MORE FLOWERS 
AND LESS WORK 
More and Better Flowers. It has recently been discovered 
that one of the most important ways to help grow better 
flowers in your garden is to keep the soil at a uniform 
temperature. It has also been proven that the most effec¬ 
tive, easiest, and cheapest method is to cover the soil 
around and between the plants with Peat Moss spread one 
inch deep, and this covering (or mulch ) kept on all summer. 
Fewer Weeds. Maintaining this covering of Peat Moss one 
inch deep will help prevent weed growth to such an extent 
that you will need to do almost no summer weeding. 
Less Watering. A summer mulch or covering of Peat Moss 
will conserve so much soil moisture it will save you a great 
deal of watering. 
Better Soil. Both heavy clay and light sandy soils are 
greatly improved by the addition of Peat Moss, and better 
soil means more flowers. 
Proper Fertilizing also means better flowers. From our 
own experiences we recommend Vigoro, Char-gro, and 
Char-top as being the best to use. Carefully follow the direc¬ 
tions on the packages, using only the amounts specified. 
See page 86 for descriptions, amounts to use and prices. 
One bale of Peat Moss will cover 250 sq. ft. (10 ft. x 
25 ft.) one inch deep. Price: $3.40 per bale; 3 bales or more 
$3.35 per bale. Purchaser pays transportation. Shipped 4th 
class freight from Coldwater, N. Y. 
TO HELP YOU we have printed a limited number of copies 
of a garden club talk “Gardening and Golf, or More Flowers 
and Less Work,” given by Schuyler Arnold to many of the 
local garden clubs. This talk thoroughly describes the use 
of summer mulching, together with many other helpful 
labor-saving suggestions as well as the ideal method to 
plant an all-season flower border. This leaflet will be sent 
to you free on request. 
Selectuuj, 
ANNUAL FLOWERS—pages 53 to 75 
PLANTS OF ANNUAL FLOWERS—page 80 
GLADIOLI, TIGRIDIA, BEGONIAS—page 80 
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HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERS, Seed and Plants—pages 76 to 80 ROSES—page 81 
GARDEN FERTILIZERS, etc.—pages 85, 86 LAWN GRASS SEED—page 50 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM PLANTS—page 80 CLIMBING VINES—page 61 
NEW FLOWERS FOR 1939 
Including Winners in the 
All-America Trials 
See Page 
New Early Giant Asters. 57 
Lilac Queen Alyssum, Reselected. 59 
Twilight Calendula. 60 
Cardinal Sensation Cosmos. 54 
Harris Viking Marigold. 64 
Golden Supreme Mixture Marigold. 64 
New Giant Double Petunias. 66 
New Fringed Petunia, The Art. 66 
Harris Olympian Scabiosa. 69 
Topaz Rose Petunia. 67 
Rurpee Gold Marigold. 64 
Celestial Snapdragon. 69 
Psyche Snapdragon. 69 
New-Color Snapdragon Mixture. 69 
Fantasy Zinnia, 4 New Colors. 72 
Zinnias, Cut-and-Come-Again Mixture. ... 72 
“Nasturtiums that Bloom”. 55 
Crimson Rambler Morning Glory. 54 
Harris Princess Foxglove. 78 
New Colors of Hardy Lupins. 79 
Pacific Hybrid Delphinium. 78 
Sweet Peas, New Varieties. 70 
Annual Hollyhock, Indian Spring. 62 
Hollywood Star Petunia. 56 
New Upright Verbena. 56 
Golden Glow Marigold. 65 
Blue Moon Scabiosa. 56 
Salmon Glow Phlox. 56 
Guinea Gold Snapdragon. 69 
A FEW OF HARRIS’ SPECIALTIES 
See Page 
Petunia, Low-Growing 5-Color Mixture. ... 67 
Crimson Rambler Morning Glory. 54 
Sure-To-Bloom Stocks. 55 
Olympian Scabiosa. 56 
Early Dawn Asters. 58 
Gourds, Small Sorts Mixed. 62 
My Joy. 63 
Viking Marigold. 64 
Olympian Scabiosa. 69 
Hardy Carnations. 76 
Yellow Wonder Poppy. 79 
FOR WINDOW AND PORCH BOXES 
See Page 
Giant Ruflled Petunias. 66 
Single Low-Growing Petunias. 67 
Tuberous-rooted Begonias. 80 
Verbenas. 71 
Dwarf Nasturtiums. 55 
Coleus. 61 
Little Blue Star Ageratum. 59 
Alyssum. 59 
FLOWERS PREFERRING SHADE 
Annuals 
See Page 
Asters.57, 58 
Pansies. 68 
Snapdragons. 69 
Dianthus. 62 
Larkspur. 63 
Coleus. 61 
Clarkia. 59 
Hardy Perennials 
Aubretia. 77 
Aquilegia. 77 
Primrose. 80 
Forget-Me-Nots. 79 
Foxglove. 78 
Campanula carpatica. 77 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 80 
FLOWER SEED MIXTURES 
Our “Variety Mixtures” and “Color Mix¬ 
tures” are actually made by blending together 
the proper amounts of seed of the same care¬ 
fully grown separate kinds we offer as named 
varieties. These mixtures of ours are vastly 
superior to “mixed colors” generally sold out of 
stores. You know the colors and don’t have to 
gamble. 
A SUGGESTION FOR YOU 
Sow some flower seed in your vegetable 
garden. The soil is usually very well prepared 
and it is much easier cultivating your flowers 
together with your vegetables. It’s a splendid 
way to grow an abundance of flowers for bou¬ 
quets. 
FOR CUT FLOWERS 
8 Most Popular Annuals 
Easily grown from seed sown outdoors. 
See Page 
Asters, New Early Dawn. 58 
Larkspur, All Varieties. 63 
Cosmos, All Varieties. 61 
Calendula, All Varieties. 60 
Marigolds, Tall Varieties. 64 
Scabiosa, All Varieties. 69 
Zinnias, All Varieties. 71 
Gypsophila, London Market. 62 
8 Good Hardy Perennials 
Easily grown from seed sown outdoors 
Hardy Carnations. 76 
Delphinium. 78 
Lupins, New Colors.76, 79 
Coreopsis, Sunbeams. 77 
Gaillardia, Dazzler. 77 
Scabiosa caucasica. 79 
Yellow Wonder Poppy. 80 
Shasta Daisy, Alaska. 80 
LOW GROWING FOR EDGING 
All Annuals 
See Page 
Harmony Marigold. 55 
Little Giant Marigold. 65 
Ageratum. 59 
Alyssum. 59 
Browallia. 71 
Dianthus. 62 
Lobelia. 62 
Single Dwarf Nasturtiums. 63 
Dwarf Bedding Phlox. 65 
Petunias, Low Growing Bedding. 67 
Martha Washington Petunia. 66 
Pansies. 68 
Portulaca. 65 
Salvia Harbinger. 68 
Verbenas. 71 
Viola. 71 
Cupid Zinnias. 72 
Mexican Zinnias. 72 
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