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FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS ' 7 
Far as we have noted, this is the season's best bed of Petunias—All-Double Pink Perfection 
with All-Double Snowball partly showing. This class is more valuable for bedding than many 
weaker growing single kinds. The hedge is Kochia Childsi edged with Celosia Dwarf Fiery Feather. 
FINE 
PETUNIAS 
Easily and economically grown from seed 
and right at home in every corner of our 
broad land, are reasons why Petunias are 
No. 1 florist crop. Petunias are not only 
valuable; but if cost of production figures 
were available, chances are they would be 
found the most profitable crop. A very hot, 
dry summer exposes them to a severe test. 
Such conditions plainly show some varieties 
or classes better able to hold up than others. 
For this reason some are better used for 
bedding, others for spring sales in 3 or 4 
in. pots. However, classes such as the 
Grandifloras and Dwarf Giants that do not 
prosper under our hot summers might do 
particularly well where conditions are not so 
extreme. These classes should be more liber¬ 
ally treated than the stronger growing small 
flowered kinds that should not be too large¬ 
ly depended upon. Some Grandifloras are 
strong and hold up well, particularly with a 
little encouragement. 
We annually run trials, not only of all 
varieties on our list but every new kind 
offered by reputable producers. We are de¬ 
termined to have our list of Petunias most 
complete and dependable, and we spare no 
cost in trials from all parts of the world to 
make it so. 
Furthermore: We publish a circular on 
the handling of Petunias, a copy of which 
is enclosed with every Petunia seed order. 
The particular value and use of every class 
and the germination of the seed is fully 
treated. 
The best varieties in the following list are starred (*). In de¬ 
termining such varieties we not only use our trial ground experi¬ 
ence, but the general preference from all sections is also consid¬ 
ered. Also note that we have tried to be exact in all descriptions. 
ALL-DOUBLE 
For full list, description and prices of All-Double Petunias see 
inside front cover page. 
Various Double Strains 
Double Fringed Madonna. Fairly good strain of double fringed 
white. 
% tr. pkt., 75c; tr. pkt., $1.50. 
Double Shepherd's Pride. Very choice salmon- or shrimp-pink with 
low percentage of doubles. We suggest working up a stock thru 
cuttings from seedlings. 
% tr. pkt., 75c; tr. pkt., $1.50. 
Double Rosy Morn. (Carnation-flowered). Small bright rose, 40- 
50% semi-double. Of nice dwarf habit. 
Tr. pkt., (1000 seeds), $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.75. 
Double Perfection. (Benary). Introducer’s description: “Re¬ 
markable strain of double Petunias of true giant ruffled type, and 
producing about 80% of double blooming huge flowers with 
strongly waved petals. Rich range of colors varying from deep 
crimson-rose to pink and white, many bicolors.” 
Tr. pkt., $2.00. 
We give particular attention to our strain of Dwarf Giant Petunias, 
and we do not believe a better one is available. Order by number 
and name to avoid possible errors. 
*No. 1. Ball Dwarf Giants. Most uniformly dwarf strain possible 
to produce. Grown for us by a European specialist. See Novelty 
List for further description. 
14 tr. pkt., 75c ; tr. pkt., $1.25; 1/64 oz., $2.25; 1/32 oz., $4.00; 
1/16 oz., $7.00. 
*No. 2. Dwarf Giants, Ramona Strain. While not quite so uni¬ 
form as our No. 1 stock, this will be found a most excellent strain 
of Dwarf Giants. 
14 tr. pkt., 60c; tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.75; 1/32 oz., $2.75; 
1/16 oz., $5.00. 
No. 6. Dwarf Giants, Eriksson Strain. A carefully made green¬ 
house strain produced by Ernst Eriksson, Chicago. We supply 
Mr. Eriksson’s seed in his packets. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25. 
No. 3. Giants of California, Medium Dwarf. This is the same true 
Giant strain as our No. 2 but with growth somewhat taller, not a 
regular tall Giant. Very good for bedding. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; 1/64 oz., $1.50; 1/32 oz., $2.75; 1/16 oz., $4.50. 
No. 4. Giants of California, Medium Dwarf, Light Shades. Same 
as No. 3 except that colors are lighter. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; 1/64 oz., $1.50; 1/32 oz., $2.75; 1/16 oz., $4.50. 
No. 5. Giants of California. Strictly Giants of tall habit. The 
original California Giant strain. Of strong growth and valued for 
bedding. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/64 oz., $1.00; 1/32 oz., $1.50; 1/16 oz., $2.50. 
Californio Giants 
140,000 seeds per ounce. 
Extra large flowered real giants. The regular or tall growing 
type of this class is fine for bedding, the growth being stronger 
than the dwarf kind, generally known as Dwarf California Giants. 
This dwarf class makes particularly fine 3 and 4 in. pot plants for 
spring business. Seed for this purpose should be sown in January. 
Giants In Separate Colors 
This popular class is medium tall with the same giant open throat 
flowers found in the California Giants. Nearly all come quite true 
to color, but the few small flowered types among them can not be 
avoided. 
’"Salmon Beauty. (New). Very pleasing shade of salmon-pink. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; 1/64 oz., $1.50; 1/32 oz., $2.50. 
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