SOME OF THE FINEST NEW ANNUALS 



2032 Ageratum, Midget Blue 



Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections; released 1940 

 A very lovely, dwarf Ageratum, 2 to 3 inches high, with 

 delicate, fine foliage which is practically smothered 

 with small, true Ageratum-blue flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2117 Antirrhinum, Rosalie 



Bronze Medal, 1940 All-America Selections 

 Rustproof. An entirely new color in Antirrhinums — 

 ^C™^ deep, rich rose with an underlying tone of topaz or 

 amber; tube and lip are of the same color which greatly in- 

 tensifies the depth and richness of color. The plants are 

 base-branching and produce from 6 to 8 huge, long, flower- 

 ing spikes. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2942 



Larkspur, Giant Imperial, Pink Perfection 



Truly an outstanding introduction. A rich lively pink 

 in color, the 2-inch florets are closely spaced on the straight 

 and heavy spikes. Early and free flowering. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3042 



New Marigold, Tall, Single, Ferdinand 



Ferdinand is single-flowered, with a neat, round, crested 

 center of dainty tubular florets in an arresting shade of golden 

 yellow, surrounded by a single row of broad, mahogany guard 

 petals on stems well over a foot long. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3043 



Marigold, Tall, Single French, Josephine 



The large mahogany flowers are ideal for bedding and cut- 

 ting, contrasting and giving a background to more lively 

 colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



3024 Marigold, Scarlet Glow 



Honorable Mention, 1941 All-America Selections 

 (*jjt\ One of the dwarf French doubles. Flowers to 2 inches 

 v™5> across, of a distinct bright bronzy red color that is rather 

 surprising and pleasing to the lover of Marigolds. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3176 Petunia, First Lady 



Silver Medal, 1941 All-America Selections 



®Of the Nana compacta variety, the uniform, compact 

 plants are practically covered with blooms 2J^ inches 

 in size and of a distinct and pleasing blush-pink especially 

 desirable for the garden. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3177 Petunia, Radiance 



Silver Medal, 1941 All-America Selections 



'^jTN There is more rich brilliance and life in the color of 

 Radiance than in any other Petunia we know. Flowers 

 23^ to 3 inches across, brilliant cerise-rose in color. Early 

 and profuse flowering, it retains its neat and uniform growth 

 late into fall. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3178 Petunia, Miniature, Violet Gem 



Honorable Mention, 1941 All-America Selections 



' Vg\A true miniature Petunia, about 6 inches in height, 

 Vjf?'' literally covered all season with rich violet-blue blooms. 

 The plants maintain their dwarf, compact form all season. 

 Ideal for border or pot-culture. Pkt. 25 cts. 



5228 Phlox, Rosy Morn 



Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selections 



(jA\)An extremely refreshing, gay and bright color corn- 

 er?' bination of deep rose-pink with a white eye; will not 

 fade in strong sunlight. The large blooms are carried on 

 12-inch stems. Very early and free flowering. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3663 



Zinnia, Super Crown O'Gold, Pastel Tints 



Lovely, pastel tints of soft yellow, old-gold, light and apricot- 

 pink, various shades of salmon, peach and buff, cerise, pure white 

 and cream. Growing about 3 feet tall, the flowers are borne 

 profusely all season. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3718 Zinnia, Fantasy, Wildfire 



The rich, dazzling scarlet flowers add a distinct note of 

 color and cheerfulness to any garden, and will enliven any 

 home when used in flower arrangements. The plants are neat 

 in habit, 2}4 to 3 feet tall. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3 7 07 Zinnia, Lilliput, Black Ruby 



Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selections 



Deep velvety, maroon blooms — a distinct color for this 

 class. Very effective if used with lighter shades. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



3/06 Zinnia, Lilliput, Pastel Shades 



Delightful, neat, and compact-growing little plants 12 to 

 15 inches in height, producing a veritable rainbow of flowers 

 in all the softest of pastel shades of apricot, peach, creamy 

 yellow, shell-pink, salmon, light rose, and orchid. Pkt. 25 cts. 



China Aster. Light Blue 



Phlox Drum-nondi eigantea, Salmon Lilory 



Scabiosa, Blue Moon 



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