachel- ors Button, Begonia, tuherous-rooted, Chinese Primrose, Calendula, Canterbury Bell, Chrysanthemum (annual), Columbine, Coreopsis, Daisy (English), Eschscholtzia, Fever- few. Phlox, Forget-Me-Not, Foxglove, Godetia, Larkspur, Maurandia, Mignonette, Mimulus, Oenothera, Pansy, Pe- tunia, Pinks, Poppy, Snapdragon, Violet.
PHLOX TESTIMONIAL.
“T wish you could have seen the array of edlors in my hed of Phlox grown from your Novelty and Grandiflora seed, I never before saw so many varieties and brilliant colors and such enormous trusses,’" Mrs, C. E, Warner.
Blossoms smaller and Pretty for Pkt., 200
Burlington, Ja,. Mar. '13.—"'T had your Princess Pink —3g9— seed and they were the most beautiful I ever saw. —Harry J. Robbins,
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PHEASANT’S EYE PINK
(Dianthus Plumarius)
The old-fashioned Garden or June Pink. Tne flowers are beautiful, of great diversity of colors and deliciously sweet-scented, Hardy perennial, but like the Chinese Pinks, new seed should be sown from time to time, as old plants die out. Single and double, mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c.
SCOTCH OR GRASS PINK
A magnificent new strain of perpetual blooming Pinks, with colors of exquisite beauty, and marked by a deep velvety-red eye and a delicious clover-like odor, Double and single, mixed, including the new Rubra, Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c.
PINKS, SPECIAL MIXED
The above kinds, mixed (excepting Scotch Pink). Pkt., 200 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7c.
COLLECTION OF PINKS
One-half packet of each of my nine kinds, a splendid assortment, 25¢
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PINKS
CHINESE PINK (Dianthus Sinensis)
Price per pkt., 200 seed Q r as : 2 pkts. 8e. 5 ak
Diadem. The largest double pink. Flowers vary in color from lilae to crimson and maroon, with edges fringed and almost white, y
Double Mixed. A magnificent strain With large double fringed and beautiful colored flowers, from the purest white to rich, velvety reds.
Fireball. A splendid new variety, a dark blood red, yery double, rich and velvety.
Japanese: “Oriental Beauties.’ Extra large flowers, many exquisitely fringed and fiuted. Colors range from pure white, through shades of pink and red, to darkest velyety crimson and blacks.
_Pink Beauty. A new and beau- tiful double variety, of a delicate pink color, very fine. (Only 109 seeds in a pkt.)
Princess Pinks. A noyelstrain of single pinks, with fringed flowers, mottled, flaked, spotted and striped
in great diversity of color. Very desirable. Snowdrift. Large double white,
With fringed petals. AUTIIIIVVNUIIONUN) 0001 C000 FOR WINTER BLOOMING.
Aninexpensive window garden may be had from seeds of such annuals as the following, and as results come so much sooner than from seeds of the regular greenhouse plants it will be found very satisfactory:
Alyssum, Balsam, Calendula, Candy- tuft, Larkspur, Lupine, Mignonette, Nasturtium, Nicotiana, Phlox, Portu- laca, Snapdragon, Stocks, Winter- flowering Sweet Pea, Verbena, Wall-
flower. IUNULUVIAUNQUDUNNICUNVEUNLITF PENTSTEMON GRANDIFLORA
New large-flowered hybrids,, in color yarying from White, pink, rose and crimson to mauye and pur- ple. In style of bloom they are very similar to the Foxglove, but they come later, thus prolonging the flowering season of this popular flower. If started early they bloom the first season. Hardy perennial, 2ft. Pkt., 200 seeds, 6c.
SCARLET RUNNER
The bean known as Scarlet Runner is highly orna- mental as well as useful, and both in foliage and flower is as pretty a climber as many of its more aristocratie neighbors. Pkt., 15 seeds, 6c; 0z., 9c.
SENSITIVE PLANT
Cultivated for its curious habit of closing its leaves at the slightest tonch. Children always en- joy it, Tenderannual. Pkt., 40 seeds, 5c.
No climbing plant surpasses the Smilax, not only for the graceful beauty of the vine, but for its yalue in decoration, Pkt., 65 seeds, 6c; 1-4 0z,, lbc.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
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DOUBLE POPPIES
Pkt., 500 seeds, 5¢; 2 pkts., 8c; 44 oz., 10c.
Japanese Poppy. Large, loosely double white flowers with deep border of brilliant scarlet, either solid or striped, and with petals fantastically cut and fringed. (See upper flower in illustration.) Three lovely sorts,— American Flag, Fairy Blush, and Mikado,—mixed.
Doubiec Scarlet. Brilliant red.
White Swan. Pure white, fringed edges.
Double Mixed. Splendid mixture, containing the ahoye three; also strains of Pxony-flowered (see flower on the right), Carnation-flowered (see left flower), and almost eyery variety of double poppy grown.
SINGLE POPPIES, SPECIAL MIXED
In the craze for double flowers, the equally, and often more beautiful, single varieties are neglected. Most of the new offerings of late, however, have been single, and T hope you will take advantage of this splendid mixture, which includes eleven of the newest and best sorts, such as ADMIRAL, petals pure white, with broad band of brilliant scarlet; DAINTY LADY, rosy mauve, with dark blotches; DANEBROG, scarlet with white cross; TULIP, brilliant scarlet; CHARLES DARWIN, rich dark purple with black velvety spots; UMBROSUM. vermilion with black spots; and MATD OF THE MIST, white. Somehave fringed or fluted petals, and all are more or less cup- shaped, Pkt., 400 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8¢; 44 0z., 15c.
POPPIES, SPECIAL MIXED
Pkt., 400
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All my single and double varieties mixed. seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., 7c; 44 0z., 10
Bulb Pages 46-50
Iris, Peony and other perennials. Spring or fall delivery.
Jackson, Mich,, Mar. ’18—“‘Shirley Poppies from your
. oh ? seed were a most gorgeous sight.
—Mrs. L. ©. Bloomfield.
POPPIES
SHIRLEY POPPY
“Acme” Mixture
In an effort to offer the very best in this most popular poppy, I have tried the strains of several noted growers, and have prepared for this mixture a strain that cannot be excelled. Besides several choice mixed strains it contains seed from an English grower in fourteen named ya- rieties, making this a mixture “par ex- cellence.”’ Nothing makes a more bean- tiful display, either in the garden or for decorating, than the Shirley Poppy. They range from pure white and delicate pinks to rich, gaudy hues,—all of so sheeny a lustre as to be called Silk, or Ghost Poppy. One of the prettiest table decorations I have seen was a dainty basket of Shirleys. If picked before the sunshine strikes them, and base of stems dipped in boiling water, they last two or three days. No better assortment than mine, Pkt., 400 seeds, 60; 44 oz., 15c.
COLLECTION OF SHIRLEY POPPIES
One-half packet each of the 14 named Shirley sorts referred to above. If you want a gorgeous color scheme and wish everything grown in Shirleys. try this col- lection, Fourteen half packets, 30c.
PERENNIAL POPPIES
iceland Poppy. The shades range from pure white to, deep orange scarlet, with petals beautifully crinkled like crushed satin, They come early and stay a long time. One of my cus- tomers used these for a table decoration in the early spring, with such effect that about every lady at.the luncheon came to me afterward for seed. Pkt,, 400 seeds, 5c; 1-16 0z., 10c.
New iceland Hybrids. A charming dwarf strain, all under a foot high, producing elegant tufts of foliage, covered for montlis With flowers in many shades, including new combinations of color not before Known in this group. Pkt., 300 seeds, 6c.
Oriental Poppy, A gorgeous flower for the perennial bed. It grows three to four feet high and bears immense scarlet blossoms, six to nine inches in diameter. Different shades of scarlet and orange, mixed, Pkt., 400 seeds, 5c; 1-16 02., 10c.
Oriental Poppy, “Excelsior.” A new and improved strain from an English grower, including all the new shades from the most del- icate salmon pink to deep crimson, A grand mixture, Pkt , 300 seeds, 6c.
COLLECTION OF POPPIES
One full pkt., of each of my mixed sorts, Double, Single, Shirley, Iceland and Oriental, tive pkts., for 15c,
Wauwatosa, Wis, ‘‘The Poppies raised from your se ds were the most beautiful I’ ve ever had, and were much admired,’’—Mrs, F, W. Houghton.
Dallas, Pa.---‘‘I lave the most beautiful Primroses 1 —41— MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
ever saw now in bloom from your sced,’'---[na L, Finch,
GIANT SPIDERPLANT
(Cleome Pungens)
Sometimes listed as HWlectrie Light Plant. <A tall, bushy an- nual, each branch crowned with a huge, showy cluster of white, or lilac, flowers, which throw out jong stamens cur- jously like spiders’ legs. This is a great improvement on the older sorts, and you should not THiL tOevLry.” it. Use it in clumps, in beds with tall deco- rative plants, or as a screcn. Bees like it and hover about it all day. Blooms from July until frosts. a, to» -5> “Leek, Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c.
SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUM
‘““Fra Diavolo’’
Or ‘Jerusalem Cherry.’ LM N= S : A charming new variety of if NS ha iy this old fayorite. The plant : ; ip a is more dwarf and compact Z Mj and will be literally covered Lay with showy bright scarlet ber- ries, which hang on for a long time. Highly decorative and easily grown from seed. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
(Chinese Primrose) Primulas are easily raised from seed, See my ‘‘Culture of Flowers’? for directions. They bloom year after year, but new S& plants always bloom more freely and it is wellto sow seed each year.
Fimbriata, Mixed. Splendid mix. ture of new fringed varieties, including my three named sorts. Pkt., 45 seeds, 7e; half pkt., 25 seeds, 5c.
Fimbriata, Pink, Chiswick Red and White. Wach, separate, per pkt., 7 40 seeds, Te,
Forbesi, “Baby Primrose.” A ‘cute’? little plant, flowering in three months from seed and continuing to bloom for months. The flowers are small, of pleasing rose color, and are borne in clus- ters on long, erect stems. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5e,
Obconica. A distinct species, almost ever-blooming. The blossoms are white, or lilac- tinted, and are produced on Jong stems in large,
Y ) a showy clusters of from ten to fifteen flowers in Y. \ \ Z a buneh. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5e,
Hardy Primrose (Polyanthus). Low-grow- ing perennials (hardy except in extreme North).
