H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
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HASTINGS’ PLANTATION GROWN BULBS 
The world’s finest varieties of all kinds of bulbs that are suitable for outdoor planting 
are grown on the Hastings’ Plantation. The hundreds of thousands of Gladioli and Cannas 
in particular are sights that visitors never forget. Well over a thousand different varieties 
are grown in trials each year and each one carefully noted. Some of these are new 
European varieties. South African native species, American creations and some are originators’ 
trials sent to us for noting and rating before ever named or introduced. Only thoroughly 
satisfactory and real worth while, highest rated varieties, for the South are listed in any 
of our catalogs. Also, we give you the finest grown. Well matured, high crowned bulbs and 
fine healthy roots of full first size only, when you place your order for these beauties with us. 
HASTINGS’ CANNAS 
Hastings’ Great Display Cannas are the finest va¬ 
rieties that have ever been produced. They bloom 
from June until killed by frost and make the most 
colorful display found among flowers. They are 
simply gorgeous. 
(3190) RICHARD WALLACE Canary Yellow, 
4-Ft. This is the greatest yellow for bedding yet 
known, making great display. 2 roots, 25c. 6 for 
70c. 12 for $1.25. 100 for $7.50. 
(3170) PENNSYLVANIA Fiery Scarlet, 5-Ft. 
Greatest display red canna with green foliage of 
moderate price and excellent for taller center of beds 
with Richard Wallace. 2 roots, 25c. 6 for 70c. 12 
for $1.25. 100 for $7.50. 
(3130) KING HUMBERT Fiery Red, 5-Ft. Most 
popular of all. Like Pennsylvania except bronze 
foliage. 2 roots, 30c. 6 for 80c. 12 for $1.40. 100 
for $8.50. 
(3230) YELLOW KING HUMBERT Deep Lemon, 
Stippled Red, 4V2-Ft. Unique graft hybrid, very 
popular. 2 roots, 30c. 6 for 80c. 12 for $1.40. 100 
for $8.50. 
(3120) EUREKA White, 3V 2 -Ft. Creamy white; 
easily the best white canna. Beautiful display. 2 
roots, 40c. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75. 100 for $12.60. 
(3150) MRS. ALFRED CONARD Salmon Pink, 
4-Ft. Grandest of all cannas. Large heavy heads. 
1 root, 20c. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75. 100 for 
$12.50. 
(3128) HUNGARIA Rose Pink. 4-Ft. Large 
heads, the finest real pink. 1 root, 20c. 6 for $1.00. 
12 for $1.75. 100 for $12.50. 
(3205) THE PRESIDENT Glowing Scarlet, 4-Ft. 
Extra large flower trusses of most brilliant color. 
Considered the finest red canna of today and makes a 
wonderful show. 2 roots, 35c. 6 for 90c. 12 for 
$1.50. 100 for $10.00. 
(3220) WYOMING Orange, 5-Ft. Similar to Indiana except bronze 
foliage. Surely a fine tall bedder with large flowers and luxuriant growth. 
2 roots, 25c. 6 for 70c. 12 for $1.25. 100 for $7.50. 
(3103) APRICOT Apricot, 4-Ft. One of the finest ever introduced; very 
new. Sold at $1.50 each 2 years ago. Large, heavy trusses of buff, overlaid 
salmon-pink. 1 root, 2 6 for $1.25. 12 for $2.25. 100 for $15.00. 
HASTINGS’ STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS 
Hastings' Dahlias are supplied in strong, dormant field-grown roots that 
will grow and bloom for years, with slight winter protection. Below is listed 
our most popular collection, varieties that grow well and bloom profusely 
from July until frost. 
SPECIAL OFFER—“STANDARD 7 DAHLIAS’’—$1.00. One root each 
of the following varieties, the greatest Dahlia value you can find anywhere 
for the price—Only $1.00. (Value, $1.85.) 
(3305) APOLYON Bright Scarlet. Ball Type. Distinct beauty of this type, 
it is so rare to find such a bright red color; ball shaped, perfect quilled 
petals. 25c. 3 for 60c. 
(3337) HENRY PATRICK Snow White. Decorative. Small flowers of 
beautiful form and great substance. 25c. 3 for 60c. 
(3350) JACK ROSE Purplish Crimson. Decorative. Deep, velvety, bril¬ 
liant crimson red; the best crimson for garden or cutting; profuse bloomer; 
medium large flowers. 25c. 3 for 60c. 
(3409) MRS. HA.RTONG Buff. Ball Type. Soft bronzy buff color and 
very effective ball shaped flowers. 30c. 3 for 75c. 
(3430) QUEEN MARY Apple Blossom. Pink. Decorative. Excellent 
growth; medium large flowers; very prolific. Tender lavender pink with 
darker penciling along petals. Pine cut flowers on long stems. 30c. o 
for 75c. ,, . 
(3460) SYLVIA Pink and White. Decorative. Medium small flowers m 
great profusion; extra strong grower; early. Orchid pink with white centers 
and a great variety. 25c. 3 for 60c. , , 
(3480) YELLOW DUKE Canary Yellow. Giant Show. Rather large uni¬ 
formly perfect rich canary or primrose yellow flowers; profuse bloomer; 
strong grower. 25c. 3 for 60c. 
NOTE—Other Dahlias are listed in our general catalog. 
TUBEROSES AND CALAD1UMS 
(3050) DOUBLE TUBEROSE, EXCELSIOR PEARL. Favorite every¬ 
where in the South. Suitable for culture in pots, boxes or in open ground. 
This is about the sweetest and most fragrant flower that grows. A single 
bloom will scent up a whole room and our strain of very double flowers will 
be sure to please vou. 3 bulbs, 20c. 6 for 30c. 12 for 50c. 100 for $3.50. 
(3000) CALADIUMS OR ELEPHANT EARS. Splendid tropical looking 
plants with immense green leaves. The larger the bulb planted, the larger 
the plant and leaves will be. Plant in groups on the lawn. Small bulbs, 20c 
each. 12 for $2.00. Medium bulbs, 35c. 12 for $3.50. Extra large bulbs, 50c. 
DECORATIVE DAHLIA. ORDER THE COLLECTION 
(3130) KING HUMBERT CANNA. MAKES GREAT DISPLAY 
ATTENTION, PLEASE 
We hope you have found some items in this, our new 
Special Catalog, that you particularly want. The varie¬ 
ties listed are the most satisfactory and most highly rec¬ 
ommended kinds that you can plant or buy at any price 
anywhere. These are what we might call our specialty 
varieties, the kind it pays best to plant. It is so much 
easier, too, to order from a compact list instead of hav¬ 
ing to look through a big general catalog that we hope 
you will make up your order and send it in right away. 
You probably want the big new general spring catalog 
with all the garden and flower seeds, plants and the 
many new varieties of Gladioli, Cannas, Dahlias and other 
items. You should keep it for ready reference about 
planting, culture, etc., at all times. Just ask for the 
general catalog on your order or request it on a postal card. 
It will come to you entirely free by return mail. You 
might write for it now. Thank you! 
