1940 FLOWER NOVELTIES 



Aquilegia, Long-Spurred, Crimson Star 



737. The most striking Columbine we have seen. Petals are deep 

 crimson with pure white spurs. Plants are slightly shorter than 

 the rest of the Long-Spurred Columbines but stems are long 

 enough for cutting. Pkt., 50c. 



Centaurea Cyanus, Jubilee Gem 



1245. Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1937. A dwarf, 

 bushy form of Centaurea Cyanus suitable for rock gardens. 

 Plants of rounded shape, bearing dark blue, medium-sized 

 flowers. Just as hardy and easy to grow as the tall variety. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



Cosmos, Early Sensation 



1405. Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1936. A distinct 

 acquisition of Cosmos as the flowers are fully as large as any 

 of the Giant types. They bloom at the same time as the early 

 blooming sorts. Plants have very heavy foliage and grow about 

 4 feet tall. Pkt., 25c. 



Cuphea, Firefly 



1475. An entirely new plant for the flower garden, somewhat 

 mindful of Scarlet Sage but more free flowering. Plants are 

 erect and bushy, about 10 inches high. Flowers are relatively 

 small but very freely produced and fiery cerise in color. Blooms 

 in about 12 weeks from sowing seed. Pkt., 25c. 



Cynoglossum, Firmament 



1287. Bright indigo-blue flowers like Forget-me-nots. Bushy 

 plants about 18 inches tall. Blooms all summer and makes nice 

 cut flowers. Pkt., 25c. 



Dianthus Laciniatus Splendens 



1538. The most striking Dianthus ever offered. Plants are dwarf 

 and compact, generally about 8 inches tall, and bear large sin- 

 gle brilliant crimson flowers with a showy white eye. Strongly 

 sweet-scented, stems long enough for cutting and its abundance 

 of blooms make this variety almost indispensable for the gar- 

 den. A hardy annual; seed may be sown as soon as the ground 

 can be prepared in the spring. Pkt., 25c. 



Hollyhock, Annual, Indian Spring 



1910. New annual Hollyhock that blooms in less than 5 months 

 from seed. Shades of pink, semi-double and nicely frilled. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



Linaria Maroccana, Fairy Bouquet 



2054. One of the daintiest of garden flowers. Plants are dwarf 

 and compact, 10 to 12 inches high and bear 20 to 30 spikes 

 of miniature snapdragon blooms. Colors include all the de- 

 lightful pastel shades. Pkt., 25c. 



Morning Glory, Scarlett O'Hara 



2273. The 1939 Gold Medal winner and justly so; not since the 

 introduction of Golden Gleam Nasturtiums have the judges of 

 the All-America selections been as enthusiastic about a new 

 flower. Quick growing and early flowering, Scarlett O'Hara is 

 ideal for covering fences and trellises. Flowers are about 4 

 inches in diameter and deep rosy crimson in color. Pkt., 25c. 



Nemesia Suttoni 



Always in evidence and a center of attraction at the big flower 

 shows throughout the country. Nemesia is either not sufficiently 

 known or else neglected as an outdoor flowering plant. It 

 somewhat resembles snapdragons but with finer foliage and 

 smaller and more graceful flowers. Nemesia is very easy to grow, 

 requiring only a sunny location and an average soil. 



2331 Suttoni Rose. 2333 Suttoni Orange. 2330 Suttoni Mixed. 



2332 Suttoni Blue. 2334 Suttoni Scarlet. Each, pkt., 20c. 



Nicotiana, Dwarf White 



2356. Nicotiana has ever been a favorite in the garden because 

 of its delightful fragrance. Unfortunately the plants have here- 

 tofore been too large and coarse looking for the smaller gar- 

 dens. We have finally found this charming dwarf form that is 

 suitable for all purposes. Plants are scarcely 15 inches high 

 and bear pure white flowers with the same delightful fragrance 

 as the old type. Pkt., 25c. 



Shakespeare's Pansies 



2407. This delightful little Pansy exactly answers the description 

 of the Pansy of Shakespeare's time, as given in Gerarde's 

 Herbal published in 1 597. Apparently lost for centuries, it 

 cropped up in California 4 years ago and has been cared for 

 ever since until now we are able to offer the seed to discrimi- 

 nating gardeners. Flowers somewhat resemble Violas but are 

 much more graceful and colorful in appearance. Very easy to 

 grow from seed and will bloom the first year if sown early. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



Petunia, Hollywood Star 



2465 Silver Medal, 1939. This lovely new Petunia offers more 

 than just a new color. The flowers consist of a 5-pointed star 

 as compared to the conventional round shape. Color is a rich 

 lively rose with an amber throat and flowers are borne so pro- 

 fusely that hardly any of the foliage is visible. Just as strong 

 and vigorous growing as the older types. Pkt., 25c. 



Petunia, Topaz Rose 



2484. A really outstanding color in Petunias. There are many 

 good pink Petunias, but none quite so striking as Topaz Rose. 

 Blooms are slightly larger than Rosy Morn and deep velvety 

 rose with almost imperceptible flecks of gold, which intensifies 

 the color. Throat is clear topaz. Pkt., 25c. 



Phlox Gigantea, Salmon Glory 



2504. Pure salmon-pink with distinct creamy white eye. This 

 variety has the largest individual florets of any of the Phlox. 

 Plants are strong and bushy in growth and not inclined to 

 straggle. Pkt., 25c. 



Scabiosa, Imperial Giants Blue Moon 



2703. So different from the older types of Scabiosa that it would 

 be hard to recognize at first glance. The old pin-cushion is 

 entirely gone from the center, being replaced by broad, waxy 

 petals, which makes a much larger bloom. Color is a rich 

 lavender-blue, equally effective indoors or out. Pkt., 2'5c. 



Scabiosa, Rosette 



2708. A fine new color in Scabiosa, that with Loveliness and 

 Peach-blossom makes 3 superb pink Scabiosas. Beautiful deep 

 rose suffused with salmon. Flowers are extra large and borne 

 on long stiff stems. Pkt., 15c. 



Stock, Double Giant Column, Gardenia 



2818. The purest white Stock ever introduced. Produces but one 

 giant spike per plant. Individual florets are full double, 2 to 

 2 1 /} inches in diameter, closely grouped on the top 13 to 14 

 inches of the 3-foot stem. Gardenia is definitely one of the 

 best cut flower subjects of today. Pkt., $1.00. 



Tithonia Speciosa, Fireball 



3024. We feel sure that Tithonia Fireball will prove to be one 

 of the most striking flowers we have ever introduced to Pitts- 

 burgh. Tall, stately plants surmounted with flowers as dazzling 

 as a ball of fire. Plants grow 7 to 8 feet tall (they may be 

 topped at 5 feet if desired) with woolly, grayish green foliage 

 clear to the base. Flowers measure 4 to 5 inches across and are 

 the most intense orange-scarlet imaginable in dazzling contrast 

 to the clear yellow center. Seed should be started indoors in 

 early March as it requires about 200 days to bring into bloom. 

 End your garden in a blaze of glory with Tithonia Fireball. 

 Pkt., 25c. 



Zinnia Fantasy, Rosalie 



3192. Two years ago we first offered Zinnia Fantasy, Star Dust, 

 a delightful shade of yellow, and now as a fit companion for 

 Star Dust, we offer Rosalie. Plants are same type of growth as 

 Star Dust, and bear the same shaggy, graceful flowers, but 

 fascinating intense rose in color. Pkt., 25c. 



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