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Helianthus,   New   Red   Sunflower
down firmly with the hand and water with a fine
spray. Keep in a greenhouse; when plants are
large enough, pot off as required. All colors, splendid mixed.   Pkt, 25c.
GILIA TRICOLOR. "Bird's Eyes." Annual, 9 inches
to 1 foot high. Flowers pale lilac, yellow toward
the center, with five purple spots. Charming combination of colors.    Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; lb., $5.00.
GODETIA. Annual, 1 to 2 feet high, with large, showy
flowers. Especially valuable for sowing in partially
shady places.
Duchess of Albany.    Pure white.    Pkt., 10c.
Crimson Glow.    Rich deep crimson.    Pkt 10c.
Lady Albemarle.   Large, brilliant crimson.    Pkt, 10c.
Lady Satin Rose.    Bright carmine.    Pkt., 10c.
Hybrids, Mixed Colors.   Pkt, 10c; oz., 50c.
GOMPHRENA GLOBOSA. "Globe Amaranthus." Annual, XYz to 2 feet high. Producing numerous flowers resembling clover heads, which are cut and dried
as an everlasting flower. White, pink, purple and
striped,  mixed.    Pkt,   10c.
GYPSOPHILA ELEGANS. Annual, 1% to 2 feet high.
Much used for bouquets for mixing with carnations
and other flowers. Flowers small, white; blooming
best in the winter season. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
paniculata. Perennial, 2 feet high. Flowers smaller
than the preceding. White and used for bouquets.
Blooms during the summer season.    Pkt, 10c.
HELIANTHUS. "Sunflower." Annual, 6 to 7 feet.
Well known showy plants for summer flowering.
Sow the seeds in the spring in the open ground
where they are to remain and flower.
callfornicus. Double yellow. Pkt., 5c.
globosus flstulosus. Large double globular-shaped
flowers.    Pkt., 5c.
Chrysanthemum Flowered, Double.   Very large, perfect    flowers    resembling     giant     chrysanthemums.
Flowers  on  long stems, golden yellow and  double.
.Pkt   10 c.
New Red Sunflower. Flowers vary greatly in size,
from 4 to 8 inches across. Color of the" flowers
also varies, some are solid red, others with petals
tipped and other pleasing combinations of red and
gold. Planted for a background or a temporary
hedge, they are very showy. Pkt. 15c.
cucumerifollus, Stella. Single, extra fine. Pkt, 5c.
Miniature Excelsior Hybrids. See Flower Seed Novelties, page 22.
HELICHRYSUM MONSTROSUM. "Straw Flower."
Annual, 2 to 3 feet. A well known "everlasting"
flower.    Double, fine mixed.   Pkt, 10c.
HELIOTROPIUM. Perennial, 4 to 5 feet. A favorite
flower on account of its delightful fragrance. Sow
the seed in the spring In seed boxes and transplant.
Large flowered varieties mixed.    Pkt, 10c.
HOLLYHOCK. Perennial, 6 feet high. An old-fashioned favorite flower. Sow the seed in boxes late in
summer and transplant. The plants will bloom the
following summer.
Chater's  superb   strain,  finest  double.    White,  rose,
Newport  pink,   scarlet,  crimson,  sulphur  yellow   or
mixed.    Each, per pkt, 15c.
Single.    Choice mixed.    Pkt. 10c.
HUMULUS JAPONICUS VARIEGATUS. "Japanese
Hop." A beautiful annual climbing plant. Leaves
marbled and splashed with white on light and dark
green ground. Very effective for screens, arbors,
etc. Sow the seed in spring when the weather is
warm and settled.   .Pkt, 10c.
HUNNEMANNIA FUMARIAEFOLIA. "Mexican Poppy,"
Perennial, 2 to 3 feet. Large flowers resembling the
California poppy, but more bowl-shaped and of a
light canary-yellow color. Very free flowering and
especially valuable for cutting purposes, the blooms
lasting a long time in water. Blooms freely the
greater part of the season. If sown in the spring
or summer will bloom within a few months of the
time of sowing.    Pkt, 10c.
