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179-181 Commercial Street, Worcester, Mass. 
SW EET PEAS—Conti ntied. 
Early Flowering Spencers 
BLUEBIRD (Early). Pure violet-blue. A sort producing waxed 
flowers. An extremely popular variety. Pkt., 10c; l / 2 oz., 35c; 
oz., 60c. 
EARLY GIANT ROSE. Early. Largest of all rose-pink. Pkt., 10c; 
Vz oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
EARLY HARMONY. This is the outstanding lavender in early 
flowering sweet peas because of the vigor of growth and the 
wealth of blossoms produced. Pkt. 10c; l / 2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
EARLY SILVER BLUE. This is a light bluedavender and is very 
popular because the light blue-lavender shade harmonizes with all 
pink shades. Pkt., 10c; l / 2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
EARLY SNOW WHITE. (Early). It is popular on account of the 
purity of the whiteness of the petals and the length of the stems. 
Pkt., 10c; */2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
EARLY SUPERIOR PINK. Early. It is a beautiful shade of rose- 
pink slightly tinged with salmon of perfect form and beautifully 
waved. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
EARLY VULCAN. It is a very vivid scarlet. The flower is not 
affected by the bright sunshine, in fact the brighter the sun, the 
more intense the color. Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 
YARRAWA (Early). A novelty of sterling merit, coming from 
Australia. The flowers are waved, of large size, many of them 
being double. Color, a soft, bright rose-pink with a creamy base. 
One of the best for forcing under glass and when grown out of 
doors blooms two weeks earlier than the Summer Spencers. Pkt., 
10c; V 2 oz -> 35c: oz., 60c. 
Of Special Interest to the Kiddies 
1386 WILD FLOWER GARDEN MIXTURE. A mixture of many 
free-blooming annuals which, once sown, require little care, and 
sown in this way, almost none. In fact, with the exceptions of 
thinning out some plants where they grow too thickly and re¬ 
moving an occasional weed, the bed often looks better let alone, 
is more in keeping with its name, and more like some lovely 
spots where wild plants grow. Pkt., 10c; >/2 oz -> 20c; oz., 35c; 
1/4 lb., 80c. 
Verbena 
Favorite annuals, thriving in nearly all soils. Useful for beds, 
borders, carpeting ground and vases. Plants from seed sown in 
open ground in May will begin to bloom in August, and thosa 
sown inside in March will bloom from June until frost. 
1319 MAMMOTH GOLDEN QUEEN. As in Asters it has been 
difficult to get a clear golden yellow. Golden Queen has medium 
size flowers borne on a vigorous vine that is of an everbearing 
nature. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 40c. 
1320 MIXED COLORS. A good strain, all colors of old type. 
Pkt., 10c; V 2 oz., 40c; oz., 70c. 
1321 MAMMOTH MIXED COLORS. Best large flowering sorts 
of many colors. Pkt., 10c; 1/4 oz., 50c. 
1322 SCARLET DEFIANCE. Large trusses of deep, rich scarlet. 
Pkt., 10c. 
1323 MAMMOTH WHITE. Truss and flowers large, fragrant 
Pkt., 10c. 
1324 ITALIAN STRIPED. Large trusses of medium-sized flowers, 
each distinctly striped. Pkt., 10c. 
1325 “BURBANK’S GIANT MAYFLOWER.’’ A selected strain 
from Luther Burbank, having a powerful fragrance like that of 
the trailing Arbutus. The flowers are large and of beautiful colors. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
1326 LEMON. An old favorite with delightfully scented foliage. 
Low-growing tender plant and may be grown in the garden in 
summer and in pots in winter. Pkt., 10c. 
1327 FIREBALL (Nana Compacta). A dwarf compact Verbena, 
growing about 6 inches high and covered with bright scarlet 
blooms. Excellent for borders, beds or pot plants. Pkt., 15c. 
1328 HYBRID COMPACTA TYPE 
(Edging Verbenas) 
These arc distinct from all other types of Verbena, very compact, 
dwarf, and free flowering. The color range is very wide, in bright 
shades. They are excellent for the annual rock garden in a sunny 
position, for borders or edgings, or for window boxes or pots. 
Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz -> 50c. 
Magnificent Zinnias — Colorful — Easy to Grow 
(YOUTH AND OLD AGE) 
The most gorgeous annuals with a wonderful range of color, 
flowers of velvety texture, extremely double with long stems and 
good keeping qualities. 