PYRETHRUM ROSEUM including the yellow English Primrose, so often
One of the best hardy perennials with lacy commemorated in song and story. and other foliage and daisy, or Cosmos-like, flowers in hardy sorts in mixed eolors. Pkt., 5c, white and various shades of pink and rose. Sowing Perennial Seed if is ardyv ; band ‘y" § pag hi nte ve is ‘ aw 7 — ‘s . — t is hardy anywhere and easily raised from 1. Sow in spring, from April 15 to June 15,
seed, The blossoms come in time for Deco- Yation or Children’s Days and are splendid for all eut-flower work. 2 feet. For Pyreth- Tum plants see p. 50. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5c.
according to Jatitude—not till settled warm weather,
2. From July 15 to September 15, which gives the young seedlings enough growth to stand the
Please Note inter Bulb Pages, 45-50 3. Late, shortly before freezing weather, let- Iris, Peony and other perennials. Spring ting seeds lie in ground to come up early in
or fall delivery. spring.
—42— Edgeley, N. D., Mar., '12.—''My Verbenas, Snan- MISS EMMA V. WHITE 42 dragons, Asters, from you, and in fact every !
thing, were most beautiful,’’—Mrs. Lester Treganza.
SALVIA SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage)
Salvia “Bonfire.” Also listed as “Clara Bedman.” The plants form asymmetrical, oval bush about two and one-half feet high, with large spikes of brilliant scarlet lowers, not infrequently 200 to a plant. By far the best variety for bedding. 2 feet. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c; 1-16 02. (about 750 seeds), 25c.
Salvia, Silver Spot. Scarlet blossoms and leaves sprinkled With light Sulphur spots (see Gut). Pkt., 50 seeds, 6c.
Salvia, Zurich. New. The earliest-flowering and most dwart of all, Splendid for Minnesota and other northern sections. Begins to bloom when only 8 inches high. 1 foot. Pkt., 50 seeds, 10c. - f
Salvia, Special Mixed. The above three yarieties mixed, Pkt., 50 seeds, 6c; 1-16 02., 25c.
STOKESIA CYANEA (Cornflower Aster)
The scarcity of blue cut flowers makes this a valuable addition to the perennial border. It bears freely large laven- der-blue, Centaurea-like flowers from July until frost. One of the most desirable hardy perennials. 18 to 24 imches. Pkt,, 25 seeds, 5¢. (For plants, see p. 50),
SWEET ROCKET (Hesperis Matronalis)
A hardy perennial bearing handsome clusters of white, lilac or purple, sweet-scented flowers, The name Hesperis . Means “eyening”’ and was giyen because the blossoms are especially fragrant at night. One of the first to bloom in the spring. Pkt., 125 seeds, 3c.
Canandaigua, N. Y., Jan., '13,—‘‘T took first premium for best collection of cut flowers at our fair. Asters, Snapdragons, Stocks, Cosmos and Nasturtiums were from you.’’—Miss Inez L, Lee.
THE NEW CARDINAL CLIMBER
Cross between Cypress Vine and Star Glory.
Covered with beautiful cardinal red flowers, in clusters of tive to seven blooms.
Handsomest Climber intro- duced in years; strong ‘and rapid grower, attaining’ a height of 8) feet or more,
Thousands were charmed with the grand display of this new vine at the Minneapolis meeting of the Na- tional Florists’ Ass’n held here last August, and I am pleased to be able to offer it to my patrons, Pkt., 10
Salvia, Silver Spot. OTHER SALVIAS
Salvia, Farinacea.
(The Silver Sage) The foliage is Silvery gray, and it bears hundreds of long spikes of a silvery lavender-blue, throughout the season. Very showy and attractive. 38 feet, Pkt., 100 seeds, 5e.
Salvia, Maroon Prince.
A new dwarf-growing Salvia, fine for pots or bedding. Flowers the f fame as the scarlet in form and size. hut of a deep purple-violet or maroon 7 Shade. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
Salvia Argentea. A hardy per- ennial grown for its tufts of large, ornamental silvery-white foliage from which it sends up tall spikes of white
seeds, 12c; 2 pkts.,20c. ae flowers. pkt , 10U seeds, Se, Salpiglossis SALPIGLOSSIS SUNFLOWER A splendid large-flowering mixture of this popu- Ch + : P cghome esa jinapc Peering rhe rysanthemum-Fliowered. Magnificent lar flower, which [ make myself from named flowers 4 to 6 inches in diameter, very double. with varieties, and I know that you cannot get anything long, fringy petals. 5 to 6 feet,’ Pkt.. 40 seeds, Bc any better or that will give greater variety. You Double Mixed. \ choice misture, contain-
will find yellow, orange, Crimson, bronze, lilac,
’ ing > Me tlobosus Fis S + Chrvean- blue, purple and almost black shades, the petals in Fe Mammoth Globosus Pistulosus, the Chrysan
each being beautifully marbled and penciled, rigs eos Bee and several other sorts. Mixed. se tHe to 2 feet. Pkt., 400 seeds, be; 1-16 2 Silver -leaved, Ornamental silvery foliage, eonpiplossis Collection, Antwported co Area ne or oe eae ea me, Mant assuied exhibition purposes, Price, 15c. a : ocean neemninte hot unlike candles. 4 feet. Pkt.,
SCABIOSA JAPONICA Single Mixed. New types of the Stella, or
A hardy perennial variety from Japan, frowing in “Cut and Come Again” Sunflower. The plants are bushy form, bearing on long wiry stems artistic branching and bushy and the flowers are like creat lavender-blue flowers which bloom continuonsly all yellow daisies, Also the Golden Nigger, long yellow summer, A fine cut flower. 2 1:2 feet. Pkt., 50 petals with black center, and Silyer-leayed. All
seeds, 5c. ‘ine for cutting. 3 to 5 feet. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5c.
“T have used your seed for several years and find none —43— hetier year.’
My Snapdragons and Asters 'o-Mrs,
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VINCA
A tender perennial, blooming the first summer, used for the window or for bedding out. Blos- soms are white or white with crimson center, or all crimson, Very profuse bioomer, continuing from early summer until frost. 20 inches. Pkt., 150 seeds, 5e.
WALLFLOWER, Mixed
An old-fashioned, sweet-scented flower, always found in Bnglish or German gardens, If winters are not severe it lives over, blos- soming profusely in the early Spring, or plants may be potted in August for winter flowering. He Extra large flowers, brilliant red
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and brown shades, single and dou- ble. 144 feet. Pkt., 50 seeds, 5e.
GIANT SNAPDRAGON
One of the finest bedding plants, being constantly in bloom throughout the summer. 1 to 11%. feet.
Brilliant Scarlet. White throat. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c,
New Pink Shades. Rich rose, coral and salmon pink shades, yery choice varieties. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c,
Queen of the North. White bedding yariety with small pale yellow spot. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c,
Vesuvius. New and striking. Deep yivid orange or flame eolor. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5c,
Giant Mixed. A splendid mixture of these old-fashioned fa- vorites, with extra large flowers in many brilliant shades, includ- ing POS named above. 11% feet. Pkt., 300 seeds, 4c; 2 pkts., Wes We oz., 15e,
Snapdragon Collection. An imported collection of 10 choicest sorts. Half pkts., 15c.
‘Or Black-eyed Susan. Rapid-growing annual, trailing plants, used extensively in hanging baskets, vases, ete. Flowers in buff, orange, white, with dark eyes. Mixed. Pkt., 25 seeds, 4c.
Sweet William, Black Bean ty. Rich dark crimson, Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c, :
Sweet William, Pink Beati- ty. New pleasing shades, ranging from delicate pink to deeper mottled shades, Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c,
Sweet William, Mixed. Beautiful, large-flowering
varieties, solid, margined and suricu- la-eyed, varying from white, layender, pink, crimson to deepest velvety red. 1% feet. kt., 200 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts., 8c. ‘
Sweet William, Special
Mixed. The above and other choice varieties mixed. A splendid assort- ment. 1% feet. Pkt., 150 seeds,
4c; 2 pkts., Ve.
New Annual Sweet William. This is a cross between the Chinese Pinks and Sweet William, having the free and continuous blooming quali- fies of the former and hardiness ol the latter. It hlooms the first season, and in color is deep, intense, velvety scarlet. 1 foot. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c.
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MISS EMMA V. WHITE —44— Sharon, Wis.,—‘'Your seeds are most excellent. Our
Verbena bed was a joy to behold.’'—Linda Final.
“Your Beauty of Nice Stock were extraordi- narily beauti ful.*’—Inez Lee, Canandaigua, : New York ¢
Vn HE MAMMOTH VERBENA
Pkt., 125 seeds, 5c; 2 pkts,, 8c: 1-8 0z., 20c.
Auricula-Flowered. Large flowers, with distinct white eyes in the center of each floret,
Pink. Fine pink shades,
Italian Striped. Various colors striped on white ground,
Purple. [ich purple.
Scarlet Defiance, Beautiful scarlet.
White. Pure white.
Fordhook Mammoth Mixed. A splen- did mixture, with exceptionally large flower trusses, including all my named varieties, also strains of other prominent growers, so that I can warrant it to be as fine as the highest-priced mix- tures of other seedsmen,
TEN WEEKS STOCKS
Dwarf German Stock. Specially early larze-tlowering strain. Pkt., 75 seeds, 5c,
Giant Perfection Stock. Greatly im- proved varieties of the most brilliant shades, Mixed pkt., 75 seeds, 5c,
Snowflake Stock. Large-flowering, snowy white flowers. Also listed as *‘Princess Alice.’ Pkt., 75 seeds, 6c.
Dresden Perpetual, or Princess Alice Mixed. An especially early, perpetual-floweringe strain, remaining in bloom long after most other flowers have faded. Pkt., 60 seeds, 5c.
Stocks Special Mixed. A mixture in- cluding the above four sorts, 50 seeds, 4c.
Novelty Stocks. There are many beautiful TRITOMA, Red Hot Poker Plant.
new varieties of Stocks, too many to list them all, The FLAME FLOWER. Fine for bedding or for so I give my customers a chance to try them ina the conservatory, A plant with. euEesHus. scarlet mixture, This includes Beauty of Nice (pink), spikes, rivaling the canna in brilliancy and the ladi Blue Bells, Dazzler (glowing crimson), Oriole olus as a cut flower They bloom ‘from June till ia Gee ee (white), Queen Alexan- November, and are hardy, with protection, in most
a (rosy lilac), Splendora (violet blue). Pkt., sections, New mixed hybrids. Pkt,, 40 seeds, 8c.
50 seeds, 8c. Any variety separate, 10c. For Tritoma plants see p, 56.
Albany, Ga.—‘'My Zinnias from you were lovely."’
