. ANTHEMIS (Hardy Marguerite) 1150 Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bear- ing all summer daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms; ex- cellent for cutting; 2 feet 10 ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 1216 Qrandis. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest Africa. It forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet high; its flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the upper surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue. There are few annual flowers grown in the garden more valuable for cut flower work than the Arctotis. It is easily grown from seed, and may be started in hotbed, in the house, or
. ANTHEMIS (Hardy Marguerite) 1150 Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bear- ing all summer daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms; ex- cellent for cutting; 2 feet 10 ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) 1216 Qrandis. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest Africa. It forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet high; its flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the upper surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue. There are few annual flowers grown in the garden more valuable for cut flower work than the Arctotis. It is easily grown from seed, and may be started in hotbed, in the house, or in the open ground, the seed germinating in about five days, and the plants may be expected to come into bloom early in July and continue until quite hard frost. It delights in a sunny situation. As a cut flower it is especially valuable, the blooms lasting a week or ten days in water, and if undeveloped buds are cut and placed in a sunny window every one will open and produce as fine flowers as though left on the plant. i oz., 30 cts 10 Dkeek's Antikkhinums ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) Within the last few years Snapdrapons have become immen- sely popular. This is not to be wondered at, as, whether used for cutting or for show in the garden, they are one of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We ofifer two distinct types, the large-flowering, tall-growing or giant, and the equally large-flowered, half dwarf variety, our trials the seeds sown out of doors the first week of May came into bloom early in July, remaining in full flower until November. For earlier flowering, they may be started indoors or in a frame in March, transplanting them to the open when the weather is suitable. Giant Varieties. Of tall growth, very large individual flowers: In 1171 Scarlet 10 1172 White 10 1173 Yeliow 10 > 50 1174 Garnet 10 1175 Pink. SilverPink 10 1176 Rose. Rich rose 10 1179 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors 1180 Qiant Mixed. A splendid mixture, c
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