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1939 SEED CATALOG 
. THE INLAND SEED CO. 
PHLOX 
Phlox Drummondi (A). Of all summer-flowering annuals, the 
varieties of Phlox Drummondi are unquestionably one of the 
most brilliant and satisfactory. Seed may be sown in the open 
ground any time after danger from frost is past. 
Grandiflora Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 50c; 34 oz. 80c; oz. 81.25. 
Perennial Mixed. Pkt. 15c; 34 oz. 90c; 34 oz. $1.50; oz. $2.50. 
Star (A). The petals of these flowers have fringed or toothed 
edges, darker centers, and margins of a different shade, giv¬ 
ing them the appearance of twinkling stars. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 
60c; 34 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75. 
POPPIES 
Golden West (Eschscholtzia) (A). Commonly known as Cali¬ 
fornia poppy. Color, rich, rare tints of yellow and orange; very 
beautiful. Single. Pkt. 5c; 34 oz. 25c; 34 oz. 35c; oz. 50c. 
Mixed (A). This is a special mixture and comprises many of 
the best named varieties and embraces all colors and shades 
of the Eschscholtzia California type of poppies. Pkt. 10c; 
34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 65c; oz. $1.25. 
Iceland (P). A graceful, delicate variety. The plant is low-grow¬ 
ing, but the stems are long and slender. Single, mixed, pkt. 10c; 
34 oz. 60c; 34 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75. 
Oriental (P). One of the showiest of the perennials, with enor¬ 
mous flowers. The leaf is long and deeply cut and clothed 
with white, bristly hair. Single, mixed, pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 50c; 
34 oz. 80c; oz. $1.25. 
Shirley Improved (A). The most beautiful type of poppies, 
having soft, hairy foliage. Free blooming. Single mixed, pkt. 
10c; 34 oz. 20c; 34 oz. 30c; oz. 60c. 
PORTULACA or ROSE MOSS (A). Brilliant, dwarf, only 6 
inches high, luxuriating in warm situations and blooming pro¬ 
fusely from early summer to autumn. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 75c; 34 oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
PRIMROSE 
Primula Vulgaris (P). The beautiful wild English Primrose. 
It grows best in shady places. The seed is very slow in ger¬ 
minating and may stay in the ground a year. Flowers clear 
yellow. Six inches in height. Pkt. 25c. 
Sinensis or Chinese (P). The beautiful large flowers stand in 
pyramids on short flower stems. Fine for winter and spring 
flowers in the house. Single, mixed, pkt. 25c. 
Oenothera (Evening Primrose) (A). A free bloomer producing 
bright colored single flowers which open on the approach of 
twilight. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 25c; 34 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
PYRETHRUM (P). Hardy, with large daisy-like flowers. Blooms 
during May and June. Foliage and flowers both very orna¬ 
mental. Double and semi-double and single mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
RICINUS, or CASTOR OIL BEAN (A). Ornamental plants. Pic¬ 
turesque foliage; brilliant colored fruit, producing a sub-trop¬ 
ical effect; fine for lawns. Finest mixed, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS (VELVET FLOWER) 
SALPIGLOSSIS (A). The quaint, funnel-shaped flowers some¬ 
what resemble those of the Petunia; beautiful range of colors; 
234 feet tall and a continuous bloomer. Finest mixed, pkt. 10c; 
34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
SALVIA AMERICA. Plants do not grow over 15 inches high, 
with the spike of brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well above 
the plant, making a total height of about 2 feet. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 
75c; 34 oz. $1.25; oz. $2.25. 
SCABIOSA or MOURNING BRIDE (A). A free-flowering an¬ 
nual. Very effective for garden decoration. Double mixed. Pkt. 
10c; 34 oz. 25c; 34 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) (A). Hardy, growing 134 
to 2 feet high and covered with bright, showy, butterfly-like 
blossoms. Large flowering. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 
SNAPDRAGON, or ANTIRRHINUM (P). One of the most 
useful and showy plants. Of almost every shade and color. 
Half hardy. Mixed, pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
University of California De Luxe Mixture, Rust Proof. The 
grower makes the following statement. In our University of 
California De Luxe Mixture we are proud to offer the Univer¬ 
sity of California Mixture supplemented by the addition of a 
wide range of colors not found in the original mixture. Pkt. 10c; 
34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
SNOW IN SUMMER (Cerastium Tomentosum) (P). A very 
pretty dwarf white leaved edging plant, bearing small white 
flowers suitable for the rockery. Pkt. 10c. 
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus) Double Chrysanthemum Flower¬ 
ing (A). This pretty sunflower grows to be about 3 feet high 
and has late in summer bright golden yellow flowers on stiff 
stem, fine for cutting. Pkt. 5c; 34 oz. 20c; 34 oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
SWEET ROCKET (Hesperis) (P). Also known as Dame’s 
Rocket and Dame’s Violet; grows from 2 to 3 feet high and bears 
spikes of showy fragrant flowers. Mixed, pkt. 5c. 
SWEET WILLIAM (P). Hardy, producing a splendid effect in 
beds and borders with rich and varied flowers. 
Mixed Double. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
Mixed Single. Pkt. 5c; 34 oz. 25c; 34 oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
THUNBERGIA (Black-Eyed Susan) (A). One of the best trail¬ 
ing plants for boxes, vases, etc. Neat, compact growth. The 
pretty flowers, an inch in diameter. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 
VERBENA (A). Very few annuals will make such a gorgeous 
display during the summer months. Start seed in the house or 
under glass early in the spring and transplant after 3 or 4 
inches of growth. Mammoth extra choice, mixed, pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 
40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
VINCA (Periwinkle) (P). Glossy green foliage, suitable for sum¬ 
mer bedding. If sown early under glass and transplated in a 
warm, sheltered situation will bloom in summer and autumn. 
About 15 inches high. Mixed, single, pkt. 10c. 
