Ji'NE 14, 1917. 



The Florists' R 



eview 



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ZVOLANEK'S 



WINTER ORCHID-FLOWERING SWEET PEA SEED 



The 

 lius 

 now 



Sweet Pea Seed produced by the wurld-famoaH expert, Anton C. Zvolanek, needs no intro<luction. Every variety he has produced 

 proved so thoroughly superior and reliable that each season finds the orders exceeding the seed available. We urge ordering: 

 at these official prices. 



NOVELTIES FOR 1917-18 



All novelties here mentioned were under test for several years among many sweet pea growers and several government experiment ' 

 stations. Each one is a real novelty and an improvement over the past. Never before was there such magnificent set of sweet peas in- • 

 troduced. Every one is of strict commercial value. : 



Zvulanek's I'ale Blue. The same shape and size as the Mrs. 



Ohas. Zvolanek, only the color Is a very light clear blue; 



entirely new color In sweet peas. 

 Zvolanek's Liavender Spanolin. Practically the same curly 



shape and size as the white Mrs. M. Spanolin, only the 



color is the finest lavender. 

 Zvolanek's Marquis. Navy blue, the same color as the old 



well known GrandiHora Lc Marquis, only double the size. 

 Zvolanek's Miss Y. Gilbert. Fiery scarlet orange, does not 



burn on hot days — keeping its fiery color In summer or 



in winter. 

 Zvolanek's Watchunjr Orchid. Blackseeded white: It is the 



same size and shape as White Orchid, but as blackseeded 



variety it germinates much easier. 

 Zvolanek's Helen Keller Orchid. White pink variegated. Good 



where collection is wanted. 

 Zvolanek's Miss Irene Pilat. Largest light salmon pink, three 



shades darker than Mrs. Sim Orchid, and double the size. 



Zvolanek's Mrs. I'aul Dusha. Very fine clear light pink. It 

 can be described as Winter-Flowering Elfrlda Pearson, 

 which it resembles very closely; It is only larger and a 

 more fiery pink. 



Zvolanek's Miss Gertrude Welch. Dark shell pink on white 

 ground. 



Zvolanek's Gudemore. Yellow marbled with pink. Mr. Wm. 



F. Gude says: "This is one of the most artistic winter 



sweet peas you have ever originated." 

 11 ^^^ ^^^^ ^°"'' "^"led are of the same large size and shape, 

 ^L , ,"? ^'^^ result of one single happy cross; parentage: 

 Elfrlda Pearson on Gov. Fort. 



All novelties will be ready in August, and the seed will 

 be mailed directly to the growers from I^ompoc, California 



l*rlce: »4 oz., $4.00; Yj oz., $7.00; 1 oz., $12.00. 



All of the following varieties do not need much introduc- 

 tion, as they are grown by many thousands of growers. 



OLDER WINTER ORCHID VARIETIES 



BICOLOR. 



Christmas Pink Orchid. Standard bright dark rose, wings 

 white; this variety is perfectly fixed, of the largest size, 

 and largely in demand by the eastern and middle states 

 trade. On this variety there is nothing to Improve. It 

 will be the leader for the next ten years to come. 1 oz., 

 $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 



The Czar. Most as the former, only the wings are pink. 

 Price: 1 oz., $3.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 



IMnk and White Orchid. Of the Blanch Ferry color; better 

 mixed now than in former years. Synonymous: — Sensa- 

 tion, Fordhook. Pink and White. Price: 1 oz., 50c; 

 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



SH£LT. PLNK 



3Ilss Louise Gude. The largest and best colored in the shell 



pink class; only introduced last year, but whoever has 



once grown this splendid sweet pea will alwavs do so. 



Price: 1 oz., $4.00; 4 oz., $12.00; 1 lb.. $40.00. 

 Mrs. A. A, Skach. The leader in the pinks amongst thousands 



of florists. Price: 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 

 Morning Star. Lighter pink, long stems and some earlier 



than former. 



Price: 1 oz., $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 

 Mrs. Jos. 3Ianda. Synonymous: Salma Swenson, by opening 



light pink. Increasing darker pink as the flowers get older 



— curly flowers. 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.5(»; 1 lb., $8.00. 

 Dolansky Orchid. Synonymous: Early Song Bird, light shell 



pink. 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 

 Bohemian Girl. Darker .«:hell pink, standard orange blush, 



very artistic by artificial light. 



Price: 1 oz., 75c: 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $S.OO. 



WHITE and BLISH. 



White Orchid. Synonymous: Concord White. Fordhook 

 White. For six years the leader in white 

 Price: 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb.. $5.00. 



Bridal Veil. Synonymous: Early Snowflakes, fine frilled white, 

 feoth of those varieties are white seeded; special attention 

 must be given to start the seed. If watered before sprout- 

 ing very few will come up; start the seed in damp sand 

 or sawdust, but av(jid watering until fully sprouted. 1 oz., 

 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Mrs. M. Spanolin. Synonymous: Fordhook, Sankey, well 

 known blackseeded curly white. 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 

 1 lb., $8.00. 



Venus. Synonymous: Fordhook Dainty, for six years known 

 as the grandest, best shaped flower of white, edges pink. 

 Price: 1 oz., 75c: 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



LAVEXOER, BLLE and MAROON. 



Mrs. Chas. A. Zvolanek. The largest and best clear lavender. 

 1 oz.. $5.00; 4 oz., $18.00; 1 lb., $G<1.00. 



Zvolanek's Blue. Very large of the brightest blue, or Blue Jay 

 color. I introduced the two varieties only one year ago, 

 and today we have already booked over half of the ex- 

 pected crop. Everyone who has seen these two varieties 

 wants them. No commercial Hori.'^t can afford to be with- 

 out them. 1 oz., $5.00; 4 oz., $18.00; 1 lb., $(;o.OO. 



