MICHELL’S GIANT PETUNIAS 23 
We are headquarters for this florists’ popular pot plant. The following list is selected from the finest strains of Petunias that are 
grown in Europe and California. We supply the most critical trade in every State in the union with our selected strains. 
Petunias, Martha Washington 
MARTHA WASHINGTON (Single) 
(Waller-Franklin) (Novelty) 
A new break in Petunias; a ruffled or frilled dwarf, compact 
type; plants grow about 9 inches high and are literally smothered 
with blooms 3 inches in diameter; the coloring is a blush, with 
center veined a wine red, deepening at the base of the throat; 
the veining is so unique that the blooms resemble a Pelargonium, 
hence the name. Trade pkt., 50c.; $1.25 per oz. 
MINIATURE, ROSE GEM 
(1936 Novelty) 
Rose Gem is a charming addition to the new miniature 
group of Petunias which was started with Pink Gem. Rose 
Gem is the color which the public has been asking for in this 
miniature form; it is the rich, deep rose that has made Petunia, 
Rose of Heaven so popular. The plant is neat and compact, 
5 to 6 inches high and smothered with rich rose-colored blooms 
about 2 inches in diameter. Originator’s description. Half 
trade pkt., 60c.; $1.00 per trade pkt.; yj oz., $1.75; $3.00 per 
T 2 oz. 
GIANT FLOWERING SINGLE 
Yi trade Trade 
Pkt. Pkt. 
New Dwarf California Giants (Ramona Strain). 
A splendid new dwarf strain of the well-known Cali¬ 
fornia Giants; compact habit; excellent for pots. 
(^4 oz., $1.75; $3.00 per yj oz.; y 6 oz., $5.00t$0.60 $1.00 
Michell’s Giant Fringed Mixed. Flowers very 
large, beautifully fringed and ruffled and in a fine 
mixture of the most popular colors. 
(yi oz., $1.50; $2.50 per ^ oz.; yy oz., $4.00) 
California Giants. Strong plants; immense flowers 
of bright and desirable colors.(yy oz., $1.50) 
Floretta. Large flowered, single fringed; habit 
similar to Theodosia; color, beautiful steel blue, 
veined black.(yy oz., $3.00) 
Pink Glory. Of compact growth, with flowers of a 
pure rose pink.oz., $1.50) 
Purple Prince. A splendid velvety purple, large 
flowering variety.(yy oz., $1.50) 
Setting Sun. An especially fine dwarf, brilliant 
rose-pink; compact habit, 12 inches high; flowers 
beautifully fringed and measure 3 inches across; 
comes true from seed.(yy oz., $3.00) 
Theodosia. A large flowered, fringed variety; rosy 
pink with a clear golden center.(yy oz., $3.00) 
Violet King. Beautiful velvety, violet blue; im¬ 
mense fringed flowers.(yt oz., $2.50) 
Yellow Throated Mixture. A specially re-selected 
mixture of giant fringed varieties; pleasing light 
shades, all having yellow throats . . . (yr oz., $2.50) 
.60 1.00 
.30 .50 
.60 1.00 
.50 
.50 
1.00 
.60 1.00 
.60 1.00 
.75 
SINGLE SMALL FLOWERING 
trade Trade 
Pkt. Pkt. Oz. 
Rosy Morn Improved. A decided improve¬ 
ment on this popular variety; flowers 
brighter in color and considerably larger; 
much superior to the old variety.$0.40 $0.75 $3.50 
Dwarf Erect, Periwinkle Blue (New). A 
welcome addition to the dwarf single type; 
color a delightful shade of pastel blue; re¬ 
sembles very much the perennial Vinca.30 
Bluebird. An excellent bedding variety; 
medium-sized flowers of a deep blue color .30 
Celestial Rose. Compact; deep rose; excel¬ 
lent for bedding. ()4 oz., $1.50) .30 
Cockatoo. Violet with white spots. 
(y s oz., $1.00) .30 
Dwarf Inimitable. Dwarf, compact habit; 
flowers striped and blotched. 
General Dodds. Rich velvety blood red; 
splendid bedding variety. 
Rosy Morn. Dwarf, bushy plants, with bril¬ 
liant, rose-colored flowers with white throat; 
a popular bedding sort.30 
Rose of Heaven. Brilliant rose; a very effec¬ 
tive and popular color. 
Silver Blue (Heavenly Blue). Makes a splen¬ 
did bedding variety when combined with 
Rosy Morn.30 
Snowball. Dwarf, pure white. 
Star (Hotvard’s) (Improved). A beautiful variety; 
crimson maroon flowers, each having a distinct five- 
pointed white star.40 2.00 
Violet Gem. Erect, dwarf type.40 2.00 
Choice Mixed.25 1.00 
LARGE FLOWERING SINGLE HYBRIDS 
An excellent mixture of large flowering sorts. Trade pkt., 40c.; 
$2.50 per oz. 
BALCONY PETUNIAS 
A splendid large flowering, free blooming type, suitable for 
vases, window or porch boxes, also valuable for bedding. 
Netted Blue Gem. A new color in the balcony type; color steel 
blue, beautifully netted or veined; flowers large and cluster well 
together on the extra long branches, which makes it of special 
value for window boxes or baskets. Trade pkt., 50c.; $1.00 
per Y oz. 
Trade pkt. Oz. 
Blue. Rich indigo blue.$0.40 $3.00 
Crimson. Velvety crimson.40 3.00 
Rose. Brilliant rose pink.40 3.00 
White. Pure white.40 3.00 
Mixed Colors .40 3.00 
.50 
3.00 
.50 
2.50 
.50 
5.00 
.50 
.30 
1.50 
.30 
1.50 
.50 
2.50 
.40 
2.00 
.50 
.30 
3.00 
1.50 
DIENER’S ORIGINAL STRAINS 
The following varieties are grown by the originator and are 
supplied in original packets. 
Sample trade Trade 
Pkt. Pkt. 
Ruffled Monsters Mixed. A much improved strain; 
extra large flowers in a wide range of colors; splen¬ 
did dwarf habit, especially suited for pots. 
(J 4 oz., $2.50; $4.00 per ^ oz.)$0.50 $1.00 
Pink Glory. Same type as above; flowers are a 
beautiful shade of rose pink.(yy oz., $3.00) .50 1.00 
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Copper Red. No. 41. A coppery red shade. .50 
Blue. No. 11. Silky deep blue; free blooming . .50 
Mauve. No. 20 . Heavily veined with purple. .50 
Large Double Frilled. No. 42. A splendid strain, 
producing a high percentage of doubles; flowers 
heavily frilled and ruffled and in a fine blending of 
colors. LOO 
Half Trade packets can be supplied only where 
listed. 
Deduct 5% discount on Flower Seeds only, if cash accompanies order 
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