Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds for 1940 
Cosmos. Early Double Sensation 
467 Cosmos, Early Double Sensation, Mixed. Here is an extra 
Early Sensation Cosmos in a beautiful new double form. Com¬ 
ing in colors of white, pink and crimson, this new double 
Cosmos is also similar to the single Sensation in height and 
other habit characteristics. Two forms of double flowers are 
found in this new Sensation group and both will average be¬ 
tween 41/2 and 5 inches across—the regular double crested 
and the newer and novel fluted types. The doubles percent¬ 
ages runs a bit higher than the smaller double crested Cos¬ 
mos, as the seed of this novelty is all hand-picked from 
double plants only. Pkt. 25c. 
2452 Gomphrena Globosa (New Bunch-Flowered Globe Ama- 
ranthus). Annual, 18 to 24 inches high. Flowers resemble 
large clover heads and are produced in great numbers. This 
is a novelty because three heads of clover-like flowers grow 
where one did before. Often used as an ever-lasting flower 
when cut and dried. Sow seed in boxes and transplant when 
large enough to handle. Mixed colors, including White, Pink 
and Purple. Pkt. 15c. 
2696 Glory of the Sun Grass (Aristea Eckloni), African Bril¬ 
liant Blue. Brilliant blue intensities from the Cape of Good 
Hope, Wedgewood Blue. Grows 18 inches high. Hardy in 
California and the South and in the North best grown in pots, 
the pots plunged in the garden-border for summer flowering. 
The plants may be carried over winter in a light cellar, keep¬ 
ing them in half-dormant state with just an occasional scant 
watering. The Aristeas grow readily from seed, and make a 
striking showing, great sheafs of bloom. Does fine in partial 
shade or full sun. Pkt. 25c. 
2454 Gypsophila Multiflora (Annual Baby's Breath). This new 
introduction grows from 18 to 24 inches high. The flowers are 
smaller than the ordinary Baby's Breath but three times as 
abundant. This is very easily grown and we consider it the 
best novelty that has come out in the Baby's Breath family 
in recent years. Pkt. 15c; oz. 75c. 
2293 Cockscomb, New Velvet Velour, Art Shades. They con¬ 
stitute the very best strain of Celosias in cultivation. The comb 
has a spread of from 8 to 10 inches, in colors of Golden Or¬ 
ange, Rose, and Rich Crimson. The flower heads are on one 
long stalky stem with beautiful dark green foliage. It can be 
easily flowered in the open if the seed is planted where it is to 
bloom in the early spring or midsummer. Pkt. 15c. 
866 Hibiscus, Super Giants. A gorgeous group of perennials 
which seems to fit the beginner's skill. Immense flowers grow¬ 
ing six to ten inches across. From palest pink, through pure 
pink to rose with other showy white or rich crimson. Magnifi- 
cent in borders or will make a wonderful flowering hedge. 
Grow very easily from seed and in many sections of the 
country will bloom the first year. It is a herbaceous perennial 
and once it is established will give you a wealth of flowers 
each summer for ten years. Pkt. 15c. 
2882 Ipomea, White Moonflower, Mexican Giant Flowered. 
Seed direct from Mexico. A vine that surpasses all others in 
its class in size and beauty of flowers. They are extremely 
large, often measuring six inches across. Pure white and very 
fragrant—a fragrance that you find in no other flowers, even 
sweeter than orange blossoms. This will bloom the first year 
if it is started in March or April. lust soak the seed in warm 
water for three hours and then plant out by the humblest 
fence or clothes pole and you will have glossy green foliage 
and white flowers like you have never had before. Pkt. 25c. 
2566 Nicotiana Glaiuca (Bird Tobacco Tree). It is eminently 
fitting that this lovely shrub should be called the "Queen of 
the Silver Trees" because of its marvelous silvery foliage. One 
of our finest California natives. Plants from seed sown di¬ 
rectly in the open ground will reach a height from 10 to 12 
feet in a single summer. The plant, every part of it, is silvery 
blue. It makes a tall and branching pyramid and in the 
autumn each lower branch tip will carry a cluster of beautiful 
tubular yellow flowers which attract humming birds. It is fine 
for cutting. We recommend this for universal planting, for 
landscape effects such as blotting out unsightly buildings, 
fences, etc. Pkt. 25c. 
2541 Mignonette, California Glittering Gold. A vigorous grow¬ 
ing variety with bright glittering gold flowers on long spikes. 
This annual old-fashioned flower of great appeal owing to its 
delightful fragrance grows 12 inches high. Plant seeds in the 
open ground where they are to bloom. Pkt. 15c. 
2564 Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco). Mexican Giant-Flowered 
Tuberose scented fragrant white tobacco plant. A noble look¬ 
ing plant with long tubular pure white flowers growing in 
dense whirls around the stem, one above another. A most 
beautiful effect to behold. Possesses the merit of remaining 
fully expanded throughout the day and does not close in the 
mornings on cloudy days. This is one of the best Flowering 
Tobacco plants we have. It is not Nicotiana Affinis. The seed 
can be sown from January to June and a continuous bloom 
can be secured for nearly nine months of the year. Pkt. 25c. 
2508 Linaria (Miniature Snapdragons), Fraser's Large Flow¬ 
ered Improved Fairy Bouquet, Delicate Shades Mixed. A Gold 
Medal variety, splendid for beds and borders, because it grows 
only ten inches high. The plants are covered with dainty 
Snapdragon-like blooms which come in all of the popular pastel 
shades such as pink, rose, amber, cream, yellow, lavender, 
and also white. Our large-flowered strain blooms freely 
throughout the summer and fall. Seeds can be sown in the 
open ground, where they are intended to bloom. Fine for cut 
flowers. Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 
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Linaria (Miniature Snapdragon) 
