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Hours 
Week Days 
8:30 a. m. 
to 5:30 p. m. 
Visitors are always wel¬ 
come at our store and 
•nursery. 
Remember we are open 
on Sunday and holiday 
mornings from 9 to 1 
o’clock. 
"ALWAYS RELIABLE" 
1720 Ocean Ave. (Westwood Park) San Francisco. Calif. 
DJ i „ * . , , HEA RT OF SAN FRANCISCO'S GARDEN DISTRICT 
Phone RAndolph 4098 No , 12 or K cars stop at our door 
PLEASE INCLUD E SALES TAX WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - 
SUNSET’S GIANT FLOWERiNS 
government 
INSPECTED 
AND 
FUMIGATED 
GLADIOLUS 
GUARANTEED 
DISEASE 
AND 
INSECT FREE 
THE FINEST BULBS OBTAINABLE 
Plant from now until June 
Gladiolus should be planted about 4 inches deep and 7 to 8 inches apart. A light 
application of Sunset Special Fertilizer on the top of the ground, after the plants are 
several inches high, will aid in producing larger blooms. 
All prices postpaid. 6 of a kind at the dozen rate; 50 at the 100 rate 
Albatross. Very large, pure white blooms, with 6 to 8 open at a time. 10c each. 
20c for 3; 70c per doz.; $1.30 for 25; $4.50 per 100. 
Arabia. Darkest velvety red. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz.; $1.10 for 25; $4.00 
per 100. 
Ave Maria. Medium violet-blue with red feather, 10c each; 20c for 3; 70c per doz.; 
$1.30 for 25; $4.50 per 100. 
Betty Nuthall. Beautiful orange-pink with pale orange throat; immense flowers 6 
inches across. 8c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 25; $3.50 per 100. 
Charles Dickens. Clear, glowing violet-purple. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz.; 
$1.00 for 25; $4.00 per 100. 
Commander Koehl. Huge spikes of brilliant, deep scarlet-red blooms. 10c each; 20c 
for 3; 70c per doz.; $1.25 for 25; $4.50 per 100. 
Coryphee. A beautiful, clear wax-like pink; floret large, round, and well formed; 
tall. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz.; $1.10 for 25; $4.00 per 100. 
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Peach-red with scarlet suffusion. 8c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; 
$1.00 for 25; $3.50 per 100. 
Eighth Wonder. Beautiful smoky old-rose shade. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz.; 
$1.10 for 25; $4.00 per 100. 
Gloriana. Lovely shade of salmon. 10c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 25; 
$3.50 per 100. 
Golden Dream. Clear, sulphur-yellow. 8c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 26; 
$3.50 per 100. 
Heavenly Blue. Large, clear, delicate lavender-blue of great refinement and elegance. 
15c each; 35c for 3; $1.00 per doz; $5.50 per 100. 
La Paloma. Rich, true orange. 10c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 25; $3.50 
per 100. 
Loyalty Large flowers of clear, golden yellow. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz.; 
$1.10 for 25; $4.00 per 100. 
Minuet. Clear, pure lavender; large and handsome. 10c each; 20c for 3; 60c per doz - 
$1.10 for 25; $4.00 per 100. 
Mrs. Van Konynenburg. Beautiful, large, light violet-blue blooms. A prize-winner. 
10c each; 25c for 3; 75e per doz.; $1.35 for 25: $4.50 per 100. 
Pelgrina. Deepest violet. Most striking and outstanding, and a very popular variety. 
10c each; 20c for 3; 65c per doz.; $1.20 for 25; $4.50 per 100. 
Pfitzer’s Triumph. Enormous, bright flaming salmon flowersr with a cherry blotch in 
the throat. Striking variety. 8c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 25; $3.50 
per 100. 
Picardy. A most sensational flower of delicate apricot-pink. Many extremely large 
florets open at one time. 8c each; 15c for 3; 50c per doz.; $1.00 for 25; $3.50 
per 100. 
Salbach’s Pink. Large, wide-open, glowing geranium-pink blooms with soft carmine 
tongue and throat-marking. 10c each; 25c for 3; 75c per doz.; $1.35 for 25; $4.50 
per 100. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: One each of the 20 Giant-flowering Gladiolus listed above, 
$1.50 postpaid. 2 collections for $2.75. 
