Petunias Thrive During Hot Weather 
1493—Pansy 
PANSIES 
Our seed is of the giant imported strains. 
For early spring blooming, sow seed in Au¬ 
gust and September, in soil enriched with 
leaf mold or well-decayed manure. Seed 
should not be covered more than four times 
the width of one seed. The soil should be 
pressed firmly over the seed and kept moist. 
1491— CHOICE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., $150, postpaid. 
1492— GIANT TRIMARDEAU MIXED. Pkt., 
15c; 2 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.80, postpaid. 
1493— NICHOLSON’S MAMMOTH FLOW¬ 
ERING MIXED. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, 
postpaid. 
PERIWINKLE. See Vinca. 
1497—Single Petunia 
PENTSTEMON 
(Beard Tongue) 
A useful and attractive perennial that is 
treated as an annual. For mass bedding or 
planting in the border, the gardener will 
find this to be a worthwhile addition to hia 
collection. It ranks with Petunias, Phlox, 
etc. The blossoms with their flaring lobes 
come in a wide range of colors and their 
light colored throats are beautifully spotted. 
Grow to a height of 2 feet. 
1525—PENTSTEMON GLOXINA. Mixed 
colors. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
For Semi 
-Shaded Places 
Balsam 
Double Daisy 
Campanula 
Mignonette 
Centaurea 
Pansy 
Clarkia 
Sweet William 
PETUNIAS 
Seed may be planted in the open ground 
early in the spring, or started indoors to be 
later transplanted. 
1711— HOWARD’S STAR. Crimson-maroon 
with a finely rayed star of bluish pink. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1598—SILVER BLUE. A beautiful light 
blue shade. Is of the bedding type and 
excellent for beds of this one shade or makes 
a wonderful combination with General Dodds 
(red), or Rose of Heaven (pink). Petunia 
lovers should give this a trial without fail. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c; *4 oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1494— ROSY MORN. Bears a great num¬ 
ber of flowers which are a bright, rosy pink 
with white throat. The plants are small and 
compact and flower most freely. We rec¬ 
ommend this variety very highly. Pkt., 15c; 
2 for 25c; *4 oz., 90c, postpaid. 
1495— GIANT FLUFFY RUFFLES. These 
produce very large, handsome flowers of 
enormous size, with ruffled edges and a very 
rich variety of colors. Plants are strong and 
vigorous. If you appreciate giant Petunias, 
try these. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
1713—GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA. This Pe¬ 
tunia is a worthy companion to our Giant 
Fluffy Ruffles. The flowers are very large, 
often 5 to 7 inches across, and embrace 
many beautiful shades and colors. Pkt., 25c; 
5 pkts., $1.00, postpaid. 
1496— S INGLE STRIPED AND 
BLOTCHED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
$1.25, postpaid. 
1497— SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
1498— GENERAL DODDS. A very beauti¬ 
ful single Petunia. Color velvety blood-red. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., $1.50, postpaid. 
1499— ROSE OF HEAVEN. A dwarf, rosy 
pink variety; very beautiful. Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c; % oz., 75c, postpaid. 
1712— VIOLACEA. Deep violet. Pkt., 15c; 
2 pkts., 25c; % oz., $1.00, postpaid. 
1671— BALCONY ROSE. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 
50c, postpaid. 
1672— BALCONY RED. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 
50c, postpaid. 
1673— BALCONY BLUE. Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts.. 
50c, postpaid. 
1674— BALCONY MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 2 
pkts., 25c, postpaid. 
POPPIES 
Both single and double varieties are very 
desirable for bedding and borders. Can be 
sown in the spring or fall. We recommend 
September and October as the best time to 
sow, as Poppies stand a great deal of cold 
weather. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
1722— PEONY-FLOWERED BRIGHT ROSE 
1723— PEONY-FLOWERED CARDINAL- 
RED. 
1725—PEONY-FLOWERED WHITE. 
1514—PEONY-FLOWERED AMERICAN 
FLAG. White with scarlet margin. 
1512— PEONY-FLOWERED MIXED. 
1513— CARNATION-FLOWERED MIXED. 
Price, all Double Poppies, pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 35c, postpaid. 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
1509—TULIP-FLOWERED SHIRLEY. The 
flowers are bright scarlet and tulip-shaped, 
with a black spot showing at the base of 
each petal. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 60c, 
postpaid. 
1516—AMERICAN LEGION SHIRLEY. 
Brilliant orange-scarlet. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 
25c; oz., 45c, postpaid. 
1511—SHIRLEY MIXED. Extra large flow¬ 
ers in many colors, and very beautiful. The 
petals are dainty, and appear to be made of 
crepe paper. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 35c, 
postpaid. 
CALIFORNIA POPPIES. See Eschscholtzia. 
1495—Petunia 
1512—Poppy—Peony Flowered Mixed 
1525—Pentstemon 
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