1906

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 49.

[image] CAPRICE NASTURTIUM.

GOOD VENTURE GERANIUM. You can grow Geraniums from seed, and as they sport, the gardener is frequently rewarded by charming new varieties, and may obtain a novelty of much value, especially if this new strain of seed is used. When visiting the fields of a geranium specialist in California, we noticed one lot of many hundred plants which were particularly fine. The grower was hybridizing these for seed, and we made arrangements at once for the seed, paying more than a dozen times what ordinarily good seed would cost us. They are giant flowering, the florets are round and of most perfect form and borne in splendid trusses, some of them beiug [being] of immense size. They are beautiful crimson, scarlet, salmon, pink, rose, snowy white, and aureole. Start seed in the hotbed or shallow boxes of rich soil in a warm, sunny window, covering but one-eighth inch. Per pkt. 15c.

FOUNTAIN PLANT. A handsome foliage plant of bright colors and attractive form. Pkt. 10c.

[image] GOOD VENTURE GERANIUM.

CAPRICE NASTURTIUM. A profuse blooming, extra large flowered, climbing variety with beautiful dark foliage. The flowers are wonderfully rich and brilliant in markings--showing many combinations of coloring. It is appropriately named Caprice from its remarkable character of frequently having many various colored flowers on a single plant. Sometimes more than a dozen different colors or shades of flowers will be produced on a plant at the same time, from a very light creamy yellow, through all shades of yellow and red, to a dark velvety maroon. Per pkt. 10c; oz. 35c.

NEW DOUBLE CALLIOPSIS. The old-fashioned single Calliopsis was always one of the most showy flowers for bedding, and the colors are so brilliant that the popular name "Bright Eyes" was given them. What will you say now to having a new double Calliopsis? Most attractive. They grow quickly from seed, blooming in a few weeks after seed is sown, and if flowers are removed as they begin to fade, the plants will be loaded with bloom throughout the summer and fall. It is of brightest golden yellow, distinctly marked with rich brown. Pkt. 10c.

[image] RAINBOW PANSY

ARCTOTIS GRANDIS. One of the finest floral novelties of the season. It is a remarkably handsome annual which forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet high, the foliage is soft and downy and of a whitish color; its flowers, borne on long stems, rising well above the foliage, are large and showy; the ray florets pure white on the upper surface, embellished with a narrow yellow zone at their base; the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue; the disc is light blue with slightly projecting white stamens; altogether a lovely flower. Pkt. 10c.

AFRICAN WATER LILIES. These have been quite popular during the past few years. They are easily grown and bloom in 3 or 4 months from the time of sowing seed. Directions sent in packet. Mixed colors, red, white and blue. Pkt. 10[c].

NEW RAINBOW PANSIES. The best novelty in pansies and certainly the most charming variety ever sent out. We have given it the name of New Rainbow, and consider it very appropriate owing to its beautiful irridescent [iridescent] colors. Our illustration shows three of the leading types of this mixture by which you will see the varied styles of variegation, but no illustration can do justice to its superior beauty. There is an almost endless variety of colors comprising all shades of the rainbow--blue, purple, crimson, brown, yellow, pink, red, white and black, beautifully marked, striped, veined, margined and blotched; the colors are more beautiful than any painter could depict. In a good sized bed you can readily find one hundred different varieties, but not a poor one or an inferior one. The flowers are of large size and perfect in form, nearly circular and most of them have a rich, velvety appearance; they will astonish and delight "pansy fanciers." Packet of 100 seeds 25c; large, strong plants of Rainbow Pansy, 50c dozen postpaid.

[image] MEXICAN BURNING BUSH.

MEXICAN BURNING BUSH. This we consider one of the most ornamental border or hedge plants which has ever been brought out and it is sure to attract great attention. It is known botanically as Kochia Scoparia. It grows quickly from seed sown in the open ground. The plants are always of the rounded or globe-like form shown in our illustration. The plants branch freely, and the stems are clothed with slender light green leaves. Early in the fall the ends of the shoots are thickly set with small, bright scarlet flowers, the bushy plants resembling balls of fire. The plants are equally showy planted singly to show the round, ball-like form on all sides or grown in continuous rows. Per pkt. 10c.

