ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
LANTANA (al 
A Brazilian shrub that makes a splendid display the first 
season from seed. Above the large somber green leaves 
Verbena-like clusffers of fragrant flowers rise in prolonged 
succession. In a single cluster all the shades of crimson, rose, 
yellow, and orange appear. 
.Mixed Hybrids. 1 kt. lOe. 
LINARIA, Miniature Snapdragon (a) 
This interesting species bears flowers wh.ch resemble mini¬ 
ature Snapdragons ending in single elongated spurs. It in¬ 
cludes both trailing and erect growing varieties which are 
little known but worthy of greater attention. Height, 8 to 18 
inches. 
.Maroccaiia Mixed. This is an erect sort with finely cut foliage 
and with blossoms clustered on upright spikes. The colors 
which are varied embrace many shades of crimson, orange, 
and blue. The plant is in flower within two months. Pkt. lOe. 
LINUM, Crimson Flax (a) 
Hrandiflorum rubruiii. An old favorite with large, rich crim¬ 
son blooms borne profusely on plants growing 18 to 24 inches 
tall. Though the flowers last only one day, new ones appear 
every morning. Pkt. 10c. 
LOBELIA (a) 
-A. dainty and continuous blooming annual of compact 
growth, remarkable for its profusion of beautiful blue flow¬ 
ers. Unexcelled for edging, ribbon beds, hanging baskets or 
window boxes. Height, about 6 inches. 
Coinpacta, Crystal Palace. Erect and very free blooming. 
Best dark blue for edging. Pine for pots. Pkt. 10c. 
Sapphire. A superb variety of pendulous habit. It has large 
deep blue flowers with a white eye, suitable for window boxes 
and hanging baskets. Pkt. 15c. 
LUPIN, Sun Dials 
Thrive in almost any situation. Sow where they are to 
bloom in Maj% and as plants grow, thin out to 1 foot apart. 
The annual varieties bloom freely from June until September, 
and the perennials make a fine addition to the hardy border. 
Kussell Lupins. See inside back cover. 
Hartwegii, Annual, Mixed. 2 feet high. All shades and colors. 
Gorgeous. Pkt. 10c. 
Polyphyllus Perennial, Mixed. 3 feet high. Long spikes of 
blossoms in Spiing and early Summer. Hardy. Pkt. 10c. 
MARIGOLD (a) 
Late in the season when many other growing things are 
past their prime, these plants supply an abundance of deco¬ 
rative blossoms. Their tones of orange and yellow blend 
well when the flowers are arranged loosely in bowls and 
vases. The bright green foliage is finely cut. and the stems 
are stout. Tall Marigolds give charm to thei border, while 
the dwarfs are valuable for bed,ding and edging plants. 
Gigantea, Orange Sunset. (Novelty) See page 2. 
Chrysantheinuin Marigolds. A new strain of Marigold Hybrids 
identical in form of flower with the lovely incurved Chrysan¬ 
themum. Plants are very floriferous and the stems are good 
and strong for cutting. A great advance in African Marigolds 
and comes in orange, golden orange, and yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
Gigantea Sunset Giants. See page 3. 
Crown of Gold. See page 3. 
Dwarf Royal Scot, Alldouble, Special Mention, All-America 
Selections 1937. Royal Scot is a new achievement in Marigolds, 
new in color and new in that it is dwarf and double. Its 
growth is dwarf and bushy, every plant of a uniform shape 
and height of about 10 to 12 inche.s. Color is a rich mahogany 
and gold in uniform stripes. Pkt. 2,5c. 
Marigold Golden West. New Carnation-flowered Marigold; 
earlier, larger, more dwarfed, and more floriferous than 
Guinea Gold. Flowers are fully double, bright, rich orange. 
3% inches and more across, with petals loosely and gracefully 
placed. Plants 
grow about 2% 
feet tall, and as 
they branch very 
freely from near 
the base, the stems 
are quite long and 
the flowers are to 
be had along the 
sides as well as on 
top. Blooms in 
about 15 weeks 
from seed. Pkt. 25c. 
AFRICAN TALL 
DOUBLE! (Tagetes 
erecta). Very large 
globular flowers 
composed of com¬ 
pact tubular or 
quilled petals. The 
stems should h(- 
cut carefully t o 
avoid the some¬ 
what disagreeable 
odor when bruised. 
Height, 2% feet. 
Orange Prince. 
Rich, deep orange. 
I*kt. 10c. 
.Mixed. I'kf. lOc. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM MARIGOLDS 
GUINEA GOLD (African). Carnation-like petals and unusually 
brilliant golden color makes this flower outstanding among 
Marigolds. It lacks much of the pungent odor of other Mari¬ 
golds. The plant blooms very freely. Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
YELLOW SUPREME. Gold Medal, All-America Selections, 
1935. It is a companion flower to Guinea Gold. The color is 
a delightful light lemon yellow, flowers medium sized, loosely 
ruffled. Free-blooming, 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. 
FRENCH (Tagetes patula). This Marigold is more floriferous 
than the African, but bears smaller flowers. As a rule, in¬ 
stead of being quilled the petals are flat and overlapping. 
They are often two-toned, which adds to their beauty. 
Tall Double. These ai’e useful for border decoration and pro¬ 
duce handsome cut flowers. Height, 2 feet. 
Mixed Shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Dwarf Double. These small symmetrically rounded plants 
have few equals for bedding and edging. They bloom from 
early Summer until frost. 
Mixed Shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Dw'arf French, Double, Monarch Strain. Award of Merit, All- 
America Selections, 1934. An excellent variety for low bor¬ 
ders. A vers'' compact type, with large double flowers, in a 
wide range of colors, in combination of orange, bronze, yellow 
and mahogany. 
Earnest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Dw'arf French Double Hamiony. See inside back cover. 
French Dwarf Single. This variety is quite similar in habit 
and usefulness to the dwarf double sorts except that each 
blossom has a single row of petals of rich golden yellow, 
beautifully blotched at the center with a clean edged spot of 
velvety garnet. 
Mixed Shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Signata Pumila Little Giant. The smallest of all Marigold 
plants growing only 6 inches high with large golden yellow 
flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
MARVEL OF PERU (See Four-o'clock) 
MIGNONETTE, Reseda Odorata (a) 
This old-fashioned flower still enjoys the greatest popular¬ 
ity. Grown for its sweet perfume, which is most pronounced 
when grown in a light sandy soil. Height. G to 10 inches. 
E''inest Mixed. Includes only large flowering varieties of sweet 
scented Mignonette. Pkt. 10<‘. 
MORNING GLORY (See Ipomoea) 
MOSS ROSE (See Portulaca) 
NEMESIA (ra) 
This plant is excellent for edging purposes. Plants send 
up many slender stalks crowned with fairy-like flowers, some¬ 
thing like the Schizanthus. When the flowers fade they may 
be trimmed back and will bloom again. Their colors run from 
the brightest reds, yellows, oranges, to the brightest blues 
and purples. Height. G to 12 inches. 
(’ompacta Triumph, E^inest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15c. 
NICOTIANA, Flowering Tobacco (a) 
stately plants producing large, trumpet shaped, blooms 
until frost Fine for beds and borders. Height. 2 to 5 feet. 
.\ffinis Hybrids, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c. 
NIEREMBERGIA HIPPOMANICA 
(Novelty) See i)age 3. 
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