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4. Dorr's Iowa Seed Manual.

The figures at the left of the columns, are the number of the variety of seeds. All flower seeds being numbered for convenience in ordering. Please order by numbers and not names; it will save you labor in writing, and assist us in filling the orders. Write the numbers Plainly.

Collections of Flower Seeds.

We have arranged the following collections of flower seeds which contain the most popular and desirable sorts. Being our own selection, they will invariably be found satisfactory in quality and exceedingly liberal in quantity. They are put up ready for mailing and cannot be divided or changed, but will be sent to any address, postpaid, on receipt of price. We urgently recommend these collections to all, and especially to those not thoroughly acquainted with the various kinds and classes of flowers.

[Left column] Collection A contains 25 varieties of splendid annuals. $1. Collection B contains 12 varieties of splendid annuals. 50c. Collection C contains 12 varieties of extra choice annuals. $1. Collection D contains 20 varieties biennials and perennials. $1. Collection E contains 10 varieties extra choice biennials and perennials. $1. Collection F contains 5 varieties very choicest annuals, biennials, and perennials, including the finest German prize Pansy. $1.

[Right column] Collection G contains 25 varieties assorted from the most popular annuals, biennials, perennials, ornamental climbers, ornamental grasses and everlastings. $1. Collection H contains 50 varieties assorted from the most popular annuals, biennials, perennials, ornamental grasses, ornamental climbers and everlastings. $1.75. Collection I contains 100 varieties assorted from the most popular annuals, biennials, perennials, ornamental climbers, ornamental grasses and everlastings. $3. Collection J contains 10 varieties of choice greenhouse seeds. $2.

[Mid-page] To those preferring to make their own selections from the general list, and for the benefit of all who are enough interested in the growing of flowers to assist in encouraging the taste for flower gardens among their neighbors, by getting up clubs for seeds, the following liberal discount is offered. This discount applies to flower seeds by the packet only. Nothing else.

Any one person remitting $1.00 may select seeds amounting to $1.20. [Any one person remitting] $2.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $2.50. [Any one person remitting] $3.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $3.75. [Any one person remitting] $4.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $5.00. [Any one person remitting] $5.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $6.50. [Any one person remitting] $10.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $14.00. [Any one person remitting] $20.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $30.00. [Any one person remitting] $30.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $45.00. [Any one person remitting] $50.00 [may select seeds amounting to] $100.00.

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Abronia. Beautiful trailing plants, from California, somewhat resembling the Verbena: sweet scented flowers, continuing in bloom a long time. Half hardy annual. 21- Umbelata. ... 10.

Abutilon. Attractive, half hardy shrubs. Should be started in the green-house or in pots. Free bloomers. Trumpet shaped flowers. 27- Choicest Mixed. ... 25.

Aconitum. Better known under the name of Monk's Hood. Thrives best in shady places. Quite desirable. Hardy perennial. 33- Napellus, white flower; three feet. ... 5.

Accroclinium. One of the very useful and pretty everlastings. Pretty for borders during the summer, but especially adapted for Winter decorations, bouquets, etc. Half hardy annual. 40- Mixed Colors. One foot. ... 5.

Adlumia. Adlumia Cirrhosa, or Alleghany Vine, is a pretty perennial climber, with pale green foliage. Sow seed in the spring in a damp cool place. Transplant in the autumn, if possible. The flowers are pink and white. 45-Cirrhosa, or Alleghany Vine, sometimes called Wood Fringe. ... 10.

Adonis. Will grow most anywhere, with little care. Not a profuse bloomer, but flowers are pretty and very brilliant red. Hardy annual. Grows one foot. 49-Flos. ... 5. 53-Vernalis. ... 5.

[Right column] Ageratum. A very desirable little Mexican flower for bouquet making. Not particularly showy in the garden but is a very constant bloomer. Half hardy annuals. Plant 1 foot. 57-Mexicanum, blue. ... 5.