ZINNIA
LARGE - FLOWERING ZINNIAS
Ziunias in this section belong to the dwarf class, having reference to size of plants, not to blossoms, as all are large- flowering ; more used for bedding than any other Class. All Zinnias are of rank growth, however, and one cannot get largest flowers from crowded plants. 144 to feet.
Price of each, pkt., 65 seeds, 6c; 2 pkts., 8c. ‘
Jacqueminot. geranium-red.
Pink, including fiesh-pink.
Snowball. <A very double white.
Yellow. Loyely canary and other yellow shades.
Improved Dwarf Mixed.The above and other named varieties mixed, all giant i G
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A dark velvety,
salmon-rose and
Uf flowering. A splendid mixture. Y)
Zinnia, Curled and Crested. Petals are curled and twisted, making graceful flowers in all the Zinnia shades.
Little Red Riding Hood. An extra dwarf scarlet, especially recom- mended for beddings or edgings, A mass of these with an edge of Little Gem Alys- sum makes a showy and inexpensive bed, About 1 foot.
NEW MAMMOTH ZINNIAS
The Largest and Best
In order to offer the largest and most perfect blos- soms possible, I have secured for this mixture the most expensive strains of four European growers, the best I could get from any source. With proper conditions the flowers are of gigantic size and per- fect form, in the most brilliant and best Zinnia colors, but you will not get best results with crowded plants. Have them at least 18 to 24 inches apart, 2144 to 3 feet, Pkt., 40 seeds, fe.
Sheboygan, Wis. ,---I cannot resist writing to tell you the flowers f om your seed were prettier than any I ever bought from Eastern houses, Your charming little Red Riding Hood Zinnia is the delight of the chidlren.
---Mrs. Katherine Buchanan VIOLET
The true English hardy
to greet one in the spring. U.S. Dept. of Price of each per pkt., 40
seeds, 6C.
it will give a soft Close soc Allow 1 qt. for
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Large Flowering Zinnia MEXICAN ZINNIA
(Haageana Hybrida)
Flowers the size of a large Daisy, single, semi- cowl aug double,in orange and bronzy yellow shades, As an edging plant highly effective, 1 ft, Pkt., 65 seeds, 5c. ae
ZINNIAS, Special Mixed
A splendid mixture, including all the above sorts and the choice Zebra and other strains. Pkt., 65
seeds 4c; 2 pkts., 7c, COLLECTION OF LARGE FLOWERING ZINNIAS
Hight colors separate, also the mammoth strain, nine half packets, 28c.
LAWN GRASS SEED
Sweet Violet, the first flower My lawn nates mixture is the one es
) Agriculture ay tions are followed, rich emerald green,
pecially recommended by the ud is the very best that Gan be made. If direc- 1 of uniform texture and 300 sq. ft.; 3 lbs. for 1,200 sq. ft. =
5 bu. per acre The Czar. Blue. cre, White Queen. White. Directions: Mixed. Blue and white and deeply plowed
mixed.
Richmond, Va., April. 1913,--- Wallflowers from your seed haye heen a mass of bloom since Sep- tember. Everyone asks where I got the seed.---Mrs. E. L. Bawsel,
A New Rose Climbing American
Beauty Price 15c, postpaid See Page 51
To secure the best lawn, the soil should be weil drained eply plowed, and fertilized with well-rotted manure or some rood commercial fertilizer. Harrow or rake it as tine as possible and roll before the seed is sown, Sow as early in the springas possible, or in September for fall sowing, raking it in lightly to partly cover. For further instrue- tions see my Culture of Flowers, p. 29 (free if asked for with an order of 256 or over),
Lawn Grass, Best Grade. | pt., 15c, postpaid; 1 qt., 25c, post- paid; 2 qts., 45¢ postpaid; 3 lbs., $1.15, postpaid; 1 bu., (20 Ibs.), $4.50, by express at buyer’s expense. If ordered by freight, add 25c for cartage.
Shady Place Lawn Grass. A mixture especially adapted for sow- ing under trees and other shady places. 1 pt., 15¢:1 qt., 30¢; postpaid; 2 qts., 50¢, postpaid; 3 Tbs. $1.25, postpaid.
White Clover, Sterling Grade. all postpaid.
To Renovate a Poor Lawn Sod. mellow to a depth of three inches, of the mellow dirt.
1 oz., 7¢; 44 Ib., 16c; 1 Ib., 60c;
Cut lines six inches apart, and Sow seed and coyer lightly with some
Burke, N. Y., Jan., '13,---"'Your Gladioli were grand.
=e MISS EM MA V. WHITE One bulb had five spikes and several had four each."’
SELECT LIST OF BULBS AND P
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BULB AND PERENNIAL DEPARTMENT, Having made arrangements with one of the largest Peony and Iris nur- series in the United States to furnish the bulbs and. plants listed on pp. 46-50, inclusive, I am prepared to give you splendid expert service, better than if I grew the stock myself. They grow over 200 varieties of peonies, and nearly aS many sorts of Iris, and if you should desire others not in my list I will make quotations. All sent
postpaid ATE DEPARTMENT. ‘This includes pp. 46-50 only, and is entirely separate from seed and plant depart- tents. Make out order in a separate list to avoid mis- takes. Also do not order less than 15¢ from this list, as the things are sent separate from seeds and other plants, and cost ef postage and packing’ is more than they come to on 5 and 10-cent orders.
TIME LIMIT. Peonies cannot be sent later than about May 1: Iris, May 15; Phlox, May 10; Miscellaneous Pe- rennials, May 15; Dahlias and Gladioli, June 1. Late orders for these should be in my hands at least five days before the dates giyen. I am also prepared to make fall delivery of Peonies, Phlox, Ivis and the Miscellaneous Peren- nials mentioned on p. 50.
DELIVERIES. Orders received before April Ist will be placed on file to be sent as soon thereafter as possible. Orders received after April Ist will be attended to in rota- tion as promptly as possible. Fall deliveries may be made from September till frost, but it is well to set out Iris in the early fall. Orders received too late for spring deliy- ery will be held until fall, unless otherwise requested.
GUARANTY, Only A No. 1 stock, well packed, will be sent, and I guarantee it to reach you in prime condition. If everything is not right please ‘notify me within one week of receipt of goods.
NEW RARE GLADIOLI
AMERICA. Beautiful soft flesh-pink, orchid-like in ¢ol- oring and texture, 6c each; 3 for 15¢c; 12 for 60c.
AUGUSTA. Pure white with blue anthers; one of the best. 5e each; 3 for 18c; 12 for 80c.
BLUE JAY (or Baron Hulot). Very fine, the only real blue yet introduced. 10c each; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00,
BRENCHLEYENSIS, Best and most effective vyermilion scarlet. 4c¢ each; 38 for 10c: 12 for 30c,
CANARY BIRD. Finest yellow: grouped denon with Blue Jay makes a fine combination. 10c an eep
ae ee " . 9 each; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00, for mixtures,
EUGENE SCRIBE. Tender rose color, blazed often far with carmine, 8c each; 3 for 20c; 12 for 75c. varieties GLORY, Salmon pink, blooms closely [ crowded, with wavy and fringed petals. A distinct type. 12c¢ each; 3 for 80c; 12 for
JANE DIEULAFOY., Very large creamy- White flowers, stained maroon. 8¢ each: 3 for
MRS. FRANCES KING. A standard of ex- cellence among light reds, extra large. ‘Je
---Mrs, Jerry Russell.
ERENNIALS
blooming stock. $1.15. $1.00. 2nd size,
\ ture of Groffs 20c; 12 for Tb5c. largest flowering
Kunderd’s “Glory”?
GLADIOLUS MIXTURES
It is much more work to grow named kinds separate and true to name heuce the dealer must get a higher price than which are just as good and
than many of the named
GLADIOLI MIXED NO, 1, A superb gar- den mixture of Groffs and Childsii Hybrids, all ak nen 12 for 80c; 45 for 2 for c; 60 for $1.00, GLADIOLI MIXED, NO. 2. A grand mix- and Childsii Hybrids in the
types, with a wonderful
range in coloring ; splendid for cut flowers, 12 for 50c; 25 for $1.00,
each; 38 for 18¢e; 12 for 75c, pet ONG Pink, marked with deep erim- Son slic lin stripe of pale yellow. 8c each: 5 for 20c; 12 for 75c, sh WM, MASON. Intense dark red. 5e each: 3 for 18c; 12 for 30c. ; The eleyen Rare Gladioli, one of each for 70c,
CANNA
for ROUND BEDS we recommend 19 plants for a 6 foot bed set 18 inches apart; 1 extra tall for the center, surrounded with 6 of san- other kind not quite as tall. with an outside row of 12 of another kind still shorter. Our
GLADIOLI IN SEPARATE SHADES SCARLET AND CRIMSON. 12 for 45c; 35
for $1.00.
SLOG Oe AND ORANGE, 12 for 65c; 20 for PINK AND ROSE. 12 for 40c; 35 for $1.00,
, STRIPED AND VARIEGATED. 12 for 40c:
85 for $1.00.
BEDS
Selection, choice sorts that will please for onl
$1.50 for the 19 roots. et
( LONG BEDS. For a 12 foot bed made up of
9 tall ones of one king for back row, and 9
Shorter ones of contrasting colors for front
row, our selection for $1,35,
Bellingham, Wash., Mar, '13.---''Have had your flower seeds for five years and don't want to do without them.’’ Mrs. Jessie Hawley.
BEST STANDARD CANNAS Please note that I can furnish nothing but the canna roots—no started plants, and get your order in accordingly.
Price, postpaid, 10c¢ each; 3 for 25c; 12 for $1.00, USTRIA. 6 feet. Very large flowers, deep
yellow, spotted in throat. Green foliage. BLACK BEAUTY. 7 feet. Best tall red- leaved sort. Very decorative; flowers red. URBANK. 5 feet. Large canary yellow with small erimson spots. Green foliage. CHAS. HENDERSON. 314 to 4 feet. Green foliage, large crimson flowers. Best red yodder. FLORENCE VAUGHAN. 5 feet. Rich yel- low, thickly dotted with golden red. Green foliage. fect.
J, D. EISLE. 3% Vermilion searlet,
overlaid with orange; green foliage. <A fine bedder. KING OF BRONZES. 7 to 8 feet. Broad
rounded bronze leaves, splendid for foliage ef-
fect. Orange flowers.
MAJESTIC, 7 to 8 feet. Foliage bluish green, lined and ribbed with bronze. Large elusters of brilliant red flowers.
SHENANDOAH. 4 feet. Bronze foliage,
pink flowers. Splendid bedder.
