831, ALYSSUM, SWEET. H. A. (Com- 
pactum Erectum.) Little Gem. Carpet 
of snow. One of the finest dwarf annuals 
we have for edging, and much loved for 
its modest blossoms, white, and honey 
scented. Pkt., 5c; V 2 oz., 25c; oz., 10c. 
Plants, 35c dozen. 
Little Gem Sweet Alyssum. 
Blue Ball Ageratum. 
825. AGERATUM. Blue Ball. H. A. This 
strain is the result of many years of careful 
selection for form and dwarfness plus size and 
richness of flowers. Note illustration. Plants 
are compact, standing about four inches high. 
The broad green foliage is almost completely 
smothered over a long blooming period with 
flowers of richest blue shades. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 
35c; 1/2 oz., 60c; oz., $1.00. 
826. AGERATUM. Fairy Pink. H. A. Our 
new pink Ageratum shown in color and complete¬ 
ly described on page 2. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c; 
Vs oz., $2.50; 1/4 oz., $4.50; V 2 oz., $8.50; oz., 
$16.00. 
827. AGERATUM. Midget Blue. H. A. The 
Dwarfest Ageratum grown from seed today. Il¬ 
lustrated in color on inside front cover. Pkt., 
25c; 2 pkts., 45c; Vs oz., $3.00; Vi oz., $5.50; 
1/2 oz., $10.50; oz., $20.00. 
OLDS' BACHELOR’S-BUTTON 
855. Mixed. H. A. (Centaurea Cyanus.) 
(Corn Flower, Blue Bottle, Ragged Sailor, etc.) 
Although not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s- 
Button is one of the popular, hardy, old-fashioned 
annuals. Pkt., 5c; 1/2 oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
856. Blue Shades. H. A. Fine for a blue 
garden. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
857. Jubilee Gem. H. A. Our new Dwarf 
Bachelor’s-Button. One of the outstanding nov¬ 
elties. See page 7. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 25c; V 2 
oz., 40c; oz., 75c. 
821. ANCHUSA. Blue Bird. H. A. An- 
ehusa resembles a large forget-me-not. Blue 
Bird grows about 18 inches high, bearing 
flowers in a luxuriant bouquet at the top of the 
plant. The indigo blue forms a brilliant effect 
in any scheme for decoration of beds and bor¬ 
ders. Blooms continiiously throughout the sum¬ 
mer. Pkt., 5c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
Celosia Plumosa (Coxcomb). 
OLDS’ CALENDULAS 
905. CELOSIA PLUMOSA. H. A. (Cox¬ 
comb.! Ostrich Plume. Very hardy annuals of 
easy culture, producing large ornamental comb- 
like heads like ruffled crimson chenille. Maroon- 
colored leaves. Pkt., 5c; V 4 oz., 15c; V 2 oz., 
25c; oz., 40c. 
823. AMORANTHUS. H. A. Aurora. A 
beautiful foliage plant. The dark green plant 
has a head of beautiful glossy carmine which 
shades to yellow and green. Complete descrip¬ 
tion on page T. Pkt., 5c; Vi oz., 30c; V 2 oz., 
55c; oz., $1.00. 
Bartonia Aurea. 
861. BARTONIA. (Aurea.) H. A. On the far 
side of the Rockies, the Bartonia is widely 
known, but it is not commonly found in our 
mid-west gardens. We think you will like this 
lovely large golden yellow flower which glistens 
like satin in the sunshine. The plant grows two 
feet high and prefers a dry sunny location. The 
illustration above best describes the shape of 
this flower. Pkt., 5c; V 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
862 V 2 . BROWALLIA ELATA, Mixed. H. A. 
Vigorous blooming bedding plant covered during 
summer and autumn with flowers of rare shades 
of blue and white. Grows freely in any rich 
soil. Flowers have long stems making them ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. Will blossom in winter if 
lifted and cut back. Pkt., 10 c; V 4 oz., 25c; V 2 
oz., 40c; oz., 75c. 
864. Chrysantha. H. A. The large Chrysan¬ 
themum-shaped flowers measuring four inches 
across are a clear buttercup yellow with long, 
loosely arranged drooping petals. Besides adding 
a splash of beautiful yellow color to your garden 
this (ialendula also makes a fine cut flower. Its 
stems are long and stiff and the flowers keep 
well in water. Combined with blue flowers such 
as Delphiniums the effect is most striking. Pkt., 
5c; 1/2 oz., 20c; oz., 30c. 
868 . Campfire. H. A. (Sensation.) Of vigor¬ 
ous growth, with the flowers borne on stout 
stems. The color of the petals is brilliant 
orange with a scarlet sheen, with full yellow 
center. Blooms are flat, very handsome. Pkt., 
5c; 1/2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
865. Double Mixed. H. A. (Pot Marigold.) 
Freely-flowering plants of easiest culture, suc¬ 
ceeding everywhere. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
866 . Orange King. H. A. A very select 
double dark, orange-red Calendula. Pkt., 5c; V 2 
oz., 15c; oz., 25c. 
863. Shaggy. H. A. A lacinated petalled 
type. The color is a deep orange shading to 
slightly lighter orange in the center giving the 
flower a delightful two-toned effect. Plants 
about 18 inches tall. Exceedingly graceful and 
especially desirable for the garden. Note illus¬ 
tration shown below. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 20c; 
oz., 30c. 
Calendula Plants, mixed, 35c dozen. 
Bachelor’s-Button. Balsam. 
860. BALSAM. H. A. (Lady Slipper or Poor 
Man’s Orchid.) Camellia Mixed. Produces its 
gorgeous masses of brilliant colored flowers in 
great profusion in the axils of the leaves. Pkt., 
5c; V 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 
859. BALSAM. Double Bush Torch. H. 
A. Our new Bush Balsam. Flowers at the tips 
of the stems. See page 1 for description. Pkt., 
15c; Vg oz., 50c; V 4 oz., 90c; V 2 oz., $1.60; oz., 
$3.00. 
8591 / 2 . BALSAM. Double Bush Flowering 
Mixed. H. A. While we believe the Torch Bush 
Balsam is the most striking, we have had a 
heavy demand for these in mixed colors. We 
are ijleased to offer this season a well balanced 
mixture of Bush Balsams. See page 7 for com¬ 
plete description. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 
45c; 1/4 oz., 80c; 1/2 oz., $1.50; oz., $2.75, 
March 10, 1939. 
“IVe had so many beautiful Sweet Peas last 
yeai' from your seeds, I gave lots of bouquets 
to sick people, old folks, and the hospital. I hope 
I can this year.’’ 
Dennis Jarrett, Illinois. 
Blue Bird Anchusa. 
Chrysantha Calendula. 
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Shaggy Calendula. 