Agrostemma. Hardy Perennials. Free blooming and pretty pink like flowers. Very useful for cutting. 1 foot. 65-Coela Rosa, rose color. ... 5. 68-[Coela Rosa,] purple. ... 5. 71-Coronaria, (Rose Champion). ... 5. 75-[Coronaria,] mixed. ... 5.

Alonzoa. Flowers not large, but very brilliant, constant bloomers. Half hardy annuals. 1-1/2 feet. Set plants one foot apart. 83-Warczewiczii, bright scarlet. ... 5.

[image] ALYSSUM.

Alyssum. One of our very best border plants; constant bloomer from early summer till frost, and the more it is cut the better it does. Very pretty delicate white flowers. Hardy annual; delicate perfume. 8 inches. 90-Sweet, fragrant. ... 5.

Amaranthus. The Amaranthus are desirable, principally for their ornamental foliage. The class is large and varied, and is very interesting and attractive, either for the conservatory or out-of-doors. Half hardy annuals.

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99-Bicolor ruber, green foliage, shaded with red, and frequently pointed yellow. 3 feet. ... 5. 102-Caudatus. (Love lies bleeding.) Long drooping panicles of handsome red flowers. 3 feet. ... 5. 105-Tricolor. (Joseph's Coat) Foliage red, yellow and green; 2 feet. ... 5. 108-Salicifolius, very graceful, drooping habit, scarlet and bronzy green foliage; 3 feet. .. 10.

Ammobium. Half hardy perennial used principally for dried winter flowers, although a showy border plant; 2 feet. 115-Alatum. ... 10.

Anagallis. Very beautiful flowers. Valuable for edgings or rock work. Half hardy annuals, should be started under glass. 121-Mixed Colors. ... 10.

Antirrhinum. Generally known as Snap dragon. One of the most valuable, half-hardy perennials. Very showy and attractive; fine for beds of massed colors or borders. 127-Majus, best colors mixed; 2 feet. ... 5. 130-Tom Thumb, best mixed; 1 foot. ... 5. [Image: Drawing, plant and single bloom, Caption-Antirrhinum.]

Aquilegia-Columbine. Hardy perennials. Very curious and beautiful flowers, highly ornamental. 145-Mixed sorts, about 2 feet. ... 10.

ARGEMONE. Flowers large, poppy shaped. Very free blooming, hardy annuals. Sometimes known as the Prickly Poppy on account of its sharp-pointed leaves. 153-Grandiflora, white petals, yellow stamens, flowers about 4 inches in diameter; 2 feet. ... 5.

Asperula. Low growing hardy annual, profuse bloomer. Flowers sweet scented, lavender, well adapted for bouquet making. 160-Azurea setosa; 10 inches. ... 5.

Aster. The well-known and universally popular Aster stands unrivalled for variety of habit, form, color and charming richness of beauty. It produces a great profusion of perfectly formed and richly colored flowers until frost cuts them down in fall. The Aster requires a deep, rich, loose soil, with plenty of mulching. Should be started early in the hot-bed, or in boxes in the house, and transplanted to one foot apart. [Image: Drawing, Aster blooms, Caption-Aster.]

171-New Rose, flowers large, very double brilliant robust habit, two feet, mixed colors. ... 10. 173-Truffant's Paeony Flowered Perfection, large, elegant flowers, mixed colors; 18 inches. ... 10. 175-Imbrique Pompon, very perfect, almost globe-shaped, beautifully imbricated; 18 inches; mixed colors. ... 10. 178-German Quilled, very double, oval form, many colors; 2 feet. ... 5. 181-Cocardeau or Crown, large, white-centered flowers, very beautiful; 18 inches. ... 10. 185-New Washington, enormous size, convex formed flowers, frequently attaining the diameter of six inches extremely showy, mixed colors. ... 15. 190-Pyramid Bouquet, half-dwarf, forms beautiful bouquets of 150 to 200 flowers; 1 foot. ... 10. 194-The above varieties mixed. ... 10.