THREE EXTRA FINE CANNAS Price, postpaid, 15e each; 8 for 40¢c; 12 for 50
KING HUMBERT. 4 feet. The leaves are very broad, of a rich reddish bronze, while the large orange-scarlet flowers come in great abundance. No better bedder where low cannas are wanted.
LOUISIANA. 6 feet. Glossy green foliage and very large viyid searlet flowers, often 5 to 6 inches across.
WYOMING. 6 feet. Dark foliage with a purplish-bronze cast; large orange flowers, 6
inches or more in diameter.
IRIS
THE POOR MAN’S ORCHID
“The Iris is the rainbow personified, a god- dess who visits us in garments of indescribable splendor, whose harmonious interweaving of colors is beyond the brush of man.’’ They are an old fayorite, but in the great number of new and beautiful colorings one hardly recog- nizes the old ‘‘Fiags’’ of former days. Being exceedingly hardy, requiring such little care, withal so beautiful, they should find a place in every garden. RMANICA
IRIS GERM
(Tall Bearded iris)
The German Iris are the hardiest and most easily cultivated. They will grow almost any- where and in any good garden soil, but will do best in a well-drained rich loam and in full sun, though they succeed in partial shade. It is best to plant either early in the fall, or early in the spring. Plant the crown or bud two inches below the surface. Orders should be in by May 10.
In the following descriptions the upright, or standard petals, are indicated hy ‘‘S’’; the falls, or drooping petals, by ‘‘F.”’
GERMAN IRIS, CLASS A. 12c each; 3 for 80c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 90c.
CHALCEDONIA (also listed as Johan de Witt.) S. light mauve; F. purple heayily
veined. Medium height,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
FLORENTINA ALBA (Syn, Silver King), Porcelain, changing to pure white. Medium.
d MADAM CHEREAU. A tall queenly flower. Bs and F. white, daintly edged with porcelain ylue.
. MARGOTIN. S&S. light yellow. F, interlaced with magenta. Medium.
PURPLE QUEEN (also listed as Florentina Blue, German Blue, Blue Beard). Very ro- bust, large purple flowers, very showy and im- posing.
SANS SOUCI. §. cancry, base reticulated dove color. F. yellow, charmingly yeined and interlaced with brown fading to light maroon. Very hardy and a prolific bloomer.
.GERMAN IRIS, CLASS B.
15¢ each; 3 for 35¢; 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.25, CELESTE. One of the purest and sweetest of flowers. §. pale blue of ultra marine cast. i, light violet, edged lighter, golden beard. CHERION. S. smoky lavender, inner petals lavender aud straw. fF. lilac heavily veined. DARIUS. S. pure clear yellow. FP. light violet edged with straw, charmingly veined.
GRACCHUS. S. pure lemon. F. violet, com- pletely interwoven with delicate tracery. Medium.
QUEEN OF MAY. Soft rose lilac, almost pink, a color rare among Irises. Medium. SAMBUCIANA BEETHOVEN, 54S. lilac, in- ner petals light yellow. fF. rosy purple with orange crest. Very striking. Medium to tall. GERMAN IRIS, CLASS C—(Extra Choice)
FAIRY. A sweet dainty flower, very frag- rant. SS. pure silky white, inner petals white and layender. FF. white charmingly veined.
yellow
Tall. 20c; 3 for 5c, EUGENE SUE. S. white, inner petals white. HW. violet edged white, charmingly
veined. Very choice. 3 for 60c. LADY JANE. S.
Height 15 inches. 25c;
light layender, yeined at the base. I’. fawn color traced with heliotrope. Medium. <A choice flower. 20c; 3 for 50c.
LEONIDAS. Of radiant beauty. S. purple. F. a glistening dark purple. Very handsome. Tall. 20c; 3 for 50c,
PALLIDA DALMATICA. The noblest of all the Iris family; height 8 feet, foliage broad and ornamental. Large pale blue flowers, very fragrant. $85c; 3 for 90c.,
All five in, Class C for $1.00,
GERMAN IRIS, CLASS D. GERMAN IRIS, mixed, unnamed (my choice) Ze each: 3 for 20c; 6 for 35c; 12 for 50e. GERMAN IRIS, mixed, named (my choice) 8c each; 3 for 22c; 6 for 40c; 12 for 60c.
SIBERIAN IRIS
The Siberian type is hardy as an oak and very beautiful. In bloom from June to August. Fine for cutting. :
ORIENTALIS. ‘Tall. Ss. bluish violet. 15c,
SIBERICA (Siberian Blue). ers of exquisite beauty. 1c.
SIBERICA ALBA (Siberian White). choice white flower. 20c.
SNOW QUEEN. S&S. white. IF. white, gold- en yellow at the base. A rare and beautiful flower, borne on long strong stems, 25c.
All four Siberian Irises for 65c,
JAPANESE [RIS Orchid-like blossoms of exceeding beauty, but not quite as hardy as the German Iris. Choice mixed, 15¢ each; 3 for 40c; 12 for $1.50,
violet. WY. rich Rich blue flow-
Very
Fairbury, Ill.,---*’Had such splendid flowers from your —4g— MINNEAPO Lis, MINN Dahlia bulbs, I am sending for more,"’ .--Mrs. E. C, Downs, DAHLIAS—Cont'd CACTUS DAHLIAS BRITTANIA. Soft salmon pink; extra fine,
SPECIAL BULB OFFER See inside back cover page.
STANDARD DAHLIAS
Price, 15c each; any 3 for 40c; 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid.
SHOW DAHLIAS
A. D. LAVONI. Beautiful soft pink, quilled petals. ARABELLA. One of the loveliest; soft prim-
rose, shaded and tipped rose,
BON TON. Deep rich garnet, compact and full,
ETHEL SCHMIDT. White ground, blotched, specked and streaked rosy crimson.
FRANK SMITH. Sometimes comes and popular.
MRS. DEXTER. Salmon; a grand yariety.
PURITAN. White, striped maroon. ‘
QUEEN VICTORIA. Rich golden yellow.
Dark maroon, clear red.
tipped white. Free blooming
RED HUSSAR. Brick red, globular flowers. ZULU. Very dark maroon, almost black.
DECORATIVE DAHLIAS
Berd Nearest approach to blue. Novel.
BLUSHING BEAUTY. Lavender pink with deeper markings, lighter center; a wonder-
ful bloomer, CATHERINE DUER. Rich glowing red; a grand flower on strong upright stems; never blows down. CLIFFORD W. BRUTON. A fine
] large fa- vorite yellow.
FLORA. Pure white, without trace of other colors; profuse bloomer on long stems; fine. MRS. CHAS. TURNER. A Clear yellow.
Large flowers and one of the most prolific, continuous flowering vyarietics. OBAN. Pink and fawn; very beautiful. SYLVIA. Soft pink, white center.
BURBANK. Rich dazzling red. EARL OF PEMBROKE, Bright plum color.
FLORADORA. Deep crimson; a _ beautiful flower on upright wiry stems; yery free blooming.
GENERAL BULLER. Velvety crimson. Tipped white.
HOBBIE’S YELLOW. Very bright, golden yellow.
J. H, JACKSON. Best dark dahlia out; al- most black.
KRIEMHILDE. Delicate flesh pink, fading
to white center. Beautiful Hower, extreme- ly popular as a eut flower.
NOVELTY DAHLIAS
Under this head I am offering the very best Dahlias, many of them new, and all searce. You can take the blue ribbon prizes anywhere with these Dahlias; none better,
Price, unless otherwise noted, 20¢ each; any three 20¢ sorts, 55¢; 6 for $1.00; 12 for $2,0u, The entire fifteen for $3.75, all postpaid. BIG CHIEF. A new peony-flowered, double
Century; brilliant cherry-red, margin ma-
roon,
COUNTESS OF LONSDALE (Cactus), Rich salmon pink. A great bloomer and not ex- celled as a garden flower or for cut-flowers.
CUBAN GIANT. Dark crimson of gigantic size and very showy.
DREER’'S WHITE (Show). A regular, closely
quilled, beautiful flower. Long stems. 50c each.
FOSTER BARNES (Show). A wonderful new dahlia. Stems long’ and strong, flower pure
waxy white with tint of delicate lavender
pink at tips of petals. Free bloomer—a great cut flower variety. Superb in eyery way. $1.00 each.
GRAND DUKE ALEXIS (Show). <A magnifi- cent bloom of largest size. Pure white, quilled and distinctly marked with lavender.
HENRY PATRICK (Decorative), Superb, large pure white.
JACK ROSE (Decorative). The exact color of Gen. Jack Rose; the finest dahlia of late introduction; fine bloomer and good shipper
MRS. J. GARDNER CASSATT. Deep rose pink. A new giant decorative dahlia of great merit. Plants always full of blooms. 50c each.
MRS. H, J. JONES (Cactus). Crimson, edged cream, With broad stripes of white down the center of each long, narrow, twisted petal.
MRS. WINTERS (Decorative). Many consider this the very best white variety.
QUEEN WILHELMINA (Peony-flowered), Im- mense white flowers with yellow center. Very free flowering, making a fine yariety for garden decoration. 25¢e each.
STORM KING (Show). Conceded by many the finest white. Warly, profuse and con- stant bloomer. Perfect flowers on _ stifi
stems.
SOUVENIR DE GUSTAVE DOAZON (Decora- tive), Rich searlet. Largest dahlia grown, 7 to 9 inches across. A bouquet in itself.
WINSOME (Cactus). Pure creamy white. Iveryone wants it.
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFER
Unnamed sorts, your choice of color, red, yellow or white, 18ce each; 2 for 12 for $1.25,
pink, 25c;
McKenzie. Tenn., Jan. ’13.—‘'You may be sure when —49— you don’t get iny order that T haven't a garden."’ -Mrs. Jim Granade.
The Peony of today challenges the rose to the title ‘‘Queen of Flowers,’’ and it is without doubt the most popular of all hardy plants. The plants here offered are from one of the largest Peony gardens in the country, grown by experts and selected with utmost care as to quality and genu- ineness of stock from their list of over 200 va- rieties. Peonies do best in a rich garden soil with a sunny exposure. In planting have the buds two or three inches below the surface, and do not let manure come in contact with the roots. Note time of blooming and select so as to give a long-flowering season. Spring orders should be in by May 1; fall orders can be filled to about Nov. 1. If wanted in large quantities, write for prices. All sent postpaid.
PEONIES, CLASS A
Price, postpaid, 80c cach; 8 for 75e; 12 for $2.50; the 10 for $2.25.
AGIDA. Brilliant deep red. oration Day.
ANDRE LAURES. Fragrant, magenta red, the last Hower to bloom. Seldom misses.