1350 MIXED COLORS. An improved strain, comprising all col¬ 
ors and many large flowers. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; V 4 oz., 20c; 
oz., 60c. 
Mammoth Flowered Zinnia 
These grand annuals are of the Giant or Mammoth flowering 
type and superior to the old-fashioned “Youth and Old Age.” 
The plants grow from 2V 2 to 3 feet high and are covered with 
myriads of densely double flowers, measuring from 4 to 6 inches 
in diameter. 
1351 Mammoth Crimson. 1354 Mammoth Yellow. 
1352 Mammoth White. 1355 Burnt Orange. 
1353 Mammoth Scarlet. 1356 Deep Salmon Rose. 
Each, pkt., 10c; */4 oz., 35c. 
1358 MAMMOTH. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10 c; >/* oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
1360 CURLED AND CRESTED. A pleasing variation from the 
regular type, the petals being twisted, curled and crested. All 
colors. 2 V 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; */* oz., 35c. 
1362 ZEBRA. Striped flowers, the colors varying on each plant. 
Pkt., 10c: V 4 0 z., 25c. 
1363 LILLIPUT (Pompon). Small, double flowers of many colors. 
Very profuse. 1 ’/2 feet. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
1364 HAAGEANA FL. PL. (Mexican Zinnia). A distinct type 
with small, pretty, double and semi-double flowers. Of dwarf 
and slender growth, the plant is excellent for bedding, while the 
deep orange flowers are good for cutting. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 25c. 
1365 SCABIOUS FLOWERED MIXTURE. Plants 2-2Vi ft., bear¬ 
ing numerous medium sized flowers, remarkably resembling the 
annual Scabiosa. Colors include crimson, scarlet, orange, yellow, 
pink and white. Pkt., 25c; Vs ° z -> 50c. 
Zinnia, New Giant Dahlia Flowered 
This splendid new and distinct race is without a doubt the great¬ 
est improvement in Zinnias yet developed and will greatly increase 
the popularity of this flower. The plants are of strong, vigorous 
habit, from 2 ! /2 to 3 feet high, and produce mammoth flowers 4 to 
6 inches across and 2 l /z to 3 inches deep. 
1366 BUTTERCUP. An immense deep, creamy yellow. A very 
desirable flower. 
1368 CRIMSON MONARCH. The largest and best of the red 
shades. Flowers often eight inches in diameter. 
1370 DREAM. A fine, deep lavender, turning to purple (Mallow 
Purple), a new, desirable shade in Zinnias. 
1372 EXQUISITE. Truly Dahlia-flowered as regards form and 
size. Color, light rose with center a deep rose (Tyrian Rose). 
1374 ORIOLE. The most beautiful of its class. Immense orange 
and gold bicolor, changing slightly as it ages, but at all times 
worthy of the beautiful bird for which it is named. 
1376 OLD ROSE. A real old rose shade; it is large and beautiful. 
1378 POLAR BEAR. Large, pure white, the best in Zinnias. True 
Dahlia form. 
Each of the above, pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 30c; V 4 oz., 55c. 
1380 SPECIAL MIXTURE. A well blended mixture containing 
all the above novelties. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 25c; */4 oz., 45c. 
1382 GOLD MEDAL DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA. Mixed 
colors. This is an extra select strain especially suited for florists' 
use. The seed is hand picked from the earliest and best flowers 
of the season. Pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 40c; l/ 4 oz., 75c. 
Here’s Your Big 1934 Bargain Offer 
WORCESTER DOLLAR COLLECTION 
15 Lovely Annuals Anyone Can Grow. 
Many garden enthusiasts take advantage of 
our special #1.00 Collection offered each year. 
Carefully Selected Varieties. It is your oppor- 
tunity to buy Beauty at an exceptionally low 
price. 
Annual Chrysanthemum. Mixed colors. 
Asters. Worcester mixed. 
Balsam. Choice mixed. 
Calendula. Choice mixed. 
Carnation. Double fine mixed. 
Cosmos. Large early flowering. 
Helichrysum. Mixed colors. 
Nasturtium. Dwarf mixed. 
Pansy. Worcester mixed. 
Phlox. Finest mixed. 
Portulaca. Single mixed. - 
Salpiglossis. Mixed colors. 
Scabiosa. Mixed. 
Sweet Alyssum. Little Dorrit. 
Verbena. Mixed colors. 
