Seasonable Planting Suggestions 
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1720 Ocean Ave„ San Franc loro, Cal. 
Horticultural Products of Highest Quality 
IMPROVE YOUR PROPERTY BY PLANTING HARDY 
TRET ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL 
IN THE LONG RIJN 
PERMANENT EVERGREENS 
Visit our nursery and select from our large assortment. AH our stock Is clean and 
healthy, under strict inspection by government inspectors. 
CRYPTOMERIA elegans. A low. dense tree with horizontal branches and 
pendulous branchleta. The foliage turns bronzy crimson in the fall and 
retains this tint throughout the winter. 2^ ft.. 75c. 
JUNIPERS 
JI’MIPERUS communis hibernica. Irish Juniper. Slender, erect, dense. 
columnar growth. Foliage glaucous. l l /» ft., $1.00 each. 
•J. exieisa strict*. Chinese Juniper. A handsome, compact shrub, wide at 
base and tapering at the top. Silvery grav-green foliage. 1 ft., $1 00 
each; V/ 2 to 2 ft.. $2.50. 
J. Sabin&i tamarisotfolia. Creeping Juniper. A prostrate, creeping variety 
with A'nse, compact, blue-green foliage. Fine for rockeries, borders, or 
ground-cover. 1 ft.. 85c each. 
JBOCEDiRUS (lecurrens. Incense Cedar. Tall evergreen tree with 1-inch 
cones. 1J4 to 2 ft.. $1.00 each; 4 to 5 ft., $3.50. 
PICEA pungens. Colorado Spruce. A stiff, little, slow-growing tree that 
la fine as a Christmas tree for the small garden. Balled. l\o ft.. $2,00 
each; 3 ft.. $3.50: 4 ft.. $4.50. ” 
, TAXUS 
ABIES 
CONCOLOR (White Fir)—A moderately growing tree 
well adapted for a small yard. Makes a fine outdoor 
rhnstxnaa tree. Very resistant to heat and drought. 
Balled. 3 to 4 feet, 1*4.50 each. 
CEDRUS 
(Cedar) 
C. ATLANT1CA GLAUCA—A. beautiful symmetrical 
tree with foliage of intense silvery blue. Balled, 5 to 6 
feet. $5.50 each; 6 to 7 feet. $6.50 each. 
C. DEODORA (Indian or Himalayan Cedar)—Exceed¬ 
ingly handsome; branches are drooping, with silvery 
green foliage: fine for planting in a large lawn. Gal¬ 
lon cans. 75c and $1.00 each. Balled. 4 to 5 feet. $4.00 
each. 
CHAMAECYPARIS 
(Flat Branched Cypress) 
C. LAWSONIANA (Lawson Cypress)—A very hand¬ 
some tree: foliage fern-like and a beautiful green. 
Holds _a pyramid-like shape. Balled. 2*4 to 3 feet, 
$3.50 each. 
C. LAWSONIANA ALUMI (Blue Lawson Cypress)—Of 
dense growth and columnar habit. Foliage very glauc¬ 
ous. with a bluish metallic hue. Gallon cans. 75c and 
$1.00 each. Balled. 2 to 3 feet. $2.50; 3 to 4 feet. $3.50. 
(Yew) 
BACGATA FASTIGIATA (Irish Yew)—A slow growing tr-e"! 
den»e, columnar habit; foliage Is one of the darkest hue; heir- 
largo. red berries. Balled. 2*4 to 3 feet. $3.75; 4% to 5 feet, $6.50; 
5 to 5*4 feet. $9.00. Golden Yew, same prices as above. 
THUYA (ARBOR VITAE) 
T. ORI ENTALIS AUREA 8ERCKM ANI AN A. i Berckmaa s 
Golden Arbor Vitae)—Dwarf compact evergreen shrub with 
bright golden yellow tinted foliage, retaining its wonderful 
color and form under all conditions; well adapted to garden and 
porch ornamentation. Gallon cans. S5c each. Balled $2.50 each. 
T. occidentalis globoaa. A globe-shaped variety of great beauty 
$3.50 each. 
T OCC ID ENTALIS PYRAMIOAL1S—This variety forms a tall, 
narrow column of bright green foliage. Much more effective 
than Italian Cypress for entrance plantings or for accent in a 
formal garden. Gallon cans, 75c and $1.00 each. Balled, 3 to 
4 feet. $4.00 each; 4 to 5 feet. $5.00; 5 to 64 feet. $6.50. 
ENGLISH HOLLY 
Grafted berry-producing trees. Fine 
specimens with berries. $3.50, $4.50, 
$5.50, $6.50 each, according to size. 
UNUSUAL FLOWERING AND SHADE TREES 
Kinds marked with an asterisk (•) before the names are deciduous. They lose their foliage in winter. 
BIRCH. European. Handsome, tall tree 
with white bark. Bare roots, 6 to 8 ft.. 
$1.75 each. 
•B- Cut-Leaf Weeping. Bare roots. 6 ft. 
$2.00 each. 
•CORNUS florlda. Dogwood. A large shmb 
or small tree growing 10 to 15 feet high, 
with handsome foliage and great num¬ 
bers of large, showy, single white flow¬ 
ers. Thrives in sun or partial shade. 
Bare roots. 3 to 4 ft.. $1.50 each. 
Srartet-f1owerim: Eucalyptus 
I rrrAnrrrs tintoUs. on* of th” mo 
I clonou* rifffit* In California l» oo«- of the* 
tree. 25 fee 
4 ft . W each; 
If wanted by 
EUCALYPTUS citriodora. Lemon-scented 
Gum. A picturesque tree which sends a 
slender, straight, white trunk towering to 
a great height, with a graceful crown 
of foliage at the top. Grows very rap¬ 
idly. anil the long, slender leaves are 
pungently lemon-scented. In gal. cans. 
75 each. _ 
•MAIDENHAIR TREE 
(Ginko bilboa) 
.. handsome Chinese tree of erect, pyra¬ 
midal habit with leaves like the Giant 
Maidenhair Fern. The leaves all turn bril¬ 
liant yellow in the fall before they drop, 
making the tree an object of great admira¬ 
tion particularly 
tuma ' ~ ~ 1 - *■ 
object _ 
__ ._ California where 
5 scarce. $1-50 each. 
“HAWTHORNE. These small, spreading 
trees are well adapted for lawns and for 
grouping. The little flowers come in 
clusters, and are foUowed by red berries 
in the autumn. 
H.. Oouble Scarlet. Bare roots. 6 ft. $2.00. 
and $2.50 each. 
H„ Oouble White. Bare roots. 6 ft., $2 00 
and $2.50-each. _ 
•LIRIODENDRON tullpifera. Tulip Tree. A 
fine pyramidal tree with clean trunk. 
Light green foliage of unusual form. Con¬ 
spicuous yellow flowers. Bare roots. 5 
ft., $1.25 each. 
LOCUST (Robinia) ( Rosa-acacla). One 
one of the most striking of spring-bloom¬ 
ing trees with large rose-colored pea¬ 
shaped flowers. Bare roots, standards, 7- 
foot stems with good heads, $3.00 each. 
MAGNOLIA grandlflora. Tall tree with 
long, thick, shiny foliage. Very large, 
fragrant, white flowers. 3 to 4 ft., 85c 
each. 
M. Soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. Large 
white flowers unfolding before foliage 
appears; outside of petals purplish pink 
and lavender: fragrant. The earliest 
blooming variety. 2 to 2!: ft. $3.50 ea. 
•MAPLE, Norway. Fine stately trees, with 
broad, cut foliage 6 to 8 ft., $1.75 each. 
M., Japanese. Deeply cut foliage. In gal. 
cans. 2*4 ft.. $1.00 each. 
MOUNTAIN-ASH. Beautiful trees, pro¬ 
ducing bright red berries. 7 to 8 ft.. 
$1.75 each. 
POINCI AN A Gilliesi. Bird - of - Paradise- 
Shrub or small tree with very showy yel¬ 
low flowers having unusually long, red 
stamens protruding several inches, in 
terminal racemes. Grows well in warm, 
dry places, 2 to 3 ft $1.00 each. 
POPLAR, Carolina. Tall tree with glossy 
green foliage. Rapid grower. Bare roots, 
8 to 10 ft., $1.50 each. 
•P. Lombardy. Very tall trees of narrow- 
columnar habit. Bare roots, 8 to 10 ft., 
$1.50 each. 
Sweet Gum 
“LIQUIDAMBAB *tyracifliia. This is ore tree 
that provides just as much color in the (all 
In California as it does in the East, and 
In November and December it is a solid 
pyramid of rich shades of gorgeous red A 
splendid small parkway tree, reaching « 
height of 30 feet. Thrives anywhere from 
the ocean front to desert valleys. 4 ft, 
branched, $1.50 each. 