Balsam. These magnificent plants produce gorgeous masses of the most brilliant flowers, in great profusion. They should be grown in the richest kind of soil. Plant the seed in boxes, and when plants are five inches high transplant to 15 inches apart, in open ground. Transplanting twice or even three times improves the quality of the flowers. We have grown [Image: Drawing of Balsam plant.]

[Right column] and improved the Balsam for a number of years, and prize it very highly. Under proper treatment our seed will produce very double flowers. Half hardy annuals. 206- Camelia Flowered or Blotched, many beautiful colors mixed, very double; 2 feet. ... $10. 208- Fine Rose. ... 15. 210-Bright Pink. ... 15. 212-Solferino. ... 15. 214-Scarlet, white spots. ... 15. 216-Pure White. ... 15. 218-Bluish Pink. ... 15. 220- New Crimson. ... 15. 222- Purple, white spots. ... 15. 225- The collection of eight. ... 1.00. 227- Double Fine Mixed. ... 10. 229-Double Common mixed. ... 5. 221-Dwarf, double mixed, very fine; 1-1/4 foot. ... 10.

Bartonia. Leaves somewhat like the thistle in shape. Flowers very brilliant yellow. Altogether it is a very showy plant. Requires considerable moisture; should not be transplanted. Half hardy annuals. 24o-Aurea, 1-1/2 foot. Prostrate habit. ... 5.

Begonia. A beautiful class of house plants, of easy culture and great popularity. Their varied foliage and brilliancy of flowers render them extremely desirable for bedding or pot culture. Tender perennials.

[Image: Drawing, Begonia. Caption-Rex-Begonia.]

242- Rex Hybrid, beautiful variegated foliage, especially adapted for house culture. ... 25. 250- Tuberous Rooted, from the choicest collections. ... 50.

257-Belvidere-Summer Cypress. Admirably adapted for the decoration of cemeteries, being extremely graceful and highly ornamental. Hardy annual; 4 feet. ... 5.

265- Boston Smilax- Myrsiphyllum asparagoides. The most popular plant now known for decorative purposes; fine climbcr, furnishing yards of glossy green trimming. ... 25.

Brachycome - Swan River Daisy. Compact branching habit, profuse bloomer, flowers blue and white, somewhat resembles the Daisy, nice for baskets or edging. Half hardy annuals. 271- Iberidifolia, mixed colors; 6 inches. ... 10.

Browallia. Very free blooming, half hardy annuals. Plants should be set one foot apart. They are also desirable for house plants; 18 inches. 275-Elata, mixed colors, blue and white. ... 10.

Cacalia. (Tassel Flowes [Flowers].) Very pretty, profuse blooming, tassel-shaped flowers. Sometimes called Flora's Paint Brush. Seed does better started in the house. They bloom the entire season and are not injured by cutting. Half hardy annuals. 282-Mixed Colors. 18 inches. ... 5.

Calampelis. Beautiful climber. Bright orange flowers and pretty foliage. Start seed in house. 287-Scabra. ... 10.

Calandrinia. For borders or rock-work, these are best adapted. They are low-growing plants, natives of South America, and will endure heat and drouth [drought?]; thrive best in a light sandy soil. Start in the house. They somewhat resemble the Portulacca. Hardy annuals. 295-Grandiflora, rosy lilac, free bloomer; 6 inches. ... 5. 299-Umbellata, reddish purple. ... 5.

Calceolaria. Highly decorative greenhouse plants, bearing magnificently blotched flowers. Although they can be grown in the garden, they thrive best in-doors. Tender perennials. 308-Hybrida, fine mixed. ... 25. 310-[Hybrida,] extra choice mixed. ... 50. 313- Rugosa, the best for out-door culture. ... 50.

