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Type of Large Single-fringed Petunia 
PETUNIA GIANT FLOWERING SINGLE 
DWARF ELK’S PRIDE—Single plain edged very large flowers of 
deep velvety violet-blue. Plants compact. T. pkt. 20c; 1/64 oz. 70c; 
1/32 oz. $1.20; 1/16 oz. $2.20; % oz. $4.00; 1 oz. $30.00. 
GIANT FLAMING VELVET—Flowers very large, plain edged, single 
of luscious velvety blood-red. T. pkt. 20c; 1/64 oz. T0e; 1/32 oz. 
$1.20; 1/16 oz. $2.20; % oz. $4.00; oz. $30.00. 
DWARF PINK GLORY—One of the most profitable for the florist. 
Potted plants in bloom sell fast at a good price. Flowers 3-4 in. 
across, single, plain edged very bright flame rose-pink. Plants very 
compact 10-12 in. tall. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 oz. 80c; 1/32 oz. $1.50. 
COPPER RED—Shining coppery-red with darker throat, a very ap- 
pealing color. Flowers large, ruffled and of perfect form. T. pkt. 
25c; 1/64 oz. 85c; 1/32 oz. $1.50. 
GERMAN EMPRESS—Very large fringed flower, veined violet on lilac 
ground, 6 inches across, strongly fragrant. Proclaimed by many as 
the most outstanding and beautiful in this class. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 
oz. 85¢c; 1/32 oz. $1.60. 
KING ALFONSO—Very large flowers, ruffled and frilled, glowing 
dark crimson with large black throat. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 oz. 80c. 
ROYAL PURPLE FRINGED—Fringed flowers of intense violet blue. 
T. pkt. 15¢; 1,000 seeds, 60c; 1/64 oz. $1.00; 1/32 oz. $1.90. 
KARLSRUHE RATHAUS—Very large flowers of beautiful violet blue. 
T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 1/64 oz. $1.00; 1/32 oz. $1.90. 
MIRANDA~—Very large fringed flowers of brilliant scarlet rose color. 
T. pkt. 20c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 1/64 oz. $1.10; 1/32 oz. $2.00. 
ROYAL PURPLE—Very beautiful intense violet purple. T. pkt. 15c; 
1,000 seeds, 60c; 1/64 oz. $1.00; 1/32 oz. $1.90. 
SNOWSTORM—Glistening white, shading yellow in throat, flowers 
waved 4 to 5 inches across. The most floriferous of all white Pe- 
tunias. Height 12 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. $1.20. 
SETTING SUN IMPROVED—Brilliant rose. The color is of much 
brighter rose, almost a carmine rose, quite superior to the regular 
strain. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 85c; 1/32 oz. $1.50; 1/16 oz. $2.75. 
MARYLIN—New. Of a color which appeals to flower lovers and 
which makes Marylin a fast selling plant, namely an unusual shade 
of rich salmon. Flowers heavily fringed. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 oz. $1.00. 
PRINCESS OF WUERTEMBERG—Flowers very large, heavily 
aufiled, bright rose, throat garnet, weined purple. T. pkt. 30c; 1/64 
oz. 80c. 
GIANT RUFFLED—The flowers of this strain are ruffled and fringed, 
colors rich and gorgeous, with charming deep throats of various 
shades. T. pkt. 25c; 1/32 oz. $1.50; 1/16 oz. $2.75. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—Blooms frequently more than 5 inches in 
diameter, the colors indescribably rich and varied, fringed, superbly 
quarked SOON T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. $1.25; 1/16 oz. $2.00; 1/64 oz. 
Cs 0%. .00. 
PETUNIA DWARF RAMONA GIANTS 
A fine strain of Giant Single Petunias for pot culture. We have 
checked this type against many in our experimental grounds and 
consider it the most compact Giant Flowering Petunia, with best 
formed flowers of any dwarf type on the market. When in full 
bloom, the plants show nothing but colorful flowers, immense in 
size, with open throats, beautifully veined and marked. DARK AND 
LIGHT SHADES MIXED. T. pkt. 30c; 1/32 oz. $1.75; 1/16 oz. $3.25; 
1% oz. $6.25; oz. $48.00; 1/64 oz. 90c. 
DWARF RAMONA GIANTS DARK SHADES 
This mixture contains dark, pronounced colors only. PRICE. 
Same as for RAMONA DARK AND LIGHT SHADES MIXED. 
FLOWER SEEDS—Nowhere will you get seeds of better quality than 
what we send out. Our Begonia, snapdragon, Calceolaria, Cineraria, 
ete. seeds are raised for us by specialists. Many flower seeds we 
grow ourselves. Our seeds have strong germination. In comparative 
trials you will find our seeds of superior quality. 
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DWARF COMPACT BEDDING PETUNIAS 
These grow erect, very compact and are a splendid class for 
bedding, flower boxes as well as for pot culture. i 
CELESTIAL ROSE—Brilliant deep rose, brighter than the color of 
Rose of Heaven. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; i, 0z. 65¢; 02. $3.20. . 
