Novelties and Specialties 
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SPECIALTIES 
The following items are not new, but have proven so satisfactory in many 
gardens that they are being called to your particular attention. 
ASTER 
CREGO GIANT, WILT RESISTANT 
This is a very satisfactory variety for the garden due to its resistance to 
the destructive aster wilt. Over 2 feet in height, it is well branched and of 
sturdy growth. And the large fluffy flowers are splendid for cutting. 
ENCHANTRESS—An entirely new color in Asters; a luscious shade of 
lively salmon'rose. Large, fluffy flowers produced on well branched plants. 
Pkt., 20 c; Z& 02 ;., 60c. 
CATTLEYA—Large flowers of a fascinating shade of rich orchid. Pkt., 20 c; 
Zs 02 ;., 60c. 
(Complete listing of Asters on page 6) 
CINERARIA 
CALIFORNIA SUPER GIANT 
The huge flowers measure from 3 to 5 inches across and are borne in 
immense rounded trusses above the dark green foliage. The colors range 
from pastel salmons, azure blue and snowy white, to the deepest blood red 
and violet blues. Plants are compact in habit; 15 to 18 inches in height. 
Mixture. Pkt., 50c; Large Pkt., $1.25. 
DELPHINIUM 
PACIFIC GIANT STRAIN 
A splendid new strain producing stately spires on slender and wiry stems. 
A large proportion of the plants bear double florets which are 2/i inches 
across. 
BLUE SHADES, PASTEL SHADES, or MIXTURE. Pkt., 50c. 
MAMMOTH WHITE—Glistening pure white. Pkt., 65c. 
MARIGOLD 
SUNSET GIANTS 
This proved to be one of the most successful and popular of recently 
introduced novelties. The huge, loosely formed and full centered flowers, 
are produced abundantly on plants 3 to 4 feet high. In addition to the mix* 
ture of orange and yellow shades, the separate color orange is now available. 
Orange Sunset: Pkt., 25c; iV 021 ., 70c; Sunset Mixture: Pkt., 20 c; J /4 02 ., 65c. 
PANSY 
GENEVA GIANT STRAIN 
Perfectly round flowers which are gigantic in size. The colors vary in 
reddish maroon, bronze, blue, purple and yellow; frequently with new color 
combinations. Originator’s seed. Special Mixture. Pkt. of 225 seeds, 50c; 
pkt. of 400 seeds, 75c; ih oz., $1.50. 
(Separate colors listed on page 26.) 
PETUNIA 
GIANT RUFFLED STRAIN 
An exceptionally fine strain with truly giant flowers in a range of rich 
colors. While not a real dwarf type, the first flower is borne when the plants 
are only a few inches tall in pot culture, and the plants remain sturdy when 
used for bedding. 
SPECIAL MIXTURE—Pkt., 35c; large pkt., 85c. 
(Separate colors of this strain listed on page 27.) 
SNAPDRAGON —Antirrhinum 
SUPER MAJESTIC TYPE, RUST RESISTANT 
These Snapdragons grow to a height of 20 to 30 inches, with a fine base' 
branching habit. They may be brought into flower earlier in the spring than 
the Maximum type, and the color range is more varied. 
SUPER MAJESTIC MIXTURE. Pkt., 25c; tV oz., 75c. 
(See the complete list on page 5.) 
STOCK 
SUPER GIANT IMPERIAL 
This type is a distinct improvement over the Giant Imperial group. The 
plants are base branching, producing a dozen or more huge flower spikes, 
with individual florets measuring 2 inches or more in diameter. Blush Pink, 
Dark Blue, Rose Charm (deep rose), and Roselight (rose pink). Each: 
Pkt., 25c; tV oz., 85c. 
Aster, Crego Giant 
Pansy, Geneva Giants 
Petunia, Giant Ruffled 
