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STOCKS, Branching 
(1 7,000 seeds per ounce) 
A good proportion of a retail grower’s planting of 
Stocks should consist of this class. Though shorter stem¬ 
med than the Non-Branching kind, they are more freely 
produced and their choice colors and the rich odor of all 
Stocks make them valuable for many kinds of work. Also 
the proportion of doubles averages some higher. Some 
growers use them for market too, but we find them a 
mistake for this purpose. They can be spaced close and 
run up single stemmed, but individual flowers are not so 
large or well spaced on the stem as are the Non-Branching 
kinds. A better plan with the Branching is to space them 
6x6 in.; and when up about 8 in., top back about one- 
third. Another good plan is to let them go until buds are 
far enough along to distinguish the singles, which are 
then removed. The remaining doubles, if growing con¬ 
ditions are favorable, will nicely fill out the irregular 
empty spaces left by removing the singles and leave a 
clear bed of all doubles. 
Among the Branching classes the Bismarcks are clearly 
superior in earliness and proportion of doubles. Cali¬ 
fornia growers are developing improved strains of Bis¬ 
marcks known as Super Giants of California or California 
Giants. These strains are a distinct improvement in stem 
length and size of flower. Santa Maria and Shasta are the 
original varieties in this stronger growing class; in addi¬ 
tion, we list the following varieties of this improved class 
that our trials show are superior. 
Stars (*) indicate varieties we find superior. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA OR 
SUPER GIANTS 
^Pacific. Large, rich, fairly dark blue with extra stem and growth; 
about color of Bismarck Lilac. 
*Yosemite. About the shade of Bismarck Rose; a strong, clear 
color with extra heavy growth. 
*Santa Maria. Generally accepted as the best branching clear 
white; distinctly stronger than Bismarck White. 
Roselight. Similar to Yosemite; some later and stronger growing. 
We feel it worth listing for difference it might show under 
other conditions than our own. 
Prices of above four varieties: Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., $1.15; 1 oz., 
$4.00. 
Mixture of all colors in this new class. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 90c; 
1 oz., $3.50. 
IMPROVED BISMARCKS 
Antique Copper. Fine copper-red. 
Apple Blossom. An extra delicate pink; nearly white under some 
conditions. 
Blood-Red. Ruby color. 
Buttercup. Deep cream, strong growth. 
Chamois. Fine clear chamois. 
* Elk's Pride. Rich deep purple. 
Flesh. Delicate shade of Malmaison-pink. 
"‘Golden Ball. Clear ivory-yellow. 
Golden Rose. As named. 
"‘Lavender. Clear lilac-lavender; fine. 
Lilac. Bright deep lilac-blue shade. 
*Rose. Fine bright rose. 
*Shasta. New giant white. 
White. Good clear white. 
Prices each: Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. 
Mixture. All above colors. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
[6] Half or more of a retail grower s Stocks should be 
PERPETUAL BRANCHING 
(Giant Perfection) 
Similar to the Bismarcks but not quite so tall. 
Empress Augusta Victoria. Silver-lilac and very fine. 
Heotham Beauty. Terra cotta or golden rose; very fine. 
Rose. A clear even shade. 
Snowdrift. Fine clear white. 
Prices each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
Mixture. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
BEAUTY OF NICE 
Of compact habit like Ten Week but not quite so dwarf. 
Aurora. Golden-buff; fine. 
Flesh-Pink (Beauty of Nice). Flesh or Malmaison-pink. 
Cote D'Azur. Light lavender-blue. 
Mont Blanc. Clear extra early white. 
Monte Carlo. Rich canary-yellow. 
Queen Alexandra. Rosy lilac; fine. 
Prices each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
Mixed. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
TEN-WEEK 
Dwarf, compact, and early; used for bedding and pot plants. 
Blood-Red. 
Canary-Yellow. 
Carmine-Pink. 
Deep Rose. 
Lavender 
Purple. 
White. 
Prices each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Mixed. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.60. 
of the branching class; shorter stemmed but more of them. 
