ORCHIDS 
It is fully possible to grow them from seed. Naturally 
this is the way they spread in the wild. It is not particu¬ 
larly easy, though, chiefly because of the exceeding fineness 
and peculiar nature of the seeds, and the long time required 
for germination. Success in this is an achievement that 
marks one as truly an horticulturist, but beginners can 
only advance by trying, and it is interesting to experiment. 
Cultural^ folder sent with seed shipments contains brief 
notes on sowing of Orchid seeds under ordinary conditions. 
If you want to try the “pure culture” method that experts 
use, see the long article under “Orchids” in Bailey’s Hortus. 
This monumental horticultural reference work, 652 pages, 
describing 5000 plants, is accessible in most public libraries, 
or I can supply it at five dollars the copy, postpaid. None 
interested in gardening should be without it. 
Please note definitely that we will not replace Orchid 
seeds that fail to grow. They are too difficult to handle 
for this, and too much depends upon cultural methods and 
attention after seeds leave our hands. However we shall 
send out only seeds that we believe are capable of germ¬ 
inating if given correct care. 
HARDY TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS—It may not be realized 
that many Orchids are fully winter-hardy, and may 
be grown outside in the North. They are the most de¬ 
lightful of wild-flowers. Seeds of following are usually 
available, and can be supplied at uniform price of 20 c the 
pkt. Bletilla hyacinthina. Orchis spectabilis, Spiranthes 
cernua, Habenaria Hookeri, Habenaria fimbriata, Cypripe- 
dium acaule, Pogonia verticillata, Cypripedium pubescens, 
Coralorrhiza maculata, and Calypso bulbosa. Please give 
an alternate kind, since some stocks are not large. Beyond 
these, we have, usually seeds of about .a dozen other hardy 
Orchids, but stocks of these vary from time to time, bo 
better write for list of such. Or leave the choice to us, 
and we will send you seven pkts., under name, of good 
hardy orchids, for ONE DOLLAR. Order as OFFER 96A9. 
Please note that this special price applies only when choice 
of kinds is left altogether to us. 
ORCHIDS HARDY MIXED—For those who wish them so, 
we will supply a fine mixture of hardy kinds at 15c the 
pkt. or 35c for a larger special pkg. 
ORCHIDS-TENDER OR CONSERVATORY—We often have 
good viable seeds of species and hybrids of tender Orchids, 
as of Vanda, Dendrobium, Cymbidium, Cyrtopodium, Cyr- 
todera, Epipactis, Epidendrum, Paphiopedilum, etc. Stocks 
and prices vary. Write for list at time interested. 
35 ORNITHOGALUM TENDER MIXED 
Here are beautiful, and rather easy, bulb-flowers, kinds 
suited for pot growing in any winter window, for the 
conservatory, or for the commercial florist. The blos¬ 
soms are carried in clusters on tall stems, and last long, 
not only on the growing bulb, but also when cut. They 
will, perhaps, hold longer in good decorative condition than 
will any other cut flower, opening up well to the last bud 
in the cluster. Colorings vary from pure white, to milk 
white, cream, lemon, gold and orange. Flower stems are 
of good length 12 to 24 inches. Seedlings will usually 
bloom within the year. Illustrated, page 3. Pkt. 15c; 1/32 
oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
TENDER ORNITHOGALUM SPECIES—Aureum, 15c, 1/32 
oz. 50c; Arabicum, 15c; Lacteum, 20c; Saundersiae, 20c; 
Suaveolens, 20c; Thyrsoides, 15c, oz. 40c, % oz. 75c. 
One pkt. each of the six for 85c. Order as OFFER 97A9. 
31 ORNITHOGALUM PYRAMIDALE—ey(2)24. Fully win¬ 
ter-hardy garden species. Often 50 white flowers in a 
single high-held cluster. Pkt. 15c. 
NAME OF FRIENDS—If you have two or three 
garden-loving friends, and care to send us their full 
names and addresses, it will be an appreciated favor 
that we shall try to repay in filling your order. 
Each new customer now, means that we shall be 
able to make available a little longer and better list 
of seeds and plant offerings next year. 
54 PALMS—For pot or tub culture. You can grow them 
from seed. Here are three fine ones, CHAMAEROPS 
HUMILIS, 25c pkt.; PHOENIX ROEBELINI, 25c. pkt.; 
WASHINGTONIA FILIFERA, 15c. pkt. For 55c we will 
send one pkt. of each. Order as OFFER 87%A9. 
