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COMSTOCK, FERRE & COMPANY 
Petunia, Dwarf Giants of California 
FLOWER SEEDS OF SUPERIOR QUALITY 
Excellent success with annuals may be had by sowing in beds where they are to flower. The hardier 
varieties such as Calendulas, Larkspurs, Centaureas and Poppies may be sown very early, while the more 
tender Balsams, Nasturtiums, Marigolds and Zinnias are best planted later when the ground is warm. 
Prepare the soil carefully, making it soft and fine, and sow the seed in rows or broadcast. When the seed¬ 
lings are large enough thin them out so that they stand about half as far apart as their maximum height. 
Very fine seeds, such as Portulaca and Petunia, should be sown on the surface and the soil pressed 
firmly with a rake or board. Larger seeds may be covered about as deep as four times their diameter. It 
is well to press the soil firmly above them and water frequently. 
To condense description we have followed each variety with letters which indicate as follows: h-hardy; 
hh-half hardy; t-tender; A-annuah B-biennial; P-perennial; C-climber; R-Rock plant; figures indicate the 
approximate height. These letters indicate the manner in which the plants are commonly used, rather than 
a strict botanical classification. 
ACHILLEA (Sneezewort) [hP 2 ft.] 
Ptarmica, The Pearl Clusters of small double 
white flowers borne in profusion throughout 
the summer. Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 
AGERATUM MEXICANUM (Floss Flower) 
[hhA] Useful for bedding, remaining in bloom 
all summer. Small feathery flowers in large 
clusters. 
Blue 18 in. Useful for cutting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 40c. 
Imperial Dwarf Blue 10 in. Fine bedding 
plant. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
Blue Ball 6 in. Best compact dwarf blue for 
bedding. Pkt. 10c; H Oz. 25c. 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) Compact and free-flower¬ 
ing, carpet of fragrant white flowers June to 
frost. 
Maritimum [hA 10 in.] Fragrant, good for 
cutting. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c. 
Little Gem (Compactum) [hA 6 in.] Dwarf, 
blooms profusely. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 50c. 
Carpet of Snow (Procumbens) [hA 4 in.] 
Dwarf and spreading, pure white. Pkt. 10c; 
Oz. 60c. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold) [hP R 
9 in.] Golden yellow, flowering in early spring. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c. 
AMARANTHUS [hhA] Ornamental foliage plants, 
useful for backgrounds. 
Molten Fire 2J£ ft. Intense glowing scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed 3 ft. Many beautiful varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
