THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN COMPANY, PAINESVILLE, OHIO 
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Forcing Plants, Continued 
EUPATORIUM COELESTINUM 
It is advisable to purchase field clumps 
during October and November. Upon re¬ 
ceipt they should be potted into 3 and 4 
inch pots and allowed to become well 
rooted. Then they should be transplanted 
on open benches. If this method is follow¬ 
ed these plants will produce a heavy crop 
of most ideal blue Ageratum-like flowers 
in the months of March and April on long 
stems, suitable for all types of floral ar¬ 
rangements. 
Strong forcing clumps, 
Per 10, $1.00; Per lOO, $7.00. 
FUNKIA UNDULATA VARIEGATA 
Best planted in February and the first part 
of March. Will develop into very desirable 
foliage pot plants. We have large quan¬ 
tities of Especially prepared clumps for 
forcing purposes. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
GAILLARDIA GOLDEN GODDESS 
Best if planted on open benches in Decem¬ 
ber and January in temperature of 40 de¬ 
grees. Should be kept on the dry side. 
In March and April will produce beautiful 
golden yellow flowers in abundance on 14 
to 18 inch stems. 
Strong forcing plants, 
Per 10, $2.00; Per lOO, $15.00. 
GYPSOPHILA BRISTOL FAIRY 
In recent years florists have started forc¬ 
ing this valuable item. If planted in De¬ 
cember and January, will produce fine 
quality Baby’s Breath throughout the dull 
months of the winter. We are prepared 
to ship strong field grown roots. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $17.50 
GYPSOPHILA BODGERI 
Produces pure white flowers in nice clus¬ 
ters. Forcing culture exactly like Gypso- 
phila Bristol Fairy. 
Strong Held grown roots. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00. 
GYPSOPHILA ROSY VEIL 
Lavender rose flowers in nice clusters. 
For forcing, follow same cultural direc¬ 
tions as for Gypsophila Bristol Fairy. 
Strong field grown roots. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00. 
PRIMULAS—HARDY PRIMROSES 
One of the most beautiful flowering pot 
plants. They are best potted in the month 
of January and placed in 34 to 40 degree 
temperature. After start of growth, tem¬ 
perature should be increased to 45 to 50 
degrees. It is important that they be 
kept moist. Their strikingly beautiful 
flowers and decorative foliage make them 
one of the most valuable flowering pot 
plants. We will ship strong forcing 
clumps from the first of January on. 
CASH3IERIANA. Pleasing blue. 
CORTUSOIDES. Deep rose. 
•JAPONICA. Crimson, rose and white 
shades. 
OFFICIIVALIS HYBRIDS. Selected giant 
crimson, scarlet, orange and yellow. 
VULGARIS. Pure yellow. 
Strong forcing clumps of five above 
varieties: 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
POLYANTHUS GIANT HYBRIDS. A var¬ 
iation of beautiful colors. 
POLYAN'ITIUS GIANT WHITE 
POLYANTHUS GIANT YELLOW 
POLYANTHUS GIANT RED 
POLYANTHUS GIANT SCARLET AND 
CRIMSON 
POLYANTHUS GIANT CRI.MSON 
Strong forcing clumps of all Polyanthus 
varieties; 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
DELPHINIUMS 
From the appearance of our fields this 
year we will have for forcing wonderful 
quality Delphiniums. The improved 
types of today are far superior. By all 
means we recommend that you make a 
nice planting. All our plants will be 
properly frost cured for immediate plant¬ 
ing upon receipt. It is important that 
they be grown in fairly heavy loamy soil 
in cool temperature. You will find our 
prices very reasonable for forcing ma¬ 
terial. 
BELLADONNA IMPROVED (Cliveden 
Beauty). Turquoise blue. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grnfle. 
Per 10, $1.00; Per lOO, $7.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00. 
BELLAMOSA. Dark blue. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $1.00; Per 100, $7.00 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00. 
BLACKMORE AND LANGDON HYBRIDS. 
One of the best strains of hybrids. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 1(M>, $10.(N). 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00. 
LAMARTINE. Deep blue with distinct 
white eye. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10. $1.50; Per 100, $10.00. 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per lOO. $15.00. 
M.4RTIN’S SITPERB WREXHAM OR HOL- 
LX'HOCK STRAIN. Popular hybrid strain. 
Select 1 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00. 
Select 2 yr. forcing grade. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per lOO, $I5.<M). 
HEUCHERA 
Here is something really striking. Strong 
forcing clumps planted in the month of 
January to the first part of February 
will produce several stalks of graceful 
dainty flowers on 14 inch stems. 
BRIZOIDES. Salmon pink. 
Strong forcing clumpa. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00. 
SANGUINEA. Bright red. 
Strong forcing clunipH, 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00. 
DOUBLE PYRETHRUMS 
This year we have provided for our custo¬ 
mers strong forcing clumps of Double 
Pyrethrums, the flowers of which are al¬ 
ways in good demand either when grown 
outdoors or under glass; they always find 
a ready market at real good prices during 
the dull winter months. They are best 
planted on benches under glass in the 
months of January and February in fairly 
heavy loamy soil in Carnation tempera¬ 
ture and should be continuously kept 
moist. 
BUCKEYE. Double red. 
MIAMI tlUEEN. Semi-double pink flowers. 
DOUBLE VICTORXh Pure white. Ane¬ 
mone type, double blooms. 
Strong forcing clumps of all of the 
above varieties. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
THALICTRUM ADIANTIFOLIUM 
Plant in December or January. In a very 
short time they will produce very attrac¬ 
tive foliage like Malden Hair Fern which 
makes ideal trimming for floral pieces. 
Also in March and April these same 
plants will produce creamy white flowers 
on good stems, making very desirable cut¬ 
ting material for floral work. Strong 
forcing clumps. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
Specimen spike of Blackmore & Langdon 
Delpliinium. 
MARTIN'S EARLY MEMORIAL 
DAISY 
Large, pure, glistening white flowers on 
24 inch stems. Plant on benches in De¬ 
cember and January. Forcing time re¬ 
quired eight weeks. 
Strong forcing clumps. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per lOO, $10.00. 
VIOLET PRINCESS OF WALES 
Best if planted after late frosts in 34 to 
38 degree temperature. With proper care, 
this item always makes a worthy addi¬ 
tion to your winter crop, producing rich 
deep purple flowers. We offer strong se¬ 
lected forcing clumps. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
For full description of all material offered here, please consult regular 
alphabetical listing. 
