Seeds for 1940 
PETUNIA Miniature Ruffled 
"BETSY ROSS" 
This new variety is similar in form and habit to the 
popular petunia Martha Washington. The color of 
“BETSY ROSS” is red and white, with the white 
blending to golden and the red blending to very 
deep red in the throat. The blooms are 2)4 inches in diam¬ 
eter and well ruffled with a good open throat. 
Per Packet 25c 
J&UT CALENDULA Extra Large 
YELLOW COLOSSAL 
The biggest “Yellow Colossal” is the most profuse 
blooming of all large flowered Calendulas. The well- 
formed, bushy plants grow 18 ins. high, and are load¬ 
ed with extremely double, clear, bright yellow flow¬ 
ers 4)4 inches and more across. The petals are informally 
placed, forming graceful blossoms of the “Chrysantha” type. 
Per Packet 25c 
Petunia Betsy Ross 
ZINNIA Fantasy 
WILDFIRE (See Illustration on Front Cover) 
Another beautiful, newly developed red shade, only slightly deeper 
in color than Scarlett O’Hara. Rich glowing scarlet. 
Per Packet 25c 
Fantasy Orange Lady: Deep Orange. Per Packet 20c. 
Fantasy Rosalie: Intense Rose. Per Packet 20c. 
Fantasy Star Dust: Golden Yellow. Per Packet 20c. 
Fantasy White Light: Pure White. Per Packet 20c. 
Fantasy Mixed: Shaggy petaled double flowers. Per Packet 20c. 
JNmr ASTER Early Giant W-R 
ROSE MARIE 
Rose Marie is a fascinating, lively shade of rose which is probably 
the most popular color in asters. The flowers are full-petaled with 
broad, graceful petals, daintily plumed and intertwined, very large, 
4 to 5 inches in diameter, and similar to the Giants of California. 
Per Packet 25c 
Early Giant Light Blue. (Wilt Resistant). Pkt. 25c. 
Super Giant El Monte. Crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
Collection: One packet each of these three asters for 50c Postpaid. 
VISIT OUR 
NEW DOWNTOWN STORE 
‘ America’s Most Modern Seed Store’ 
625 South Hill Street 
Los Angeles 
Conveniently located in the center of Los Angeles’ 
downtown business district and directly across the street 
from Bullock’s, one of the West’s most exclusive de¬ 
partment stores, Germain’s new store embodies the latest 
ideas in the display and presentation of seeds, nursery 
stocks, supplies and pets for the greatest convenience 
and satisfaction of their many customers. 
. The interior of the store is an outstanding example 
of the modern application of light, color, and display in 
the proper presentation of such interesting and unusual 
“merchandise” as live pets, tropical fish, birds, plants, 
accessories, and the West’s most complete assortment 
of flower and vegetable seeds. 
The lower floor in its entirety is devoted to seeds, 
pottery, nursery stocks, bulbs and garden supplies. The 
upper floor is given over to an extensive pet department. 
Sightseeing is easy and exciting at Germain’s. 
Do not fail to visit Germain’s Hill Street Store when 
in Los Angeles. 
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El Monte 
NOVELTY COLLECTION C 
One packet each: Petunia Betsy Ross, Calendula Yellow Colossal, 
Zinnia Wildfire and Aster Rose Marie for 80 cents postpaid 
Calendula Yellow Colossal 
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