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1940 SEED CATALOG 
THE INLAND SEED CO 
PHLOX 
Phlox Druimnondi (A). Of all summer-flowering annuals, the 
varieties of Phlox Drummondi are unquestionably one of the 
most brilliant and satisfactory. Seed may be sown in the open 
ground any time after danger from frost is past. 
Grandiflora Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 50c; Y oz. 80c; oz. $1.25. 
Perennial Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Yi oz. 90c; Y oz. $1.50; oz. $2.50. 
Star (A). The petals of these flowers have fringed or toothed 
edges, darker centers, and margins of a different shade, giv¬ 
ing them the appearance of twinkling stars. Pkt. 10c; Yt oz. 
60c; Y oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75. 
Salmon Glory. See inside of back cover. 
POPPIES 
Golden West (Esclischoltzia) (A). Commonly known as Cali¬ 
fornia poppy. Color, rich, rare tints of yellow and orange; very 
beautiful. Single. Pkt. 5c; Yt oz. 25c; Yt oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
Mixed (A). This is a special mixture and comprises many of 
the best named varieties and embraces all colors and shades 
of the Eschscholtzia California type of poppies. Pkt. 10c; 
Yt oz. 35c; Yt oz. 65c; oz. $1.25. 
Iceland (P). A graceful, delicate variety. The plant is low-grow¬ 
ing, but the stems are long and slender. Single, mixed, pkt. 10c; 
Yi oz. 60c; 54 oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75. 
Oriental (P). One of the showiest of the perennials, with enor¬ 
mous flowers. The leaf is long and deeply cut and clothed 
with white, bristly hair. Single, mixed, pkt. 10c; Yt oz. 50c; 
Yt oz. 80c; oz. $1.25. 
Shirley Improved (A). The most beautiful type of poppies, 
having soft, hairy foliage. Free blooming. Single mixed, pkt. 
10c; Yi oz. 25c; Yt oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
PORTULACA or ROSE MOSS (A). Brilliant, dwarf, only 6 
inches high, luxuriating in warm situations and blooming pro¬ 
fusely from early summer to autumn. 
Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 35c; Yi oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 75c; Yt oz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
PRIMROSE 
Primula Vulgaris (P). The beautiful wild English Primrose. 
It grows best in shady places. The seed is very slow in ger¬ 
minating and may stay in the ground a year. Flowers clear 
yellow. Six inches in height. Pkt. 25c. 
Oenothera (Evening Primrose) (A). A free bloomer producing 
bright colored single flowers which open on the approach of 
twilight. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 25c; Y oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
PYRETIIItUM (P). Hardy, with large daisy-like flowers. Blooms 
during May and June. Foliage and flowers both very orna¬ 
mental. Double and semi-double and single mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
RICINUS, or CASTOR OIL BEAN (A). Ornamental plants. Pic¬ 
turesque foliage; brilliant colored fruit, producing a sub-trop¬ 
ical effect; fine for lawns. Finest mixed, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS (VELVET FLOWER) 
SALPIGLOSSIS (A). The quaint, funnel-shaped flowers some¬ 
what resemble those of the Petunia; beautiful range of colors; 
2 Yt feet tall and a continuous bloomer. Finest mixed, pkt. 10c; 
Yi oz. 35c; Yt oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
SALVIA BONFIRE. Brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 
above the plant. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 60c; Yt oz. $1.00; oz. $1.75. 
SCABIOSA or MOURNING BRIDE (A). A free-flowering an¬ 
nual. Very effective for garden decoration. Double mixed. Pkt. 
10c; Yt oz. 25c; Yt oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) (A). Hardy, growing 1V4 
to 2 feet high and covered with bright, showy, butterfly-like 
blossoms. Large flowering. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 
SNAPDRAGONS 
SNAPDRAGON, or ANTIRRHINUM (P). One of the most 
useful and showy plants. Of almost every shade and color. 
Half hardy. Mixed, pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c; Yt oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
University of California De Luxe Mixture, Rust Proof. The 
grower makes the following statement. In our University of 
California De Luxe Mixture we are proud to offer the Univer¬ 
sity of California Mixture supplemented by the addition of a 
wide range of colors not found in the original mixture. Pkt. 10c; 
Yi oz. 40c; Yt oz. 75c; oz. $1.25. 
ROSALE. See inside of front cover. 
SNOW IN SUMMER (Cerastium Toinentosum) (P). A very 
pretty dwarf white leaved edging plant, bearing small white 
flowers suitable for the rockery. Pkt. 10c. 
SUNFLOWER (Helianthus) Double Chrysanthemum Flower¬ 
ing (A). This pretty sunflower grows to be about 3 feet high 
and has late in summer bright golden yellow flowers on stiff 
stem, fine for cutting. Pkt. 5c; Yi oz. 25c; Yt oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
SWEET WILLIAM (P). Hardy, producing a splendid effect in 
beds and borders with rich and varied flowers. 
Mixed Double. Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 35c; Y oz. 60c; oz. $1.00. 
Mixed Single. Pkt. 5c; Yt oz. 25c; Y oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
THUNBERGIA (Black-Eyed Susan) (A). One of the best trail¬ 
ing plants for boxes, vases, etc. Neat, compact growth. The 
pretty flowers, an inch in diameter. Mixed, pkt. 10c. 
VERBENA (A). Start seed in the house or under glass early 
in the spring and transplant after 3 or 4 ins. of growth. Mam¬ 
moth extra choice, mixed, pkt. 10c; Yt oz. 40c; Yt oz. 75c; oz. 1.25. 
