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ALL-DOUBLE 
DE LUXE 
PETUNIAS 
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VICTORIOUS STRAIN 
This outstanding strain produces 100 
percent double flowering Petunias; the 
percentage of somewhat smaller flower¬ 
ing doubles does not exceed 25 percent, 
and the balance will be all large flower¬ 
ing fringed doubles with flowers often 
measuring 5 inches across. In addition 
to their desirability for pot plants and 
bedding they provide valuable cut flow¬ 
ers for the retail grower. Needless to 
say, this is the strain par excellence, 
and well worth the grower's time and 
greenhouse space. 
Loveliness (Victorious Strain) 
PURPLE ROBE 
This outstanding variety supplies that dark velvety purple so desirable 
in Petunias. Dwarf all-double; height 12 inches. 
Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds).. .$1.25 1,000 seeds.. .$2.00 3,000 seeds.. .$5.00 
SNOWBALL 
The finest all-double fringed white Petunia available. The substantial flow¬ 
ers are 4 in. across, of purest white and well fringed. In combination with 
"Orchid Beauty" or "Purple Robe" it is without comparison. 
Tr. Pkt. (500 seeds).. .$1.25 1,000 seeds.. .$2.00 3,000 seeds.. .$5.00 
LOVELINESS 
A lovely extra dwarf all-double Petunia of beautiful clear La France pink 
color. In combination with "World Beauty" and "Snowball" excellent 
results can be achieved. We recommend this variety without reservation. 
1/2 Tr. Pkt.... $1.25 Tr. Pkt. (1,000 seeds)... $2.00 3,000 seeds.. . $5.00 
GAIETY 
Another beautiful all-double dwarf fringed Petunia with flowers a beautiful 
rose-red and white with frilled petals. (See illustration on page 6.) 
Tr. Pkt. (1,000 seeds). $2.00 3 Tr. Pkts. (3,000 seeds). $5.00 
Winner of "Special Mention" 1938 All-America Selections 
CULTURAL HINTS FOR "FANCY" TYPES OF PETUNIAS 
There is a great difference in raising ordinary Petunias from seed and 
those of a high bred strain such as "World Beauty," "De Luxe," "Port¬ 
land," etc., varieties. The former kind will almost come like weeds with 
little or no attention, but an altogether different story must be told about 
the so-called fancy types. Their germination is very much slower and 
precarious. Great care is imperative in watering and in choosing a rich 
but porous soil. Temperature may vary between 60 and 70 degrees, and 
seed pans or flats ought to be near the glass in bright light as soon as 
germination has taken place. Do not let them suffer for lack of water, 
but the slightest excess of moisture may cause sudden damping off, 
especially during the early winter months when houses are but little 
ventilated and the days are short. Poor soil means certain failure in 
Petunia culture at all times. 
Beware of ants, snails and sawbugs in Petunia seed flats. Put them 
on shelves out of their reach or cover them nights with screen door wire 
netting. A night inspection with flashlight and a pair of scissors is very 
effective in eradicating this costly pest from a house if repeated several 
times. 
Transplant as soon as large enough to handle into flats, and bear in 
mind that those seedling plants growing most vigorously are the ones 
least desirable, while the weaklings in the lot are the real darlings that 
need your utmost care and attention and will reward you for it with the 
most charming flowers ever seen. The culls are invariably the first to 
bloom, and the grower not familiar with the above-mentioned Petunias 
will pass unfavorable judgment right there and then instead of awaiting 
the blooming period of the slower but choicest types. The experienced 
grower can and will often discard the culls when the young plants are 
ready to pot into two-inch in order to save space for the choicest only 
if bench space has to be economized. 
To let the young plants become potbound may produce early flowering 
but will stunt the plants in such a manner that they never will attain their 
finest size. A pinching back of the leading shoot before blooming will 
cause free branching and produce fine potted or exhibition plants if kept 
growing on for specimen display. Liberal use of fertilizer in the soil is 
beneficial, especially when shifting into larger pots. Light, airy houses are 
best to start Petunias in, but when they reach the flowering stage it is 
preferable to break the strongest sunshine by a light trace of shading, 
very light, however, or it will produce spindly plants. 
WATERING—That is an art when well understood, and in raising Petunias 
is of greatest influence. It is particularly important not to over-water, 
especially in early spring and during cloudy weather, also when the 
young plants have just been potted up. When plants have attained 
flowering size avoid as much as possible wetting the foliage or flowers. 
In growing Petunias for potted plants, soil should be made very rich and 
doses of liquid manure will improve them when they are becoming 
pot-bound. 
