8 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
RECENl NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES for 1935 
New Lupinus, Hartwegi Giants 
Annual Lupines are favorite garden flowers in almost all parts of the country, as they bloom 
freely without any special care. This improved new giant strain is over a foot taller than the 
ordinary type, reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet. There are 5 or 6 long basal-branched spikes to 
each plant, bearing closely placed, giant blooms. Excellent for decoration, lasting a long time 
when cut, and are valuable for winter forcing in the greenhouse. 
King Blue. Enormous spikes of rich Oxford-blue, enhanced by a pure white stripe in the standard 
of each flower. 
King White. Glistening, pure white flowers in huge spikes. A companion to King Blue, with all 
its size and beauty. This Lupine is exquisitely scented. 
King Mixed. Contains shades of blue, pink, and white. 
Each, pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Annual Larkspur, Giant Imperial 
(Upright or Delphinium 
Type) 
Great advancement has been made in this new and valuable type of Larkspur in the past few 
seasons. The long, straight, upright stems make it superior as a cut-flower. 
Blue Bell. Azure-blue 
Blue Spire. Intense, deep Oxford-blue. 
Carmine King. Deep carmine-rose. 
Exquisite Pink, Improved. Soft pink, 
shaded salmon. 
Miss California. Pink, shaded salmon. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts 
Gloria. Rich deep rose. 
Lilac Spire. Beautiful lilac color. 
White Spire. Pure white. 
Peach Blossom. Light pink. 
Exquisite Rose. Rose-pink. 
Mixed. All colors. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 10 colors, $1.25 
Lupines, Hartwegi Giants 
Marigolds 
GUINEA GOLD. This distinct type of Marigold is of graceful, pyrami¬ 
dal habit, growing 2)4 feet high, producing a continuous abun¬ 
dance of semi-double, loosely ruffled flowers 2 to 2)4 inches across, 
of a brilliant shade of orange flushed gold. The characteristic Mari¬ 
gold odor is much less pungent than in other sorts. Unsurpassed 
for cutting and its fine keeping qualities have helped to make it 
one of the most popular Marigolds. Pkt. 20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
YELLOW SUPREME. A counterpart of the above in habit and 
growth, with large, rich creamy lemon-yellow flowers of mild honey 
fragrance. The foliage, as in Guinea Gold, is practically free from 
that objectionable Marigold odor. Shown in color on back cover. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Marigold, Dwarf African 
This new strain of African Marigolds is exceptionally fine for bed¬ 
ding. The plants are sturdy and when well grown form perfect 
pyramids, each carrying as many as 30 to 40 flowers fully open at the 
same time. The large blooms, measuring as much as 3 inches across, 
have flattish petals which take away from the plant that coarseness 
sometimes associated with African Marigolds. Height, 18 inches. 
Primrose Queen Yellow Queen Golden Queen 
Each, pkt. 25 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 3 varieties, 65 cts. 
Nicotiana affinis, Crimson Bedder 
Though valued as a fine decorative plant for groups and the rear 
ranks of borders, Nicotiana affinis has hitherto not been found suit¬ 
able for general bedding purposes. Crimson Bedder is a distinct 
break in this direction, being of dwarf, pyramidal habit, not exceeding 
about 15 inches in height. The rich deep crimson flowers are very 
freely produced, making a most striking effect when seen in the mass. 
See color plate, page 36. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Dwarf Giant Fringed Petunia, All Double 
This dwarf, compact Petunia is remarkably uniform in habit and 
produces 100 per cent double-flowered plants. The flowers are large, 
fringed, and fully double, in a wonderful assortment of brilliant and 
fancy colorings. Very suitable for pots and borders as they seldom 
grow more than 10 inches in height. Pkt. 75 cts.; 3 pkts. $2. 
Petunia nana compacta 
A charming new race of Dwarf Petunias with neat, compact plants 
smothered with blooms, as many as 25 to 30 open at one time. Indispen¬ 
sable for borders, window-boxes, pots, rock-gardens, and for bedding. 
PINK GEM. Lovely deep pink blooms. Grows 5 to 6 inches high 
and about 8 inches in diameter. Planted with Blue Cap Ageratum 
the effect is most charming. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
FINEST MIXED. Well-balanced mixture. Each plant forms a 
perfect ball effect from 8 to 10 inches high and about 12 inches in 
diameter. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts. 
Larkspur 
New Tall Double Stock-flowered, Rosamond 
This Novelty was awarded a Gold Medal in the All-America 
Selections for 1934 and has been acclaimed the most distinct Larkspur 
to be introduced in many years. It is two weeks earlier than other 
Stock-flowered varieties and is exceptionally uniform in height, grow¬ 
ing 4 feet tall. The plant bears numerous spikes heavily covered with 
fully double, bright rose-colored flowers, and has that rare quality 
of holding this pure rose shade until out of bloom. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
large pkt. 75 cts. 
Lewisia Howelli 
A creeping, hardy perennial, forming a wide rosette of narrow, 
crinkled foliage, not exceeding 3 inches in height, and throwing up 
stems about 6 inches long, crowned with flowers of apricot streaked 
with rose. A rare and lovely plant which will be of admirable effect 
on rockeries. From seed sown in spring the plants will bloom the 
following year. The seedlings should be given a sunny and well- 
drained situation and must not be overwatered. Pkt. 35 cts.; 3 pkts. 
90 cts. 
Double SweetrScented Nasturtiums 
Shown in color on inside front cover 
A remarkable development in this popular and easily grown species. 
The plant forms a vigorous, large bush which throws out short 
runners, averaging 18 inches, and when it is in full bloom the entire 
plant, including the runners, is a blaze of color. The large flowers are 
borne on erect, stiff stems 6 inches in length, and, consequently, 
stand well above the foliage, an arrangement which adds immeasur¬ 
ably to the showy appearance of the plant. A bouquet of these 
attractive flowers, distinctly double in form, will fill a room with 
pleasing fragrance, besides being a delight to the beauty-loving eye. 
GOLDEN GLEAM (Bodger’s). Large, double, sweet-scented, 
golden yellow flowers on long stems are borne profusely, well above 
the bright green foliage. Pkt. 10 cts.; )4oz. 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
SCARLET GLEAM (Bodger’s). Deliciously fragrant flowers of 
fiery orange-scarlet. The individual blooms are of immense size, 
uniformly double, with long, wiry stems bearing the numerous 
flowers well above the lush green foliage. Pkt. 35 cts.; large pkt. 
$1; oz. $3. 
GLORIOUS GLEAM HYBRIDS (Bodger’s). Gorgeously colored, 
large, well-formed, sweet-scented, double flowers of dazzling 
beauty. Colors never dreamed of before in a Double Nasturtium 
abound in profusion—glorious shades of salmon, golden yellow, 
orange-scarlet, cerise, cream-yellow, orange, crimson, and gold 
flushed scarlet. Stems are long and bear the flowers well above the 
foliage. For cutting or garden use Gleam Hybrids have but few 
equals. Pkt. 25 cts.; large pkt. 75 cts.; oz. $2. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 3 varieties, 60 cts. 
