1935 SPRING AND FALL THE HOUSE OF GURNEY, 
INC. ^ YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 
ANNUAL FLOWER 
SEEDS 
NON-WARRANTY—T he House of Gurney, Inc., does not give any warranty, expressed or implied, as to description, quality, pro¬ 
ductiveness, or any other matter of seeds, bulbs or plants which it sends out, and will not be in any way held responsible for the crop. 
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Flower Gardens Everywhere in 1935 
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Flowers from seed are usually 
known as Annuals, Biennials 
and Perennials. 
Annuals bloom and ripen seed the 
first year and thin perish. 
Biennials blossom the year after 
planting seed only. 
Perennials continue to flower 
several years in succession. Many of 
them bloom the first year if sown 
early. 
Hardy Annuals, Biennials and 
Perennials may be sown in the open 
early in the spring. Blooming period 
may be 'extended by picking the 
flowers as they begin to fade. 
Asters 
Aster Super Giant Los Angeles 
All American Selections 1934 
This is the largest and most fully double 
Aster known. The flowers are from six to eight 
inches across, full petaled and artistically grace¬ 
ful in the feathery effect of the interlacing ostrich 
feather type petals. The color is a lovely soft 
shell pink, blending to a creamy pink at the 
center. The plants reach a height of 2J4-3 ft. 
For those who want the finest Aster yet de¬ 
veloped, we heartily recommend Los Angeles. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Little Gem Alyssum 
Alyssum 
Little Gem (Carpet of Snow)—New, very 
dwarf, blooming profusely. A solid mass of I 
white all Summer. Splendid for edging. Try it I 
this year and you will always plant Little Gem. I 
Plants 3 to 4 inches high; Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
Lilac Queen—The plants are of dwarf, com¬ 
pact, upright growth, 4 to 5 in. tall. The flower, 
clusters are composed of small, rich lilac florets ; 
which become lighter as they age. Pkt., 6c; 
'/z oz., 20c; 1 oz., 30c. 
Dakota Sunshine 
We offer this wonderful new aster as the best 
aster novelty ever introduced. 
The color in these new asters is startlingly 
beautiful. A full ring of tubular petals surround 
the center, creating an airy, lace-like effect which 
is altogether charming. In color the flowers may 
be described as varying shades of Enchantress- 
pink, Apple-blossom, Deep-rose, Blue and Laven¬ 
der, but the disc, sometimes light yellow, some¬ 
times blue, brings additional variety in tint. We 
feel confident this glorious new strain will be 
acclaimed a distinct acquisition to modern flori¬ 
culture. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
Queen of the Market 
The earliest of all except Hohenzollern. 
Grows about nine inches high; very branching; 
fine double flowers are produced on long stems, 
making it valuable for cutting. Pkt., 5c; 
14 oz., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Extra Early Hohenzollern 
The earliest grown, earlier than Queen of the 
Market. Height about twelve inches, branching 
and free flowering. Flowers measure about two 
and one-half inches. Colors: Dark blue, white 
and pink. This variety will add several weeks 
to the season. Pkt., 5c; 14 oz., 20c; 1 oz., 65c; 
Crego’s Giant Aster 
With their long twisted curved petals they 
resemble the choicest of Japanese Chrysanthe- 
m ums; flowers measuring fiveinches in diameter; 
borne on long, strong stems, making them suit¬ 
able for cut flower purposes. 
Crego’s Giant White. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Crego’s Giant Mixed. Pkt., 7c; 14 oz. 15c. 
1 oz., 55c. 
Gurney’s Peerless Yellow 
At last a Yellow Aster. It has been difficult 
to get a good yellow Aster. It can be described 
as of American Branching habit, height about 
two feet, flowers of good size and form, petals 
slightly incurved. 
The color is a deep yellow. Pkt., 13c. 
Early American Beauty Aster 
The last several years we have been offering 
the regular American Beauty which is an im¬ 
mense Aster, beautiful color, resembling the 
famous American Beauty rose as to size and 
color. The regular American Beauty is mid¬ 
season or later, while this new Early American 
Beauty blooms with the Queen of the Market. 
For continuous bloom of this immense Aster, 
you should plant both the regular and the Early 
American Beauties. Mixed colors. Pkt., 8c; 
2 pkts., 15c. 
Giant of California 
Double Mixed 
See Colored Picture Inside Back Cover 
We have had this strain under observation and 
it now fully meets with our ideas as to quality. 
It is a splendid mid-season flowering strain, the 
result of years of painstaking selection by one of 
California's leading hybridizers. They grow 3y 2 
feet high with long strong stems 18 to 24 inches 
in length, bearing beautifully formed, curled and 
interlaced flowers 5 inches and over across. 
Finest Double Mixed. Containing all colors. 
Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 90c. 
Giant of California 
Single Mixed 
This wonderful Aster was developed out of the 
California Giant. Double type. The flowers are 
large, measuring three to four inches across, with 
stems 18 to 24 inches in length. The petal has 
a slight twist, which adds a piquant touch to its 
beauty. The white blossoms resemble Shasta 
Daisies in appearance, but their greater length 
of stem makes them more graceful and better 
adapted to florists’ use. We believe this new, 
single type of Aster is destined to become very 
popular. Pkt., 8c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
Heart of France 
The best pure red aster ever produced. Opens 
red as the purest ruby, deepens with age and 
retains its remarkable beauty to the very end. 
The flowers are large and full. The plants are of 
branching type and very robust habit. Stems are 
long and strong. The plants begin to bloom quite 
early in the seas6n. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Aster Collection 
1 Pkt. Dakota Sunshine.15c 
1 Pkt. Giant of California 
Double Mixed.8c 
t Pkt. Heart of France.18c 
1 Pkt. Super Giant Los Angeles. 15c 
1 Pkt. Extra Early Hohen¬ 
zollern . . ....5c 
TOTAL.53c 
1 Pkt. each of the above 5 Asters 
only 40c. 
