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MARIGOLD (Tagetes): (h A) These plants supply an 
abundance of blooms late in the season, when most sum¬ 
mer flowers have passed their prime. The bright green 
foliage is finely cut, and the stems are stout. Tall 
Marigolds give charm to the border, while the dwarfs 
are valuable for bedding and make ideal edging plants. 
Guinea Gold: A gorgeous orange with loosely ruffled 
petals. The plants bloom freely and practically all 
the blooms are double. 
Dwarf French Single: Diadem: A mahogany red with 
golden edge. 
Gold Star: Yellow striped maroon. 
Single Mixed. 
African Tall Double: Orange Ball. 
Lemon Ball. 
Mixed Ball. 
Josephine: Tall, single bi-color. 
Little Brownies (Legion d’Honneur): Dwarf double. 
Signata Pumila: Very dwarf, bright orange. 
MOON FLOWER (Ipomoea Mexicana Grandiflora): (h A) 
Excellent for screens over porches and arbors because 
of their luxurious and rapid growth. At night and on 
cloudy days the vines are covered with fragrant white 
flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. A member of the 
“Morning Glory” family. 
MORNING GLORY: (h A) Nature’s finest covering for 
garden fences and walls. The heart-shaped leaves are of 
true green color, the numerous trumpet-shaped blossoms 
come in beautiful clear colors. They open in the early 
hours of dawn and close at night fall. 
Convolvulus Major: Tall, choice single, a mixture of all 
colors. 
Tall, choice double mixed of all colors. 
Imperial Japanese Fringed: Very large, fringed 
flowers in a variety of exquisite colorings; varie¬ 
gated foliage. 
Heavenly Blue: Blossoms of true exquisite color. 
MIMOSA (Sensitive Plant): (h A) With leaves that droop 
and fold at the slightest touch make this plant an 
interesting feature for any garden. It also droops at 
night and during damp weather. The plants bear small 
rosy-lilac blossoms. 
NASTURTIUMS: (h h A) A flower introduced to this 
country by a traveler returning from Peru. It starts 
blooming early and continues throughout the entire 
summer months. A flower that should be found in every 
garden. 
Dwarf Empress of India: A beautiful deep scarlet. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed: All shades that blend well 
with all flowers. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Tall Varieties Mixed: Same shades as dwarf. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c. 
Golden Gleam Nasturtium: The newest and finest flower 
improvement that has been introduced to the Amer¬ 
ican public in past few years. Truly a beautiful flower. 
Rich golden yellow, sweet-scented, semi-trailing habit. 
Large double blooms on 6-inch stems, oz. 20c. 
Scarlet Gleam Nasturtium: (See page 2 for description.) 
Pkt. 25c. 
Gleam Hybrid Nasturtium: (See page 2 for description.) 
Pkt* 20c* 
NICOTIAN A: (h h A) The flower of fragrance that 
sweetens the air like rare perfume. A very showy plant, 
producing star-shaped flowers. If taken up in the fall, 
potted and cut back, it will bloom freely during the win¬ 
ter months. Grows to a height of 3 feet. Sow seeds in 
boxes indoors or in a well protected place. For the best 
results give plenty of room, rich soil and sunlight. 
Crimson King: A beautiful dark velvety crimson red. 
Mixed Variety: Several shades of distinctive true 
colors. 
Other Varieties of Flower Seed 
Nemesia: Blue Gem, Fire King, Orange Prince, Mixed. 
Nigella (Love in a Mist): Hispanica Blue, Miss Jekyll, 
Double Blue. 
Nepta (Graycatmit): Mussini, Blue. 
PETUNIA 
Beautifully covered with large showy blossoms through¬ 
out the entire flower season. Constantly fresh and bright 
colors, markings and forms. Sow seeds very thinly indoors 
under glass. Care should be taken to save the weaker 
seedlings, as they produce the finest flowers. Transplant 
when soil is warm, (h A). 
Giants of California: Large flowering single petunias. 
Choicest ruffled, large throat varieties. Mixed. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Dwarf Giants of California: Compact form of the 
above. Excellent for potting or border planting. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Elk’s Pride: A beautiful deep purple, with large 
blooms. Pkt. 25c. 
City of Portland: A most beautiful shade of pink. 
Large ruffled flowers on fine stems. Pkt. 25c. 
General Dodds: A blood red blossom, supplying an 
abundance of bright color for a dull corner in your 
garden. Pkt. 25c. 
Large Flowering Double Petunia: Choicest double 
mixed. Pkt. 25c. Double fringed mixed. Pkt. 35c. 
Single Bedding Petunias: 
Balcony Blue: A splendid free flowering type. For 
window boxes, bedding, vases, hanging baskets, etc. 
Balcony Rose: Same as above only brilliant rose pink. 
Very effective. 
Balcony White: A beautiful clear white of the Balcony 
variety. 
Rose of Heaven: A dwarf variety. Rich, rose pink. 
The most exquisite shade in petunias. 
Rosy Morn: Pink with a lovely white throat. Excel¬ 
lent for bedding. 
Petunia Pink Gem: (See Page 2 for description). 
Pkt. 15c. 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI: (h A) Phlox was first discovered 
by the early settlers of Texas. Since, it has traveled 
around the world, beautifying gardens in every little 
corner of the earth. It is unrivaled for richness and 
beauty of colors, ranging from white to the deepest 
purples and scarlets. Unexcelled for low table bouquets, 
as their brilliant colors add much in making a fine meal 
better. 
Large Flowering Varieties: Chamois Rose: Carmine 
eye. 
Crimson. Scarlet. 
White. Mixed. 
Isabellina: Pale yellow. 
Star Phlox: The flowers have a distinctive star-like 
appearance, with a white margin. Truly exquisite for 
bouquets. Mixed. 
Dwarf Choice Mixed Phlox. . 
Decussata Perennial Mixed Phlox. 
GARDEN GUIDE 
Amateur Gardener’s Hand Book 
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available, with planting charts, 
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