Perpetual-flowering Carnations 
Cuphea, Firefly 
Helichrysum, New Dwarf Hybrids 
Carnations and Dianthus 
We offer originators’ seeds of the following choice products of 
Allwood Bros., of Hayward’s Heath, England. 
HARDY COTTAGE CARNATIONS. Years of patient crossing and 
recrossing of the older herbaceous garden Carnations with modern 
types has produced a race of plants extremely hardy and so vigor¬ 
ous that no staking is necessary. The large, double flowers, in all 
colors, bloom all summer. Originators’ pkt. 50 cts. 
PERPETUAL-FLOWERING CARNATIONS. The finest strain 
in the world of these beautiful, hardy perennials. As bedding plants 
they flower during the entire summer; under glass they may be 
had in bloom all year. A mixture of large flowers in exquisite 
colorings. Originators’ pkt. 50 cts. 
PERPETUAL BORDER CARNATIONS. These combine the hardi¬ 
ness, shape, and beauty of the Border Carnation with the continued 
flowering of the Perpetual • Carnation. Ideal hardy perennials, 
blooming all summer. Mixed colors. Originators’ pkt. 50 cts. 
DIANTHUS, NEW BLUE. Believed to be the only blue Dianthus in 
the world. It is lavender-blue, of a beautiful, bright, pleasing 
shade. The individual flowers are small, but are borne profusely 
in Winch trusses from July to September. Originators’ pkt. $1. 
DIANTHUS ALLWOODI ALPINUS. A new race of dwarf, hardy 
perennials for the rock-garden, blooming from spring to near winter, 
in a beautiful mixture of all colors. Originators’ pkt. 50 cts. 
Allwoodi, Single Mixed Allwoodi, Double Mixed 
Dianthus, Loveliness Dianthus, Delight 
Sweet Wivelsfield, Single Mixed 
Sweet Wivelsfield, Double Mixed 
Each, in Originators’ sealed packet, 50 cts. 
Note. All these will produce flowering plants in from 6J4 to 9 
months of sowing seed. Instructions for culture are sent with eaeh. 
HARDY CARNATIONS, FINEST MIXED. U. S. Grown. An 
improved type, remarkable for the many flowers open at one time. 
They are inches across, cover the plant, are very double, and 
are of all colors. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Celosia plumosa superba. Great fluffy plumes in the most 
brilliant and varied colors. We offer a highly bred strain which is the 
result of 30 years’ careful selection. Celosias are annuals of simple 
culture. Height, 3 feet. Pkt. 25 cts., J^oz. $1, 34oz. $1.50. 
Cociiscornb, royal velvet. This new crimson sort is re¬ 
markably free flowering. The old-time 
Cockscomb produced a center head; in Royal 
Velvet this center flower is larger and it is 
surrounded by many smaller clusters in basal branches. Height, 
2 feet. Annual. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
MIRACLE. Enormous size of the plush-like combs and odd color¬ 
ings! We see brilliant shades of red, from dark crimson to scarlet, 
then salmon, bronze, gold, through purple to pink and white. 
Plants grow 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 25 cts., Hoz. $1, J^oz. $1.50. 
Cornflower, Lilac Lady. A foot-high annual of the easiest 
culture, this ideal edging plant bears flowers of a bright lilac-mauve 
hue. Valuable for borders and for bedding, where it gives us a new 
color note. Excellent pot-plant. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
ALL-AMERICA 
WINNER, 1939 
Rcmarliabic Advance in Delphiniums 
Giant Pacific Hybrids, larger and finer, are resistant to mildew 
(except white). Two-inch florets on enormous spikes make them 
excellent for exhibition. 
LIGHT BLUE SHADES. Individual florets range in color from light 
to medium blue, while the center of each is white, fawn or black. 
DARK BLUE SHADES. The range in color is from medium blue 
to dark blue, with white and dark “bees” for contrast. 
MIXTURE OF BLUES. A combination of the above. 
LAVENDER SHADES LIGHT VIOLET SHADES 
LAVENDER PASTEL SHADES DARK VIOLET SHADES 
Above seven, each, pkt. 75 cts., 3 pkts. $2 
KING ARTHUR SERIES. Brilliant royal violet. 
GUINEVERE SERIES. Light pink-lavender self. 
SUMMER SKIES SERIES. Clearest light blue. CLEAR WHITE. 
Above four, each, pkt. $1, 3 pkts. $2.50 
Cosmos, Sensation. A new, early, large Cosmos. Its mam¬ 
moth flowers are 4 to 5 inches across, with wide, fluted florets. Height, 
4 feet; it flowers in the exceptionally short period of 10 weeks from seed. 
Pinkie. Beautiful pink. Pkt. 25 cts., }^oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 
Purity. Pure white. Pkt. 25 cts., )4oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 
Sensation, Crimson. Pkt. 25 cts., )4oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 
Sensation, Single, Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., J4oz. 60 cts., oz. $2. 
Sensation, Double, Mixed. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Cuphea, Firefly. A compact, spreading annual, about 1 foot 
high. The flowers are fluted and their color is a deep rosy scarlet, 
deepening to almost purple at the center. The plants bloom in about 
five months from the time seed is sown. Pkt. 50 cts., 3 pkts. $1.25. 
Cynoglossum, Firmament. New type of Chinese Forget- 
me-not. Free-flowering; as easy to grow as any 
other annual. Covered all summer with bright 
indigo-blue blooms, Myosotis-like and per- 
ALL-AMERICA 
WINNER, 1939 
fumed. Height 18 inches. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. 
DImorphofheca, Orange Glory. Bright orange, daisy-like 
flowers are 2)/^ inches across, and the prostrate plants are more 
compact than the type. Annual. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Helichrysum, New Dwarf Hybrids. These new Straw 
Flowers are really compact and only 15 inches high. They make 
Everlastings valuable for bedding and for garden decoration. 
White Yellow Mixed Rose Salmon-Red 
Each, pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 4 colors, 85 cts. 
Impatiens, Pink Butterfly. A tall annual, useful for the 
back of the border, for planting amid shrubs or as specimens in the 
center of an annual bed. Attaining 6 to 7 feet in rich soil, it has 
pleasing salmon-pink flowers, 2 inches across. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Ipomoea (Morning-Glory), Scarlett O’Hara. 
Winner of the Gold Medal of the All-America 
Seed Selections two years in succession. 
Seed is scarce, and we request you to order 
ALL-AMERICA 
WINNER, 1939 
at once. The flowers are medium large, 3J^ inches in diameter, and 
a striking carnelian-red. It comes into bloom quickly and the flowers 
remain open longer than other Ipomoeas. Small pkt. 25 cts., large 
pkt. 50 cts., J^oz. $2.50, oz. $4.50. 
STUMPP & WALTER CO., NEW YORK CITY 
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