OF SPECIAL MERIT for 1938 



Sweet Pea, Abundance 

 New Many-Flowered Class 



1790 Distinct and entirely new Sweet Pea — tlie forerunner 

 of a new class which undoubtedly will become most popular 

 with gardeners everywhere. Its outstanding characteristic 

 is that it produces six good sized flowers to a stem as a rule, 

 but even seven and eight blooms to a stem are not un- 

 common. Occasionally stems with as many as nine flowers 

 have been found, so that the name "Abundance" seems 

 quite appropriate. 



The plants are of exceptional vigorous growth and bloom 

 freely and abundantly over a long period. The flowers are 

 bright clear warm mauve such as is found in some Cattleya 

 Orchids. They are placed artistically along the stems which 

 are long, strong and wiry. Make a charming bouquet. 



Pkt. 2Sc: 2 pkts. 4Sc; Vz oz. $1.35. 



Eschschoitzia, My Favorite ' 



1354 Plants are of strictly erect, uniform growth, 15 in. tall, and as 

 they do not spread or sprawl are of the most tidy appearance throughout 

 the season. The foliage is of a distinct silvery green color in perfect 

 harmony with the fine large flowers which are apricot-buff suffused sal- 

 mon. The inside of the flower petals is several shades deeper and shows 

 a most attractive silky sheen. Highly desirable for edgings and borders, 

 Pkt. 2Sc; 2 pkts. 4Sc; S pkts. $1.00. 



Mignonette, Red Monarch 



1475 Enormous trusses of the deepest red imaginable. Plants are of 

 compact growth, making them equally valuable for outdoors and pot 

 culture. The magnificent, well-formed spikes are quite fragrant and fur- 

 nish excellent material for bouquets throughout the summer and fall. 

 Mignonette delights in a fairly moist sandy soil which is well enriched 

 with thoroughly decomposed manure. Frequent cutting of the spikes 

 will insure a good crop throughout the season. 



Pkt. ISc; Vg oz. 40c; Vi oz. 70c. 



Calendula, Orange Fantasy 



1141 Quite a departure from the old type of Calendulas. The 

 fine large blooms, which grow 3 5^4 in. across, are of a rich deep 

 coppery orange with the petals edged deep mahogany-red. The 

 blooms are composed of a few rows of long, beautifully twisted 

 outer petals and numerous short, attractively interlaced inner 

 petals which form a distinct, heavy crest around a large ma- 

 hogany-bronze center. Showy and unusual. Fine cut flowers. 

 Plants grow about IS in. high and are very free blooming. 



Pkt. 25c; 2 pkts. 4Sc; S pkts. $1.00. 



Zinnia, Fancy Tints 



2064 The largest of all Zinnias, vrith the blooms often growing 

 5 in. or more across and as much as 4 in. deep. The color is a 

 glorious combination of cerise tints, gold and rose. A true Giant 

 Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia which will make a beautiful display in 

 the garden and also furnish excellent cut flower material. 



Pkt. 20c; Vg oz. 50c; % oz. 90c. 



Aster, Vick*s Supreme 



1087 Gorgeous Aster which has so many good points in its favor 

 it should have a place in every garden. The flowers are excep- 

 tionally large, artistically formed and of a 

 dainty shell-pink color. The long narrow petals 

 are interlaced in a most pleasing manner. Plants 

 grow about 20 in. tall and are low branching, 

 thereby producing extra long stems. A cut flower 

 of great merit. Sure to attract attention. 



Pkt. 20c; Vg oz. 60c; >A oz. $1.00. 



Snapdragon 

 Super Majestic (Rust-Resistant) 



972 All Colors, Choicest Mixed If you have had trouble 

 growing Snapdragons on account of the rust disease, we 

 suggest that you try this new strain which is highly im- 

 mune to the disease. Spikes grow about 2 ft. tall and in our 

 gardens many plants were seen each with 20 to 30 spikes in 

 bloom at the one time. Of course, these were grown under 

 ideal conditions; 10 to 20 spikes per plant were about 

 average. Individual flowers are quite large and well placed 

 on the long spikes; the lateral ones nearly equalling the 

 central one for size and form. 



All the colors found in this wonder flower are in this mixture 

 and there are others never seen before in Snapdragons. Be 

 sure to grow it for it is lovely for all purposes. 



Pkt. 2Sc; 1/16 oz. 60c: Vs oz. $1.00. 



Zinnia, Fancy Tints 



Sweet Pea, Ahuiuluuc 



Asler, Vick's Supreme 



WM. HENRY MAULE PHILADELPHIA 59 



