. 1902 catalog : pure & sure seeds. Nursery stock Missouri Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ....APCTOTIS A Magnificent New Annual from South Africa. Forms profusely branched bushes of about 2 to 2% feet in height and breadth. Leaves are sof*. and whitish on both surfaces. Its flower-heads, borne on long stems and rising well above the foliage, are large and showj-, from 2/^ to 3 inches across; the ray florets, being pure white on the upper surface, are embellished by a narrow yellow zone at their base; reverse of petals pale lilac. Un
. 1902 catalog : pure & sure seeds. Nursery stock Missouri Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ....APCTOTIS A Magnificent New Annual from South Africa. Forms profusely branched bushes of about 2 to 2% feet in height and breadth. Leaves are sof*. and whitish on both surfaces. Its flower-heads, borne on long stems and rising well above the foliage, are large and showj-, from 2/^ to 3 inches across; the ray florets, being pure white on the upper surface, are embellished by a narrow yellow zone at their base; reverse of petals pale lilac. Under the influence of bright sunlight, the flowers spread out almost flat, and the pure white of the ray florets contrasts beautifully to the light blue disk with its slightly projecting white stamens; a lovely combination of colors. Being of very easy culture, the plants produce their splendid flowers most abundantly and in constant succession from early summer to the autumn. A magnificent and prominent novelty. No. 533. Packet, 15c; 2 for 25c. "KLONDYKE" COSMOS The Only True Yellow Cosmos A true golden yellow color; a rich type. Foliage somewhat more dense than other forms. Flowers 2 or 3 inches in diameter on graceful stems. A free bloomer 3*' late summer and autumn. No. 706—Packet, 5c. ^ CHRISTMAS TREE ASTER I. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Plant Seed Company (Saint Louis, Mo. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. St. Louis, Mo. : Plant Seed Company
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