Novelties and Specialties 



Lupinus Hartwegi Giant 



The base-branching habit of this magnificent strain 

 of annual Lupine is of the greatest importance to every 

 florist because he can cut 4 to 6 splendid tall spikes 

 from each plant. Grows 3 to 4 feet high and may be 

 had in three splendid colors as well as in mixture. 



King Blue. Graceful spikes closely set with rich Oxford 

 blue blooms. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 60c. 



A beautiful new shade. Trade pkt. 



King Heliotrope. 

 15c; oz. 60c. 



Sky Blue. This new .shade is bound to become exceed- 

 ingly popular because of its rich, clear, and appealing 

 inlor. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 60c. 



White. 



wliite 



There always is a great demand for this lovely 



flower. Sweet scented. Tr. pkt. 15c; oz. 60c. 



TVnxed. Contains the three colors In a well balanced 



proportion. Tr. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; % lb. $1.25. 



Liupinus, Russell Hybrids 



New Hardy 



Lupinus 



Russell Hybrids 



Grown from Orlginator'a 

 Stock 



Few new flowers ever 

 have received such 

 widespread popularity as 

 these magnificent nev 

 Lupines on account of 

 the superb color range 

 including yellow, orange, 

 red, and brilliant bicolor 

 combinations never here- 

 tofore seen in Lupines. 

 Tr. pkt. 50c; oz. $3.50. 



1940 Reselected Strain 

 Green Seal 

 Originator's Stock 

 These are even more 

 beautiful than the orig- 

 inal strain representing 

 seed saved from the 

 very finest varieties. 

 Original pkts., 20 seeds 

 25c; 65 seeds 65c; 150 

 seeds $1.25; 350 seeds 

 $2.50. 



Marvelous New Marigolds 



Gold Improved 



Showy large Carnation-like flowers measuring 3% in- 

 ches in diameter. Of a rich deep orange color. Grows 

 2% feet tall and has odorless foliage. Begins bloom- 

 ing 15 weeks after sowing. Trade pkt. 15c; oz, 60c. 



Burpee's Red and Gold Hybrids 



A beautiful new strain about 2 feet tall. During the 

 summer yellow is tlie predominating color but as the 

 season grows cooler rich shades of red and gold develop 

 abundantly. Pkt. (150 seeds) SOc; 3 pkts. 50c. 



Spotlight 



This resembles the popular Harmony but is much 

 brighter and more colorful combining broad velvety 

 dark mahogany red guard petals with a bright yellow 

 tubular cushion In the center. Trade pkt. SOc; % oz. 

 $1.50; oz. $4.50. 



Sunset Oiants. Truly magnificent super-giant Marigolds 

 with blooms measuring 5 to 7% inches across. In- 

 cludes a mixture of many beautiful colors ranging 

 from primrose to deepest gold. Comes 60 per cent 

 double. Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.75. 



Early Sunshine. A valuable early blooming selection of 

 Dixie Sunshine. It will flower profusely during the 

 autumn months presenting a most creditable display 

 of lovely Chrysanthemum-like blooms of a beautiful 

 golden yellow color. 4 ft. tall. Trade pkt. 30o; oz. 

 $1.75, 



Harmony, Compact plants 12 inches tall and about 2 

 feet in diameter bearing great masses of lovely blooms 

 with thick golden yellow centers and brown guard 

 petals. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 



Tall Single French Flaming Fire. Graceful long-stem- 

 med single flowers 2 inches across, some flaming red, 

 others mottled red and yellow. Of vigorous growth 

 blooming throughout the summer and autumn. Ex- 

 cellent for cutting. Tr. pkt. 30c; oz. $1.25. 











Marigold. Chrysanthemum-Flowered Orange 



Chrysanthemum-Flowered Marigolds 



Truly marvelous autumn-flowering Marigolds with 



showy Chrysanthemum-like flowers borne profusely on 



plants 3 feet tall. 



American Beauty Orang'e 

 American Beauty Yellow 

 Any of the above; Tr. pkt. 40c; V^ oz. 75c; oz. $2.50 



Chrysanthemum-Flowered Hyhrids. Very outstanding, 

 representing a diversity of form that is most Interest- 

 ing and artistic, resembling Chrysanthemums in form 

 as well as beauty. 3 feet tall. Tr. pkt. SOc; oz. $1.75. 



Iiimelight. Artistic blooms of pale primrose yellow 

 borne abundantly on plants 20 inches tall. A vigor- 

 ous, early, and free-flowering new Marigold awarded 

 a Bronze Medal in the 1940 All America Selections. 

 Originator's pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. 50c. 



New Double Sweet-Scented 

 Nasturtiums 



Golden Gleam, Golden yellow. Oz. 10c; %, lb. SOc; lb 



$1.00. 

 Indian Chief (New). Scarlet. Oz. SOc; % lb. $1.00. 

 Mahogany Gleam. Mahogany brown. Oz. 15c; % lb. 4Qc. 

 Moon Gleam. Light golden cream. Oz. 15c; % lb. 40c. 

 Orange Gleam. Golden Orange. Oz. 15c; % lb- 40c. 

 Salmon Gleam. Brilliant salmon-gold. Oz, 15c ; % lb 



40c; lb. $1.25. 

 Scarlet Gleam. Scarlet. Oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 

 Glorious Gleam Hybrids. Includes many outstanding 



colors. Oz. 10c; % lb. SOc; lb. $1.00. 



Nierembergia coerulea 



(Hippomanioa.) Showy dwarf plants 6 inches tall 

 and a foot across covered during the summer and 

 autumn with lovely cup-shaped clear lavender-blue 

 flowers. Tr. pkt. 50c; Vie oz. $1.00. 



Outstanding New Pansies 



Dreer's Giant Rainbow Mixed 



An indescribably beautiful new strain including a 

 marvelous range of well-balanced colors. Of compact 

 growth, early blooming, and one of the finest Pansies 

 we have ever seen. Trade pkt. 75c; % oz. $1.75; % oz. 

 $3.00; oz. $10.00. 



Dreer's De Iiuxe Swiss Giants. Truly superb. Of 

 splendid form, largest size, and including a magnifi- 

 cent range of beautiful colors. Tr. pkt. 75c; % oz 

 $1.75; % oz. $S.0O; oz. $11.00. 



Phlox Driunmondi gigantea 



Salmon G-lory. Extra-large blooms of a beautiful rich 

 salmon-pink color with contrasting large creamy 

 white eye. Blooms freelv and profusely. Tr. pkt. 

 SOc; ^ oz. $1.50. 



Art Shades Mixed. Outstanding for its magnificent 

 range of beautiful colors and the extra-large size of 

 the individual blooms as well as the flower heads. 

 Grows 9 inches tall. Trade pkt. 40c; oz. $2.00. 



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