FARMER SEED & NURSERY CO., FARIBAULT, MINN. 
MARVEL OF PERU or Four O’CIock 
(Annual) 
1528 Height 2-3 ft. Erect, bushy plants with 
dense glossy foliage and hundreds of long- 
tubed, funnel-shaped flowers of white, yel¬ 
low, crimson or striped. They remain 
closed until 4 o’clock in the afternoon 
when the plants become a glowing mass of 
color.Oz. 25c; pkt. 5c 
MATRICARIA, Feverfew ( Tender 
Perennial) 
1512 Capensis. 18-24 in. Plants are bushy in 
growth, with finely cut leaves and clusters 
of small, tightly double, white flowers. 
Excellent for pot plants, bedding and cut¬ 
ting.Pkt. 10c 
MATTHIOLA, see Stock, page 52 
MIGNONETTE, Reseda Odarata (Annual) 
1516 Machet. 12-15 in. Immense compact 
spikes of blossoms with a delicate fragrant 
odor are produced throughout the sum¬ 
mer and until late in the fall. Pine for 
cutting. Vi oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
MORNING GLORY, Ipomoea 
(Annual Climber) 
Beautiful vines of luxuriant growth, covered 
with large, variously colored flowers all summer. 
Splendid for covering trellises, arbors and 
porches. 
1454 Moonflower. Immense pure white fragrant 
flowers that open at night and on cloudy 
days. y 2 oz. 25e; pkt. 10c 
1455 New Heavenly-Blue. Vines are a mass of 
lovely sky-blue flowers, 214-3 inches across, 
from early summer to frost.Pkt. 15c 
1456 Giant Japanese. Flowers are ruffled and 
fluted from throat to margin. Colors: red, 
rose, garnet, blue, purple, etc. 
.14 oz. 20c; pkt. 5c 
1458 Tall Purple. The old variety with purple 
flowers.14 oz. 20c; pkt. 5c 
1460 Brazilian Morning Glory. Satiny rose-pink 
flowers of delicate texture. 
.14 oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
MOSS ROSE, see Portulaca, page 51 
MOURNING BRIDE, see Scabiosa, page 52 
MYOSOTIS or Forget-Me-Not 
(Perennial) 
1375 Height 4-9 in. Plants are of compact hab¬ 
it with large chisters of exquisite clear 
blue flowers. Flourish in moist shady 
positions. Require winter protection. 
.Pkt. 10c 
The seed shells of Nasturtiums, Sweet 
Peas, Lathyrus and Morning Glories are very 
hard, and should be soaked in warm (not 
hot) water for 24 hours before planting to 
hasten germination. 
Nasturtium Glorious Gleam Hybrids. 
For Handsome Two-Tone Flower 
Edgings try sowing— 
Ageratum Blue Cap with Petunia Pink Gem. 
Alyssum Little Gem Mixed with Alyssum 
Lilac Queen. 
Petunia Violacea with. Nemesia Orange 
Prince. 
NEMESIA ( Annual) 
Dwarf annuals which make pleasing masses 
of low growth for foreground beds and edging. 
The orchid-like flowers are often an inch across. 
1538 Strumosa Grandiflora. 1 ft. A splendid 
strain of large flowered sorts, ranging in 
color from yellow, orange and blue to 
red .Pkt. 15c 
1539 Nana Compacta Orange Prince. 8 in. 
Brilliant orange blooms on round compact 
plants.Pkt. 20c 
NEMOPHILA, “Baby Blue Eyes” 
( Annual ) 
1537 Height 6 in. Blooms quickly from seed 
and continuously from spring until frost. 
Showy bell-shaped flowers in shades of 
blue, white and violet. Fine for edging 
and borders. Prefers a moist, partially 
shaded position.Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
NASTURTIUM ( Annual ) 
Exceedingly effective are the gay Nasturtiums. 
They produce an abundance of fragrant, brilliant¬ 
ly colored flowers within 4 to 6 weeks after 
sowing. They grow best in rather poor soil in 
full sunshine, but should not be allowed to suffer 
from lack of water. The new double-flowering 
types are especially fine for cutting. 