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[Left column] Calendula (Pot Marigold). Free growing and profuse blooming, hardy annuals. Thrive readily in most any soil; 1 foot. 320-Officinalis Meteor, light golden yellow, distinctly striped with intense golden orange, very double. ... 10. 322-Nankeen Color (Le Proust). ... 5.

Callirhoe. Hardy, free flowering annuals, producing masses of beautiful flowers during the entire season. 327- Involucrata, trailer, large crimson and purple flowers. ... 5. 330-Pedata, purple crimson; 2 feet. ... 5. 333-[Pedata,] nana, violet crimson; 1 foot. ... 5.

Campanula. A class of pretty annuals and perennials, among which is found the well-known Canterbury Bell. 340- Medium (Canterbury Bell), very attractive for border, should be set two feet apart. Hardy biennials; 2-1/2 feet. Single mixed. ... 5. 345-Medium (Canterbury Bell), double mixed. ... 10. 347-Carpatica, blue; 1 foot. Hardy perennial. ... 5. 351-[Carpatica,] white, [1 foot. Hardy perennial.]... 5. 354-[Carpatica,] mixed, [1 foot. Hardy perennial.]... 5.

Canary Bird Flower. One of the most desirable climbing plants. Very quick growth. Pretty foliage and curious yellow flowers, resembling our pet canary birds, from whence its name. Half hardy annual. 10 to 15 feet. 365-Tropaeolum peregrinum. ... 10.

Candytuft. The Candytuft has long been regarded as one of the most useful border plants. It is also desirable for conservatories. Dense bloomer, indispensable for bouquets. Hardy annuals. 1 foot. [Image: Drawing, Candytuft bloom.] 370-White. ... 5. 372- Rocket, very large tresses. ... 5. 374-Lilac or Purple. ... 5. 376-Flesh Colored. ... 5. 378-Very Dark Purple. ... 5. 380- The above mixed. ... 5. 382- Hybrid Dwarf Mixed. ... 10.

Canna (Shot Plant). Stately, majestic, handsome foliage plants, with brilliant plants. Very striking in groups. Half hardy perennials. 392- Indica, mixed; 2 feet. ... 5.

Cardiospermum. Very handsome climber of rapid growth. Half hardy annual. 400-Baloon Vine, 5 feet. ... 10.

Carnation. Probably, with the exception of the Rose, no flower has ever been so popular for festivities. They are extremely rich and handsome, and deliciously fragrant, very double, exquisite flowers. Half hardy perennials. Our seed is from the best European collections, and is especially recommended to florists. 408- Double Grenadin, very profuse bloomer, brilliant scarlet. ... 25. 410-Single Grenadin. ... 15. 412-Double, Early Dwarf. ... 15. 414- Picotee, extra fine mixed. ... 25. 416- [Picotee,] fancy white ground. ... 50. 418- [Picotee, fancy] yellow ground. ... 50. 420- [Picotee, fancy] Slate ground. ... 50. 423-The last three mixed. ... 50.

Celosia. There are two beautiful forms of the Celosia, the Coxcomb and the feathery. They are very graceful and free blooming plants. Half hardy annuals. 430-President Thiers, new crimson, fine dwarf. ... 15. 432-New Japan Coxcomb, extremely bright. ... 10. 434-Cristata, extra fine mixed. ... 10. 436-Superba Plumosa, a new and beautiful feathery sort. ... 10. 438-Nana Maxima, leaves bronze colored. ... 15.

Centaurea. Quite hardy and of great variety, desirable for ribbon borders; or carpet bedding. 445-Cyanus, the Old Bachelor's button or Blue Bottle, mixed colors. ... 5.

[Right column] 447-Gymnocarpa, beautiful silver gray foliage. ... 15. 450-Candidissima, splendid silver leaf. ... 25.

Centranthus. Effective for edging or ribbons, free flowering and compact growing; many colors; hardy annals. 455-Centranthus; 2 feet. ... 5.