GRANDIFLORA ALBA. Warly standard sort. Opens straw color, changes to pure white, center sometimes marked with carmine. Almost as fine as Festiva Maxima, for whieh it is often sold.
GRANDIFLORA ROSEA. Fine fragrant rose pink: one of the surest bloomers. Midseason.
GRANDIFLORA RUBRA. Immense, late, deep erimsou. Also listed as M. Vaillant.
HUMEI ROSEA. An immense late, cinnamon- scented flower of varnished pink. An old favor- ite,
Ready for Deec-
L’ESPERANCE. A very large sweet pink, fragrant and a great favorite. OFFICINALIS RUBRA. Earliest blooming
red, always in flower before Decoration Day. QUEEN VICTORIA. Flesn, fading to pure white. A standard florist’s flower. Warly to midseason, REEVESII.
season.
Very choice silvery pink. Mid-
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
CLASS B.
Price, postpaid, 35¢ each; 8 for 90c; 12 for $3.50; the six for $1.75,
ALBA SUPERBA. Flesh white and creamy.
BARON JAS. ROTHSCHILD. One of the best, Rose guard petals, with compact bomb-
guards, center
shaped center of salmon. Midseason. CHARLES VERDIER. Large lilac car-
mine. Late.
COMPTE d’OSMONT.
FULGIDA. Brilliant season.
ROSE d’AMOUR. mens; free blooming.
; CLASS C.
Price, postpaid, 50c each; 3 for $1.30; 12 for $5.00; the six for $2.70.
FLORAL TREASURE. 1emisphere of perfect
Large early white. purple yiolet. Mid-
Deep rose, yellow sita-
Superb loveliness;
pink, a especially
desirable. Midseason. GENERAL CUSTER. Very robust, vari- able pink, loose-leaved, liberally sprinkled
with yellow stamens.
GLORI d@DOUAI. Purplish crimson, with Ruta dark reflex. Very showy and popu- ar, ;
LADY BRAMWELL. A ball of soft silvery
pink. One of the largest. Warly.
LOUIS VAN HOUTII. Vivid purplish cherry. Very striking.
MME. de VERNVILLE. Sulphur’ white
with broad guard petals, of exquisite beauty, and by experts considered one of the finest. CLASS D.
Price, postpaid, as indicated, the six for $4.25.
FESTIVA MAXIMA, the whites often seven large, loose flower, marked with carmine, popular peony grown. Price, 60c.
LA SUBLIME, J very striking flower of rich deep crimson, and a most reliable bloom- er. Midseason. Price, 75c.
MARIE LE MOINE. Large creamy white flower, with touches of pink and chamois tints. One of the prize exhibition winners. Price, $1,00.
MME. CROUSSE. Very choice white. Center sometimes edged with carmine; one of the latest blooming: whites. Price, $1.00.
MONS BARRALL. Large soft pink; late, a good flower. Price, 75c.
VILLA DE NANCY. Bright red; one of the most prolific and sure bloomers. Very desir- able. Midseason. Price, $1.00.
SPECIAL PEONY OFFERS
NAMED PEONIES IN MIXTURE, colors separate, many of them 50e and $1.00 sorts, all double. Pink, red or white, your choice of color (but not of variety) for 25¢ each; 3 for 65e; 12 for $2.50.
UNNAMED CHOICE DOUBLE SORTS, mixed. 20e each: 3 for 50c; 12 for $2.00.
CHOICE SINGLE PEONIES, mixed, 15c each: 12 for $1.50.
BARGAIN PEONY COLLECTION FOR $1.15
Two choice neonies each of pink, red and white, one early and one late in each color, giving the longest possible period of blovom —six in all for $1.15.
SPRING OR FALL DELIVERY
I can fill orders for Peonies, Iris, Phlox, or any Perennials listed on p. 50. either in the spring or fall. See p, 46 for directions.
Glorious queen of inches across. A snowy-white, center Perhaps the most
Asheville, N. C., Apr., '13.—'‘Seeds and plants ar- rived in splendid condition. It certainly is a pleasure to deal with you.’’ —Mrs. M. K. Weber.
MISCELLANEOUS HARDY PERENNIALS
Plants for either spring or fall delivery. For spring delivery get orders in, if possible, by May 1. No orders filled after about May 10. All sent prepaid either by mail or express
PERENNIAL PHLOX Price, 14c¢ each; 3 for 38c; 12 for $1.45,
MISS EMMA V. WHITE =D ioe
ATHIS. Very showy salmon pink. Barly. XANTIPPE. Mauve, light center. BRIDESMAID. White, large carmine eye. ZOUAVE. Very choice rea,
SEEDLING PHLOXES
For years we have been saving and sowing seeds of the finest kinds and have raised many
dark crimson. Cherry red, shad-
CHAMPS ELYSEE. Rich, CHARLOTTE SAISSON, ing to blush edge.
DUGUESCLIN. Rosy lilac. thousands of beautiful phloxes, most of which ECLAIREUR. Rosy magenta, with halo. surpass many of the imported named varieties, KOSSUTH. Rich deep purple. and where one is not particular as to name PANTHEON. Beautiful salmon rose, these will give perfect satisfaction. Secure a PEARL. Pure white, late yariety. quantity and plant in masses. Price, 7e each;
Barly white. 6 for 40c; 12 for 70c; 100 for $5.00.
OTHER CHOICE PERENNIALS Any 3 plants listed at 10c may be had for 25c; any three at 12c for 30c; any three at 15c for 40c,
PYRAMIDALIS,
For single or dozen prices see list. Variety. * Color. Period. Height. Each. Doz. AGCHTHGL RAS ihes Carl yay sels abies meee: White June-Aug. Dstt 15¢ $1.50 VOY GSO MRE ol MOMMA Se oda aoe Yellow May-June 10 in. 15¢ 1.50 PANGS Ase VODM OL wy ec. eeletrss one eludes Blue May-June Plea Xt 20¢ 2.00 CASES ELE Cyaiisns were hen meee baie 42 Rena had seas Lavender Aug-Sept. af Fe 12¢ 1.10 BOCCONIA (Plume: Poppy)................. Cream-white July-Aug. 6 fts 12¢ 1.10 CANTERBURY BELL (Campanula Medium). Mixed June-Aug. out 12¢ 1.10 CLEMATIS ERECTA (Shrubby Clematis)...White June-July 2 ft. 250 2 50 COU NEB ENE. (GA eos) eared. 3) tee ae eee Mixed June-July 2 ft 12¢ 1.10 COLUMBINE, Glirysantha. 0002. .ic. secu Yellow June-Aug. 2 ft. 126 1.10 COLUMBINE COERULEA, Rocky Mt. Col. Blue and White June-Aug- 2ft. ie 1.50 COREOPRSTS. lanceolatay ects lo ee Yellow May-Oct. 2) tt. lhe 1.50 DEWPFLUNDUM (larkspur)) s.ecis sees ee Blue June-Aug 3-4 ft. 15e 150 DICTANMINUSH (Gass lear) teeters te, peices ees Pink June-July 21, ft. One D0 DIELYTRA (Bleeding Heart).............. Pink and White May-June Woe ihe 1/50 DIGVPATIS: e(Doxeloyey se st: idu es wins are Mixed July-Aug. Att. “TEE Yee GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower)............ Orange-yellow June-Oct. 1% ft. ibe ain GIANT MAXIMUM DAISY................. White a rete ome ie yey GRASS PINK, Double or single............. Mixed May-June 1 ft. ine 50 COMDENECHOW. 2 yt tne Uae ee Yellow Teer ee inc. en GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath)............. White July-Aug. tte Ade ae HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM, Autumn Glow. Rose-crimson Oct. 5 2.3 ft. ibe 5a Golden Queen, gest. res naa ee Indian-red Oct 2 3 f Pe aon Fompong See SO Ser etaett es bee a eee Sido Blush Get. 5.3 a ve mee TCC ot a Ee ae Ne. kD ee White ae aes ac a) ear. Day ily, Mlava......... Lemon gees “3 ne ine Te ULV Bec hyets noes, oO canes Sm ice ene Orange July-Aus. DL at) aaron ww LAgUU Ese (KON ORE ne heat iad us oe IA PUR ys ele Ae! Orange Sorte ‘ ry tO ade pe ta Ose FORE in st ee a eae ie, 8 Yellow June-July oft. be 1.50 » Double, Pink, Rec Thite , 5 2 rs or Yellow, your choice......... S eS A SN et 3- ft. 15 1.50 IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS, Peren. Gandy. #6 ft Ie 1.10 LOW EU an ee ces gah, pre raed ats RWS ee ee ee White Apr.-May 10 i ma =n LILIUM ELEGANS ROBUSTUM..........2: Orange-red — June-Jul. Dee eee «1-80 EILY SOK) HES VALLEY Ye )e ue ne White Mawr auhie Sauna ene LINUM PERENNE (Perennial Flax)........ Sky-blue Taesant Pica Dees Hee AUN Ha Sy, Wee east eh, Cnt eed Blue May Tihe aoe SY LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA, Searlet or wae Sit, Ihe 1.50 Ro See CHOCO. ia toate ae Senn o Tune-Sept 2 ft 1% MARVELS (Hibiscus)............ Jrimson-eye Aus.-Sent eee | age a MALLOW MARVELS, Red or Pink, your pS RRONGYS AE Set #5 tt. 15e 1.50 CHOLGE Berrcertee mire ee Lem ne SPN Rae Aug.-Sent 5 ORIENTAL POPPY, One yoat’ (fail deliv. a SSL #5 ft. 35¢ 3.00 CEVGOTILV:) = SNe eine eee ore Ow nee Searlet , ee Prien es (fall delivery only)... area ee Oy, ee L5¢ 1.50 LATYCODON (Chinese Bell Flower)....... Blue or White May ; ; itl = UU PYRETHRUM, Roseum, mixed shades of... . Pink ee crepes ast 3 a 7a eee PYRETHRUM. Uliginosum (Fall Daisy)....White Sept.-Oct Fe ae LOC 1,50 SHASTAGD AIS Yaus. came bak hee me , White May-Oct. Seem 4coN STORESLA® ((Stokest eAstary oudlus. Ove Blue J ie Oc ; ek Ide 1.50 TIGRINUM, Single Tiger Lily............. Orange-red Tala ok We tt. ge 1.50 See ae Double Mire Waly. 2.0. Uheceien, Orange-red arti 46 fe nS aa ; ain’ s GiNGedlelY Sy ea cane eee "hite June peer) ay 110 -- White June-July 4-5 ft. 15e 1.50
Pottsville, Pa., Apr., '13.---"’Rose bushes received in —5y— MINNEAPOLIS MINN ; i
fine condition, also the Palms, for which I thank you yery much.’'---Edw. Pugh.
