Fifty-Five Years 
Phlox; Ranunculus Seed 
•PERUVIAN LILY (Alstroemaria) (HP, 3 ft.) Ma-S. 
This very desirable plant may be grown from seed, 
with little care. Happiest in a loose, loamy soil. 
Chilensis Hybrids. Various shades of pink, orange, 
rose, red, with yellow and crimson markings. Pkt. 
25c. 
PHACELIA California Blue Bell (HA, 9 in.) S-Ma. 
campanularia—The shade of bright blue, bell-shaped 
flowers, ’s one of the most pleasing to be found in 
cultivation. Sow broadcast in the open. Pkt. 10c; 
•A oz. 25c; oz. 75c; 4 ozs. $2.25. 
PHLOX 
PHLOX decussata (HP, 3 ft.) Ma-S. Perennial form in¬ 
dispensable to the garden bed. Seed of finest and 
newest varieties always slow and erratic in gar- 
mination. (Plants on Page 11.) Pkt. 15c; (4-oz. 
$1.30. 
PHLOX Drummondi (HA, 1 ft.) S-Ma. Considered the 
most showy and beautiful of all bedding annuals. 
Broad clusters of five-petalled flowers in brilliant 
colors. 
gigantea “Art Shades,” 9 in. Soft colors blend to make 
most beautiful combination. Flowers up to 1)4 ins, 
across. Pkt. 15c; '/4-oz. 85c. 
grandiflora—-Fine, bright-colored, large-flowered sorts. 
Select Mixed; Pkts. 10c ea.; (4 oz- 50c. 
•Salmon Glory, SM. Giant salmon pink with distinct 
creamy-white eye. Pkt. 20c; ^ oz. 65c. 
nana compacta—An especially valuable class of dwarf 
Phloxes, in a splendid color range. They make most 
attractive beds or edgings. Choice Mixed; Pkt. 15c; 
Va oz. $1.20. 
•Navlet’s Prize Strain—French Strain. Unsurpassed 
in size or blooms and brilliant colors. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 
POPPIES 
POPPY (Perennial Varieties) Supply gorgeous coloring 
when the burst of Spring flowers is on the wane. 
Iceland (Nudicaule) (HP, 1)4 ft.) Au-M. Cup-shaped 
single, crush-satin blooms in unceasing succession 
from June to October. Splendid for cutting. 
•Red Cardinal—The closest to crimson-scarlet yet at¬ 
tained. Large flowered. Pkt. 35c. Import. 
•Sanford’s Giants—Immense flowers on very strong, 
long stems. Beautiful color range. We are con¬ 
vinced of the superiority of this remarkable strain. 
Pkt. 25c; oz. 60c; (4 oz. $1.00. 
Sunbeam Hybrids Mixed—Early flowering giant 
strain, vigorous habit, rich colors. Pkt. 15c. 
•Yellow Wonder—Bright buttercup yellow. Pkt. 20c. 
Oriental (HP 2)4 ft.) Ma-S. Majestic Summer-flower¬ 
ing plants. Huge, cup-shaped blooms 6 in. across, 
with crinkled, blotched petals. 
Excelsior Mixed—Very choice range of colors from 
delicate salmon to deep crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
POPPY (Annual Varieties) S-Ju. Among the most bril¬ 
liant of garden flowers. Sow seed broadcast. Ex¬ 
tremely showy in masses of mixed colors. 
California Poppy. See Index. 
Double Begonia-flowered Shirley 2)4 ft.—Exquisite 
double and semi-doubles, in warm shades new to 
the class. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
Single Shirley 2)4 ft.—Very showy, brilliant colors in 
singles and doubles. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c; '/z oz. 
25c; oz. 40c; 4 ozs. $1.25; lb. $3.50. 
American Legion—Improved Flanders Poppy. Rich, 
dazzling orange-scarlet, white maltese cross. 
Pkt. 10c; )4 oz. 30c; oz. 50c; 4 ozs. $1.50. 
Double Carnation-flowered (Fringed) 3 ft, A group of 
these is a sight never to be forgotten. 
Choice Mixture. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 4 ozs. $1.00. 
See Sales Tax Schedule and Parcel Post Rates on Page 50. 
ANNUAL PHLOX DOUBI.F PETUNIA 
‘‘Star Mixed” Super-strain Fringed Giants 
PORTULACA Moss Rose, Sun Plant (HA-R, 6 in.) A- 
Ju. A gem for a dry, sunny spot, rockery or bank. 
Glossy, single and rose-like double flowers 1 in. 
across. Small needle-like leaves. Shades of yellow, 
scarlet, white and rose. Mix seed with sand and sow 
broadcast. Single Mixed; Pkt. 10c; V4 oz. 25c. 
Double Mixed; Pkt. 15c; 'A oz. $1.00. 
PRIMULA Primrose. Some are tender pot plants, others 
thrive in rich soil in partial shade outdoors. 
malacoides (Fairy Primrose) (HA, 10 in.) Ju-F. 
Dainty border plant for cool spots. Starry, single 
flowers on slender, stiff stems. 
Dawkins’ Carmine Pink 1)4 ft. (New). Rich, glowing 
carmine-pink. Very floriferous. Pkt. 35c. 
superba—Rosy-lavender. Pkt. 15c; oz, 85c. 
True Rose—Rose Pink. Pkt. 25c; ^ oz. $2.25. 
polyanthus (Bunch Primrose) (HP, 6 in.) Ma-S. 
Hardy sorts for the spring border and beds. Lovely, 
velvety flowers above handsome rosettes of leaves. 
Shades of red, orange, bronze, maroon, yellow. 
fBlue—Rare, shades of blue. Dwarf. Pkt. 40c. 
tSuperb Choice Mixed—All shades. Pkt. 40c. 
Giant Munstead—Light shades. Pkt. 25c; t^-oz. 80c. 
Giant Flowered Mixed. Pkt. 15c; ^-oz. 60c. 
PYRETHRUM (HP) 
aureum (Golden Feather, Feverfew) S-M. Dwarf gold¬ 
en-leaved. Small white blossoms. Used in borders 
for foliage effect. Pkt. 10c. 
roseum hybridum (Painted Daisy) Ma-S. Large, daisy¬ 
like pink, rose, red, etc., blooms with golden cen¬ 
ters. Long cutting stems. Fern-like foliage. Pkt. 25c. 
RANUNCULUS (HP, 15 in.) M-Au. Glorious spring 
bedding plant. Shades of yellow, orange, red. Easily 
grown from seed. Blooms in spring. 
•Ragioneri Strain—Large semi-double and extra dou¬ 
ble flowers. Wider range of colors than any other 
strain. Robust plants. Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.25. 
ROCK GARDEN MIXTURES. For the rock garden; 
between stepping stones; flagstone terraces; open 
garden beds. Germination of all the varieties will 
be prolonged as their periods vary. Height 6 ins. 
•Rock Garden Annuals Mixed—25 varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
•Rock Garden Perennials Mixed—50 varieties. Pkt. 25c. 
•Rock Garden Dianthus Mixed—40 species. Pkt. 25c. 
•Rock Garden Perennial Alyssums Mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
RUDBECKIA purpurea (HP, 3 ft.). Ma-S. A handsome 
perennial rarely found in our gardens. Large, daisy¬ 
like blossoms of wine-red with large brown center. 
Fine for cutting also. Worth a trial. Pkt. 25c. 
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