1570 Double Golden Gleam. The large, double 
sweet scented golden yellow flowers are 
borne profusely on long stiff stems. Plants 
form vigorous bushes of semi-trailing habit, 
the runners averaging 18 inches. Golden 
Gleam makes an excellent pot plant. The 
runners can be cut back as soon as they 
appear, and a rounded mass of golden yel¬ 
low flowers will be the result. . . .Pkt. 10c 
1571 Double Scarlet Gleam. Second Gold Medal 
winner of 1935 All-America Selections. The 
fiery scarlet flowers are semi-double with 
ruffled petals; they are uniformly well 
formed, with individual blooms almost 3 
inches across. Plants are half dwarf, 
bushy with few short runners. For cutting 
or garden use Scarlet Gleam has but few 
equals.Pkt. 25c 
1572 Double Glorious Gleam Hybrids. A hybrid 
mixture of gorgeously colored, large, well- 
formed flowers. Plants are semi-dwarf, 
throwing short runners from well-rounded 
bushes. The flowers are borne on long 
stems well above the foliage, giving the ef¬ 
fect of a solid mass of color. The color 
range includes salmon, yellow, cream, 
orange, scarlet, maroon and many spotted 
varieties.Pkt. 25e 
1574 Dwarf Mixed. 1 ft. Giant flowers in a 
great variety of charming color combina¬ 
tions as well as the brilliant self-colored 
sorts. Vi lb. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. 8c 
1598 Tall Giant Flowering Mixed. 6-10 ft. 
Large velvety flowers of various colors are 
borne on tall stiff stems. Excellent for 
hanging baskets and window boxes or 
may be trained on fences. 
. 14 lb. 40c; oz. 15c; pkt. 8c 
NICOTIANA, Flowering Tobacco 
( Annual ) 
1540 Height 2-3 ft. Plants are of branching 
habit, and bloom continuously from early 
summer until frost. The flowers resemble 
petunias, but have a longer tube. They 
open toward evening and emit a heavy 
fragrance. Vi oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
NIGELLA, Love-in-a-Mist ( Annual) 
1545 Miss Jekyll. Height 18 in. Plants are 
compact and free-flowering with finely-cut 
foliage and large semi-double flowers of a 
lovely cornflower-blue on long stems. 
. Vi oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
For 
PANSY 
PLANTS 
See Page 25 
Page 50 
Engelmann’s Special Giant. 
GIANT PANSIES {Perennial) 
The seed may be started indoors in February or in a coldframe in March, in care¬ 
fully pulverized rich soil. Sow seed thinly and cover lightly, keeping the ground moist 
with a spray. Pansy seed germinates slowly and grows best in a cool location with 
good drainage. Transplant to open ground in May. 
If flowers are picked regularly, the plants will continue to bloom until frost. 
Protect with a mulch of straw) or similar material in fall, and they will endure hard 
winters with perfect safety. 
1606 Bronze Shades. Large artistic flowers of finest form.Pkt. 10c 
1608 Purple and Blue Shades. Rich and velvety, of immense size...Pkt. 10c 
1609 Madame Perret. Lovely shades of pink, rose and wine.Pkt. 10c 
1610 Collection of 1 pkt. each of above three strains for.25c 
1620 Engelmann’s Special Giant. Reselected to a strain of immense flowers from the 
old Scottish show type, and conceded to be the most outstanding strain now 
available. Vigorous, compact and early flowering; bronze and reddish shades. 
.Pkt. 35c 
1625 Maple Leaf Giant Mixed. “The 4-Inch Pansy.’’ Of wonderful form and substance, 
the flowers are prize winners wherever shown. Plants of compact growth; foliage 
extra large, of a rich dark green.Pkt. 30c 
1626 Giants of California. Flowers of gigantic size and splendid texture in a very 
extensive color range....Pkt. 20c 
1628 Roggli Swiss Giants. Have created a decided sensation in floricultural circles. 
The plants are robust with very large flowers of heavy texture on strong stems. 
Colors are outstanding and distinct, with shades previously unknown.Pkt. 25c 
1629 Masterpiece or Ruffled Pansies. A remarkable strain of Giant Pansies with beau¬ 
tifully frilled petals, so full as to appear almost double. Rich colors, with dark 
velvety shades predominating.Pkt. 15c 
1631 Trimardeau Mixture. A superior strain, with robust deep-rooting plants and flow¬ 
ers of mammoth size and great substance. Mixed colors. Vs oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 