COCKATOO—Velvety deep violet purple with an irre 
3 gular edge of 
Lila ce aise Gpotted and starred white. A grand pagnt 
assed in beds. ur strain is remarkably true an : 
T. pkt. 15¢; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. | : a. 
pha ie aaa Rates Sh Fah A will find it one of the finest of 
: ac etunias. owers beautifully fringed of rich dee 
pink. T. pkt. 15¢; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. : e : 
GLORIA—Dazzling carmine rose, perfectly charming flower 
10c; %& oz. 35¢; oz. $2.40; Ib. $22.00. 3 2 ‘ 
GRENADINE—Brilliant carmine red, a highly attractive new color 
T. pkt. 10¢; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20; Ib. $15.00. 
HEAVENLY BLUE—Bright blue. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35¢; oz. $2.40. 
TT pkt: 
NORMA—Beautiful variety, flowers blue with white star. T. pkt. 
10c; % oz. 80c; oz. $1.80; Ib. $18.00. 
RITA—Rich deep violet-blue, very conspicuous. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 
0z. 35ce; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $4.00. 
ROSE No. 22—Plants compact, half globe shape covered with bloom 
of bright rose-pink. What we offer is extra choice stock of even 
growth. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 35c; % oz. 60c; oz. $4.00; Ib. $40.00. 
ROSE OF HEAVEN—Fiery pink flowers on short compact globular 
bushes literally covered with bloom and especially effective as a pot 
plant. More compact and more attractive than the popular Rosy 
Morn variety. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; Ib. $20.00. 
ROSE QUEEN IMPROVED—New. Flowers very large, color vivid 
deep rose, produced all summer. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
ROSY MORN—Throat silvery white, outer edge heavily shaded soft 
rose pink. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. $2.40; Ib. $22.00. 
SNOWBALL—Pure white. T. pkt. 5c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40; Ib. $18.00. 
TWINKLES—Brilliant deep rose with clearly defined white star. 
Plants erect, compact, full of bloom all summer till frost. If you 
grow plants for spring sales do not omit Twinkles as that is a 
petunia that will show you good profit. You will increase your sales 
if you will place three plants of Twinkles in a three inch pot, 
bring the plants to bloom in May. When in bloom there will be no 
end of buyers. T. pkt. 15¢c; 1/16 oz. 25e; % oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
TYRIAN ROSE—Flowers bright deep rose, three inches across with a 
oop ke scoaey throat. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 45c; oz. 
WHITE PEARL OR SNOW QUEEN—Long looked for variety. Snow 
white, much larger than anything existing before, flowers of much 
substance, extra. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; oz. $2.40. 
PETUNIA COMPACTA FINEST MIXED—Contains all the compact. 
short. upright growing bedding varieties {n the many colors. T. pkt. 
10c; 1/16 02. 20e; % oz. 30c; oz. $1.80; lb. $20.00. 
SPREADING BEDDING PETUNIAS 
An excellent class free blooming ideal for mass planting, borders 
and boxes. Bedding Petunias of delicate coloring fade out in the 
strong Iowa sun. For that reason we do not list petunias that are 
of delicate yellow, lavender and similar shades. Faded out flowers 
are no ornament. For bedding purposes, varieties of pronounced 
eolors such as deep blue, crimson, pink, etc., are the thing. 
BLUE BEE—Deep violet-purple. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.60; 
Ib. $16.00. 
FLAMING VELVET—Flowers large, wide open, color velvety blood 
red. T. pkt. 15¢c; 1/16 ob. 35c; 4% oz. 60c; oz. $4.00. 
GENERAL DODDS—Darkest red, very fine. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 2c; 
oz. $1.00; Ib. $12.00. 
HOWARD’S STAR—Dark, velvety purple with a five pointed white 
star. Our strain is extra select with regular, pure white stars sharply 
defined. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.80; Ib. $18.00. 
INIMITABLE—Deep rosy pink flowers, blotched and striped with 
white. T. pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 15c; oz. 80c; Ib. $10.00. 
LUMINOSA—Flowers large, rich rose of unusual brilliancy. The most 
vividly colored petunia in this group. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c; % oz. 
40c; oz. $2.80; Ib. $32.00. 
ROSE KING—Rich rose, white throat, extra large flowers. 
10c; % oz. 15¢; oz. 80c; Ib. $10.00. 
SPREADING PETUNIA FINE MIXED—Includes all the known col- 
ors of the small flowered bedding varieties. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; Ib. 
Se PETUNIA BLACK PRINCE 
Balcony type, flowers large wide open, a rich, velvety, 
very dark crimson of even color almost the exact shade of 
Flaming Velvet. T. pkt. 20c; a: oz. 35c; ze oz. 65c; % oz. 
$1.20. 
New. Flowers 3% inches across 
PETUNIA JUBILEE single, heavily fringed of brilli- 
ant scarlet rose with a still more brilliant golden throat deli- 
cately marked with bronze producing a striking effect. Free 
blooming. T. pkt. 60c. 
PS pkt 
