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ALYSSUM, Snowcap.Page 48 
CALENDULA, Orange Fantasy. .Page 50 
CALENDULA, Double Orange 
Sunshine .Page 50 
CELOSIA, Flame of Fire.Page 50 
CENTAUREA, Jubilee Gem.Page 60 
COSMOS, Pink Sensation.Page 51 
MARIGOLD, Sunset Giants.Page 53 
MARIGOLD, Golden Eagle.Page 53 
MORNING GLORY, 
Scarlett O’Hara .Page 54 
NASTURTIUM, Apricot Gleam.. Page 54 
SCABIOSA, Rosette.Page 66 
VERBENA, Floradale Beauty. . .Page 58 
VERBENA, Crimson Glow.Page 58 
VIOLA, Arkwright Ruby.Page 58 
ZINNIAS, Cupid, Desert Gold, 
Linearis .Page 59 
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ALySSUM, Madwort (Perennial) 
1034 SAXATILE COMPACTUM. 9 in. An ex¬ 
cellent plant for the rockery or front of 
borders. Produces broad masses of bright 
yellow flowers in early spring. Also known 
as “Basket of Gold,’’ % oz. 40c, pkt. 10c 
ANCHUSA “Blue Bird" (Annual) 
1040 Height 18-24 in. Bears large umbels of 
vivid, indigo-blue, Forget-Me-Not-like flow¬ 
ers in a luxuriant bouquet on tall stems 
from July to October. Effective in the 
garden or for cutting.Pkt. 15c 
ACHILLEA (Perennial) 
1020 THE PEARL. 2 ft. Produces large 
clusters of double pure white flowers 
from spring until frost. Splendid for 
cutting. Easily grown from seed.Pkt. 10c 
ACROCLINIUM, Double Mixed (Annual) 
1024 EVERLASTING. 20 in. Graceful daisy¬ 
like flowers which if cut just before they 
open, can be di-ied for winter bou¬ 
quets.Pkt. 10c 
AGERATUM or Floss Flower (Annual) 
1027 BLUE CAP. 6 in. A dwarf Ageratum 
with large flowers of a deep rich blue 
color. The foliage is small and plants 
have the appearance of miniature domes 
and make a perfect edging to flower bor¬ 
ders.Pkt. 15c 
ALYSSUM, SWEET (Annual) 
Forms a dense carpet of beautiful flowers 
and is unexcelled for low edgings and borders. 
Blooms from June to frost. 
1032 SNOWCAP. The dwarfest /and most 
compact variety. Plants form a dense 
cluster of snow-white flowers, with the 
objectionable green center entirely elim¬ 
inated. Oz. $1.00, y 2 oz. 60c, a oz. 35c, 
pkt. 15c. 
1033 LILAC QUEEN. 6 in. Delicate lavender 
flowers. Forms a pleasing contrast with 
the white variety. 
.Oz. 60c, yz oz. 40c, pkt. 10c 
Giant California Sunshine Asters. 
(See page 49) 
ANTIRRHINUM-SNAPDRAGON 
(Annual) 
Although generally grown as annuals. Snap¬ 
dragons are perennials in the South and may 
over winter with protection in the North. 
New Majestic Snapdragons 
A new type with extra large flowers closely 
set on long, sturdy spikes. Colors are excep¬ 
tionally clear and beautiful. Height 20 inches. 
1046 ELDORADO. Deep golden yellow. The 
richest tint to date. 
1047 ROSE MARIE. Light salmon rose with 
gold center. 
1048 RED CHIEF. A rich deep scarlet. Clear 
and brilliant. 
Each of the above, Pkt., 20c; any 3 pkts. for 50c. 
New Rust-Proof Snapdragons 
1052 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MIX¬ 
TURE. Height 32 in. The University of 
California after years of collaboration with 
leading growers of that state have pro¬ 
duced a race of Snaps which are 75% rust¬ 
proof. The seed comes from parent plants 
which have been tested.Pkt. 25c 
1054 GIANT MIXED SNAPDRAGONS. Height 
30 in.% oz. 50c, pkt. 10c 
1060 HALF DWARF SNAPDRAGONS. Height 
18 in.. . % oz. 50c, pkt. 10c 
AQUILEGIA or Columbine (Perennial) 
1073 DOBBIE’S IMPERIAL HYBRIDS. 
Height 2 ft. Splendid plants for par¬ 
tially shaded positions in the border or 
rockery. Foliage is graceful and fern-like; 
the dainty long-spurred flowers are pro¬ 
duced in strong brilliant shades of blue, 
lavender, pink and yellow in spring. . . . 
.Pkt. 15c 
ARCTOTIS (Annual) 
1074 GRANDIS. Height 2-3 ft. Large, pearly- 
white flowers, with reverse of petals a 
pale lilac. Center light blue, surrounded 
with a gold band. One of the best 
flowers for cutting and one of the easiest 
to grow.Pkt. 10c 
Baby’s Breath, see Gypsophila, page 52. 
Bachelor's Button, see Centaurea, page • 
50. 
AQUILEGIA—DOBBIE’S IMPERIAL HY¬ 
BRID. A vigorous free flowering strain. 
BALLOON VINE (Annual Climber) 
1200 Height 10-15 ft. Graceful climber with 
pale green foliage and small white flow¬ 
ers followed by ornamental seed pods 
resembling small balloons. 
.Oz. 25c, pkt. 5c 
BALSAM, (Annual) 
1205 DOUBLE MIXED. Height 18-24 in. 
Sturdy bushy plants with large double 
flowers clustered in the axils of the 
leaves. Colors: red, rose, pink and 
white. Prefer rich soil and sunny posi¬ 
tion.Pkt. 10c 
BELLIS, English Daisy (Perennial) 
1208 Height 6-8 _ in. Compact plants, with 
leaves forming a rosette; the daisy-like 
flowers of rose and white are borne on 
stiff stems. Bloom all summer. Pkt. 10c 
BRACHYCOME, Swan River Daisy(Annual) 
1213 Height 8 in. Compact plants with deeply 
cut foliage and dainty flowers. Suitable 
for edging and pot culture. Blooms all 
summer. Mixed colors.Pkt. 10c 
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