OLDS’ PETUNIAS 
Petunias are gaining rapidly in popularity, 
especially among the city gardeners. They suc¬ 
ceed with little attention, everywhere, do well 
under varying conditions of soil and bloom 
throughout the summer. They are equally at¬ 
tractive planted in mass plantings or in small 
quantities in porch boxes. 
1095. Cockatoo. H. A. Is a fascinating 
Petunia of the bedding class. Flowers are a 
royal purple with v/hite blotches. The plants 
are compact, measuring about one foot high. It 
is a very unusual Petunia and one that will at¬ 
tract attention wherever grown. Pkt., lOc; 2 
pkts., 15c; 1/16 oz., 50c; Vs oz,, 90c; V4 oz., 
$1.60; 1/2 oz., $3.10; oz., $6.00. 
1093. Rose Gem. (Nana Compacta.) H. A. 
A new dwarf pink Petunia identical to Pink 
Gem in growth but darker flowers. See page 5. 
Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c; Vs oz., 60c; Vi oz., 
$1.10; 1/2 02 ., $2.10; oz., $4.00. 
1091. Yellow Dainty Lady. H. A. (Hy- 
brida.) Our new yellow Petunja which we in¬ 
troduced three years ago. It won an award in the 
Royal Horticulture Society in England and an 
sward in the All-America trials in the United 
States. See what we have to say about this 
new Petunia on page 5. Pkt. of 600 seeds, 26c; 
1/16 oz., $8.00; i/s oz., $15.00; 1/4 oz., $24.00; 
V 2 oz., $46.00; oz., $85.00. 
1097. Elk’s Pride. (Grandiflora.) H. A. 
The best large flowering purple Petunia. See 
page 5. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $2.50; 
Vs oz., $4.60; Vi oz., $8.00. 
Star of California Petunia. 
1104. Star of California. (Balcony.) H. A. 
This is a magnificent Petunia of the balcony 
type. Bred with extremely long branches. The 
flowers are a rich velvety violet with a touch 
of crimson, starred with five pure white blotch¬ 
es. The effect in window boxes or hanging bas¬ 
kets is dazzling. In some localities this variety 
will not bloom true. However, it is well worth 
trying. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 50c; Vi 
oz., 90c; 1/2 oz., $1.70; oz., $3.30. Plants, 40c 
dozen. 
1089. Hollywood Star. H. A. This Petunia 
is unique in the shape of its flowers which con¬ 
sist of a five-point star. See page 2 for com¬ 
plete description. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; Vi 
oz., $3.20; 1/2 oz., $6.25; oz., $12.00. 
1094. Martha Washington. H. A. A dwarf 
Petunia with unique colored flowers. The flow¬ 
ers resemble a Martha Washington Pelargonium 
from which it gets its name. See page 5 for 
complete description. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c; 
1/16 oz., $2.00; Vs oz., $3.75; Vi oz., $7.00; 
1/2 oz., $13.00; oz., $24.00. 
1109. Salmon Supreme. H. A. A new bed¬ 
ding Petunia of the Hybrida Nana Compacta 
type. _ The salmon-pink color is unusual in 
Petunias and is its outstanding recommendation. 
Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 30c. 
HOW TO PLANT FLOWER SEEDS 
Most flowering plants will live in almost any 
soil, but to give them a fair chance to develop, 
some care must be taken to make the ground 
suitable to their needs. The soil best adapted 
to flowering plants is generally a light friable 
loam, containing enough sand to make it porous, 
thoroughly pulverized and enriched with liberal 
amounts of bone meal or Vigoro. Make the seed 
bed as fine, smooth and level as possible, except 
that a slight rounding of the bed is desirable 
that it may be well drained; do not plant when 
the ground is wet and do not plant too early. 
The ground must be thoroughly warm for most 
flower seeds. Cover each lot of seeds to a 
uniform depth which should not be more than 
four to six times the diameter of the seed; 
press the soil firmly over the seed; plant in rows 
so that the plantlets may be easily seen; thin 
to prevent crowding. We advise protecting early 
set plants with Hi-Caps. See page 54. 
1100. Olds’ Finest Mixed. H. A. The 
largest and richest of all Petunias. A selection 
of the choicest ruffled California giants. Start 
seeds in flats or window boxes. Pkt., 25c; 2 
pkts., 45c; 1/16 oz., $3.00; Vs oz., $5,00; V 4 
oz., $9.00; V 2 oz., $17.00; oz., $32.00. 
1101. Rose of Heaven. (Nana Erecta.) 
Quite similar to Rosy Morn but excels it in its 
rich brilliant rose color without the white 
throat. Pkt., 5c; Vs oz., 40c; 1/4 oz., 70c; Ve 
oz., $1.15; oz., $2.00. Plants, 40c dozen. 
1102. Choice Mixed. (Nana Erecta.) H. A. 
Will produce an abundance of small, bright 
flowers. This is the type to use for bedding. 
Pkt., 5c; V 4 oz., 50c; V 2 oz., 90c; oz., $1.60. 
1103. Rosy Morn. (Nana Erecta.) H. A. 
Compact plants bearing a profusion of beau¬ 
tiful flowers 1% inches in diameter, with 
throats of silvery-white, the rest of the flower 
heavily flushed with soft, rosy pink. Very pop¬ 
ular for porch boxes and bedding. Pkt., lOc; 
2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 50c; 14 oz., 85c; V 2 oz., 
$1.60; oz., $3.00. Plants, 40o dozen. 
1107. Deep Blue-Purple. (Balcony.) H. A. 
A fine Petunia for bedding or _ window boxes. 
The color is a deep purple which blends well 
with red geraniums and other bedding plants. 
Pkt., 10 c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 70c; V 4 oz., 
$1.20; V 2 OZ., $2.26; oz., $4.00. Plants, 40c 
dozen. 
