CALIFORNIA WILD FLOWER SEEDS 
WHEN TO SOW WILD FLOWERS 
Annuals. The best time to sow the annual wild flowers is early in the fall before the first rain or during the early part of the 
rainy season. The seed will germinate soon after the first rain following the sowing and in seasons with a normal rainfall will 
require no further attention. Later sowings may be made up until the beginning of February, but these later sowings may not suc¬ 
ceed quite as well as those sown in the fall and the blooming period, when natural rainfall is depended upon, will be shorter. Where 
artificial watering can be practiced, sowings can be made up until the early part of March. 
IN THE EASTERN STATES 
Perennials. The perennials can be sown at almost any time of the year, late spring to early fall being a very good time. Most 
species if started at this time of the year will flower the following spring and summer. 
In the eastern states follow the same instructions as given for California, but sow in spring as soon as the cold weather is over. 
California Sun Ripened wildflower seeds should always be 
planted in the natural or "wild" garden if nature is to be imi¬ 
tated. 
2509 Linaria Miniature or Wild Snapdragon. Pkt. 15c 
QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED 
Figure 5 to 8 lbs. of seed to the acre, depending upon whether 
area is clear or has shrubbery growth. For small gardens, 1 oz. 
will sow from 150 to 200 sq. ft. This amount will vary some¬ 
what according to existing conditions. Average city lot of 
50x150 ft. requires about 1 to IV 2 lbs. of seed to 5000 sq. ft. It 
is advisable to mix the seed with sand or screened soil before 
scattering evenly over the ground. 
SCARLET LARKSPUR 
2026 Delphinium Cardinale — Scarlet Larkspur. Perennial. 
Native of Southern California, usually found blooming in the 
early summer on the dry, chaparral covered slopes of the foot¬ 
hills and Coast Range mountains. After most other wildflowers 
have passed this Larkspur sends up its flaming torch-like 
flower spikes to a height of 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 35c. 
California Native Wildflowers 
Collection No. 2010 
This seed is valuable for brightening open spaces in 
vacant lots, in parkways and in corners of the garden. 
Ours is a souvenir mixture of the most beautiful types 
of true native California flowers. 
2010 For all places. A mixture of 20 distinct varieties. 
Packet 25c: oz. 75c; V 4 oz. $2.00; lb. $6.00. 
SAND VERBENA 
2021 Abronia Umbellata. Thrives in sandy soil and is at its 
best near the seashore. Its gay, rosy-pink flower will form a 
beautiful carpet over sandy patches where other flowers and 
ground covers refuse to grow. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 30c. 
GOLDEN WEST 
CALIFORNIA SEA DAHLIA 
2082 Leptosyne Maritima. Specie of native dahlia growing 
along the coast line. Flowers are daisy-like, 3 to 4 inches 
across with bright yellow petals surrounding a golden disc. 
Hardy in mild climates. Pkt. 15c. 
CALIFORNIA TIDY TIPS 
2036 A captivating golden yellow flower satisfactory in any 
climate. Pkt. 15c; 14 oz. 50c. 
CALIFORNIA COLUMBINE 
2024 Aquilegia Truncata (Red Columbine). Perennial growing 
2 to 3 feet. The gay yellow-tipped, scarlet flowers hang grace¬ 
fully from slender bending stems. They prefer a semi-shady, 
moist location. Pkt. 25c; Va oz. $1.00. 
LUPINE 
2051 California Mountain Blue. (Lupines Nanus) Annual. 
California native lupine, dwarf growing about 12 inches. Fra¬ 
grant bright blue flowers with contrasting purple and white 
marks. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 
NEMOPHILA 
BABY BLUE EYES 
2472 Insignis Blue. Hardy annual—6 inches. It will do in 
full sun but enjoys a somewhat shaded moist situation. Lovely 
cup-shaped, sky-blue flowers with white eyes. Pkt. 15c; V 2 
oz. 40c. 
2473 Choice Blend. A mix of blues, lilacs, purples and white. 
Pkt. 15c; V 2 oz. 35c. 
FRASER'S CALIFORNIA 
WILDFLOWER MIXTURES 
Especially adapted to beds and areas that receive little 
care, or to some unused corner that would be brighter 
with these flashing colors. They will do well in shrub¬ 
bery, borders and along wooded walks or in sections 
of the garden set aside for wild or natural plantings; 
also very effective for the rock garden. 
They contain Wild Snapdragons, several Lupinus, Baby 
Blue Eyes, Wild Coreopsis, Indian and Pink Paint Brush, 
Evening Primrose, Tidy Tips, Wild Heliotrope, Cali¬ 
fornia Poppies, Gilias, Godetias, Blue Bells, Buttercups, 
Blazing Stars and many others. 
2005 Shady Blend. Six select varieties for partly shaded 
areas. 
2006 Yellow-Gold Shades. A beautiful blend of orange, 
yellow and cream. 
2007 Blue and Purple Shades. A blend of blue, purple 
and lavender colors. 
2009 General Mixture. A mixture of choice varieties 
for all-around planting. 
Any of above packets. Pkt. 25c, Oz. $1.00 
CACTUS SEED 
2081 Death Valley Cactus. A fine assortment of California 
desert types suitable for growing in bowls or developing for 
your cactus garden. Pkt. 25c. 
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