"FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR FLORISTS" 
SEAOTN'S 12 BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 
of WINTER PEAS 
GOLD MEDAL AWARDED OUR 
"BALL ORANGE" WINTER SWEET 
PEA. ALL ORANGE VARIETIES 
BURN BADLY OUTDOORS. 
E very season we grow trials of new varieties of Winter Peas from all responsible growers, 
along with all the standard kind. This gives us that first hand information of their actual value 
under greenhouse conditions. Practically all new varieties originate in the seed fields of Cali¬ 
fornia where conditions are very different, indeed, from our greenhouses. This explains the costly 
mistakes that are frequently made in releasing them. 
We realize the responsibility of our annual custom of listing and recommending the 12 best varieties. 
Also we realize that growing conditions and demands vary. However, we feel sure that these varieties 
will, at least, be found excellent everywhere. Such a list necessarily includes standard varieties as well 
as new ones. After very careful comparisons, this list is our answer to the frequent question, “What 
are today’s best varieties?’’ 
Ball Rose Improved. Rich even deep rose pink. Easily leads in this color class. Of extra strong growth and free 
flowering habit. Any market accepts it as a first class standard market color. We supply two distinct selections 
of this variety. The darker shade known as "C" is supplied on early orders for mid-winter flowering. Selection 
"U" is a shade lighter for mid-winter but superior for late winter or spring flowering. Selection "U” is supplied 
on all orders received after September 1. These selections will be supplied as stated unless otherwise ordered. 
Y 2 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 40c; 4 oz., $1.50; 1 lb., $5.00. 
Majestic Rose. Bright fairly deep rose. We find the color superior to any of the ordinary rose pink varieties, but 
flower stems do not quite measure up to Jeanne Mamitsch. Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.50. 
Josie (new). Extra large, extra long-stemmed rich rose pink. Not so deep as Ball Rose Imp. but longer-stemmed. Be¬ 
longs in the Majestic Rose color class which variety it greatly improves. Ready Sept. 1. Yi oz. 75c; 1 oz. $1.25; 
4 oz. $4.00; 1 lb. $15.00. 
Harmony. We find this continues to be the best standard lavender. The slight rose shading leaves it more attractive 
than a clear lavender. Y 2 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $3.50. 
Ball's Blue. Bright mid-blue, with an extra free flowering habit. Not quite so long-stemmed as Mrs. Hoover, neither 
does it grow so tall but we find it much freer flowering. Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.00. 
Mrs. Hoover. Long-stemmed and large flowered fairly dark blue. Must have plenty head room if planted early. 
Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $3.50. 
Hope. Careful comparison is necessary to note that this black-seeded white is slightly clearer in color than White 
Harmony. Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.50. 
Ball Orange. The best clear deep orange, free of cerise shading. Like all varieties in this color class the stems are 
not long and the growth not tall. All the clear orange colors burn badly under the outdoor sun. Yi oz., 20c; 
1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.25. 
Pride. Extra long-stemmed cerise that should entirely replace Glitters. Any market will accept a limited quantity 
of this fine color, that is especially bright during the spring months. Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $3.75, 
American Beauty. Extra large, long-stemmed crimson rose. Most cut flower markets will not want this color in quantity, 
but some is wanted. Should entirely replace Chevalier. Yi oz., 20c; 1 oz., 35c; 4 oz., $1.30; 1 lb., $4.00. 
Early Boon. Very rich, even deep salmon pink. Our trial of this clearly proves it the finest in this color class, showing 
no trace of rose or cerise shading. Early Attraction or Monterey seem faded by comparison. Flowers extra large 
and well waved. We find this a first class market color, particularly when well colored with plenty sunshine. 
Delivery late August. Yi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.75; 1 lb., $15.00. 
Triumph. We find this variety the best colored and the strongest grower in its color class, which is lilac mauve, a 
comparatively new color in the earlies and we find it a very desirable one. Triumph is extra large flowered, long¬ 
stemmed, and very strong in growth. No retail or market grower should fail to become acquainted with this variety. 
Delivery late August. Yi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 oz., $3.75; 1 lb., $15.00. 
Figure on one ounce of Pea seed for thirty feet of row. 
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