SELECT PLANT LIST
BY MAIL POSTPAID
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PLANT DELIVERIES. Orders received prior to March 1 will be placed on file to be filled as soon thereafter as practicable. Later orders will be filled in rotation as promptly as possible.
ALL SHRUBS, PERENNIALS AND CLIMBING PLANTS are of one year's growth, thrifty and well rooted. These are sent dormant, that is, before they sprout, and cannot be sent LATER THAN ABOUT APRIL 15th.
ROSES AND BEDDING OR HOUSE PLANTS are well established plants from 214-in. pots. Roses, Carnations, Chrysan- themums, Coleus and Decorative plants may be sent to ABOUT JUNE 1. No or- ders taken after this date.
I CANNOT SUPPLY any plant not in the following’ list.
COMBINATION PRICES not allowed on any combinations except as given.
MY PLANT DEPARTMENT is arranged for spring deliveries only.
I GUARANTEE ALL PLANTS to reach you in good condition. Any complaints must be made within a week thereafter.
MY ‘CULTURE OF FLOWERS” (free if asked for with an order of 25¢ or more) contains a yaluable article on Rose Culture.
CLIMBING ROSES CLIMBING RRIERICAN Pecurd
A Sensational Novelty
FOUR ROYAL RAMBLERROSES A splendid new rose. ‘The originator says of it:
“Of wonderful beauty and merit. A eross” be-
Price, 12c¢ each; any 3 for 32c; the 4, one tween American Beauty and an unnamed seedling. of each for 40c, All are perfectly hardy Color, rosy crimson, identical with its well known and unequalled for porch ornamentation. parent and with the same exquisite fragrance.
Hardy as an oak, of strong habit, making shoots of 10 to 15 feet in a season. Flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter and borne in great profusion. Blooms throughout the month of June, with occasional flowers during the entire season.’’ Price 15 cents.
AGLAIA (Yellow Rambler).—Not so hardy as the others, but it withstands, without protection, a continued temperature of zero, or a little below. Bright lemon yellow.
CRIMSON RAMBLER.—The original TWO NEW HARDY CLIMBING ROSES
Rambler Rose; perfeetly hardy everywhere.
PHILADELPHIA RAMBLER, — Pure Price, 15¢e each; two for 28c. deep crimson, brighter and more intense ROSE, FLOWER OF FAIRFIELD, or Everbloom- than Crimson Rambler. It blooms two ing Crimson Rambler. It commences to flower in weeks earlier an@ holds its color to the early summer and produces repeated crops of last, bloont until late fall. It is a sport from Crimson TRIER.—A new yellowish Rambler, per- Rambler, is of the same habit and color, though petual blooming. Flowers are larger than perhaps a shade more brilliant, and has greater in most Rambler Roses. The color is a resisting power to the sun. soft, creamy white, but the numerous yel- VEILCHENBLAU, or Violet-blue Rose. The low anthers give a decided yellow cast to most novel of all roses, the result of many years the flowers, Absolutely hardy. of effort by expert rose growers. It blooms in large clusters, like the Ramblers, is very hardy and not
troubled by mildew. Upon first opening the color
Two Good Old Climbing Roses is a sort of rose, but soon changes to a steel blue, like that of the early violets.
Price, 12¢ each; the 2 for 20c. BALTIMORE BELLE.—Pale blush, va- TWO SPLENDID HARDY TEA ROSES riegated erimson. Flowers very double. Maman Cochet, pink.
QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIES.—Clear, White Maman Cochet.
light red, sometimes with a white stripe; The two for 22c. postpaid.
very double and full, blooming in clusters.
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
CLIMBING ROSES---Cont’d.
THE TWO DOROTHYS
FOR 22 CENTS, POSTPAID.
DOROTHY PERKINS. The best pink hardy climbing rose, of rambler habit, with beauti- ful shell-pink flowers, borne in loose clusters of from 30 to 40 in a truss, sweetly scented.
rice, 2c. PW HITE DOROTHY PERKINS. A depend- able, hardy, climbing white rose, adapted to all sections, has at last been found in this pure white sport from the popular Pink Dor- othy Perkins, which it exactly resembles in all its desirable qualities, including vigorous habit of growth and profuse and long continued flowering. As it blooms at the same time, ‘it is a splendid companion to the pink variety. Price, 15c, the two for 22c,
EXCELSA (Red Dorothy Perkins)
A splendid new Dorothy rose, brilliant, in-
tense crimson-searlet in color, an improve- ment over Crimson Rambler in two particu-
lars—color and healthy, vigorous growth. The flowers are yery double and borne in great trusses of thirty or forty. Price, 1l65e.
THE THREE DOROTHYS FOR 35c Dorothy Perkins, White Dorothy Perkins & Excelsa eee eee
MISS G. MESSMAN The Climbing Baby Rambler
The latest rose novelty. <A climbing sport from Baby Rambler, a rare and queenly addi- {ion to the Rose family. A matured vine will reach a height of 10 feet, making a fine plant for pergolas, arches, walls and eyen hedges. The growth is strong, the branches tipped with immense panicles of carmine red flowers, almost as gigantic as a Hydrangea truss, and they haye the same perpetual habit, being in bloom from June till frost. Price, 15c
‘““ORIOLE”’
A Yellower Yellow Rambler
A new seedling from Aglaia, a decided yellow when the flower first opens, the yellow tint being held much longer than in any other rose of this class. It is very free flowering, the hlossoms being considerably larger than in the other Ramblers. Price 15e each.
ANGLO-SAXON COLLECTION
FOR 25 CENTS, POSTPAID.
GOLDFINCH. A new English Rambler Rose, of a decided yellow tinge. Like all ramblers in vigorous growth and profuse flowering. Also Sweet scented. Given award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Price, 15¢,
HIAWATHA, An American variety, a beau- tiful single rambler. Though Single, the flow-
ers are so abundant as to completely cover the plants and they have an artistie attrac- tion far surpassing the double sorts. Price, 12c.
TAUSENDSCHON, “Thousand Beauties,’’ from Germany. Surpasses all other roses in
this section in growth and beauty and quan- tity of bloom. Color lovely soft pink, chang- ing to rosy carmine; in bloom from June to the end of July. Price, 15c; 3 for 36c,
Richmond, Va., Apr.,.'13.---“'The Dorothy Perkins Rose I got for 12c last spring is up to the top of my porch and is a beauty.'’---Mrs. E. L. Bawsel.
MISCELLANEOUS ROSES
Baby Tausendschon THREE NOVELTY BABY ROSES
Price, 15c each; the three for 40c.
BABY TAUSENDSCHON,. Like the grand
climbing Tausendschon (Thousand Beauties), only dwarf in habit. It has the same charm.: Ing yariable coloring, ranging from pure
white through delicate pink to deep rosy crim-
son. A continuous bloomer, with immeuse trusses of large flowers. ERNA TESCHENDOREF. Of true Baby
Rambler type, the clearest yet offered; is not and is free all summer,
TWO OTHER FAMOUS BABY ROSES
BABY RAMBLER, The original Baby Rambler, crimson in color and a superb rose for pot culture or for bedding. Hardy and almost never without blooms. Price, 12c; 2 for 22c.
BABY DOROTHY. Rose-pink, similar to Dorothy Perkins. Hardy, blooming from early spring to late fall. Price, 15e,
The two for 25c.
“‘Five Babies Collection for 60 Cents’’
Baby Rambler, Baby Dorothy, Baby Tau send chon, Erna Teschendorf, Yyonne Rabier (white).-
EE SE Et einer Sa TWO IRON-CLAD RUGOSA ROSES
and brightest red affegted by the hot sun from mildew. Blooms constantly
.
These new hybrids between the Japanese > Orne eae a Rugosa roses and hardy garden roses form a
specially hardy race, which may be grown in the extreme North and Northwest. sections where few other roses will stand the climate.
CONRAD F, MEYER. A clear, silvery pink of ironclad hardiness and Spicy fragrance. Splendid for a flowering hedge. ‘Price, 15ce.
MADAM GEORGES BRUANT, Semi-double, pure white, produced freely in showy clusters. Price, 15ec. The two for 28c,
Webb, Ariz..—‘‘I have had better luck with your —53—
Clematis than any others | have ever tried.’’--R. B. Seaver
EVERBLOOMING BEDDING ROSES
These are the House, or Tea Roses. ‘They bloom the first year, and many are hardy
enough with protection to live out over winter. South of latitude 40 degrees all are hardy. Price, 12¢ each; 3 for 32c; 6 for 60c. BRIDESMAID. A popular pink tea rose. CAROLINE MARNIESSE. An_ absolutely hardy rose, always in flower. Flowers pure white with the least tinge of pink.-
CLOTHILDE SOUPERT. Color a French white, deepening to a rosy blush. Profuse bloomer, hardy for gardens.
KILLARNEY. A _ brilliant, imperial pink.
Zias lived over winter in Minneapolis without protection. ' A FRANCE. Queen of all the pink teas.
MARION DINGEE, Deep crimson, the dark- est tea rose.
PRINCESS BONNIE, Rich crimson, has no superior.
PERLE DE JARDINES. Popular yellow.
MISS KATE MOULTON. Beautiful light pink, with heavy foliage like American Beauty. Splendid for the house or garden.
MARIE GUILLOT. Snowy-white, constant bloomer, one of the best for the garden.
MAMAN COCHET. A queen among roses. Flowers very large, rich coral pink shaded rosy crimson. Immense bloomer and hardy.
WHITE COCHET. New. Best white for open ground culture and hardy almost every- where. The two Cochets for 22c.
COLLECTIONS OF EVERBLOOMING
BEDDING ROSES
In ordering give simply the name of collec- tion wanted. These may be had separately or in your own combination, at prices for BWver- blooming roses given above.
LA FRANCE COLLECTION. One each of Duchess of Albany, red; La Franee; Champion of the World, deep pink, and Princess Bonnie. Four roses for 45c.
THE INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION. Etoile de France, velvety crimson; Etoile Lyon, golden yellow; Gruss au Teplitz, new red from Germany; JKaiserin Augusta Victoria, white; Killarney, rosy pink; Wellesley, pink. Six roses for 60c,
THE WEDDING BELLS COLLECTION. The Bride, white; Bridesmaid, pink; Richmond, dark red. Three roses for 32c.
SOUPERT COLLECTION. Clothilde Soupert (blush white). Pink Soupert and Mosella, or Yellow Soupert. Three roses for 32ce.
THE TWO BEAUTIES
The two for 30c.
