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VARIETIES MARKED WITH • SUPPLIED IN PLAIN PACKETS ONLY 
MOONFLOWER (Ipomoea grandiflora) □ 
Culture 1 or 4. Normal germination, 8-15 days 
These beautiful rapid-growing climbers will grow about 30 feet 
in one season. Though really a perennial, is best treated as an 
annual, as it will not survive northern winters. Leaves are 
large and the flowers, which open as the sun is sinking are very 
fragrant. We hare found it best to plant the seeds one 
half Inch deep, after having soaked them overnight in 
warm water. Early planting essential. Use no fertilizer. 
Mexlcana Grandiflora Alba —White flowers, six inches wide. 
Opens only night and morning. Large, smooth, dark foliage. 
1 oz. 45 pkt. 10 
Bona nox (Evening-Glory)—Large fragrant flowers opening in 
the evening. Purple throat, shading to lavender 1 oz. 30 pkt. 5 
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) O 
Culture 3, Set out Sept. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
One of the most satisfactory early Spring flowers. They are 
perennials and quite hardy, although they do need some pro¬ 
tection during very severe weather. Flourish in shady, moist 
situation. 6 inches. Native to both Europe and America. 
Dwarf Alpestrls Blue. Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not —See Cynoglossum. 
LANDRETHS’ NASTURTIUM □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 8-10 days 
“Black Bugs” may be kept off Nasturtiums by placing an 
ordinary camphor ball every 6 inches along the row. This 
should be done when plants are about 2 inches tall. 
SPECIAL NOVELTIES 
Double Sweet-Scented Nasturtiums 
Originator’s Stock Only (Bodger) 
Golden Gleam Double —A bouquet of these golden-yellow 
flowers distinctly double in form, will fill a room with delightful 
fragrance, in addition to being a treat to the eye. Flowers 
are borne on 6 inch stems, held well above the foliage, which 
adds much to the, appearance of the plant. Late planting is 
best, and this variety needs considerable moisture to bloom 
really well. lb. 1.00 Y lb. 30 oz. 15 pkt. 10 
Dwarf Golden Globe Double —Award-of-Merit for 1936 from 
“All-America” Council. Identical in color with the famous 
Golden Gleam, this new type is round, compact, sweet-scented 
and especially adapted to border and pot work. 1 oz. 25 pkt. 15 
•Orange Gleam Double —Flowers of a deep glowing orange’ 
with distinct maroon blotch at throat. Fully double, and 
sweet-scented, too.1 oz. 30 pkt. 10 
Scarlet Gleam Double —Gold Medal Winner for 1935* 
Flowers of an intense fiery-orange-scarlet, and of very large 
size, held well above the foliage and of more pronounced 
fragrance than its parent, Golden Gleam Double. This variety 
needs a good deal of moisture for best blooming. 
lb. 1.00 Y lb. 30 oz. 15 pkt. 10 
•Moon Gleam Double—Pale lemon-yellow. .1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
•Salmon Gleam Double —Various tones of salmon-pink. 
1 oz. 25 pkt. 10 
Glorious Gleam Double Hybrids —Award of Merit for 1935. 
These Nasturtiums are the result of a “cross” between the 
famous Golden Gleam Double, and the old-fashioned singles. 
Glorious flowers of salmon, golden-yellow, orange-scarlet, 
cerise, cream-yellow, orange, crimson, and gold flushed with 
scarlet combine with the fresh green foliage. Stems are long, 
and bear the flowers well above the leaves. Sweet scented, too. 
Like cool nights and considerable water. 
lb. 1.00 Y lb. 30 1 oz. 15 pkt. 10 
DWARF SINGLE NASTURTIUMS □ 
The Dwarf Sorts are adapted for beds and borders 
8 to 15 Inches 
Landreths* Dwarf Mixed —A mixture of the best dwarf 
varieties, producing an agreeable effect. 
lb. 1.00 Y lb. 30 1 oz. 15 pkt. 5 
These flowers require next to no care and thrive best in a 
moderately poor soil, enduring heat and dry weather remark¬ 
ably well. The flowers are of all colors, from deep chocolate to 
nearly white. They are very effective when planted in borders 
and bloom from early summer until killed by frost. Sow where 
wanted to bloom, and thin out to 4 inches apart. One Ounce 
sows 30 feet of single row. Native from Mexico to Chile. 