Chrysanthemum. For late autumn blooming in the house there is no flower to take the place of this. It blooms just at a time when there are but few other flowers, and furnishes several hundred flowers on each plant; hardy annuals. 46o-Burridgeanum, a beautiful white variety with crimson band; 1 foot. ... 5. 462 - Japonicum, a new distinct sort, of great variety and beauty of colors. ... 25.

Cineraria. Well known, green-house perennials, having a diversity of flowers and foliage. 470-Hybrid, extra fine mixed. ... 25. 472- Maritima, handsome silvery leaf. ... 10.

Clarkia. Very free growing and profuse blooming hardy annuals. 480-Elegans, rose, 2-1/2 feet. ... 5. 482-[Elegans,] pure white. ... 5. 484-[Elegans,] purple. ... 5. 486-[Elegans,] mixed colors. ... 5. 488-Tom Thumb, dwarf rose, 1 foot. ... 5.

Clematis. Hardy climbers of rapid growth, flowering freely. 595-Cirrhosa, great bloomer, flowers white and fragrant. ... 10.

Cleome. Very singular flowers, the stamens resembling spiders legs. Plants should be set one foot apart. Half hardy annuals. 499-. ... 10.

Clianthus. One of the most beautiful plants in cultivation. Pretty compound leaves, drooping clusters of large, rich, scarlet flowers, each flower being distinctly marked with a large black blotch; half hardy shrubs. 506- Dampierii, 3 feet. ... 15.

Cobea Scandens. One of the prettiest and most popular rapid climbers. Beautiful foliage, large bell shaped flowers. Half hardy perennial, flowers lilac; 20 feet. 509-. ... 10.

Coleus. The well known and universally admired foliage plants, of great variety, some of which are strikingly marked producing beautiful effect in foliage beds or borders. Tender perennials; 2 feet. 579--Best mixed varieties. ... 25.

Collinsia. Very attractive for beds or mixed borders. Free flowering half hardy annuals; 1 foot. 600-Fine mixed. ... 5.

Convolvulus. (Morning Glory.) One of the best known ornamental climbers, rapid growth. Flowers freely till frost. Hardy annuals. 614-Dark Purple. ... 5. 616-White. ... 5. 618-Finest Mixed. ... 5. 620-Dwarf Morning Glory very showy and brilliant. Fine mixed sorts. ... 5.

Coreopsis. (Calliopsis.) Very useful plants, of slender habit, and rapid growth. Flowers all shades of yellow, orange and reddish brown; 2 feet. Hardy annuals. 628-Choice mixed. ... 5.

Cuphea. Very ornamental little plant, sometimes known as "Cigar plant." 635-Purpurea, half hardy annual, 1 foot. ... 10.

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[Left column] Clyclamen. Elegant blooming plants; for Winter or early Spring. Sow seed early in the spring under glass. 639-Persicum. Splendid mixed. ... 25.

Cypress Vine. One of the most beautiful ornamental climbers we have ever grown. Foliage deep green and fine; 10 feet. Half hardy annual. Rapid grower. 644-Scarlet. ... 5. 646-White. ... 5. 648-Mixed. ... 5. [Image: Drawing, Cypress Vine.]

Dahlia. [Image: Drawing, Closeup of Dahlia Bloom, Dahlia plant.] Nothing is more gorgeous, for autumn, than the Dahlia. Seed sown early will usually flower the first season. Take up roots on appearance of frost and store in cellar in dry sand. Half hardy perennial; 3 feet. 655-Best double mixed. ... 15.

Daisy-Bellis Perennis. There is no greater favorite than the double daisy, wherever grown. Splendid for house culture, or borders. Half hardy perennial. 660- Best Double Mixed, 4 inches. ... 15.

