AMERICAN BULB COMPANY 
P^Uce. jUlit 
May - December, 1940 
A. B. C. ''Supreme'' Quality Flower Seeds for the Florist and Nurseryman, 
offering varieties that have been brought right up-to-date and at prices con¬ 
sistent with that grade necessary for profitable results. 
Twenty-four years of background in supplying above named should 
prove of assurance to the buyer of dependable stocks and the latest devel¬ 
opment in the new and better kinds. 
Soliciting your patronage, Yours faithfully. 
AMERICAN BULB COMPANY 
A. MILLER, President 
BEN MILLER, Vice-President 
Please send orders from this 
Disclaimer: ITie American Bulb Company gives no warranty, express or 
implied, as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter of 
anv seeds (bulbs or plants) it sells and will not be responsible for tbe crop. 
If ibe customer does not accept tbe goods on above terms, be must return 
llieni at once, and money w ill be refunded or proper credit given. We exer- 
1. J. KARINS, Vice-President 
A. L. KOEHLER, Secy-Treas. 
list to our New York Office 
cise, however, the greatest care to fill our orders with the highest quality 
possible, as it is our constant aim to give our customers fullest satisfaction. 
Cash Discoanls: Cash with order oidy. 5% on Flower Seeds; 3% on 
Bulbs; 2% on Plants. 
A. B. C. “SUPREME QUALITY” FLORISTS’ FLOWER SEEDS 
ANNUALS FOR GREENHOUSE AND OUTDOOR CULTURE 
See Pages 11 to 18 for Hardy Perennial Seeds 
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple) 
Choicest mixed. Ve oz.$1.25 Tr. Pkl.35c 
ASPARAGUS 
I’l.t lMOSUS NANUS (Creenh ouse Groii’/i) 
One of our Leading Seed Specialties. 
100 seeds. 
.25c 250 seeds. 
,..40c 
1,000 seeds. . 
. . .$1.00 
5,000 seeds.... 
.$4.50 
Lb.. 
. . .$8.00 
Write for prices 
on larger lots. 
SPRENGERI 
100 seeds. 
25c 250 seeds. 
.40c 
1,000 seeds..., 
. . .$1.00 
5,000 seeds.... 
. $4.50 
Lb... 
...$8.00 
BEGONIAS 
Fibrous Rooted 
SEMPERFLORENS 
For greenhouse pot plants and summer bedding. While Begonias are 
easily grown from cuttings our experience has proved that plants 
grown from seed are far superior. As a bedding plant there is nothing 
more satisfactory; also excellent as a pot plant and for a "filler" with 
other plants. 
Masterpiece. A lovely clear rose-pink Begonia, and the most outstand¬ 
ing in this color class. The large-sized blooms are produced so 
abundantly that the foliage is really overshadowed. A large bed of 
"Masterpiece" observed on a large estate near Chicago this past sea¬ 
son was a sight to behold. For pot plants as well as for bedding, 
you have something if you have this exceptional new Begonia. 
Tr. Pkt.$1.25 3 Tr. Pkts.$3.00 
Eriksson's New Scandinavia. A new, continuous flowering, Sem- 
perflorens Begonia with a wonderful branching habit, and many 
other good qualities. Sow seeds in January for Memorial Day; in May 
or later, for winter; October or November, for Mother's Day purpose. 
Red and pink shades, mixed. Tr. Pkt.$1.50 3 pkts. for_$4.00 
BEGONIAS (Continued) 
SEMPERFLORENS (Continued) 
"White Lady." Substantial, beautiful pure white flowers, almost as 
large as those of our "Masterpiece," to which it makes an excellent 
companion. Tr. Pkt. $1.25 3 Tr. Pkts. $3.00 
Snow (Heterosis). This new, snow-white, profusely flowering Hybrid 
is outstanding on account of its resistance to heat, drought, and 
excessive moisture. The plants bloom well during unfavorable 
weather and retain their fresh, pure white appearance. These pure 
white medium sized flowers show up well against the rosy stems and 
light green leaves. The bushy plants grow about 10 inches high. 
At the official Begonia trials (Germany), this new Hybrid proved to 
be the best white Begonia. Tr. Pkt. $1.00 
Albert Martin. Bright carmine, extra large flowered. 
Tr.Pkt. 50c 1/32 oz. $1.00 
Christmas Cheer. Extra large-flowered crimson-scarlet. 
Tr.Pkt. 50c 1/64 oz. $1.40 
Christmas Pink. This variety is of same habit as Christmas Cheer 
and equally as good. Tr.Pkt. $1.00 1/64 oz. $1.50 
Darling (New). According to our trial of it, this is one of the choicest 
Semperflorens Begonias that has come from Germany for a long 
time. Of compact growth, 8 to 10 inches, with large, light rose colored 
flowers about the shade of Glory of Erfurt. We have had this in full 
flower for Christmas. Tr.Pkt. $1.00 1/64 oz. $2.25 
Elegant (New). White attractively edged crimson, clear green foliage 
that contrasts well with the flowers. Tr. Pkt... .$1.00 1/64 oz... .$2.00 
Erfordia. Pink. Tr.Pkt. 50c 1/32 oz. $1.40 
Fire Sea or Blaze of Fire. Extra dwarf compact habit. Large fiery 
red flowers with green foliage. Good. Tr. Pkt.. .$1.00 1/32 oz.. .$2.00 
Glory of Erfurt. Large bright carmine. Tr. Pkt.. .50c 1/32 oz.. .$2.00 
Glow. Dark red flowers; foliage light bronze; free blooming and 
compact. Tr.Pkt. 75c 1/32 oz. $3.00 
Gustav Knaake. Glowing salmon-pink, resembles Melior 
Tr.Pkt.:. 50c 1/32 oz. $1.40 
Lightning. Extra large flowers measuring 2 inches across and of deep 
carmine-scarlet shade—an extra deep bright shade in Begonia. 
Tr. Pkt. $1.00 1/32 oz. $2.50 
Radio. Extra large carmine-scarlet, green foliage. Excellent. 
Tr.Pkt.$1.00 1/32 oz.$2.25 
Salmon Queen. Salmon red. Tr.Pkt. 50c 1/32 oz. $1.50 
Vernon. Red. Tr.Pkt. 25c Vs oz. 75c 
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