Mrs. A. Lehman. Light blue of the Flora Norton color. 1 oz., 

 $5.0"; 4 oz.. $18. (Ml; 1 lb., $00.00. 



Rev. Father N. C. Raley. Lavender lilac. 1 oz., $5.00; 4 oz., 

 $18.00; 1 lb., $00.00. 



Black I>ady. Dark Maroon, very large. 



Price: 1 oz., $5.00; 4 oz.. $18.00; 1 lb., $00.00. 



Lavender Orchid. Well known If^vender pink. Synonymous: 

 Fordhook Pink. 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



liavender Nora. Finest l.ivender of the Unwin type. 1 oz., 

 .->nc: 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



Lavender <Jupen. Synonymous: Anita Wehrmann. Early 

 Heather; for over 8 years grown by our customers. Very 

 good lavender. Price: 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz.. $1.75; 1 lb., $5.0n. 



mXTER CiRANDUXORA SWKKT I'EAS. 



Zvolanek's link. Large shell pink. 



Greenbrook. White blushed lavender. 



Governor Fort. Salmon pink. 



Improved l*ink Beauty. Brilliant dark rose. 



Mrs. W. W. Smalley. Light satin pink. 



Watclinng. Earliest white. 



Mrs. A. Wallace. Lavender. 



Oranse Bird^ Orange Salmon. 



Bine >1ay. Bright blue. Synonymus: Cord blue. 



Fl. Denier. White. 



•lack Huntelr. Yellow. 



The Moor. Dark maroon. 



Price: 1 oz., 15c; 4 oz., 50c; 1 lb., 75c; larger lots at 50c 



per pound. 



Mrs. M. Anderson. Synonymous: Concord Purple 



TWT .."^?v- AP^-' ?J-"'^; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 



iSubian Orchid. Maroon blue. 



Price: 1 oz., $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 



Santa Ines. Lilac. 



Price: 1 oz., $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 

 "^.. '""**'" Orchid. Standard maroon, wings sky blue 

 This color is well liked among the florists 

 Price: 1 oz., $1.50; 4 oz., $5.00; 1 lb., $18.00. 



„ , . . RED, ROSE and ORANGE. 



Zvolanek s Red. The largest flowering sweet pea, on ex- 

 tremely long stems, and of the brightest scarlet red- 

 very tall. 



Britannia. Crimson scarlet, the vines being covered all winter 

 with fine large flowers. 

 Price for both: 1 oz., $4.00; 4 oz., $12.00; 1 lb., $40.00. 



Orange Orchid. Fine commercial salmon orange color 1 oz 

 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



Belgian Hero. Synonymous: Concord Salmon. Early Morn- 

 ing Star, bright orange salmon, very good in winter but 

 it burns_ during the warmer days. 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 



Servian Prince. Fine magenta rose. 1 oz., 50c.; 4 oz., $1.75- 

 1 lb., $5.00. ' ' 



Red Orchid. Synonymous: Concord Red, large crimson red 

 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00, 



President Wilson. Magenta, large curly flower. 1 oz 50c- 

 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



The Beauty. This has been known for some years as Re- 

 selected Orchid Beauty; it is double the size the flowers 

 are more apart, making very large bunches, the color 

 is a very dark fiery rose. All commercial growers want it 

 Price: 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.00; 1 lb., $10.00. 



Orchid Beauty: Dark rose, for last six years the leader 

 in this color among the greenhouse men. 

 Price: 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



Mrs. Sim Orchid. Synonymous: Rose Queen, Concord I'ink 

 light pink, ellghtly Hushed with salmon. 

 Price: 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Salmon Ort-iiid. Synonymous. Karly Spring Maid, light sal- 

 mon. 

 Price: 1 oz,, 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Miss I-iorence Roland. Salmon on yellow ground. 

 . Price: 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Apricot Orchid (Apricot). This seems to be more in favor 

 each year, especially by florists who retail. 

 Price: 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Golden Orchid. Light yellow. 



Price: I oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 



Miss Flora Fabing. Combination of pink, salmon 

 colors; very large flower and tall grower. 



Yarravva. This is the only winter sweet pea which was not 

 originated by us; the seed is grown from an Australian 

 strain. Color and growth is the same as the former 

 only standard is more hooded. 

 Price: Both, 1 oz., 50c; 4 oz., $1.75; 1 lb., $5.00. 



GOLD MKI>.\L MIXTl RE 



This mixture consists practically of every Winter-Orchid 

 Flowering variety listed, besides many novelties not yet in- 

 troduced. Each color is properly balanced, only a few of the 

 maroon, variegated and reds are in the lot. Last year we 

 sold nearly a quarter of a million packages, which had again 

 been resold by retail florists who maintain se.-d counters This 

 is the most satisfactory sweet pea mixture, as it is in full 

 bloom at any season — winter or summer. 



Price: 1 package of about 100 seeds each, L5c ; 100 pack- 

 ages, $10.00; 1,000 packages, $80.00; 5,000 package'^ 

 $.'550.00, net cash. *' ' 



LATE SI MMER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS. 



Pink Spencer. Best shell pink. 



Bumless Orange Spencer. Salmon orange. 



Re-Selected Helen I..ewis. Orange. 



lavender Spencer. Of the Flora Norton color. 



Lilac Spencer. Asta Ohn color. 



Freda White. Same as King White. 



Duplex Red. Best red. 



Fiery Bird. Scarlet orange. 



Nubian. Best and largest dark blue. 



No better Spencer for commercial use can be had 

 Price: 1 oz., 30c; 4 oz., 75c; 1 lb., $2..50. 



These late sweet peas ready latter part of 



and yellow 



August. : 



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