Datura-Trumpet Flower. Rather a rank growing plant, with large, trumpet-shaped flowers. Very ornamental. Roots may be preserved in sand during the winter. Half hardy perennials, 2 feet. 666-Fastuosa, double purple. ... 5. 668-[Fastuosa,] double white. .. 5. 670-[Fastuosa,] mixed. ... 5.

Dianthus. [Image: Drawing, Dianthus bloom. Caption-Dianthus.] Among the most popular hardy annuals. Extremely brilliant and beautiful; very effective in beds; profuse bloomer. 676-Chinensis (Chinese Pink), double extra fine mixed. 1 foot. ... 10. 678-Laciniatus, beautiful fringed, choicest colors, mixed. ... 10. 680-Heddewigii-Magnificent varied colors, rich and velvety. ... 10. 682 -Heddewigii-Double. ... 10. 684-Dwarf Mixed. ... 10. 686-Imperialis (Double Imperial Pink). ... 10.

Didiscus. A pretty half hardy annual from Australia. 695-Coerulus. 18 inches. ... 5.

Digitalis-Fox Glove. Very ornamental and fine for high borders; quite showy; hardy perennials. 699-Gloxinoides. Elegant large flowering; many brilliant colors, mixed. 4 feet. ... 10. 701-Purpurea, purple spotted. 3 feet. ... 5.

Dolichos-Hyacinth Bean. Rapid growing, and very ornamental climbers; flowers are white, seed pods are quite attractive. Tender annuals. 15 to 20 feet. 708-Purple. ... 5. 710-White. ... 5. 712-Mixed. ... 5.

Elichrysum. Everlasting flowers of great beauty. Plants are also quite ornamental. Hardy annuals. 2 feet. 718-Yellow. ... 5. 720-White. ... 10. 722-Red. ... 10. 724-Mixed colors. ... 5. 726-Vestitum. Large white cape flowers. ... 25. 728-Dwarf Rose, very fine. ... 25.

Erysimum. Handsome, hardy annuals. Free blooming, resembling the single Wall Flower. 18 inches. 735-Pelrow skianum. Deep orange flowers. ... 5.

[Right column] Eschscholtzia. Sometimes known as the California Poppy; quite pretty and very showy; hardy annuals. 1 foot. 740-California, bright yellow with orange center. ... 5.

Euphorbia-Snow on the Mountain. A native of the Western states, very pretty foliage; hardy annual. 746-Variegata, white. ... 5.

Eutoca. Pretty for beds or borders; from California; hardy annuals. 1 foot. 751-Viscida, pretty blue. ... 5.

Fenzlia. Beautiful little plant; neat and effective; requires plenty of moisture; hardy annual. 4 inches. 755-Dianthiflora, rosy lilac. ... 20.

Forget-Me-Not. An early flowering favorite border plant, blooms freely; half hardy perennial. 759-Alpestris, fine mixed. ... 10.

Fuchsia. Very well known greenhouse perennials. Easy culture, great beauty, grows readily from seed or cuttings. 765-Choice named varieties. ... 25.

Gaillardia-Blanket Flower. Constant blooming bedding plants; flowers remarkable for their size, beauty and duration. Hardy annuals. 770-Best mixed varieties. ... 5.

Geraniums. The finest bed of these well-known favorites we have ever seen, was grown from seed. Greenhouse perennials of great diversity and beauty; start seed under glass; do not transplant to open ground till thoroughly warm weather. 775-Zonale, fine mixed. ... 25. 777-[Zonale,] choicest mixed, from named varieties. ... 50. 779-Apple Scented. ... 25. 780-Pelargonium, large flowered. ... 25.

Gilia. Delicate little dwarf hardy annuals; will grow most anywhere. 785-Tricolor, white, lilac and purple. ... 5. 787-Nivalis, snowy white. ... 5. 789-Mixed colors. ... 5.

Gladiolus. Although generally grown from the bulbs, the Gladiolus can be readily raised from seed, which is sure to produce new varieties. Half hardy bulbs. 795-Best Mixed Hybrid. ... 25.

