Flower Seeds 



Dreer's Ultra-Double Cornflower 



Dreer's Special Strain of 

 Ultra-Double Centaurea cyanus 



A remarkable new strain which is bound to replace 

 the old type as soon as florists have seen it. Forms 

 lovely, large, fully double flowers of exceptional beauty. 

 The plants grow 2 feet higli and bear a great profusion 

 of long-stemmed blooms. We highly recommend it to 

 everybody. 



Blacb Boy. A fine deep purple. 



Blue Boy. The typical Cornflower blue. 



Finkie. A very charming pink shade. 



Bed Boy. An unusually showy bright red. 



Snowman. Elegant pure white blooms. 



Any of the above: Tr. pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; M lb. $1.50. 



Hardy Chrysanthemums 



Chrysanthemum, Korean Hybrids 



Korean Hybrids. Seed saved from our large acreage of 

 experimental crosses representing a wonderful range 

 of magnificent colors. Large-flowering single and 

 semi-double. Will bloom the flrst year if sown early. 

 Tr. pkt. $1.00; % oz. $2.00. 



Biverton Seedling-s. A careful selection of the finest 

 plants taken from our extensive planting of the 

 choicest varieties and many seedlings. Also will 

 bloom the first year if planted early. Tr. pkt. 50c; 

 Va oz. $1.00. 



Japanese Anemone-Plowered. Beautifully quilled "Jap- 

 onicum" Chrysanthemums with flowers measuring 2 

 to 3 inches across. Many doubles and showy bright 

 semi-doubles. Will bloom the first year if sown early. 

 Tr. pkt. 75c. 



Wilt-Resistant Cineraria 

 Cremer*s Prize Strain 



Those who want an extra-fine strain should choose 

 this splendid wilt-resistant Cineraria which is the re- 

 sult of numerous crosses between Multifiora nana, Hy- 

 brida grandiflora, and Stellata. The flowers are larger 

 than those of Stellata and they are borne in such great 

 profusion as to make a solid mass of color. Of very 

 compact habit with small leaves. Contains a wonderful 

 range of most desirable colors. Tr. pkt. $1.00; V32 oz. 

 $3.00; Vie oz. $5.00. 



Cosmos 



Extra-Early Mammoth Sensation 



Vigorous plants growing 4 to 6 feet high, bearing 

 great masses of extra-large well-rounded broad-petaled 

 blooms in white and pink. The individual blooms mea- 

 sure 4 to 6 inches across. Most outstanding because it 

 will bloom 10 days earlier than any other strain in 

 existence. Received an Award of Merit as a 1936 All- 

 American Winner. Tr. pkt. 40c; oz. $2.00. 



Delphinium, Giant Pacific Hybrids 



It is impossible to visualize just how beautiful this 

 strain really is. It certainly surpasses anything else we 

 iiave ever seen anywhere. Tlie liuge florets measure 2% 

 to 3% inclies in diameter. They are beautifully spaced 

 on well-balanced long spikes. The colors represented in- 

 clude botli clear brilliant shades as well as the much- 

 admired pastel shades. It has sliown a marked re- 

 sistance against mildew. The percentage of perfect 

 show specimens has been exceptionally large. Tr. pkt. 

 $1.00; 14 oz. $3.00. 



Ipomoea — Morning Glory 

 Clarke's Early Mammoth Blue 



This early, large-flowering strain of Morning Glory 

 is in great demand because it blooms so much earlier 

 than any of the otlier strains in existence. Some people 

 refer to this as Moonflower, yet it is a day-blooming 

 variety with magnificent large blooms of a rich blue 

 shading to a lighter blue toward the throat. Its free- 

 blooming habit is really marvelous and it will hold up 

 well until frost. We offer you the true Clarke's strain. 

 Tr. pkt. 20c; oz. 75c; Vi lb. $2.50. 



Lilium formosanum 

 New Giant Pure White 



Tlirough very careful selection tlie originator of this 

 magnificent new strain has succeeded in securing a 

 type that bears extra-large flowers of a stainless pure 

 wliite color. It shares with other strains the ease 

 with which it is raised from seed. Many of the plants 

 will bloom the flrst year if the seed is started early 

 indoors. All of tliem are sure to bloom the second 

 year if growing conditions are anyway near favorable. 

 Tr. pkt. 50c; Vi oz. $1.25. 



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. Tr. pkt. 20c; oz. 75c. 

 Sky Blue (New). This new shade is bound to become 



exceedingly popular because of its rich, clear, and 



appealing color. Tr. pkt. 20c; oz. 75c. 

 White. There always is a great demand for this lovely 



white flower. Sweet scented. Tr. pkt. 20c; oz. 75c. 

 Mixed. Contains the three colors in a well balanced 



proportion. Tr. pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 



New Dwarf Double French Marigold 



Harmony 



Every florist should 

 have this new Marigold 

 which has proved one 

 of the most outstand- 

 ing new varieties ever 

 introduced. The plants 

 grow about 12 inches in 

 height and make a cir- 

 cular busli almost 2 feet 

 in diameter, studded 

 with graceful, colorful 

 blooms with broad, 

 gold-edged, mahogany 

 brown guard petals and 

 a high, thick cushion 

 of golden yellow center 

 petals. Tr. pkt. 25c; 

 oz. $1.00. 

 Marigold, Harmony 



Marigold, Dixie Sunshine 



This created a sensation when flrst introduced last 

 year. It is a splendid tall variety bearing great masses 

 of medium-size Chrysanthemum-like flowers on plants 

 5 feet high. The individual flowers measure 2 to 2% 

 inches in diameter and they are composed of showy 

 four-pointed florets. The color is a pleasing bright yel- 

 low. It is an exceptionally late bloomer. Tr. pkt. 50c; 

 oz. $2.50. 



We urg'e you to grow tbe new and improved strains of flowers. 



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