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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Nasturtium—Double Golden Gleam 
Nasturtium 
Tropaeolum 
Most Brilliant of Annuals 
Nasturtiums are one of our most popular and 
brilliant annuals. The neat, ornamental foliage and 
bright flowers produced in profusion until cut by 
frost, makes them useful in any garden. Tall, as 
well as dwarf sorts, may be used for bedding. 
Dwarf named sorts best for edging because of 
uniformity. They will thrive in poor soil, requiring 
almost no care. Sow seed outside when ground is 
WARM. Since the introduction in 1933 of Golden 
Gleam Nasturtium, other colors have been added 
to this group of semi-double, free-flowering Nastur¬ 
tiums that are equally beautiful and sweet-scented. 
SEMI-DOUBLE NASTURTIUM 
Golden Gleam. A vigorous bush form throwing 
some 12 to 18 inch runners. Large, semi-double, 
golden yellow, fragrant flowers, profusely borne on 
erect, stiff stems six inches long above the foliage. 
When in full bloom the flowers almost hide the 
foliage. Flowers frequently come single but mostly 
with two extra petals; all petals more or less ruf¬ 
fled and giving the appearance of a double flower. 
Awarded Gold Medal in the All America Selec¬ 
tions, 1933. Per pkt., 10c.; oz,, 20c.; ^-Ib., 45c. 
SEMI-DOUBLE SWEET SCENTED 
SCARLET GLEAM 
The flowers are a fiery orange-scarlet, (compar¬ 
able to Scarlet Sage or Geraniums). The blooms 
are almost 3 inches across, double, and the sweet 
fragrance pronounced. The contrast of the beau¬ 
tiful flowers above the lush-green leaves attracts 
and holds the eye. Scarlet Gleam has been offi¬ 
cially recognized by the Royal Horticultural So¬ 
ciety in London for the most meritorious exhibit 
at Chelsea. At Oakland, California, the winner of 
its coveted Silver Medal for the outstanding in¬ 
troduction of the year, also received Gold Medal 
—All America Selections 1934. The plants are 
semi-dwarf, throwing short runners. Per pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 20c.; %-lh., 45c. 
SEMI-DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS— 
FINEST MIXED 
Received Award of Merit— A. A. S. for 1934. 
Gleam Hybrids. The flowers are well formed and 
delightfully sweet scented, and well above the 
foliage. The color range includes shades of salmon, 
golden yellow, orange-scarlet, cerise, cream yel¬ 
low, maroon, orange, crimson, and gold-flushed 
scarlet. The growth of the plant is semi-dwarf, 
the same as other Gleam varieties. Per pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 20c.; 45c. 
NEW DWARF SEMI-DOUBLE VARIETIES 
Golden Globe. New, strictly dwarf and compact 
(9 to 12 inches), discovered as a sport in planting 
of Double Golden Gleam. Award of Merit A. A. S. 
for 1936. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 20c.; 54-lb., 50c. 
Dwarf Double Gem Mixture. A new mixture de¬ 
veloped to fill the demand for a more compact 
growing strain of the semi-double, sweet scented 
Nasturtium. Excellent color range. Per pkt., 10c.; 
oz., 25c.; 54-lb., 80c. 
DWARF VARIETIES 
Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur yellow, spotted 
maroon. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Empress of India. Very dark green foliage; 
flowers bright crimson. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Golden King. Pure bright yellow, dark leaved. 
Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
King Theodore. Deep maroon flowers and dark 
foliage. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Pearl. Creamy white. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Rose. Dark pink. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Dwarf Special Mixed. Fancy mixture of dark 
leaved varieties. All best colors, exceedingly at¬ 
tractive, well-blended. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 
54-lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 
TALL VARIETIES 
King Theodore. The deepest and richest dark 
crimson nasturtiums, having a soft, velvety tex¬ 
ture. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Jupiter. Mammoth flowers; of a rich golden 
yellow. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Vesuvius. A desirable variety with flowers of a 
salmon rose. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Moonlight. Large flowers of clear, pale lemon 
color. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Twilight. Very large flowers of delicate salmon, 
marked with rose. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
Tall Varieties. Special mixture, extra choice, 
containing a wide variety of the finest in color and 
size. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 54-lb., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 
Note; Nasturtiums are again very popular. Persons 
visiting the renowned Lake Placid and Saranac Lake dis¬ 
trict were amazed at the beauty and effectiveness of the 
Nasturtium used so extensively. Our mixtures are special¬ 
ly prepared from best varieties only. Red Arrow or D-X 
Spray makes it easy to grow them without trouble from 
insects. 
