. Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas (Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Pin Cushion Flower, etc.) These are firm favorites with many of our customers. Seed can be sown any time in the spring after danger of frost is past. They grow 2J to 3 feet high, and come into bloom early in July, and continue without interruption until hard frost. The beautiful fiowers in exquisite shades are borne on long stems, and when cut keep in perfect condition for theiest part of a week. They make effective borders or beds, and no garden is complete without Scabiosas, especially where flowers are wanted for cutting. S
. Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas (Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Pin Cushion Flower, etc.) These are firm favorites with many of our customers. Seed can be sown any time in the spring after danger of frost is past. They grow 2J to 3 feet high, and come into bloom early in July, and continue without interruption until hard frost. The beautiful fiowers in exquisite shades are borne on long stems, and when cut keep in perfect condition for theiest part of a week. They make effective borders or beds, and no garden is complete without Scabiosas, especially where flowers are wanted for cutting. See colored plate opposite page 57. per J oz. per pkt. 3943 Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue SO 30 SO 10 10 10 10 15 15 50 10 SCAEIOSA C.\UC.\SICA New Scabiosa Caucasica 3947 Giant Hybrids {Isaac House Strain). A great improve- ment over the Caucasica, being more vigorous with larger and longer stems and heavier petals, which are ruffled as well as slightly frilled on the edges. Colors range from white to darkest blue, but delicate lilac and mauve predominate. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for SmilaX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) p^.^^ pj^.p 3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse or conser\'atory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indis- pensable. I oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts SO 10 SchizanthUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. per pkt. 3967 Dwarf Large-flowered Mixed. Forming compact pyramidal plants a foot
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