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PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON 
PU DOR'S 
INC. 
And Sa (Read!.... 
what Success these Gardeners had 
with Our 1937 Delphinium Seeds 
PAUL L. WARD, PLANTSMAN 
Hillsdale, Michigan, Aug. 20, 1937. 
Gentlemen: 
On August 7th I sent you an order for 4 kinds delphinium, in¬ 
cluding white, Shasta daisy and several kinds columbine. I received 
the seed (postmarked your city 1 p.m. Aug. 7th) at 11 a.m. Aug. 9th 
and had the seed planted two hours later. On Friday same week 
the Shasta seed was all up and Monday morning, the 17th, all the 
blue varieties of delphinium were coming through and the white 
followed three days later. This morning the Columbine are crack¬ 
ing the soil, which is fast work for that seed. The delphiniums are 
going to give me very close to 100% germination—in flats. This 
letter will be answer to any complaints you may receive about ger¬ 
mination of your seed. 
In 90 degree heat, daily, and hot dry winds am endeavoring to 
transplant and keep them alive; some job. 
Sincerely, PAUL L. WARD. 
New London, New Hampshire, July 20, 1937. 
Right now I am anxiously waiting for blooms of your 55/66 vari¬ 
ety. Out of a half package of seed I got 80 plants. (Sowed in March.) 
Have just carried off all first prizes for delphiniums at our 
flower show—with plants from your seed. I have two fragrant ones! 
MRS. F. H. B. 
Granville, Ohio, July 19, 1937. 
I also want to take this opportunity to tell you of the splendid 
success I have had with your seeds. People have told me that it 
makes no difference where your seed comes from, as it is all alike. 
This certainly is not so. I purchased some delphinium seed from a 
firm that I buy all my annual seeds from, and from a generous 
planting of the seed I have four sickly looking seedlings in my cold 
frame that just seem to stand still. Your delphinium seeds DO NOT 
do this. 
A year ago this past spring I purchased some of your seeds of the 
•‘Mother of Pearl” strain and last summer due to the dry weather 
we had they did not make much growth. But this summer I was 
totally unprepared for the plants I had. They grew nearly seven 
feet tall and such delphiniums I have never seen. They were the 
talk of the neighborhood. I want to try your white strain as I 
fiiave not had the pleasure of seeing pure white delphiniums. If they 
are any prettier than your other different strains they will have to 
go some. D. J. 
Malvern, Penna. 
Tell your customers to use tobacco dust from early spring on, 
round the crowns to prevent black rot which is carried by the 
cyclamen mite. 
Little Switzerland, No. Car., Aug. 23, 1937. 
It is a pleasure to let you know that your delphiniums have been 
a wonderful success. In June the blooms were beyond description— 
a great many were 6 to 7 feet—one especially fine—8 feet. The 
Mignon, or Charm Dahlias, have been blooming continuously, much 
to our joy, also the Tigridia Pavonia (Mexican Shell Flowers). All 
of your flowers have been greatly admired. Yours very truly, 
W. C. F. 
Gales Ferry, Conn., August 17, 1937. 
My cousin, Agnes B. in Poquonnoc Bridge, Connecticut, bought 
some of your “Prize Winner” seeds. They are coming up FINE, I 
saw them last night. Thought you would like to know. Yours, 
C. E. C. 
Racine, Wisconsin. 
Have received the delphinium seeds from you in a shorter time 
than anticipated. Every one of them came up, and sure looks prom¬ 
ising. MRS. C. G. 
Seattle, Wash., Aug. 7, 1937. 
Dear Sir: The packet of delphinium seed (The Blue 55/66) was 
the highest in germination I ever received. I counted the seeds and 
seedlings—only two not germinating. R. L. 
Fairhaven, Mass., August 6, 1937. 
Dear Sirs: About two weeks ago I sent you an order for 1/16 oz. 
of your Belladonna delphinium Pudor’s “Sapphire”. Since that time 
some of my spring transplants have come into bloom and I am very 
■much pleased with the fine color. I think it will be a fine asset to 
the cut flower trade. V. O. B. S. 
Troy, Michigan, Sept. 25, 1937. 
Your delphinium seeds have germinated nicely so I will be antici¬ 
pating a nice season of bloom. MRS. S. S. C. 
(Varieties, Dream, Blue 55/66 and White Wonder.) 
Oswego, Oregon, Aug. 9, 1937. 
The delphinium seed we purchased from you have proven to be 
the finest we have ever raised. We have planted many other strains 
but none can compare with those we got from you. W. F. 
