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Flower Seeds for Florists 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
ANCHUSA 
Blue Bird (Capensis). 1100 S. Attractive deep Forget-Me-Not 
blue flowers. 18 to 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 60c. 
For Perennial Anchusa, see page 42. 
ANTHEMIS 
‘^Arabica. 90,000 S. An attractive symmetrical plant covered with 
bright yellow, daisy like flowers. Our trial ground row reached a 
height of 18 in. by 24 in. wide from an April 5th sowing. Very 
early and free flowering. Should make a colorful bedding or 
l)order plant. Tr. pkt., 25c; oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.25. 
For Perennial Anthemis, see page 42. 
ARCTOTIS 
Breviscapa Aurantiaca. 7700 S. 6 in. Single daisy-like orange 
flowers with dark centers. Tr. pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 65c. 
Crandis. 25,000 S. 2 to 3 ft. Single silvery white flowers with 
lilac shading and dark center. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
ASPARAGUS 
750 S. Our seed comes from a California specialist and germi¬ 
nates 65-75%. New crop available about Feb. 1st. Must have 
at least 65 deg. soil temperature for proper germination. 
Plumosus. The finer textured variety. 
Sprengeri. 
Prices on above: 100 seeds, 25c; 250 seeds, 40c; 1000 seeds, 
$1.00; 5000 seeds, $4.50; 1 lb., $8.00. 
For hardy Asparagus Verticillatus, see page 43. 
For Baby’s Breath, see Gypsophila page 33. 
BALSAM 3300 S. 
♦DOUBLE BUSH FLOWERING. 15 in. Because flowers are 
produced above the foliage, this class is by far the most attrac¬ 
tive and showy for most kinds of work. May be sown direct 
as late as mid-June for August flowering. Following strains are 
absolutely even in habit. 
Cinnabar (Scarlet). A rich deep salmon-scarlet. 
Rose. A pleasing pastel rose-pink. 
Mixture of all colors in this class. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 65c; 1 oz., $2.15. 
Double Camellia-flowered Mixture. 24 in. Attractive brightly 
colored mixture. Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 60c. 
For Bachelor Button, see Centaurea Cyanus, page 29. 
For Ornamental Banana, see Musa, page 35. 
For Blue Lace Flower, see Didiscus, page 32. 
BRACHYCOME 
IBERIDIFOLIA. (Swan River Daisy). 140,000 S. 6 to 8 in. 
plants bearing small single flowers quite freely. Nice for edging. 
Azure Fairy. Azure-blue, the most popular color. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 85c. 
Mixture of all colors in this class. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 75c. 
BROWALLIA 
65,000 S. Fine winter and spring pot plants. Nice also in beds 
and borders with some shade. 
Speciosa Major. 10 in. Standard blue variety. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Me oz., $1.00. 
Speciosa Major Alba. White form of above. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; M 4 oz., $1.50. 
Viscosa Compacta Sapphire. More compact than above with 
a profusion of small attractively light eyed flowers. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Me oz., $1.00. 
As they show up in our out-door trials. Sapphire much better foliage, 
but not as free flowering. Both make fine early spring pot plants. 
CACALIA 
Coccinea (Tassel Flower). 56,000 S. Small light fiery scarlet 
flowers on 30 in. stems. Very easily grown and free flowering. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 50c. 
For California Poppy, see Escholtzia page 32. 
CALCEOLARIAS 
About 20,000 seeds per M 2 oz. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. (Large Flowered varieties). 
♦Dwarf Tigered and Spotted Mixed. Uniformly dwarf tigered 
and spotted mixture. Showy large flowers and attractive colors. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.50; M 2 oz., $4.50. 
Albert Kent. Flowers golden-yellow with large red blotch on 
each. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.50. 
Albert Kent Hybrids. Intermediate in size of flowers. Very 
excellent color range. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.00. 
♦Cloth of Gold. Medium sized golden-yellow flowers very freely 
produced; dwarf and very showy. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., 
$2.25. 
Kelway’s Perfect Model. We supply originator’s seed of this 
well known strain. Wide range of colors and strong growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.25; M 2 oz., $4.25. 
Tigrina. All flowers attractively tigered or spotted; medium 
size flowers and fairly tall growth. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., 
$2.50. 
♦Mixture of Grandiflora colors. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.00; 
M 2 oz., $3.50. 
Monarch Strain. A strong growing, attractively colored Grandi¬ 
flora mixture. About ten days later than regular mixtures but 
very fine. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 4 oz., $2.25; M 2 oz., $4.00. 
MULTIFLORA NANA CLASS. Most popular for smaller pot 
plant sales; dwarf, free flowering and brightly colored. 
♦Multiflora Nana Mixture. Most widely used. Uniformly 
dwarf and very attractive. Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 28 oz., $2.00; 
M 4 oz., $3.65. 
Golden Tiger. Golden-yellow, richly spotted red; excellent. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; M 28 oz., $2.00; M 4 oz., $3.60. 
Permanent success in selling flowers, seeds or plants calls for practical information about them, plus courtesy. 
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