SEED CATALOGUE - 1936 
Bedding Plants 83 
Pink-flowering, Green Foliage Gannas, continued 
Rosea Gigantea. 4 ft. A giant in size of flower and general worth. The blooms 
are a charming shade of soft rose, shading to carmine-pink, particularly clear and 
pleasing to the eye. A wonderful bloomer and a fine grower. 30 cts. each; $3 
per doz.; $20 per 100. Roots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Uhlberg. 3J^ ft. Entirely distinct. The flowers expand very fully and are of a 
soft rosy carmine, with creamy yellow throat and edges of the petals. 30 cts. 
each; $3 per doz. 
Yellow-flowering, Green Foliage 
Favorite. 43^ ft. Deep golden yellow flowers, overspread with minute red dots 
which, however, do not detract from the general color effect—a pretty golden yel¬ 
low. Vigorous growth and handsome foliage. 30c. each; $3 per doz.; $20per 100. 
Golden Eagle. 4 ft. A very free and early-blooming Canna of a clear golden 
yellow color, throwing its showy trusses well above the foliage. No other pure 
yellow equals it in all-round worth and effectiveness. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
The Gem. 43^ ft. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright, branching 
stems, well above the foliage and are of deep cream or straw-yellow, dotted with 
carmine. Very attractive and unusually refined. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Yellow King Humbert. 5 to 6 ft. Possesses the vigor, freedom, and size of bloom 
of the old King Humbert variety, but has bright green foliage and produces large 
masses of yellow flowers dotted with red. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 
Roots, 20 cts. each; $2 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. 
Coleus 
Bed of Geraniums Familiar to all, and it 
cannot be excelled for bed¬ 
ding purposes. The foliage is very beautifully marked in many shades, yellows and 
reds predominating. 
Golden Bedder. Golden yellow. The old original Coleus. True to name. 
Queen Victoria. Cardinal-red with distinct golden border. 
Verschaffelti. Standard crimson. 
All Coleus, plants from 234-in. pots, $1.25 per doz.; 4-in. pots, $3.50 per doz. 
Dracaena Indivisa 
This variety is used extensively as a center plant for vases and for porch and win¬ 
dow-boxes. It will stand full exposure to the sun and its long, graceful, narrow leaves 
make a beautiful contrast with other plants. Plants from 4-in. pots, 75 cts. each; 5-in., 
$1; 6-in.. $1.50. 
Geraniums 
Alphonse Ricard. The handsome, perfectly formed, semi-double flowers of a bright 
vermilion-scarlet are produced in profusion. 
Beaute Poitevine. A great favorite and conceded to be one of the best of the semi¬ 
double bedders. The color is a beautiful shade of pink. 
La Favorite. One of the finest double whites in its class. Pure in color. The pure white 
flowers are enormous. 
S. A. Nutt. Handsome, dark, velvety scarlet flowers with maroon shading. A vigor¬ 
ous, clean, compact grower. 
All Geraniums, plants from 4-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Flowers of the Moon-Vine 
Heliotrope 
Its delightful perfume makes it a most desirable 
bouquet flower, and it is also a splendid bedding plant. 
Plants from 4-in. pots, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Lantana 
Hydrangea opuloides Otaksa 
Used extensively at the Atlantic seashore resorts, producing immense heads of 
usually pink but sometimes blue flowers. Plants from 5-in. pots, 75 cts. each, $7.50 
per doz.; 6-in., $1.25 each, $12 per doz. These can be shipped out of Japanese 
Beetle area. 
Lantanas 
Quite popular on account of their bright, showy colors, running through scarlet, 
yellow, pink, and lavender. Plants from 4-in. pots, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Moon-Vines 
A quick-growing vine, with rich green foliage. Best vines for covering porches, 
etc. At night and during dull days the plants are covered with an abundance of large, 
pure white, fragrant flowers. Plants from 4-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Petunias, Giant Fringed 
The largest flowering of all, and the most beautifully marked. The blooms have 
finely fringed edges and very deep wide-open throats. Mixed colors, plants from 4-in. 
pots, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Salvia • Scarlet Sage 
This gorgeous and effective bedding subject is by all means the most conspicuous 
and useful of the late summer-flowering annuals. It produces its showy, scarlet spikes 
in the greatest profusion from July until frost. $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Vinca • Periwinkle 
Variegated. A beautiful white and green trailing vine adapted to window-boxes, 
hanging-baskets, and vases. Plants from 4-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Zinnias, Giant Double • Youth and Old Age 
A splendid annual for bedding or cutting purposes. $1 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
NOTE.—All Plants are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. 
No plants sent C. O. D. 
