OLDS’ PETUNIAS 
Petunias are gaining rapidly in popularity, es¬ 
pecially among the citj' gardeners. They succeed with 
little attention, everywhere, do well under varying con¬ 
ditions of soil and bloom throughout the slimmer. They 
are equally attractive planted in mass plantings or in 
small quantities in porch boxes. 
Rose Gem Petunia. 
1093. Rose Gem. (Nana Compacta.) H. A. Rose 
Gem is a rich deep rose resembling the Rose of Heaven 
Petunia in color. The compact plant grows about five 
to six inches high and is smothered with blooms about 
two inches in diameter. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 26c; Vs 
oz., 60c; Vi oz., $1.10; Vi oz., $2.10; oz., $4.00. 
1098. Coerulea. (Single Fringed.) H. A. The beauty of this variety 
is difficult to describe and would require considerable space. The huge 
fringed and ruffled flowers measuring three and one-half to four inches 
in diameter are beautiful sky-blue with purple throat and heavily veined 
with the same color. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $3.00; Vs oz., 
$5.00; Vi oz., $9.00; Vi oz., $17.00; oz., $32.00. 
1101. Rose of Heaven. (Nana Erecta.) Quite similar to Rosy Morn 
but excels it in its rich brilliant rose color without the white throat. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 40c; Vi oz., 70c; Vi oz., $1.16; oz., $2.00. 
Plants, 40c dozen. 
1102. Choice Mixed. (Nana Erecta.) H. A. Will produce an abundance 
of small, bright flowers. This is the type to use for bedding. Pkt., 
10c; Vi oz., 40c; Vi oz., 70c; oz., $1.26. 
1103. Rosy Morn. (Nana Erecta.) H. A. Compact plants bearing a 
profusion of beautiful flowers 1 Vi inches in diameter, with throats of 
silvery-white, the rest of the flower heavfly flushed with soft, rosy pink. 
Very popular for porch boxes and bedding. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs 
oz., 50c; Vi oz., 85c; Vi oz., $1.60; oz., $3.00. Plants, 40c dozen. 
1089. Hollywood Star. H. A. This Petunia is unique in the shape of 
its flowers which consist of a five-point star. See page 5 for complete 
description. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c; Vs oz. 90c; Vi oz., $1.60; Vi oz.. 
General Dodds Petunia. 
1092. GENERAL DODDS. The finest 
flaming red Petunia qf the Hybrida or 
bedding type. Unlike other red Petu¬ 
nias, this strain will hold its brilliant 
color through the hottest weather. Our 
stock is the finest strain that we have 
ever seen, coming 100% perfect in col¬ 
or. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 
40c; Vi oz., 60c; oz., $1.00. 
Theodosia Petunia. 
Dainty Lady Petunia. 
1091. Yellow Dainty Lady. H. A. A distinct 
new color in Petunias. A delicate golden yel¬ 
low. Plants are neat, compact semi-dwarf and 
free-flowering, bearing generous quantities of 
medium-sized, delicately-fringed, light golden 
yellow flowers throughout the summer. Excellent 
for bedding or window boxes. Pkt., (500 seeds), 
25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $8.00; Vs oz., 
$15.00; Vi oz., $24.00. 
1087. Miniature Ruffle Betsy Ross (Nana 
Campacta). H. A. Our new white and red dwarf 
Petunia described and shown in color inside 
front cover. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/32 oz., 
$4.25; 1/16 oz., $8.25. 
1100. Supreme California Giants Mixed. H. A. 
Largest and most striking strain of the ruffled 
giant type. Described and shown in color on 
page 3. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c; 1/32 oz., $2.26; 
1/16 oz., $4.20; Vs oz., $8.25. 
1095. Cockatoo. H. A. Is a fascinating 
Petunia of the bedding class. Flowers are a 
royal purple with white blotches. The plants 
are compact, measuring about one foot high. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 1/16 oz., 60c; Vs oz., 
90c; V4 oz., $1.60; Vz oz., $3.10; oz., $6.00. 
1096. Inimitable. (Hybrida.) H. A. For a 
colorful bed of Petunias, Inimitable will be found 
one of the best to use. It is of the Hybrida type 
with striking flowers of pink and white. Each 
plant is smothered with pink blooms blotched 
and starred white. Pkt., lOc; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi 
oz., 50c; 1/2 oz., 90c; oz., $1.60. 
