CALCEOLARIA 
(Approximately 20,000 seeds per 1/64 ounce) 
Nicely grown Calceolar’a make irres'stibly fine pot plants. Grow in a cool 
house, watch closely for uniform moisture, and protect from the sun. 
Germinating this fine seed calls for close attention. The germ or seed is 
so small that it very easily perishes if allowed to get a bit dry as the 
seed is sprouting. On the other hand, if kept too wet, it will rot, especially 
in old soil and a high temperature. In germinat’on tests, we do not cover 
This cut pictures three distinct classes of Calceolarias. On right is the 
fairly tall, spotted Tigrina. The ever-popular Multiflora Nana is in fhe 
center with a Dwarf Tigered Grandiflora on the left. Seed for these was 
sown early October, flowering in May. With electric lights, a July sowing 
can be flowered by late February. Apply lights 5 hours each night from 
November 15th until they show color. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA 0r L v?£!£ i wered 
* Dwarf Tigered and Spotted Mixed. A very uniformly dwarf t : gered and 
spotted large-flowered mixture. Attractively colored, more dwarf than 
the M'ultiflora Nanas and much larger flowered. See Novelty List, page 2. 
for further description. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.50; 1/32 oz., $4.50. 
Albert Kent. Flowers golden yellow with large red blotch on each. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.50. 
Albert Kent Hybrids. Intermediate in size of flowers. Very excellent range 
of colors. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00. 
it. Use sandy quickly drained soil, make quite level, water well, sow thin, 
and cover the flat or pan with a piece of glass. Gradually give more air as 
the seed germinates. Watch this closely or the seedlings will rot. Remember 
that Calceolar'as are cool temperature plants, and green fly will find them. 
The earliest sowing should be made in early July. Our trials are sown 
October 1st and are flowered in 4-in. pots around Mother’s Day, and from 
these greenhouse trials we have starred varieties we consider finest. 
*Cloth of Gold. Medium s'ze flowers; rich pure golden yellow self. 
Tr. pkt, $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.25. 
Kelway's Perfect Model. We supply originator’s seed of this well known 
strain. Produces a wide range of colors. Fairly tall growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.25; 1/32 oz., $4.25. 
Tigrina. All flowers attractively tigered or spotted; medium size flowers and 
fairly tall growth. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.50. 
Mixture of Grandiflora varieties. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.00; 1/32 oz., $3.50. 
’(‘Monarch Strain. A strong growing, attractively colored Grandiflora Mix¬ 
ture; a trifle later flowering than the regular mixture, but quite fine 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/64 oz., $2.25; 1/32 oz., $4 00. 
MULTIFLORA NANA CLASS 
Dwarf, free-flowering, brightly colored, and undoubtedly the most popu¬ 
lar for smaller pot plant sizes. 
"Multiflora Mixture. Most widely used. Uniformly dwarf and very at¬ 
tractive. See Novelty List, page 2 for further description. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $2.25; 1/64 oz., $4.25. 
‘(‘Golden Tiger. Golden yellow, richly spotted red; excellent. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $2.00; 1/64 Oz., $3.60. 
"Indian Prince. Rich deep scarlet. Continues to throw a few Golden 
T-ger types, which it has done since we introduced it three years ago. 
A fine bright color. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $2.25; 1/64 oz., $4.25. 
RUGOSA TYPE 
Flower Cloud. The result of a cross between Rugosa and Grandiflora, 
Flower Cloud carries the desirable hardiness of the Rugosa; also it 
stands handling exceptionally well. Flowers not large, but very freely 
produced. Colors largely bright yellow with some brown and orange. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $3.75. 
Perennial Hybrids. A very small flowered type used for large exhibition 
work and for bedding in temperate climates. Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
SCHIZANTHUS » 
Schizanthus have real value for both pot plants and cut flowers; they will easily outlast Peas 
in water. A sowing made early in August will flower nicely for Valentine’s Day if grown 48 
degrees; growth must be hardened or checked to force them into flower. For large specimens or 
cut flowers use such strains as Dr. Badger’s, Giant Blotched, or Monarch Strain. 
The Dwarf strain we are developing is fine for pot plant work only. A late September sowing 
will come in nicely by Easter in 4’s—in which size it sells well. 
*Ball Brilliant Blend. Our medium tall mixture of fairly dark, bright colors, all large flowered. 
Particularly well suited for cutting; but if properly pinched, will make fine specimen pot 
plants. A carefully balanced mixture, Ball Brilliant Blend will, this year, contain only such 
fine strains as Giant Blotched, Dr. Badger’s Bridal Veil, and some Purple Shades. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; oz., 75c; Vi oz., $1.15. 
::: Ball's Dwarf. About half the height of regular Schizanthus, Ball’s Dwarf Mixture is really 
quite distinctive and valuable as a pot plant, especially when used in smaller sizes. Plants 
are unusually compact, well rounded, and literally covered with small but attractive flowers. We 
are doing much work to improve the habit and darken the color balance of this strain, but even 
in its present form it is enjoying much popularity as a 4-in. pot plant. See Novelty List, 
page 3 for further description. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
: - : Dr. Badger's Improved Hybrids. A medium dwarf, compact strain, extra large flowered and of 
choice color mixture. Th : s is an excellent all-purpose stra : n, be’ng compact enough for large 
pot plants, and will become long-stemmed enough for cutt ng. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
’•‘Pansy Flowered. (Danbury Park Strain.) The first real Pansy-Flowered strain we have seen 
in our tr’als. Comes around 90 per cent true to attractive flat pansy-like flower form. Soft 
pastel shades, including rose-p : nk and deep lavender, all “self” colors. Exceptionally free 
flower : ng, and of good compact medium tall habit. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
‘('Giant Blotched. Particularly fine for cutting because of its bright colors in which there are 
few or no heavy ones. It is distinguished by each flower having a bold dark center that con¬ 
trasts effectively with the generally light pink colors. Also, we find it two to three weeks 
earlier flowering than any other strain. Effective as a pot plant if kept well pinched. See 
Novelty List, page 3 for further description. Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 
’(‘Monarch Strain. (Hurst.) An extra large flowered strain, flowers being even some larger than 
Dr. Badger’s Hybrids with the same desirable medium tall pot plant habit. Choice range of 
rich colors, with many bright rose shades. Tr. pkt., 50c; 1/16 oz., $1.00. 
Bridal Veil. Pure paper-white and of medium tall habit. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.25. 
Brilliance. Bright amaranth-red. Comes uniformly true. Tr. pkt., 50c. 
Compactus Reddish Shades. Of medium dwarf habit with rich shades of deep rose and red 
predominating. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
Pink Shades. Same as above except in color. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
Purple Shades. A mixture of rich purple and deep lavender shades. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., $1.00. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Ball Dwarf Strain 
The attractive form and free-flowering habit of 
these plants have increased their popularity every 
year since their introduction. 
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Schizanthus are attractively valuable for cutting or pot plants. 
