All flower seeds priced at 10c per packet, 3 packets 25c. Postpaid. 
If larger amounts are desired, write us giving quantity wanted, and we will quote special prices. 
Sweet Wivelsfield Dianthus 
DAISY—PAINTED 
or Pyrethrum 
Plant from September thru March 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom — 4 months 
Large Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from white and 
pink to deep rose and crimson, with lacy, fern-like foliage, 
and 12 to 24 inch spread, two feet in height. Long lasting cut 
flowers, blooms in spring and in fall. 
Kilgore's Single and Double Mixed. 
DIANTHUS—CHINESE PINKS 
Plant from September thru March 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—3 months 
The Dianthus, or China Pinks, are extremely popular be¬ 
cause of their varied and lovely rich coloring. They are hardy 
and have few equals in profusion of beautiful bloom. The 
plants grow 12 to 18 inches tall and are fine for massing, bor¬ 
dering, and cut-flowers. Plants should stand 4 to 6 inches 
apart. 
Sweet Wivelsfield. Large, sweet-scented flowers, resembling 
Sweet William. Borne in clusters well above the foliage. In¬ 
cludes many fine colors of single flowers. 
Mourning Cloak. Dark Mahogany red Dianthus, with vel¬ 
vety black sheen, each petal bordered white, giving an at¬ 
tractive lace-like effect. 
Kilgore's Medal Mixture. Composed of a mixture of all 
different colors and varieties. 
GAILLARDIA—BLANKET FLOWER 
Plant any month in the year. 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom — 2-3 months 
These are brilliant, wheel-like flowers of gorgeous yellow, 
orange, and dark crimson hues, very desirable for cutting. 
Give them sandy soil, moist but thoroughly well drained. 
They require exposure to full sunlight as they are sun-loving 
flowers. 
GLOBE AMARANTH OR FLORIDA BACHELOR'S 
BUTTON (Gomphrena) 
Plant from February thru July 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—3 months 
A very showy, everlasting flower with clover-like heads. 
Grows to a height of about 18 inches. Very valuable for 
edgings. 
GOURD—ORNAMENTAL 
Plant from February thru May 
Approx, time seed sowing to fruit—4 months 
During recent years, gourds have become esteemed lor 
many uses in addition to the vines furnishing a good shade. 
The small fancy gourds are excellent toys for children, while 
the larger gourds may be used in table arrangements as dip¬ 
pers, sugar troughs, spoons, bowls, also as birdhouses and 
nests. Highly colored fruits. Support vines on a trellis or 
fence. 
HELIANTHUS—Ornamental Sunflower 
Plant from February thru August 
Approx, time seed sounng to bloom — l 1 /' z -2 months 
Grows 4 to 7 inches tall and is very showy. The immense, 
brilliant flowers resemble chrysanthemums. It is easily grown 
and is especially suited to muck land or low soil with plenty 
of moisture. Sow seed thinly, cover % inch deep, and thin out 
to 2 feet apart. 
HELICHRYSUM—STRAWF LOWER 
Plant from September thru March 
Approx, time seed solving to bloom — 2-2 x / % months 
Large, showy flowers of straw-like texture which retain 
their brilliant colors when dry, making them useful for deco¬ 
rative purposes in winter, when they will keep indefinitely. 
The seed should be sown where plants are to bloom and thin¬ 
ned out 1 foot apart. When drying for preservation, cut with 
long stems and hang them in the shade, with their heads down 
so that the stems will dry straight. 
LARKSPUR 
Plant from September thru January 
Approx time seed sowing to bloom — 2y z -3 months 
This is the annual form of the always-popular Delphinium, 
and blooms quickly from autumn-sown seed. The range of 
color includes all shades of blue, pink, red, and white, borne 
on long spikes. The seed should be sown about y 8 inch deep, 
and the seedlings thinned to stand from 12 to 18 inches apart. 
They like plenty of fertilizer, full sun, and an abundance of 
water. 
LUPIN—LUPINUS 
Plant from September thru December 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom — 2-2 x / % months 
Plants make decorative, palm-like foliage and stems cov¬ 
ered with bristly hairs. Flowers are pea-shaped, borne in 
spires of varying length. Exceptionally desirable for cutting 
and bedding. Thin the plants to 12 inches apart. They like 
full sun but will flourish in partial shade. Their one require¬ 
ment is abundance of water during the blooming season. 
Fertilize very little, if at all. 
DOUBLE MARIGOLDS 
Plant from September thru May and again in September 
Approx, time seed sovnng to bloom — lVo-2 months 
These tall, aromatic plants, with fern-like foliage, produce 
gigantic, double, frilled flowers of much greater size and sub¬ 
stance than the old-fashioned types. They make a splendid 
garden show and are magnificent when cut. Plant the seed 
*4 inch deep and thin or transplant the seedlings 1 to 2 feet 
apart. 
Crown of Gold (collarette type), (new). Gold Medal — All- 
America Selection 1937. Flowers are bright golden-orange 
color, having a collar of big, wide, drooping petals. Plants 
grow about two feet tall, bloom early and profusely for a 
long period. Beautiful in the garden and excellent for cut¬ 
ting. The only Marigold with entirely odorless foliage. This 
new variety has been given the highest rating by All-America 
judges. 
Tall African Double. Plants 2 1 / 2 to 3 feet high, produce 
immense ball-shaped, perfectly double blooms on long stiff 
stems. Excellent for beds and cutting. 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered Hybrids (new). These hybrids con¬ 
sist of a variety of new and distinct flower types, varying in 
size of bloom from 2 to 4 inches in diameter. The different 
types of flowers are most fascinating and contain all shades 
of orange and yellow. The plants are about 3 feet high, sup¬ 
porting masses of flowers on fine, long stems for cutting. 
Guinea Gold Marigold. The masses of lovely golden orange 
flowers cascade down the sides of the pyramidal plants like 
showers of molten gold. The flowers are semi-double and 
loosely ruffled, and the plants are about 2% feet high. Its fine 
keeping qualities have helped to make it one of the most 
popular Marigolds on the market. 
Yellow Supreme Marigold. 
Like Guinea Gold it is very free flowering, compact, and 
somewhat pyramidal in habit, 2 to 2 ] / 2 feet tall, bearing 
loosely ruffled, carnation-flowered blossoms. The color is a 
creamy, lemon yellow. The light golden-yellow petals fairly 
glow and sparkle in the sunshine. The flowers are very large, 
somewhat larger than Guinea Gold. 
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