Navlet's 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Since I88S 
A few packets of NAVLET'S FLOWER SEEDS 
and the miracle of beauty is yours 
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS 
(Habit and Nature) 
H (Hardy) Plants which resist average seasonal ex- 
tremes of low temperature. 
HH (Half-hardy) Plants which require protection in 
extremes of low temperature. 
T (Tender) Plants which will not stand frost or ex' 
tremes of heat. Some must be kept indoors as 
Conservatory or Greenhouse pot plants. Others 
planted outdoors only after danger of frost has 
passed. 
A (Annual) Plant which naturally completes its life 
cycle within one year. 
B (Biennial) Plant which lives two years, blooming 
only or mostly, the second year. 
P (Perennial) Plant which lives more than two years. 
C (Climber) Plant which requires support. 
R (Rock Garden or Border Plant) Plants which are of 
dwarf and compact habit, suited to use as single 
plants in Rock Gardens, etc., or in groups for 
borders, edgings, ground covers, etc. 
Tr (Trailing) Plants which spread or run over the 
ground, for covering banks and slopes, for low 
walls and semi-climbing conditions. 
HA (Hardy Annual); HHA (Half-hardy Annual); TA 
(Tender Annual); HP (Hardy Perennial); HHP 
(Half-hardy Perennial); TP (Tender Perennial); 
HB (Hardy Biennial). 
ABRONIA Sand Verbena (HA-Tr-R) S-A. 
umbellata-Rosy lilac, Verbena-like trusses. Thrives in 
dry spots. Pkt. ICc. 
ABUTILON Flowering Maple (HHP, 3% ft.)M-Ma. 
hybridum-white, yellow, rose, bell-shaped flowers. 
Maple-like leaves. Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA Sneezewort, Yarrow, (HP, 2 ft.) Ma-S. 
Ptarmica, the Pearl—Cluster heads of small double, 
satiny, white blooms. Long flowering season. Fine for 
cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
AGATHEA Blue Marguerite (HP, 1 ft.) Ma-S. 
coelestis—Daisy-like, sky-blue flowers with yellow 
discs. Everblooming. Pkt. ICc. 
AGERATUM Floss Flower (HHA) F-Ma. 
mexicanum—Compact clusters of small, feathery 
blooms. Happy in sunny borders and beds. 
Blue Perfection 9 in.—Amethyst-blue. Pkt. 10c. 
fBlue Cap 4 in—Miniature domes of rich, deep blue, ob¬ 
scuring tiny foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
ALYSSUM Mad Wart (HA-R)AYR and (HP-R)Ma-S. 
Ideal for borders, edgings and rockery. Cut early 
flowers for continuous bloom. 
Lilac Queen, Improved 7 in.-—Rich, light lilac. Erect 
and compact. Pkt. 10c; */4 oz. 25c. 
Sweet Alyssum 12 in.—Honey-scented clusters of tiny 
white flowers. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
Carpet of Snow 4 in.—Snowy masses of white, entirely 
obscure foliage. Prized for edgings. Pkt. 10c; V4-oz. 
25c; oz. 75c. 
Gold Dust 12 in.—Perennial form. Wealth of golden 
blossoms above grayish foliage. Pkt. 10c; V4-oz. 35c; 
oz. $1.00. 
AMARANTHUS (HHA, 2-3 ft.) F-Ma. Brilliant con¬ 
trasts of color in its foliage. Thrives in poor soil, 
and in a sunny spot. 
Love-lies-bleeding—Fast grower. Long, pendant dark 
red racemes. Pkt. 10c. 
Joseph’s Coat—Brilliant red, yellow and green, splashed 
foliage. Pkt. 10c. 
ANCHUSA Alkanet—Graceful sprays with clusters of 
small Forget-me-not-like blue flowers, forming a lux¬ 
uriant bouquet. 
fBlue Bird (HA, \y% ft) Au-M. Vivid indigo blue, 
compact, even habit. Pkt. 15c. 
*ltalica Lissadell (HP, 5 ft) Ma-S. Improved Dropmore. 
Clear gentian blue. Pkt. 15c 
ANEMONE Windflower (HP, 1 ft.) M-Ji. 
coronaria—Delicate, poppy-like blooms with contrasting 
velvety, tufted centers on strong stems. Rub seed with 
sand. 
fSt. Brigid (Creagh Castle Strain)—Enormous extra fine 
blooms on stiff cutting stems, good proportion of red 
shades. Pkt. 25c. 
ARCTOTIS African Daisy (HA) S-Ma. Sun-loving bushy 
plant from Africa. Very ornamental. Prized for cut¬ 
ting. 
African Lilac Daisy 2% ft.—Pure white with blue disk, 
lilac reverse. Pkt. 10c. 
*Hybrida 1 ft. •—Warm shades of brilliant orange, yellow 
and red with dark centers. Pkt. 20c. 
ASTER (HHA) F-Ju. Ideal for brilliant Summer and 
Fall Garden display. Remarkable keeping qualities 
when cut. Sow in boxes. 
flmproved New Giant California Sunshine 3 ft.—The 
most beautiful Aster in the world. Hugh bloosoms 
4-6 in. across. Shades of Enchantress Pink, Apple 
Blossom, Deep Rose, Blue and Lavender with light 
yellof or blue centers. A cross between Giants of 
Calif., and Sunshine. Mixed Pkt. 15; Ys-oz. 50c. 
flmproved Giants of California Curled and Interlaced 
3 ft.—The aristrocrat of double Asters. Vies with 
Chrysanthemums in size of flower and long stems. 
Broad, graceful petals. Stems 2-2% ft. long. Dark 
Purple; Carmine Rose; Deep Rose; Light Blue; White; 
Formula Mixed; Pkts 15c; %-oz. 50c 
fNew Super Giant “Los Angeles” 3 ft.-—Earlier, larger, 
more artistic, deeper and fuller center. The first of a 
new race. Pure shell pink. Pkt. 25c. 
fMignon Mixed D /4 ft.—Improved form of dainty button- 
like asters. Each plant is a bouquet in itself. Pkt. 15c. 
fWILT RESISTANT ASTERS (HHA) F-Ju. Practically 
immune to the troublesome Fusarium Wilt Disease 
which causes so much disappointment to Gardeners. 
flmproved Crego 2(A ft.—Large, double, well formed 
flowers, robust plants, branching habit. One of the fin¬ 
est for all purposes. Cattleya, orchid; Crimson; Deep 
Rose; Peach Blossom, lavender pink; Purple or Dark 
Blue; White; Formula Mixed; Pkts. 15c; 1/8 oz. 50c. 
fAmerican Branching 3ft.—Regular and symmetrical flow¬ 
ers. Spreading habit. Full double with evenly incurved 
petals. Azure Blue or dark lavender; Crimson; Pur¬ 
ple; Shell Pink; White; Formula Mixed. Pkts. 15c; 
1/8 oz. 50c; 1/4 oz. 90c. 
HARDY ASTER Michaelmas Daisy (HP, 21/2 ft.) Ma-S. 
Profusion of daisy-like, single blooms of lilac to mauve 
with orange discs. Pkt. 15c. 
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (HHP-C) Ma-S. Has no su¬ 
perior. Fast-growing evergreen climber. Large clusters 
of rose flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
GIANT OF CALIFORNIA ASTERS 
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