CLIMBING MAIDEN HAIR FERN. Adlumia Cirrhosa.--Has a striking resemblance to the foliage of the Maiden Hair Fern. It is a hardy biennial climber, growing readily from seed; foliage feathery, dainty and picturesque. Blooms second year; pink and white flowers. Plant in cool, moist place. Pkt. 10c.

[image] ARCTOTIS GRANDIS--THE AFRICAN LILAC DAISY.

NOTICE THE LAWN FLOWER MIXTURE DESCRIBED ON PAGE 41 OF THIS CATALOGUE.

50. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

[image] ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT.

ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT. Near the entrance to Greenwood Park of this city there was a large bed of flowers which attracted universal attention. It bloomed constantly throughout the season. They were called "Electric Light Plants," though they are evidently some improved variety of Cleome. We secured the seed which these plants produced and last summer grew a fine crop of it on our farm. It is a sturdy, bushy plant growing a height of about 4 feet and covered constantly with large spikes of flowers, 6 to 9 inches long, which are pure white at base and ranging from rose to a bright red at apex. Grows readily from seed which should be planted in open ground early in spring. It makes one of the most showy, ornamental plants imaginable for clumps and massing. Don't fail to try it as it is very fine. The seed pods of this attractive novelty, which are separate from the flower heads add to the distinctive features. Pkt. 10c.

DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. By years of hybridizing and selection, the new double flowered sweet peas have been produced, and they are not only beautiful but the flower is quite lasting. About half of the plants from this seed produce flowers which are double and semi-double. Our mixture contains all the best varieties yet brought out, white, rose, crimson, maroon, lavender, striped, etc. Try them. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

[image] DOUBLE SWEET PEAS.

BUSH SWEET PEAS. A new race of entirely distinct growth. Plants are erect, 15 to 18 inches high when in full flower, but branching freely, forming bushes frequently 15 inches in diameter. Many colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

GIANT FANCY FLOWERED PETUNIA. A grand new strain and unquestionably the finest selection of petunia in existence as it is of incomparable beauty, size and luxuriance. Many of the flowers are exquisitely ruffled or fringed on the edges, and are of enormous dimensions (4 to 5 inches across,) but their great merit lies in the unlimited varieties of colors, markings, veinings, blotchings and stripings, in the most grotesque and beautiful combinations; with deep throats of charming yellow, white, black, green or maroon, running off into intricate veins. If you like beautiful petunias be sure to include this variety in your order. Produces very little seed and therefore will always be high in price. Worth about double its weight in gold. Pkt. 25c.

CHINESE LANTERN PLANT, Or Giant Scarlet Ground Cherry.--A remarkable novelty. The plant grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, of sturdy upright growth and is loaded with balloon-like husks 3 to 3½ inches in diameter. These husks are at first light green, gradually turning to bright yellow and then to the most intense orange scarlet. At this period of growth the plant is strikingly suggestive of being hung with hundreds of miniature Chinese lanterns. Fruit of excellent flavor either as a fresh fruit for dessert or for preserving. It is a perennial, the roots living over winter in the ground. Pkt. 10c. Strong plants 10c each, 3 for 25c, doz. 75c.

[image] Giant Fancy Petunia.

DOROTHY ECKFORD SWEET PEAS. This is by far the largest and grandest specimen of a white sweet pea yet introduced. It has the hooded or shell shaped form, giving it a most graceful appearance, and in color is the purest white, not having the slightest tinge of any other coloring. The flowers are borne on exceptionally long stout stems and the plant itself is stocky, short jointed, producing an enormous mass of bloom. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

MRS. KENYON SWEET PEAS. A decided novelty in Sweet Peas, being a very pretty large flowered sort of a handsome primrose yellow color. You should have it if you want an attractive new color in your mixture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ¼ lb. 25c, lb. 75c.

CELOSIA SPICATA. A wonderful new variety of Celosia and far different from any ever before seen. It is a handsome annual, forming upright, well branched pyramids, about 2½ feet in height, and producing at the summit of each branch spikes of flowers of a bright rose color when opening, changing to silvery white; fine for the garden or growing in pots. Pkt. 15c.

