Sweet William - Dianthus Barbatus 
A hardy biennial with large trusses of sweet scented 
flowers produced in abundance, suitable for rock gardens. 
1300 SINGLE MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 15c. 
1302 HOLBORN GLORY. A new strain of the auricula- 
* eyed section; both the head and individual flowers are 
of the largest size and each of the latter shows a clear 
white eye; of an exceedingly wide range of colors. 
Pkt # 10c; Va ox., 35c. 
1308 DOUBLE LARGEST-FLOWERED. Choicest mixed. 
A greatly improved strain. Pkt., 10c; 1 A ox., 25c. 
1309 SCARLET BEAUTY. A very effective rich, deep, 
scarlet variety. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 35c. 
1306 NEWPORT PINK. Pkt., 10c; 'A ox., 35c. 
Tritoma 
1317 TRITOMA (Red-Hot Poker Plant or Flame Flower). 
H. P. Large spikes of orange-red flowers. Height 4 
feet; effective in single clumps or among shrubbery. 
Pkt., 10c. 
Trollius 
1317A LEDEBOURI GOLDEN QUEEN. (New). Deep 
orange, late bloomer. Pkt., 25c. 
Tunica 
1318 SAXIFRAGA. Dwarf, hardy perennial. Pink blos¬ 
soms; an excellent rock plant. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 25c. 
Veronica 
1330. Pretty blue flowers on long spikes. Pkt., 10c; Vs 
ox., 30c. 
Viola Cornuta - Tufted Pansies 
Flowers not so large as the Pansy. Blooms profusely; 
is quickly and easily grown. Seed sown in April will pro¬ 
duce blooming plants in June and, if planted in cool, moist 
soil, partly shaded, nearly all summer. Hardy perennial. 
1335 MIXED TUFTED PANSIES. Finest mixture of all 
colors. Pkt., 10c; Vs ox., 35c; V 4 ox., 60c. 
Sweet Williams 
Wallflower 
Fine bedding plant, but more often grown as a pot 
plant. Shades of yellow, brown and reddish brown. 
1340 SINGLE. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; l A ox., 30c. 
1341 DOUBLE BRANCHING. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
1342 PARIS EXTRA-EARLY. A new single-flowered 
strain, blooming thoughout the season, from spring- 
sown seed. Colors light brown, brownish, red, yellow, 
and creamy white. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va ox., 20c. 
America’s Premier Gladiolus — 
1938 Top-Notchers 
AFLAME. Begonia-rose, shading to bright orange-flame near the 
edge. Back of petals brighter shade than front. Florets are 
6V2 inches across with 6 to 8 open at one time. Each, 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
AVE MARIA. Large florets of a near-blue color. Tall, straight 
spikes with many blooms open at a time, all facing one way, 
and well placed. Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
BAGDAD. A dark smoky rose, with 4 or 5 very large florets open 
at once, on a tall, graceful spike. One of the tallest Glads. 
Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
BERTY SNOW. A tall, straight spike, and healthy growing habit 
of this variety with its very large florets of beautiful clear 
lavender, makes this one of the very finest varieties. Each, 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
BETTY NUTHALL. Warm coral-pink with yellow throat markings 
and a slight tinge of orange. Six to eight medium large, well- 
placed blooms open at a time. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
BREAK O' DAY. Tall, very clear light pink. An early variety. 
Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
CARMEN SYLVA. One of the best snow-white Glads. Large 
florets; tall grower, and is an extra fine cut flower. Each, 5c; 
doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
CAROLUS CLUSIUS. Light pink with several large blooms open 
on a tall spike. Early. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
CRIMSON GLOW. G! owing, velvety crimson, shading deeper in 
the center. Tall, strong grower. Florets large and well placed. 
Considered one of the best in its color. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 
100, $3.00. 
DECORATION. The florets are a beautiful shade of rosy pink, 
lighter at edges, with entire flower showing a glistening, spark¬ 
ling luster. Each, 5c; doz., 40c; 100, $3.00. 
DR. MOODY. Light lavender, with very fine penciling of a deeper 
shade. Early. Long spike of bloom with many open at a time. 
Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
E. I. FARRINGTON. A very beautiful new variety destined to 
become one of the mpst popular yellows. A very soft self¬ 
yellow. Florets of fair size, with six open on a 4-ft. spike. 
Each, 8c; doz., 70c; 100, $5.00. 
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