Scabiosa, Blue Moon 
^ALLAMtRICAT g l StLtCTIONS/ 
Following are varieties given awards in the 1939 All' 
America Selections trials. Listing is in the order that awards 
were made. Descriptions are from the notes of the intro- 
ducers. 
MORNING GLORY —ipomoea 
SCARLETT O’HARA— Gold Medal 
An early blooming Ipomoea, carnelian red or rich rosy 
crimson in color. Flowers are V/z to 4 inches across and 
appear in 65 days in warm climates. Sow in open when the 
soil becomes warm or may be started indoors earlier in pots, 
if the temperature can be maintained at 60 to 70 degrees. 
Notch the seed slightly with a file to facilitate germination. 
Set the plants in full sun, and avoid over-feeding which may 
limit the number of flowers. Pkt., 25c; Zs oz., 75c. 
HOLLYHOCK 
INDIAN SPRING— Silver Medal 
An annual Hollyhock blooming in 5 months or less from 
sowing. The large semi-double fringed flowers are in shades 
of pink; plants are 4 to 5 feet tall. Pkt., 35c. 
PETUNIA 
HOLLYWOOD STAR— Silver Medal 
Flowers are unique in shape which is that of a five pointed 
star; the color is rich rose with amber throat. Habit is bushy 
erect to about 18 inches during the early flowering period, 
then more rank later in the season. Should be valuable for 
mass effects. Pkt., 25c; To oz., $1.00. 
PHLOX 
SALMON GLORY— Silver Medal 
Gigantic individual florets of pure salmon with creamy- 
white eye, produced prolifically in large trusses. Pkt., 35c; 
iV oz., $1.25. 
ASTER 
EARLY GIANT LIGHT BLUE— Silver Medal 
A new wilt resistant aster in a popular color. Large, lacy 
flowers; a glorified Giant Crego. This type is also available 
in the color Peach Blossom, listed on page 6. Pkt., 25c; 
tV oz., 60c. 
PETUNIA 
VELVET BALL —Bronze Medal 
Well formed flowers of rich, deep mahogany red. Dwarf 
compact habit. Pkt., 25c. 
2 HallaiveWs 
NOVELTIES 
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CYNOGLOSSUM 
FIRMAMENT— Bronze Medal 
A new compact type of Chinese Forget-Me-Not producing 
its rich bright blue flowers on bushy plants 15 to 20 inches 
tall. Pkt., 35c. 
PETUNIA 
LADY BIRD —Bronze Medal 
The color is a very deep topaz-rose, overlaid with a touch 
of scarlet, and with faint darker veining toward the throat. 
The habit is dwarf compact; a brilliant addition to the 
“Rosy Morn” group. Pkt., 35c. 
SUABIOSA 
BLUE MOON —Honorable Mention 
Large deep lavender-blue flowers on long wiry stems. The 
flowers are fully double, without the pincushion effect of 
older types. Pkt., 25c; iV oz., 65c. 
ZINNIA 
FANTASY, WHITE LIGHT— Honorable Mention 
Flowers are as nearl^^ipure white as a Zinnia can be, and 
have the curled and twisted petals characteristic of the type. 
Pkt., 25c; Z$ oz., 65c. 
IPOMOEA 
CORNELL —Special Mention 
The flowers are comparable in size to “Scarlett O’Hara,” 
and are carnelian red in color with a white edge. A striking 
color effect which reproduces the colors of Cornell Uni¬ 
versity. Pkt., 25c; oz., 60c. 
Morning Glory, Scarlett O’Hara 