CHRISTMAS PEPPER. For several years we have made a specialty of this Pepper at our greenhouses where we have grown several thousand in a season. They are ready for the market in October and November, lasting until Christmas, and the plants have sold like the proverbial "hot cakes." The plants grow about 12 to 15 inches high and are covered with bright, showy little fruits, which are at the same time in various stages of growth, green, yellow, orange, pink, purple and shining scarlet. Of the easiest culture and a plant which every one will succeed with. We sell the plants at Christmas time at 50 cts. to $1.00 each. Small plants in the spring 10c each. Seed per pkt. 10c.

[image] CHINESE LANTERN PLANT

MAMMOTH HELIOTROPE. Everyone likes Heliotrope as it is one of the handsomest and most fragrant of all flowers. Desirable for growing in pots in the house the year around but far better bloomers when bedded out in the summer. This wonderful new strain produces immense heads or panicles of bloom in a very short time from seed and flowers abundantly in the garden all summer or will bloom the year around in pots, while the colors range from indigo-black through all shades of blue to almost pure white, and some with red tints. Pkt. (about 100 seeds) 10c. Plants 15c each, $1.25 per doz.

IMPATIENS SULTANI. Also called Sultan's Balsam. A pretty plant for pot culture or outdoor planting in a half shaded situation. This mixture contains many new shade of "cerise," dark violet, pink and carmine rose; bright, waxy looking flowers. Pkt. 10c.

CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI. One of the most gorgeous flowers in existence and of the few that show a clear, grossy [glossy], jet black color. The trailing plants grow 1 to 2 feet high and bear in clusters 5 or 6 [of] the most beautiful red flowers. Pkt. (10 seeds) 10c.

[image] NEW MAMMOTH-FLOWERING HELIOTROPE

A HEDGE OF RUDBECKIA WOULD MAKE A GREAT DISPLAY--SEE PAGE 89.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 51.

JONAH'S GOURD. "And the Lord prepared a gourd and made it to come up over Jonah that it might be a shadow over his head."--Jonah 4:6. Four years ago one of our friends was traveling in Asia and the Holy Land, and in driving through the country near Joppa he noticed a peculiar vine which grew about 50 or 60 feet in length along a fence. He was interested in it, and on making inquiry found that in that country it went by the name of Jonah's Gourd, and is probably the variety which sheltered the prophet. After considerable trouble, he secured some of the seed and presented them to us. We have grown them both in our trial grounds and on our farm and we were much pleased with the plant. It grows with wonderful rapidity and will quickly climb to the top of tall trees, and it therefore will be useful for covering old trees, walls, porches, outbuildings, etc. Leaves are quite large, flowers are pure white, two or three inches in diameter and the fruits are of great length resembling the well known Hercules Club variety. Our illustration was made from a photograph of the residence of J. B. Hammond, on one of the finest streets of Washington, D. C. Mr. Hammond says that President Roosevelt frequently saw and greatly admired it. The two vines covering the house were very attractive and produced seven large gourds. Last year we offered a prize for the largest gourd grown, and the prize was awarded to Abel Steele, Ferguson, Ontario. Length of prize gourd 57 inches. We believe all flower lovers will want to try Jonah's Gourd, aud [and] we are therefore offering it in packets of 12 seeds for 10c, 3 pkts. for 25c.

[image] LATANIA BORBONICA PALM.

[image] JONAH'S GOURD ON RESIDENCE IN WASHINGTON, D. C.

Fruit Novelties for 1906. It requires very little space to produce sufficient fruit to supply a family and there is no crop which pays better. Why not give these grand new varieties a trial this season? NEW IOWA RASPBERRY.--We are pleased to introduce this magnificent new variety which originated near Storm Lake, Iowa, and because of its sturdy, vigorous growth and great productiveness we consider it worthy of the proud name it bears. It is perfectly hardy; standing well the extremes of both summer and winter. It is of rather dwarf growth with remarkably strong canes which are thornless. It begins bearing very early in the season, having produced the first ripe fruit in the comparative test with twenty other varieties, and also produced the heaviest crop which we ever gathered from the same number of plants. Continues in fruit until very late. Quality is pronounced the best of all red raspberries. Price 25c each; $2.00 per dozen, postpaid.

