SWEET PEAS 
CULTURE OF SWEET PEAS 
Sweet Peas command the attention and admiration of every 
lover of flowers. They are so easy to grow, and produce such 
wonderful effects no home should be without them. Plant 
them along the fence, against the house or garage or string 
them up on wires or netting in the center of the yard. A 
southeast exposure is best, but they will bloom most any¬ 
where if they get part sunshine. 
Plant them now and they will grow during the winter and 
develop a good strong root system and naturally produce a 
much larger and more beautiful flower. After spading, break 
up any lumps and stamp the soil down very firm. Sweet Peas 
desire a firm seed bed to produce sturdy growth and long 
stems. Plant the seeds about one-half inch deep and 6 inches 
apart. Most people plant them too close together. After plant¬ 
ing soak the ground good, and as the ground dries keep the 
top worked up so that it will not crust or bake. When the 
plants are about 3 inches high it is time to provide some means 
of support. Stakes with strong string supports are fairly good, 
but wire mesh is much better. Keep pruning out the lateral 
branches that have a tendency to cover one another, as 
crowded plants never produce fine flowers. As fast as the 
Sweet Peas bloom, cut (do not pull) them off, as withered or 
dry blossoms spoil their looks and will cause them to go to 
seed too soon. 
The Sweet Pea seeds we offer are grown by the best growers 
in the world, and we can safely and conscientiously say that 
there are none better. A great deal of time and money is spent 
bringing out new and better varieties and improving the older 
sorts. 
We submit the following list as the cream of varieties and 
feel sure that they will give entire satisfaction: 
GIANT SUMMER FLOWERING SPENCERS 
All Colors: Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c. 
PINK AND ROSE SHADES 
Pinkie. Rose-pink with large and frilled flowers. This variety 
is seldom affected by weather conditions and first-class blooms 
can be cut all during its long blossoming period. Silver Medal. 
Affection. Soft cream pink, lavender sheen. 
Bonnie Briar. Large rose pink. 
Mary Pickford. Dainty cream pink, suffused salmon. 
Personality. Coral on apricot pink. 
Pinnacle. Deep rose pink on white, very robust. 
Lullaby. Charming shade of light rose pink. A strong grower. 
Award of Merit. National Sweet Pea Society, 1934. 
Miss California. The color is a beautiful shade of rich pink, 
deeply flushed and shaded with salmon. Unsurpassed for 
either exhibition or general cutting purposes. 
LAVENDER AND BLUE SHADES 
Austin Frederick Improved. Giant lavender. 
Capri. Clear silver blue; excellent. The best blue Sweet Pea; 
long stem; vigorous. 
King Lavender. Clear rosy lavender. 
Mrs. Tom Jones. Mid blue. 
Reflection. Clear blue. 
WHITE AND CREAM SHADES 
Bridal Veil. Pure white, black seeded. 
Constance Hinton. White, black seeded. 
Mastercream. Cream, black seeded. 
ORANGE AND SALMON SHADES 
Flamingo. Orange scarlet cerise. 
Prince of Orange. Best deep orange. 
Tangerine Improved. Rich orange. 
CERISE SHADES 
Hallmark’s Cerise. Bright cerise. 
RED SHADES 
All Bright. Fiery scarlet cerise. 
Crimson King. Rich deep crimson. 
Red Rover. Fine dark crimson. 
Sunproof Scarlet. Brightest scarlet. 
Grand Slam. Bright scarlet cerise shaded orange. 
MAROON AND PURPLE SHADES 
Warrior. Rich chocolate maroon. A magnificent variety which 
has held its place and popularity for a number of years. 
Olympia. Deep rich purple of graceful form and immense size. 
Gold Medal, Scottish National Sweet Pea Trials. 
A Complete Seed Store 
The Knox Seed Company prides themselves in 
the complete stock they carry at their Stockton 
and Modesto stores. The most complete stocks in 
Northern California. A full line of field, flower 
and garden seeds, Spray materials and sprayers 
for all purposes, Bulbs and Plants in season, Pet 
Foods and Supplies, Poultry Remedies and Feed¬ 
ers, Garden Tools, Stakes, etc. 
It is, of course, impossible to describe all the 
merchandise in a catalog of this size. Why not 
drop in at either store. Whether you buy or not 
you will receive courteous and prompt attention. 
Stock store at 5 09 East Weber Avenue and the 
Modesto store at 810 Tenth Street. 
NITRAGIN WILL GIVE YOUR SWEET PEAS A BETTER START. 
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