Giessler’s Annual Flower Seeds 
PETUNIA 
One of the most effective of all the annuals. They bloom profusely and continu’ 
ously until heavy frost. Sow in the greenhouse in February, hotbeds and frames in 
March or April or outdoors in early May. Best in full sun, but also good for semt 
shaded locations. 
GIANT-FLOWERING 
Elk’s Pride. Immense, velvety violet 
flowers. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
Snowstorm. Very large pure white. 
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Ruffled Giant Marylin. Ruffled giant 
blooms, 4 to 5 in. across. Deep sal- 
mon-rose with lighter shading at the 
edges. Free flowering. Pkt., 50c; 
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Giants of California. Immense flowers 
4 to 5 in. across; wide, deeply veined 
throats. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. 
Dwarf Grants of California. Dwarf 
compact plants bearing immense 
flowers with wide, deeply veined 
throats. Glorious color range. Pkt., 
NOG mom p kts 200s 
First Lady. Lovely light pink. Uniform 
habitus Pkt, 35¢. 9 pkts:, $1.00; 
Betsy Ross. Lovely red and white com- 
bination. Deep red throat. Ruffled. 
Pkt, 35¢: 3 pkts.. $1200. 
General Washington. Deep amaranth- 
red. Large ruffled blooms. Pkt., 50c; 
5 pkts., $2.00. 
GIANT-FLOWERING, SINGLE 
FRINGED 
The largest flowering strain of Petunias, 
heavily fringed with wide open, deeply 
veined throats. 
Silver Rose. Soft pink ground flushed 
rosy amaranth. 
Lilac Queen. Lilac, veined violet-blue; 
dark throat. 
Nigra Purpurea. Deep velvety violet- 
purple. 
King Alphonso. Dark crimson with 
very deep throat. 
Collection: 
One each of above four varieties, $3.00. 
Separately, pkt., $1.00. 
BEDDING VARIETIES 
Erect habit. 15 in. 
Glow. Bright rose-red, light throat. 
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Hollywood Star. Star-shaped flowers 
of rich rose with an amber throat. 
Celestial Rose. Deep rose-pink. 
Silver Blue. Selected light blue. 
Rosy Morn. Pink with white throat. 
Violacea. Deep violet-blue. 
Flaming Velvet. Velvety blood-red. 
Snowball. Pure white. 
Mixtures Pkt. loc 14) oz.) 15. 
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LARGE-FLOWERED DWARF 
COMPACT 
Velvet Ball. Deep velvety crimson. 
Neat and compact. Pkt., 35c. 
Salmon Supreme. Rich coral-salmon. 
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Burgundy. Deep Burgundy-red, waved 
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Setting Sun. Brilliant rose-pink fringed 
flowers, 3 in. across. Pkt., 50c; 5 
pkts., $2.00. 
Gottfried Michealis. Bright amaranth- 
Fede ct OCH pts no. O0. 
Cockatoo. Deep violet, edged white. 
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Lace Veil. Pure white, heavily fringed. 
Pkt) 0G ms) apts 92.00% 
White Cloud. Large pure white flowers 
with plain edges. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., 
$2.00. 
Collection: 
One each above eight varieties, $3.00. 
BALCONY. Ideal for window 
and porch boxes. 
Blue. Violet-blue. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., 
$1.00. 
Damask Rose. Tyrian rose, veined red. 
laree.) Pkt 25.5 pkts.. oil 00, 
White. Pure white. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., 
$1.00. 
ALL-DOUBLE 
The All-Double Petunia Victorious 
Strain is one of the outstanding horti- 
cultural achievements. Plants produce 
100 per cent double blooms, some fully 
41% inches across. The plants are 
dwarf and compact, reaching a height 
of about 12 inches and are full of flow- 
ers. All seed offered in originator’s 
packets. Fine for bedding and charm- 
ing as a pot plant. 
Gaiety. Light rose on white. 
Loveliness. Shell-pink. 
Rosy Carmine. Deep bright rose. 
Orchid Beauty. Lavender. 
Amaranth Red 
Purple 
Mixed 
Appleblossom. Appleblossom-pink. 
Blue Brocade. True violet-blue. 
Pure White. 
Any of the above varieties: $1.00 each; 
6 pkts., $5.00. 
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