Supreme Quality 
Flower Seeds 
in PETUNIAS 
For the American public at large, the 
phrase, “What’s new?” is rapidly be¬ 
coming one ot the most popular forms 
ol greeting. To the florist, however, this 
expression has lar greater significance, 
tor he often interprets it in terms of dol¬ 
lars and cents. Accordingly, the florist 
who answers the question, “What’s 
new?’’ with saleable merchandise soon 
discovers more customers, increased 
sales, and greater profits. 
As a means to this end we recommend 
to growers liberal plantings of the newer 
strains of Petunias, particularly “World 
Beauty” (Original Strain) introduced 
and named by A. B. C., All Double “De 
Luxe” Mixed, A. B. C. (Eriksson’s 
Strain), “Private Stock” Mi.xed, “Boun¬ 
tiful Portland Varieties,” “A. B. C. 
Celestial” (Originator’s German Strain), 
as well as the other new kinds illustrated 
and described in this list. “World Beau¬ 
ty” has especially proved to be a won¬ 
derful money-maker for the trade, and 
we believe florists will find it worth while 
to culture same in a large way. 
Our object in sending this advance 
Petunia list is primarily to enable grow¬ 
ers to make selection of those kinds, 
especially double sorts, which require 
early sowing of seed in order to have 
finished pot plants early in the spring 
season, and particularly for Mother’s 
Day. 
We respectfully solicit your order at 
this time and will forward new crop seed 
as received from the growers. 
Awaiting your valued commands. 
Faithfully yours, 
American Bulb Company. 
Per A. Miller, President. 
New Double Flowering Fringed Petunia, ''World Beouty" Original Strain 
(Nomed and Introduced by the American Bulb Company) 
THE "QUEEN" OF ALL PETUNIAS 
Double Large Flowered "World Beauty" 
(lllustrared Above) 
Produces (from seed) practically 100' , large double fringed flowers of the 
most beautiful rosy carmine color, wonderfully free blooming plants of dwarf, 
compact growth which makes this grand new sort particularly desirable for pot 
plants as well as bedding. World Beauty has really created a sensation wher 
ever shown. A few plants in bloom for demonstration to the public early in 
the season will undoubtedly result in an active and most profitable demand for 
this new favorite. 
For Mother's Day 
“World Beauty” has proved to be an ideal pot plant and a worth-while 
profit provider. We introduced “World Beauty” to the trade and are again 
securing our seed supply from the originator, thereby insuring our customer.-^ 
the true variety. Sow seed early and follow with successive plantings up to 
March 1st next. We say by all means it you culture Petunias. d(t not leave 
“World Beauty” off your list. It is unquestionably the “last word” in Double 
Petunias. 
Price of "World Beauty" Seed, Original Strain: 
500 seeds. . .$1.25 1,000 seeds. . .$2.00 3,000 seeds. . .$5.00 
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIAL 
American Bulb Co.. Sites. III. 
1.3.3.5 If. Randolph St., 
Chicago, III. 
Dear Sirs: Your If orld Beauty Petunia is a winner.' Is a pot plant it "sold itself' the past 
spring and when short of Carnations I used same for funeral work, .ifter placing stems in 
the water a few hours the blooms remained firm for a long period. 
Thanks for recommending this to me. Let me know when you hare some more good new 
kinds of flower seed items. Yours eery truly. 
!Signed) KAROT GREKSHOCSES. 
