^^Flower Seeds for Florists^^ 
PETUNIAS—Continued 
The Balconies 
Because of their strong, rather spreading growth and fairly 
large flowers this class will grow and flower freely outdoors where 
summer conditions are most trying. With a few exceptions that 
are noted, the Balconies are fairly tall, or strong where a strong 
growth is necessary or where conditions are trying for the dwarf 
Hybridas, the stronger Balconies are suggested. Their tendency 
to make a sprawling growth gives them value for porch or window 
boxes. 
* Black Prince. Rich velvety crimson-red with true Balcony habit. 
Comes practically 100% true to color. The finest variety where 
this color can be used. Tr. pkt., 35c; Viq oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00. 
Carmine King. Rich coppery rose with dark throat of medium 
dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., 35c; %6 oz., $1.25. 
*Blue Star. Quite uniformly starred white on dark blue. Fairly 
compact in growth and effectively used for bedding. Tr. pkt., 
25c; ^ oz., 90c; 1 oz., $3.15. 
Royal Purple. Bright royal purple shade with typical Balcony 
habit. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 85c; ^ oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.50. 
Venosa. Rich lilac rose with dark throat. Medium dwarf and 
effective for bedding. Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.50. 
Blue. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 85c; Vi oz., $1.60. 
Cornflower Blue. A mid blue shade. Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 
80c; Vi oz., $1.50. 
White, Crimson, Rose, Mixture. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 85c; 1 oz., $2.90. 
Dwarf Hybridas 
Also sometimes referred to as “Nana Compacta” because of their 
uniformly dwarf compact growth. This habit makes the Dwarf 
Hybridas the most popular class for bedding, growing in flats or 
pots and for combinations. Of strong enuf growth to flourish under 
average summer conditions. As a class they come quite generally 
true to color, tho a few breaks will occur in any seed grown 
plants. 
*Admiral. Most attractive of all the dwarf blue bedding 
petunias. The flowers have a ruffled edge and can be 
classed as medium size Grandifloras. Ideal for bedding 
or pots. We use only the German originator’s stock and are 
glad to report a supply on the way as this is written. Tr. 
pkt., 75c; Vs2 oz., $1.75; Viq oz., $3.25; Vs oz., $6.00. 
Alderman. Clear deep violet blue. Medium dwarf and excellent 
for bedding. Tr. pkt., 25c; V, oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Blue Ball. Very uniformly dwarf violet blue. A typical Nana 
Compacta in habit and practically 100% true in color and 
habit, making it especially wanted by growers of petunias in 
flats. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 75c; Vi oz., $1.35; 1 oz., $4.50. 
Cream Star (New—All American Silver Medal Winner). A soft 
creamy white; flowers bluntly star shaped prolificly produced. 
Good uniformly compact habit. Tr. pkts. only 50c. 
Blue Bedder. Fairly deep blue shaded violet, medium dwarf. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Blue Bird. Well liked deep velvety blue. Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 
75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Cockatoo. Violet blue irregularly marked and starred white. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 75c; % oz., $1.25. 
Commander. Crimson with white star. An excellent dwarf 
starred variety but like all in this class, a small percentage will 
sometimes come all crimson or largely white, but it is generally 
well liked. Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.50; ^ oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $10.00. 
Dwarf General Dodds. The strong crimson red of the original 
General Dodds is now available in this uniformly dwarf variety. 
Quite effective for bedding or pots where this color can be used. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 85c; 1 .oz., $3.00. 
Dwarf Senator. Extra dwarf well rounded habit, fairly dark 
blue flowers with white throat. Popular for small pots as well 
as for bedding where conditions are favorable. Tr. pkt., 50c. 
Elf. Rather light or blush pink with uniformly dwarf habit. An 
original and desirable variety where a light effect is wanted. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; V.6 oz., $1.00. 
*Glow. Described under “Items of Special Value” and pic¬ 
tured in natural color on front cover. While we have a 
strong supply of seed, we advise early ordering for the supply 
is generally not heavy. See Novelty List Page 2 for further 
description. Tr. pkt., 75c; V32 oz., $2.50; V16 oz., $4.50; 
Vs oz., $8.00. 
* Heavenly Blue. Medium to light silvery blue. A standard 
choice bedding variety that comes quite true to color. Tr. pkt., 
50c; Vs oz., 90c; Vi oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.75. 
Howard’s Star Dwarf. More restricted and not so strong in 
growth as the original stock. Choice, but requires fairly 
favorable conditions to do well. Tr. pkt. only, 35c. 
*King Henry. Well described by calling it a dwarf Black 
Prince. The rich velvety red and uniformly dwarf habit of 
King Henry give it outstanding value. Tr. pkt., 50c; %2 oz., 
$1.25; Vie oz., $2.25; Vs oz., $4.00. 
Lady Bird. Deep rose shaded scarlet with a uniformly dwarf 
rounded growth gives Lady Bird particular value for bedding 
or small pot plant work as well as flat growing. Tr. pkt., 75c; 
%2 oz., $2.50. 
Little Blue^tar. Clear fairly dark violet blue with white star 
and a nicely rounded dwarf growth. The irregular coloring of 
the starred type is almost entirely overcome in Little Blue Star, 
leaving it particularly attractive for bedding, flats or small pots. 
Tr. pkts., only 35c. 
* Celestial Rose Improved. A selection by the European 
originator of Celestial Rose that clearly improves the original 
stock in size, uniformly nice rounded hahit and slightly in 
color that is deeper. In our trial ground line of it along¬ 
side regular Celestial Rose we easily decided that the Im¬ 
proved strain was well worth the difference in cost. We 
are glad to say our seed supply is assured. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
Vs oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $10.00. 
* Norma. Violet blue with white star. Of dwarf habit and choice 
for bedding or small pots. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 45c; 1 oz., 
$1.50. 
*Rose of Heaven. A well known standard rose pink for bedding. 
Differs from Celestial Rose principally in being not quite so 
uniformly dwarf. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*Rose Queen Improved. Deep rose, with a fairly uniform and 
dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., 90c; Vi oz., $1.50; 1 oz., 
$4.75. 
* Celestial Rose. The most popular deep rose for bedding be¬ 
cause of its bright color and uniformly dwarf habit. Intro¬ 
duced by us to the American trade in 1933, it immediately be¬ 
came the most popular variety in this class. A personal inspection 
of our 1940 supply gives us confidence that the popular habit 
of Celestial Rose is being maintained. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 
75 c; Vi oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.00; 2 ozs., $7.00. 
Rosy Mom. Fairly deep rose with large white throat. A standard 
bedding variety. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Rosy Morn Improved. Differs from the original in that the rose 
coloring is stronger and deeper and habit some stronger. Quite 
uniform and distinct in every way. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 90c; 
1/4 oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.75. 
The All Dbls. are valuable for summer cutting. Don't overlook this. 
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