AND NOVELTIES FOR 1938 
At no time in our history has the garden been joined 
so closely to the American home. Architects and land¬ 
scape men, more and more are planning gardens as an 
extension of the home. I'atios, flagged courts, out-door 
barbecues, etc., are featured, and serve to link the house 
with the less formal parts of the garden. An increas¬ 
ing interest exists for tite finer things in plants and flowers and for 
the novelties which add new zest to tlie love of gardening. In this 
respect a work of national scope is being done by the "All American” 
committee of the American Seed Trade, in selecting and making 
awards to outstanding novelties each year. The “All American” 
selections for the present season are included in our novelty collec¬ 
tion for 1938. 
MARIGOLD Informal Type 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED MIXED 
This new t>'pe of Marigold has met with instantaneous suc¬ 
cess. The flowers bear a close resemblance to those of the 
Japanese Chrysanthemum, many of them being regularly 
incurved while others have broad curled petals in loose for¬ 
mation. 
Per Packet 20c; % oz. 75c 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED ORANGE (Incurved) 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED YELLOW (Incurved) 
Per Packet 25c Each 
PANSy Old English 
SHAKESPEARE'S MIXED 
ll The re-introduction of this early day favorite, mentioned in 
the writings of Shakespeare and other early English writers 
cannot fail to intrigue gardeners. Turning back the hands of 
time hybridists have unraveled the complex pattern of species 
and strains which gave us the modern pansy to bring back these 
simple old time flowers with their quaint charm and delicate colors. 
Per Packet 25c; 5 Pkts. $1.00 
AGERATUM Dwarf Compact 
FAIRY PINK 
(Illustrated on front cover.) 
Fairy Pink is an entirely new color in Ageratum, a delight¬ 
ful soft Salmon Rose Pink. It begins to bloom when not 
more than 1^2 to 2 inches high and continues to grow 
until it has formed a solid compact mass of bloom. When 
fully developed the dwarf, rounded plants are five to six inches 
high, forming a compact, neat border of great charm. 
Per Packet 25c; Vic oz. $1.20 
y^ear DOUBLE NASTURTIUM Sweet Scented 
NEW DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS MIXED 
The introduction of the double Nasturtium Golden Gleam 
a few years ago created a real sensation in horticultural 
circles. Since then several other beautiful shades have 
been obtained, forming a complete range of color in this 
beautiful new strain of this popular flower. In this new mixed blend 
we are offering all the newer colors, including salmon, rouge, cream, 
scarlet, etc. New Gleam Hybrids form large spreading plants with 
vigorous rich, green foliage; the flowers are double or semi-double, 
sweet scented and long stemmed, making them useful for cutting, 
and a glorious sight in any garden. 
Per Packet 25c; Oz. 45c 
'GERMAIN'S 
ALL AMERICAN AND CALIFORNIA NOVELTIES 
Featured in Color Section 
The following are offered on pages D and E: 
New Tithonia Fireball....Pkt. 25c 
New Zinnia Gaillardia-flowered...Pkt. 2Sc 
New Snapdragon—Rust Proof Giant.Pkt. 23c 
The other varieties included in our All American and Califor¬ 
nia Novelty Collection offered on the opposite page are de¬ 
scribed on pages 6 to 11. 
GfRMA/\S 
CALIFORNIA 
’'Of' 
Nasturtium 
Double 
Hybrids 
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