TALL SINGLE NASTURTIUMS 
Climbing 4 to 5 feet high 
Landreths' Tall Mixed —A combination of the best, tall 
varieties.lb. 1.00 Y lb. 30 1 oz. 15 pkt. 5 
Separate colors of both Dwarf and Tall Nasturtiums 
supplied on request 
NEMESIA □ 
Culture 1 or 4. Normal germination, 20-30 days 
Triumph Mixed (Nana Compacta) —Half-hardy annual, 
1 foot tall, with orchid-like flowers in many colors, ranging from 
rose and yellow-orange to blue, pink, cream, crimson and 
lavender. Excellent for borders, bedding, and as a pot-plant. 
We can thank South Africa for Nemesia. Y oz. 30 pkt. 15 
NEMOPHILA □ 
Culture 1. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Inslgnls Blue and White Mixed —Hardy annual of very easy 
culture. Is effective as the front row of a border, where it 
should be sown in patches where plants are to flower. Six 
inches tall. Is a California wild flower. Y oz. 20 pkt. 5 
•Inslgnls Blue. Y oz. 20 pkt. 10 
NEPETA (Mauve Catnip) O 
Culture 3. Set out Sept. Normal germination, 15-30 days 
•Musslni Nana Compacta—Compact bu a hes bearing 
terminal spikes of pale lavender-blue blossoms. Splendid for 
edging and rock work. Both flowers and foliage are aromatic. 
May be clipped back at any time, if growth becomes too strong. 
12 inches. Native of Persia. yi oz. 35 pkt. 10 
NICOTIANA □ 
Culture 1. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Afllnls Hybrids Mixed—This sweet-scented tobacco some¬ 
what resembles a Petunia, but has a longer tube, and more 
pronounced petals. Opening toward evening, they emit a very 
powerful perfume. Blooms all Summer and Autumn, and 
shows shades of blue, red, white, rose and pink. 2 feet. Native 
of Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. yi oa. 35 pkt. 5 
NIGELLA DAMASCENA (Love-in-a-Mist) □ 
Culture 1 or 2. Normal germination, 10-15 days 
Miss Jekyll—One of the best of the old-fashioned blue flowers. 
A free growing, profuse blooming annual with very fine cut 
leaves. Thrives well under adverse conditions, including the 
poorest soil, Our strain is British grown, and is unsurpassed. 
18 inches tall. Indoor starting, followed by transplanting, 
improves this plant greatly. Is a native of the Mediterranean 
region. yi oz. 15 pkt. 10 
Oenothera—S ee Evening Primrose. 
Painted Daisy—See Chrysanthemum. 
Painted Tongue—-See Salpiglossis. 
Pap aver —See Poppy. 
PANSIES □ 
Culture 4 or 5—or 3. Normal germination, 8-40 days 
Seeds should be sown indoors early in Spring or outdoors during 
August and plants protected in Winter. Seed sometimes is 
slow to germinate, and needs plenty of heat and moisture. 
Though perennials, pansies are best treated as annuals. All 
pansies do best in soil that is rich, cool and moist, and partial 
shade is advantageous. They are natives of the North and 
South Temperate Zones. (New crop seed ready July of each 
year.) 
Fairy Queen—Light blue, white border. Y oz. 69 pkt. 10 
Dr. Faust—King of the Blacks. Y oz. 60 pkt. 10 
Golden Queen—Pure yellow.A oz. 50 pkt. 10 
Lord Beaconsfleld—Lavender, shading to purple. 
Y oz. 55 pkt. 10 
Meteor—Mahogany brown, with yellow. yi oz. 59 pkt. 10 
Prince Henry—Darkest blue. yi oz. 75 pkt. 10 
Victoria Bed—Magnificent. Flowers of deep claret-red color, 
large and very beautiful.A oz. 59 pkt. 10 
Snowflake—Pure white.A oz. 50 pkt. 10 
• (New) Almond Blossom—Cattleya flowered, delicate rose. 
Comes about 70% true to color. Yi oz. 75 pkt. 10 
Giant Trimardeau Mixed—A distinct class of plants bearing 
enormous flowers. Y oz. 50 pkt. 10 
Frilled Masterpiece Mixed—Fluted petals in dark, rich 
colors..A oz. 75 pkt. 10 
Fine Bedding Mixed—Though the flowers are not as large as 
some, plants are in bloom over a longer period than any strain 
we know. Y oz. 45 pkt. 5 
