Fifty-Five Years 
1940 Plant Novelties 
GARDEN THRILLS SEEN AT TREASURE ISLAND 
New Fragrant Giant Bouvardig ^"Albatros s" 
Exhibited for the first time in the Hall of Flowers, “Albatross” proved to be a 
sensation among Flower Hovers. Nothing like it had ever been seen previously. 
Blooms continually from late spring to killing frost when it goes dormant and should 
be mulched to retain moisture. 
The very fragrant snowy white blossoms are twice as large as B. Humboldtii. 
Cutting stems as long as 18 inches will develop by pinching. Very attractive deep 
green foliage. 
Happiest in partial shade. Hikes uniform moisture and monthly feeding with an 
organic plant food. Prune severely to within 6 or 8 inches of the ground in early spring. 
Sturdy plants in 4" pots (8-12" tall).75c ea. (95c Postpaid) 
Bushy plants in Gal. cans (12-16" tall).$1.00 & $1.50 (Add 25c by Mail) 
Place orders at once jor April delivery. 
C olorful New Bouvardig Hybrids 
Dainty flowers, m large clusters to delight those who 
prefer color to size. The beautiful range of colors, new 
to the Bouvardia will delight you. 
Shades of Salmon, Hight Pink, Dark Pink, Red, Coral: 
Sturdy plants in 4" pots (8-12" tall) 75c ea. (95c PP). 
Place orders at once jor early May delivery. 
A Pcdr of 1940 Shasta Daisies 
No. 365—An unusually pretty dwarf (12" tall), full 
double, almost ball-shaped flower that does not curl. 
Provides an abundance of flowers for cutting and garden 
display over a very long season. The foliage is very dec¬ 
orative. Splendid habit. 
Rooted divisions 20c ea. (5 for $1.10 Postpaid). 
Charming—Snow white semi-double blooms with slen¬ 
der, straight petals. Perfectly regular form with a touch 
of yellow in center. Blooms continually from May to 
August on sturdy plant 3 feet tall well clothed with 
dark green decorative foliage. 
Rooted divisions 20c ea. (5 for $1.10 Postpaid). 
Permanent Perfect Garden Habels 
-—all soils, all weather. Mark with 
lead pencil; erase with stiff pencil 
eraser. 
Inconspicuous—Cool, gray green 
color. 
Unbreakable — Flexible rubber 
composition. 
1. Border Habel. 
5" long; top 2" wide. 
12 labels.$1.00 
100 labels. 7.75 
2. Rock Garden Habel. 
4" long; top IM” wide. 
12 labels.90 
100 labels. 6.75 
3. Show Garden Habel 
7" long; top 2%" wide. 
12 labels.$1.25 
100 labels. 9.70 
4. Tie-on Habel. 3 ^ 2 " long, wide. 
100 labels in box.$3.00 
5. Pot Habel. 4" long, wide. 100 in box.$2.50 
Spider Chrysanthemum Selections 
Gorgeous selections from half an acre of prize seed¬ 
lings. So new they are not yet named. For perfect 
flowers pinch crown bud early—disbud laterals to three 
terminal buds. Flofets either fluted, quilled or taljulated. 
i etals have hooked up or spoon-like tips. (Drder by num¬ 
ber. May delivery. 
No. 2—Buff spider, large tubes. 5 inches across. 
No. 6—Golden yellow spider, large tubes. 8 inches. 
No. 7—Golden yellow spider, small tubes. 5 inches. 
No. 11—Snow white spider, short tubes. 4 inches. 
No. 12—Snow white spider, large tubes. 8 inches. 
No. 18—Pink spider, compact, fine tubes. 5 inches. 
No. 19—Pink spider, long loose tubes. 6 inches. 
Rooted cuttings 25c each (7 for $1.85 Postpaid) 
Chrysanthemum "Golden Arbini" 
Premier in its class. Intense pure golden yellow Exhi¬ 
bition flowers are fully double and gracefully reflexed. 
Tips of reflexing petals almost touch stem. Extremely 
vigorous. Hong season. Good stem and keeper. 
Rooted cuttings 25c each (5 for $1.35 Postpaid) 
Hollyhock "American Beauty '^ 
Practically immune to rust. Itxact shade of its name. 
Very compact, rounded double center with wide ray col¬ 
lar. Will give second crop of blooms if wilted flowers 
picked. Very showy; drought resistant; study. 4)4 ft. 
tall. 
One year clumps 25c each (5 for $1.45 Postpaid). 
Re-selected Russell Lupins 
Still the sensation of the Flower World. New colors, 
greater vigor, easier to grow. As many as fifteeii flower 
spikes from 2 )4 to 3 )4 feet long on a plant. Thrive in a 
well-drained friable soil mixed with Steamed Bonemeal, 
in half-shade. Water freely. 
Seedlings.25c ea. (6 for $1.60; 12 for $2.95 PP). 
Place orders at once jor February delivery. 
One-year plants. Gal. cans.75c ea. ($1.00 ea. PP). 
Place orders at once jor early May delivery. 
COLORFUL ANNUALS TO FILL GAPS 
‘These varieties available in separate colors. 
In addition to our complete listing of Hardy Plants we carry seasonal stocks of the very best o 
quick-maturing Perennials in Flats at our San Jose, San Francisco and Oakland Stores, also at our 1 
Nursery (between Sunnyvale and Santa Clara). ,, 
Flats (containing 5 to 7 dozen plants) can be supplied at $1.50 each, shipped only by Express Charges Co ect. 
Free Deliveries within limits served by our Stores and Nursery. 
African Daisy 
Ageratum 
Alyssum 
*Aster 
Bachelor Button 
Balsam 
*Begonia— 
fibrous 
*Calendula 
Calliopsis 
Candytuft 
Celosia 
Chrysanthemum— 
annual 
Cineraria 
Clarkia 
Cockscomb 
*Cosmos 
Cynoglossum 
*Daisy— 
English 
Dimorphotheca 
Forget-me-not 
Godetia 
♦Harkspur 
*Hobelia 
*Marigolds— 
all sorts 
Mignonette 
Mimulus 
Nemesia 
*Pansy 
Phlox 
Petunia— 
^Single 
Ruffled 
Poppy— 
Iceland 
Oriental 
Portulaca 
♦Primula 
Salpiglossis 
Salvia 
♦Scabiosa 
Sea Pink 
♦Snapdragon 
♦Stock 
Sweet Sultan 
Sweet William 
Torenia 
♦Verbena 
♦Violas 
Wallflower 
♦Zinnia 
See Sales Tax Schedule and Parcel Post Rates on Page 50. 
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