1098. Coerulea. (Single Fringed.) H. A. 
A beautiful sky-blue large flowering ruffled va¬ 
riety. See page 5. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 
oz., $3.00; Vs oz., $5.00; Vi oz., $9.00; V 2 oz., 
$17.00; oz., $32.00. 
1099. Ruffled Giant Marilyn. H. A. A 
fancy type of ruffled Petunia of a beautiful 
salmon shade. Flowers measure from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. See page 3 for complete 
description. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., 
$6.26; Vs OZ., $12.00; Vi oz., $23.00; 1/2 oz., 
$46.00. 
1105. Pink Gem. IT. A. (Nana Compacta.) 
The first of a new race of charming miniature 
Petunias. The neat compact plant grows about 
6 inches high and is literally smothered with 
pink blossoms. As many as thirty flowers have 
been counted on a single plant. Individual blos¬ 
soms will measure two Inches across. Plant 
this delightful little flower in window boxes, 
pots, rock gardens, and in beds edged with a 
dwarf blue flower such as Ageratum. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 50c; 1/4 oz., 80c; V 2 oz., 
$1.40; oz., $2.50. 
1092. General Dodds. (Hybrida.) IT. A. 
Our new flaming red Petunia that holds its 
color in hot weather. We have discontinued 
Flaming Velvet and are offering this variety in 
its place as we think it much superior. See 
page 5 for complete description. Pkt., 10c; 2 
pkts., 15c; V 4 oz., 45c; V 2 oz., 70c; oz., $1.25. 
1108. Blue Bedder. H. A. (Nana Compacta.) 
Rich true blue bedding Petunia. See page 3 for 
description. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; V 4 oz., 80c; 
V 2 oz., $1.50; oz., $2.50. 
1090. Velvet Ball. H. A. A dwarf Petunia 
with mahogany red flowers passing to a violet 
hue. The color combination makes it appear like 
velvet. See page 2 for complete description. 
Pkt., 26c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $3.75; Vh oz., 
$7.00; 1/4 oz., $13.00; 1/2 oz., $25.00. 
Max, Fringed, All Double Petunia. 
1106. Maximum Fringed, All Double. H. A. 
Here is a Petunia that comes practically 
100% double and semi-double or carnation 
flowered right from the seed. Heretofore most 
double Petunias have had to be propagated from 
cuttings as only 10 to 15% would come double 
from seed. The flowers are of many brilliant and 
intermediate colors. Very large, actually 
measuring as much as five inches across and 
exquisitely ruffled and fringed. It makes a very 
beautiful pot plant and a showy display in the 
window box. Pkt., 25 seeds, 26c; 2 pkts., 40c; 
100 seeds, 75c; 1/16 oz., $20.00. 
1096. Inimitable. (Hybrida.) H. A. Blotched 
flowers of pink and white. An ideal variety for 
a mass planting. See page 4. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 
50c; 1/2 oz., 90c; oz., $1.50. 
FLOWERS FOR SPECIAL USES 
Annuals for Cut 
Acroclinium. Coreopsis. 
Antirrhinum. 
Arctotis. 
Aster. 
Calendula. 
Calliopsis. 
Candytuft. 
Carnation. 
Centaurea. 
Dianthus. 
Didiscus. 
Gaillardia. 
Gomphrena. 
Gypsophila. 
Helichrysum, 
Larkspur. 
Marigold. 
Chrysanthemum. Mignonette. 
Clarkia. Nasturtium. 
Flowers. 
Petunia. 
Phlox. 
Poppy. 
Pyrethrum 
Salpiglossis. 
Scabiosa. 
Schizanthus. 
Stocks. 
Sweet Peas. 
Verbena. 
Zinnia. 
Annuals That Do Well In A Slightly Moist Soil. 
Amaranthus. Marigold. Mignonette. 
Calendula. Marvel of Peru. Ricinus. 
Larkspur. 
Annuals Which Withstand Drought. 
Ageratum. 
Alyssum. 
Arctotis. 
Bartonia. 
Brachycome. 
Calliopsis. 
Caridytuft. 
Centaurea. 
Coreopsis. 
Cosmos. 
Cynoglossum. 
Dianthus. 
Dimorphotheca. 
Euphorbia. 
Gaillardia. 
Helianthus. 
Hollyhock. 
Humulus. 
Marigold. 
Marvel of Peru. 
Petunia. 
Portulaca. 
Scabiosa. 
Statice. 
Verbena. 
Vinca. 
Zinnia. 
Annuals for Dwarf Edging. 
Ageratum. Nasturtium (Dwarf). 
Alyssum. Pansy. 
Lobelia. Portulaca. 
Marigold (French). Verbena Compacta. 
Marigold (Signata Viola. 
Pumila). Zinnia Lilliput. 
Myosotis. 
Annuals for Fragrance. 
Alyssum. Heliotrope. Stocks. 
Candsrtuft. Mignonette. Sweet Peas. 
Carnation. Nicotiana. Sweet William. 
Centaurea Imperialis. Scabiosa. Wallflower. 
Annuals for Poor Soil. 
Alyssum. 
Antirrhinum, 
Celosia. 
Clarkia. 
Cosmos. 
Euphorbia. 
Godetia. 
Kochia. 
Nasturtium, 
Portulaca. 
Statice. 
Venidium, 
Verbena. 
Annuals Which Prefer a Lime Soil. 
Amaranthus. Hunnemannia. Stocks. 
Dianthus. Mignonette, Wallflower. 
Flowers for Semi-Shade, 
Aquilegia. Clarkia. 
Beilis Perennis. Godetia. 
Campanula. Linaria. 
Centaurea. Lupin. 
Myosotis. 
Pansy. 
Sweet William. 
