2 EDWARD LEHDE NURSERIES, GARDENVILLE, N. Y. 
SLL CCU CCC LLL 
Lehde’s Novelties In Annual Plants 
Some of The New All-America Selections 
Marigold, Scarlet Glow 
Zinnia, Black Ruby 
Petunia, Blue Brocade 
Scabiosa, Peace, 
Phlox, Rosy Morn 
Annuals have only in the past few years come into their rightful place in the planting scheme. They have 
in the past, been considered separately from the regular planting, segregated in special places or beds instead 
of in conjunction with the rest of the planting. 
While there is a place for separate beds of annuals, that is only one of many ways in which they can be used. 
They are especially good to fill in the vacant places in perennial borders and supply that much needed color 
in Midsummer. 
They are good to fill in empty spaces in young shrub borders. — ) 
color in the rock garden after the brilliant display of the early-flowering perennial plants is past. 
They supply bright dashes of 
Annuals are 
also the most effective and economical plants to use after the Tulip beds have faded. Then there ts the old- 
established custom of using them in window and porch boxes. 
Not only are the varied uses of annuals responsible for their popularity, but also the ever-widening range 
of varieties and colors which have come about the past few years. A 
demand for separate colors in the more 
popular varieties has also been felt and up-to-date nurseries should supply this need. They are obtainable in 
small plants at a very low cost or in seeds. 
New Varieties of Annuals 
Each year there are important additions to the varieties of Annuals which have been brought about by careful experimenta- 
tion by experts in this field. Lately these have been classified as the All-America selections for the current year. 
list these and also some of the later introductions which we consider worthy of trial by gardeners of 
We shall 
discrimination. 
25c. per doz. Except as noted 
ASTER, Early Giant, Rose Marie. A new Early 
Giant wilt-resistant Aster of a rich, lively shade of 
rose. The flower is large and full. 1%-2 ft. tall. 
LARKSPUR, Pink King, Giant Imperial. 
double, of a soft salmon-rose. 
large and very early flowering. 
MARIGOLD, Tom Thumb Golden Crown. Double 
dwarf form of Guinea Gold. Bright golden yellow, 
flushed orange. 10 in. high. 
Very 
Flower spikes are 
Carnation-flowered. Early, free-flowering, with a 
color range from orange to yellow. 1-1)% ft. high. 
Flowers large with quilled center. 
Ferdinand. Round crested yellow center, sur- 
rounded by a single row of broad mahogany-red 
petals. Extremely showy; 20-24 in. tall. 
Scarlet Glow. A distinct, new bronzy red color; 
compact, dwarf growth; 12 in. tall; free bloomer. 
Yellow Pygmy. Light yellow, 8 in. tall and com- 
pact; free-blooming. Good for edging. 
Golden Jubilee. Early; chrysanthemum-flowered 
type; 11% ft. tall. Flowers are large and double, in 
shades of yellow and orange. 
Pot o’ Gold. Dwarf, compact growth; 12-15 in. 
tall. The flowers are large, bright deep golden 
orange. Blooms freely. 
Spry. Extra dwarf, double and compact. Light 
orange-crested center and maroon outer petals; 
frec-blooming. Good for edging; 9 in. tall. 
PETUNIA, First Lady. Large flowers of beautiful 
light pink, borne in profusion. Dwarf-growing; 
12 in. tall. (In pots only.) 10c. per pot. 
Adora. Dwarf, bushy type; 10 in. tall. Flowers are 
rosy carmine with pure white star. 
Little Blue Star. Dwarf, compact type; blue back- 
ground with pure white star. 
Violet Gem. A miniature Petunia, only 6 in. tall. 
It is very compact, with masses of rich violet-blue 
flowers. For edging. 10c. per pot. 
Glow. Flowers are intense carmine-rose borne pro- 
fusely on dwarf plants. Holds color well. 
Radiance. Brilliant rich rose or cerise with yellow 
throat. Blooms early and profusely; 1-11% ft. tall. 
Semi-Ruffled. Large flower, shading from white 
base to deep rose-red at outer fringe, with veined 
markings and golden throat. (In pots only.) 
10c. per pot. 
Golden Jubilee. A giant fringed Petunia of a bright 
carmine with golden throat and dark markings. 
Free-blooming. (In pots only.) 10c. per pot. 
Dwarf Ruffled, Mixed. Immense blooms in mixed 
solid colors and blended. Very distinctive. (In 
pots only.) 10c. per pot. 
All-Double, Blue Brocade. Rich velvety violet- 
blue of good size; dwarf, bushy plants about 10 in. 
high. (In pots only.) 10c. per pot. 
PHLOX gigantea, Rosy Morn. Immense flowers of 
rose-pink with white eye. Holds color well. 
POPPY, Iceland, Gartford Art Shades, Mixed. 
Exceptionally large flowers in pastel shades of 
apricot, cream, gold, white, and rose. 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Rose-crimson and Gold. 
large flowers in a definitely new color. 
SCABIOSA, Peace. White flowers fully double. Very 
good for cutting. Semi-tall. 
ZINNIA, Howard’s New Giant Crested, Mixed. 
A cross between Dahlia-flowered and Scabious- 
flowered types. Very large flower in good color 
range. 
Fantasy Wildfire. Rich dazzling scarlet. 
growing and free-blooming. 
Lilliput, Black Ruby. Pompon Zinnia of deep vel- 
vety maroon; a distinct color for this type. 
Scabiosa-flowered, Campfire. Vivid, intense 
scarlet; very showy flowers; good for cutting. 
2-21 ft. high. 
Very 
Strong- 