ELEGANT PALMS. These for centuries past have been exclusively for the rich, the plants usually selling at $3.00 to $100.00 each, and in some cases fine plants of the rarer sorts brought as high as $1,500.00 each. It is now known, however, that they are easily grown from seed. Directions for growing printed on the packet.

PHOENIX DACTYLIFERA.--A native of northern Africa; beautiful for pot culture, and very hardy. This is the palm from which the date of commerce is obtained. Per pkt. of 10 seeds, 5c. WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA.--Stands dust, dry air and lack of sunshine; Its fan-shaped leaves are fringed with long, threadlike filaments. Pkt. of 12 seeds, 5c. UMBRELLA PALM.--(Cyperus.)--See description on page 85. Pkt. of 100 seeds, 10c.

LATANIA BORBONICA.--This is the typical palm and is more largely used than any other; of strong, healthy habits and very desirable for house culture. Per pkt. of 6 seeds, 10c. CHAMAEROPS EXCELSA.--One of the very best plants for house culture in cool climates, and standing ill usage remarkably well. Pkt. of 10 seeds, 10c. BANANA PALM.--(Musa Ensete.) Leaves very long and broad, green, with crimson mid-rib. Pkt. 3 seeds, 10c.

A GRAND OFFER One packet of each of the six elegant varieties of Palms mentioned above for only 35 cents. Plants of the Latania Palm 25 cents each, postpaid. Larger plants, of magnificent appearance, $1.00 to $5.00 each, by express not prepaid.

THE KING GRAPE.--A grand new variety which is attracting great attention among fruit growers in all parts of the United States. It originated from the Concord, which it resembles in color and flavor, but the fruits are very much larger, the pulp more tender and delicious and the seeds fewer. The clusters are also of very much larger size. It originated in Michigan and has been very highly recommended by the Michigan State Horticultural Society. Strong, well grown vines, 50c each; $3.50 per dozen, prepaid.

[image] GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY.

[image] NEW IOWA RASPBERRY.

CLIMAX STRAWBERRY.--This grand fruit novelty, we are convinced, is the most desirable variety for the family garden of any ever sent out. In a field of many acres, beside a host other varieties, the Climax stood out in marked contrast by its vigorous, healthy growth, deep green color, and productiveness. It is a great plant maker, has three to six strong fruit stalks to each plant and the flowers are perfect so that it does not need to have any other variety planted with it. Berries are very large; of uniform good shape, ripens extremely early, fruit very firm and is consequently a good shipper. The Rural New Yorker says, after seeing a crop of Climax--"There were shipped 6,300 quarts from less than a quarter of an acre or over 25,000 quarts per acre. Size larger than the average Bubach." Strong, well grown plants, 50 cents per dozen; $2.00 per 100, charges prepaid. IRONCLAD PEACH--Novelty of 1906.--This choice variety has never been offered in any catalogue although it originated from seed planted 27 years ago on the farm of George Hadsall, near this city. It began bearing 23 years ago and has only missed two crops during that time. It never winter kills, even when the temperature here is 30 degrees below zero, and the old original tree is still bearing fruit. Another peculiarity is that the seedlings always come true to name. They do much better here than the grafted trees. It is a free stone; fruit of medium to large size, of handsome yellowish color with blush cheek; flesh white, juicy and delicious; medium early. Has taken first premium at the Iowa State Fair. Strong one year old trees 3 to 4 feet high, 50c each, $4.00 per dozen. Large two year olds, 5 to 6 feet high, 60c each, $5.50 per dozen. GARDEN HUCKLEBERRY--Novelty of 1906.--When this new fruit was first offered to us last spring we had but little confidence in it, but after growing it on our own grounds and testing the fruit, we are glad to recommend it to our customers. It belongs to the Solanum family (Solanum Nigrum), which is the same class botanically as the Tomato, Egg Plant, Potato and other well known plants. In South Dakota it is known as Stubbleberry and is quite popular. The fruit is non-edible and by some considered injurious when green, but when ripe they are large, about one-half inch in diameter, of shining black color and make delicious pies, preserves and jam. Plants are easily grown and immensely productive. Full directions for cooking will be sent with each package. Fruit ripens the first season from seed and keeps in good condition for weeks. Per pkt. of about 50 seeds, 15c.

