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1940 SEED CATALOG . . 
. . THE INLAND SEED CO. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
In describing our flower seeds the letter (A) denotes 
annual variety; (B) biennial, and (P) perennial. 
AGERATUM 
AGERATUM or FLOSS FLOWER (A). Little Dorrit. The 
attractive feathery flowers are borne in dense clusters; desir¬ 
able for bedding and borders, being covered with bloom all 
summer. Azure Blue. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 70c. 
Midget Blue—See inside of back cover. 
SWEET ALYSSUM 
SWEET ALYSSUM, Carpet of Snow (A). The plants are very 
dwarf and spreading; they grow only 3 to 4 inches high, and 
each plant completely covers a circular space 10 to 15 inches 
in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 25c; 34 oz. 45c. 
Saxatile (Basket of Gold) (P). A hardy variety bearing an abun¬ 
dance of yellow flowers in April and May about 9 inches high. 
Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 60c. 
AMARANTHUS (A). Brilliant foliaged, growing from 3 to 5 
feet high, bearing curious racemes of flowers. Useful for the 
center of large beds. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Blood red. Pkt. 5c; 34 oz. 25c; 
34 oz. 40c. 
ARABIS or ROCK CRESS (P). The blooms are produced in 
such great profusion that within a short time they appear 
like a mass of snow. They are excellent for rock gardens or 
borders. Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 35c; 34 oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
ASTERS 
ASTER, IMPROVED CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE 
Comet Giant (A). Plants are of upright habit, about 2 feet 
high, producing long stemmed flowers composed of wavy 
petals. Mixed, pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
Improved Crego (A). Plants robust; about 2 feet high. The 
large double flowers are well formed, making a very fine 
variety for all purposes. Azure Blue, Pink, White and Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
Improved Ostrich Feather (A). Borne on long stems, which 
makes them cut flowers par excellence. Plants about 234 feet. 
Mixed, pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
California Giants, Improved. (A). Large flowers, often meas¬ 
uring 5 to 6 inches in dameter, and they are characterized by 
the Crego type of flowers. Mixed; Pkt. 15c; 34 oz. 60c; 34 oz. 
$1.00; oz. $1.75. 
SPECIAL ASTERS 
Early Beauty. Plants grow from 2 to 3 feet high. Flowers 
measuring 4 to 5 inches; borne on long, stout stems from 18 
to 24 inches. Mixed: Pkt. 10c; 34 oz. 40c; 34 oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
Improved California Sunshine. Flowers 3 inches across, with 
a single outer row of petals. Plants grow 134 ft. tall. Mixed: 
Pkt. 15c; 34 oz. $1.00; 34 oz. $1.75. 
Hardy Perennial Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). Single fall-flow¬ 
ering hardy herbaceous plants, thriving in any good garden 
soil. If sown early they will flower the first season; 3 feet. 
Mixed: Pkt. 15c. 
LOS ANGELES ASTER 