•SYCAMORE, European Very tall Ires, 
Bare roots. 10 ft., $1.75 each. 
TAMARIX, Small tree. Pinkish flowers. 
3 to 3 ft, $1.00 each, postpaid. 
WEEPING WILLOW. Rapid-growing 
trees of drooping habit. Thrives in damp 
locations. 6 ft., $1.25 each. 
Jacaranda 
Mimnsifolia. One of the handsomest flower¬ 
ing trees grown in. Southern California. 
Forma a round, symmetrical head of light 
green, fern-like foliage, and in spring the 
entir* tree is a mass of light violet-blue 
tubular flowers. Requires protection. In 
gal. can, 35c each. 
*The Smoke Tree 
BUI'S rotiani. One of the most unusual and 
unique small hardy trees. Handsome dense 
foliage all summer, surmounted in the au¬ 
tumn with many loose feathery panicles 
of minute flowers which give the effect 
of a dense cloud of smoke Thrives any- 
where and prefers a sunny, dry position. 
Height, 12 feet, 3 to 4 ft. $1.50 each. Add 
25c if wanted by mail. 
Flowering 
Fruit Trees 
Add 15c per tree if wanted by mail, ei 
can be sent Express, collect. 
•FLOWERING CHERRY, Double, pink. 
5 to 6 ft., $1.75 each. 
•FLOWERING PEACH. A beautiful 
tree having branches covered with a 
mass of flowers in April, long before 
leaves appear. Double White, Double 
Pink, or Double Red. 5 to 6 ft.. $1.00 
each. 
“QUINCE, Japanese Flowering. Scarlet. 
2 to 3 ft., $1.00 each. 
’PLUM, Purple-leaved. 5 to 6 ft., $1.00 
each. 
FLOWERING ALMOND, Double Pink. 
3 to 4 ft. $1.00 each. 
•FLOWERING CRAB-APPLE, Bechtel’s 
Double PInk. 4 to 5 ft., $1.25 each. 
•WEEPING JAPANESE CHERRY, 
Double Pink. 6 ft. stems. $2.75. Packed 
for shipment, $3.25. (Too large to 
mail, must go by Express, collect.) 
SUNSET’S GORGEOUS RHODODENDRONS 
magnificent display of the lovely shrubs attracts thousands of visitors to Golden Gate Park. 
Rhododendrons should be planted In partial shade and prefer arid soil. They shoudl receive ltberal applications of leaf 
P**J tor best results. Do nut use fertilizers containing Ume. Mulch the top soil to conserve moisture and pull weeds bv ImndT! '[ 
I cultivate close to plants a a roots are very near surface. Ready for planting about September is and through winter until May. ' ° n0t 
All the Rhododendrons offered are balled plants, well branched and shaped, and bear flowering buds, with the exception ' 
smaller plants in the collection, which will flower next season. 
We are the largest dealers in Rhododendrons and Azaleas in this section. 
ALICE. Flower similar to Pink Pearl i 
size, but of a deeper shade of pink, 
to 1*4 ft. $4.50 each. 
FASTCOSUM FLOHF.-ri.ENO. Double 
flowers of a nice shade of lavender, 
borne in trusses of medium size. 1*4 
to 2 ft., $5.00 each. 
PINK PEARL. The finest of the pink- 
flowering varieties. Carries immense 
trusses of flowers 1 to l',4 ft.. $500 
each; 1>„ to 2 ft.. $5.50. 
PONTICUM. Lilac-colored blooms. Fol¬ 
iage is clear and the growth vigorous. 
1*5 to 2 ft. very bushy. $2.50 each. 
Popular Collections of 
Rhododendrons 
De Luxe Collection No. 6 
1 Catawbicnse. 8 to 12 in. Pink to purple- 
Hardy. 
1 Pearl of Kenmore. 8 to 12 in. Pink. 
Fine foliage. 
2 Pontlrum. 8 to 12 in. Lilac species of 
Europe. 
The 4 plants, delivered within the 
Third Zone for $2.35 'plus 1c taxi 
De Luxe Collection No. 5 
t Select Hybrids. S to 12 in. Very brilliant 
colors, assorted. We recommend this 
set aa the best value, especially for the 
small garden. Hybrid Rhododendrons 
are easily the finest of the broad- 
leaved evergreens. 
The 4 plants, delivered within the 
Third Zone for $2.85 <plos 9c tax) 
Oe Luxe Collection No. 3 
1 Pink Pearl. 8 to 12 in. Light pink- 
I Christinas 
pink. 
1 President Lincoln. 8 to 12 In. Rose-P> n k- 
1 Cynthia. 8 to 12 In. Beautiful rosy 
crimson. 
t Select Hybrids. 8 to 12 In. Very bril¬ 
liant colors. 
The. 6 plants, delivered within the 
Third Zone for $8.95 <plo« 2l e tax) 
Rhododendron collections cannot be broken 
6 in. up. Dwarf; soft 
Visitors are always welcome at our store and nursery. Remember we are open on Sun- 
day mornings from 9 to 1 o'clock 
Please include Sales Tax within the State of California 
Sunset's Hardy Evergreens & Deciduous Trees & Shrubs 
Space doe* not permit listing the hundreds of items which we carry. If you do hot find the plant you want listed, 
write us. We can supply practically anything in the nursery line. 
On all plant orders for less than $1.00, add 15c. for mailing 
Plant* In pots and gallon cans, add I5c. each for postage to the Third Zone. 
Special prices In large quantities. Send in your list for quotation. 
Transportation charges on Evergreen Trees and Shrubs are to be paid by the customer, except where marked 
postpaid. 
The New Red Abelia 
ABELIA floribunda. Mexican Abelia. By 
far the most beautiful of all the Abel- 
ias. amd one of the loveliest new ever¬ 
green- shrubs that have been intro 
duced lately. It grows 3 to 4 feet high 
and has handsome glossy foliage, with 
a profusion of pendulous, tubular, red¬ 
dish purple flowers. In gal. cans, 85c. 
Add 15c if wanted by mail. 
Strawberry Tree 
ARBUTUS Unedo. A. bushy, spreading, 
medium-sized shrub, 8 feet high, with 
rich green foliage very similar to 
California holly. It has many delight¬ 
ful Utile. pearly white, bell-shaped 
flowers In summer, followed by clus¬ 
ters of brilliant red, strnwberry-Uke 
fruits, ripening about Christmas-time. 
Stands heat cold, and drought. Plant 
in sun or part shade. In gal. cans, 75c 
each. Add 15c If wanted by mail. 
Beauty Bush 
KOLKWITZIA amabilis. A fine new 
hardy flowering shrub from Central 
China, forming a perfectly symmetri¬ 
cal bush, fountain-like in habit, 6 feet 
high, every branch in the spring be¬ 
coming a plume of pink blossoms, mot¬ 
tled with orange, A shrub that will 
thrive almost anywhere, delighting in 
cold, open, exposed positions where it 
gets plenty of sun and wind. Requires 
little attention but provides much 
beauty. $1.00 each. Add 15c if wanted 
by mail. 
Dainty Bouvardias 
The colorful clusters of dainty, long, 
tubular flowers produced continuously 
throughout the year make the Bolivar- 
dias very valuable for bright colors in 
the garden. Height, 2 feet. Plant in full 
sun or semi-shade near coast, shade in¬ 
land. B. Humboldtl is intensely fragrant 
with a delicious Jasmine scent, but in 
the other varieties color takes the place 
of fragrance. 
Coral Gem. Rich coral-pink. In gal. cans, 
$1.00 each. 
Dark Rose-Pink. The deepest shade. In 
gal. cans, $1.00 each. 
Humboldti. Large, 2-inch, white flow¬ 
ers. intensely sweet In gal. cans. 
$1.00 each. Add 15c each if mailed. 
Sacred Flower of 
the Incas 
CANTUA buxifolla. This nath'C (lower- 
ing plant of Peru was the floral em¬ 
blem of the ancient Incas and ia one of 
the most beautiful plants that can be 
grown, thriving almost anywhere in 
the state. The spreading, informal 
plant, 4 feet high, is a lovely and 
graceful sight when in bloom, covered 
with many large, drooping clusters of 
carmine-red trumpets 3 to 4 inches 
long. In gal. cans, 75c each. 
Add 15c each if wanted by mail. 
Orchid Rock-Rose 
CISTUS purpureus. A new and beauti¬ 
ful variety thriving in a sunny posi¬ 
tion and hardy anywhere in Califor¬ 
nia. Blooms from April to December, 
producing quantities of crepy flowers 
3 to 4 inches across, of a delicate rosy 
purple with a maroon spot at base of 
petal and a center of yellow stamens. 
In gal. cans, 85c each. Add 15c If 
wanted by mail. 