DON'T FAIL TO ADD THE FRUIT TREE COLLECTION DESCRIBED ON PAGE 101 TO YOUR ORDER.

52. SEED CATALOGUE AND GARDEN GUIDE.

Flower Plant Novelties

[image] NEW DOUBLE FLOWERING BEGONIAS.

The novelty pages in a catalogue are always of interest to flower lovers and this year we offer many valuable novelties in flower plants which have been collected from various parts of the world, and thoroughly tested in our own greenhouses and on our trial grounds. Descriptions were carefully made from nature aud [and] we are sure all will please our customers. In our general list, on pages 69 to 91, will also be found many valuable novelties in this line. Plant orders should amount to at least 25 cents. You may select plants amounting to $1.20 for $1.00, $2.50 for $2.00, or $7.00 for $5.00 postpaid.

NEW DOUBLE FLOWERING BEGONIAS. All plant lovers will want to try these. They are a new departure and one deserving the greatest praise for their strong, vigorous growth, attractive foliage, handsome shaped double flowers, brilliant colors, and above all their wonderfully free flowering propensities. In fact the superintendent of our greenhouses says it is rather difficult to propagate a sufficient number of plants as every branch is loaded with bloom, and the little cuttings produce flowers while still in the sand, almost before striking root. Of the easiest culture and desirable for either pots or bedding. There are four distinct colors as follows: Boule de Neige.--Large, full; pure white flowers with light yellow stamens. Each 15c. Triumph de Lorraine.--Scarlet; a profuse bloomer; the finest of the four; color of bud and flower a rich, bright scarlet. Each 15c. Glorie de Montet.--Is perfectly double; bright rosy carmine. Each 15c. Nancy.--Has a clear pink center with a deep pink edge. Each 15c. The Set of Four Double Flowering Begonias for only 50 cents.

PURPLE FOUNTAIN GRASS. Pennisetum Rueppelianum.--A beautiful annual ornamental grass, growing about 2½ feet high, producing long, graceful, cylindrical purplish plumes. An excellent ornamental plant, and the most appropriate to use as an edging to a bed of Cannas. Young plants ready in May. Each 10c, $1.00 per dozen, $6.00 per $100 [100].

COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY BEGONIA. This variety is sometimes called "Snail Begonia" on account of the peculiar formation of the leaves. The form is exceedingly odd and unique. The striking peculiarity which distinguishes it from all other begonias consists in the fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side by side but one of them winds in a spiral-like way until in a full grown leaf there are four of these twists lying on top of the leaf nearly 2 inches high. The leaf has a metallic lustre, dark silvery in the center, shading into coppery rose toward the margin, which is broadly and evenly edged with the same hue, but darker and more brilliant. Very curious. Each 25c.

[image] LOUISE ERDODY BEGONIA.

PEACHBLOW HIBISCUS. One of the finest free flowering plant novelties offered in recent years. It is a "sport" from the double red Hibiscus Rosea-Sinensis. The flowers are double and from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, of a charming rich, clear pink color, with a small, deep crimson center; an entirely new and beautiful shade. It blooms abundantly and continuously, even on small plants, during the entire summer and fall months; may be easily wintered in the house. Large plants, 2 to 3 years old, make a magnificent show. Each 20c, 3 for 50c.

[image] DOUBLE NASTURTIUM.

DOUBLE NASTURTIUM. Did you ever see one? Few people have but we have a fine lot of them this year and are offering them at a low price. It is a most charming novelty which is really difficult to describe. The flowers are large and fully double, which gives them a very different appearance from any others. They have a rich, spicy fragrance. Some flowers are of a bright yellow and some of a rich, dark orange crimson, with shading of deep mahogany red. It is not a "freak", with a few small insignificent [insignificant] flowers, but a really good double flower 2 to 2½ inches across, which will instantly attract the attention of everyone who sees them. Plant is a strong, vigorous grower, of climbing habit, and fine for trellises, window boxes, vases, etc. It is a constant bloomer; never produces seed. Each 15c, 4 for 50c.

