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THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Heliotrope 
A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the 
whole season; deliciously fragrant and a splendid 
bedding plant. Seeds sown in the spring will make 
fine plants for summer blooming. 
Regal. Dwarf, fine, improved variety. Large 
masses of bloom, all shades. Per pkt., 15c.; %-oz., 
$1.25. 
Marine. Deep violet-blue. The largest and finest 
umbels we have ever seen were grown from seed 
and surpassed those produced from cuttings. Per 
pkt., 15c.; J4-OZ., 50c. 
Lemoines’ Large Flowering Mixed. All colors 
of the Giant type. Per pkt., 10c.; %-oz., 50c. 
Helianthus or Sunflower 
Tall growing plants, with large and showy yel¬ 
low flowers. Hardy annuals. 
SINGLE VARIETIES 
Red Hybrids. 5 feet. Miniature type in various 
shades. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
Stella. 5 feet. Improved miniature. Branching 
habit. Flowers from 3 inches in diameter with 
black centers. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
Argyrophyllus. Plants usually 4 to 5 feet high, 
silverj'^ foliage, flowers small, with dark centers. 
Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
Mammoth Russian. Grows 8 to 12 feet high, 
bearing single heads measuring from 15 to 18 
inches in diameter. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES 
Chrysanthemum. Very fine double, golden yel¬ 
low with fringed petals, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 35c. 
Globosus Fistulosus. (Globe or Dahlia Sun¬ 
flower). Flowers large rich saffron color, 6 ft. 
Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 45c. 
Heuchera iCoraiBeiis) 
Sanguinea. Excellent hardy perennial for rock 
gardens and cutting. Neat tuft of heart-shaped 
leaves: flowers in racemes on graceful stem. (18 
inches). Per pkt., 25c.; ^-oz., $1.50. 
New Giant Hibiscus Marshmallow 
Showy ornamental perennials, for mixed beds or 
shrubbery borders, having large-sized, beautifully 
colored flowers; blooms the first year if sown early. 
Height 5 to 8 feet. 
Hybrids Mixed. A new race of large flowering 
hybrids including beautiful shades of reds, pinks, 
white, blush and rose. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Sunset or Golden Bowl. More tender than hy¬ 
brids, best treated as an annual; start indoors in 
individual pots. The large flowers with maroon 
centers are very beautiful. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Hyacinth Bean Dolichos 
Annual climber, producing clustered spikes of 
purple and white flowers, followed by exceedingly 
ornamental seed pods. 
Daylight. Large wistaria-like racemes of snow- 
white, sweet-scented flowers, followed by silvery 
white seed pods. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c. 
Darkness. Similar to above, except in color, 
which is a rich purple-violet. Pkt., 10c.; oz., 30c. 
Lablab Mixer. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 25c. 
Hollyhock 
For majestic growth and massive beauty the 
hollyhock stands unrivalled. Flowers very large, 
perfectly double, and of great variety of color. 
Pkt. *4-02. 
Chater’s Dark Crimson . 10c. 50c. 
Chater’s Newport Pink . 10c. 50c. 
Pkt. *4-02. 
Chater’s Salmon Rose . 10c. 50c. 
Chater’s Sulphur Yellow . 10c. 50c. 
Chater’s White . 10c. 50c. 
Extra Choice, Double Mixed 
Chater’s strain. .. .special pkt., 25c. 10c. 40c. 
Imperator. New Distinct type with double cen¬ 
ter rosette; the wide, outer petals are frilled and 
fringed. Assorted colors. Per pkt., 10c.; y^-oz., 85c. 
Triumph. A branching hollyhock growing 4 to 
5 feet tall. Blooms 10 days ahead of Chater’s. 
Double, fringed flowers in wide range of colors; 
many new shades. Per pkt., 15c.; %-oz., 40c. 
“Allegheny” Single Fringed Mixed. Mammoth 
flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely arranged 
fringed petals. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 60c. 
Indian Spring. This new annual Hollyhock flow¬ 
ers in about eighteen to twenty weeks from seed. 
The central stem, 5-6 feet, produces an attractive 
display of semi-double, bright rose and rosy car¬ 
mine flowers, similar to the perennial, except as to 
season. Secondary shoots prolong the season of 
this useful annual. Received Silver Medal award 
1939. Per pkt., 20c.; 3 pkts., 50c.; %-oz., $1.00. 
Honesty (Lunaria Biennis) 
White flowers followed by silvery seed pods. (Peter’s 
Penny). Popular for winter bouquets. Sow seed in fall 
or spring. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., $1.00. 
HumulUS Japanese Hop 
Japonica Variegated. A variegated variety with green 
and white leaves. A splendid annual climber. Per pkt., 
10c.; oz., 76c. 
Ice Plant 
Suitable for rock work, hanging baskets, etc. Foliage 
thick, flowers frosted, wax-like. 
Mesembryanthemum. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 60c. 
Impatiens 
Holstii Hybrids. Strong, bushy plants, about 2 feet 
high; covered with flowers throughout the season. When 
grown as a pot plant they bloom the year round. Mixed. 
Per pkt., 16c.: ^-oz., $1.00. 