My 55/66 delphiniums have been so beautiful all summer, and 
still are wonderful. Some flowers three inches. 
For ten years I have been growing delphiniums and I have proved 
to my own satisfaction that yours lead them all. 
SECTION 2 
OUR SEEDS ARE ABSOLUTELY FRESH; we do not sell 
old seed. If you get only a small germination or none at all, 
IT IS NOT THE SEEDS’ FAULT. May we suggest that you 
don’t sow all the seeds out of a package at one time. Divide 
it in three portions and sow at three different times, each 
sowing a few days apart; then if something went wrong the 
first sowing (bad weather, rain, ants, mice, birds, slugs or 
careless sowing, too much moisture or too little) these things 
might not occur with the second or third sowing. You know, 
it’s a wise saying, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” 
If something happens ALL the eggs are hopelessly destroyed, 
and so might your seed. 
BEST SOIL FOR FLOWER SEEDS 
Our favorite medium is three parts loam, two parts leafmold, and 
one part sharp sand, adding peat for woodland subjects and more 
sand for those not in love with too much moisture. These prepara¬ 
tions should suit almost anything. Fill the pan to within half-an- 
inch of the rim and press the soil very firmly. 
All Flower Seeds Sent- Postpaid 
PLEASE DO NOTE! 
As only such seeds as germinate well in our own establishment 
are supplied to customers, we will not and cannot accept responsi¬ 
bility for failure in the hands of others whose management, lack of 
equipment or lack of knowledge, may unconsciously be the cause of 
non-success. 
ALYSSUM 
Family: Cruciferae. Sun and light soil. 
LITTLE GEM. Dwarf, compact habit; mass of bloom all sum¬ 
mer. 3 in. high. Per pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 25c. 
LILAC QUEEN. Pale lilac of dwarf habit. Ht. 3 in. Per pkt. 10c; 
1/16 oz. 15c; I/s oz. 25c. 
ALYSSUM CARPET OF SNOW (procumbens). 2 inches. 'A oz. 
25c; per pkt. 10c. 
SWEET ALYSSUM, MARITINUM WHITE. Delightfully fra¬ 
grant; masses of flowers. Per pkt. 10c; 'A oz. 25c. 
ASTER 
Family: Compositae. Rich soil; sun. 
CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Lovely colors on long stout stems. 
Mixture. 2 ft. i/s oz. 35c; J4 oz. 60c; per pkt. 15c. 
CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTERS. The finest of all Asters. Like 
a big Chrysanthemum. 6 inches across, long stems. 2% ft. In best 
MIXTURE. Per pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; '/a oz. 50c. 
LOS ANGELES. A glorious double, shell pink aster. A novelty. 
2 V 2 ft. Per pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
CALENDULA 
(MARIGOLD) 
Family: Compositae. Good garden soil; sun. 
DOUBLE ART SHADES. Novelty from England. Delicate apri¬ 
cots, picotees, orange shades, cream tones; beautiful flowers. Ht. 
2^ ft. Per pkt. 15c, 2 for 25c; !4 oz. 35c. 
BALL’S ORANGE. Double orange globular flowers. 2 ft. oz. 
35c; per pkt. 10c, 3 for 25c. 
CAMPF’IRE (SENSATION). Double brilliant orange with red 
sheen; an extra fine, lovely Calendula; immense flowers and long 
stems; height 2 ft. Per pkt. 15c, 2 for 25c; 1/4 oz. 35c. 
CHRYSANTHA. Novelty, like a Chrysanthemum; clear butter¬ 
cup yellow, petals incurved; height 2 ft. Per pkt. 10c; 1/4 oz. 25c. 
FINEST MIXTURE of the best, large flowered long stemmed 
varieties; a lovely cutting mixture for home use and florists. Per 
oz. 50c; '/a oz. 30c; per pkt. 10c, 3 for 25c. 
CANDYTUFT 
Family: Cruciferae. Ordinary soil; sun. 
ROSE CARDINAL. Brilliant deep rosy-red. 6 in. 1/4 oz. 25c; per 
pkt. 10c. 
UMBELLATA HYBRIDA NANA. Dwarf group; fine mixture of 
colors. 6 in. 1/4 oz. 25c; per pkt. 10c. 
UMBELLATA VARIETIES. Tall in fine mixture. 1 ft. 1/4 oz. 
25c; per pkt. 10c. 
“WHITE EMPRESS”. Giant hyacinth flowered with enormous 
trusses. 6 in. '/a oz. 40c; 1/4 oz. 25c; per pkt. 10c. 
PERENNIAL CANDYTUFT. See Iberis. 