SUNSET STANDARD MIXTURE. Made up of standard varieties, good colors. Large 
bulbs, 40 per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 
SUNSET DE LUXE MIXTURE. The finest mixture obtainable and is taken from the 
above varieties. Large bulbs, 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
SUNSET'S RAINBOW 
GIANT GLADIOLUS COLLECTION 
Five bulbs each of the following seven beauties: 
ALBATROSS 
LA PALOMA 
COMMANDER KOEHL GOLDEN DREAM 
MINUET PICARDY PELGRINA 
The 35 Bulbs, Separately Labeled, for fp J ffL ^ Postpaid 
(See above for full descriptions) @@1 (Plus sales tax) 
PLEASE INCLUDE SALES TAX WITHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 
Sunset's Prize-Winning Dahlias 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS — 
Dahlias are easily grown in an> 
good garden soil. Plant the tub¬ 
ers 2H to 3 feet apart, at a 
depth of 5 to 6 Inches. Apply 
fertilisers and water in quanti¬ 
ties only after the plant com¬ 
mences to bud. Dahlias may h<- 
planted from March to July, 
preferably in May. 
AJ1 Dahlia tnber* are postpaid 
Abbreviations: I.D., Informal 
Decorative: S.C.. Semi- Cactus; 
D.. Decorative F.D. Formal De¬ 
corative: M.C., Hybrid Cactus. 
Alex Craig. S.C Very larg*: 
pink with white center. 50c. 
Anne Benedict. F. D Sensa¬ 
tional dark velvety red. $1.00. 
Artie Circle. I D. Large; pure 
white. 50c each. 
Back Eye King. F D. Large, 
amber, shaded coral, long stiff 
stems. 60c earh. 
Cameo. F.D. Soft coral or 
salmon-pink. 75c each. 
Caprice. I.D. Soft yellow, with 
salmon, amber and pink shad¬ 
ings. Extremely )arj|e^ blooms 
Charles G. Reed. IS). Purple-red. Bloom* profusely. 
50c. each. 
Ruby Taylor. F.D. Darkest purple on long, stiff 
stem. 50c. each. 6 
Frank Serpa. F.D. New. Exceptional white and 
orchid. $1.00 each. 
Golden Standard. S.C. New type with strong stems. 
Beautiful old-gold. 75c. each 
H. R. S. I.D. A very fine, large, golden yellow 
Dahlia on long, stiff stem. 50c. each. 
Irene Anderson. S.C. Deep purple, tipped white. 
50c. each. 
Satan. S.C. Flaming red with a slight touch of 
gold at the center; pa tale rolled and incurved. 
75c. each. 
Snow Cap. F.D. Snow-white. Very free bloomer. 
50c. each. 
Jane Cowl. I.D. Immense; buff-salmon and orange. 
50c. each. 
Will Rogers, F.D. A most prolific bloomer. Large 
clear silvery lavender flowers, flushed throughout 
with silver. 50c. each. 
on stiff, long stems. 
each. 
Kathleen Norris. I.D. Wonderful true rose-pink 
Dahlia with mallow shadings. A consistent prize¬ 
winner. 50c. each. 
Lady Frances. I.D. Immense, deep old-rose flowers 
with golden sheen on long, strong stems. 50c. each. 
Mrs. George Le Boutillier. I.D. Sensational bright 
red. A prize-winner. 75c. each. 
Rockley Moon. I.D. A gigantic clear yellow. 
50c. each. 
Sunset Giant Dahlia 
Collection 
12 Assorted Giant Dahlias, oUr selection, all 
properly labeled, postpaid for only $2.75 
(or 6 for $1.75) 
Pompon Dahlias 
This class produces small, double flowers in great profusion. Splendid for cutting owing to their keeping qualities. 
They grow about 2y 2 feet high, and very bushy. 
Bantam. Best red for cutting. 
Bossy. Light phloxlavender. Very fine. 
Donald Gordon. Orange-red. 
Glow. Old-rose. 
Helen Anita. Beautiful lavender-pink with white 
center. 
•loe Fette. Pure white. 
Johnny. Darket red. 