FREMONTIA mexlcana. Grows from 6 to 
15 feet tall. Orange-yellow blooms. 2% 
ft., $1.00 each. 
GREVILLEA Banksi. A handsome large 
shrub with dense fern-like foliage and 
large clusters of comb-like crimson flow¬ 
ers. Grows 6 to 8 feet high. In gal. cans, 
2 ft, 75c each. 
LASIANDRA tPleroma), Rare shrub with 
deep purple blossoms. In gal. cans, 75c 
and $1.00 each. 
'CRAPE MYRTLE. A very strong-growing 
shrub, 10 to 15 feet high, with bright 
green leaves. The flowers, with their 
pretty crimped petals, are produced in 
very large panicles at th-e ends of the 
branches during the entire summer. 
C., Pink. Pastel pink. In gal. cans, 85c 
each. 
C., Red. Rich watermelon-red. In gal. cans. 
85c each. 
Add 15c if wanted by mail. 
The Fragrant Daphne 
DAPHNE odora marglnata. Pink Da¬ 
phne. A small shrub. 4 fe?t high, pro¬ 
ducing intensely fragrant light pink 
flowers which are massed in dense 
dusters at the end of the branches 
during the winter. The leaves are 
edgv’d creamy white. Balled, 1 ft* 
$1.50 each: 1% ft.. $2.50: 1U to 2 ft, 
$3.50. Add 25c if wanted by mail. 
Pink Breath-of-Hecrven I 
DlOSMA pulchrum. in many California 
gardens the White Breath-of-Heaven, 
with its aromatic heath-like foliage 
and its innumerable starry little flow¬ 
ers is a great favorite, but we think 
that this newly introduced relative 
from South Africa will be even more 
popular. It grows about 2 feet high, 
with a dwarf, compact, bushy habit, 
and in late spring and summer is cov¬ 
ered for weeks with thousands of lit¬ 
tle bright pink flowers. In gal. cans, 
75c each. Add 15c if wanted by mall. 
Orchid Tree 
This beautiful small tree grows about 
ten to 15 feet tall, with heart-shaped 
leaves and gorgeous blooms resembling 
orchids. The sweet-scented flowers range 
from soft rose to orchid-purple and are 
borne in winter and spring. Plant in a 
well-drained location. $1.00 each. Add 
15c If wanted by maiL 
Fragrant Gardenia 
The Gardenia, or. as it is sometimes 
known, Cape Jasmine, is unequaled for 
its rich, sweet perfume, and its waxy 
snow-white blooms are produced in con¬ 
tinuous succession during spring and 
summer. Blooming-size plants. 75c and 
$1.00 each. Add 15c if wanted by mail. 
PRIVET, California (LIgustrum ovallfol- 
ium. A valuable hedge plant. Naked 
roots. 2 to 3 ft., well branched, 15c each; 
$1.00 per doz. $7.00 per 100. 
•SNOWBALL. Common. Tall shrubs with 
white flowers in ball-shaped heads. 3 to 
4 ft.. $1.00 each. 
'SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer. Crimson 
flowers. 2 to 3 ft.. $1.00 each. 
*S. prunlfolia. Bridal Wreath. White flow- 
ers. 2 to 3 ft, $1.00 each. 
*S. Vanhouttei. Drooping white variety. t 
to 3 ft.. $1.00 each. 
•WEIGELA rosea. Lovely pea-shaped pink 
flowers. 2*i to 3 ft.. $1.00 each. 
• W., Eva Rathke. Ruby-carmine blossoms. 
2*3 to S ft,. $1.00 each. 
W., Variegated. Foliage yellow and green. 
Blossoms pink. 2 to 3 ft. $1.00 each. 
Water or Pond Lilies 
Hardy varieties. White, Pink, Yellow, 
Red, and Apricot. Strong plants, $1.00 
each, postpaid. 
Sunset's Exquisite Camellias 
Beautiful winter-flowering evergreens with shining dark green foliage and magnificent wax-like flowers bom« 
in great profusion all winter. Should be grown in a partially shaded location. Plants ready from September to May. 
All prices are postpaid to the Third Zone 
Cheerful 
Also known as Belgian Red and 
Roy Leopold. Medium-sized, dou¬ 
ble, rose-red flowers. Strong, up¬ 
right growth. Blooms freely from 
January to March. 15 to 18 in., 
$1.75 each (plus 5c tax). 
Covina 
An informal, double rose-red, of 
bright and lasting color. Blooms 
freely over a long period and 
makes a fine compact bushy speci¬ 
men. Effective in pots or tubs. It 
has a charm all its own. Blooms 
January to April. 15 to 18 in., 
$2.00 each (plus 6c tax). 
Dai Kagura 
Bright rose-red splotched with 
white. A large, full, double Camel¬ 
lia with center petals reduced in 
size, and often twisted and curled. 
Almost as large as Chandleri 
which it resembles, but more bril¬ 
liant. Possesses strikingly beauti¬ 
ful foliage and is one of the first 
to bloom in the early fall. Blooms 
October to February. 15 to 18 in., 
$2.25 each (plus 7c tax). 
Purity 
One of the loveliest.. Pure white 
and perfectly symmetrical In 
shape. Flowers unusually large 
and beautiful, borne in great abun¬ 
dance. Tall, rapid grower. No good 
collection is complete without at 
least one of these. Blooms Jan¬ 
uary to April. 15 to 18 in., $2.00 
each (plus 6c tax). 
Pink Perfection 
This old favorite still ranks as 
one of the most desirable. The me¬ 
dium-sized flowers are shell-pimc, 
exquisite in their symmetry and 
delicate texture. Freest blooming 
of all and makes a magnificent 
specimen. Blooms intermittently 
from October to March. 15 to 18 
in.. $1.75 each. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION; On# 
each of the above 5 Beauties, 
$8.50 (plus 25c tax). Delivered 
within the Third Zone. Larger 
sizes, prices on request. 
Sunset's Glorious New Azaleas 
Plant from September to May 
In spring, Azaleas are in their glory. Their vivid colors and beautiful foliage 
always add charm and beauty to the landscape. They thrive best, in a good garden 
loam, free from lime, with plenty of decayed leaves or peat about them. Do not hoe 
or spade near the plants. Pull the weeds. 
Strong, pot-grown plants that will bloom this spring, $1.00 ea. (plus 3c tax ; $5 for 
6 (plus 15c tax) - $9.00 per doz. (plus 27c tax), postpaid within the Third Zont. 
Hardy Japanese and Kurume Azaleas (Evergreen) 
' Apple Blossom. White, shaded pink, with 
light center. Glossy foliage. Single, 
I Christmas Cheer. Compact grower, 
heavy bloomer. Pleasing Chriatm; 
red. Double. 
coral »■!»•. cornpn*-*" profuse 
Deep coral-pink. Double. 
Hexe. Compact. Crimson-red Semi-dou¬ 
ble. 
Hinodegiri, Compact, Bright scarlet. 
Glossy foliag-3. Single. • J 
Macrantha. Compact.. Bloom* late. Clear 
pink. S>n»-le. 
Snow. Compact. Pure snow-white. Very 
profuse bloomer. Double. 
Brilliant. Bright watermelon-red. 
pact growth. 
Lady Edith. Variegated: broad 
stripes on white ground. 
Azalea Indica (Evergreen) 
pink 
Pride of Mobile. Lovely shade of bright 
pink. Large foliage. 
Rosea. Extra-large flower; white with 
rose throat. 
Deciduous Azaleas 
Balled plants, t'/ a ft. $1.50 each (plus 5c tax). Add 25c each If wanted by mail 
Mollis. Beautiful orange and apricot | Mucronulata. Delicate orchid shade, 
shades. I Pontica. Deep yellow; very fragrant. 
SUNSET'S CHOICE 
GRAFTED LILACS 
Plant November to April 
Beautiful spring - flowering shrubs with very 
fragrant flowers in large clusters. Immediately 
after blooming they should be pruned, as the flow¬ 
ers are always on the old wood. Grafted varieties 
will usually bloom the first year. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
Charles jolf .' 
Belle de Nancy. Exquisite rosy pink. 
Edith Cavell. Finest pure white. 
Leon Gambetta. Large; true lavender. 
President Grevy. Fine blue shade. 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
Marie Legraye. Pure White. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Deep purple. 
Any of the above Lilacs, $1.25 each (plus 4c tax)’ 
postpaid within the Tird Zone. 
Hardy Climbing and Trailing Plants 
AMPELOPSIS Veitchi. Boston Ivy. 
Clings without support to all surfaces 
and turns autumn tints in fall. 50c 
each. 
BOUGAINVILLAEA, Purple. Potted 
plants. 75c and $1.00 each. 
B-. MRS. PRAETORIUS. A new and 
very distinctive variety. The color u 
bronze with overtones of pink and 
orange. Just as hardy as the Crimson 
Lake. Gallon cans, $1.50 each. 
