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Ail-American Flower Selections 



This selection was made by a representative group of seedsmen 

 and commercial growers, and is based on newness, merit, and general 

 popularity. The first three won the Gold Medal distinction for 1932- 

 33, and the following seven won the Award of Merit. pj_^ 



1. Marigold, Guinea Gold (page 25) $0 25 



2. Nasturtium, Golden Gleam (page 26) 25 



3. Canterbury Bells, Annual (page 21) 25 



4. Verbena, Beauty of Oxford Hybrids (page 28) 50 



5. Lupins, Hartwegii Giants (page 25) 35 



6. Pansy, Maple-Leaf Giants (page 26) 35 



7. Annual Delphinium, (page 22) 35 



8. Asters, WUt-resistant (page 19) 10 



9. Verbena, Lavender Glory (page 28) 35 



10. Venidium fastuosum (page 29) 35 



ALL-AMERICAN COLLECTION: One pkt. each 

 of the above winners for $2.50 



Arctotis 



Blue-eyed African Daisy 



Africa 



600 Grandis. [hA-2l^ft.] This handsome, sun-loving annual of branching 

 habit is ornamental in any garden. The large flowers are silvery white on 

 one side and lilac-blue on the reverse. A ring of bright gold rims the steely 

 blue center. They are excellent for cutting and may be started indoors or 

 in the open ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; I40Z. 30 cts.; J^oz. 55 cts.; oz. 90 cts. 



Giant California Sunshine Aster 



Arabis • Rock-Cress 



Europe 



595 Alpina. [hP-6in.] One of the loveliest and 

 earliest of spring flowers. Pure white blos- 

 soms on spreading tufts appear as soon as 

 snow disappears. Excellent in rockeries 

 and for edging. Pkt. 10 cts.; J40Z. 35 cts. 



Armeria • Sea-Pink 



Southern Europe 



605 Formosa. [hP-12in.] Dwarf rosettes of 

 grass-like leaves with rosy pink flowers 

 borne on wiry stems. Excellent for edging 

 and for rock-gardens. Pkt. 10 cts.; f^oz. 

 40 cts. 



Asparagus 



[tA-3ft.] Old World 



Because of its foliage it is often called 

 "Asparagus Fern." Grows easily and quickly 

 in a good sunny window. Valuable for cut- 

 ting and as a pot-plant. 



610 Plumosus nanus. The delicate foliage of 

 this variety is highly valued by florists for 

 cutting. Pkt. 15 cts.; 100 seeds 35 cts.; 

 1000 seeds $1.50. 



611 Sprengeri. (Emerald Feather.) Its grace- 

 ful, drooping foliage makes this very de- 

 sirable for hanging-baskets and cutting. 

 May be grown outdoors during summer or 

 indoors in winter. Pkt. 10 cts.; 100 seeds 

 20 cts.; 1000 seeds $1.10. 



Aubrietia • Rock-Cress 



Italy to Persia 



690 Large-flowering Hybrids. [hP-6in.] The 

 lovely mauve, violet, and rose flowers will 

 add brilliant color to the garden in April 

 and May. It is never seen to better ad- 

 vantage than when used in the rock-garden 

 or in crevices of a wall. Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 

 45 cts. 



Write for a copy of our circular "How to 

 Raise the Finest Asters" 



Asters mA] china 



American-grown Florists' Strains 



Asters will make a brilliant display in the garden during the late summer and fall. We 

 are offering below a range of varieties that differ in form and blooming season. In order to 

 obtain the finest flowers, care should be taken that there is no check to their growth from 

 time of starting until flowering season. If early flowers are desired, seed should be started 

 indoors and transplanted after danger of frost has passed. For autumn flowers, seed may be 

 sown outdoors. When long stems for cutting are desired, plants should be set not closer than 

 12 inches apart. 



Stokes Wilt-resistant Strains. After many years' work, wilt-resistance has been developed in 

 many of the leading varieties of Asters. These strains will produce healthier plants of 

 sturdier substance than the old types. Wilt-resistance is not to be confused with disease- 

 resistance as, unfortunately, there is no known way to combat other Aster diseases except 

 by growing the plants in an enclosed space, thereby keeping the leaf-hoppers away from 

 them. We are marking with a * all varieties on which we are offering Wilt-resistant strains. 



♦IMPROVED CREGO GIANT 



[2ft.] 



A midsummer variety. The fluffy flowers, 

 with long, shaggy twisted petals are con- 

 sidered the finest of the Ostrich-Plume or 

 Comet types. They are excellent for cutting 

 as they will keep a long time in water. 



620 Shell-Pink 626 Orchid. New. 



621 Azure-Blue 623 Crimson 



622 Rose-Pink 625 Dark Blue 

 624 White 630 Mixed 



Any of the above: Pkt. 10 cts.; Vgoz. 25 cts.; 

 V40Z. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of 6 

 separate colors for 50 cts. 



627 Indian Summer. New. The brilliant 

 copper-rose flowers are of true Ostrich- 

 Plume type. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 40 cts.; 

 I40Z. 75 cts. 



%85 HEART OF FRANCE 



[2ft.] 



This beautiful, distinct Aster will always 

 command admiration. It is the largest of all 

 red Asters, opening pure deep ruby-red and 

 darkening with age. Pkt. 15 cts.; }4oz. 

 35 cts.; i^oz. 65 cts.; oz. $2. 



*A]VIERICAN LATE BRANCHING 



[2ft.] 



The spreading branches of this type pro- 

 duce long-stemmed, chrysanthemum-shaped 

 flowers often measuring 5 inches across. 

 Flowers two weeks later than Crego. 



640 Azure-Blue 644 Mary Semple. 



641 Crimson Shell-pink. 



642 Deep Blue 645 White 



643 Deep Rose 



650 Mixture of all 6 varieties 

 Any of the above: Pkt. 10 ^ts.; Vgoz. 25 cts.; 

 1/4OZ. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25 



COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 6 

 separate colors for SO cts. 



EARLY BRANCHING or ROYAL 



[2ft.] _ 



TTiis free-flowering variety blooms during 

 early summer and lasts over a long period. 

 The branching habit of these plants makes 

 them especially suited for bedding or borders, 

 and the long-stemmed flowers are valuable 

 for cutting 



*660 Azure-Blue 663 White 

 661 Shell-Pink *664 Purple 

 *662 Rose 665 Mixed 



Any of the above: Pkt. 10 cts.; VgOZ. 25 cts.; 

 V40Z. 40 cts.; oz. $1.25 