Lily Belle. Rosy purple, tipped silver. 
Little Beeswing. Red with gold at base of petals. 
Libby Rohr. Deep purple. 
Rosea, Purple. 
Yellow Gem. Canary-yellow. 
Any of above, 25c. each; §2.50 per doz., postpaid 
Special Offer... Pompon Dahlias 
One each of 12 Different Colors, Our Selection, Properly Labeled, Postpaid for $2.25, 6 tor $1.25 
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(WITH MANY PRICE REDUCTIONS) 
Refer to our beautiful colored catalog for full descriptions and varieties of the thousands 
of items we carry. —garrett press 
of items we carry. 
PLEASE INCLUDE SALES TAX WTTHIN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA 
HOW TO ORDER BY MAIL 
MAKING OUT AN ORDER. Ploafve- write all 
orders plainly. Be sure to sign your name to 
.the order, and give your post-office address, 
county, and state, also express office address if 
aiiferent from that of the post office. Please 
f of y°ur order to check up stock on 
ai rival. Make remittance by Bank Draft. Post 
unice or Express Money Order or personal 
check, payable to the Sunset Seed & Nursery Co. 
Stamps will be accept' d on small orders. 
All postpaid Items aie delivered free within 
the Fourth Zone, except where stated otherwise. 
On all plant orders to be sent Parcel Post 
for less than $1. add 15c. to cover cost of pack¬ 
ing and postage. Do not forget to add the State 
Sales Tax of 3 per cent within the State of 
California. 
(. o. ij. OKI) Bits. We dc» not send goud.- 
“Colleet on Delivery" outside of San Francisco. 
VISITORS are always welcome to inspect our 
*tor<* and nursery, situated In a garden district 
where there is plenty of parking space for cars. 
Since we have a seed-store and nursery com¬ 
bined, patrons will find it convenient to make 
all their garden-supply purchases at one time. 
Courteous and expert advisers are always on 
hand to help. 
NON-WARRANTY. Most of the failures with 
*eeds. plants and bulbs are due to causes 
entirely beyond our control, such as unfavorable 
weather, too deep and too shallow plantings, 
slugs, etc., therefore we give no warranty, ex- 
San Francisco orders of $1 
or over are delivered by 
our own trucks. 
Phone RAndolph 4098 
pressed or Implied, as to description, purity, 
productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, 
plants, bulbs, etc., we send out. and will be in 
no way responsible for the crop. 
Plant January to May 
SUNSET'S GIANT EXHIBITION 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
These gorgeous flowers are as easily grown as Geraniums 
Our collection of these lovely summer-flowering bulbous plants is very 
fine, indeed. We offer the erect, giant-flowering class, the flowers being 
borne upright on strong, sturdy stems. The varieties offered are distinct 
and beautiful, and those who try our strains will be well pleased with their 
magnificent size, perfect form and exquisite colorings. We have them in 
the double types, full 6 inches in diameter, bearing a nearer resemblance 
to immense roses or double hollyhocks than Begonias. These and the 
handsomely frilled types of plain-edged singles were subject to unqualified 
admiration from the numerous visitors who saw them at the height of 
their glory. 
Giant Single-flowered—These often have 
flowers that measure 7 inches across. 
Plants grow as high as 18 inches. The 
blooms have a waxy texture, and a 
glowing sheen not found in any other 
flower. 
Crispa (Ruffled Type)—This is a large- 
flowered sort with ruffled and fluted 
edges. 
Giant Double-flowered—Similar in form 
to a beautiful double rose. 
Giant Fimbriata (Carnation-flowered 
Type) — Double flowers like carna¬ 
tions. 
—loydi (Hanging-basket Type)—This is 
a new sort with long, drooping stems 
and beautiful clusters of flowers. They 
are best suited for baskets, pots, and 
porch-boxes. However, the effect in 
beds is fine and many are used that 
way. 
We can supply any of the above five 
types in nine seperate colors as follows: 
White, Yellow, Orange, Rose, Pink, Sal¬ 
mon, Scarlet, Crimson, Apricot, or 
Mixed. 
Strong selected bulbs, 15c each; $1.50 
per doz.; $2.75 for 25; $5.00 for 50; $9.50 
per 100 (plus 3 per cent tax), postpaid. 
