
NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES of flower seeds for 1941 
51 Giant Crested Howard Zinnia. Larger than Scabiosa 
Flowered Zinnias. The flowers, when well grown, measure 
4 to 5 in. across, with a full rounded cushion-like center 
of quill-like petals surrounded by broad guard petals. Prac- 
tically all colors seen in Zinnias will be found in this mix- 
ture—shades of orange, orange-scarlet, yellow, rose, maize 
and crimson predominate. Seeds were saved from true-to- 
type flowers but some variations may appear. 2 ft. and 
more high. Pkt. 25c; Special Pkt. 50c. 
98 Zinnia, Black Ruby. Bronze Medal. Deep velvety ma- 
roon, Lilliput or Pompon Zinnia of merit. Distinct color, 114- 
inch flowers on long stems and quite true, perhaps 95%. 
Effectively used with lighter colors. 18 inches tall. Pkt. 25c. 
1203 Torenia (Wishbone Flower). We believe this to be 
one of the most delightful annuals for border, window- 
boxes, or massed effects in moist shady places. Flowers 
have dark purple tubes, a deep blotch of velvety purple on 
the lobes of the corolla, the uppermost lobe cleverly creased, 
together with the united stamens, which give the entire 
large flower a wishbone shape. It is an easily grown, exotic- 
looking annual. Pkt, 25c. 
514 Cuphea (Firefly). For modern gardens, Cuphea Fire- 
fly has solved the problem of finding a plant which is 
dwarf, compact, neat and showy in habit. A real ball of 
fire when in full bloom. It blossoms throughout the summer 
months. A perfect subject for flower pots, window boxes, 
or as a border or edging plant. Pkt. 15c. 
1202 Trachelium Coeruleum. Resembles the hydrangea, for 
pot plants and outdoors. Has large clusters of heliotrope 
blue flowers, which are long lasting. New and very good. 
The seeds are as fine as fern seeds and should not be cov- 
ered. Grows very easily. Pkg. 25c; 6 Pkgs. $1.00. 
2569 Phlox, Rosy Morn. Bronze Medal. Gigantea single, 
annual phlox of brilliant rose with a white eye. Extra large 
flowered, pleasing color combination and an early free 
bloomer. True and uniform. Twelve inches tall. Pkt. 25c. 
2840 Morning Glory, Fraser’s Pearly White. This grand 
white Ipomea is a 12 foot annual climber, single plant selec- 
tion from a sport of Heavenly Blue, so a fine companion 
variety. Early, large flowered, vigorous and a good bloomer. 
Start in pots and transplant for a good start. Pkt. 25c. 

Trachelium 
1183 Scabiosa, Peach. Honorable Mention. Semi-tall dou- 
ble white, companion to Bronze Medal winner of 1940. 
Heavenly Blue. True, good for cutting and easier handled 
garden type than tall varieties. Flowers full double, 1% 
inches across, beehive shaped, on 6 to 8 inch stems. Pkt. 25c. 
540 Petunia, Blue Brocade. Silver Medal. Victorious, or 
Dwarf All-Double, true violet blue variety. True to type 
and color, stocky growth, good bloomer of good sized flow- 
ers. New and rich color in giant fringed type, high per- 
centage fully double flowers of pleasing fragrance. For 
garden and commercial use. Pkt. 25c. 
614 Petunia, Radiance. Silver Medal. Hybrida type, a 
very brilliant and rich rose or cerise color with brown 
veined yellowish throat. Begins blooming very early and 
profusely; of uniform height branching nicely, and an out- 
standing petunia. Flowers 134 to 2 inches across. Pkt. 25c. 
615 Petunia, First Lady. Silver Medal. Exceptionally uni- 
form nana compacta or dwarf petunia. Large 24-inch 
flowers of beautiful light or blush pink in profusion all sea- 
son. Uniform, compact, 12-inch plants. Unique color. De- 
sirable for garden and commercial use. Pkt. 25c. 
542 Petunia, Violet Gem. Honorable Mention. Rich vio- 
let blue, miniature petunia. Only six inches tall and com- 
pact, with plenty of small 114 inch flowers. for edaing and 
pots. Flowers are deeply lobed and pointed. Pkt. 25c. 
358 Marigold, Spry. Silver Medal. Extra dwarf, double 
French type; compact and uniform so may be used for edg- 
ing. About 9 inches tall, early blooming, with very light 
orange crested center and maroon outer petals. Brighter 
than Dwarf Harmony and profuse flowering. Pkt. 25c. 
384 Marigold, Goldsmith. Bronze Medal. Giant Chrysan- 
themum-flowered golden orange, base branching and with 
good stems for cutting. Extra large Dixie Sunshine type of 
full double flowers; early and free-blooming, on strong 
bushy plants of from 2 to 4 feet in uniform height. Pkt. 25c. 
376 Marigold, Scarlet Glow. Honorable Mention. A dwarf 
French double of a distinct bright bronzy red color; 134 to 
2 inches across. Some flowers show russet and gold, but as 
a whole it is probably the largest and brightest red double 
French sort. Compact bushy growth of about 12 inches and 
a fair bloomer. Pkt. 25c. 
371 Giant Tetra Marigold. Giant Tetra is the result of 
doubling the chromosomes which govern heredity, in Guinea 
Gold Marigold, by using Colchicine, thus creating this new 
tetraploid Marigold. The large, carnation-like flowers are 
314 to 4 inches across, deep orange, of great substance, 
long-lasting in water. Thick, heavy stems, rugged foliage. 
Upright plants, 2 to 2/4 ft. tall. Order now, and start in- 
doors for early blooms. Pkt. 25c; Special Pkt. 50c. 

Giant Tetra Marigold 
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