Globe Amaranth.--Gomphrena. Handsome and showy everlastings. Half hardy annuals. 800 -Orange. ... 10. 802-Purple. ... 5. 804-Striped. ... 5. 806-White. ... 5. 808-Mixed. ... 5. 810-Dwarf Compacta, very dense bushy habit; flowers deep violet; new. ... 15.

Godetia. Free and constant blooming plants. Pretty for beds. Hardy annuals. 814-Best Varieties Mixed. ... 5.

[Image: Drawing, group of mixed variety of gourds.]

Gourds and Cucumbers. These are very numerous and dissimilar. They are vigorous growers and are very desirable for fences, arbors, etc. Our collection of mixed varieties contains about 60 varieties, a large number of which are in each packet of seed. 819-Cucumis Anguria, small, yellow fruit, growing in pairs. ... 10. 821-Cucumis, Perennis, folliage very ornamental. ... 10. 823-Cucurbita, Melopepo, apple-egg, early. ... 10. 825-[Cucurbita,] egg shaped, whhite. ... 10. 827-[Cucurbita,] flat striped. ... 10. 829-[Cucurbita,] orange. ... 5. 831-[Cucurbita,] pear shaped, white. ... 10. 833-[Cucurbita, pear shaped,] striped. ... 10.

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[continued from previous page] 835-Cucurbita mixed. ... 10. 838-Gourd, bottle, large. ... 10. 840-[Gourd, bottle,] small. ... 15. 842-[Gourd,] flat Corsican. ... 10. 844-[Gourd,] Hercules Club. ... 10. 846-[Gourd,] Powder Horn. ... 10. 850-[Gourd,] mixed varieties. ... 10. 852-[Gourd,] all the above mixed. ... 15.

Gloxinia. Greenhouse perennials, producing a great profusion of elegant, richly colored flowers. 554-Choicest Mixed Hybrid. ... 50.

Gypsophila. Admirably adapted for rustic work, baskets and edging. Hardy annual. 856-Elegans, white. ... 5. 858-[Elegans,] pink. ... 5

Hawkweed. (Crepis.) Very showy and pretty hardy annuals; delicate flowers, yellow, pink, purple and white; well adapted for rock work. Sow seed in open ground. 862-Best varieties mixed. ... 5.

Heliotrope. A Well-known genus of profuse flowering and deliciously fragrant plants, splendid for bedding or ribboning, and for baskets or pot culture; seeds sown in spring make fine plants for summer and autumn decoration; half hardy perennial. 865-Finest mixed. ... 10. [Image: Drawing, Heliotrope blossoms.]

Hibiscus. The Hibiscus is one of the most highly ornamental plants, large flowers, beautifully varied colors. Hardy annuals; 1-1/2 feet. 870-Africanus, large cream colored flowers, brown center. ... 10. 872-Perennial, very fine. ... 15.

[Image: Drawing, Hollyhock plant, closeup of blooms.] Hollyhock. Hollyhock is one of the grandest flowers for fall decoration. Stately growth, gorgeously colored flowers. It has been greatly improved during the past few years. Sow seed very early indoors. Hardy perennials. 877-Double extra fine mixed. ... 15. 879-Double White, very fine and large. ... 25.

Honesty. The seed pod, which is rich silvery, is much used for winter bouquets. It is quite pretty and easily growm [grown]. Hardy biennial; 2 feet. 895-Lunaria, purple. ... 5.

Honeysuckle. The Honeysuckle is a hardy perennial shrub; it is a great favorite and well known; 20 feet. 899-Scarlet. ... 10. 901-White. ... 10. 903-Mixed . ... 10.

Humea. Very handsome decorative plant, for house culture or bedding. Majestic and graceful. Half hardy biennial; 3 feet. 910-Red. ... 15. 912-White. ... 15.

