OLDS’ RELIABLE ANNUAL FLOWERS 
825. ★AGERATUM. H. A. Dwarf Blue. (Floss Flower, Paint 
Brush.) One of the best bedding plants, bearing bright blue flowers in 
greatest profusion from early summer until frost. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c. Plants, 35c doz. 
831. ★ALYSSUM, SWEET. H. A. (Carpet Flower.) Little Gem. 
Carpet of snow. One of the finest dwarf annuals we have for edging, 
and much loyed for its modest blossoms, white, and honey scented. 
Pkt., 5c. 
880. CANARY BIRD FLOWER. H. A. A dainty vine growing 15 
to 20 feet, with ornamental cut leaves, and dainty, canary-yellow flowers 
of curious shape. Does well in the shade. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
890. CANNA. H. A. Crozy’s Best Mixed. Height, 2V 2 to 8 feet. 
Great clusters of brilliant bloom, borne on tall spikes, surmounting 
broad leaves of green, bronze or purple, giving a tropical effect. See 
illustration on page 60. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
CANNA BULBS. See page 60. 
875. ★CALLIOPSIS. H. A. Fine Mixed. Showy, yellow flowers 
that thrive anywhere, some with base of petals of deep maroon. Blooms 
Camellia Mixed, Balsam, all summer. Pkt., 5c. 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER. See Schizanthus, page 52. 
860. ★BALSAM. H. A. (Lady Slipper or Poor Man’s Orchid.) Olds’ Camellia Mixed. 
jjProduces its gorgeous masses of brilliant colored flowers in great profusion in the axils 
fof the leaves. Pkt., 5c. 
855. ★BACHELOR’S-BUTTON. H. A. (Centaurea, Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged 
Sailor, etc.) Mixed. Although not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s-Button is one of the popular, 
hardy, old-fashioned annuals. Pkt., 5c. 
OLDS’ CALENDULAS. 
863. ★SHAGGY. Our new Calendula described fully on page 2. This flower is one 
of the Gold Medal Winners in the 1935 All-America Contest. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
864. CHRYSANTHA. The large Chrysanthemum-shaped flowers measuring 4 inches 
across are a clear buttercup yellow with long, loosely arranged drooping petals. Be¬ 
sides adding a splash of beautiful yellow color to your garden this Calendula also 
makes a fine cut flower. Its stems are long and stiff and the flowers keep well in water. 
Combined with blue flowers such as Delphiniums the effect is most striking. Pkt., 15c. 
868. ★OLDS’ CAMPFIRE. H. A. (Sensation.) Of vigorous 
growth, the flowers borne on stout stems. The color of the petals 
is brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen, with full yellow center. 
Blooms are flat, very handsome. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
865. DOUBLE MIXED. H. A. (Pot Marigold.) Freely 
flowering plants of easiest culture, succeeding everywhere. 
Pkt. 5c. 
866. ORANGE KING. H. A. A very select, double, 
dark, orange-red Calendula. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
Mixed Calendula Plants, 35c doz. 
885. CANDYTUFT. H. A. Olds’ Choice Mixed. Well 
known, hardy plants much used for borders and edging. 
Easy to grow. Season, July ’till heavy frost. Height, 
one foot. Pkt., 5c. . 
886. CANDYTUFT. H. A. Giant White Hyacinth 
Flowered. Snowy white flowers on sturdy large spikes. 
Much like a hyacinth. A good cut flower. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts 15c 
905. ’’ CELOSIA. H. A. (Coxscomb.) Ostrich Plume. 
Very hardy annuals of easy culture, producing large, orna¬ 
mental comb-like beads like ruffled crimson chenille. 
Maroon-colored leaves. Pkt., 5c. 
915. CHRYSANTHEMUM. H. A. Single Mixed. An¬ 
nual varieties. Showy flowers of pleasing shades, growing 
on strong stiff stems. Largely grown for cut flowers. 
Annual Canterbury Bells. The foliage is finely cut and .ornamental. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c. , . , . 
919. CLARKIA ELEGANS. H. A. Mixed. Bright and attractive annuals of easy 
culture. They grow about 2 feet high, bear profusely; pretty double flowers car 
ried on long, graceful sprays. Flowers resemble sprays of flowering almond.. ., 
10 920 2 P COBAEA’sCANDENS. H. A, (Cathedral Bells.) One of our finest and most £ 
rapid growing climbers, attaining a height of 30 feet during * e , in March 
cling to any rough surface. In sowing, plant the seed edgewise, m beautiful 
or April. The large bell- shaped flowe rs are first ^een^ then to» to. beauWul 
894. CANTERBURY BELLS. 
Annual Mixed. Here is a new va¬ 
riety of Canterbury Bell that 
brings spring into your garden in 
the fall. It will bloom from seed 
in 90 days. The plants grow from 
2 to 2 y 2 feet tall and each plant 
has from 6 to 8 spikes of bloom. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. Plants, 
40c doz. 
Bachelor’s Button. 
Clarkia. 
Alyssum. 
Ageratum. 
Chrysantha Calendula. 
Candytuft. 
