W. E. Marshall 8C Co., New York 
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FLOWER SEED SPECIALTIES—Continued. 
MARSHALL'S NEW ORNAMENTAL PEPPER 
An excellent plant for Fall and Christmas decoration. It has been 
pronounced by growers, who have tried this Pepper for us, as far 
superior and more ornamental than varieties previously grown. 
Plants are compact, about 6 to 9 inches high, with good, deep green, 
heavy foliage and are literally covered with small oval fruits in 
shades of purple, red and white, and brilliant scarlet. 50c per packet. 
PETUNIA, DWARF ALL-DOUBLE VICTORIOUS MIXTURE 
A new strain of All-Double Dwarf Giant Fringed Petunias. The 
plants grow twelve inches high and are profuse blooming, producing 
100% double flowers in a wonderful range of brilliant colors. 
The individual flowers are very large and fully double. 75c per 
packet. 
PETUNIA, ROSE GEM 
A real rose-pink Petunia in miniature form. This charming addi¬ 
tion to the new miniature group of Petunias which was started with 
Pink Gem grows 5 to 6 inches high. The plant is neat and compact 
and is literally covered with rich rose-colored blooms about two 
inches in diameter. Packet, $1.00. 
RANUNCULUS 
MARSHALL'S SUPER HYBRIDS 
We have made arrangements with a prominent New Zealand 
grower who has been supplying this wonderful strain of Ranunculus 
that has been taking the first award at the International Flower 
Show in New York. 
Fresh seeds will arrive here in March and may then be sown in 
greenhouse, these plants would bloom the following Spring, a selec¬ 
tion can then be made for bulbs with the finest flowers to be used 
for exhibition purposes the following season. 
This is the finest strain that has been placed on the market. $1.00 
per packet; 6 packets for $5.00. 
SCHIZANTHUS WISETONENSIS 
MONARCH RE-SELECTED STRAIN 
This is a superlative mixture and a great advance on anything 
hitherto available. The large pansy-like flowers in all shades of 
brightest rose, pink, violet, purple and many indescribable variations 
make a riot of color almost unbelievable. The flowers have immense 
petals and this strain is distinct from all other mixtures. Per packet 
75c. 
VIOLA, NORMANDIE 
A remarkably handsome variety, bearing large, self-colored flow¬ 
ers of a rich burgundy red-purple. A really attractive new variety 
which will, we are sure, prove very popular. Packet 50c. 
Zinnia, Scabious Flowered. 
ZINNIA, SCABIOUS FLOWERED MIXTURE 
Add variety to your Zinnia garden with this new type. 
An odd and most attractive Zinnia which deserves to be more 
widely grown and better known. Flowers which are somewhat less 
than medium-sized resemble an annual Scabious. They are ex¬ 
tremely free-flowering, growing 2 to 2’/2 feet high. Packet 25c; 1/4 
oz. $1.00. 
NOVELTY GARDEN ROSES 
Better Times. H. T. Plant Patent No. 23. The brilliant cerise 
flowers are large, double and delicately fragrant. Being produced 
on long straight stems, they are excellent for cutting. Foliage is 
leathery dark green. Strong plants, $1.50 each. 
Carrie Jacobs Bond. The Most Outstanding Rose of the Decade. 
Howard & Smith, 1935. U. S. Plant Patent No. 158. A magnificent 
new Rose named in honor of the author of "The End of a Perfect 
Day." Of aristocratic growth with large, double blooms of ideal 
form carried singly on long, upright stems. The color is an en¬ 
chanting rich deep rose enhanced by a luminous coral sheen. 
Moderately fragrant and good at all seasons. We feel confident 
that it will be the most popular Rose of the years to come. 
$1.50 each. 
Crimson Glory. Kordes, 1934. U. S. Plant Patent No. 105. A truly 
glorious Rose with large, urn-shaped buds opening into well- 
formed flowers of an intense deep and vivid crimson with a beau¬ 
tiful soft velvety nap. Forms sturdy, symmetrical plants well 
covered with showy blooms. It is bound to become one of our 
most popular garden Roses. Awarded Silver Medal, International 
Flower Show, 1934. $1.25 each. 
Little Beauty. Howard & Smith, 1935. U. S. Plant Patent No. 149. 
The herald of an entirely new race of everblooming Roses. Splen¬ 
did for garden display because it combines mass color effect with 
quantity of blooms borne throughout the season. The color of 
the formally arranged blooms is a brilliant cerise of wonderful 
purity. As the flowers pass their prime they assume a pleasing 
soft deep pink of a warmth that is distinctly attractive. An en¬ 
chanting variety. $1.25 each. 
Nigrette. H. T. (The Black Rose of Sangerhausen). Plant Patent 
No. 87. The cup shaped flowers are intensely deep maroon with 
blackish velvet sheen and are deliciously fragrant. It is the 
darkest of roses, appearing almost black from a little distance. 
The petals do not burn in the sun. The plant is continuously in 
bloom, spending most of its energy in forming blossoms. The 
sensation of the European rose world is now available for the 
first time in this country. Strong Plants $2.00 each. 
NEW EVERBLOOMING PILLAR OR SHRUB ROSE 
Skyrocket (Kordes, 1934). A real everblooming Pillar or Shrub 
Rose producing enormous flower clusters throughout the entire 
season. Makes a magnificent display with its large clusters com¬ 
posed of medium-sized brilliant rich red blooms. Of straight, up¬ 
right habit which makes it most desirable and valuable either as 
a Pillar Rose or planted in combination with various kinds of 
shrubs. A forerunner of a distinct new race. $1.25 each. 
NEW EXHIBITION ROSE 
Symphony (Wiegand, 1934). U. S. Plant Patent No. 79. This is an 
everblooming Hybrid Perpetual Rose bearing handsome, massive 
blooms of perfect form often measuring 6 inches in diameter. 
They are carried on stout, straight stems. The buds are blush- 
pink opening to pale rose with deep pink in the center and show¬ 
ing lighter at the edges. The open flowers are full and of sym¬ 
metrical shape. A truly magnificent Rose. $1.50 each. 
OUTSTANDING NEW HARDY CLIMBING ROSES 
Easlea's Golden Rambler. U. S. Plant Patent No. 114. Now that 
this new English Rose has flowered in this country there can be 
no doubt that it is the most outstanding hardy yellow climbing 
Rose we have—rich deep golden yellow with a sheen of light 
orange. The blooms are arranged in large clusters and they have 
a pleasing fragrance. $1.50 each. 
Golden Climber. (Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James). Plant Patent No. 
28. A yellow climbing Rose for zero temperatures. Semi-double 
blooms of pure gold; fade very little. Delightfully fragrant. 15- 
to 18-inch stems to cut. Blooms over a long period in early 
summer; again in late summer and fall. Plants vigorous with 
handsome foliage. $1.50 each. 
For other Roses see pages 76-77. 
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