B-, Crimson Lake. Brilliant brick-red 
Potted plants, 75c and $1.00 each. 
FICUS repens. Yellowish flowers. 5-in. 
pot-grown plants, 50c each. 
H ED ERA Helix. English Ivy. Large, 
handsome, dark green foliage. Clings 
tenaciously to walls and make an ex¬ 
cellent ground-cover. In gal. cans, 50c 
each. 
Plants in pots or gal. cans, add 15c each for postage 
Helix variegata. Small-leaf English 
Ivy. This popular silver-streaked var¬ 
iety is extensively used for covering 
brick and stone walls. In gal. cans. 
60c each. 
HONEYSUCKLE. Hall’s Japan. Pure 
white flowers changing to yellow. 2 
ft., 50c each. 
H., Chinese. Carmine outside. 2 ft., 50c 
each. 
H., Belgian. Pink and red blossoms. In 
gal. cans, 60c. each. 
JASMINUM Beesianum. Pink flowers. 
60c. each. 
J. grandiflorum. White. Potted plants, 
50c. and 75c. each. 
J. humile. Italian Jasmine. Yellow. 50c. 
and 75c. each. 
J. primullnum. Double, yellow. In gal, 
cans, 75c. each. 
LANTANA. Orange-yellow and laven¬ 
der-pink. 50c. and 75c. each. 
MUEHLENBECKIA complexa. New 
Zealand Matress Vine. In 4-in. pots, 
40c. each; in gal. cans. 60c. 
NEW SILVER LACE VINE. This new 
climber is a hardy, vigorous grower. 
Bronze - tipped foliage and great 
sprays of white blossoms in summer 
and fall. 2-yr. plants, 85c. each. 
PASSION VINE. Pink or Scarlet, 75c. 
each. Blue, 75c. each. 
PLUMBAGO, Blue, 
each. 
In gal. cans, 60c. 
SCARLET TRUMPET VINE. Very 
hardy. Deep green foliage, with large 
scarlet, trumpet-shaped blossoms. 75c. 
each. 
WISTERIA, Purple and White. Grafted, 
2-yr.,. extra-heavy plants, $1.00 each. 
Asters 
Plant from February to June 
Giant Crego Wilt-Resistant 
Giant Dahlia-flowered 
Zinnias 
The 
. Thl* fine r»n»ty grow* over 2 feet till 
branched, of free, sturdy growth The 
graceful flowers are rarely less than 4 
across and frequently over 5 tnrhe.a. *... ... 
1 '■'ling White, Ri.ee, Shell-Pink, Crimenr 
I.'KM Bln*. Royal Porple. Pkt. 15c., > s oz. 35c 
‘<*oz. 65c. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of 
15c. 
Mixed: AH colors. Pkt. 15c.; V*oz. 35c.; V*oz. 65c 
Golden Sheaf 
The deepest yellow Aster yet offered, and the Luminoi 
r;nly one that is wilt-resistant. Flower* are fully pink - 
double, with an attractive, crest-llkc center. ~ ' ' 
Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 13c. 
plants of this new race are strong and 
gorous, fully 3 feet high, producing many 
(lowers with stout stems. In a wide range of 
* c *ell colors \Vh«n in full bloom, the flow»rg often 
fluffy, measure \ Inehp* In depth and 6 to 8 Inrhea in 
Inches diameter, closely resembling Show Dahlias 
im Monarch. By far the largest and b-jt 
’* nn of the red shades. Flowers often 8 inches in 
diameter. 
Dream. A fine deep lavender, turning to purple 
Exquisite. Light rose, with a deep rose center. 
Golden Dawn. Beautiful golden yellow; im¬ 
mense. 
Golden State. Yellow in the bud, turning to an 
attractive rich orange-yellow when in full 
bloor 
■ * coloi 
a. A charming shade of bright, deep 
ritli a slight suffusion of salmon, 
Oriole. Immense?lowers of orange and gold. 
. .-.. -. -_id gc._. 
Scarlet Flame. Bright scarlet, with a blending 
of orange throughout the petals. 
Any ot above, pkt. 15e.; ',»ot. 30c.; ’4or.. 45c - 
COI.LECTION: One pkt. each of any 6 of the 
above varieties. 75e. 
Sunset Special Mixture. A well-blended mixture 
of the best sorts. Pkt. 15c.; V»oz. 45c.; 
The outer or guard petals are somewhat loose- Z.. CROWN OF GOLD. This aristocrat among 
’ " " "" — '— . .. ~ retains it place as an outstanding nov- 
Each flower-petnl is overlaid with 
Improved New Giant 
California Sunshine 
!>- mstine an airy. lacMiki iifSt wlS 
'* altogether charming. The flowers measure 4 
To inches oi’roes and are borne on heavy stems 
y „J, 8 l ,° 20 '"riles long, Mixed. All colors 
Fkl. 30c. Hoz. 65c. 
Pompon Asters 
Pretty little Asters bearing i 
o dainty, button-like flowers 
. ' 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; ’,oz. 40c. 
great profusion 
til quilled pet- 
ir, L White, Red, 
oily. 
deep golden yellow at the base while carry 
ine out the individual flower color at the tip. 
Tlip color range includes the popular florist 
shades: Old-Rose, (Team. Yellow, Oamune- 
Red, Fink, etc Mixed. Pkt 15c.; 01. 35c. 
>* oz. 35c. 
Z., Pompon or Double Lllllput, Mixed. Pkt. lOr. 
Vi oz. 3oc. 
7... ralifornin Giant*. Red. Lavender, Yellow, 
Orange, Pink. Rose, Salmon, Scarlet, White, 
and Mixed. PkL 15c. ' t o*. 45c. 
Plant from February to May 
likia.. A war, I «,r Merit. 1936 All 
Selections. A most showy garden 
- u ,bring literally covered with bright yel- 
New Marigold 
Sunset Giants 
Marigold 
r .._- 
corns. Eacti flower" rejwmblea‘a‘mlnfa- Th « lar seat ot all Marigolds. The sweeUy 
’-ft chrysanthemum, as the petals are both scented flowers average 5 inches in diameter. 
F*t 20c* 114 curled. Plants 3 to 4>,a feet tall, with some 7 inches across. They are loosely 
buinta Gold. Gold Medal. 1933 All-American formed, full-centered, with broad petals, and 
.-sections. A distinct type of graceful, pvra- 
midal habit, growing 2 to 2>i feet high and 
producing flowers 2 to 2h, inches across, of a 
brilliant orange with double ruffled, loose-leaf 
pftals. A valuable cut-flower for florists' use. 
Pkt. I5c.; ,i* o*. 4fc. 
Marigold 
Wt- »1 Scot. A wonderful new tall French Man¬ 
gold growing 2 to 2'-- feet high. Tim color is 
a combination of mahogany and gold, in sym¬ 
metrical stripes radiating from the center of 
the blossoms. Pkt. 15c ; oz 50c. 
Yellow Supreme. Gold Medal, 1935 All-America 
hcleotions. Tim flowers ale very large, and 
Ihoir light golden yellow petals fairlv gb.w 
and snarkl. in the sunshine. You will appreci¬ 
ate, the pleasing frag ranee 0 f the blossoms, 
ton. Tho tall plants make a striking appear¬ 
ance in a bonier. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 4.V. 
are produced on plants 3 to 4 feet high. Pkt. 20c. 
Harmony Marigold 
Dwarf French Double variety. A very dis¬ 
tinct and attractive type. The plants are about 
1 foot high, and are very early and free flower¬ 
ing. Pkt. 15c.: ’I oz. 35c. 
New Marigold 
Crown of Gold 
Awarded the Gold Medal aa the most out¬ 
standing new flower for 1937 in the All-America 
Selections. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Flowering and Bedding Plants 
All Grown from the Finest Seed Obtainable and Transplanted Three Times 
Unless noted, plants are furnished from February to June. Add 10c. per do*, if wanted by 
mail Flats contain from 5 to 6 dozen plants and are $1,50 per flat, unless otherwise stated. Add 
26c. per flat if wanted by mall, within the Third Zone. 
CYNOGLOSSUM amabile. Chinese Blue Forget- 
me-not. 50c. per doz. 
DAISY, CHIFFON, White. All year. 15c each. 
$1.50 per doz. 
DAISY. SHASTA, lasks. White. 50c. per doz. 
DIANTIICS, Double, Border Mixture. 35c. per 
Alpettri*. 
blue. 
and Spotted, Mixed. Ail 
Annuals 
AGEBATUM. Azure-blue. Fine for borders, 
per doz. 
ASTERS, California Giant*. All colors. M; 
to June. 35c. per doz. 
