Supreme Quality 
Flower Seeds 
PETUNIAS 
A. B. C. "PRIVATE STOCK" 
(Eriksson Strain) 
Single Large Flowering Dwarf 
Fringed and Ruffled Mixed 
The "De Luxe" of Single Petunias 
A very much improved strain of "hand pollinated" 
large flowering dwarf Petunias, produced under glass 
by that eminent florist-grower, Mr. Ernst Eriksson, 
Riverside, Illinois (originator of "Primula Malacoides 
Erikssoni"), and which, we believe, is the choicest 
mixture of Dwarf Large Flowering Mixed Petunias 
obtainable. Exceptional for pot plants, porch and 
window boxes, bedding, etc. 
Trade Packet (1,000 seeds).$ 1.25 
1 32 oz. $ 4.00 1/8 oz. 15.00 
1 16 oz. 8.00 1/4 oz. 28.00 
UNSOLICITED TESTIMONIALS 
FOUR-WAY LODGE 
COCOANUT GROVE (Miami) Florida 
November 16, 1936. 
Your A. B. C. ''Private Stock" Petunias (Eriksson strain) are the 
most remarkable single Petunias that I have ever grown. From 
1 trade packet last season I raised about 900 plants in 5-inch pots 
and every plant produced flowers 6 inches and over in diameter 
and a great variety of the most beautiful color shades besides 
made that set of plants outstanding from beginning to end. 
New Orleans, La., April 6, 1937. 
American Bulb Co. 
Dear Sirs: 
It may interest you to know that Eriksson's "Private Stock" mix¬ 
ture of single Petunias are "the talk of the town." Both Chas. Eble, 
florist, and Lake View Nursery have plants with numerous flowers 
on them measuring 4 to 6 inches across. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) ERNST POPPERS, 
A. B. C. Representative. 
Type of Dwarf Petunia A. B. C. "Private Stock" 
(Eriksson Strain) Single Dwarf Mixed (Actual Size) 
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All-Double “De Luxe” Petunias 
Giant Fringed Dwarf Mixed 
Same type as "World Beauty" illustrated on inside front cover, but in 
choicest mixture. This notable strain produces 100 per cent Double Flower¬ 
ing Petunias mostly of the Giant Fringed Type; the percentage of some¬ 
what smaller flowering Doubles does not, as a rule, exceed 25 per cent; 
the remainder will be all large flowering fringed Doubles. The flowers 
are very large, often measuring 5 inches across. Exquisitely ruffled and 
fringed, and contain a good range of brilliant colors. In addition to their 
desirability for pot plants and bedding they likewise provide valuable 
summer cut flowers for the retail grower. 
Vi Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds). SI.00 Tr. Pkt. (1,000 seeds). S2.00 
3 Tr. Pks. (3,000 seeds)_ $5.00 1/64 oz. S6.00 1/32 oz. $11.00 
Carnation-Flowered Mixed 
Another 100 per cent double flowering Petunia of extraordinary merit. 
Individual flowers are not so large as the maximum type offered above. 
Height 13 inches. Ideal for pots and bedding. 
Mixed Colors. Tr. Pkt. $1.50 
A Desirable Shrimp Pink Double 
Shepherd's Pride. Attractive shade of salmon or shrimp pink. Produces 
about 60 per cent of large double flowers, the balance beautiful single 
blooms. Vi Tr. Pkt. 75c Tr. Pkt. $1.50 3 Tr. Pkts. $4.00 
All-Double (Continued) 
"Purple Robe." 4 in. Height 10 in. Dark velvety purple, beautiful. 
Vi Tr. Pkt. 75c Tr. Pkt. $1.50 3 Tr. Pkts. S4.00 
Gaiety. (Award of Merit by All-America Council.) Rose-red and white 
with beautifully frilled petals. Flowers three and one-half inches across. 
(See colored illustration in this catalogue.) 
Tr. Pkt. $1.50 3 Tr. Pkts. $4.00 
"Madonna" or "Snowball". 4 in. Height 10 in. We believe this to be the 
best Double White-Fringed Petunia. Vi Tr. Pkt. 75c 
Tr. Pkt. $1.50 3Tr. Pkts. $4.00 
Choice Small Flowered Double Petunia 
"Double Rosy Morn" Dwarf 
This beautiful small-flowered Double Pink Petunia has come into the 
greatest favor, especially as a pot plant. However, since seed produces 
only a nominal number of double flowers, it is well to sow early and 
take cuttings from the true double. The single flowers produced from this 
strain -are, however, equal to the highest type of Rosy Morn, and all 
available. Tr. Pkt. $1.00 l/64oz. $1.75 l/32oz... $3.00 
PLEASE NOTE: Highly bred double Petunia seed is not as vigorous in growth as is that of single strains. To some extent this lack of vigor extends to 
the seed. Seed of our All-Double strains has been carefully tested in soil, and, if carefully handled, we know it will germinate 60 to 70 per cent. 
For this reason and because of its high cost we cannot entertain claims of non-germination of this seed. If handled with due care, we know it will grow. 
Cultural hints (supplied free with each order) if consistently followed, will, we believe, insure good germination of all Petunia varieties listed in this book. 
A. B. C. 