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Color deep pink to crimson, intensely fragrant. In great demand as a cut flower, bringing $5.00 and more per dozen. Price, 16c.
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI (White American Beauty). A magnificent new rose—the best and hardiest rose in eultivation. Price, 1l6c¢ each. The two Beauties for 30c.
TWO HARDY RED ROSES FROM IRELAND
Price, 15c each: the two for 25c.
HUGH DICKSON. A _ perpetual bloomer; color brilliant crimson, shaded with scarlet.
B. CLARK. A phenomenal rose, a new, intense deep scarlet, shaded blackish crimson. SS ROSES
BLANCH MOREAU, pure white; CRIMSON GLOBE, fine deep crimson; PRINCESS ADE- LAIDE, bright rosy pink. Price, 15¢e each; three (one of each) for 40c.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES
Noses of this Glass are thoroughly hardy and should be planted in open ground. When es- tablished they bloom in June and July, and at intervals the balance of the season, The quan- tity and size of the blooms will be greatly in- creased by severe pruning each spring. Cut out rough and scraggly wood and cut other ete back, leaving only two or three eyes to
“OW.
Price, 15¢ each; 3 for 40c; 6 for ‘5c.
ALFRED COLOMB, Carmine crimson. and free flowering.
ANNE DE DIESBACH. Brilliant shell pink, very large.
GEN, JACQUEMINOT. The grand old ‘‘Jack’’ Rose. Dark red.
MARGARET DICKSON. rose, with pale flesh center. year six certificates of merit.
MARSHALL P. WILDER. Bright crimson, very fragrant.
MME, GABRIEL LUIZET. One of the most beautiful of all roses. Exquisite shade of clear
coral rose.
MME. PLANTIER, Pure bloomer. An ‘‘iron clad’’ in splendid for cemetery planting.
MAGNA CHARTA. [Extra hardy, large and double; clear rosy red,
MRS, JOHN LAING. very hardy, bright pink,
OAKMONT, Fine peach-pink flowers, hloom- ing freely through late summer and fall.
PAUL NEYRON, Dark pink. Nore larger or finer. Very hardy.
PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN, The near- est black.
COLLECTIONS OF H. P. ROSES
In ordering’ give simply the name of co!lec- tion wanted. These may be had also at prices given above for Hybrid Perpetual roses.
“TWENTIETH CENTURY’ COLLECTION. Four magnificent new roses. Clio, Marchioness of Lorne, Margaret Dickson and Mrs. Sharman Crawford, ranging from white, flesh, light and dark pink to bright crimson. Price, 50c.
COLLECTION OF FOUR BEST RED H. P. ROSES. Alfred Colomb, Gen. Jacqueminot, Gen. Washington, Ulrich Brunner. 50c,
COLLECTION OF FOUR BEST PINK H. P. ROSES. Anne de Diesbach, Mme. Gabriel Luizet, Magna Charta, Mrs. John Laing. 50c,
CLEMATIS LARGE FLOWERING CLEMATIS
Orders should be received by April 15.
Price, 15¢c; any 3 for 35c; the 6 for 70c,
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. Double white.
HENRYII. Pure white, blooming constantly.
JACKMANNI. Most popular; yiolet blue. See cut on next page.
MAD. EDOUARD ANDRE, Nearest to a red,
MADAM BARON VIELLARD,. Lovely pink.
RAMONA. Layender blue; flowers very large.
- SMALL-FLOWERING CLEMATIS
GOLDEN ORIENT. A new yellow Clematis, a native of the Himalaya mountains and very hardy,—a great acquisition. Blooms in August and September. Price, 20c; 3 for 55c.
PANICULATA. it is like the orange blos- som in bud and magnolia in fragrance. Hardy as an oak. Blooms in August and September. Price, 15¢e; 3 for 35c.
Golden Orient and Paniculata for 30c.
Large
Magnificent white Received in one
searlet
white, profuse hardiness and
Constant blooming,
MISS EMMA V. WHITE
Clematis Jackmanni—photo from vine bought 3 years since by Mrs. Geo, Millen, Clarksville, Iowa.
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Utica, Pa,---"‘Henryii Clematis bought of you sometime ago was grand, blooming from June until frosts.” Mrs. Wm. Johnson.
HARDY CLIMBING VINES
Orders should be received by April 15.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. (Boston Ivy.) A splendid climber where heavy foliage is de- sired. It clings to stone work, brick or wood by its own tendrils. 12c each; 3 for 380c,
ENGLISH IVY. An eyergreen yine. 12c each; 3 for 380c.
CHINESE HONEYSUCKLE, Foliage reddish green, and flower buds reddish, expanding to creamy white flowers.
HALL’S JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE. Pure white flowers, changing to yellow. Blooms from July to November.
MONTHLY FRAGRANT HONEYSUCKLE, (Belgian or Dutch Honeysuckle.) Flowers very
fragrant, red outside, buff within. SCARLET TRUMPET HONEYSUCKLE. Bright red. Trumpet-shaped flowers. Rapid grower, in bloom all summer. Price of Honeysuckles, 12c each; the four
for 40c, 4 MOONFLOWER. Beautiful snow-white flow- ers (See p. 33). 12c¢ each; 3 for 30c, PASSION FLOWER, For porch. Hardy to latitude 40 degrees, but farther north roois should be kept in cellar. 12c¢ each; 8 for 80c.
CHINESE WISTARIA, PURPLE. 12c¢ each: 3 for 30c, z CHINESE WISTARIA, WHITE. 16c each:
3 for 45c, One of each color, 25c,
MY CULTURE OF FLOWERS
(Free if asked for with an order of 25c or more) Has a valuable article on Rose Culture.
Linton, Ind,---**] wish to say that the three Clematis I got of you two or three years ago are admired by all.”’ Mrs. Jane Harbin.
BEDDING AND HOUSE PLANTS
ABUTILONS
Price, 12c¢ each; 8 for 380c.
ARTHUR BELSHAM. Large red with veins of darker coloring. Tall, grower and profuse bloomer.
GOLDEN BELLS. The best yellow ever in- troduced,
INFANTA EULALIE,
flowers erect
Low and compact,
with large cup-shaped, satiny-pink flowers. Very satisfactory. SNOWSTORM. Continuous bloomer; best
white on the market.
SOUVENIR DE BONN. Deep green leaves, with creamy white border. Bright orange flowers, yeined crimson. Most attractive of all.
ASPARAGUS
PLUMOSUS. The Asparagus Fern, 12c, SPRENGERI, 12c: one of each, 20c,
CARNATIONS
Price, 15¢ each; 3 for 40c.
ENCHANTRESS., An _ exquisite
HARLOWARDEN, Largest and son,
JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY. pure yellow that is grown.
VICTORY. Said to be the
WHITE ENCHANTRESS. The purest white.
WINSOR. Silvery-pink, a shade between Enchantress and Mrs. Thos. Lawson,—perhaps more beautiful than either.
THE PREMIER QUARTET OF CARNA- TIONS. One of each of Beacon, best red: En- chantress, best pink: Jas. Whitcomb Riley, best yellow: White Enchantress, best white. The four for 50c,
shell-pink. best crim- The only
finest scarlet.
BEGONIAS
Price for the first five, 12¢ each, or any 3 of the first five for 30c,
ARGENTEA GUTTATA. Oblong, purplish green foliage, dashed with gray. Flowers pure white, borne in large clusters,
PRESIDENT CARNOT, Leaves large, up- per side deep bronzy green with delicate sil- very spots, under side purplish red. Coral-red flowers in large pendant panicles.
PURITY, Large pure white flowers, always in bloom; foliage lanceolate; sharply pointed.
SANDERSONI (CORAL BEGONIA). Bright Scarlet flowers in bloom summer and winter.
THURSTONII. The leaves underneath are a rich purplish red, with prominent veinings, the upper side is bronzy green, shaded crimson and olive, with a peculiar metallic luster. Flowers shell pink.
REX, OR PAINTED LEAF. Large-leaved, grown for the rich and varied markings and remarkable beauty of foliage. There are many distinet sorts, and if an order ealls for two or more, distinct varieties will be sent. Price, l5e each: 3 for 40c,
COLEUS
Price, 12c each; the 4 for 40c,
FIRE BRAND. Maroon, flamed with fiery red.
GOLDEN BEDDER. Golden yellow, with center rib of pea green.
QUEEN OF THE WEST. Variegated leaf, yellow, creamy white, carmine and maroon.
VERSCHAFELTII, Rich yelvety crimson.
Emma, Mo., Apr., 13.—‘‘T am highly pleased with —55—
my plants, received a few days ago.’’—Mrs. L. M. Palm.
BEDDING AND HOUSE PLANTS— Continued.
Olaska Hydrangea CHRYSANTHEMUMS
Price, 12c each; any 3 for 30ce.
BLACK HAWK. Largest and most beautiful dark erimson. Looks like crimson velvet.
DR, ENGUEHARD. A true pink. Has been awarded highest honors whereyer exhibited.
GOLDEN GLOW. The best early yellow. Flowers five to six inches across.
INTENSITY. Massive flowers of deep velvety crimson.
MAJOR BONNAFFON. Soft, clear yellow, yery full and globular shaped. An ideal flower.
MRS. HENRY ROBINSON. No grander white variety. Winner of twenty-six first prizes.
OCTOBER FROST. A new, especially early- flowering variety. Pure white; fine for exhibi- tion.
THE BIG FOUR CHRYSANTHEMUMS. One of each of Glory of the Pacific, best pink; Black Hawk, best red; Major Bonnaffon, best yellow; White Bonnaffon, best white. 40c.
TWO FAMOUS FERNS
BOSTON SWORD FERN (NEPHROLOPSIS BOSTONIENSIS). <A popular decorative plant; a rapid grower, soon forming a large graceful plant. Price, 15¢ each.
OSTRICH PLUME FERN (NEPHROLOPSIS WHITMANII). The fronds are finely eut, giv- ing a most graceful, plumy effect. Thrives in the warm atmosphere of the living-room when nothing else will. Price, 15e each.
HELIOTROPES
One of each, 20c,
MAD, BRUANT, Largest trusses of any va- riety, dark purple with large white eye. Price, 12c.
SNOW WREATH. Foliage very large, trusses large, White, slightly tinted blue. Price, 12c.
One of each, 20c,
UMBRELLA PLANT
A handsome pot plant. 12c¢ each; 3 for 30e.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FUCHSIAS
Price, 12¢ each; 3 for 30c,
BLACK PRINCE. Flower The finest single Puchsia.
GLORIE DES MARCHES. The finest’ dou- ble white ever offered.
GIGANTEA (single). Tube and carmine; corolla a beautiful magenta.
