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PETUNIAS 



Petunia Cream Star 



Four Newer PetuniOS 



We have grouped together these 

 four because we believe that they de- 

 serve the gardener's special attention. 

 They are outstanding newer varieties. 



3330 Cream Star. A splendid bedding 

 variety simply covered with attrac- 

 tive creamy white blooms of blunt 

 star shape. Under intense sunshine 

 the flowers are inclined to turn 

 white. 12 in. Pkt. ISc; large pkt. 60c. 



3332 English Violet. This belongs to 

 the hybrida nana class and adds a 

 delightfully new color to this valu- 

 able group. The bright purple-violet 

 flowers of velvety richness are set 

 against bright green foliage. Grows 

 12 inches tall. Pkt. ISc; large pkt. 

 60c. 



3341 Radiance. Another splendid hy- 

 brida of spreading growth carrying 

 great masses of brilliant rose flowers 

 borne profusely and continuously 

 on 12-inch plants. Pkt. 20c; large 

 pkt. 60c. 



3354 Topaz Rose. Vigorous spread- 

 ing plant of the hybrida type cov- 

 ered with showy rose blooms. 18 

 inches tall. Pkt. ISc; large pkt. SOc. 



Petunia, Balcony White 



Balcony or Large 

 Bedding Petunias 



A splendid, large, and free-flowering 

 type for window boxes, vases, hanging 

 baskets, etc. The flowers measure 3 

 inches in diameter. Also fine for beds 

 and borders. 



3269 Black Prince. Deepest maroon. 



3271 Balcony Blue. A very fine rich 

 blue with a velvety finish. 



3273 Cornflower Blue (Blue Won- 

 der). Magnificent Cornflower blue. 



3275 Balcony Crimson. A glowing 

 color set against rich green leaves. 



3277 Balcony Rose. Always greatly 

 admired for its purity. 



3279 Balcony White. Excellent pure 

 white blooms. 



Any of the above: 

 Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c. 



4902 Collection of 

 Balcony Petunias 



One packet each of the above 

 six attractive colors, value ^^ 

 $1.20, forODC 



3280 Balcony Mixed Colors. Highly 

 recommended for a colorful effect. 

 Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c; H oz. $1.00. 



Dwarf Compact Petunias ® A 



These nana compacta Petunias are of special value where space is 

 limited or where the gardener is interested in a compact bed or border 

 which will give flowers in abundance from midsummer until frost. 

 The five varieties described are all recent introductions and for those 

 who like a combination of colors we also offer a mixture. 



3305 Celestial Rose Improved. Masses 



of well-formed blooms of a bright 

 rose color. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c. 



3309 Clow. Dwarf, compact, ball- 

 shaped plants covered with bright 

 rose-red blooms accentuated by a 

 lighter throat. Very free flowering. 

 Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 60c. 



3308 Igloo (New). Bronze Medal All 

 America Selections 1943. Sturdy 

 compact plants covered from early 

 summer until frost with dainty 

 creamy white blooms with light yel- 

 low throat. The individual flowers 

 measure V/2 in. in diameter. Pkt. 

 2Sc; large pkt. 7Sc. 



3334 Cheerful. A name well chosen 

 for the bright salmon-pink flowers 

 enhanced by a pattern of deep rose 

 veins emerging from the throat. Pkt. 

 25c; large pkt. 7Sc; y% oz. $2.50. 



3312 King Henry. (Dwarf Flaming 

 Velvet). Masses of large, well- 

 formed blooms of a brilliant velvety 

 blood red color. The plants are of 

 dwarf, compact, globular habit and 

 they are very free blooming. Pkt. 

 15c; large pkt. 60c. 



3320 Dwarf Compact Mixed. In- 

 cludes a wide range of beautiful colors. 

 Pkt. 20c; large pkt. 60c; Yf, oz. $1.00. 



Bedding Petunias 



These single-flowering Bedding Pe- ' 

 tunias are indispensable for garden dis- 

 play. They will give a magnificent show 

 unequalled by any other annual be- 

 cause of their extensive blooming 

 season. 1^ ft. 



3331 General Dodds. An impressive 

 variety with brilliant rich crimson 

 flowers of large size. 



3335 Howard's Star Improved. Love- 

 ly rose-crimson with a contrasting 

 five-pointed white star. 



3339 Periwinkle Blue. Studded with 

 masses of bright blue flowers. 



3343 Rose of Heaven. Very effective 

 brilliant blooms of luminous rose. 



3345 Rosy Morn Improved. Dainty 



soft rose-pink with white throat. Very 

 graceful and delicate. 



3349 Heavenly Blue {Silvery Blue). 

 Glorious silvery blue flowers in great 

 masses. 



3351 Snow Queen. A very dwarf, 

 large-flowered variety with pure 

 white blooms. 



3352 Dwarf Topaz Queen. Scarlet 

 rose blooms with a luminous sheen. 



3353 Violet Queen. The rich velvety 

 violet color gives a striking effect. 



Any of the above: 

 Pkt. ISc; large pkt. SOc. 



Bedding Petunia Collections^^ 

 4906 One packet each of 

 the 9 showy bedding 

 Petunias, value $1.35, forSl.OO 

 4908 One large packet 

 of the same 9 varieties,-., -_ 

 yvalue $4.50. for ^5. ID 



3360 Fine Mixed. Pkt. ISc; large 

 pkt. SOc; V4 oz. $1.00; oz. $3.00. 



3362 Dreer's Peerless 

 Mixture 



We have taken great care to make 

 this a really outstanding mixture of 

 bedding Petunias to insure a colorful 

 garden display throughout the summer 

 and fall. In addition to the varieties 

 offered above we have included others 

 which we believe increase the beauty 

 of the mixture. The seed may be sown 

 right outdoors early in the spring. 

 Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 7Sc; K oz. $1.50; 

 oz. $4.50. 



Garden Magic by R. E. Biles. Per copy $3.00, postpaid. 



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