1939 CATALOG OF RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, OXNARD, CALIFORNIA, U. S. A. 
WATSONIA SEED, MIXED 
Watsonias are related to the Gladiolus, only much 
taller and more profuse in flower. They flower in 
February and March and cannot be raised outdoors 
where it snows or freezes hard, only in the semi- 
tropical zone or in greenhouses. They are excellent 
as cut flowers. Ours are the most up-to-date hybrids 
and come in all shades such as Gladiolus, except 
blue and yellow. The flowers are about three inches 
in diameter. Sow out like Gladiolus seeds. 
Sample pkg. 50c Trade pkg. $1.00 
(Larger amounts on request) 
WATSONIA BULBS 
Fancy mixed varieties. 
$5.00 per hundred 
NEW CYNOGLOSSUM 
AMABILIS, IMPROVED 
"Chinese Forget-me-not" 
Trade pkg. 25c 6 pkgs. $1.00 
SCABIOSA 
(Grandiflora FI. Pleno) (Annual Double Sweet 
Scabiosa) 
This is a mixture of the largest and finest double 
Scabiosa with strong, straight stems, three to four 
feet long. It is an unexcelled summer cut flower, 
which is sown right where you want it, best in rows. 
All colors Mixed .Package 10c 6 packages 50c 
LEPTOSYNE MARITIMA 
(Sea Dahlia) 
A Dahlia species growing wild along the ocean of 
Southern California, with yellow flowers like Mar¬ 
guerites. Flowers are single and three to four inches 
in diameter with eighteen-inch long stems. These 
seedlings flower when two months old, bringing an 
abundance of blooms. They should make fine cut 
flowers when under glass. 
Package 15c 4 packages 50c 
Detroit, Michigan, March 22, 1938. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Gentlemen: I thoroughly enjoy raising your seeds and the 
Petunias are unbeatable. I have several plants from last 
year’s Shastas (Giant Doubles) and also Amaryllis plants 
from which we expect some thrills in our neighbourhood. 
I may also say that your delivery is marvelous for dis¬ 
tance. For the few years that I have bought your seed I can 
count the days and reach forth my hand to the mail man on 
the morning of the tenth day without disappointment. 
Yours truly, 
WILLIAM P. PATERSON. 
SHASTA DAISIES 
For the last ten years the Shasta Daisies have had 
special attention and the results are very gratifying. 
We believe we have at present the largest and finest 
double and single Shasta Daisies in existence, all of 
our own production. The majority of them are of 
the much preferred Chiffon type, which has made 
a sensation with our customers. 
Many people do not realize that such great ad¬ 
vancement has been made with this wonderful flower. 
You should grow all you can, as plants and flowers 
sell easily. If you have had seed from us several 
years ago, the varieties we had then have all been 
discarded. The seeds now are all from the latest im¬ 
proved varieties. 
DIENER'S NEW GIANT DOUBLE EVERFLOWERING 
SHASTA DAISY, "G. MARCONI" 
Of all the thousands of Shasta Daisies we have raised 
the last few years, this variety is the most highly 
perfected in size, shape and growth. We believe it is 
an excellent winter variety for greenhouse growing 
in cold climates for cut flowers. For this purpose we 
would recommend the young rooted cuttings out of 
2 j/ 2 -inch pots. 
Seeds sold in 25 seed packets only. 
Packet 50c 6 packets $2.50 
Plant Cuttings from the Original Plants 
$1.00 each $10.00 per doz. 
No bulb or plant orders filled for less than $1.00. Ship¬ 
ment will be made by Railway Express Agency, charges 
"Collect." 
Directions for Sowing: Sow the Shasta Daisy seeds in a cold 
frame in light soil containing some sand. Cover the seeds very 
lightly with the same soil, just enough to cover them, and keep 
moist. Shade the seed bed with either cheesecloth or muslin 
until they are up. When large enough to handle, plant them 
in the open in well fertilized ground twelve to fifteen inches 
apart. In localities where it is very cold it is advisable to 
cover them with straw or leaves during the cold weather. In 
the second year the flowers reach perfection. 
Newark, New Jersey, August 27, 1938. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Gentlemen: I am writing you to tell you I never saw nicer 
Single Ruffled Petunias or larger Pansies than those I have 
growing here from seeds purchased from you this year. 
Flower growers may think your prices are a little high, 
but the fertility of all your seeds and the most beautiful 
flowers they produce cannot be surpassed by any others, and 
in the long run your seeds are much cheaper than other 
seedmen’s seeds. 
I shall hereafter get my various kinds of seed from the 
Richard Diener Nursery. I planted 1 small packet of your 
Shasta Daisy, G. Marconi, and I believe every seed came 
up and I have lovely plants from them now which will make 
large plants next year. I want to thank you for sending me 
such good quality seed. Yours truly, 
JOE KUNKEL. 
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