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FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS" 
BRANCHING STOCKS 
E very retail grower finds some branching stocks necessary because of the greater 
number of short-stemmed flowers produced. For such flowers they should be 
spaced about 6x6 inches. A good plan is to permit the center stem to grow up 
and flower disbudding it down about half way. After this first flower is cut out plenty 
breaks will push up from the lower eyes. Also when spaced this way they can be 
topped at a height of 6 - 8 in. This results in a uniform development of medium long¬ 
stemmed flowers. Another plan largely used by market growers is to space closely 
as recommended for non-branching stocks. This draws the stems up with results similar 
to the non-branching kind. The rich and varied array of colors available in this class 
gives them outstanding value. 
Th e colors we find best for cut flower purposes are starred*. 
IMPROVED BISMARCKS 
generally preferred in Branching Stocks because of earliness and 
The Improved Bismarck class is 
high percentage of doubles. 
*Ro$e. Fine standard color. 
Flesh. Delicate shade of pink. 
*Lavender. A standard color. 
*Chamoi$. Choice market color. 
*Golden Ball. Clear Ivory-yellow. 
* White, Early. Clear white. 
Apple Blossom. Light pink. 
*Lilac. Lilac-lavender. 
Blood Red. 
Tr. Pkt. 34 oz. 1 oz. 
Prices, Each. $.35 $1.00 $3.00 
Mixed, all colors. 25 .60 2.25 
Elks Pride. Rich deep purple. 
Antique Copper. Fine copper-red. 
Golden Rose. Light rose. 
Buttercup. Deep yellow, strong growth. 
Shasta. New giant white. Described as 
much taller and longer-stemmed than Im¬ 
perial White. 
Tr. Pkt. 34 oz. 1 oz. 
Prices, Each. $.40 $1.00 $3.50 
*Santa Maria. A giant new pure white,- long¬ 
stemmed habit and good percentage of 
doubles. Tr. Pkt., 25c; 34 oz., $1.00; 
1 oz., $3.75. 
PERPETUAL BRANCHING 
(Giant Perfection) 
*Rose. A clear even shade. 
Sapphire. Violet or dark lavender. 
*May Queen. Lavender or pale blue. 
Snowdrift. Fine clear white. 
. Pri ncess Alice. Early White. 
La France. Blush, nearly white. 
*Heatham Beauty. Terra cotta rose, very fine. 
^Empress Augusta Victoria. Silver-lilac and very 
fine. 
Blood Red. Not a standard market color. 
Dark Blue. 
Light Blue. 
Tr. Pkt. 34 oz. 1 oz. 
Prices, Each. $.25 $.65 $2.25 
Mixed, all colors. 25 .50 1.75 
BEAUTY OF NICE 
Mont Blanc. Clear, extra early white. 
Monte Carlo. Rich canary-yellow. 
^Aurora. Golden buff, fine. 
Belle de Naples. Rich old rose. 
Salmon King. Strong salmon-rose. 
Beauty of Nice. Flesh-pink. 
*Cote D'Azure. Light or lavender-blue. 
Summer Night. Early purple. 
Carmine Rose. (Abundance). 
Blood Red. 
Sou. de Monaco. Best crimson, late. 
American Beauty. Deep rose. 
*Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac, fine. 
Tr. Pkt. 34 oz. 1 oz. 
Prices, Each. $.25 $.65 $2.25 
Mixed, all colors. 25 .50 1.75 
TEN WEEKS 
This class is of compact branching habit, ideally suited for pot plants or bedding, but not for cut 
flowers. Produces a high percentage of doubles. 
Blood Red. Canary Yellow. Purple. Deep Rose. Tr. Pkt. 34 oz. 1 oz. 
Lavender. Carmine Pink. White. Prices, Each. $.25 $.75 $2.25 
Mixed, all colors. 25 .50 1.75 
SNOWFLAKE — Wallflower Leaved. Dark green foliage that contrasts effectively with the pure 
white flowers, 12 inches and valuable as a pot plant. Tr. Pkt., 35c; 34 oz., $1.50. 
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