THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN COMPANY, PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
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Martin’s Fine Stocks 
Our Stock Seed is of the very finest quality, as regards trueness to' color and 1 type 
and percentage of doubles. We have selected our strain from the best the 
market affords. 
Giant Imperial or Improved Bismarcks 
A veTy valuable strain for outdoors (if started very early), or greenhouse forc¬ 
ing. No other class will give the large number of good spikes for cutting. In the 
greenhouse, set the plant 6x8 inches and top when 6 inches ta’l to produce 
lengthy side shoots. 
It has been definitely proven that the 
percentage of doubles in Stocks is in¬ 
creased by having a high nitrogen con¬ 
tent in the soil. 
Buttercup. New giant yellow of slightly 
deeper shade than Canary Yellow, and 
with a stronger habit of growth. A 
oz. 35c, Vs oz. 60c, Vi oz $1.10, oz. $3.60. 
♦Canary Yellow (Goltlcn Ball). Standard 
yellow. 
♦Chamois. Ivory, tinted with rose pink. 
Elk’s Pride. Royal purple shade. 
Fiery Blood Red. Well named. 
Flesh. Dainty light pink. 
iGolden Rose. Light rose enriched with 
golden center. 
Giant Imperials for Bouquets 
Saintpaulia — African Violet 
Valuable pot plants, which have a long 
period of bloom. 
lonantha Grandiflora. Rich deep blue 
flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. 
lonantha Cordata. A new variety distin¬ 
guished by its dark cordated leaves, 
strong growth and large flowers of 
deep lavender. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. 
Kewensis. Has small delicate green leaves, 
shining blue flowers. Tr. Pkt. $1.00. 
Statice Suworowii 
Russian or Rat Tail Statice. A very orna¬ 
mental variety with long graceful 
spikes of rose pink flowers. For the 
greenhouse seed started in October 
and spaced on light shallow soil will 
flower from February to May. 45 de¬ 
grees is best temperature. % oz. 25e, oz. 
75e. 
5% Discount for Cash 
On All Flower Seed Orders 
♦Lavender (Silvery). Most popular of all. 
Very fine. 
Old Rose. Attractive shade. 
♦Rose, Deep rose pink, with white center. 
Santa Maria. A giant pure white double 
of exceptional merit. Giant flowers 
on long trusses. A oz. 35c, y s oz. 60c, 
Vi OZ. $1.10, oz. $3.60. 
White. Early clear white. 
♦White Shasta. Taller than standard white 
with longer stems, larger blooms and 
more blooms per stem. A «*• 35c, Vs 
oz. 60e, % oz. $1.10, oz. $3.60. 
Prices any above, except when noted— 
A oz 30c, Vs oz. 55c, Vi oz. $1.00, oz. 
$3.00. 
Imperial Mixed Colors—A oz. 25c, Vs oz. 
45c, Vi oz. 80c, oz. $2.40. 
Non-Branching 
Or Excelsior Column Stocks 
Producing one large spike, 2 to 2% feet 
hig'h, which allows very close planting. 
In season, about same as Imperials, some¬ 
times earlier. Not quite 100% as far as 
non branching habit is concerned, but 
shows a good percentage of doubles'. 
♦Brilliant Deep Rose (New). A magnifi¬ 
cent variety of deep brilliant rose 
color, a giant spike of bloom with very 
large florets, with as many as 40 on a 
spike. Grows same height as Silvery 
Lilac. Comes about 75% double. Trade 
Pkt. $1.00. 
♦Ball’s White. One of best in type. 
llwarf White. Faintly suffused with rose 
but forces white. 
Chamois Pink. Best light pink. 
♦Rose. Lilac or lavender rose. 
Ruby. Rich shade. 
♦Silvery Lilac or Lavender. Best of all. 
Prices any above—Trade Pkt. 75c, V* oz. 
$2.25, oz. $S.0O. 
Saponaria 
Light foliage and small graceful flowers 
somewhat similar to Baby’s Breath. Ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. 
Vaccaria White. Vaccaria Rose. 
Either variety'— Vi «*• 10c, oz. 30c. 
Torenia 
Seed started in June or July will flower 
during midwinter in the greenhouse. 
Fourneri Grandiflora. An improved large 
flowering strain of the blue variety. 
A OZ. 30c, Vs oz. 50c, Vi oz. «0c, oz. $3.00. 
Fourneri Alba. White. A oz. 25c, Vs oz. 
45c, V* oz. 80c, oz. $2.50. 
Fourneri Compacta. Large flower, dwarf 
blue strain. Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Speciosa, Princess of Montenegro. Giant 
flowers, blue. Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Trachelium 
Coeruleuin. Plants 1 foot high carrying 
large corymbs of small pale blue flow¬ 
ers. Grown as a greenhouse annual it 
makes an excellent pot plant. Suitable 
for cutting also. Tr. Pkt. 40c, Vs oz. 90c. 
STOCK, GIANT IMPERIAL SHASTA 
Schizanthus 
Knowing the value of Schizanthus to the 
florist we are specializing in it and be¬ 
lieve we have for you the very best strains 
of seed to be obtained. Schizanthus is in 
demand as a cut flower and as a pot plant. 
The graceful delicately tinted flowers are 
unlike any others. Normally the regular 
flowering time in the greenhouse is' in 
May but this may be advanced to March 
or even February by the use of additional 
light. Sow seed in September and October 
for earliest crop. 
Martins Excellent Hybrids. The finest 
strain of giant flowering hybrids we 
have ever seen. All shades both bright 
and soft are present in this blend. Ex¬ 
cellent for pot work or cutting. Tr. Pkt. 
30c, Vs ox. 75c, Vi oz. $1.25. 
Wisetonensis Brilliant Mixed. A highly 
recommended and valuable strain mostly 
of the lighter and more delicate shades. 
Tr. Pkt. 30c, Vs ox. 60c, % oz. $1.00. 
Excelsior Compact Dwarf Mixed. An ex¬ 
cellent strain for potting because of the 
plant habit which is naturally more 
dwarf and compact, 10 to 12 inches high. 
Tr. Pkt. 50e, Vs ox. $1.00. 
Rose and Amber Shades. 
Pink and Rose Shades. 
Bridal Veil White. 
Purple Shades. 
Any Above—Tr. Pkt. 35c, % oz. 75c, Vi oz. 
$1.25. 
Brilliance. Amaranth Red. Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Wallflower 
Double Annual 
A new strain that comes into bloom with¬ 
in 5 months after the seed is sown. Seed¬ 
lings started in the early fall produce 
g'ood blooms during late winter and early 
spring in a cool house. 
Gold Standard. Bright yellow. 
Golden Yellow. Flaked brown. 
Dark Brown. 
Any variety'—Tr. Pkt. 50c, Vi ox. $1.50. 
Violet. Very rich in contrast with the yel¬ 
low varieties. Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Wonder Mixed. Tr. Pkt. 40c, Vi ox. $1.25. 
