PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 
5 
The Graceful New Zinnia, Fantasy 
FLOWERS 
The germinating period of the most popular flower seeds 
has been compiled, and is included in the description of 
the varieties in this catalog 1 , often abbreviated thus: 
Germ. per. 10 days. 
ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena). 
Rosy lilac, verbena-like flowers; trailer for sunny 
rockery or window box; sow November to March. 
Pkt., 10c. 
ABUTILON maximum (Flowering Maple.) Per. 
Pink, yellow, and red, bell-shaped flowers in six 
months from seed; 3 feet; sow February and March 
for bloom same year. Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
ACANTHUS latifolius mollis. Per. 
Decorative, large green foliage; lavender flowers; 
3 feet; sow October to May. Pkt., 10c. 
ACHILLEA ptarmica (The Pearl). Per. 
Small double white flowers in clusters, for beds and 
bouquets; 2 feet; sow March to July. Germination 
period, 10 to 15 days. Pkt., 10c. 
ACONITUM Napellus (Monk's Hood). Per. 
Dark blue flowers in delphinium-like spikes; 3 to 5 
feet tall; sow March to July. Germination period 
6 months. Pkt., 10c. 
ACROCLINIUM roseum. 
Pink and white, double, everlasting flowers; often 
bloom in 8 weeks; 1 p 2 feet high; sow November to 
March. Germination period 12 days. Mixed. Pkt., 
10c. 
ADONIS Aestivalis (Pheasant's Eye). 
Deep crimson, darker-centered flowers; feathery 
foliage; 1 foot; sow October to January where they 
will remain. Pkt., 10c. 
