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'^eicttption 7^lou/et5 in ^oLot on J^CL^e 2.9 
All varieties shown in natural colors on the opposite page are described below for your con¬ 
venience. May we suggest that you also refer to other varieties of the same families which we 
offer and describe in the body of this catalog.'Doubtless you will desire to grow some of them, too. 
Larkspurs 
Culture D or E—See Page 4 
GIANT IMPERIAL OR DELPHINIUM TYPE. 
Tall, upright, compact, basal branching in habit, 
these Giant Imperials have superseded all other 
types of Larkspurs. The Delphinium-like spikes 
of double flowers, carried on stems 4 to 5 feet 
long, are compactly placed on the upright growing 
plants. We show in color on page 29, two of the 
choice colors in this stock of Larkspurs: 
1280 Blue Bell. New shade of deep sky-blue. 
12T4 Los Angeles. Salmon, overlaid with pink. 
Price on either above: Pkt. lOc; oz. 25c. 
Other colors of Larkspur will be found on page 24 
Scabiosas 
Culture D or E—See Page 4 
The delicate coloring, dainty form and long graceful 
stems make Scabiosa especially adapted for dainty 
bouquets and with these new varieties shown in color, 
you may have in your garden this summer, a trio of 
Scabiosa that will provide an abundance of beautiful flow¬ 
ers for cutting. The colors are glorious and we know 
you will want to grow all of them. 
1737 ROSETTE. Deep rose, heavily suffused with 
salmon. Extra large flowers. Pkt. 15c; oz. 
30c. 
1733 BLUE COCKADE. Lovely azure-blue. Large, 
conical flower of great beauty. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 
25c. 
1736 SALMON BEAUTY. A huge flower of pure 
salmon color, result of 12 years work, trying to 
get this grand shade into Scabiosas. Pkt. 20c; 
oz. 40c. 
More Scabiosas will be found on Page 34 
Sweet Pea 
special Culture—See Page 35 
1943 SHIRLEY TEMPLE. An exquisite new Sweet 
Pea in bright rose-pink. It is in the Early-Flower¬ 
ing class, is large, daintily frilled and artistically 
fluted. You must grow some of these lovely flowers 
which are as sweet and lovely as the little lady 
in whose honor it was named and whom we all 
admire so much. Pkt. lOc; !4oz. 35c; Oz. 60c. 
Sweet Peas, 62 other colors and mixtures, are 
listed and described on page 35. Other varieties 
are shown in color on page 47. 
Pansies 
Culture B—See Page 4 
1531 PARIS GIANT MIXED. A medium priced 
large flowering strain of Pansies that will please 
you. They are free flowering and of vigorous, 
compact growth. This mixture contains an as¬ 
sortment of beautiful colors—golden yellow, 
brilliant red, violet blue, deep blu-j, bronze, 
white, maroon-black and the lighter colors as 
shown in the color plate. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
Annual Vine 
Culture A or B—See Page 4 
2373 CARDINAL CLIMBER. An attractive and 
ornamental Annual Vine with dark green fern¬ 
like, deeply laciniated foliage and clusters of 
fiery cardinal red flowers 13 ^ inches in diameter. 
, It is a very rapid grower and will reach a height of 
10 to 20 feet, and will bloom all season. Because 
of its dainty form, it looks best when planted on 
pillars or walls and not as a fence covering. Pkt. 
lOc; 34 oz. 25c. 
Scabiosa Trio No. 99 
For Dainty Bouquets 
3 Colors 3 ^ndsl^t^eft Only 'SSc 
Salpiglossis 
Culture A or B—See Page 4 
1705 DWARF GIANT FLOWERING. Salpiglossis 
is an aristocrat in appearance and is prized for 
its beauty. This is a new strain with compact, 
branching plants, 18 to 20 inches tall, making it 
ideal for bedding purposes. Extremely floriferous, 
the head of the plant being covered with Petunia¬ 
like blossoms, half again as large as the regular 
Salpiglossis. Our mixture contains; blue, scarlet, 
crimson, brown, lilac and many intermediary 
shades, all beautifully veined with gold. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 25c. 
SALPIGLOS.SIS CULTtJBE. Sow the seed in full sun 
in fairly rich soil, as early as possible, just where 
you wish it to bloom as it dislikes being trans¬ 
planted. It doesn’t like too much water so keep 
it a bit dry. 
