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THE BEST CINERARIAS 
While the demand will vary some in different sections, it can he safely slated that nearly everywhere the strains producing large well- 
rounded heads of small or medium size flowers are preferred. Cremer’s strain for the small-flowered and Berlin Market for the medium 
size exactly fill this demand. The past season we noted an increasing call for the Berlin Market Weissensee strain. This is due to the pre¬ 
dominating white eyes this strain is bred for. This eye adds a distinct attractiveness to the color—an important point. However, Cre¬ 
mer’s produces somewhat smaller foliage, an important consideration, too. Our suggestion is that some of each should be grown, perhaps 
favoring Cremer’s. 
A late June sowing can be flowered in 5’s for Christmas, while an August 15th start usually should be at best for Easter if grown cool, 
say around 45 degrees. All our Cinneraria trials are sown October 1st and flowered in 4’s for Mother’s Day. Avoid holding Cinerarias 
too wet. This clearly encourages rotting of roots, that reacts with a stunted effect, preventing that full rounded development that is 
necessary in a fine Cineraria. 
Above pictures the habit of three most popular strains. Dwarf one is Multiflora Nana. Center, the ever-popular 
Cremer's. Right, Berlin Market. First prize at all shows is usually divided between the last two. 
Stars (*) indicate preferred varieties. 
*Cremer's Prize Mixture. 155,000 s. Medium to small flowers 
freely produced in extra large heads and in a well-balanced mix¬ 
ture of colors. Semi-dwarf habit and with smaller foliage than 
most other strains, also some earlier flowering. Small flowers in 
most any class of plants are usually harder and will hold up 
longer than large-flowered varieties. This point favors the Cremer 
strain. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 1/64 oz., $2.25; 1/32 oz., $4.00; 1/16 oz., $7.50. 
^Berlin Market. (Weissensee Strain). 110,000 s. While the de¬ 
mand for this variety is second, it is clearly the most attractive 
of the mixtures, for it contains practically all light-centered flow¬ 
ers and generally brighter colors than Cremer’s. Also, the larger 
flowers are more attractive. A very excellent strain. See Novelty 
List, page 2, for further description. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.60; 1/32 oz., $2.75.. 
Cremer and Berlin Market Mixed. For the grower who wants a 
limited amount of both strains, we offer this mixture that con¬ 
sists of one-third Berlin Market and two-thirds Cremer’s. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00. 
BERLIN MARKET, SEPARATE COLORS: Dark Crimson and 
Dork Blue are the outstanding separate colors. They can be 
depended upon to come about 90 per cent true to these colors. 
Each: Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.60. 
i: Multiflora Nana Mixed. 155,000 s. Considerable demand for 
this class because of its extra dwarf habit. Nice to sow late and 
flower in 4-inch pots for Mother’s Day. In a 5-inch pot they seem 
almost out of proportion to their height. Small flowered and 
dwarf habit is uniform. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/32 oz., $2.00. 
MULTIFLORA NANA TYPE in Dark Crimson and Dark Blue. 
The two best separate colors. Come fully 90 per cent true to 
these attractive colors. Each: Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz.. $2.00. 
:;: Multiflora Nana, "Gold Center". A selection of this dwarf 
strain with anthers in disc of flower more prominently golden 
yellow, distinctly adding to its attractiveness. Comes around 60- 
75 per cent true to this character. 
600 seeds, 60c; tr. pkt., (1000 seeds), $1.00. 
HYDRIDA GRANDIFLORA; SEPARATE COLORS: Azure-Blue; 
a rich red known as Kermesina; and Sanguinea, strong blood- 
red grandiflora. A German variety that we found a richer and 
more attractive color than Matador, and a new color in Cinerarias. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 75c; 1/64 oz., $2.00. 
Hybrida Gigantea. Dark red with white eye. An outstanding color 
combination. Medium size flowers, compact growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.25. 
Giant Exhibition Strain Mixed. Our Cineraria trials clearly show 
us that the Howard and Smith strain of Giants is superior in 
rich coloring. Practically 100 per cent true Giants. This type has 
limited value for commercial growers. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.75. 
Stellata or Star Mixture. This small-flowered strain under favor¬ 
able conditions grows 2-3 ft. Used for either pots or cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/32 oz., $1.25. 
Plenissima, Double Mixed. Finely rounded, full double flowers 
about 1% inches in diameter. Of interest as a novelty. 
Tr. pkt., 75c. 
NEW STRAINS 
Eriksson's Private Stock. A Berlin Market selection made by a 
Chicago pot plant specialist. Preferred by some growers. Good 
stock. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.75. 
"Grandiflora Nana Mixture. (New.) We found this strain in Ger¬ 
many, and in our trials it proves uniformly dwarf, large-flowered, 
and practically 100 per cent light centered. Our trials sown Oct. 
1st produced 4 in. plants for Mother’s Day. 8-10 in. height with 
same diameter. Excellent commercial stock. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $1.75. 
Siter's Rainbow Strain. A new market growers’ strain sent out last 
season by a responsible eastern states grower. Described as of 
ideal compact growth and with practically 100 per cent light 
eye flowers. 
Tr. pkt., $2.00. 
Excess water easily rots the roots of Cineraria. Use clean potting soil and let dry occasionally. 
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