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Descriptive Seed List for 1935 
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CARNATIONS 
Carnations do not produce flowers 
the first year unless started very early 
indoors or in a hot bed. Our mixture 
contains both the double and single 
varieties, and has all shades and 
colors. (See pages 41 and 42). 
CELOSIA 
This annual is also known as Cocks¬ 
comb, and is a mixture of the plume 
and the cockscomb type of blooms. 
A wonderful mixture of shades and 
colors. Will transplant easily, and is 
suitable for pot culture or for bedding. 
COLUMBINE or AQUILEGIA 
One of the most beautiful and sat¬ 
isfactory of the perennials. The plant 
grows about three feet tall and pro¬ 
duces many long spurred flowers in a 
wide range of shades and colors. Ex¬ 
ceptionally beautiful in mixed bou¬ 
quets. 
COSMOS 
A hardy annual growing from four 
to six feet tall. The flowers which 
resemble single dahlias in shape are 
borne profusely on long stems. 
CRYSANTHEMUMS 
Annual. This flower is also called 
Painted Daisy because of the bright 
colors of its daisylike flowers. The 
plants are about three feet tall and 
covered with a mass of bloom in near¬ 
ly every shade and color. It is very 
fine for cutting. 
EVENING SCENTED STOCKS 
An old fashioned annual that is 
grown for its fragrance rather than its 
beauty. The flower is purplish lilac 
and gives off an entrancing odor dur¬ 
ing the early evening. 
FORGET-ME-NOT 
Very popular, beautiful biennial. 
Hardy enough to remain in open 
ground over winter. Blue. 
FOXGLOVE 
This is one of the hardiest of all per¬ 
ennials. The flowers are tubular in 
shape and are borne on long spikes 4 
to 6 feet in height. Foxgloves will do 
well either in partial shade or bright 
sun, and on most any kind of soil. 
GAILLARDIA 
Also called Blanket Flower. A hardy 
perennial which will bloom the first 
year from seed if planted early. The 
plants are about 18 inches tall and will 
bloom over a long season. Flowers are 
scarlet and yellow blended. Fine for 
cutting. 
GOURDS 
Ornamental gourds. Large and small 
mixed. Interesting fruits produced on 
vines in same manner as cucumbers. 
GODETIA 
A very attractive and showy annual 
which thrives in a rather poor soil. 
The flowers are borne profusely and 
are of rich, satiny texture. The flow¬ 
ers are cup-shaped and come in many 
rich and varied colors. 
HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower) 
This is one of the best of the ever¬ 
lasting. The effective double flowers in 
rich glistening colors make a wonder¬ 
ful display either in the garden or for 
winter bouquets. 
