CALIFORNIA WILD FLOWER SEEDS 
The early Californians had nauaht but wildflowers to piant about their doorsteps; but 
they were so delighted with these that they gathered seeds and sent them to the dear one: 
at home. Today California wildflowers are grown throughout the civilized world. If you have 
never planted them, then there is a real treat in store for you. Few wild flowers rival theii 
beauty in the native and when brought under cultivation they are larger and more attractive 
They bring romance, beauty and novelty into the garden, requiring a minimum of water anc 
care. Plant them In vacant lots and parkways and thus grow blossoms instead of weeds. In th< 
Southwest they should be planted in the fall or during the rainy season. Sowings made aftei 
the rainy season is past will have a shorter blooming period, slower germination and will 
require artificial watering. In the East and North they may be planted either in the fall or 
early spring. 
California Sun Ripened wildflower seeds should always be planted in the natural or "wild" 
garden if nature is to be imitated. 
SCARLET LARKSPUR 
2026 Delphinium Cardinale — Scarlet Lark¬ 
spur. Perennial. Native of Southern Califor¬ 
nia, usually found blooming in the early 
summer on the di^, chaparral covered 
slopes of the foothills and Coast Range 
mountains. After most other wildflowers 
have passed this Larkspur sends up its 
flaming torch-like flower spikes to a 
height of 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 35c. 
California Native Wildflowers 
Collection No. 2010 
This seed Is valuable for bright¬ 
ening open spaces in vacant lots, in 
parkways and in comers of the gar¬ 
den. Ours is a souvenir mixture of 
the most beautiful types of true na¬ 
tive California flowers. 
2010 For all places. A mixture of 20 
distinct varieties. OC — 
Packet .AOC 
Oz. 75c; 'A ob. $2.00; lb. $6.00. 
CALIFORNIA COLUMBINE 
2024 Aquilegia Truncate (Red Columbine). 
Perennial growing 2 to 3 feet. The gay 
yellow-tipped, scarlet flowers hang grace¬ 
fully from slender bending stems. They 
prefer a semi-shady, moist location. Pkt. 
25c; Vs oz. $1.00. 
LUPINE 
2051 Calforna Mountan Blue. (Lupines Nan¬ 
us) Annual. California native lupine, dwarf 
growing about 12 inches. Fragrant bright 
blue flowers with contrasting purple and 
white marks. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 
NEMOPHILA 
BABY BLUE EYE$ 
Hardy Annual—6 In. 
A California hardy annual that is far 
more appreciated in Europe than in this 
country. It is used extensively as a ground 
cover for bulb beds. Have you tried it in 
your garden? It will do in full sun but 
enjoys a somewhat shaded moist situation. 
Lovely cup-shaped, sky-blue flowers with 
white eyes. 
2472 Insignis Blue. Pkt. 15c; Vz oz. 40c. 
2473 Choice Blend. A mix of blues, lilacs, 
purples and white. Pkt. 15c; Vz oz. 35c. 
CACTUS SEED 
QUEEN ANN’S THIMBLE 
2028 GiMia Capitata. This annual grows I'A to 2yt 
ft. high, of slender branching habit. Flowers are of 
lavender blue, borne on long stem and somewhat like 
Scabiosa in form. Pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 40c. 
CALIFORNIA BLAZING STAR 
2025 Bartonia Aureau—Blazing Star. A very 
desirable golden yellow flower entirely 
hardy in all parts of the country. Flowers 
average about 3 inches across single with 
bristling, long, bright yellow stamens. 
Likes full sun but not much water. Pkt. 
15c; oz. 50c. 
SAND VERBENA 
2021 Abronia Umbellata. Thrives in sandy 
soil and is at its best near the seashore. 
Its gay, rosy-pink flower will form a beau¬ 
tiful carpet over sandy patches where 
other flowers and ground covers refuse to 
grow. Pkt. 15c; 'A oz. 30c. 
GOLDEN WE$T 
CALIFORNIA SEA DAHLIA 
2082 Leptosyne Maritima. Specie of native 
dahlia growing along the coast line. Flow¬ 
ers are daisy-like, 3 to 4 inches across 
with bright yellow petals surrounding a 
golden disc. A splendid cut flower, one of 
the best natives for this purpose. A rapid 
grower blooming from seed in about 90 
days. In eastern states start Inside and 
plant out when weather permits. Hardy in 
mild climates. Pkt. 15c. 
2081 Death alley Cactus. A fine assortment 
of California desert types suitable for 
growing in bowls or developing for your 
cactus garden. Pkt. 25c. 
California Wildflower Garden 
Collection No. 5011 
There are five choice separate va¬ 
rieties and two mixtures in this col¬ 
lection: all annuals as follows: Cali¬ 
fornia Canterbury Bell, Blazing Star, 
California Blue Bells, Tidy Tips, Lupine, 
Poppyland Sunset Blend, and a General 
Mizture of Wildflowers. 
A $1.05 value . / OC 
CALIFORNIA BLUE BELL 
2037 Phacella campanularia. Grows 1 to 
feet high. Intensely vivid dark lobelia blue 
flowers borne profusely in clusters. The 
foliage is bright green, plant compact, 
foliage is bright green, plant compact, 
very effective for edgings, borders and 
beds. Flowers are wide bell-shaped, and 
about the size of half-dollar. One of the 
quickest annuals to flower from seed sow¬ 
ing. Pkt. 15c: Vz oz. 50c. 
2038 Wild Heliotrope — Phacelia Tonaceti- 
folia. Annual, lavender blue, used exten- 
tively for bee food. Grows 1% to 2 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 15c: oz. 50c. 
No. 2041 PHACELIA VISCIOA. A most lovely, 
hardy annual. The blooms are saucer shaped and of 
the most brilliant blue. The plants are a foot or more 
high. The flowers are large brilliant deep blue, pale 
and dotted in the center. This is not a novelty but a 
little known annual, a native of California, which 
deserves a place in our gardens. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.50. 
No. 2036 CALIFORNIA TIDY TIPS. A captivating 
golden yellow flower satisfactory in any climate.. 
Pkt. l5o: 14 02 . 50c. 
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CALIFORNIA PENTSTEMON 
2035 Rare Pentstemon spectabilis. “Blue 
Pentstemon.” Perennial, 4 to 5 feet high. 
Flowers in long spikes, and the richest 
combination of blue and royal purple. Pkt. 
25c; V« oz. 50c. 
2029 Gilia Tricolor. Dainty and captivat¬ 
ing violet-like flower. Petals tipped with 
lavender blue, running thru cream, deep 
purple and gold in mixed shades. Pkt. 15c: 
Vz oz. 40c. 
CALIFORNIA 
CANTERBURY BELL 
2039 Phacelia Whitlavia. Annual grows 1 to 
1% feet; covered with bell-shaped deep 
purplish-blue flowers with creamy throat. 
Blooms continuously for many weeks, will 
thrive in partly shaded moist places. Pkt. 
15c; Vz oz. 30c: oz. 50c. 
CALIFORNIA CREAM CUPS 
2040 Platystemon californicus. Buttercup¬ 
like flowers of light yellow. Plants grown 
in the open are rather spreading to 9 
inches tall, forming carpet of soft yellow. 
'I^ey are at their best in sandy or gritty 
soil and make a gorgeous display when 
planted with Sand Verbenas. Pkt. 15c: Vs 
oz. 50c. 
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