LITTLE BEAUTY (single), Bright red sepals; corolla rich purple.
MRS, E. G. HILL (double). Sepals reddish erimson; corolla white.
yaxy Garmine,
sepals
PHENOMENAL (double). Sepals bright earmine; corolla violet. SPECIOSA. Orange scarlet corolla, white
sepals and rose-carmine calyx; an ever-bloom- er and one of the best in eultivation.
DOUBLE GERANIUMS
Price, 12c each; 3 for 30c.
ALPHONSE RICARD. Very large, semi- double yermilion searlet flowers, often meas- wing 2 inches in diameter. Blooms freely all the season.
BEAUTE POITEVINE. Beautiful salmon pink; flower clusters large; the greatest bloomer,
COUNTESS OF HARCOURT. Pure snow white. A grand bedder.
JEAN VIAUD. Immense semi-double flowers of clear rosy pink; white eye.
RICHMOND BEAUTY. Brilliant searlet crimson, shading to a white center; magnifti- cent bedder.
S. A, NUTT. The most popular dark red, used more in parks and public grounds than any other; unexcelled as a pot plant.
IVY-LEAVED, GALILEE, Used for vases, ete.
ROSE-SCENTED GERANIUM. An old fay- orite, ivy-leavyed Geranium, splendid for bas- kets, vases, ete.
CHINESE HIBISCUS
Price, 12c each; the 3 for 30c.
DOUBLE CRIMSON. Immense flowers.
PEACHBLOW. Beautiful double flowers of clear, rich pink; good for house or garden.
VERSICOLOR, Variegated; handsomely striped, crimson, buff, rose and white.
HOUSE HYDRANGEAS.
AVALANCHE. A new white variety, cov- ered with a perfect ayalanche of large white trusses, the purest white of any sort. Price, 20c each.
OTASKA. Immense pink flowers. Price, 16c.,
THOMAS HOGG. Pure white. Price, 16ce,
The last two are hardy except in the ex- treme northern states, and are equally de- sirable for the garden or as pot or tub plants, The two for 30c.
LANTANAS
Price, 10c each; the 5 for 45c.
NEW WEEPING LANTANA. Lovely rosy lavender flowers in great clusters, hundreds at a time.
ALBA PERFECTA, Pure snow white.
COMTESSE DE BIENCOURT, Bright rose and yellow.
LA PLEUIE d’OR. (Golden Rain). Dwarf, pure-vellow flowers, great bloomers.
MICHAEL SCHMIDT. PBPrilliant passing into a purple vermilion.
The most graceful and ornamental palm and also the hardiest and eéasiest to grow. Price, 18c each; 2 for 30c,
yellow,
MISS EMMA V. WHITE — ia
BEDDING AND HOUSE PLANTS—Cont'd
DOUBLE PETUNIAS CRIMSON, PINK, MAROON, WHITE, VARIEGATED. Price, 12c each; 3 for 30c; one of each of the five colors for 50c.
SALVIA SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage)
One of the finest bedding plants, completely covered all summer to late frosts with long spikes of dazzling scarlet. Price, 10c each; 3 for 25¢.
SOLANUM (Jerusalem Cherry)
JERUSALEM CHERRY. A_ favorite in our grand-mothers’ window gardens. It may be grown in the garden in the summer and brought into the house in the fall, where the bright red berries will remain on all winter. Price, 12c; 3 for 30c.
TRITOMA Le
Red-hot Poker Plant. Long’ spikes of vivid orange scarlet. Roots must be wintered in the cellar in extreme North. Price, 15c; 3 for 40c.
HARDY SHRUBS
ORDERS FOR HARDY SHRUBS SHOULD REACH ME BY APRIL 15. ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon)
Pretty shrubs of easy cultivation, bearing flowers similar to the double hollyhock, to which the family belongs. DOUBLE RED. DOUBLE PURPLE, OR DOUBLE WHITE. Bach, 12c; one of each for 30c, Not entirely hardy in Minnesota.
HARDY HYDRANGEA
PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. One of the finest hardy shrubs ever introduced, not excelled by any other shrub in cultivation. Price, 10c; 3 for 27c.
EVERBLOOMING SNOWBALL HYDRAN- GEA. The flower is pure white, borne in im- mense panicles lasting from June to Septem- ber. No hardy shrub introduced in years has such hedrty endorsement as this Everbloom- ing Hydrangea. Price, 18c; one of each for
25, SNOWBALL
JAPAN SNOWBALL. (V. Plicatum.) ene of all hardy flowering shrubs. Price, 12c.
COMMON SNOWBALL, (VY. Opulus.) Price, 12c; the 2 for 20c.
SPIREA
Price (except as noted), 12c¢ each; the five for 50c,
ANTHONY WATERER. A new Dwarf Crimson Spirea, outshining all others in bril- liancy of color. Blooms thruout the summer and fall, bearing large flat clusters of lovely crimson flowers. Price, 15¢c; 3 for 85c.
BUMALDA, Dwarf, bearing rose-colored flowers.
CALLOSA ALBA. Dwarf, white-flower- ing; blooms in July and August.
PRUNIFOLIA. Double white; flowers borne the entire length of the branches.
VAN HOUTTEI, The popular Bridal Wreath Spirea.
SYRINGA
Price, 12c; 2 for 20c.
SR GARLAND. Pure white, high-
y seented.,
SYRINGA, GOLDEN. Golden yellow
foliage.
Monson, Mass.---“‘Shrubs arrived in good con They were very satisfactory and are growing well. Mrs. A. Welden,
TARTARIAN HONEYSUCKLE
Price, 12c each; 2 for 20c. RED TARTARIAN and WHITE TARTAR. IAN. Popular shrubs, blooming in May and
June. WEIGELIA ©
Price, 12c each; the 4 for 40c.
CANDIDA. Snow white flowers.
EVA RATHKE. A new yariety, with deep, rich crimson flowers.
ROSEA. Large rose-colored flowers,
VARIEGATED. Deep green leaves, broadly margined with white.
VIOLETS
Price, 10c¢ each; the 3 for 25c,
These Violets are not hardy in the more northern states and require the protection of the cold frame.
CALIFORNIA. The largest single violet. Very dark blue, of delightful fragrance and extremely free-flowering.
LADY HUME CAMPBELL, DOUBLE BLUE. The most yaluable violet, a remarkably free bloomer.
SWANLEY, DOUBLE WHITE. Large, dou- ble, pure white.
dition, iB
Collection for Porch or Window Boxes. The Sunnyside Porch-Box Collection, $1.75, A selection of plants for sunny locations
2 Coleus, different sorts. 4 Lantanas, differ- ent sorts. 2 Fuchsias, different sorts. 2 Salvias. 4 Geraniums, different sorts. 4 Pe- tunias, different sorts.
SPECIAL.—One-half of above collection, Same assortment but one-half the number of each kind, for 90c,
The Shadyside Porch-box Collection $1.50
A selection of plants for shady locations. 2 Asparagus, Sprengeri and Plumosus. 2 Ferns, Boston and Ostrich Plume. 2 -Be- gonias, different sorts. 4 Heliotropes, two colors. 2 Umbrella Plants. 2 Violets, dif- ferent sorts.
SPECIAL.—One-half of above collection, one-half the number of each kind, for 80c.
Red, White and Blue Collection of Clematis For 35¢ postpaid. Madame Andre, red,
Henryii, white; Jackmanni, purplish-blue. All large-flowering.
American WONDER LEMON, 15 Cents
OTAHEITE ORANGE, 15 Cents THE TWO FOR 25 CENTS.
Spring or Fall Delivery I am prepared to make either spring or fall delivery on Peony, Iris and Perennials listed on page 50 but no fall delivery on other plants.
BARGAIN OFFERS | SPECIAL IRIS OFFERS
The Iris has been ealled ‘“‘the rainbow per- sonified,’? and certainly no other flower has a more delicate or harmonious interweaving of colors, almost beyond the brush of man to portray. Nothing will give a greater range of color for your garden, and by purchasing the different varieties you may have bloom from April until the middle of July.
Planting. German Irises succeed in partial shade, but are at their best in full sun, and will do well in any good garden soil: but the Japanese sorts like moist earth and air.
No. 1. FOUR CHOICE IRIS The Four for 30c. Postpaid,
Elizabeth. Very large attractive flower. &. pale lavender, shading darker; F. niauve, melt- ing to pale blue. Medium.
Florescens, Creamy white on tall stems.
Margolin, §. clear yellow; F. yellow inter- laced with magenta.
Queen of May. Soft rose lilac, almost pink; a rare color among Irises.
No. 2. SIX CHOICE IRIS The Six for 45c. Postpaid,
Edith. A beautiful lavender and white, with darker shadings, Medium.
Khedive. S. clouded lavender, with inner petals light lavender flecked white. F. dark lavender, orange beard. Tall,
Mad, Chereau. A great favorite; white, edged and fringed with lilac. Tall.
Orientalis, A tall growing Siberian Iris. S. violet; F. rich bluish violet.
Purple Queen, or Florentina Blue. Large, rohust plant, with rich velvety purple flowers.
Sans Souci. Yellow, veined with brownish maroon; very hardy and prolific. Medium.
i , Price of any of the above Iris singly, 12c ga No. 8 rahe i ae lootio for 70
o, 3, e Two Collections for 70c, SPECIAL PEONY OFFERS ! —— No. 1. Three Choice Peonies for 650, . % ;
Alba Superba. <A great bloomer. Outer petals flesh color, very double, creamy-white center.
Duchess of Orleans. A splendid pink peony. Outer petals pink, center beautiful salmon-pink.
Louis Van Houtii. A handsome cherry red, with least tinge of purple; very striking.
Price singly—The first two at 25c each, the last 85c, postpaid.
No, 2, Three 50-cent Peonies for $1.00.
Festiva Maxima. Queen of the white peonies, often seven inches across; one of the best. 5
Lady Bramwell. A ball of soft silvery pink; one of the largest. :
Prince Imperial. MHrilliant purplish scarlet; ene of the best in its class.
The Three for $1.00, postpaid; each singly, 50c.
No. 3, Three Unnamed Peonies, 50c, postpaid.
Choice peonies from surplus stock, one red, one white and one pink; the three for 50c.
Special Phlox Offers, Postpaid
No. 1. Three choice white Phloxes for 25c. No. 2. Three fine Phloxes: one white with red eye, one pink and one red; for $5ce.
The two Phlox collections, six in all, 55c. Peony.
Postpaid.
SEE SPECIAL IRI
CoM rt | MENTS: OF
> MISSEMMAV WHITE
3 O10 ALDRICH AVE.,S. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.
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