35 PANCRATIUM CANARIENSIS—k(w)(4)18. Fragrant 
white blossoms of graceful, beautiful form. A splendid pot 
bulb, or may be used for late summer flowering in garden, 
storing in cellar in winter. The illustration on page 3, 
labeled “Pancratium maritimum” is a good likeness of this 
also, save that here flower is larger. 10 seeds for 25c. 
21 PAEONIA or PEONY 
Peony seed germinates slowly, but if one has patience, 
it will come. That is the chief requisite, for otherwise 
Peonies are easy enough from seed, and many interesting 
variations may appear, “y” culture. 
21 PAEONIA BROWNI—Single blossoms of ruddy brown- 
mahogany. Dwarf rockery species. Pkt. 15c. 
PEONY FINEST CHINESE DOUBLE—Saved from named 
varieties. There should be real treasures here. Of course 
not all the seedlings will be double. Color range includes 
blush, pink, rose, carmine, crimson, cream and white. Pkt. 
10c; *4 oz. 30c; 1 oz. 90c. 
PAEONIA F2 HYBRIDS—This is P. albiflora x P. tomen- 
tosa. Seedlings should be interesting. Pkt. 15c. 
PAEONIA MLOKOSEWITCHI — A handsome herbaceous 
species from the Caucasus, with big flowers of good soft 
yellow, single, of course. Fine border species. Pkt. 20c. 
PAEONIA TOMENTOSA—Big bowls of flowers that open 
creamy, becoming pure white. No new seed. Seed of 1937 
harvest, offered “as is,” but we believe it will grow. Pkt. 
20 c. 
PEONY TREE—Shrub-like, with woody branches. The 
giant flowers, single to fully double in form, show a wonder¬ 
ful color range, pure red, brilliant scarlet, maroon, and 
ruddy wine shades, together with softest blush, pink, dainty 
mauve and snowy white. 10 seeds for 25c; 50 for 90c; 100 
for $1.75. 
PAEONIA WOODWARDIANA—A rare species, with flowers 
like cups carved from coral. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 98A9—One pkt. each of above for $1.10. 
PANSY 
The offerings below have been chosen with careful thought, 
to cover the full range of Pansy needs ; and to the best of 
our belief, the quality of the seeds, and of the strains, is 
unexcelled by those from any other source whatsoever. 
PANSY EARLY FLOWERING HARDY—Hiemalis strain. 
Large flowers in fine color range, not quite complete, but 
about 12 color variations appearing. Exceptionally rugged. 
Will bloom earlier in the spring, and stand more hard 
weather, than any other Pansy we have seen. Pkt. 15c; 
rg oz. 35c; Vs oz. 60c; ^4 oz. $1.00. 
NEW BABY PANSY—A daintiness of delight. The plants 
are of crowded bushy compactness, loaded with round, 
baby-size blossoms in all the gaiety and richness of color¬ 
ings that Pansy can bring. An entire plant will scarce 
reach five inches up or eight across, no straggling, waving 
sprawliness here; an edging of it will be surprise in gentle 
beauty. It is altogether, the finest selection of small-flow¬ 
ered or bedding Pansy that we have ever seen or grown, 
this through its three-line excellencies; ( 1 ), its great 
and long floriferousness, spring, summer, fall, with bonus 
during any Boreas-vacation in winter; (2), the low, dense, 
moundlike habit of the plant, with flowers carried well 
above; (3), the wide range of pure, clean hues, effective 
contrast without muddy blendings. This year we are, by 
benefit of further selection, and through happiness of a 
surprisingly good yield, able to lower price while raising 
quality. Pkt. 15c; 1*5 oz. 50c; % oz. 90c. 
PANSY TRIUMPHANT—Here, if you grow it well, you 
will reach the ultimate in Pansy size; nothing beyond. The 
enormous blossoms are round in form, with broad, thick 
petals that so overlap as to make the flowers seem almost 
double, an effect enhanced by the curled and undulate mar¬ 
gins. The colors are brilliant and varied, running mostly 
to richer tones, and usually with a contrasting spot on each 
petal. Vigorous plants, robustly stemmed. Here are Pansy 
aristocrats. Pkt. 40c; ^5 oz. $1.25; *4 oz. $2.25. 
OFFER 99A9—One pkt. each of the three for 60c. 
21 PARNASSIA PALUSTRIS—mnkt(2)10. Grass of Par¬ 
nassus, though it is no grass, but rather a lovely Saxifrage 
cousin that delights in moist places. Delicately veined 
creamy flowers. Bog gardens or terrariums. Pkt. 15c; 
1/32 oz. 30c. 
21 PARNASSIA CAROLINIANA—Like last, but taller. Pkt. 
20 c. 
♦PAROCHETUS COMMUNIS—See page 2. Pkt. 20c. 
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