FLORISTS’ PANSIES 
(25,000 seeds per ounce) 
The advertising value of a bed of Pansies in flower is attested to by any 
retailer who has had them. Also, of course, the Pansy plant business is a con¬ 
siderable one and shouldn’t he overlooked, especially if the newer richly 
colored Giant varieties are used. Although in limited demand on wholesale 
markets, Pansies as cut flowers find considerable sale for the retail grower. 
Any of the long-stemmed Giant Mixtures, and especially the new Don Strain, 
work out very well for cutting. Seed should be sown in July or August and 
the plants set out after early or midseason ’Mums. Pansies respond readily 
to electric light forcing that will bring them in full crop in late winter. 
Seed germination is most important; be sure to sow seed in a cool location 
(a July or August sowing can well go outdoors in a shaded spot), and watch 
moisture conditions of the surface carefully. A 100-degree temperature com¬ 
bined with a muddy or dry, caked soil will destroy any lot of Pansy seed. 
We annually devote the 150-foot bed shown at right to trials of all varieties 
and from all dependable sources. Those who depend upon us for seed are, of 
course, directly benefited by this up-to-the-minute information on varieties 
and strains. 
New Seed will be ready not later than mid-August. Unless specifically 
marked for new seed, all orders received up to that time will be filled with 
our last season’s crop that has been stored in a 40-degree temperature and 
germinates well above 60 per cent. _ 
BALL GIANT MIXTURE 
This is the finest all-purpose mixture on our list. It combines rich color¬ 
ing, size, texture, and stems to a degree that makes it outstanding for 
either cutting or bedding. See Novelty List, page 3, for further description. 
Tr. pkt., 40c; % oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.50; 4 ozs., $20.00. 
Ball Giant Mixture Dwarf Strain. Differs from our regular Ball 
Giant Mixture only in being more compact in growth. Uniformly 
dwarf, and is especially recommended for bedding. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $2.00; % oz., $3.50; 1 oz., $6.00; 4 ozs., 
$ 21 . 00 . 
Englemann's Giant Mixture. A fine mixture of real Giants. We 
prefer it to Maple Leaf Giants because of a much better color 
range, particularly in blues. Originator’s (Carl Englemann) 
seed. Tr. pkt., 50c; V4 oz., $2.50; % oz., $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Englemann's Special. Dwarf, compact, 5-blotched strain excellent 
for bedding. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $2.50; V 2 oz., $4.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Maple Leaf Giants. One of the well known extra large flowering 
Giant Pansy Mixtures, quite long stemmed and of extra heavy 
growth. The colors are not so rich nor original as in most other 
giant mixtures. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $2.00; % oz., $3.50; 1 oz., $6.50. 
Steele's Jumbo Mixture. Extra large flowered Giant, heavy, strong 
growth, and long stemmed with an attractive array of colors. 
Our supply of seed comes direct from Mr. Steele, the originator, 
of Portland, Oregon. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; % oz., $1.75; % oz., $3.25; % oz., $6.25; 1 oz., 
$ 12 . 00 . 
Roggli Giant Mixture. A high class and well known strain of rich 
colors and fine size. Well suited for either bedding or cut flower 
purposes. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; *4 oz., 
$15.00. 
Improved Swiss Giants. 
and stem. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; 14 oz., 
$ 20 . 00 . 
Orchid Flowered. (New.) Our trials showed this an attractively 
frilled petaled strain. Large flowered and containing pleasing 
pastel shades of orchid, mauve, primrose, and apricot. 
Tr. pkt., 75c; % oz., $1.75. 
Donovan's Strain. A fairly large flowered, attractively colored mix¬ 
ture much used for bedding purposes, especially because of its 
early flowering habit. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vi oz., $1.40; 1 oz., $5.00. 
Don Pansy. (Ball Strain.) An extra-long-stemmed, upright growing 
strain, particularly suited to greenhouse forcing. We have im¬ 
proved this strain through selection. It is distinctly superior in 
length of stem to the original, but it continues to lack striking 
colors. See Novelty List for further description. Available end 
of August. Liberal % tr. pkt., $1.00; tr. pkt., $2.00. 
No Super Strains. The increased excellence of our Maple Leaf 
Giants and Improved Swiss Giants strains leaves no room for 
Super strains. 
Our Pansy trials clearly show our Ball Giant Mixture the best all-round strain. 
$1.50; y 2 oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $4.50; 4 ozs., 
Choice in coloring and excellent for size 
$1.75; x /o oz., $3.25; 1 oz., $6.00; 4 ozs.. 
The visitors shown above are inspecting our extensive an¬ 
nual Pansy trials. All fine strains available are lined up here 
for comparison. 
Swiss Giants in Separate Colors 
Coronation Gold. (New.) Our trials show this the best large 
golden yellow. A very good percentage produces self-colored 
golden yellow flowers without penciling. Received 1937 Award 
of Merit in All-America Trials. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; Vs oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $ 2.75 
Fire Beacon. Very unusual shade, bright wallflower-red with touch of 
orange; similar in effect to Wallflower, F>re King. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vi oz., $2.25; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Alpenglow. Rich garnet-red; an effective color for bedding. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vi oz., $1.75; V 2 oz., $3.25; 1 oz., $6.00. 
Rheingold. Large yellow with brown blotch in center. 
Tr. pkt.. 50c; Vi oz., $1.75; V4 oz., $3.25; 1 oz., $6.00. 
Lake of Thun. Rich, fairly deep blue with dark center; the finest blue. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vi oz., $1.50; V 2 oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $5.00. 
Mont Blanc. The finest white Swiss Giant, with little marking. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.00; Vi oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $7.00. 
Smaller Flowered Bedding Varieties 
Come quite true and ore of compact growth. 
Golden Queen. Clear yellow with some marking. 
Lord Beaconsfield. A standard blue for bedding. 
Snow Queen. Clear paper-white with some markings. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 45c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
VIOLA COR NUT A ™° n 0 =r'" 
Miniature Pansies. As easily grown as Pansies, and they call for the 
same cultural treatment. Particularly adapted to bedding because of their 
dwarf, free-flowering habit. Descriptions are from our greenhouse trials. 
Varieties starred (*) are especially recommended. 
Apricot. Choice, early, fairly deep apricot. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., 85c; 1 oz., $3.15. 
^Arkwright Ruby. Deep crimson-scarlet. Long-stemmed. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., $1.00; Vi oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $6.00. 
Black Prince. Deep violet-blue; not dwarf. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50; 1 oz , $1.75. 
*Chantreyland. Similar to, but improves Apricot for size of flowers and 
evenness. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.00. 
G. Wermig. Violet-blue; somewhat late flowering. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz , 85c; Vi oz., $1.60; 1 oz., $6.00. 
^Jersey Gem. Rich dark blue; 90 to 95 per cent true to color. Somewhat 
late flowering. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.75; Vi oz., $3.25. 
Lutea Splendens. Choice golden yellow. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Mauve Queen. Light lavender-blue; very true to color. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*Papilio. Light blue with white; extra early and free flowering. Quite 
effective and true to color. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*Puck. Upper petals violet, lower yellow. An effective contrast. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; V4 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
White Perfection. A clear paper-white. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*W. H. Woodgate. Bright violet; large and long-stemmed. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.75; Vs oz., $3.25. 
Large Flowered Mixture. Carefully balanced mixture of above. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
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