Novelties and Specialties in 
Flower Seeds for 1940 
| All Flower Seeds are sent POSTPAID | 

Ageratum, Dwarf Compact Fairy Pink 
Lovely New Dwarf Ageratum @ © 
1046 Blue Ball, Improved (Blue Boy). Of even, compact growth forming 
showy little mounds 4 inches tall covered with fluffy blooms of the richest 
shade of blue. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
1052 Dwarf Compact Fairy Pink. An exceptionally dwarf, compact variety 
not more than 5 inches tall studded freely with bright salmon rose-pink blooms. 
Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
An Outstanding New Alyssum © 
1078 Dwarf Violet Queen. 
Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 50c; $ oz. 75c. 
Gorgeous New Giant Crego Asters © 
1284 Blue Flame. 
Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c; ¢ oz. 75c. 
1282 Enchantress. W-R An entirely new color in Asters—a luscious shade 
of lively salmon-rose which is distinct from all others. Lovely large impressive 
blooms. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c; % oz. 75c. 
The annual white Sweet Alyssum has long been 
an indispensable garden favorite with gardeners showing special preference for 
the dwarf compact form. This new Alyssum also forms neat compact plants 
valued for beds and borders but its flowers are a very pretty bright violet-pink. 
W-R For richness and purity of color this magnificent 
new Crego Aster cannot be excelled. The flowers are large and well-formed. 
They are carried on fine long stems and are borne in the greatest profusion. 
Aquilegia longissima 
Three Beautiful 
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Aquilegia—cotumbine i © 
1215 Long-Spurred Crimson Star. 
Truly charming flowers of extca-large size 
having attractive long spurs. The color of 
the corolla is white whereas the outer 
petals are coppery crimson. Pkt. 25c; 
special pkt. 75c. 
1216 Longissima. A most appealing 
variety with extra-long spurs often mea- 
suring 4 inches in length. The large well- 
formed blooms are a beautiful delicate 
yellow color. Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.25. 
1218 Longissima Hybrids (New). A 
very interesting new strain representing 
many fine colors all with long-spucred 
blooms secured by crossing Longissima 
with the Elliott Hybrids strain. Pkt. 30c; 
3 pkts. for 75c. 

Explanation of Symbols The symbols used throughout this book are bound to help you 
with your garden planning. 
They make it easy to tell at a 
glance the character of the plant and their adaptability to various growing conditions. 
@=Annual. Annual flowers complete their life circle within 
one growing season. They must be sown every year. 
@®)=Biennial. These require two years to bloom. Seed sown 
during one season will produce flowering plants the second 
year. Occasionally they live longer than two years. 
{HHP|= Half-Hardy Perennial. These cannot stand much 
frost but may be kept alive by bringing indoors, placing in the 
cold frame, or covering securely during the winter. 
ffP|=Hardy Perennial. These last for several years, with- 
standing considerable frost provided the soil is well drained. 
(fP|=Tender Perennial. Tender perennials may be kept 
growing throughout the year in the house or greenhouse. Many 
of them are showy bedding plants for a summer and fall display. 
§=Climbing Plants. Climbing and trailing plants which 
are best grown with a support on which they can climb. 
A=Suited to Rock Garden. Most plants suited to rock 
gardens are also desirable for dwarf beds and borders. The 
smaller the rock garden the smaller the plants should be. 
@=Suited to Semi-Shade. Most plants suited to semi- 
shade also do well in a sunny exposure. Semi-shade means 
some sun for part of the day or a location where the plants 
receive ample indirect light from above. 
@=Suited to Shade. Few plants do in dense shade but 
those marked in this way will be found quite satisfactory. 
There are no annuals which will bloom in deep shade. 
+ Seeds marked with a * often are sown in late fall outdoors to 
germinate the following spring. Spring germination is quickest 
if they are placed in water and set in the freezing chamber of 
an electric refrigerator. To secure the beneficial effect of 
alternate freezing and thawing, thaw them out once a week and 
then freeze again. They will be ready for sowing after two to 
three weeks of this treatment. 


