‘‘FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS’’ 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS 
R Indicates varieties suitable for rock garden work. 
(*) Indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our 
experience and observation. 
How Many Seeds Per Ounce? 
In reply to numerous requests we include with this catalog 
again the number of seeds per ounce of important items listed. 
For example: Abutilon Mixed —850 S. means 850 seeds per 
ounce. The figures are conservative and will vary with the season. 
Also note that it must include a varying percentage of immature 
seeds that are an inseparable part of most varieties. For this 
reason these figures must not be accepted as indicating the num¬ 
ber of plants to be expected. Under favorable germinating con¬ 
ditions most large seeds will germinate 50 to 60 per cent. Most 
annuals will run some higher. Quite small seeds are more easily 
destroyed, therefore require more careful attention and the germi¬ 
nation percentage is usually lower. 
ABUTILON 
Giant Flowered Mixed (Hyb. Maximum). 850 s. (Flowering 
Maple). Ours is the extra large early flowering strain. At¬ 
tractive for pot, conservatory, or bedding where climates per¬ 
mit. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., $1.25. 
ACHIMENES 
Mixed. Very attractive pot or hanging basket plant for warm 
houses. Very fine seed. Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
ACROCLINIUM 
New Hybrids. 8500 s. An attractive Strawflower for spring cut¬ 
ting. Ours is the extra large semi-double strain. Choice 
bright colored flowers with dark “eyes.” 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 30c; 1 oz., 85c. 
AGATHEA 
Coelestis. (Felicia amelloides or Blue Daisy). 27,000 s. 30 in. 
Tall blue daisy for greenhouse and conservatories. For the dwarf 
blue daisy see Felicia Bergeriana page 33. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
AGERATUM 
MEXICANUM. 200,000 s. Most seed-produced strains vary some 
in habit. 
*Blue Ball. 8 in. Our most even large flowered strain. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 75c. 
Blue Cap. 6-8 in. 
Medium large 
flowered. Fairly 
even. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 
oz., 80c; 1 oz., 
$3.00. 
Blue Perfection. 
8-12 in. Large 
flowered. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 
oz., 60c. 
Imperial Dwarf 
White. 10-12 in. 
Fairly even 
medium sized 
white. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 
oz., 60c. 
Little Blue Star. 8 in. Quite small flowered. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Little Dorrit Blue. 8-12 in. Quite small flowered. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 75c. 
Little Silver Star. 6 in. Dwarf, small flowered silvery white. 
Tr. pkt., 30c; 14 oz., 90c. 
AGERATUM—Continued 
Purple Perfection. 5 in. Very dwarf restricted growth. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 90c. 
Red Riding Hood. 6 in. Even small flowered pink with red 
center, 
Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 75c. 
Tall Blue. 24 in. Large flowered for cutting. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 40c. 
ALOE 
Variegata. 6500 s. (Tiger Aloe). A very popular and generally 
satisfactory house plant. Attractive variegated succulent leaves. 
100 seeds, $1.00; 1000 seeds, $8.00. 
ALYSSUM 
5500 s. According to our annual trials, the following are the 
finest reselected strains available. 
* Carpet of Snow (Procumbens Snowcloth). Well named. Very 
dense flat mass of white flowers 3 to 4 in. high by 8 in. wide. 
Exceptionally even strain. See photo on this page, 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; 4 ozs., $2.25. 
*Little Gem. 5 in. Dense flower heads but not spreading. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c; 4 ozs., $1.75. 
Lilac Queen. 5 in. Same as above but light lilac turning deeper 
in fall. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
Maritimum (Sweet Alyssum). 10 in. Medium tall strain. 
Tr. pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 25c; 4 ozs., 60c. 
For Perennial Alyssum, see page 43. 
AMARANTHUS . 
28,000 s. Attractively variegated leaved varieties preferring dry, 
open locations. 
Molten Fire. 4 ft. Deep red variegated foliage. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 85c. 
Salicifolius. 30 in. (Fountain Plant or Willow Leaved Amaran- 
thus). Attractively curled and twisted narrow deep bronze 
leaves. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 75c. 
ANCHUSA 
Blue Bird (Capensis). IKK) s. Attractive deep Forget-Me-Not 
blue flowers. 18 to 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 60c. 
For Perennial Anchusa, see page 43. 
ARCTOTIS 
Breviscapa Aurantiaca. 7700 s. 6 in. Single daisy-like orange 
flowers with dark centers. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 80c. 
Grandis. 25,000 s. 2 to 3 ft. Single silvery white flowers vdth 
lilac shading and dark center. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
ASPARAGUS 
750 s. Our seed comes from a California specialist and 
germinates 65-75%. New crop available about Feb. 1st. Must 
have at least 65 deg. soil temperature for proper germination. 
Plumosus. 
Sprengeri. 
Prices on above: 100 seeds, 25c; 250 seeds, 40c; 1000 seeds, 
$1.00; 5000 seeds, $4.50, 1 lb., $8.00. 
For hardy Asparagus Verticillatus, see page 44. 
For Baby’s Breath, see Gypsophila page 34. 
BALSAM 3300 s. 
"“DOUBLE BUSH FLOWERING. 15 in. Because flowers are pro¬ 
duced above the foliage, this class is by far the most attractive 
and showy for most kinds of work. May be sown direct as late 
as mid-June for August flowering. Following strains are abso¬ 
lutely even in habit. 
Our extra dwarf strain of Alyssum, Carpet 
of Snow as grown for us in California 
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