Acroclinium (Everlast) 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids 
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All America Symbols 
1 A.A.S.All America Selection g 
g G.M.Gold Medal 
B A.M.Award of Merit 
s S.M.Special Mention 
§ H.C.Highly Commended 
1 R.H.S.Royal Hort. Society 
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TO SOW 
Indoors: Use a well drained 
soil composed of 1 part 
sand, 1 leaf mold, 1 garden 
loam. Mix Ansul Dust with 
soil to prevent damping off 
(lb. 75c). Sow seeds in flats 
or pots, cover lightly (don’t 
cover fine seeds like petun¬ 
ia), water with fine mist 
sprayer; cover with glass 
and shade. When sprouted 
bring to light and when a 
few inches high transplant 
into B-B Garden Plats or 
cold frame; after danger 
ANSUL DUST 
TREATED SOIL 
of frost is past, transplant 
UNTREATED 
SOIL 
outdoors. 
HOTBED — Is an outdoor greenhouse, with COLDFRAME —The same as a hotbed 
fresh manure beneath the soil to gene- but without the heat, 
rate the heat. 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
a —annual. Of one season’s duration from 
seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b — biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
seed in open ground from June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower the fol¬ 
lowing season, then die. 
gr — greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
p —perennial. Of three or more seasons’ 
duration. Sow seed through June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. Protection should be 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl — climbing plant or vine. 
ra — rockery annual. Especially adapt¬ 
able to rockeries. 
r p- — rockery perennial. Especially adapt¬ 
able to rockeries. 
cf — cut flower. 
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ABRONIA ( Sand Verbena ) ra 
Umbellata Rosea. Rapid rockery creeper, 
with rosy pink small flowers, drought 
resistant .Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 50c 
ABUTILON ( Indian Mallow) gr 
Hibiscus Flowered Hybrids. Large Pen¬ 
dulous flowers, maple-like leaves, 2 ft. to 
3 ft. shrub for greenhouse.Pkt. 25c 
ACHILLEA ( Sneezewort) hp 
Ptarmica, The Pearl. Produces small 
white double flowers in abundance, June- 
Aug., 2 ft. cutflower..Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.00 
Filipendula, Parker’s Variety. Large yel¬ 
low flowers, showy, 3 ft. to 5 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 75c 
Millefolium, Cerise Queen. Dark cherry 
red, 18 in.Pkt. 35c 
ACONITUM ( Monkshood) hp 
Showy blue flowers for border, prefer 
shade and acid soils; once transplanted 
do not disturb; combine with yellows or 
whites. Fall outside sown seeds produce 
best germination, due to freezing. 
Fischeri. Pale blue, Sept., very hardy, 
48 in.Pkt. 25c 
Napellus. Dark blue, Aug.-Sept., 42 in. 
Pkt. 15c; i/ 8 oz. $1.00 
Wilsoni. Rich violet-blue, late Fall flow¬ 
ering, 72 in.Pkt. 25c 
ACROCLINIUM ( Everlasting) a 
Charming in the mixed border as well as 
dried for Winter bouquets. Cut when in 
bud, 14 in. to 20 in. They flower within 
a few weeks after sowing. 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids (New). 
Twice the size of ordinary strains, beau¬ 
tiful pastels of salmons, pinks, apricots, 
cerises and whites, enhanced by contrast¬ 
ing dark centers. . . .Pkt. 25c; y 8 oz. $1.00 
ADONIS 
Aestivalis a. Showy crimson flowers, 
June-July, 12 in.Pkt. 10c 
Vernalis p. Golden yellow, blooming in 
early Spring, 12 in..Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
AGATHEA ( Blue Daisy) gr. p 
Coelestis. Charming marguerite-like blue 
flowers. An excellent conservatory pot 
plant, 18 in.Pkt. 25c 
AGERATUM ( Floss Flower) a 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow¬ 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Blue Ball. A wonderful deep blue, 6 in. 
Pkt. 15c; y 4 oz. 50c 
Blue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni¬ 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants, of 
richest shade of blue; the result of many 
years’ careful selection; long blooming. 
Pkt. 35c; % oz. $2.00 
Blue Cap. The best miniature blue, 4 in. 
Pkt. 25c; y 8 oz. $1.00 
Blue Perfection. Medium blue, large 
flowers, 8 in.Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Little Blue Star. Compact, dainty bright 
blue flowers, 5 in...Pkt. 25c; y 4 oz. $1.50 
Little Silver Star. Light silvery grey, 
compact, 4 in.Pkt. 25c 
AGROSTEMMA ( Mullein Pink) p 
Atro-Sanguinea. Free flowering, June- 
July, crimson flowers, silvery foliage cut 
flower, 24 in.Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Coonaria Alba. White. .Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
ALYSSUM ( Madwort) a-p 
A dainty flower for edging beds, carpet¬ 
ing borders or rockeries. Uniform, frag¬ 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Carpet of Snow. “Select Strain” a. White, 
spreading, 3 in.Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 30c 
Little Gem ra. White, erect and compact, 
5 in.Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 50c 
Lilac Queen Improved a. Deep lilac, com¬ 
pact, 6 in.Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 30c 
Maritimum “Sweet” a. White, 10 in., 
trailing .Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c 
Saxatile Compactum p. Golden yellow, 
12 in.Pkt. 15c; y 4 oz. 75c 
AMPELOPSIS p 
Veitchii (Boston Ivy). Self-clinging 
climber, small leaved.Pkt. 10c 
AMARANTHUS a 
Ornamental foliage plant, prefers full 
sun, ordinary soil. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red 
spikes, drooping, 3 ft.Pkt. 10c 
Molten Fire. The showiest, brilliant 
poinsettia-like tips. Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
Sunrise. Red foliage, golden yellow cen¬ 
ter, cherry tone, 4 ft.Pkt. 25c 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Yellow, red 
and green, 3 ft.Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 25c 
ANAGALLIS ( Pimpernel ) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for Summer rockery, rapid 
spreader, 6 in.Pkt. 25c 
ANCHUSA a-p 
A majestic blue flower, produced in ra- 
cimes (perennial) or head-like clusters 
(annual). Italicas prefer partial shade. 
Blue Bird (“S.M., A.A.S. ’35”) a. Attrac¬ 
tive, compact, indigo-blue cutflower, 20 
in.Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Capensis b. A forget-me-not blue, Win¬ 
ter-kills and reseeds itself, fine cutflower, 
18 in.Pkt. 10c; y 4 oz. 50c 
Italica, Dropmore Variety p. Loose heads 
of gentian blue, beautiful, June to Sept, 
blooming if not allowed to seed, 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15c; y 4 oz. 60c 
Italica, Feltham Fride p. Large, bright 
blue, 30 in.Pkt. 25c 
Italica. Lissadel p. Extra large clear 
gentian blue, 5 ft.Pkt. 25c 
Italica, Opal. Pleasing light blue, June- 
August blooming, 4 ft.. ..'.Pkt. 25c 
Myosotidiflora p. Charming clusters of 
light blue forget-me-not flowers, April- 
May blooming, 15 in.Pkt. 50c 
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caeruleus: dark blue 
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canadensis: Canadian candidissimus : white-hairy cardinalis: cardinal red 
caudatus: tailed 
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