1934 SPRING AND FALL ^ THE HOUSE OF GURNEY, INC. YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 
Hardy Shrubs — Trees — Plants—Seeds 
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS—(Continued) 
Marigold 
The African Marigolds are valuable for their 
flowers in autumn, and can be grown to advan¬ 
tage in the little clumps with other plants in the 
front of shrubbery or in the garden border. The 
African varieties are the taller in growth, and 
produce large, self-colored blossoms. They suc¬ 
ceed best in a light soil, with full exposure to the 
sun. Annual. 
Dwarf or Tom Thumb 
Nasturtiums 
These are dwarf, compact, rounded growth, 
and like all Tom Thumbs, succeed on light, well- 
drained soil, or in slightly raised beds. The Tom 
Thumb Nasturtiums are much freer bloomers 
than any of the other varieties and are excellent 
for border plants. 
Tom Thumb Mixed—This mixture is com¬ 
posed of all of the best Tom Thumbs and is re¬ 
markable both for brilliancy of color and perfec¬ 
tion of individual flowers. The low price at 
which we are offering this seed brings it within 
the reach of everyone, and it should be planted 
liberally. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; !4 lb,, 30c; lb., 
75c. 
PANSIES 
New Guinea Gold 
Guinea Gold 
The golden orange flowers are not shaped like 
ordinary African Marigolds; they are more like 
Carnations, with their petals loosely placed and 
waved. 
Bushy, blossom covered plants are ideal for 
borders, and many florists have already pro¬ 
nounced Guinea Gold the best Marigold for 
cutting. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
New Marigold African Orange 
Alldouble 
Any strain of .African Marigold that will come 
fifty per cent double is considered good—sixty 
is excellent. We are pleased to announce, how¬ 
ever, that we have developed a strain of African 
Orange Marigold which has come one hundred 
per cent double for the past two years. We are 
pleased to be able to offer this to the trade under 
the name of “Alldouble.” Pkt., 8 c; oz., 25c. 
African Marigolds—Mixed varieties. Pkt., 
5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz.. 25c. 
Dwarf Double French Gold Striped—Few 
annuals are so effective as the French Marigolds 
or flower for so long a period. Seed may be sown 
in the open ground when the weather becomes 
warm. They form dense bushes not over one foot 
high, which are covered with richly colored 
flowers from July till frost. 
Very double golden-yellow, each petal striped 
with rich mahogany-red. Pkt., 7c; !4 oz., 15c. 
Primrose Primula 
Primroses are charming plants which blossom 
freely during the spring and winter. They are 
of easy culture and should be sown from March 
to May and again in July to August for a suc¬ 
cession of bloom. All make splendid pot plants, 
and some blossom freely out of doors even dur¬ 
ing the winter. 
Giant Flowered—^The beautiful Fringed 
Chinese and Obconica Grandiflora are large 
flowered, bloom freely for several months and 
are of the very best house plants. We offer only 
the best seed. Pkt., 20c. 
A Bed of Dwarf Nasturtiums 
Nasturtium Golden Gleam 
This plant forms a vigorous, large bush, which 
throws out short runners, averaging eighteen 
inches. The flowers commence to come as soon 
as the plant nears complete development, and 
at the time it is in full bloom the entire plant, 
including the runners, is a blaze of color. The 
large, golden-yellow semi-double flowers average 
two and one-half to three inches across. They 
are borne on erect, stiff stems six inches in 
length. Consequently the flowers stand well 
above the foliage, an arrangement which adds 
immeasurably to the showy appearance of the 
plant. An ordinary sized bouquet, when allowed 
to remain in a room for a short period of time 
will fill the room with musk-like fragrance. 
Pkt., 8 c; Vz oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c. 
Vesuvius—Flowers very large, finely formed 
and the broad petals are salmon rose, heavily 
veined with salmon orange. Foliage dark green. 
Very beautiful. Pkt., 7c; oz., 20c; !4 lb., 45c. 
Tall or Trailing Nasturtiums 
These are all of strong, vigorous growth and 
can be trained upon strings or wires, or for 
covering fences or trellises. 
Golden Leaved Scarlet—This exceptional 
and odd variety is outstanding among the 
varieties of Nasturtiums on account of the 
contrast of the velvety, maroon flowers against 
the golden yellow foliage. Pkt., 7c; oz., 20c; 
1/4 lb., 45c. 
Tall Mixed—Including all of the above and 
hundreds of other varieties. Pkt., 5c; oz., 12c; 
14 lb., 30c; lb., 75c. 
Pansy—Gurney’s Special Blend 
Gurney’s Special Blend of Fancy Giant 
Pansies—The increasing popular demand for the 
highest class of Pansies leads us to offer you this 
blend of varieties that cannot be excelled, con- 
t.iining as it does the largest and most beautiful 
of all of the blotched, frilled and the smooth, 
well formed and monstrous Pansies with a range 
of color, covering all of Pansydom. 
The texture of these flov/ers is heavy and vel¬ 
vety. The flowers are borne on large, stiff stems 
which make them of exceptional value for cut 
flowers, lasting as they do for many days. 
The seed of this Special Gurney Blend is nec¬ 
essarily higher priced than the common, but is 
worth many times the difference. Pkt., 15c; \\ 
oz., 50c; Vz oz., 85c. 
Special Strains of Pansy 
Orchid-Flowered—This distinct and beauti¬ 
ful strain will appeal to those who prefer delicate 
shades and soft tints of coloring. Includes orchid 
shades of chamois, pink, lilac, rose, orange and 
lavender. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c 
Giant Masterpiece—These Pansies are very 
large and the petals are frilled and ruffled to a 
greater extent than other kinds. The colors are 
excellent and the plants of great vigor, holding 
the immense flowers well up on long strong 
stems. The petals are often so large and fluted 
that the flowers appear to be double. Pkt., 12c; 
2 for 20 c. 
Bugnot, Giant Blotched—Large round 
flowers that come in many colors. In the Bugnot 
type of Pansy the blotches are not well defined 
on the edges but they radiate into the margin 
of the flowers. This gives quite an unusual charm 
to the blooms and adds to their apparent size. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
Best Mixed—One of the most interesting 
classes of flowers grown. A bed of Pansies in 
bloom always has something new for you in vari¬ 
ety of color and marking, every time you visit it. 
.Are in bloom continuously from spring until late 
fall. The seed may be sown in the hot bed, in 
boxes in the house or in the open ground. Very 
best mixed. Pkt., 5c; (4 oz., 20c; K oz., 35c; 
1 oz., 65c. 
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