CALENDULA. All varieties. All year 
CALLIOPSIS, Finest Single, Mixed. 35c per FORGET-ME-NOT, 
doz. per doz. 
CENTAFBEA i Bachelor s Button. Deep Blue FOXGLOVE, Tigere 
or Mixed. 85c. per doz. year. 50c. per doz. 
C Mlx^Y?^ A pef do? Sultan) cholc « Double, GAILLARDIA, Sunset. 50c. per dot 
Cos.MOS, Single Gianta of California. All colors GAZANIA. Bright orange. 35c. per do* 
P«r doz. OEUM. Bright red or yelolw. 50c. per do*. 
I!;" C< ’° d [ ° r CM - ini’CHSM. Cora! Bell,, m. I»r do,. 
GODETLA (Satin Flower). Finest Mixtore. All 
colors. 35c. per doz. 
LARKSPUR, Giant Imperial, Mixed. 35c per 
LOBELIA, Crystal Falace. Dwarf. Bright blua. 
ma1i<?ol ii . " Dwarf Double French. 86c. per 
ICELAND POPrY. Bright colors. 50c. per dot. 
LIFPIA repena. Used in place of grass for 
lawns. $2.00 per 100. 
FENTSTEMON, Mixed. October to June. 50c. 
IGNONETt E. The 'b weet *0*1 d - fash /one d °fa v o r- MARGUERITE, White or 
per doz. $1.60 per doz. 
POPPY. ORIENTAL. Strong plants. 60c. per 
" fuinea Gold. 35c. per doz. 
4 * 7aU Double French. 35c. per 
I., rail Double (Want African. 
16c. 
ich; 
Super Swiss Giant 
Pansies 
35c. 
splcnden*. Best scarlet bedding plant. 
r doz. 
Our Plants arc grown from the finest strain of S MUed. Oc’obeV^to J^ilrtoc do* Donb,e 
blc. Strong, healthv niniiK turn „.,n ^i? June. ouc. per doz. 
.... i" "I**!} ('luma mm win 
produce gorgeously colored flowers, ready for 
planting from September to June. This strain 
has splendid long stems making them especially 
valuable for cutting, 35c. per doz, 
PETUNIAS. California Giant Ruffled 
P., Bedding Varieties. Pink and Blue. 
THALICTRUM. Meadow Rue. 
25c. each: $2.50 per doz. 
““ Per d 
-blue. 
Rosy purple 
wo. vatu, yei 
VERBENAS. All colors. 35c 
Mixed. 
Special Mix- 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Emperor, Fineat SIngl, 
SCABmsA m-Cushion Flower) 
SNAPDRAGONS. Rustproof Giant. Extra-strong 
June S '35c efld er *d' z PlttnUng rr ° m Sept * mber to 
STOCKS,. Giant Imperial. AH colors. All year. 
S.. Winter or Nice. All colora. All year. 35c. per 
ZINNIA*. Dahlia-flowered. March to June 35c. 
Perennials 
CALCEOLARIA, Yellow , or Brown. 75c. per 
do*: $2.25 per flat. 
CANTERBURY BELLS, Single, Mixed. 50c. per 
CINERARIA, Giant Exhibition. Best and 
largest. All year. 50c. per doz. 
COLUMBINE, Long, spurred, Mixed. Novem¬ 
ber to June. 50c. per doz. 
COREOPSIS, Double. 35c. per doz. 
C., Slagle. Pure yellow. Good cutter. All year. 
35c. per doz. 
sey Gem. Violet- 
xr. Apricot. 35c. per * 
Mixed. v„ Yellow. 35c. per ..... 
5c per ' jj^LETS, ^California Giants. October 
WALLFLOWER, Beat Mixed. October to June. 
35c. per doz. 
35c. per doz. 
' to April. 
Border or Edging 
Perennials 
Alt.MEKlA. Sen Pink, Gras3llke foliage. Pink 
flowers. All year 35c. per doz. 
BEGONIA. Rose-pink or red blossoma. Glossy 
red-tinted foliage. 50c. per doz. 
BOXWOOD. Dwarf Box. All year. 90c. per doz.; 
$(.00 per 100. 
DASHES. Popular dwarf English Double Daslea. 
GOLDEN FEATHER. Yellow cut-leaved foliage. 
MOSS, P IRISH. All year Sections. 36c. each 
(postpaid, 35c ): flats. $1.50. 
PINKS. BORDER. Well-known, fragrant flow¬ 
ers. 35c. per doz. 
PRIMROSE, Yellow English. Free blooming. 
February to June. 60c. per doz. 
P.. Al^Colora Mixed. Makes a fine border. $0c. 
SifNTOLINA. Gray-green foliage. Good for de- 
Spac< 
doe* not permit listing all the plants we carry; If Interested, write to ea 
SEASONABLE 
BULBS and ROOTS 
per Delphinium - Larkspur 
\<.|tlfEA coelestls. Blue Marguerite. 
flcrwer* on long stalks. 25c. each; 
Agapanthus 
. , Plant September to May 
* ,r '‘*Mia. Blue African Lily. Bright blue, fun- 
°ri-*hapod flowers. 35c. and 50c. each. 
remarkably showy class of tall-growing 
; lant *. producing magnificent spikes of blue 
summer. Grows well in partial shade. 
Pi-. 
flowers ... ... 
Fine for planting in mixed border*"' 
W rexhani or Hollyhock Strain. Clumps 25<- 
each; $2.00 per doz,, postpaid. 
Sunset Special Hybrids. A very fine strain. 
Clumps, 2oc. each; $2.50 per doz.. postpaid. 
Belladonna Improved. Light turquoise - blue 
Clumps, 20c. each: $2.00 per doz., postpaid. 
Lilies 
Alstroemeria 
• November to April 
I ilvvoif beau * lful eolden spotted Peruvian 
Wonderful r.,r°r, of ' Pn in , tho for.sts' windows 
davain wii»r t ix 0wcrs v kpe P>ng from 8 to 10 
days in water. I5e. each; $1.50 per doz.. postpaid. 
Anemone 
w Plant September to April , —-—^ e . v -... , 
Tk 18 are n,ore beautiful than the Ane- £ r ® lnpd • so11 - about 4 to 5 inches deep. 
Snnrt^.ir T hey ar * riisy to grow and come in a CV. 1 , any ,nan « re on ® r n *a'' the bulbs. 
I°. n n der / u * a^oriment of colors. Plant l'A inches Lm,, ' n WUitc with gold band, 
deep. 4 to 6 inches apart. Soak overnight in -' , " 
Plant November to April 
All postpaid 
All the Lilies are easily grown. Plant in well- 
—.i -v-..., . , *|i- • Do not 
20c. 
each; $2.00 per doz. 
I*, longiflorum—Easter Lily. 20c each, $2.00 doz. 
L. rubrum. Light crimson and white. 20c. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
L. Tlgrlnum. Tiger Lily. Orange-red. brown 
spots, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
‘ .each; $1.50 
water before planting. 
ner inn ^ irst 50 '-- P” 1 ' do*.. $3.5 
dor • SAnfP ostp ^& Exhibition size, 60c. pc 
doz.; $4,00 p 0r 100. postpaid. 
Giant-Flowering Cannas 
H “W^ T ^S l 0 |SsjJ,%kc° w 4 u‘ n" y Transvaal Daisies 
Kl wrth H criniqr rt- « arge: orange-scarlet, streaked Gerbera. Transvaal Daisy. The large Mar- 
Richard YVallucc ^arge^'i^nar ^ ** e r ilerite-like flowers romp in all chorim 
W $Hagef‘ c L o rfie 0ran 60 flowers: 
6 ft. 
KSF 
Any of above. 
:ronze-purple 
softly 
-bert. Rich yellow, 
blotched with bright red. 
' ft - each; $2.50 per dor.., postpaid 
RANUNCULUS 
Plant .September to April 
ernight in water and then pis 
«A a n^L c i! lu8 J? re ' without doubt, the prettiest 
ii =hoj prlng flowers. They come in practically 
a ‘Lo. a ?. es co l° r *> ar,> easy to grow, and are 
especla ly fine as a cut-flower. 
G irSi flowering. Mixed. 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 
100. postpaid. 
Extra-selected Exhibition Strain. Mixed. 
per doz.; $4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
Glorious Peonies 
_. - Plant October to April .__. .. ...... 
.v ? , roo,> ’ in deep, rich soil, jetting them rtllreri. Red-Hot-Fok»*r Plant Scarlet and ve|- 
ti 1 * crown* arc covered with 2 inches of low flowers in 10-Inch racemes. 25c. and 35c. 
