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I. N. SIMON & SON, 529 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA 
FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
THAT HAVE EXCEPTIONAL MERIT 
All American Prize Winners and Novelties 
NEW RUST RESISTANT ANTIRRHINUM 
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MIXTURE 
We offer a most excellent Mixture of Rust Resistant Antirrhinums 
similar to the Majus Grand type containing a wonderful range of 
the popular colors. 
Choice Mixed. 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 15c. 
NEW SUPER GIANT ASTER, LOS ANGELES 
The finest double variety yet introduced. Flowers from 6 to 8 
inches in diameter, with long curled and interlaced petals which 
produce an artistic effect. The color is a lovely soft shell pink. The 
plants which are non-lateral produce long stems and grow 2 34 to 3 
feet high. Per pkt., 15c.; large pkt., 50c. 
NEW SUPER GIANT ASTER, EL MONTE 
This fine new variety is considered to be the best on the market. 
The color is deep crimson and the flowers are extremely large and 
fluffy. Borne on long stems. An early’ Bloomer. 
Pkt., 20c.; large pkt., 50c. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE ASTERS 
This fine new variety is a direct cross between the California 
Giants and the Sunshine type. The flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 
are borne on long, stiff stems, and are two-toned; a wonderful effect 
being produced by r the light yellow and blue centers and the con¬ 
trasting colors of the outside petals. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
AMARANTH US COMBUSTION 
A fine new variety producing large stately plants, fiery crimson in 
color. Very attractive and ornamental for the garden. Sometimes 
called the summer poinsettia. 4 feet. Pkt., 15c. 
CALENDULA, SUNSHINE OR CHRYSANTHA 
A new distinct variety with large double flowers clear buttercup 
yellow in color with long loosely arranged petals resembling the 
Chrysanthemum. A fine garden variety with long stiff stems making 
it ideal for cutting. 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
CALENDULA ORANGE SHAGGY 
A very distinct new break in Calendulas. The petals are long and 
deeply fringed or laciniated. The color is a deep orange shading to 
slightly' lighter orange in the center of the bloom, giving the flower a 
delightful two tone effect. Orange Shaggy has long stems and forms 
plants about eighteen inches high. 34 oz., 60c.; pkt., 10c. 
ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS 
A fine new sort. Seeds sown in spring will bloom in late summer. 
The plants grow 2 to 234 feet tall, each plant having 6 to 8 spikes 
of blooms. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
NEW LILLIPUT CELOSIA 
A new type of Celosia, producing compact plants, 18 inches in 
height. The plumed heads making a brilliant display and blooming 
all summer. 
Choiccd Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 
NEW EARLY COSMOS, SENSATION 
A new giant variety, producing flowers from 4 to 6 inches across. 
Blooms in 8 to 10 weeks. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt., 20c. 
COSMOS, KLQNDYKE ORANGE FLARE 
A fine new early flowering variety, color vivid orange with attrac¬ 
tive foliage. 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 15c. 
DELPHINIUM, WREXHAM OR HOLLYHOCK STRAIN 
The finest giant flowered variety. Large handsome spikes of 
double and single flowers resembling Hollyhocks, in the choicest 
colors. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 25c. 
DELPHINIUM, NEW ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Producing tall spikes of handsome flowers in various shades of 
bl .V, e ,^ nd w h^ e ’ and growing 234 to 3 ft- high. Seeds sown in April 
will bloom in July. 
Choice Mixed. J4 oz ., 50c.; pkt., 15c. 
MARIGOLD GIGANTEA SUNSET GIANTS 
One of the outstanding novelties for 1937. The giant flowers 
average 5 to 6 inches; on tall sturdy' plants 3 to 4 feet high. The 
flowers are loosely' formed, full centered, with broad heavy petals 
gracefully' overlapping, giving the flower a great depth. The colors 
range from deep orange to primrose y'ellow. 
Choice Mixed. Pkt., 25c. 
FRENCH MARIGOLD HARMONY 
A splendid new French variety. Scabious flowered type, deep 
orange with a maroon collar; very double, free flowering, and 
splendid for borders. This is one of the best of the newer sorts and 
we highly recommend it for general garden purposes, especially for 
cutting. Pkt., 15c. 
MARIGOLD DIXIE SUNSHINE 
This is an entirely new Chrysanthemum flowered type, coming 
fully 100 per cent double, pleasantly without the familiar Marigold 
odor in the flowers. The brilliant golden y'ellow flower is actually 
a head of tiny five-petalled flowers, a laciniated effect. Tall bushy' 
growth, rich green foliage, supporting a mass of bright flowers on 
fine stems for cutting. This variety is late flowering, therefore, 
must be started early'. Pkt., 15c. 
NEW DOUBLE NASTURTIUMS 
These new hybrids are a collection of gorgeously colored well 
formed flowers of dazzingly beauty'. The flowers are uniformly 
semi-double, large, well formed and delightfully sweet scented, while 
the stems are long and wiry, bearing the numerous flowers, well 
above the foliage. We offer the following varieties: 
Golden Gleam. —Large golden yellow semi-double sweet scented 
flowers; excellent for cutting and growing in pots. 
Oz., 20c.; pkt-., 10c. 
Scarlet Gleam. —The flowers are fiery orange scarlet, 3 inches 
across and uniformly double, with lush green foliage. 
Oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c, 
Gleam Hybrids. —These Hy'brids are a collection of gorgeously 
colored, large, well formed flowers of dazzling beauty; a very brilliant 
mixture. Oz., 20c.; pkt., 10c. 
NEW DOUBLE DWARF NASTURTIUMS 
Golden Globe (Golden Giant). —Dwarf compact plants, carry¬ 
ing well above the foliage giant double and semi-double sweet 
scented golden yellow flowers. Oz., 35c.; pkt., 15c. 
Dwarf Gem. —A brilliant mixture of all the best colors. Produc¬ 
ing large flowers on compact dwarf plants. 
Choice Mixed. Oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
MINIATURE PETUNIAS 
Nana Compacta Pink Gem. —A charming new r race of miniature 
petunias. It forms a neat compact plant five to six inches high 
literally smothered with deep pink blooms. Pkt., 15c. 
Nana Compacta Rose Gem. —A charming addition to the new 
miniature group of Petunias which was started with Pink Gem. 
Rose Gem is the color which the public has been asking for in this 
miniature form. It is the rich deep rose that has made Petunia 
Rose of Heaven so popular. Pkt., 20c. 
Nana Compacta Mixed. —Each plant forms a perfect ball 6 to 
8 inches high and are covered with flowers the entire season. We 
offer this new variety' in a splendid mixture and recommend it for 
pots, window boxes, beds, and the rock garden. 
Choice Mixed Colors. Pkt., 15c. 
ZINNIA (Youth and Old Age) 
The Zinnia is our most popular garden flower, and our seeds are 
the best that can be produced. We offer the following as the choicest 
varieties. For descriptions see page 56. 
ZINNIAS DOUBLE LILLIPUT OR POMPON 
Choice Mixed. 34 oz., 30c.; pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIAS DOUBLE MEXICANA HYBR5DA 
Choice Mixed. 34 oz., 50c.; pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIA GIANT DOUBLE MAMMOTH OR CALIFORNIA 
GIANT 
Giant Perfection Mixed. Oz., 75c.; 34 oz., 25c.; pkt., 10c. 
ZINNIA FANTASY 
Choice Mixed. 34 oz., 60c.; pkt., 15c. 
ZINNIA SCABIOUS FLOWERED 
Choice Mixed. 34 oz., 60c.; pkt., 15c. 