Sunset's Giant Tuberous-Rooted Begonia Seed 
AU varieties mixed. Pkt.. 50c 
SUNSET EXHIBITION CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
Giant Chrysanthemums 
Set out the plants about 2 feet apart in well-ferti¬ 
lized ground. After they have grown 1 foot high, 
pinch them back about 4 inches, then each plant will 
send out from 3 to 4 stems. Keep the ground well 
cultivated and fertilize often. As soon as the buds 
appear, let the largest remain and pinch off all 
others. 
Orders amounting to $1.00 and over are prepaid within 
he Fourth Zone. Add 1.5c to cover cost of postage and 
landlmg on orders for Chrysanthemums for less than $100 
Chrysolora. Exceptionally fine deep yellow. 
Detroit. Gorgeous bronze incurved with gold reverse. 
Golden Glory. Deep gold with broad, flat petals. 
Major Bonaffon. Bright yellow with incurved petals. 
Mrs. G. G. Mason. Very distinct; blood-red with gold 
reverse. 
Rose Perfection. Lovely satiny pink; incurved petals. 
Thomas W. Pockett. Strong grower. Clear pink; in¬ 
curved tips. 
Silver Sheen. Gigantic pure white; incurved. 
White Turner. Immense; snow-white. 
Yellow Turner. Bright canary-yellow. 
Any of above, 20c each $1.75 per doz., postpaid 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: 10 Giant Exhibition Chry¬ 
santhemums listed above, $1.35 postpaid (plus 
4c. tax) 
All are strong, well-rooted plants that will pro¬ 
duce an abundance of beautiful blooms. 
Plants Ready About 
March 15 
Single Chrysanthemums 
Apollo. Beautiful golden yellow. 
Ceres. Bright yellow. 
Diana. Lovely clear pink. 
Mars. Bright red. 
Red Glory. Bronzy red. 
Snow. Pure white. 
Any of the above Singles, 20c. each; $1.75 per doz. 
Novelty Spidery Type 
Chrysanthemums 
A new type with long, wavy petals. Fine cut- 
flowers. 
Pink or Yellow. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
COLLECTION: One each of the 8 Singles above, 
$1.30, postpaid (plus 4c tax) 
Hardy Pompon Type 
Button Type 
Firelight. Deep red, with bronze center. 
Mrs. H. Harrison. Dainty pink with cream 
center. 
Normandie. Magnificent creamy white. 
Nuggets. Clear golden yellow. 
PINK 
YELLOW 
BRONZE 
WHITE 
Any of the above 2 Types. 20c. each; 
$1.75 per doz.. postpaid (plue 5c tax) 
COLLECTION: One each of the 8 small 
Mams, $1.15, postpaid (plus 4c tax). 
SUNSET'S 
PRIZE- 
WINNING 
CARNATIONS 
PLANT FROM JANUARY TO MAY 
Our Carnations have taken first prize in many flower shows on this 
coast. The plants are strong, hardy, and well rooted, from 2 1 / 2 -in. pots 
They are not to be compared with common varieties. 
Golden Wonder. Variegated yellow and red. Good stiff stems. 
Golden West. New. Golden Yellow. A most exquisite shade. 
Gdora. Variegated red and white; fine large blooms. 
Portland Pink. Lovely flesh-pink. Fine stiff stems. 
P'flrieiau. The largest and finest pure white. Very fragrant. You will 
like it. 
' nk Abundance. The most popular rose-pink. Very fine. 
"'I' Spectrum. The best salmon-pink. Good stems. 
0 Mon Ward. Large; very deep rose shade. 
T" t rum Supreme. Glorious deep scarlet. Fine stiff stems. 
1 M,rn - Deep wine-red. Large, full blooms on good stems. 
u.u. '" v wf 'bp above, pot-grown plants, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz., noslnaid 
h »i the Third Zone. 
SUNSET 
SPECIAL 
CARNATION 
COLLECTION 
One each of the Ten 
Prize - Winning Carna¬ 
tions, all properly labeled. 
$2oo 
(Plus 6c tax) 
COMMON 
CARNATION 
MIXED COLORS 
per dozen 
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