MARIGOLDS SUPPLY A WEALTH OF COLOR 
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LUPINUS O □ 
Culture 3 or 4. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Beautiful border plants with interesting foliage and large 
spikes of flowers resembling sweet-peas, set closely together on 
the stalk. Prefers a well-drained soil. No garden complete 
without Lupines. 3 feet. Grows wild from Washington to 
California. The annual form does best when started indoors. 
•Polyphyllus BlueO . X A oz. 25 pkt. 10 
•Polyphyllus White O.34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
•Polyphyllus RoseusO. 34 oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Polyphyllus Regal Hybrids Mixed O—Pastel shades. 
34 oz. 20 pkt.JlO 
Russell Strain Mixed —Largest Lupines known. See Nov¬ 
elty Page.,.pkt. 25 
Hartwegii Annual Mixed □.34 oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Mallow —See Hibiscus. 
MARIGOLD (Tagetes) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
When all other flowers are past their prime, Marigolds will 
still furnish a wealth of color. The dwarf varieties are ideal for 
bedding, while the taller types are valuable for cutting. Mari¬ 
golds are shallow rooters, and apt to be blown about unless 
staked. Easy to grow. In bloom for 90 days. Native from 
New Mexico to Argentina. 
(New) Crown-of-Gold Collarette —“All-America” Gold 
Medal for 1937. Entirely new type of flowers. Chrysanthe¬ 
mum-like crown of beautifully incurved petals, surrounded by 
collar of broad petals of brilliant golden orange. Entirely 
odorless foliage. Grows 234 ft. tall.34 oz. 45 pkt. 15 
(New) Gigantea Sunset Giants —A new race with double 
flowers, 5-7 inches across, in shades of vivid orange, dark and 
light yellow and primrose. Sweet-scented, too. 35% will come 
single, but the excellence of the doubles will compensate for 
this. Long stems for cutting.34 oz. 40 pkt. 15 
(New) Harmony Dwarf Double— Scabiosa-like in formation* 
with tubular orange center petals, flanked by broad maroon- 
brown guard petals..34 oz. 59 pkt. 10 
(New) Dixie Sunshine —Award-of-Merit in “All-America” 
Trials for 1936. This Chrysanthemum-like flower is ball¬ 
shaped, and composed of dozens of interlocking five-petaled 
florets giving a fringed effect. Plants are strong-stemmed and 
tall, and are smothered with blooms. Early planting is essential. 
34 oz. 60 pkt. 15 
(New) Sweet-Scented Yellow Supreme —“All-America” 
Gold Medal for 1935. Is lemon-yellow counterpart of the 
famous Guinea Gold, and like it is carnation-flowered and 100% 
semi-double, but its flowers are even larger. After being in 
water 48-72 hours, it takes on an even more delightful color, 
and, if possible, a more graceful form. Deliciously sweet 
scented.34 oz. 45 pkt. 10 
Guinea Gold —A carnation-flowered novelty that comes 100% 
true semi-double from seed. Petals loosely placed and of 
brilliant orange color, flushed with gold. Largely lacks the 
characteristic Marigold odor. Early sowing is essential. 
34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
•Golden Eagle —Distinct improvement on Guinea Gold which 
it resembles. Much earlier, and with a brighter, more glowing 
color.34 oz. 60 pkt. 15 
African Orange Ball —234 feet.34 oz. 50 pkt. 10 
African Lemon Ball— 234 feet.34 oz. 50 pkt. 20 
African Tall Double Mixed— 234 feet.34 oz. 30 pkt. 5 
French Dwarf Double —Orange. 10 inches. .34 oz. 20 pkt. 10 
French Dwarf Double- —Lemon. 10 inches. 34 oz. 20 pkt. 10 
(New) French Dwarf Double Mixed (Monarch Strain)— 
“All-America” Award of Merit 1934. Dwarf compact growth 
with tight double flowers, in a large color-range, which includes 
combinations of orange, bronze, yellow and mahogany. 10 
inches. Better if started indoors.34 oz. 29 pkt. 10 
•Legion of Honor, or Dwarf Brownie —About 9 inches 
high. Fine for borders or massing. Flowers single, brilliant 
gold with maroon blotching. Is auite late, but remains in 
bloom until frost. Best started indoors.34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
(New) Tagetes Signata Pumila—“Little Giant” —This is a 
great improvement over the old strain, and is commonly known 
as Mexican Marigold. This plant is 4-6 inches tall, has a 
spread of 8-10 inches, and is covered over a very long period 
with small single orange flowers, with a darker orange center. 