Double Pink. Double Red. or Double cadi, 
White. Strong. 3-vr. roots, 60c. each, $5.00 per BnrhankV Towers of Gold, Golden yellow blos- 
doz., postpaid. some. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
guerite-like flowers come in all shades 
of pink, salmon. red and yellow, and are 
borne on long, stiff, straight stems. They 
require a warm, sunny position, good 
drainage, and protection from frost. Care 
must be taken not to plant them so that 
the crowns are buried. Mixed colora. 
strong plants, 30c each; $2.50 per doz., 
postpaid. 
Tigridia-Tiger Flower 
Plant November to April 
Gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs with flame- 
colored and spotted blooms. 15c. each; $1.50 per 
do2., postpaid. 
Tritoma 
Plant September to Mar 
1 Wz Gwiy Ccmp&Xt StctkA (ffj\ 
id 
Li 
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Novelties and Specialties In Flower Seeds 
All prices on Flower Seeds are postpaid 
Phlox Drummondi gigantea, Giant Art Shades 
Award of Merit, 1936 All America Selection* \ nn 
" inches in diameter In addition to It* enormous floe 
soft and plc&jing color*. TlanL. grow about 3 inches high. 
i of Phlox with flowers from, U* 
hn.* a inoM wonderful tangp of 
25c.; 1 1 oz. 85c 
Annual Canterbury Bells 
riant from September lo March 
Gold Modal. 1933 AH American Se1#«- 
lion.x. A now atrmn which will com¬ 
mence blooming in Augimt from .wood 
sown in February. The plant* grow 2 
to 214 feet tall, each having from Hint 
spikes of bloom in shade* of dark blue, 
light blue, pink. rose, and white. 
Anerlua Bell. A beautiful deep roaa. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Liberty Bell. Intense violet-bhie. Pkt. 
16c. 
Wedding Bell. Pure White Pkt. 15c, 
Select Mixture. Pkt. 15c.; »4 oz. 35c. 
New Calendula 
Plant from August to March 
Orange Shaggy. Gold Medal, 1935 All-America Se¬ 
lections. An artistic, large orange Calendula that 
is a new "break." Petals deeply fringed and 
lacinlated, giving the flower a most informal air. 
Pkt. 15c.; *4 oz. 25c. 
New Double Coreopsis, Sunburst 
Plant all year round 
A new large, golden-yellow variety with beautiful, 
fully double flowers. Pkt. 15c.; ' 4 oz. 45c. 
Sunset's Super-Giant 
Swiss Pansies 
HA. 1 ft. July-Oct.; Feb- 
>lght blue. Pkt. 15c; % 
50c. 
Black. Pkt. 15c; *4 oz. 50c. 
Fiery Faces. Red. Pkt. 15c; ** OZ. 50c. 
Golden Queen. Yellow. Pkt. 15c; ** oz. 50c. 
Prince Henry. Dark blue. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
Yellow King. White. Pkt. 15c; ’ s oz. 50c. 
Large-flowering. Mixed. Pkt. 15c; U oz. $1.00 
Sunset Giant Prize Strain, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 50c; 
Is oz. $2.00. 
Geneva Giants, Mixed Colors. Pkt. 35c: ] / t oz. $1.85. 
Super Swiss Giants. Mixed Colors. Pkt. 35c; 1-16 
oz. $1.00; * /S oz. $1.75. 
New Viola, Arkwright Beauty 
Plant from August to March 
A beautiful new Viola. Lovely shade of ruby- 
crimson. Pkt. 35c. 
Fancy Cactus 
finest mixed, including the rare sorts. 
Very 
Pkt. 25c. 
Linaria 
Plan! f r+ny September to JiPy 
Fairy Bouquet Wild Snapdragon. Nrw Plants 
9 t® 10 lnrh»* high. Colors, Rni««, Yellow . Pink, 
Lavender. White, an d Violet, mixed. A gem for 
border or Rock-garden. Pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 50c. 
Giant Imperial Larkspurs 
Plant from September to April 
A greatly improved strain of the Tall Branch¬ 
ing Stock-flowered Larkspur, of upright habit and 
branching from the base 
BlueBell. Special Mention. 1934 All-America Selec¬ 
tions. Beautiful, clear light blue. 
Blue Spire. Intense deep blue. 
Carmine King. Deep carmine-rose. 
Daintiness- A delicate lavender 
Exquisite Rose. A beautiful shade of rose. 
Ml$» California. Soft, pink, shaded salmon. 
White Spire. Pure white 
Any of above, pkt. 15c; Va oz. 40c 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 7 colors, 85o 
Superb Mixed. Pkt 15c; oz. 40c; oz. $1.25 
New Cinerarias 
California Super - Giants 
Plant from September to May 
Tb-R- wtruUcfuJ Cineraria* are of compact 
Kroxvux. \r> Y> 1* Inches high. The huge blossoms 
have a magMficent color-range, and measure from 
4 to 6 inches across. Blue Shades. Crimson and 
Carmine Shade*. Salmon Shades, and Superb Mix¬ 
ture Of all colors. Each Pkt. 50c. 
New Cornflower, Jubilee Gem 
Winner In All-America Selections for 1937 
"Jubilee Gem” is Indeed a precious "gem" that 
you will want in your flower garden. Its uniform, 
dwarf, compact plants, 10 to 15 inches high, are 
completely covered with their beautiful, rich blue, 
double flowers. It is very lovely indeed. Pkt. 20c; 
H oz. 60c. 
Geraniums 
Plant from September to May 
Improved Hybrids. Easily raised from aeed, this 
fine strain will give blooma the first year. Im¬ 
mense flower-heads in pink, rose, scarlet, and 
other shades. Pkt. 25c. 
Lady Washington Geraniums (Pelorgonlum) Finest 
sorts. Pkt. of 10 seeds, 50c. 
Early Giant Imperial Stocks 
Plant from September to May 
An especially fine strain of Stocks, growing from 
2 to 2 1 * feet tall, and of branching habit They are 
very free blooming and produce a high pra-cwlage 
of double flowers. Fine for cutting and bedding. 
Antique Copper. Rich hellebore-red. overlaid with 
copper. 
Chamois. Ivory, tinted old-rose 
Elk's Pride. Royal purple. 
Fiery Blood-Red. 
Flesh. Delicate pink. 
Golden Rose. Rich light rose, enhanced tiy a plead¬ 
ing golden effect in the center of each individual 
floret. 
Golden Ball. Canary-yellow. I Lavender. 
Old Rose. A charming shade. Purple. 
Rose. Deep rose-pink. | Shasta. Pure white. 
Any of above, pkt. 15c; '/» oz. 75o 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of any 6 of the above 
varieties, 75c. 
Choicest Mixed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c. 
New Stock, Giant Excelsior 
(Improved Column Type) 
These produce but one enormous spike ? to 2*4 
feet high, and can be planted closo together The 
florets are huge, 2*4 inches across. 
Chamois-Pink. Apricot I Old Rose. Rich coloiv 
or chamois-pink. I Ruby. Rich crimson-rod 
Deep Rote. Brilliant / White. White, faintly 
deep rose I tinged pink. 
Lilac-Lavender. Rich I Excelsior Mixture. Mfx- 
bright lavender. 1 ture of all colors. 
Each of above, pkt. 50c; 1-32 oz. 65o 
COLLECTION: One pkt. ea. of above 6 colors, $2.50 
Delphinium - Perennial Larkspur 
Hollyhock or Wrexham 
Plant from June to November 
A magnificent new face, producing sptre-like spikes of 
bloom in many new and beautiful shade*, ranging from 
pale blue to d«-ep indlgo-blue and royal purple, with 
many Intermediate pastel tones of mauve, pink, and lav¬ 
ender shadings. The flowers are very large and come in 
both single and double forms. Pkt, 35c: 1-16-oz. 75c. 
Lighl Blue Shades, Deep Blue Shades, Pastel Shade*. 
Each, pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. ea. of above 3 shades, fl.M BeTI*- 
? O oz*’''0c n,Pr ° VCd ' Bcautlful l '5ht blue. Pkt, 20c| 
CardInale. Scarlet. Pkt. 15c; ?4-o*. 80c. 
Summer Cloud. Long spikes of pure white flowers with 
an occasional light Blue. Height 4 foef. PkL 35<v 
Sunset Speelal Hybrid*. Pkt. 15c; J»-oz, 75c, 
Sensational New 
Rustproof Giant 
Snapdragons 
85 to 100 per cent rustproof 
This wonderful new group of Snap¬ 
dragons surpasses anything yet Introduced. 
The flowers are of magnificent size, closely 
placed on the spike. 
Maximum Types 
Grow 3 to 4 feet tall 
Alaska. Giant; pure white. 
Apple Blossom. Rose-pink and white. 
Campfire. Scarlet, with yellow lip. 
Canary Bird. Beautiful canary-yellow. 
Copper and Bronze Shades. Mixed. 
Fair Lady. Silvery pink. 
Loveliness. Rare rose-pink. 
Pink Shades, Mixed. 
