1940 Flower Seed Novelties 
Chas. C. Navlet Co 
PLANT NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1940 (See Page 15). 
(All 25c packets on this page are 
SUPER IvARKSPUR MORNING GLORY 
“ROSE PINK” MILE-A-MINUTE 
CALANDRINIA umbellata "Amaranth" 
This improved, hardy perennial provides a rich dis¬ 
play of vivid crimson-purple flowers all summer on 
verv dwarf, compact plants. Happy in full sun. 3 ins, 
Pkt. 35c (3 for $1.00) 
CALENDULA. "Yellow Colossal". 
The largest and most free flowering to date. Well- 
formed, bushy plants loaded with very double, cleaj, 
bright yellow flowers 4 Y 2 " across. lYz feet. Pkt. 25c 
CALIFORNIA POPPY. Double "Sweetheart". 
Gorgeous, flaming rich rose on cream ground. Flow¬ 
ers extremely double, beautifully crinkled and fluted. 
Plants bushy, dwarf and erect. A marvellous flower. 
Pkt. 25c. 
CAMPANULA persicifolia "Wedgewood". 
Beautiful new shade of rich, deep violet-blue. This 
new “Peach Bell” requires very little care. Fine for 
cutting. 3 ft. Pkt. 35c (3 for $1.00) 
CARNATION, Hardy Cottage "Allwoods' Mixed". 
The new super hardy garden carnations of medium 
size with plain edges in an excellent range of color. 
Originator’s Sealed Packets. 35c ea.; (3 for $1.00). 
CARNATION. Perpetual Border "Allwoods' Mixed". 
Popular all over the English countryside as a free- 
blooming, small-flowered, plain edged carnation for 
the border. Originator’s Sealed Packets. 35c ea. 
COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE "Orchid Shades". 
Giant Autumn I'lowering Crocus described under 
“Bulbs and Roots” which see. Sow seed May to Sep¬ 
tember for blooms following Summer. Pkt. 35c. 
DAHLIA. "Coltness Hybrids Improved" 
Golden centered singles, remarkably true in form in 
a greatly increased range of colors. 1 Y 2 ieet. Pkt. 25c 
DIANTHUS. "Allwoods' Blue" (Garden Pink). 
A most unusual novelty. Beautiful lavender blue re¬ 
sembling a blue Sweet William in form. Originator’s 
Sealed Packets only. 35c ea.; (3 for $1.00). 
DELPHINIUM. "B & L Gold Medal Hybrids" 
This world renowned English strain is now defi¬ 
nitely resistant to mildew. Practically all of the 
prized named sorts are included, although light blues 
will predominate. Originator’s sealed packets $1.00 ea. 
DIMORPHOTHECA "Spectabilis". 
A welcome addition to the group of plants for hot, 
dry places. A perennial that blooms the first year 
from seed. Single daisy-like blooms of deep pink with 
shining black center on 14" stems. 2 ft. Pkt. 25c 
Sr.- S.//rj Tax Schedule and Parcel Post Rates on Page 50. 
for $1.00; 10 for $1.75. Postpaid.) 
IPOMEA. "Mile-a-Minute" ("Alamo Vine"). 
Fast growing morning glory. Runners will do about 
20 feet in a warm season. Quick covering for fences 
or trellises, banks, etc. Creamy white flowers 1 Y 2 
inches across, with deep wine red center. Remains 
open while the sun is bright. Lacey foliage. Pkt. 25c. 
LARKSPUR Super Majestic "Rose Pink". 
This giant, the first of a new series, startled visitors 
when displayed in the Hall of Flowers at the 1939 
G. G. International Exposition. Produces a great 
profusion of clean, long stems bearing enormous dou¬ 
ble rose pink blossoms. 5J4-6 feet. Pkt. 25c 
LINUM Narbonense "Heavenly Blue". 
Plant this new perennial P'lax in mass for waving 
sheets of luminous ultramarine-blue. Blooms twice 
as large in greatest profusion. Pkt. 35c 
LUPIN, "Russell re-selected Stock" 
Packed under a Green Seal. Stock offered last year 
bore the Red Seal. Still the sensation of the plant 
world. Giant bloom spikes. Fan-like florets resem¬ 
bling sweet peas. Enormous range and unique char¬ 
acter of coloring. Better than ever. 3^-4 feet tall. 
Originator’s Green Seal Pkts.; 20 seeds 25c; 65 seeds 
75c; 150 seeds $1.25; 350 seeds $2.50. 
American Grown from Originator’s Stock: 15 seeds 
15c; 35 seeds 30c; 70 seeds 50c; 150 seeds 90c. 
MARIGOLD, "Ferdinand". 
Saucy, sprightly and colorful. Golden yellow crested 
center surrounded by row of broad mahogany-red 
guard petals. Flowers in 3 months from seed. Fine 
cutting stems. 2 feet tall. Pkt. 25c 
MARIGOLD, "Orbit". 
Quilled center of deep golden yellow, with reddish- 
brown guard petals. 90% double. These free flower¬ 
ing are fine for borders. 1 foot tall. Pkt. 25c 
NASTURTIUM. Dwarf Emperer "Art Shades". 
New strain of dark leafed varieties noted for double¬ 
ness, size of flower and interesting range of lighter 
colors. Compact and runnerless. Pkt. 20c. 
PETUNIA "Betsy Ross". 
Ruffled red and white, with white blending to gold. 
Blooms 2 Y 2 " across. Free flowering. 9-in. Pkt. 25c 
PETUNIA. RUFFLED. "Rose Giants of California". 
Illustrated in color on back cover. Outstanding in its 
beautiful coloring, the strain comes in pink, rose and 
salmon rose shades, with richly veined golden 
throats. So heavily ruffled as to be mistaken for 
doubles. 1-1feet tall. Pkt. 50c; s'j-oz. $4.00 
PETUNIA "Violet Blue". 
A grand new color—rich violet with bright blue cast. 
Profuse blooming. Very uniform. 1 foot tall. Pkt. 25c 
SNAPDRAGON, Rust-resistant "Golden Rod". 
Well-filled spikes of large, bright golden yellow 
flowers with delicately waved and crinkled edges. 
Base branching. Spikes like rods. 3 feet. Pkt. 25c 
STOCK, Double Giant Column "Gardenia". 
As lovely and elegant as the exotic Gardenia. A cut 
flower variety for close planting. One superbly 
formed, magnificent 3-foot spike of shimmering, 
glistening white, closely set with enormous, spicy, 
double flowers. Robust and uniform. 3 ft. Pkt. 25c 
STOCK, Navlet's Double Giants. 
Valuable additions to this marvellous group, selected 
from the cream of the new Super Giant Imperial and 
the new Giants of California strains. See regular list¬ 
ing for other colors. 3 ft. Pkts. 25c ea. (5 for $1.00) 
Fiery Red—Especially bred for cutting spikes. 
Velvety Purple—Rich royal purple of Elk’s Pride. 
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