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1192 Scabiosa, Annual Giant Hybrid. Pkt. 25c. 
SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower) 3 ft. 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
One of the most popular hardy annuals growing about 3 feet 
high and one of the most popular of the easy growing an¬ 
nuals for cutting. They have long wiry stems and fine last¬ 
ing qualities for bouquets. The stamens are light in color and 
in contrast with the petals look like pins stuck into a cushion, 
hence the common name, Pincushion Flower. Plant seed from 
December to May. Germination period 14 days. 
1185 Ageratum Blue. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1193 Azure Fairy. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1195 Black Prince. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1186 Blue Cockade (New). Deep azure blue. Pkt. 15c; Spe¬ 
cial Pkt. 25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1187 Catleya (New). Rich rosy lilac. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 
25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1194 Fiery Scarlet. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; Vz oz. 50c. 
1196 Giant Loveliness. Salmon. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; 
Vz oz. 50c. 
1197 Peach Blossom. Light pink. Pkt. 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; 
Vz oz. 50c. 
1198 Shasta. Large white. Pkt 15c; Special Pkt. 25c; Vz 
oz. 50c. 
1199 Fairyland Mixture. Pkt. 10c; Special Pkt. 20c; Vz oz. 40c. 
GIANT ANNUAL NEW SCABIOSA 
Fraser's Improved Giant Hybrids. Surpasses all other strains 
in richness of colors and size of flowers; many unusual shades 
and combinations of colors will be seen in this mixture. 
1192 Mixed. Big improvement over ordinary strains. Pkt. 
25c; Vs oz. 50c; V 4 oz. 75c. 
1190 Rosette. New large flowered scabiosa. Deep rose, 
heavily suffused with salmon. Pkt. 25c. 
DWARF DOUBLE SCABIOSA 
Dwarf, compact plants; fine for edgings, beds and pot cul¬ 
ture. Nice for medium-stemmed cut flowers. Plants grow 1V 2 
feet tall. 
1191 Tom Thumb. Mixed colors. Pkt. 20c. 
CALIFORNIA SEED IN ILLINOIS 
"I purchased your Zinnias and followed your plan for a Zinnia 
Garden, but on a larger scale, 55x35. Ribbons were won on the 
Fantasy and Mexican Zinnias at Flower Shows. The garden cpn- 
tained 1500 Zinnias. Personally, I had some misgivings about using 
California grown seeds in Illinois, but my fears proved to be imag¬ 
inary. In fact, 'I was very happy about the whole thing.' The 
Novelty Sunflowers also created unusual interest; many thought 
they were Dahlias. Carnations from your seed did very well, too, 
and I have several in pots in the house now, growing and bloom¬ 
ing.''—Mr. Carl F. Albrecht, 576 Bryan St., Elmhurst, Ill. 
SCABIOSA (Perennial Varieties) 
This variety is a hardy perennial and will last for three or 
four years in your garden. Flowers range in size according 
to variety from two to four inches in diameter. It is one of 
the finest cut flowers we know of because of the shades of 
orchid, pinks, white, and lavenders. Sow seed from February 
to May. Germination period three weeks. 
LARGE FLOWERED PERENNIAL 
1188 Caucasica, Hardy. 3 feet high; large lilac-blue flowers. 
Pkt. 25c; Special Pkt. 60c. 
1189 Caucasica, Isaac House Strain. Improvement over Cau¬ 
casica. More vigorous, stronger and longer stems and larger 
flowers. Pkt. 35c; Special Pkt. 75c. 
SMALL FLOWERED PERENNIAL 
SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA 
Hardy Perennial—18 in. 
1171 Fraser's Orchid-Lavender. Flower of good size and 
form, excellent keeper as a cut flower. Pkt. 25c. 
1172 Fraser's Orchid-Pink. The only pink flower in the per¬ 
ennial group. Excellent cut flower. Pkt. 25c. 
SCHIZANTHUS—Poor Man's Orchid 
Hardy annual, 18 in. May be sown in the fall or early 
spring. Can be used in pots. 
Myriads of dainty bolssoms like butterflies or tiny orchids 
crowd these delightful plants. In the garden or for pot cul¬ 
ture they make very effective growth. The seed germinates 
readily, and the plants start flowering within a few weeks. 
They are fine for picking. 
2698 Brilliant Mixed Strain of Hybrids. A beautiful collection 
of large flowered hybrids with dainty markings, chiefly in 
the lighter tones or pastel shades. Pkt. 25c. 
2699 Wisetonensis Dwarf Mixed. Shades of crimson, blue 
and purple, with vivid golden blotches. Pkt. 10c. 
STEVIA 
Tender Perennial—2 ft. 
2951 Stevia Serrata. A new bouquet mixer. Small white, 
sweetly scented flowers borne on long slender stalks. Hardy 
in a mild climate. Grows so rapidly it is usually treated as 
an annual. Pkt. 15c. 
STREPTOCARPUS 
Cape Primrose 
2935 Giant Hybrids Mixed. Charming greenhouse peren¬ 
nials, with clusters of Achimene-like flowers. Pkt. 50c. 
1189 Giant Perennial Scabiosa Blue Bonnet. Pkt. 35c. 
1189 Perennial Scabiosa. House Strain. Pkt. 35c. 