Red Cross. Crimson, white tube. 
Any of the above, pkt. 25c 
or any 5 pkts. for $1.00 
Delphinium 
Sunset's New Double Nasturtiums 
Glorious Giant Gleam 
Hybrids 
Maximum Types, Mixed. 
60c. 
Pkt. 15c; 1-16 oz. 
Award of Merit, 1935 All-America Selec¬ 
tions. The large, double flowers are exquis¬ 
itely sweet scented. Colora range from a 
pearly lemon shade to brilliant scarlet. The 
orange and scarlet flowers grow to a size 
never before seen in these colors. Flowers 
average from 2 ft to 3 inches across. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 35c; *£ lb. $125. 
Giant Moon Gleam. Delightful shade of pale 
yellow. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 35c. 
Giant Orange Gleam. A pleasing shade of 
salmon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
Giant Scarlet Gleam. Gold Medal, 1935 All- 
America Selection*, Very bright and showy 
—fiery scarlet. Rawly now, at the new re¬ 
duced price of pkt. 10c, *4 oz. 35c. 
New Dwarf Globe Type 
Developed from the Gleam Nasturtiums, and 
having the same fine habit as the latter, ex¬ 
cept for dwarf non-trailing growth. Unexcelled 
for rock-garden or borders. 
Golden Globe. Award of Merit, 1936 All- 
America Selections. Golden yellow. Pkt. 
15c; *3 oz. 25c. 
Globe Hybrids. Colors similar to the Gleam 
Hybrids. Pkt. 15c; oz. 35c; *4 lb. $1.00. 
TWO OUTSTANDING 
SWEET PEAS 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE 
The blossoms are the largest we have 
ever seen, with long stems carrying four 
immense blooms. Charming and dainty, 
frilled and fluted flowers of beautiful pink. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c. 
CHINESE BLUE 
Large blooms of pure solid blue, rich »nd 
deep. Does not turn pale on the edges. Pkt. 13c; 
Cosmos 
Early KJondyke, Orange Flare 
Plant from February In June 
(hkS 1 r«n d n a,, i 1935 All-America Selections. Kion- 
SlUas. 0n pi«. «’>•• F ' n * *»' 
Zinnia, Fantasy 
Award of Merit. 1935 All-America Selections. 
SKJftMX ,h !., m n sl ° r •" 1J, 35 selections. 
/ ullfu ! , X c J irled ' Quilled and crested. 
Distinct from stiff, formal Zinnias to which 
MUed a f CU p«. ; $S?m £ U1 rane ° ° f colori ' 
Schizanthus, Pansy-Flowered 
Plant from July to September, February 
to June 
A new type of Schizanthus with large, 
smooth-edged. remarkably substantial 
pansy-flowered blooms, in many rich self¬ 
colors in shades of pink, crimson, mauve 
purple, as well as white, that arc extremely 
attractive. Pkt. 35c. * 
Rustproof Nanum Type 
Grow about 20 Inches tall 
Carmine-Rose. Bright carmine rose. 
Glowing Sunset. Rosy scarlet. 
Indian Girl. Pretty old-gold. 
Red Boy. Majestic red. 
Wildfire. Orange-scarlet, yellow lip. 
Any of the above, pkt. 15c J 
or the 5 pkts. for 65c 
Nanum Types, Mixed. Pkt. 15c 
Giant Golden Gleam 
Gold Medal. 1933. All-America Selections. The 
original, double, sweet-scented Nasturtium which 
was, without doubt, the outstanding flower nov¬ 
elty for the past two years. Pkt. 10c. oz. 25c; 
%-lb. 75c. 
Our Giant Orchid-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
Aarot. Dainty rose-pink. 
Avalanche. Finest pure white. 
Blue Bell. Delphlnium-hliie. 
Gleneagle. Beautiful arure-hlue 
Good cheer. Rose suffused sal¬ 
mon. 
Majestic Cream. Large, prim¬ 
rose. 
Magnet. Cream-pink. 
Tinkle. Fine glistening pink. 
Powerscourt. Shade of lavender. 
Red Bov. The best crimson. 
Royal Purple. Large: royal purple 
Any of above varieties, pkt. 10c.; 25c. for 3. In bulk. oz. 30c. 
Smile*. Salmon-pink. 
Sun«et. Giant; rose and amber. 
Tangerine. Deep, glowing or¬ 
ange. 
Warrior. Rich chocolate-maroon. 
Ilelmme. Brilliant scarlet 
louth. White, margined pink. 
; Va lb. 90c.; postpaid 
Our Special Spencer Sweet Pea Collection 
Exhibition Collection of Giant Spencer Sweet Peas in a range of eight gorgeous 
colors, each in a separate packet. 
Avalanche. Giant white. Magnet. Cream-pink. Powerscourt. Lavender Smile* Salmon-nink 
.flue Be,LAzure-tdue Pinkie. Rose-pink. Red Boy. Crimson. Tan De*7”£££ 
CpSPfMAi ■ One 10c packet of each of P/l postpaid 
the above 8 varieties for ’ (plus 2c tax). 
Special Large Package of Giant Orchid-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 
Enough to plant 50 feet. This wonderful assortment of mixed colors, or in 
bulk, lb., 65c; lb. $2.00.. .postpaid 
25- 
Other Seeds Suitable For Planting At This Time 
ABBREVIATIONS: HA.. Hardy Amml -...HP,. ~ TA„ Tender Annual - 
ALYSSUM. HA. 6-12 in. All year. For 
borders and rockeries. 
A. maritlmum. Sweet Alyssum. White. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 35c.; Vi lb. $i.00. 
A., Lilac Queen Improved. Lilac shade. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 30c. 
A. saxatile compactum. Gold Dust. Peren- 
nia. Grayish foliage. Bright yellow blooms. 
Pkt. 10c.; % oz. 40c. 
CALENDULA. Cape Marigold. HA. All 
year. 
C., Orange King. Large; deep orange-red. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c. 
C., Lemon King. Large; lemon-yellow. Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 40c. 
C. Campfire. Orange and scarlet. Pkt. 15c.: 
li oz. 35c. 
C., Radio. Orange. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 50c. 
CALLIOPSIS. HA. 2-3 ft. Feb.-June. 
2., Golden Wave. Yellow with brown center. 
Pkt. 10c.; V* oz. 25c. 
C., Tall, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c. 
CAMPANULA, Mixed. Canterbury Bells. 
HB. 2-3 ft. April-Aug. Pkt. 15c.; *4 oz. 
60c. 
C.. Giant Hyacinth-flowered, Empress. 
White. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 35c.; oz. 85c. 
CANDYTUFT, Perennial. HP. May-Sept. 
C., Gibraltarica. White, shaded to lilac. Pkt. 
10c.; Vi oz. 50c. 
CARNATION. HP. 1 Vi-2 ft. Aug.-March. 
C. Cliabaud’s Evcrblooming Giants, Mixed. 
Pkt. 15c.; V* oz. 65c. 
C., Marguerite, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 60c. 
CENTAUREA cyanus. Bachelor Button; 
Cornflower. HA. 2-3 ft. Sept.-May. 
C., Double Blue. Pkt. 10c.: Vi oz. 25c. 
C., Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c 
C. imerialis, Mixed. Royal Sweet Sultan. 
HA. 2V& ft. Sept.-March. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 
25c. 
C. suaveolens. Yellow. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 35c. 
CINERARIA, Sunset Prize Strain, Mixed. 
HHP. 1-2 ft. May-Oct.; Dec.-March. Pkt. 
25c. 
CLARKIA. Double Mixed. HA. 1-1ft. All 
year. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 30c.; oz. 90c. 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia). HP. 2-3 ft. 
C., Long-spurred Hybrids, Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; 
Vi oz. 50c. 
C. , Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain. Pkt. 20c.; 
Vkoz. 75c. 
COREOPSIS. HP. 2 to 3 ft. Aug.-March. 
D. grandlflora. Giant Yellow. Pkt. 10c.; V4 
oz. 20c.; oz. 75c. 
C. Double. Pkt. 10c.; *i oz. 33c. 
COSMOS. HHA. 5-6 ft. Feb.-June. 
C., Mammoth Giants of California. Pink, 
White, Crimson, or Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
20c. _ _ 
C. . Oouble Crested, Mixed. Pkt. 15c.; 
50c. 
DOUBLE DAISY, Mixed. HP. 4 In. Aug.- 
March. All colors. Pkt. 10c.; Vs oz 40c. 
DELPHINIUM, Perennial Larkspur. HP. 
June-Nov. 
D. Sunset Special Hybrids. All colors mixed. 
Pkt. 15c. 
DIANTHUS. Pinks. HA. 1 ft. Sept.-May. 
D ehinensia, Double Mixed. Indian Pink. Pkt. 
10c. 
