SEED CATALOGUE • 1934 
Flower Seeds 7 
RECENT NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES for 1934 
Calendula 
chrysantha 
We are pleased to be able to offer this new strain of Hybrids. A mutation 
of the early-flowering singles with the hardy garden varieties has made them 
possible. They retain the early-flowering habit and the staying qualities of 
the garden type. The blooms, in varied forms and exquisite shades of bronze, 
terra-cotta, crimson, pink, white, and maroon, measure 2 to 4 inches across. 
In character they are vigorous growers and absolutely hardy. Seed sown 
before the first week of April will begin to bloom in September and continue 
until the end of November of the same year. Pkt. 75 cts.; 3 pkts. $2. 
Calendula 
Chrysantha (Sunshine). Many improvements have been made on Calendulas, 
but no other origination can begin to compare with this lovely newcomer 
from far-off Australia. The large flowers are an exquisite shade of clear 
buttercup-yellow, with long, loosely arranged petals which droop to give 
the rounded appearance found in our favorite Chrysanthemums. Besides 
adding a bright golden splash of color to the garden, Chrysantha is a 
fine cutting variety, with long, stiff stems, well adapted to combine with 
blue flowers in bowls or vases. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Pastel Bedding Mixture. Designed especially for the home-garden, this 
Mixture contains a balanced combination of the lighter shades of Calen¬ 
dulas in the dwarfer growing types. Many new shades of apricot, salmon, 
cream, and white are included, as well as the better-known orange and 
lemon shades. Especially adapted for border use, the stems are long 
enough to use the flowers for cutting also. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Chrysanthemum, Hardy, Piper’s Hybrids 
Chrysanthemum, Cascade 
A new race of half-hardy, perennial Chrysanthemums which 
flowers 6 months from sowing of seeds. It is very easily grown in 
pots or in the open ground, a fine cut-flower, and a showy pot- 
plant. The colors are vivid and include scarlet, crimson, bronze, 
orange-yellow, white, etc. This variety makes an admirable 
S reenhouse subject, falling, as it does, in cascades of beautiful 
owers. Pkt. 35 cts.; 3 pkts. 90 cts. 
Cineraria multiflora grandiflora 
taxima nana 
This is a hybrid of C. multiflora nana and C. grandiflora maxima. 
It has inherited the floriferousness of the former variety, and the 
height, large flowers, and wonderful shades of the latter variety. 
The plant attains a height of about 12 to 16 inches. Its foliage is 
produced in rosettes similar to C. multiflora nana, but the leaves 
are far larger and more imposing. The flower-head has a diameter 
of 12 to 14 inches, and produces as many as a hundred single 
blooms, each measuring up to 3 inches in diameter. 
Cornflower Blue Salmon-Rose Fiery Crimson 
Finest Mixture. Colors ranging from the palest rose to dark red, 
and several shades of blue. 
Each, pkt. 75 cts. COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 3 colors, $2 
Dahlia, Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids 
This valuable new race of dwarf, bedding Dahlias is the result 
of crossing Coltness Gem with the very best varieties of Charm. 
The original object of these crosses was the combination of the 
best qualities of both types, namely, the wonderful dwarf habit 
and freedom of Coltness Gem with the dainty, semi-double form 
and exquisite colorings of the Charms. These Hybrids are ex¬ 
tremely free flowering and embrace a very wide range of color, 
no two plants being exactly alike. Though primarily intended 
for bedding purposes, they make very fine cut-flowers, blooming 
from June until frost. They are very easily grown from seed 
and bloom within 3 to 3J4 months from time of sowing. May be 
planted as close as 18 to 20 inches apart, rarely exceed 24 inches 
in height and require no stakes. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
New Annual Delphinium, Cambridge Blue 
Grower’s description: For a number of years we have worked to 
produce a really good light blue in the Annual Delphinium or 
Chinensis class, similai in color to the well-known Belladonna in 
the perennial Delphinium. We have succeeded better than we 
expected and have a Blue Annual or Chinensis Delphinium far 
surpassing Belladonna in brilliance. It is a rich, clear blue. Habit 
of growth about 2 to 3 feet high and should make a very fine 
cut-flower. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Hunnemannia, Sunlite 
A double-flowered Poppy which is different. Its extra band of petals is pro¬ 
duced on the outside rather than the inside of the tulip-shaped flowers, giving 
the impression of being open, even after the cuplike blossoms have closed for the 
night. The flowers are a bright canary-yellow, and the foliage of the 2-foot bush 
is a light gray-green. It likes a sunny position in a well-drained border and flowers 
freely in late summer. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
New Double Ipomoea, Rose Marie 
An early, free-flowering double form of Ipomcea. Flowers are a beautiful 
shade of deep rose, of double and semi-double form. We predict Rose Marie will 
become as popular as Ipomoea, Heavenly Blue is today. Pkt. 15c.; large pkt. 40c. 
Linaria grandiflora 
Of late years the Linaria has gained greatly in popular favor, its graceful habit 
and the delicate poise of the snapdragon-like blooms being more and more appre¬ 
ciated in the modern garden. Considerable advance has been made in the size 
of the flower and the attractiveness of its coloring. Height, 8 to 10 inches. 
Diadem. Bright violet, with pure white eye. Ruby King. Rich ruby-crimson. 
Fairy Bouquet. Distinct colors, such as rose, yellow, pink, lavender, red, etc. 
Each, pkt. 50 cts. 
Linaria grandiflora 
