60 
OUR FLOWER SEEDS ARE GROWN IN SECTIONS BEST ADAPTED TO VARIETIES 
ARABIS O 
Culture 3. Set out Aug. Normal germination, 10-20 days 
Alpina —-(Rock Cress) 6 inches. Charming white Spring- 
llowering perennial, doing well in any soil, and needing only 
plenty of sun. Native of the Alps.—packet 10c 
ARGTOTIS □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
Grandis (Blue-Eyed African Daisy)—Long stems and good 
keeping qualities make this an excellent cut flower. Petals 
white with steel-blue center. 2 feet. Better start indoors.— 
packet 10c 
•Hybrids —-Shades of red and orange.—packet 25c 
ARMERIA (Thrift, Sea Pink) O 
Culture 2. Normal germination, 15-20 days 
With grass-like leaves growing in tufts, these globular, pinkish- 
crimson flower heads are good for either cutting or edging. 
Cinches. Blooms June to August. Native of Europe and Asia. 
Laucheana Dwarf —packet 10c 
ASTERS (Callistephus) □ 
Culture 1, 2, or 5. Normal germination, 5-10 days 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers, not surpassed in beauty by any 
plant. A supply of Asters may be had from July until frost, 
by planting an early variety like Queen of the Market, followed 
by a later sort such as American Branching. To insure early 
blooming, seeds may be sown under glass in April and then 
transplanted to outside beds after all danger from frost is over. 
We owe our garden Asters to China and japan. 
Fusarium Wilt-Resistant Strains —-We are glad to offer 
originator’s stock of the following strains of Asters, which we 
believe to be resistant to this disease which is so rapidly spread¬ 
ing throughout the world. Do not confuse “yellows” with 
"wilt,” however, as “yellows” can only be controlled by use 
of a 3-4-50 Bordeaux Mixture with which plants should be 
sprayed at intervals of 7 to 10 days. Though we noticed 
yellows in our trials last Summer, we saw absolutely no sign 
of wilt where we had used resistant seed, and we advise all 
our friends to insist on wilt-resistant strains. 
Landreths’ American Branching (Also known as Vick’s 
Branching)—We cannot recommend the American Branching 
type too highly. Very free blooming, producing flowers of the 
broad-petaled type, slightly incurved and very lasting. Hand¬ 
some double flowers borne on long stems, a free brancher and 
unsurpassed in merit. 24 inches tall. (Wilt resistant.) 
Crimson Purple or Dark Blue 
Lavender or Light Blue Rose 
Shell Pink White 
Fine Mixed 
Any of the above packets 10c 
Crego’s Giant Branching Comet □—This class, also 
known as “Ostrich Plume,” is without doubt the most 
popular variety grown. The flower's have long shaggy 
petals, suggesting a Chrysanthemum, and often are curled 
and interlaced. Blooms midsummer. 2 feet. (Wilt 
resistant.) 
Crimson Rose 
Lavender or Light Blue Shell Pink 
Purple or Dark Blue White 
Finest Mixed 
Any of the above packets 10c 
Early Queen of the Market □—The best early among the 
Asters. Habit branching. Flowers double and nearly round. 
Plants 18 inches high and very productive. Ten days earlier 
than any other. (Wilt resistant.) 
•Crimson •Light Rose or Blush Pink 
•Purple or Dark Blue •White 
•Lavender or Light Blue Fine Mixed —All colors 
Any of the above packets 10c 
Single Chinensis Mixed. (Wilt resistant.) —This strong, 
vigorous and free-blooming variety is sometimes known as 
Single Marguerite. The flowers are broad-petaled, about 
2 >4-3 inches in diameter, and all have yellow centers. Fine 
for cutting.—-packet 10c 
King or Needle Mixed. (Wilt resistant.) □—-Differs from all 
others, by producing large rounded heads of quilled petals. 
Long stems make this variety good for cutting. 2 ft.—pkt. 5c 
Heart of France. (Wilt resistant.) □—Beautiful rich dark 
red, and much in demand.—packet 10c 
(New) G-iant California Sunshine Mixed. (Not resistant.) 
—Single row of outer petals, 4-5 inches across, with tufted 
center of short florets of light yellow. Distinct and most 
attractive. 2>4 feet.—packet 15c 
MICHAELMAS DAISY MIXED (Hardy Aster) O— Peren¬ 
nial. Pink, blue, and white single flowers in great profusion in 
September. Very hardy. Culture 2. Height, 3 ft.—-packet 10c 
Baby’s Breath —-See Gypsophila. 
Baby Blue Eyes —See Nemophila. 
Bachelor’s Button —See Centaurea. 
ASTERS—Continued 
(New) Super-Giant “Los Angeles” (Not resistant.) □— 
Received Silver Medal from “All America Selections 
Council” for 1934. Exceptionally large flowers of a pure 
shell-pink, borne on very strong 3-foot stems. The inter¬ 
lacing petals give a very pretty feathery effect. Intro¬ 
ducers’ stock only. Early planting essential.—-packet 10c 
(New) Super-G-iant “El Monte.” (Not resistant.) □— 
Bronze Medal from “All-America Council” for 1936. 
The second color of the Super-Giant Class is a deep, glowing 
crimson of huge size, with fluffy interlaced petals. Plant 
early.—packet 10c 
Bush Flowering Balsam 
BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum) □ 
Culture 4 or 5. Normal germination, 15 days 
Popular as a rapid climbing annual, 10-12 feet, producing 
inflated seed pods one inch diameter, resembling miniature 
1 alloons; delicate foliage. Valuable for screens. Sometimes 
called “Love in a Puff.” Tender annual. Native of Bermuda, 
Florida, Texas, and many other places throughout the world. 
—packet 10c 
BALSAM (Ladyslipper) □ 
Culture 1, 4, or 5. Normal germination, 8-10 days 
Beautiful annuals with flowers as double as Roses, measuring 
two inches in diameter. Rich soil and deep culture in a sunny 
position are requisite to produce large flowers. Set plants 
about 2 feet apart, where they can have plenty of sun. In 
bloom 60 days. If foliage obscures flowers, it can be cut away 
without injuring plants. Native to India, Malay Peninsula 
and China. 
Camellia Flowered Mixed —packet 10c 
Rose Flowered Mixed —18 ins. diameter.—packet 10c 
•Bush Flowering Mixed —-A dwarf compact type, and, 
unlike familiar form, flowers appear in masses at terminals of 
branches. Entire top of plant covered with blooms. Is most 
unusual in United States.-—packet 10c 
BALSAM APPLE (Momordica Balsamina) □-—-packet 10c 
BALSAM PEAR (Momordica Charantia) □—packet 10c 
BARTONIA (Blazing Star) □ 
Culture 1. Normal germination, 15 days 
Aurea —Even in poor soil this flower will produce vivid yellow 
patches in the garden. Can be used effectively with blue 
Ageratum in the border. Cannot be transplanted. Sow where 
wanted to bloom. 1 foot. Is a California wild-flower.—pkt. 5c 
BEGONIA (Tender) O 
Culture 4 or 5. Germination, 15-20 days 
Sown in Spring will bloom in Summer, while Summer sowings 
make Winter-blooming house plants. Seed is so tiny that 
utmost care should be used in opening packets, first placing a 
piece of light colored paper underneath. 12-15 inches tall. 
Native throughout the Tropics. 
Scarlet and Rose Mixed —packet 25c 
Beardtongue —See Pentstemon. 
Bellis —See Daisy Double. 
Blanket Flower —See Gaillardia. 
Black Eyed Susan —See Thunbergia. 