D. Sweet Wivelsfield, Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
D. plumarius. Double Clove Pink. Pkt. 10c.; 
Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 45c 
ESCHSHOLTZIA. California Poppy. HA. 
Feb.-May. 
E. , Sunset Re*eleqtrd. Rich orange. Pkt. 
10c ; or. 25c.; >«, ][ 75c.; lb. $2.50. 
E. Crimson. Pkt. ■L; V* oz. 25c. M . 
E.. T»n flo . r>Kt_. lft.1l; u aoc. 
E., Brilliant Mixed. '«r. iuc.; ’£ oz. 25c 
E., New Double Salmon Beauty. Beautiful 
double salmon. PKt. 15c.; Vi oz. 40c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT (Myosotis alpestris). 
HP. 6-12 in. June-Nov. Blue. Pkt. 10c.; 
L i oz. 35c. 
FOXGLOVE, Sunset Strain, Mixed (Digi¬ 
talis) HP. 6 to 8 ft Pkt. 10c.; J i oz. 30c. 
GAILLARDIA. HHA. and HP. 2 ft Feb.- 
2 ft. Feb.-May: June-March. 
G.. Fine Annual Single Mixed. Pkt 10c.; 
Vi oz. 25c. 
G., grandlflora. Perennial. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
35c. 
G., Portola. Pkt. 15c.; Vi oz. 60c. 
G., Tangerine.. Pkt 15c.; Vi oz. 60c. 
GEUM. HP. 2-3 ft June-March. 
G.. Mrs. Bradshaw. Brilliant scarlet Pkt. 
15c. 
G., Lady Stratheden. Rich golden yellow. 
Pkt. 15c. ° J 
GODETIA. Satin Flower. HA. 1-2 ft. Sept.- 
June. 
G., Single Mixed or Double Mixed. Pkt lOc.J 
! i oz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
GYPSOPHILA. Baby's Breath. HA. and 
HP. 2-3 ft Oct.-June; May-Sept 
G. elegans grandlflora. White. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c. 
G. elegans carminea. Pink. Pkt 10c.; oz. 35c. 
G. paniculata. Perennial. White. Pkt. 10c.; 
Vi oz. 25c. 
HEUCHERA sanguinea splendens. Coral- 
bells. HP. 6-8 in. Mav-Sept Coral-red. 
Pkt. 25c. 
HOLLYHOCK, Chafer's Double, Mixed. HP. 
5-8 ft. May-Sept Pkt. 10c.; ’i oz. 50c. 
H. , Imperator. Pkt. 15c. 
LINARIA maroccana. Mixed. HA. 9-12 in. 
Sept.-June. Fine In rockeries, etc. Small, 
snapdragon-like blooma. pkt. 10c.; >4 oz. 
25c.; oz. 75a 
, height*, tie., and the proper time for planting 
LINUM. Flax. HA. 1% ft. Sept.-June. 
L. grandiflorum rubrum. Scarlet Flax. Pkt 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 35c. 
L. perenne. Perennial. Blue. Pkt. 10c.: %6. 
oz. 25c. 
LOBELIA. HHA. 4-6 in. Nov.-May. 
L. erinus compacta. Crystal Palace. Deep 
blue flowers. Dark foliage. For borders. 
Pkt. 15c.; Vi oz. 50c. 
L. gracilis. Light blue, trailing variety. Pkt. 
10c 
LUPINS. HA. and HP. 2-4 ft. Sept.-May; 
June-March. 
L., Annual Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; or. 
30c. 
L. . Perennial Varieties, Mixed. Tkt. 15c.: Vi 
oz. 50c. 
MARIGOLD. HU A. 1-3 ft. Feb.-May. 
M. . Dwarf French. Double, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; oz. 65c. 
M.. Tall French. Double, Mixed. Pkt 10c.; 
Vi oz. 25c.; oz. 65c. 
M.. African Tall Double, Mixed. Pkt 10c; 
Vi oz. 25c.; oz. 65c. 
M., African All-Double. Orange or lemon. 
Pkt. 15c.; Vi oz. 65c. 
MIGNONETTE. HA. 1-1% ft. All year. 
M., Allen’s Defiajice. Pkt.. 10c.; % oz. 25c. 
M., Giant Machet. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 25c. 
M. . Sweet-scented (Reseda odorato). Pkt. 
10c.; oz. 25c. 
NASTURTIUM. TA. Mareh-June. 
N. . Tall Varieties, Mixed. Pkt 10c.; oz. 15c.; 
Vi lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
N.. Dwarf Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
15c.; Vi lb. 40c.; lb. $1.25. 
NEMOPHILA insignis Baby Blue Eyes. HA. 
6 in. Sept.-March. Pkt. 10c.: oz. 30c.; Vi 
lb. $1.00. 
PENTSTEMON, Giant Mixed. HP. 2 ft 
July-March. Pkt 10c.; Vi oz. 60c. 
PHLOX. HA. 1-2 ft Sept.-May. 
P., Mixed. All colors. Pkt 10c.; Vi oz. 50c.; 
oz. $1.50. 
P. decussata. Mixed. Perennial. Pkt. 15c. 
POPPIES. Annual. 2-3 ft. Sept.-June. 
P., Shirley. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 40c.; 
Vi lb. $1.25. 
Poppies. Perennials. l%-2% ft. 
P., Iceland, Improved Sunbeam. Pkt. 15c. 
P., Iceland, Sanford’s Giant, Finest Mixed. 
Pkt 15c. 
Poppy, Orientale Hybrids, Mixed. All colors. 
Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 65c. 
PRIMROSES. HP. and TP. 1ft May-Sept. 
P., Giant Single Fringed, Mixed. (Green¬ 
house.) Pkt. 35c. 
P., Polyanthus, Mixed. Hardy sort. Pkt. 
25c.; % oz. $1.00. 
P., Vulgaris. Yellow English Primrose. Pkt. 
i5e.; 1*16 oz. 60c. 
TP., Tender Perennial 
PYRETHRUM. HP. 1-2 ft Sept-March. 
P 'ptV re 1 n m ' ,? olden Feather. For borders. 
Pkt 10c.; Vi oz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
P. hybridum grandiflorum Daisy-like flow, 
ers In all colors Pkt. 25c.; % oz. 75c. 
SC o H ;. ZA ^I HUS ' Butte rfly Orchid. HHA. 
2 ft. Feb.-June. 
3., Sunset Special Prize Mixture. Pkt. 25c • 
1-16 oz. 65c. ’* 
5., Ordinary Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; % oz. 25c. 
SCABIOSA. A hardy annual that grows X 
feet high. Aug.-May. 
5., Azure Fairy. Lavonder-blue. Pkt. 10c • 
V* oz. 30c. 
S, Blue. Very large. Pkt. 10c.; V* oz. 30c. 
02 10c ‘ 
S.. King of the Blacks. Reddish black. Pkt. 
10c.: U or- 30c. 
S-. Peach Blossom. Light pink. Pkt. 10c.; 
Vi oz. 30c. 
5., Rose. Pkt. 10c.; % oz. 30c. 
3., Shasta. Pure white. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 30c. 
5., Sulphur. Finest yellow. Pkt. 10c.; K oz. 
30c. 
S. caucasia. Blue Bonnet. Perennial. Lilac- 
blue. Pkt. 15c.; % oz. 60c. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 9 sort*, 
75c. 
Mixed: All colors. Pkt. 10c.; % or.. 25c.* 
Vs oz. 40c. 
VIOLAS. HP 6-12 in. Aug.-March. 
V., Apricot. Pkt. 15c. 
V. , Blue, Yellow, White, or Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; 
V* oz. 40c. 
VIOLETS. HP. 6-12 in. Aug.-March. Pkt 
10c. 
VIRGINIA STOCKS (Malcomia). HA. 6 in. 
All year. 
3., Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 35c.; Vi lb. $1.00. 
5., Compacta, Crimson Gem. Pkt. 10c • oz 
30. 
S., Rose. Pkt. 10c.; Vs oz. 25c.; oz. 45c. 
SWEET WILLIAM. HP. 1-2 ft. May-Sept 
S. W., Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 25c.' 
oz. 60c. 
3. W., Double, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; ’i oz. 40c.; 
oz. 75c. 
WALLFLOWER. HP. 1-2 ft. May-Sept 
W. , Single, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 20c. 
W. r Double, Mixed. Pkt. 10c.; Vi oz. 50c. 
WILD GAROEN MIXTURE 
This is a mixture ot the seeds of all the 
hardy flowers to sow broadcast in open 
places. Pkt. 10c.,* oz. 30c.; 14 lb. 90c.j lb. 
$2.50, postpaid. 
Space does not permit our listing all 
descriptions and varieties of the large as¬ 
sortment of seeds we carry. We can, how- 
aver. supply practically any seed desired 
on request. 
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