TRI-OGEN 
Rea. U. S. Pat. Off. 
The all~purpoHe spray 
Fu ngicide—Insecticide—Plant Simu lant 
Complete Protection against Plant 
Insects and Diseases 
In the past. Mildew and Black Spot have been most 
difficult to combat. However, these diseases are now 
easily controlled with the Tri-ogen Spray Treatment, 
which gives COMPLETE protection against all diseases 
and insect pests. It is easily applied and also acts as 
a plant stimulant—producing vigor in growth with 
resultant luxurious blooms, heretofore considered im¬ 
possible The Tri-ogen Spray Treatment applied weekly, 
from early season until late frost, makes it possible 
for the amateur to achieve the success, in many cases, 
comparable to the professional grower. 
TRI-OGEN was officially adopted for the exclusive 
protection of the Garden of 16000 Roses, at the 
CENTURY OF PROGRESS, Chicago World’s Fair. 
PRICES F.O.B. CLEVELAND 
A. Small Kit (makes 16 quarts) .$1.50 
B. Medium Kit (makes 64 quarts) . 4.00 
C. Large Kit (makes 32 gallons) . 6.00 
D. Estate Kit( makes 128 gallons) .20.00 
'^DOGZOFF" 
If you are bothered with dogs, oats or rabbits, 
“Dogzoff” is the spray you need. A most efficient 
animal repellant, non-poisonous to plants and animals 
and not offensive to humans. 
"Dogzoff” is applied with any small insect sprayer 
and one application lasts three to four weeks. It will 
save its cost many times over around the garden and 
home. 
for Season’s DogzoFF Supply 69c 
HORMODIN 
TAl 
“Hormodin” is a root-forming chemical to 
stimulate rapid root growth when propaga¬ 
ting plants from cuttings. It was developed 
in the laboratories of the Boyce Thompson 
Institute for Plant Research. 
We are supplying “Hormodin” to so many 
of our Florist and Nurserymen customers 
that we have had the opportunity of seeing 
what it will do on many kinds of plants and 
under many conditions. 
If you are in the habit of propagating 
from cuttings, you will find “Hormodin” 
especially valuable in giving 
you a surer 
and more sturdy “catch.” 
Size of Pkgs. 
Postpaid ' 
in B. T. I. Units 
20 . 
.$ 1.10 
60 . 
.... 2.00 
240 . 
.... 7.00 
480 . 
.... 13.00 
960 . 
.... 24.00 
Each package contains a calibrated measure, 
complete directions and treatment Chart. 
NOT TREATED DAHLIA TREATED 
Have Every Feature You Want 
in a Garden Glove 
All-Leather— DIRT PROOF— Durable 
SOFT — Comfortable — WASHABLE 
Easy on the hands and easy to zvearl 
Economical, too—outwear 6 pairs of ordinary fabric 
gloves, are washable and can be used the year round 
for garden, housework, yard, painting, furnace, 
garage, etc. You’ll like them. 
Sizes for Women (small, medium, large) for Men 
(small, medium, large). Price, 75 cents a pair, post¬ 
paid (2 pair $1.40.) 
Peat Moss 
Improved 
Granulated 
An organic material 
that contributes humus 
content to the .soil. It 
assures moisture to the soil, is capable of absorb¬ 
ing 12 times its weight in moisture. Peat Moss lightens 
heavy clay soil, binds sandy soil, is free from weed 
seeds or fungus growth of any kind. It is clean, odorless 
and pleasant to work with. Make fine winter mulch, 
is fine medium for packing and storing dahlia and 
other tubers, roots and fruit. Economical to use. One 
large bale will spread 300 sq. ft. Splendid for lawn top 
dressing. 
Peat Moss Prices 
F.O.B. Cleveland by Freight or Express 
Large Bale, 20 bushels. 180 lbs. Ea. $4.25. 
INOCllATE ALL LEGUMES 
K WITH ^ 
NlTRAGlN 
The Oriqinjl Legume Inoculator 
NITRAGIN 
Inoculator 
See Page 69 
Inoculate your Garden Peas, Beans, Sweet Peas and 
I.upines with Nitragin. They need Bacteria Fertilizer. 
Nitragin is an old reliable Inoculator, well known and 
widely used by Agricultural Colleges. It is highly 
recommended for Lupine seed and for use in watering 
the soil around the roots of Hardy Lupines. Price 
Garden Pkt. 25c. 
