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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. 
Gaillardia, Annual 
Verbenas 
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MAMMOTH FLOWERING. Besides being excellent 
for bouquets, Verbenas, with their free flowering 
habit and low spreading growth, form a mass of 
bright colored flowers that delight the eye from 
July to frost. For best results, start seed early 
indoors and transplant to garden in May when 
weather is right. 
We offer Mammoth Flowering, the largest 
flowering type of Verbenas, in these exquisite 
shades: 
S053 LUCIFER. Intense deep cardinal-scarlet. 
2054 MAMMOTH BLUE. Liaht to deep blue, white eye. 
2058 ETNA. Geranium-red with creamy eye. 
2056 MAMMOTH WHITE. Pure white and fragrant. 
2055 ROSEA STELLATA. Vivid rose-pink, white eye. 
2059 GOLDEN QUEEN. Rich golden-yellow. 
Any above colors; PkL lOc; Va oz. 30c. 
2050 VERBENA COLLECTION. 6 Pkts. 1 each of 6 
above Kinds, 60c Value for 50c. 
2051 All colors mixed: Pkt. 8c; Vs oi. 25c. 
Annual Phlox 
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1625 GIGANTEA ART SHADES MIXED. An 
outstanding new strain of Phlox with flowers 
1 to 1 inches across. Annual Phlox are unrivalled 
for richness of color, profusion of bloom and com¬ 
pactness. Whether in clumps or masses, they are 
equally beautiful. The plants grow 9 inches tall 
and bloom from July to Sept. Our mixture con¬ 
tains a wonderful range of Art Shades; salmon, 
apricot, apple-blossom, soft rose, light blue, light 
mauve, pale violet, all with cream or white eyes. 
Soft colors blended in beautiful mixture. Pkt. 
lOc; ^ oz. 35c. 
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915 DOUBLE and SINGLE MIXED. Annual 
Gaillardias are excellent for bedding. The plants 
are strong, constant bloomers, from early Summer 
to frost. Flowers are very showy, on long stems, 
and quite distinctive, as the color range is in 
reds and orange, and rose tinted at the base of 
petals. The foliage is a good gray-green and 
abundant. Our mixture contains a grand assort¬ 
ment of both singles and doubles. Plants grow 
18 inches tall. Pkt. 8c; 14 oz. 25c. 
Marigold 
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1359 YELLOW SUPREME. All-America 1935 
Gold Medal. This Marigold is the result of years 
of careful breeding. It is similar to “Guinea Gold” 
but of a pure lemon-yellow color, fully Carnation- 
flowered, nearly 3 inches across, much larger than 
color picture shows, quite early and a very pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. Plants 2 feet tall. A grand cut- 
flower. Pkt. lOc; oz. 25c. 
Zinnias 
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2288 TEMPUN-BRADLEY’S LITTLE JEWELS. 
Thrilling miniature Zinnias that will delight you 
all summer with their exceptional charm and 
beauty. They come in the most gorgeous colors 
and combinations of gold, bronze, salmon, rose, 
mahogany and pink. Some will be single and star- 
like, others double, all beautifully marked. Pkt. 
iOc; oz. 30c. 
Cosmos 
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SENSATION. The Sensation type of Cosmos is ideal 
as a cut flower and. although new last .sea.son, 
it has already become a favorite for this use. The 
flowers are of immense size, 4 to 5 inches across, 
with broad heavy fluted petals, which overlap, 
forming a very full single flower. Long strong 
stems support the enormous flowers, which are 
produced in profusion. Plants grow 3 to 4 feet 
tall. There is a sufficient growth of foliage to 
increase its effect as a lovely cut flower. Flowers 
are produced in 8 to 10 weeks from time seed is 
sown. Blooming season from July to frost. This 
year we can, for the first time, offer Sensation 
Cosmos in the following two separate shades: 
615 PINKIE. Delightful rose-pink. 
617 PURITY. Glistening white. 
Either color: Pkt. 25c. 
Asters 
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AMERICAN BRANCHING. This type of Aster has 
fully double globular flowers 4 inches across, 
petals incurved, stems often 2 feet long. Branching 
habit, vigorous plants, which grow 2 to 3 feet tall. 
This strain is Wilt Re.sistant which insures 
strong healthy plants. 
149 AMERICAN BRANCHING ASTER COL¬ 
LECTION. 1 Packet Each of 5 Varieties. 
Coppery Rose, Lavender, Scarlet, Shell-Pink, 
Purple: Total Value 50c for Only 35c. 
