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FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR FLORISTS 
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Novelties and Specialties of Extra Value 
"T" HIS listing of special items is a departure for this catalog and we believe a valuable one. 
* It is our intention to very carefully consider every item under this heading, entering 
only such as we know from experience are valuable. 
Please note that the cost of growing superior varieties is not greater and if carefully 
selected they will add real value to your stock. Also, varieties of outstanding value are 
not always high-priced novelties as you will note if you go over this list. The selection of 
the following is based on our greenhouse and trial ground experience and we feel certain 
of their value under all climatic conditions. 
AGERATUM, Blue Cap 
No strain of Ageratum will come uniform in habit 
from seed, but we find Blue Cap clearly improves all 
other dwarf blue varieties in this respect. Indispens¬ 
able for use in plant combinations of all kinds be¬ 
cause of its rich blue color. Tr. pkt. ( 25c; Va oz., 
80c; 1 oz., $3.00. 
ALYSSUM, Carpet- of Snow (Extra select) 
Our trial ground report and comparisons elsewhere 
clearly show the strain we offer of this to be the most 
uniformly dwarf available. It will be found practically 
free of any unevenness in height, a very important 
point in dwarf Alyssum when used for bedding or edg¬ 
ing. 4 inches. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 60e; 4 ozs., $2.25; 
1 lb., $7.00. 
BEGONIA, Elegant 
We find this a highly attractive fibrous-rooted or 
bedding variety. Color clear white with petals edged 
rose-pink, and large flowered. The general effect is 
light and most pleasing against the background of 
green foliage. Of compact habit and free flowering 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00. 
BEGONIA, Lightning 
Strong, brilliant carmine-scarlet flowers of extra 
size with foliage dark green edged brown. We believe 
this to be the finest red on the list and like Elegant, 
we find that it comes quite true from seed. Vi tr. 
pkt., 60c; tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00. 
BEGONIA, Darling 
We find this new variety of perfect compact habit, 
ideal for bedding or pots. Attractive soft rose under 
glass, deepening to a carmine-rose outdoors. Extra 
large and effective winter flowering habit. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25. 
CALENDULA, Orange Shaggy 
(Frilled). The petals of this new variety are dis¬ 
tinctly fringed, adding to it an attractive effect for 
bedding purposes. Not long-stemmed for winter cut¬ 
ting, but a pleasing variation in Calendulas for out¬ 
door work. Tr. pkt., 50c; Va 
oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
CANDYTUFT, Giant 
Hyacinth White 
(Ball Strain). After four 
years single plant selection we 
have a strain of this that 
comes truer to a fine type 
than will ordinary commercial 
stock. A January sowing 
planted 6x6 inches in cold 
house will make a fine crop 
for late May or Memorial Day. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; 4 
ozs., $2.50. 
CELOSIA, Fiery Feather 
Similar to Flame of Fire, but 2-4 inches taller and 
with somewhat smaller plumes more freely produced. 
Both are highly colorful and with us make a brilliant 
show beginning six weeks before frost from outdoor 
sowing June 5. We find the seedlings do not trans¬ 
plant easily. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
CELOSIA, Golden Feather 
Habit same as Fiery Feather, but with golden yel¬ 
low plumes. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
COSMOS, Early Orange Flare 
Early flowering, bright or¬ 
ange flowers freely produced 
throughout the season on nice 
stems for cutting. Growth 
quite free, two to three feet, 
depending on conditions. 
Though we haven't tried it for 
flowering under glass, we be¬ 
lieve it will produce freely on 
a raised bed, carnation house 
temperature, and suggest it 
be sown in January for early 
spring flowering. A valuable 
novelty cut flower or pot plant. 
Tr. pkt., 25e; Va oz., 50c; 
1 oz., $1.60. 
COSMOS, Sensation 
Sent out last season and we find it a highly desir¬ 
able early flowering strain. Flowers medium to large 
in a mixture of white and rose-pink with long stems. 
Growth about 2 feet and quite vigorous. Valuable for 
cutting because of its very early flowering habit. If 
started too early for outdoor growth, it becomes hard¬ 
ened. We find it best sown out late in May. Tr. pkt., 
200 seeds, 50c; Vs oz., $1.80. 
DELPHINIUM, Cambridge Blue 
We find this annual Chinensis type valuable for 
spring flowering under glass. Not quite so long¬ 
stemmed as the perennial Belladonna and a shade 
deeper blue, but will not rot out as frequently do the 
perennial kinds. We find it profitable to plant after 
'mums. Can be sown in January but will not be so 
long-stemmed as earlier start. Tr. pkt., 35e; Va oz., 
60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
LARKSPUR, Imperial Lilac Queen 
We find this the choicest lilac-lavender color and 
are listing it here particularly to draw attention to 
the value of this rich color in Larkspur. Tr. pkt., 25e; 
1 oz., $1.25; 1 lb., $10.00. 
Greater variety of stock would increase the profit of many retail growers. 
Cosmos, Early 
Orange Flare. 
