IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA, This Aster bids 
fair to become a universal favorite. Characterized by the 
well-known Crego type of flower, combined with the Beauty 
Aster’s long, non-lateral, branching stems, the California 
Giants, double type Aster, stands at the head of the list. 
White. Very large. 
Light Blue. Very delicate. 
Deep Rose. Rich shade. 
Dark Pui*ple. Very distinct. 
Mixed. Above and other colors. 
.\MERICAN BRANCHING. Wilt-Resistant, Plants 2^2 3 feet 
tall, branching, robust, flowers large, double and fine form, 
blooming in early September. Our selected stocks of these are 
the best money can buy. 
.Azure Blue or Dark Lavender. 
Crimson. 
Sensation or Scarlet. 
Shell Pink (Mary Semple). 
White. Extra select, long stems. 
Finest Mixed, 
IMPROVED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE (Single). 
This fascinating new Aster type, rightly called the most beau¬ 
tiful in the world. The flowers, 4-5 inches across, are composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer petals which contrast 
with the unique yellow quill-like center disc. Stems are long 
and heavy, on plants from 2 to 3 feet in height. Blooms early 
to mid-September. 
.Apple Blossom or Shell Pink. 
Enchantress Pink. Salmon pink. 
Light Blue or Azure Blue. 
Rose. Light rose or deep pink. 
Finest Mixed. 
SINGLE CHINA ASTERS. Wilt-Resistant. Not a few flower 
lovers consider the single forms more artistic and charming 
than the larger double flowers. The single Asters especially 
are very beautiful. The large daisy-like blossoms appear in 
the greatest profusion and are exquisite in bouquets. 
Finest Mixed. 
LILLIPUT. Also known as the “Butter Aster”. Small, flat 
topped double flowers, 12 to 14 inches tall, fine for cutting 
and pot culture. 
Mixed Coloi*s. 
PERENNIAL ASTER, Michaelmas Daisy. Newest varieties 
mixed. 
ANEMONE, Wind Flower, PF 
Spi’ing flowering with cup-shaped blossoms; splendid for 
bouquets. 
St. Brigid or Poppy. Flowers large, semi-double and double, 
in many colors. 18 inches. 
His Excellency. Single fiery scarlet. 
ARABIS, Rock Cress, PR 
Alpina. Early spring flowering; especially adapted for edging 
and rockery. Pure white blossoms; April-May; 1 foot. 
ARCTOTIS, AF 
Grandis. Flowers large and showy. White on upper surface, 
lilac beneath. Especially nice for cutting. 
ARMERIA, Sea Pink or Thriff, PR 
Formosa. Very pretty and hardy, with slender leaves and 
rosy-pink flowers. Invaluable for edging. 
ASPARAGUS, P 
Plumosus Nanus. A graceful pot plant for either house or 
conservatory; very finely cut, delicate lace-like foliage. 
Sprengeri. Drooping foliage; adapted for hanging baskets or 
cutting. 
AUBRETIA, False Wall Cress, PR 
Pretty dwarf-growing rock plants, forming broad masses 
of silvery green foliage and sheets of flowers in spring and 
early summer. 
Large Flowering Hybrids. Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
BABY BLUE EYES (See Nemophila) 
BABY BREATH (See Gypsophila) 
BACHELOR BUTTON (See Centaurea) 
BALLOON VINE, Lore-in-a-Puff, A 
Cardiospermum. A rapid growing annual climber. White 
flowers are followed by interesting seed pods resembling mini¬ 
ature balloons. 
BALSAM, Lady Slipper, A 
An old and popular garden flower of easy culture. Gorgeous 
masses of brilliant colored double flowers are produced in the 
greatest profusion. Height, 2 feet. 
Camelia Flowered. Finest mixed. 
Rose Flow'ered, Finest mixed. 
BEANS, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid climber, flowering profusely. Very showy. 
BEGONIA, P 
A splendid class of plants, suited for bedding, borders, pots, 
and boxes. Blooms profusely and continuously right up to 
frost. Besides their use for the garden, they are fine indoors, 
blooming during the winter. 
Gracilis Luminosa. Small pink flowers in great profusion. 
BELLIS, English Daisy, P 
A dwarf plant which will stand the winter if given the pro¬ 
tection of a little litter. In bloom from early spring until well 
on in the summer. Seed may be sown any time from spring 
until August. For best results, new plants should be raised 
from seed each year. 
Cold’s: Red, Rose, White, Mixed, 
BLACK EYED SUSANS (See Thunbergia) 
BLUE LACE FLOWER (See Didiscus) 
BRACHYCOME, Annual Cineraria, A 
Brilliant free-flowering annual blooming throughout the 
summer months and suitable for beds or borders. The dainty 
flowers resemble small Cinerarias. Height, 9 inches. 
Mixed Colors. 
BROWALLIA, Amethyst, A 
Favorite annual, covered with beautiful rich blue flowers 
during summer and autumn in the garden. Blooms freely 
in winter if the plants are lifted in autumn and cut back. 
Mixed. 
CALCEOLARIA 
Ilybrida Grandiflora (Pouchflower), ft. A colorful green¬ 
house plant bearing a profusion of small, pocket-shaped 
orange or yellow flowers, many of which are beautifully 
tigered or spotted. Pkt, 35c. 
CACTUS, P 
Grow your own cacti from seed. It is lots of fun. 
All Varieties Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
CALENDULA, Scotch Marigold, AF 
The colorful flowers make a wonderful display in the 
garden and are always admired by those who see them. 
Blooms freely in early summer and continues into the fall. 
Even though this plant prefers a sunny location and rather 
dry soil, it does well under widely different conditions, re¬ 
quiring little care to grow to perfection. 18 to 24 inches in 
height. 
Orange Shaggy. Gold Medal, All-America Selections, 1935. 
One of the most interesting introductions is the new laciniated 
type. Orange Shaggy. Deep orange shading lighter at the cen¬ 
ter, exceedingly graceful and informal in appearance, it is a 
striking contrast to the formal Calendulas in general use. 
New Sunshine Calendula Chi’ysantha, Gold Medal Winner, 
All-America Selections, 1934. A lovely, friendly newcomer. A 
clear, buttercup yellow in color with loosely arranged petals, 
incurved at center and reflexed at edges, somewhat like a 
Chrysanthemum. 
Campfire Improved, A. Several years ago Bodgers introduced 
a striking new Calendula under the name of Campfire Sen¬ 
sation. Now a vastly improved, reselected strain of Campfire 
is being introduced. The color is well known, a very deep 
strong orange with a distinct scarlet sheen on the upper side 
of each petal. Blooms are flat across the top and measure at 
least 4 inches in diameter. 
Radio. A late English introduction, a distinct new break. 
Flowers very full, petals quilled. Color a rich glowing orange. 
Lemon Queen. Light golden yellow, light center. 
Orange King. Extra select, dark center. 
Double Mixed. 
Jewell. Award of Merit, Royal Horticultural Society. Deep 
orange, rounded flowers, semi-dwarf. 
Ai-t Shades. Mixed. 
PRICE ON ALL FLOWERS, 10c PKT., 3/25c, 13/$1.00, POSTPAID, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 
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