SEED CATALOGUE • 1939 
Flower Seeds 21 
Boltonia latisquama 
BELLIS • English Daisy 
Charming spring flowers in borders. Sow in light soil in spring, 
and prick out or sow in August and grow in a coldframe until spring, 
then transplant outdoors for spring bedding purposes. 
The Bride. A fine, very double, free-flowering, pure Pkt. ■j’soz. 
white sort.$0 10 $0 50 
Longfellow. Large, double, pink flowers. 10 50 
Giant i€tna. Large; double; dark red. 25 75 
Giant Rose. Bright rose. 25 75 
Giant White. Pure white. 25 75 
Rob Roy. Small, deep scarlet flowers. 25 75 
Double Mixed. Selected strain of the finest quality.... 10 50 
BOLTONIA » False Chamomile 
The Boltonias bloom at the same time and resemble some of the 
wild Asters of the woodland. The leaves are long and grayish and 
in these characteristics are roughly distinguished from the perennial 
Asters. Because of their great height, they are highly desirable in 
large perennial borders. The plants literally bear thousands of star- 
like flowers. They serve excellently as cut-flowers. 
Latisquama. Delicate pink flowers from July to October. 4 to 5 
feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
BRACHYCOME • Swan River Daisy 
Brilliant, free-flowering hardy annual, suitable for beds or 
borders. Cineraria-shaped blue or white flowers. 9 inches. Large 
Pkt. pkt. 
Little Blue Star .$0 10 $0 25 
Mixed. oz. 30 cts. .. 10 
BROWALLIA 
Handsome annuals, with blue or white flowers. Fine for garden 
beds in summer. 1J4 feet. Pkt. 
Elata caerulea. Sky-blue. %oz. 35 cts.. .$0 10 
Elata, Mixed. Blue and white. l /i°z. 30 cts... 10 
Speciosa major. A beautiful flowering variety of brilliant 
ultramarine-blue. Does fine outside in the border, hanging- 
baskets or vases. Also excellent for growing in pots in the 
greenhouse.Large pkt. 75 cts... 25 
Viscosa compacta. Sapphire. The plants of this new Browal- 
lia are very compact, not more than 9 to 10 inches high, and 
are very free-flowering, sometimes bearing over one hundred 
blooms. The flowers are dark blue with an attractive white 
eye which somewhat resemble a large lobelia. Fine for bed¬ 
ding and winter-blooming in the greenhouse. 
Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
CACALIA 
Coccinea (Tassel Flower). Pretty, free-flowering, hardy Pkt. 
annual, producing trusses of showy, tassel-like scarlet flow¬ 
ers. 1H feet. }/ioz. 25 cts. ..$0 10 
CALCEOLARIA 
A tender perennial, used largely for the decoration of the greenhouse 
and conservatory. 
Hybrida grandiflora, Covent Garden Strain. Extra choice; Pkt. 
strongly recommended for habit, also size and markings of 
flowers.$0 50 
Profusa (C. Clibrani). The sprays of rich golden yellow flow¬ 
ers are light and graceful in habit, and are very lasting. 50 
Rugosa, Mixed. Shrubby, smali-flowering varieties for bed¬ 
ding, of the finest colors. 15 inches. 50 
CALLIOPSIS 
Very graceful border plants, supplying throughout the summer an 
abundance of elegant showy flowers which are greatly prized for 
garden decoration as well as for cutting. They are of the easiest 
culture and will thrive anywhere, even in city gardens. 
Sow seed where intended to bloom; thin out to 6 inches apart. By 
keeping the old flowers cut off, the flowering season can be length¬ 
ened until late autumn. 
Tall Varieties 
They grow 2 to 3 feet high, branch freely, and have long, wiry 
flower-stems crowned with lovely clusters of small, daisy-like flowers 
in beautiful shades of crimson, orange, and gold. Pkt. J^oz. 
Atrosanguinea. Blood-red.$0 10 
Golden Wave (C. Di ummondi). Very showy, with large 
yellow flowers, having dark brown centers. 1J^ feet. 10 
Marmorata. Bright golden yellow flowers, marbled 
with maroon. 2 feet.. 10 
Nigra speciosa. Rich crimson-maroon. 2 feet. 10 
Tinctoria. A showy variety, the large flowers being 
brightyellow and maroon, about evenly divided. 2 feet. 10 
Mixed. All the choicest sorts. 1 to 2 feet. 10 
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COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 5 Tall Varieties, 40 cts. 
Golden Crown. See Novelties and Specialties, page 5. 
Dwarf Varieties 
This class forms compact, shapely bushes 9 to 12 inches high, 
which are completely covered with their gay flowers all summer. 
Ideal for the edge of borders or for massing. Pkt. Koz. 
Crimson King. Rich dark crimson. 6 inches.$0 10 $0 25 
Dazzler. A rich maroon-red center with broad, golden 
yellow border. 10 25 
Nana radiata (Tiger Star). Rich bronze, striped and 
mottled yellow. 10 25 
Bicolor nana. Yellow, brown center. 10 25 
Nana marmorata. Bright golden yellow, marbled 
with maroon. 10 25 
Mixed. AH colors. 10 20 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 5 Dwarf Varieties, 40 cts. 
If you wish to assist a gardening friend, 
recommend our seeds 
Calliopsis 