[image] PEACHBLOW HIBISCUS.

CAMELIA VINE. In the Camelia Vine (Calystegia Pubescens) we have a flower of true Camelia shape and size, perfectly double and of most beautiful delicate rose color. Of easiest culture growing well in any soil or location. Vine is of rapid growth, quickly covering trellis or porch and growing to a height of 15 to 20 feet. For best results set 12 to 18 inches apart. Leaves are lance shape, dark green, and lap like shingles. Roots live in ground over winter. Blooms continuously from May to October and pleases everyone. Each 15c, dozen $1.50.

GLORIE DE LORRAINE BEGONIA. Greatest of all Begonias. Grows from 10 to 12 in. high. Throughout the entire winter completely hidden with soft, rosy-pink flowers. This is one of the great plant novelties, specimen plants selling in cut flower stores from $1.00 to $2.00 each. Strong plants 30c each.

IDEAL FEVERFEW. Originated on our place and is far superior to the older sorts. It is a vigorous, strong growing plant bearing large clusters of unusually large flowers, which are pure snowy white without any yellow shading or center. Each 15c, dozen $1.25.

SHASTA DAISY. One of the most marvelous productions in the flower line that has ever been brought to the notice of floriculturists. It can be grown out of doors by anybody, where it is not cold enough to kill oak trees. It is perennial, blooming better and more abundantly each season. The flowers are extremely large and graceful, averaging about four inches in diameter with three or more rows of petals of the purest glistening whiteness, and are borne on single, stiff, wire stems, nearly two feet in length. It originated with Luther Burbank, the "wizard of horticulture." Strong plants 15c each, $1.50 dozen.

LONICERA KURTZWEILII. A new purple-leaved variety of Honeysuckle, which originated with Mr. Kurtzwell. It is a sport of the popuular [popular] Hall's Japan. Has dark purple leaves thickly set on the strong vines. The large clusters of flowers are produced in clear pink and dark red. Desirable vine for porches, arbors, etc. Each 20c, extra large plants 50c.

[image] CAMELIA VINE.

A NICE BED OF CANNAS WILL GIVE UNEQUALED SATISFACTION.

IOWA SEED COMPANY, DES MOINES, IOWA. 53.

[image] GOLDEN CHADWICK CHRYSANTHEMUM.

CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Novelties which attracted universal attention at the great flower shows. GOLDEN CHADWICK.--A grand novelty and one of the finest yellow varieties ever introduced. Flowers are very large, globular and showy, many of them 7½ inches in diameter. Petals are broad, of great substance and handsomely curved. Its large size is of course especially noticeable when grown as a single stem and only one flower allowed to develop on each plant. Each 25c; 5 for $1.00. MRS. T. W. POCKETT.--Deep canary yellow. Long, rather narrow reflexing florets. The most lovely flower it is possible to imagine. Of large size and healthy growth. Each 25c. MAY FOSTER.--The finest of all white varieties for pot culture. A shapely plant and showy flower. Blooms in mid-season. Each 20c. WM. DUCKHAM.--Very large Japanese incurved of a most pleasing-pink. Vigorous in growth, stout in stem, well clothed with heavy foliage and crowned with a flower eight inches in diameter. It is medium early, blooming about November 1st. Each 20c. THE BABY CHRYSANTHEMUM.--This is the smallest and prettiest of the Pompons. In color it is a bright golden yellow, the individual flower being from ½ to ⅝ of an inch in diameter, very full and double. Every flower petal is quilled, which gives the blossom quite a unique appearance. The sprays carry from 6 to 18 flowers. Fine for growing in pans or pots. Each 20c. GOLDEN CHAIN--What do you think of a Climbing Chrysanthemum? We call it a decided novelty. Plants grow to a height of ten or twelve feet and will cover a trellis handsomely. The flowers are of bright golden yellow color, but single and of small size, only about one inch in diameter. They are wonderful bloomers, continuing in flower from October until May and sometimes producing 6,000 to 10,000 blossoms. Each 15c.

