1939 catalog of RICHARD DIENER NURSERY, oxnard, California, u. s. a. 
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No. 45. SANTA BARBARA, Single.— 
Clean flame rose without a trace of 
purple. Very large flowers and con¬ 
tinually in bloom. It is a first-class pot 
and bedding variety. This being a new 
variety will perhaps come about 60% 
true, but all others will be fine stock. .$ .50 
6 packets $2.50. (No quantity packets 
sold.) 
No. I. PINK (Ruffled Monster).— 
Strong veined center. Flowers 6 to 
8 inches in diameter, and of exquisite 
color combination. This variety is 
without doubt one of the largest and 
most wonderful varieties in exist¬ 
ence . 50 
No. 2. FLESH PINK (Ruffled Mon¬ 
ster).—Five to six inches in diameter. 
Heavy veined center. A new color in 
Ruffled Monsters. (The No. 2 which 
we listed before was red and was 
very similar to No. 5. We shall have 
only No. 5 in that color henceforth) . .50 
No. 3. VARIEGATED (Ruffled Monster). 
—Colors appear in red and white 
checks and blotches. Also striped pink 
and white, copper red and white. Five 
to six inches in diameter. 50 
No. 4. WHITE WITH YELLOW CENTER 
(Ruffled Monster) . 50 
No. 5. RED, DARK VEINED WITH COAL 
BLACK CENTER (Ruffled Monster).— 
Six to eight inches in diameter. This 
is a gem in Petunias and is a great 
favorite with all flower lovers. Be 
sure to try a package. 50 
No. 6. PALE LILAC PINK (Ruffled 
Monster).—Heavily ruffled with 
strongly veined center. Flowers four 
to five inches in diameter. 50 
No. 7. RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED 
(Ruffled Monster).—Large golden 
yellow center. Flowers four to five 
inches in diameter. One of the most 
admired of our collection of Petunias 
and very true to type. Try it. 50 
No. 8. RUFFLED MONSTERS (Mixed). 
—This mixture contains all Ruffled 
Monsters mentioned above, as well as 
many other colors, new this year. 
The average growth of the plant is 
more dwarf and if you want only 
a small amount of Petunias in your 
garden this is what you should order.. .50 
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Redwood Ciy, California, July 19, 1938. 
Richard Diener Nursery, Oxnard, California. 
Gentlemen: We had wonderful luck with all the seed we 
bought last winter. Our customers were very pleased with 
double Petunias and Pelargoniums especially. Sincerely, 
GERTRUDE HOOFT. 
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No. 9. PEARL OF KENTFIELD.— Flesh 
Pink Frilled with golden yellow cen¬ 
ter. Four-inch flowers, dwarf grow¬ 
ing. This is a specially fine variety 
for four to five inch pots or window 
boxes. (The variety Theodosia is the 
same. Introducer of Theodosia did 
not know of the existence of Pearl of 
Kentfield, originated by Mr. Diener 
five years before.).$ .50 
No. 10. SALMON ROSE (Ruffled Mon¬ 
ster).—Light veined center, five to six 
inches in diameter. (1934 novelty.) A 
very beautiful Petunia. 50 
No. II. DIENER’S BLUE.—We especially 
recommend this variety. It is of semi¬ 
dwarf growth and immensely free 
flowering. Flowers average three to 
three and one-half inches. The color 
is a deep, silky blue and is one of 
the most favored varieties. 25 
No. 12. COPPERY PINK and WHITE 
VARIEGATED (Ruffled Monster) with 
golden yellow center. Flowers 5 to 6 
inches in diameter. 50 
No. 13. HELIOTROPE (Ruffled Mon¬ 
ster).—A pinkish mauve. Five to six 
inches in diameter. Deeper veined 
center. Very fine. 50 
No. 14. DIENER'S PINK GLORY.— Pure 
flame rose pink, without a trace of 
purple. Flowers three to four inches 
in diameter, and slightly ruffled. 
Plants attain a height of 12 to 14 
inches. On the order of Rosy Morn. 
A very compact grower and is con¬ 
tinually covered with flowers. 25 
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