Best for edging walks and paths, and for use in the Rock Garden. 
A favorite w ith Garden Clubs. 34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
(New) Dwarf All Double Royal Scot— Alternate stripes of 
mahogany and gold. Early planting is best. Special Mention 
from “All-America” Council for 1937.. ...... 3^ oz. 60 pkt- 15 
MARVEL-OF-PERU (Mirabilis jalapa) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 8-20 days 
Or, as it is generally called, Four-o’clock, because its flowers 
open late each afternoon. Flowers are fragrant, with desirable 
colors and fine markings. Makes a fine Summer hedge if set in 
rows a foot apart. Tubers may be lifted in the Fall, and stored 
like Dahlias, and replanted in Spring, making larger plants with 
more flowers. 2 feet. Habitat is tropical America. 
Mixed Colors. 34 lb. 50 1 oz. 15 pkt. 5 
MATRICARIA (Feverfew) O 
Culture 2, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 10-12 days 
Capensis White —Early sowing will give bloom the first 
season. The double button-like flowers are ideal for cutting or 
bedding. June to October. 2 feet. Self-sows readily. A 
member of the Chrysanthemum group. Native in the Medi¬ 
terranean region and the Orient.34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
MIGNONETTE (Reseda) □ 
Culture 1, 4 or 5. Normal germination, 8-10 days 
No annual is a more general favorite than the Mignonette. Of 
the easiest culture, it adapts itself to all situations, but prefers 
a cool rich soil in a shady position. Sow where wanted to grow, 
or else handle in pots, as they do not transplant well. Its 
greatest usefulness is in combination with those cut-flowers 
which lack the fragrance in which this flower so abounds. 
Reseda is found in Southern Europe, Northern Africa, the 
Canary Islands, and some species in the U. S. 
Allen’s Defiance —The florist’s favorite. Large spikes, very 
fragrant, and will keep for days after cutting, holding their 
fragrance, as the buds open daily. Fine for forcing. 9 inches 
high.34 oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Goliath, Giant Flowered —Red. Plants pyramidal in form 
and very strong with exceedingly large flower-spikes. 12 inches. 
34 oz. 35 pkt. 10 
Golden Yellow —Dwarf growth, highly colored; fragrant. 
34 oz. 20 pkt. 10 
New York Market —Unsurpassed florist strain 34 oz. 35 pkt. 15 
Odorata —Small flowered but particularly fragrant. 9 inches. 
' 1 oz. 25 pkt. 5 
Mirabilis Jalapa —See Marvel-of-Peru. 
Mourning Bride —See Scabiosa. 
MORNING-GLORY □ 
Culture 1 or 4. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
(Soak seed in water 24 hours before sowing) 
Native to nearly all the world. If started indoors, handle in 
pots, as they do not transplant well. Never use fertilizer of 
any kind on either Morning Glories or Moonflower. 
Convolvulus Major is an annual of rapid growth; large 
flowers of many coiors; suitable for covering porches or arbors, 
blooming in July and constantly until frost.... 1 oz. 15 pkt. 5 
Convolvulus Minor —This very attractive variety deserve 8 
much wider use. All colors, 1 foot tall. Adapted for edging or 
rock work, and for preventing washing on steep banks. 
1 oz. 15 pkt. 5 
•Giant Pink —Light pink, shading to deep red. Is a very late 
bloomer, so should be started indoors in the Northern States. 
34 oz. 35 pkt. 10 
• (New) Rose Marie Double Pink —Early, free-flowering 
clear deep rose double. Being double, gives appearance of being 
open even after all other Morning Glories have closed for the 
day.34 oz. 45 pkt. 19 
•Rochester —Flowers 4 inches or over, are deep violet-blue > 
with a narrow band of white around edge. Wonderfully 
attractive.34 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
Giant Imperial Japanese Mixed —A warm situation pro¬ 
tected from winds is best for Japanese Morning Glory. 
1 oz. 25 pkt. 5 
Early Flowering Heavenly Blue —-Mo*t exquisite of the 
Morning Glories. Charming color. Should be started indoors. 
A oz. 75 pkt. 10 
Morning Glories should never be given fertilizer, as this pro¬ 
motes excessive growth of foliage at the expense of flowers. 
It is also best to use water very sparingly. 