HARDY POMPON CHRYSANTHEMUMS. These small flowered 'Mums are becoming very popular again, as they are the only perfectly hardy ones we have, and give showers of bloom long after frost in the fall, after most other flowers are gone. Attila.--Light apricot, tinted rose. Delicatissima.--Lower petals pale pink, center deep wine. Little Bob.--Small red flowers, very free. Snowdrops.--Pure white. Utan.--Light magenta; edged and tipped white. Each 10c, doz. 75c.

JAPANESE VARIEGATED ACORUS For several years past we have been trying to work up our stock of this grand new variegated plant so as to have sufficient to offer to our trade. It is one of the finest plants either for outdoor beds or rockeries or growing in pots in the house. The long sword-like leaves are handsomely striped with pure white and it retains its variegation even during the hottest weather. Call be grown either in low wet places or in dry locations. We most highly recommend it either for specimen plants or bedding. Each 20c.

PONDEROSA OR AMERICAN WONDER LEMON. Nothing has ever caused half the commotion that this wonderful Lemon has. It is a true ever-bearing variety. On a plant six feet high no less than eighty-nine of these ponderous lemons were growing at one time. It was a beautiful sight to see. The tree was blooming and at the same time had fruit in all stages of development, from the size of a pea to the ripe fruit, showing it to be a true ever-bearer. Blossoms waxy white and as fragrant as orange blossoms. Fruit has been taken from this tree weighing over four pounds. The lemons have very thin rinds for such large fruit. It is the juiciest of all lemons, makes delicious lemonade, and for culinary purposes cannot be excelled. It is not uncommon to make twelve pies from one lemon. It fruits when quite small, and makes a lovely house plant. It will fruit freely the second year. Strong plants each 15c, postpaid. Large 2-year-old plants 50c and 75c each by express.

[image] PONDEROSA LEMON.

VARIEGATED STEVIA. During the past three seasons that we have grown the variegated Stevia we have found it to be the finest ornamental foliage plant for bordering beds that we have ever seen. It is a sturdy, rapid growing, compact plant, easily trimmed to any form desired. Leaves are long and narrow, set closely on the plant and of beautiful bright green, clearly striped with broad bands of pure white. Easily grown in any location, always bright and pleasing. Each 15c, doz. $1.50. Ask for prices by the 100.

MRS. C. N. PAGE SALVIA. This variety introduced last year has proved to be the finest sort ever offered. It is of dwarf growth seldom more than 15 inches high, and is very compact; literally covered with long spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Begins blooming in July three weeks before any other variety of Salvia and blooms constantly until October. There is no variety which produces half as many flowers to the plant, and they are so thick that when the plant is at its best a person standing over it can scarcely discern the leaves, it being one solid mass of bloom of fiery brightness. As Salvias are now becoming one of the most popular of bedding plants, taking the place of scarlet geraniums, we predict a great run for this new sort. Heretofore the only objection to Salvias has been their late blooming, but that is now overcome in this new sort. Each 15c; dozen $1.50.

[image] THE FAIRY WATER LILY

THE FAIRY WATER LILY. Leaves strikingly like a water lily but of a yellowish color, with darker veins, dark purple underneath and curiously rough and pitted. Its flowers which are produced freely the year round, are white with a yellow center like miniature Water Lilies and curiously borne on the same stem which bears the leaves. Will grow in either deep or shallow water and is a charming plant for the aquarium. Nice plants 15c each, 4 for 50c.

12 ACRES IN FLOWERS; 24 LARGE GREENHOUSES. We invite flower lovers to visit Floral Hill, Cor. 30th and Kingman Blvd. Our Greenhouses and floral trial grounds here are a revelation of the beauties of nature unsurpassed in any part of the west.

[image] MRS. C. N. PAGE SALVIA.

IT PAYS TO PLANT OUR HARDY ROSES. SEE LIST ON PAGES 81, 82 AND 83.