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PANSY 
We list the choice strains of the leading Ameri¬ 
can and European hybridizers. Pansy seed is 
sown in August for early Spring bloom. They 
can be sown in the early Spring in coldframes 
for late May bloom. For quality blossoms 
use rich soil. 
“Oregon Giants” (Ellis). Originator’s seed of 
this marvelous American strain. Extra large, 
flat flowers, slightly ruffled in a gorgeous color 
display. Pkt. 25c.,Tr. Pkt. 65c., 1/16 oz. $1.00 
“Shakespeare's Pansies" 
A simple, quaint little gem suitable for 
any location in the garden. Gay, pic¬ 
turesque little faces reminiscent of the 
gardens of Olde England. Pkt. 35c. 
“Coronation Gold.” An A.A.S. Award of 
Merit. Velvety petals of pure gold. Pkt. 20c., 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Giant Exhibition Mixed. An extra large Euro¬ 
pean strain of fine quality. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 
35c., oz. 75c. 
Roggli’s Swiss Giants 
“Alpen Glow.” Rich cardinal. 
“Lake of Thun.” Deep blue. 
“Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
“Rhinegold.” Yellow and brown. 
“Yellow Master.” Rich yellow. 
Swiss Giants Mixed. Runs to rare and un¬ 
usual shades. 
Any of above: Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 19: A packet each of the 
5 Named Varieties—only 75c. 
Early Flowering Pansies 
These make ideal bedding subjects. Strong, 
true colors in flowers greatly resembling Violas. 
Celestial Queen. Sky blue. 
Helios. Pure yellow. 
Jupiter. Blue and purple. 
March Beauty. Brilliant purple. 
North Pole. Snow white. 
Mixed. Fine mixture. 
Any of above: Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
COLLECTION 20: A packet each of the 
5 Named Varieties—only 35c. 
PENTSTEMON 
Sow early inside for best results. 
Sensation Mixed. Large, Gloxinia-like flowers 
brilliantly coGred and delicately edged with a 
contrasting shade. ft. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 
40c. 
PETUNIA 
Petunias have no equals in providing a gor¬ 
geous display of color from early Summer until 
late Fall. Seed can be started inside in Febru¬ 
ary, in a coldframe in March, and t or later bloom 
tney can be started outside in April and May. 
Petunia seed is fine and should be sown very 
carefully. It germinates easily if not sown too 
deep. 
Dwarf Alldouble Giants 
“Victorious.” The finest strain of 100% 
double dwarl Petunias. Fancy fringed doubles 
in a marvelous range of bright colors. Highly 
recommended. Pkt. 40c., Tr. Pkt. $1.00. 
Single Fringed Giants 
Extra large, charmingly frilled 4 to 5 inch 
flowers. Perfectly suited for bedding purposes 
and are exquisite cut flowers. 
Fluffy Ruffles. So prettily ruffled and fringed 
they resemble doubles. A special mixture of 
light shades. 
Royal Purple. A glowing purple. 
Scarlet Beauty. Scarlet and rose. 
Theodosia. Bright rose, throat of deep gold. 
White Beauty. Fringed white, delicately veined 
with apple green. 
Fringed Mixed. All shades. 
Any of above: Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 21: A packet each of the 
5 Named Varieties only 75c. 
Large Flowered Bedding Types 
Recommended for mass plantings and in large 
beds. feet. 
Blue Bee. The same vivid blue as Viola “Jersey 
Gem.” Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c., y oz. 40c. 
Flaming Velvet. A Gold Medal A.S.S. A 
sparkling velvety crimson. Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 
■ 40c., 1 /16 oz. 60c. 
Hollywood Star 
Winner of Silver Medal in 1939 A.A.S. 
This lovely novelty is a rich rose with an 
amber throat. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Howard’s Star Improved. Lustrous purple 
marked in a center with a white star. Pkt. 15c„ 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Topaz Rose. A fiery velvety rose, slightly suf¬ 
fused with gold. Special Mention, 1938 A.A.S. 
Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
White King. I .arge clear white. Pkt. 10c., 
Tr. Pkt. 25c., oz. 40c. 
Hybrida Finest Mixed. Made up of named 
varieties. Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c., oz. 50c. 
COLLECTION 22: A packet each of the 
6 Named Varieties—only 75c. 
PETUNIAS- Continued 
Dwarf Bedding Types 
Heavenly Blue. A lovely silvery blue. 
Rose of Heaven Improved. Clear rose pink. 
Rosy Morn Improved. A select strain of this 
old favorite. Bright rose with white throat. 
Snow Queen. The best of the dwarf whites. 
Violacea. A rich velvety purple. 
Compacta Magnifica. A choice mixture. 
Any of above: Pkt. 10c., Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
COLLECTION 23: A packet of each of the 
G varieties—only 40c. 
New Novelty Dwarf Petunias 
“Betsy Ross.” A new ruffled beauty of uniform 
and compact habit. The large flowers are red 
and white blending to garnet in the throat. 
Pkt. 35c., Tr. Pkt. 90c. 
“Ladybird.” Highly rated in the All America 
Selections this dwarf velvety scarlet is one of 
the showiest of all bedding Petunias. Compact 
and neat in habit. Pkt. 25c., Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
“Martha Washington.” A unique, frilled and 
ruffled extra dwarf. Blush white handsomely 
veined with wine red. Highly recommended 
by the Royal Horticultural Society. Pkt. 25c., 
Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
“Rose Gem.” A delightful miniature only 6 in. 
high completely covered with rose pink flowers. 
Pkt. 20c.. Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
“Salmon Supreme.” An A.A.S. winner. A 
high ranking novelty. Vivid salmon gently 
toned with a white throat. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 
50c. 
“Velvet Ball.” The new streamlined All Ameri¬ 
ca novelty. Round, compact plants hidden by 
flowers of a luscious shade of soft deep red. 
Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
COLLECTION 24: A packet each of the 
G Novelties—only $1.25 
Single Giants 
Elk’s Pride. The most popular extra large- 
flowered purple. Pkt. 20c., Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
California Giants Mixed. A magnificent very 
large, ruffled strain in rich colors vividly 
veined. iy ft. Pkt. 35c., Tr. Pkt. $1.00. 
Dwarf Ramona Hybrids. Beautifully ruffled 
and fringed flowers. A glorious pot plant or 
for edging. Pkt. 25c., Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
Balcony Petunias 
Showy and free flowering. Recommended for 
window or porch boxes or tor sloping beds. 
Cornflower Blue Rose 
Crimson White 
Royal Blue Mixed 
Any of above: Pkt. 15c., Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
COLLECTION 25: A packet each of the 
5 colors—only 50c. 
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