1094. Martha Washington. H. A. A dwarf 
Petunia with unique colored flowers. The flow¬ 
ers resemble a Martha Washington Pelargonium 
from which it gets its name. See page 6 for 
complete description. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 
1/16 oz., $1.20; Vs oz., $2.30; Vi oz., $4.60; 
V 2 oz., $8.50; oz., $16.00. 
1099. Ruffled Giant Marilyn. H. A. A 
fancy type of ruffled Petunia of a beautiful 
salmon shade. Flowers measure from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter. See page 5 for complete 
description. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., 
$4.26; i/s oz., $8.00; V4 oz., $15.00. 
1097. Elk’s Pride. (Grandiflora.) H. A. The 
blooms are extra large, three and one-half to 
four inches acros.s, many of which are frilled 
and ruffled. The true royal purple is a color 
that will blend well with other colors. Pkt., 25c; 
2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $2.50; Vs oz., $4.60; 
1/4 oz., $8.00; 1/2 oz., $14.00; oz., $25.00. 
Elk’s Pride Petunia. 
$3.10; oz., $6.00. 
Star of California Petunia. 
1104. Star of California. (Balcony.) H. A. 
This is a magnificent Petunia of the balcony 
type. Bred with extremely long branches. The 
flowers are a rich velvety violet with a touch 
of crimson, starred with five pure white blotch¬ 
es. The effect in window bo.xes or hanging bas¬ 
kets is dazzling. In some localities this variety 
will not bloom true. However, it is well worth 
trying. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vs oz., 50c; Vi 
oz., 90c; V2 oz., $1.70; oz., $3.30. 
1086. Theodosia Improved (Grandiflora Sin¬ 
gle Fringed.) H. A. Large fringed rosy pink 
with clearly defined golden center with minute 
stripes. Considered by many the most attrac¬ 
tive of ruffled single fringed Petunias. Pkt., 
25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/32 oz., $4.25; 1/16 oz., 
$8.26; Vs oz., $16.00; Vi oz., $30.00. 
1107. Deep Blue-Purple. (Balcony.) H. A. 
A fine Petunia for bedding or window boxes. 
The color is a deep purple which blends well 
with red geraniums and other bedding plants. 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; V4 oz., 70c; Vi oz., 
$1.20; 1/2 oz., $2.25; oz., $4.00. Plants, 40c 
dozen. 
1105. Pink Gem. H. A. (Nana Compacta.) 
The neat compact plant grows about 6 
inches high and is literally smothered with 
pink blossoms. As many as thirty flowers have 
been counted on a single plant. Individual blos¬ 
soms will measure two inches across. Plant 
this delightful Tittle flower in window boxes, 
pots, rock gardens, and in beds edged with a 
dwarf blue flower such as Ageratum. Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 16c; Vs oz., 50c; Vi oz., 80c; Vi oz., 
$1.40; oz., $2.50. 
1090. Velvet Ball. H. A. A dwarf Petunia 
with mahogany red flowers passing to a violet 
hue. The color combination makes it appear like 
velvet. See page 5 for complete description. 
Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 1/16 oz., $3.75; Vb oz., 
$7.00; 14 oz., $13.00; Vi oz., $25.00. 
1108. Blue Bedder. H. A. (Nana Compacta.) Here 
is a rich true blue Petunia much needed in every plant¬ 
ing of bedded Petunias. The blooms are extra large 
and hold their color and size throughout the season. 
Plants measure about twelve inches in height. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Vi oz., 80c; Vi oz-, $1-60; oz., $2.50. 
1106. Maximum Fringed, All Double (Victoria 
Strain.) H. A. Here is a Petunia that comes practi¬ 
cally 100% double and semi-double or carnation 
flowered right from the seed. Heretofore most double 
Petunias have had to be propagated from cuttings as 
only 10 to 15% would come double from seed. The 
flowers are of many brilliant and intermediate colors. 
Very large, actually measuring as much as five inches 
across and exquisitely ruffled and fringed. It makes 
a very beautiful pot plant and a showy display in the 
window box. Pkt., 25 seeds, 25c; 2 pkts., 40c; 100 
seeds, 75c; 1/16 oz., $30.00, 
Max, Fringed, All Double Petunia. 
