^^Flower Seeds for Florists^^ 
PETUNIAS—Continued 
The Balconies 
Because of their strong, rather spreading growth and fairly 
large flowers this class will grow and flower freely outdoors where 
summer conditions are most trying. With a few exceptions that 
are noted, the Balconies are fairly tall, or strong where a strong 
growth is necessary or where conditions are trying for the dwarf 
Hybridas, the stronger Balconies are suggested. Their tendency 
to make a sprawling growth gives them value for porch or window 
boxes. 
* Black Prince. Rich velvety crimson-red with true Balcony habit. 
Comes practically 100% true to color. The finest variety where 
this color can be used. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vie oz., 60c; % oz., $1.00. 
Carmine King. Rich coppery rose with dark throat of medium 
dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vie oz., $1.25. 
*Blue Star. Quite uniformly starred white on dark blue. Fairly 
compact in growth and effectively used for bedding. Tr. pkt., 
25c; % oz., 90c; 1 oz., $3.15. 
Royal Purple. Bright royal purple shade with typical Balcony 
habit. Tr. pkt., 25c; V^ oz., 85c; % oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.50. 
Venosa. Rich lilac rose with dark throat. Medium dwarf and 
effective for bedding. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.50. 
Blue. Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 85c; Vi oz., $1.60. 
Cornflower Blue. A mid blue shade. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 
80c; Vi oz., $1.50. 
White, Crimson, Rose Mixture. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 85c; 1 oz., $2.90. 
Dwarf Hybridas 
The most popular class for bedding. While not so strong as 
the regular Hybridas, tins dwarf, compact class is vigorous enuf 
to flourish under all but the most tiying conditions. They are 
sometimes listed as Nana Compacta. This class is almost exclu¬ 
sively used by those who grow Petunias in flats. They also are 
ever popular as small pot plants for combinations or selling as 
such. Celestial Rose Imp. is the heaviest selling variety on the list. 
Alderman. Clear deep violet blue. Medium dwarf and excellent 
for bedding. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Blue Ball. Very uniformly dwarf violet blue. A typical Nana 
Compacta in habit and practically 100% true in color and 
habit, making it especially wanted by growers of petunias in 
flats. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 75c; % oz., $1.35; 1 oz., $4.50. 
Brilliant Rose Gem. Quite dwarf, 6 to 8 inches. Well rounded 
growth with small fairly deep rose pink flowers. We find this 
type of growth rather weak for our summer conditions. Tr. 
pkt., 35c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
Celestial Rose Imp. A European selection from regular Celes¬ 
tial Rose that it improves in a somewhat deeper color, size of 
the original flower and dwarf habit. Considering the number of 
seeds in an ounce we believe the large grower of bedding 
petunias will find it profitable to pay the added cost of this strain. 
T. P., 40c; Vs oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
*Celestial Rose. The most popular deep rose for bedding be¬ 
cause of its bright color and uniformly dwarf habit. Intro¬ 
duced by us to the American trade in 1933, it immediately be¬ 
came the most popular variety in this class. A personal inspection 
of our 1940 supply gives us confidence that the popular habit 
of Celestial Rose is being maintained. Tr. pkt., 35c; V^ oz., 
75c; Vi oz., $1.25: 1 oz., $4.00; 2 ozs., $7.00. 
Cream Star (All American Silver Medal Winner). A soft 
creamy white; flowers bluntly star shaped prolificly produced. 
Good uniformly compact habit. Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., $1.00; 
Vi oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $6.25. 
Blue Bedder. Fairly deep blue shaded violet, medium dwarf. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Blue Bird. Well liked deep velvety blue. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., 
75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
Cockatoo. Violet blue irregularly marked and starred white. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., 75c; Vi oz., $1.25. 
Commander. Crimson with white star. An excellent dwarf 
starred variety but like all in this class, a small percentage will 
sometimes come all crimson or largely white, but it is generally 
well liked. Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.50; Vi oz., $2.75; 1 oz,, $10.00. 
Dwarf General Dodds. The strong crimson red of the original 
General Dodds is now available in this uniformly dwarf variety. 
Quite effective for bedding or pots where this color can be used. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 85c; 1 oz., $3.00. 
Dwarf Senator. Extra dwarf well rounded habit, fairly dark 
blue flowers with white throat. Popular for small pots as well 
as for bedding where conditions are favorable. Tr. pkt., 50c. 
Elf. Rather light or blush pink with uniformly dwarf habit. An 
original and desirable variety where a light effect is wanted. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Via oz., 80c; Vs oz., $1.50. 
Glow (New). Very intense glowing carmine rose. Either as a 
pot plant or outdoors, we find it uniformly dwarf, free blooming, 
and showy. An All American Winner in 1939, we are pleased to 
report a good reception by the trade of this fine new bedder. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs2 oz., $1.00; Via oz., $1.75; Vs oz., $3.00; 
Vi oz., $5.50; 1 oz., $20.00. 
* Heavenly Blue. Medium to light silvery blue. A standard 
choice bedding variety that comes quite true to color. Tr. pkt., 
50c; Vs oz., 90c; Vi oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.75. 
*King Henry. Well described by calling it a dwarf Black 
Prince. The rich velvety red and uniformly dwarf habit of 
King Henry give it outstanding value. Tr. pkt., 50c; V 32 oz., 
$1.25; VIg oz., $2.25; Vs oz., $4.00. 
Lady Bird. Deep rose shaded scarlet color with a dwarf rounded 
growth gives Lady Bird value for bedding or small pot plant 
work. Throws some off types and colors. Tr. pkt., 75c; 
1/32 oz., $2.50. 
Little Blue Star. Clear fairly dark violet blue with white star 
and a nicely rounded dwarf growth. The irregular coloring of 
the starred type is almost entirely overcome in Little Blue Star, 
leaving it particularly attractive for bedding, flats or small pots. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; Vs oz., 90c; Vi oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $4.75. 
*Norma. Violet blue with white star. Of dwarf habit and choice 
for bedding or small pots. Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 45c; 1 oz., 
$1.50. 
Pink Gem. Identical with Brilliant Rose Gem, except color 
which is quite light rose pink. Tr. pkt., 35c; Vi oz., 75c. 
Ball Silver Lilac (New) Note fine extra compact habit. 
New or improved varieties annually, has put the profit in petunias and they are necessary to keep it there. 
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