IPOMOEA LEARI. "Blue Dawnflower." Perennial
climbini: vine, 30 to 40 feet. Likes a warm, sunny
situation. Soak the seed in hot water a few hours
before planting and sow in spring when the weather
is warm and settled.    Pkt, 10c.
grandiflora alba. "White Moonflower." Perennial
climbing vine, 15 to 20 feet. Large white, fragrant
flowers 5 Inches in diameter. Treat the seed the
same as the above variety. Pkt, 15c.
Heavenly Blue. Annual, 15 feet. Flowers large, sky-
blue, flowering in the fall. The most beautiful of
all. Treat the seed the same as the above. Pkt, 10c.
imperialls. "Imperial Japanese Morning Glory." Annual, 15 to 20 feet. Flowers large, varying in color
from pure white to carmine, through blues and purples of every shade to almost black.    Pkt, 10c.
KENNEDYA.    See Flower   Seed Specialties, page 20.
KOCHIA TRICHOPHYLLA. "Summer Cypress." Annual, 3 to 4 feet high. Forms very decorative, compact bushes with fine light green foliage, which turns
deep red in the fall. Very ornamental for planting
as a background or temporary hedge. Sow in spring.
Pkt. 10c.
LARKSPUR.     Annual,   3   feet   high.     Free   flowering
plants.    Useful for beds and also for cutting.
tall stock—flowered, branching double.    Azure blue,
dark   blue,   shell   pink,   lustrous   carmine,   white   or
mixed.    Each, per pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
dwarf rocket.    Height 2 feet.    Mixed.    Pkt, 5c.
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS. "Everlasting Pea." Perennial vine, 4 feet. Free flowering plants, mixed
colors.    Pkt., 5c.
"White Pearl. Very large, snowy white blossoms
on long stems. Very hardy and grows quickly.
Pkt   15c.
spiendens. "Pride of California." A perennial climbing pea. Flowers very large, rich deep crimson, and
produced in great clusters.    Pkt, 15c.
LAVATERA TRIMESTRIS. Annual, 3 feet high, producing large saucer-shaped flowers. Sow in spring.
Rose color or -white.    Each, per pkt, 5c.
LINARIA CYMBALLARIA. "Kenilworth Ivy." A
charming little perennial trailing plant. Useful for
baskets, rock work, etc. The flowers are like a
miniature Snap-Dragon; color lavender and purple,
and contrast well with the small ivy-shaped leaves.
Pkt, 10c.
LINARIA MAROCCANA. Annual, 12 to 15 inches high.
Very pretty sown in masses. Mixed hybrids. Pkt,
10c.
LINUM GRANDIFLORUM RUBRUM. "Scarlet Flax."
Annual, 1 to 2 feet high. Very effective for planting
in masses in large beds; also for sowing broadcast
on waste ground. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
perenne. Perennial, 1 to 1% feet, bright blue flowers.    Pkt., 5c.
LOBELIA. Annual, 4 to- 6 inches, forming compact,
free flowering plants much used for edgings, etc.
Sow the seed in February in seed pans of fine light
soil. Do not cover the seed, but sow on the surface
and press down firmly with the hand and water
with a fine spray. As soon as large enough to be
handled, the seedlings may be pricked out into
shallow boxes and afterwards transplanted to the
open ground.
Crystal Palace compaeta.    Rich deep blue, dark foliage.   The finest dark blue for bedding.   Pkt, 10c.
Light Blue.    Compact growing.    Pkt, 10c.
erlnus speciosa.    Dark blue, dark foliage.    Trailing.
Useful for hanging baskets.   Pkt, 10c.
hybrida Sapphire.    New, deep blue, with white eye.
Of trailing habit, valuable for hanging baskets and
window boxes.   Pkt, 15c.