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flower Seed Q)ebuhirites 
™W MANY ARE ALL-AMERICA AWARD WINNERS 
Nowhere in the world can better strains of Flower Seeds be found 
'JwrAV, for American Gardens than those offered in this catalog. 
They are grown, selected and tested under the most 
' ir scientific methods. 
ASTER. VICTORY GIANTS (A) (Honorable Mention) 
1220 Similar to California Giants in huge size and luxurious long petal age. They 
% - make a delightful light-colored mixture, with no reds, but with salmon-pinks, lav- 
"^f to 'tto'—jJ enders, blues and whites predominating. Stems are strong and straight and 
.||[ ^P* 1 jpt Tr- -J. growth is vigorous. Highly prized tor their earliness. Crown flowers 5 inches 
across, plants are sturdy and grow 3 feet tall Pkt., 25c 
^* COSMOS. SEMI-DOUBLE ORANGE RUFFLES (A) 
^ 2029B Vivid and intense golden orange, the two or three extra rows of petals 
, lend an airy butterfly-like beauty to the richly colored large blossoms. Very free 
blooming. Orange Ruffles comes into flower ten days to two weeks earlier than 
Orange Flare. The three to four foot plants remain in bloom about six weeks 
without attention or almost indefinitely if the older flowers are removed Pkt., 25c 
PETUNIA MARIGOLD. GOLDEN BEDDER (A) (Bronze Medal) 
AMERICA 2705 At our trial grounds at Red Bank, N. J., this new Marigold began blooming 
before any other variety, and continued throughout the season. The plants grow 
into symmetrical mounds about one toot high, and are covered with golden orange 
flowers. The formation of the flower is most artistic. It has a fairly double crest 
in the center, which is surrounded with outer guard petals, giving it a distinct ap- 
pearance. It lends itself admirably as a cut flower Pkt.. 25c 
ZINNIA, FANTASY MELODY (A) 
4689 Melody brings a new color not only to the Fantasy group, but a distinctly new shade 
in Zinnias as a whole. A rich orchid lavender, the color is most intriguing, particularly in 
flower arrangements. The medium sized flowers have finely curled and twisted petals, 
light and dainty in appearance. The two and a half foot plants are very free blooming, 
start flowering early and give a wealth of bloom throughout the season Pkt., 25c 
MARIGOLD. SUNKIST (A) (Silver Medal) 
2723A Developed as an orange-colored sport from last year's winner, Butterball. It is a 
dwarf, compact, very early, continuous blooming, dwarf double French Harmony type. It 
comes practically true, 6 to 12 inches tall, and the many attractive flowers are to lVz inches 
across. Grand for bedding, edging and pot-culture Pkt., 25c 
PETUNIA, ALL-DOUBLE. AMERICA (A) (Silver Medal) 
3322 The first all-double Petunia to be produced in America. America is the all-double 
type, of medium size, carnation-flowered, and mauve-pink in color. Petunia America is a 
hybrida nana, an abundant bloomer from early summer to frost, for bedding and cutting. It 
is uniform and true. Height 10 to 12 inches Pkt., 50c 
i StiLLt PETUNIA, IGLOO (A) (Bronze Medal) 
a± ' ■ ^'^^tftt; , 3298 Igloo is just about the most reckless bloom- 
ittmr - *AkjML . t.^fc: in< 3- white hybrida nana compacta so iar devel- 
0^^al^9t^ *^^T^^. S^SL* oped. Plants are very uniform and compact grow- 
W auti^^ ing ' 12 to 15 mch e s tall- The small, H-2 inch, 
1 M » K ' ^F-i ' creamy white single flowers with yellowish throats 
■m > T 1 v ^4 . ^, ti. cover the plants in a sheet of bloom from early to 
~ dff"- . i_ late in the season. Excellent for beds or borders. 
• ' K t * j 9 , A j^- t yflol - A - BLUE ELF tp) 
■^■L"*^ ^ » ^ j ' 4532 A whimsically beautiful viola. The 9 inch 
^» 9 ^ MA 'd^r ^iw - ' \ plants are covered with blossoms that average 3/ 4 
'iJHr \ inch in diameter. 
|L ^ s } 3mtB? The upper petals are deep-violet blue; the lower 
e-4 J 6 petals are light-violet blue with a gold eye and 
f Jmi " black lines radiating from the center. The foliage 
P^^^^k^^^^k ^ *wKS*~M ls sma l' and dark green. 
^f^'^^^f SP^itm " ^ S a P ererm ial, but best treated as an annual. 
T *" •> ^^djPV*fl^k March sown seed produces flowers in June and 
WKL ^^ . A >^^^K^^H| flowering will continue as late as August. 
SB^UUUUUUuImbumB Blue Elf is ideal for rock gardens, damp shady 
PETUNIA IGLOO I Places, window boxes, massed low bed effects, and 
■ f o'r edging borders. As a cut flower, it makes a 
■■■VaaUaHaUaVaaaBH /ery dainty effect in shallow vases Pkt. 25c 
3~Een<)ersorLS Ofmerkan ^Beauty GoLL ofcAlew ^Verbenas w 
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Shown in Colors on Page 58 
4521 Special Offer: The Collection of six packets $1.00 
Plate No. 
3. 4490 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. The giant 
hybrid, the florets measure over 1 inch in 
diameter. The color shades from clear 
rose-pink to rose-red. 
4. 4487 Brilliant. Rich, deep, flame-rose with 
white eye, which helps to bring out the 
brilliant color. 
Price of above named varieties, per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 25c 
Explanation of the letters following the various species of flower seeds: ( A ) Annual, (P) Perennial, (CA) Climbing Annual, (CP) Climbing 
Perennial, (B) Biennial, (TP) Tender Perennial. Cultural directions printed on back of seed packets. 
Plate No. 
1. 4491 Lavender Glory. A glorious color not 
hitherto known in Verbenas — a true lav- 
ender, with cream white eye. 
2. 4514 Spectrum Red. This magnificent Ver- 
bena is brighter than any other Verbena 
yet introduced, having no eye. 
Plate No. 
5. 4515 White Beauty. The largest and finest 
pure white variety ever introduced. Contin- 
uously in flower. 
6. 4489 Royale. The color is a rich deep royal 
blue with a large yellow eye. 
4520 Mixed. A fine blend of giant flowering 
varieties. Price per 1000 seeds, 60c; pkt., 25c 