Dazzling Cannas 
Summer Flowering Bulbs 
What would be more charming than a nice bed of Cannas against a green lawn? These 
stately, dazzling colored, giant flowers, are so inexpensive that you can afford all you 
have room for. The luxuriant foliage would be worth the effort even if they bore no flowers. 
But they do bear flowers in profusion from July until frost. 
10 Choice Cannas 
APRICOT, strong, rich apricot, shading to 
silver-pink, with gold and coral center. 
One of the daintiest Cannas. Height 4 feet. 
CANARY BIRD. Lovely flowers of good size 
and substance and of pure canary-yellow. 
A fine variety for mass planting. 3 ^ to 
4 fCCte 
CITY of PORTLAND. Warm rose-pink, hold¬ 
ing its color beautifully through both hot 
and cool weather. Great full-petalled trusses. 
3 '/i feet. 
CRIMSON REDDER. Very desirable variety 
with bloom of intense crimson and masses 
of clear green foliage. A glorious bedding 
Canna. Height 3 feet. 
EUREKA. Large flowers of pure waxy white. 
White is much in demand this season and this 
Canna will fill a big place in the modern home 
ground planting. Height 4 to4 feet. 
GOLDEN GATE. Beautiful blooms, opening 
almost pure gold and gradually becoming 
richly rayed with orange-crimson and 
apricot centering at the throat. Unusual 
/'rJrtr ¥¥pi(rh4' zfl. f'ppi' 
KING HUMBERT. Brilliant orange-scarlet 
with deep red markings, foliage rich 
coppery bronze. Flowers measure 6 
inches across and the trusses are gigantic. 
Height 4 ^ to 5 feet. 
PRESIDENT. “Fiery Cross.” Most sen¬ 
sational and largest red Canna to date. 
The immense flowers, 6 to 7 inches 
across, in mammoth clusters, are of the 
most intense fiery scarlet. Green foliage. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 
QUEEN HELEN. Flowers of rich golden 
yellow, attractively blotched with scar¬ 
let, form grand clusters of bloom of 
gorgeous coloring. Profuse bloomer. 
Height 4 feet. 
VENUS. A truly beautiful and distinct 
variety, with flowers of gay rose-pink, 
with a well defined border of creamy 
yellow. Delightful coloring. Immense 
blooms. Height 4 feet. 
Price on Above Cannas 
Each 20c/ Any 3 for 50c; 
Any 6 for 90c/ Any 12 
for $1.60 
5180 Canna Collection 
1 0 Roots io Kinds $1.25 
Queen Helen 
City of 
Portland 
Canna 
Roots and Tubers 
Amaryllis 
GIANT HYBRIDS. These are the 
finest of all the Amaryllis for pot 
growing. They come in many rich 
colors from rose and white to deep 
maroon both self colors and varie¬ 
gations. The large lily like flowers 
are very beautiful. We cannot 
separate the colors, so if a variety 
is wanted the more you order the 
greater variety you will get. They 
give universal satisfaction when 
their requirements are understood. 
Strong bulbs. Each 35c; 3 for 
90c;6for$1.60. 
Culture. Pot Amaryllis in 6 to 7 inch 
pots filled with good garden soil. 
Add a bit of bone meal. Keep in a 
dark, warm place 4 to 5 weeks for rooting. Then to a sunny 
window for fiowering period. Give plenty of water from 
the beginning. 
Elephant’s Ear, Caladlum 
Double Tuberose 
DWARF PEARL. One of the most delightfully fragrant and 
beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs. A long succession 
of bloom may be secured by starting them in pots or box 
of peat or in a hot bed and setting them in the garden as 
soon as weather permits and also planting other bulbs 
directly in the garden at the same time. The Pearl is a 
distinct type of dwarf habit and much larger flowers. It is 
of strong growth with dark broad foliage. Each bulb pro¬ 
duces a spike of beautiful waxy white flowers. If planted 
in the garden in May they will produce their delightful 
bloom in August and September. Strong bulbs, 3 for 
25c; 6 for 40c; 12 for 75c. 
Amaryllis 
Elephant’s 
Ear^ 
Caladium 
ESCULENTl'M. One 
of the most effec¬ 
tive tropical-like 
plants. Beautiful 
for lawn deco- Double Tuberose 
ration, whether planted singly, in 
clumps, or for borders of subtropical 
groups. Especially nice when planted 
with Cannas. They like a rich deep 
soil and plenty of water. A single 
plant will often grow six feet tall with 
leaves four feet long and three feet 
wide. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 12 for 
81 50. 
