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^‘FLOWER 
SEEDS FOR F LO R1 ST S^^ 
FORCING 
OR 
WINTER SNAPDRAGONS 
Seed we supply of this class is produced by us in our greenhouses (except 
originator’s novelties). This prevents wind and insect crossing to the extent that 
occurs when grown in the open field. However, no amount of care or segregation 
will prevent the showing up of some rogue colors. With a few varieties, notably 
the present lavenders, it is quite true, however, that a few off or rogue colors will 
show up in every variety, and this, of course, applies to any seed grown stock. 
CULTURE. Fairly long-stemmed Snaps usually sell very well around Oct. 1, 
or after a frost. To supply them sow early. While a sowing made July 1 will 
flower most varieties by the above date, we prefer to make it early in June. Not 
only will this make stronger plants, but seed germination is more certain in June 
than in the heat of July. 
Snaps should not be planted in any old soil. While they are not subject to root 
rot as are Peas, numerous forms of branch rot are soil borne and can to some 
extent be avoided by sterilizing the soil or wheeling in fresh. Do not over enrich 
the soil for this crop, for it is excess fertilizer and moisture, together with lack 
of fresh air, that is directly responsible for most Snapdragon trouble during 
midwinter. In England we have noted them making a hard but clean flowering 
growth on a stone wall, and at the time there had been no rain for three months! 
What does this prove? 8 x 8 in. is about the right spacing distance. If more liberal, 
the quality is increased some but at too much cost in quantity. 
A'ezc Snapdragon “Glorious” 
The 12 Best Varieties 
We again offer our 12 Best selection, believing tliat in so doing 
we can help growers avoid losses through use of poor varieties. 
These varieties have been carefully selected by us on the basis 
of our own greenhouse forcing experience with them. 
Glorious (New—Frank). A deep rich bronze-scarlet with attrac¬ 
tive golden throat. Excellent closely set spikes and quite early. 
Seed supply limited until July 1939. 
tr. pkt., $1.25; tr. pkt., $2.00; 3 tr. pkts., $5.00. 
Marie Louise (New—Raasch). A beautiful sea-shell pink with 
well formed spikes. Exceptionally true to habit and color. 
Tr. pkt., $2.00; 3 pkts., $5.00. 
White Wonder. Clear snow white and of ideal early flowering 
habit. Undoubtedly the best white. Tr. pkt., $2.00. 
Cheviot Maid Supreme. The most dependable and popular clear 
rose-pink. Early and continuous flowering. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Cheviot Supreme, Windmiller Strain. Quite large flowered and 
exceptionally uniform strain, but blooms not quite so closely set; 
very fine. (4 tr. pkt., $1.00; tr. pkt., $1.50. 
New Cincinnati. The finest fairly light rose-pink, long-stemmed. 
Our stock is true to color and habit. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Rose Queen. The standard fairly dark rose-pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Afterglow. Fine golden-orange with good closely set spikes; early. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Miss Wooster. Early flowering light golden-bronze; clearly best in 
its color. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 3 pkts., $4.00; 5 pkts., $6.50. 
Ceylon Court—Dark Selection. Early and continuous flowering 
fairly dark yellow; best in its color for habit. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Coates’ Yellow Perfection. Bright yellow, brighter color than 
Ceylon, but rather rank growth for midwinter. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Velvet Beauty. A deep crimson-red which we have selected away 
from the old original crimson-rose. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
Ball Forcing Mixture. Carefully made up by us of the best of the 
above sorts, except those available only in originator’s packets. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 3 pkts., $2.50; 5 pkts., $3.50; 7 pkts., $4.55. 
STANDARD LIST OF FORCING SNAPS 
COMPLETE LIST EXCEPT THE 12 BEST 
SPECIAL OFFER: 7 pkts. of any $1.00 varieties for $4.55. 
Tr. Pkt. 
3 Pkts. 
5 Pkts. 
Bertha Baur. Standard lavender; 
some rogue colors. 
$1.00 
$2.50 
$3.50 
Bronze Queen. Medium light 
bronze. 
2.00 
5.00 
Captor. Pure white, fair habit. 
1.50 
4.00 
6.50 
Celestial. Light yellow; long- 
stemmed. 
1.50 
4.00 
6.50 
* Ceylon Court. Standard yellow. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
Cheviot Maid White. Fair size. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
* Cheviot Maid, Yellow. Good stem. 
medium size flower. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
* Daybreak. “Briarcliff” pink. 
Gilbert’s Pink Supreme Queen. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
About shade of Rose Queen. 
2.00 
Kirkwood Beauty. Bronzy orange. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
La France. La France shade of 
pink; varies. 
1.50 
4.00 
*Lucky Strike. Strong growing 
white. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
Marion. Good early habit; fairly 
clear white. 
1.50 
4.00 
6.50 
New Deal. Extra early bronze; pre- 
fer Sunlite. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
Orchid (Schrock’s). Varies some 
in color, but best orchid-lavender. 
2.00 
5.00 
* Peggy Schumann. Medium deep 
pink; excellent clear habit. 
2.00 
5.00 
Radiance. Large flowered pink. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
* Sunlite. Extra early golden bronze; 
best for midwinter. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
*Sun Tan. Early orange-tan. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
*Terry’s Surprise (Imp.) Rose 
shaded orange; fine for spring. 
1.00 
2.50 
3.50 
*Westover’s Fringed White. Large 
fringed pure white; medium early. 
2.50 
6.50 
W hite Prosperity. Clear white. 
1.50 
4.00 
6.50 
White Rock. White; flowers poorly 
spaced. 
.50 
1.25 
Winter Helen. Improved Helen. 
LOO 
2.50 
3.50 
Standard Mixed. Good mixture of 
above varieties. 
.75 
1.75 
'i weather cause all winter trouble 
w ith 
Snaps. 
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