Ice Plant. Very handsome trailer. Leaves covered with crystaline globes, which give it the appearance of ice. Half hardy annuals. 916-White. ... 5.

Ipomoea. Extremely beautiful. Its graceful form, fine foliage and rich, brilliant flowers render it indispensable for the garden or conservatory. 920-Bona Nox (Good Night or Evening Glory), flowers large, fragrant, satin rose, expanding in the evening. Vine 10 feet. Half hardy annual. ... 10. 922- Coccinea (Star Ipomoea), great profusion of small scarlet flowers; 8 feet. Half hardy annual. ... 5. 935-Mexican Grandiflora. Immense white flowers; very fragrant. Perennial. ... 15.

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Ipomopsis. Long handsome spikes of brilliant flowers; blooms freely. Half hardy biennials. 1000-Elegans, Picta, orange, gold and scarlet, 3 feet. ... 5. 1002-Fine mixed varieties. ... 10.

Jacoboea. Great bloomers; gay colored flowers. Hardy annuals. 1006-Best double varieties. ... 10.

Kaulfussia. Fine little compact bedding plants; free flowering. Hardy annuals. 1011-Mixed, 6 inches. ... 5.

Lantana. Remarkable for the brilliancy of colors, constantly changing in hue. Desirable for pot culture or bedding. 1015-Finest mixed. ... 10.

Larkspur. Very ornamental and beautiful hardy annuals. Thrive best in a cool location. 1018-Dwarf German Rocket, double, extra fine mixed. ... 5. 1020- Tall German Rocket, double, extra fine mixed. ... 5. 1022-Hybrid, extra fine mixed. ... 10. 1024-1mperial Branching, double, extra fine mixed. ... 15.

Leptosiphon. Beautiful foliage and flowers. Sow seeds very early in the spring. Hardy annuals; 6 inches. 1030-Hybrid, mixed, splendid. ... 10.

Limnanthes. Does nicely in damp or shady places; very easily grown; fragrant. Hardy annuals; 6 inches. 1035-Grandiflora, mixed colors. ... 5.

Linum. Slender, delicate, handsome bedding plants, belonging to the Flax family. Sow seed in-doors. 1041-Grandiflorum, Rubrum, mixed colors. ... 5.

Loasa. Very pretty and rapid growing climbers; flowers are quite curious and numerous. The plant is covered with little sharp hairs. Hardy annuals. 1047-Vulcanica, elegant starlike, white flowers; 4 feet. ... 25.

Lobelia. One of the prettiest and most useful little trailing plants for the hanging basket. The low growing sorts are very valuable for edgings; very free, pretty bloomers. Half hardy annuals. 1052-Erenus, deep blue. 6 inches. ... 10. 1054-[Erenus,] Crystal Palace, dark blue. ... 10. 1056-[Erenus,] Grandiflora, Superba. ... 10. 1058-[Erenus,] mixed. ... 10. 1060-[Erenus,] Dwarf double mixed. ... 10.

Lupinus. Frequently called sun dials; flowers pea formed, quite conspicuous; seed should be sown in open ground; colors rich and varied, mostly blue. Hardy annuals. 1 foot. 1065-Mixed Varieties. ... 5.

Lychnis. Very ornamental and handsome; great variety of colors; start seed early in the house. Hardy perennials. 1070-Chalcedonica, scarlet, very bright; 2 feet. ... 5. 1072-[Chalcedonica,] white. ... 5. 1074-[Chalcedonica,] mixed. ... 5. 1076-Haageana, mixed hybrid, large flowers; 1 foot. ... 10.

Malope. Handsome branching plants; great profusion of large fine flowers. Hardy annuals. 1085-Grandiflora, mixed; 2 feet. ... 5.

Marigold. Quite large and coarse plants; flowers very double. The name is said to be be a corruption of Mary's gold. Half hardy annuals. 1090-African, Double, best mixed, all colors; 2 feet. ... 5. 1095-French, double mixed. ... 5.