NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES 
FIELD OF RUSSELL LUPINES 
SENSATIONAL FLORAL GEM FOR 1938 
RUSSELL LUPINES 
(Liipiniis Polyphyllus) 
These remarkable Lupines are the result of the continuous 
labor for many years of the enthusiastic grower whose name 
they bear. 
The chief features of this wonderful strain are: First, the 
giant size of the spikes of bloom which are often .3}^ ft. and 
more in length; second, the fan-like shape of the large indi¬ 
vidual flowers, the standard being expanded like that of a 
Sweet Pea; and third, and most distinctive, the enormous 
range and unique character of their coloring. Many are self 
colors, quite new in Lupines; pure yellows, oranges, and rich, 
bright crimsons. There are also an immense number of most 
attractive bicolors, the whole in mixture displaying a kaleido¬ 
scopic variety of tints comprising all the colors of the rainbow 
and producing an immediate effect. A gold medal was awarded 
to the Russell Lupines at the Royal Horticultural Society 
(London, England) meeting on June 8, 1937. 
Seeds in growers original colored packets with cultural 
directions by Mr. Russell. 
Packets—12 seeds, 25c.; 50 seeds. 65c.; 120 seeds, $1.25; 
250 seeds, .$2..50 
ACHILLEA AGERATIFOLIA 
Beautiful dwarf perennial for rock gardens. The narrow, comb-like 
pinnate, downy leaves form fine gray white cushions above which 
appear numerous fairly large, pure white flower heads. The plants 
grow best in a sunny, warm position, and like loose, well-drained soil. 
Flowers from April to May. Pkt. 50c. 
NEW AGERATUM, FAIRY PINK 
A dwarf variety of a light, delightful, soft salmon rose-pink color' 
forming a compact mass of flowers. Height not greater than 5 in- 
when in full bloom. Pkt. 50c. 
ANTIRRHINUM, ROYAL ROSE 
Rich deep rose with a velvety sheen, individual flowers are well 
placed, but close together on dense spikes. The plants are the dwarf 
habit and very free flowering. {Illuslraledcn front cover.) Pkt. 35c. 
ARABIS PUMILA. 
This dwarf Wall Cress is recommended for wall crevices and rock¬ 
eries, even in semi-shady places. Bushy plants with large, indi¬ 
vidual flowers. Pkt. 50c. 
ASTER CURLED AND INTERLACED BLUE AND 
WHITE (Giant of California) 
The color is a deep blue with a white stripe showing on the outer 
edges of the inner petals, the outer petals keeping a solid deep blue. 
Large flowers, 5 to 6 in. across on long, strong stems. Pkt. 5(3c. 
BEGONIA, MULTIFLORA DOUBLE 
MRS. HELEN HARMS 
In the past it has only been possible to propagate this delightful 
Begonia by means of cuttings, the tubers being very expensive. It 
was the aim of every grower to produce this valuable variety from 
seed. The flowers about 1'^ in- in diameter, are the same deep 
canary yellow as those grown from cuttings. Pkt. 75c. 
BEGONIA MULTIFLORA DOUBLE 
COPPERY GOLD 
The combination of colors is wonderful, the foundation of old gold 
or golden yellow merging into coppery red or coppery salmon, tinged 
with carmine. This and the preceding variety is extremely valuable 
for beds or pot cultivation, flowering from July on. Pkt. 75c. 
CALCEOLARIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA 
MONA STRAIN 
A valuable novelty which is especially outstanding on account of 
the dwarf, compact, and absolutely uniform habit of the plants and 
the size and beauty of the flowers. The mixture contains the finest 
possible colors, the flowers being beautifully tigered. Highly rec¬ 
ommended. Pkt. $1.00. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
DWARF BEDDING 
Dwarf, compact type, about 20 in. in height and forming bushes 
over 3 ft. in circumference; wonderfully floriferous, often bears 
100 to 150 flowers in varying shades of blue, mauve and white. 
These colors in mixture. Pkt. 25c. 
CARNATION MARGARET 
NEW GIANT-FLOWERED MALMAISON 
(PERRIN’S STRAIN) 
The result of many years work on the part of one of the best 
growers of this class of Carnation. The great distinctive features are 
the size of the blooms which are as large as those of the Chabaud 
section, and also the greater variety of color in the mixture. Pkt. 50c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, GOLDEN CROWN 
This new annual Chrysanthemum is of the Coronarium type. 
The most outstanding feature is the formation of the flower, the 
petals being quilled, and having a beautifying eft'ect which raises it 
far above other Chrysanthemums. The flowers are produced so freely 
that one plant will carry as many as 50 to 60 blooms. (Illustrated 
nn front cover I) Pkt. 35c 
BEGONIA MULTIFLORA DOUBLE. Mrs. Helen Harms 
92 Chambers Street, New York City 
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Flower Seed Novelties 
