

PINKS, Dianthus (a) 
Heddewigi Laciniatus 
Colorful and of easiest culture in ordinary 
garden loam. Biennial in mild climates. The 
best color effects are from the single clear 
salmons and reds. Neat and compact in 
habit, producing hundreds of flowers. Ex- 
cellent for edgings and the popular flower 
arrangements. Start in flats Sept. to May. 
6” to 8”. 
Salmon Queen. Single. A beautiful clear 
SAMO Mt arltaer reteset herelolen ie 4 iene Pkt. 15¢ 
Splendens (Giant Bright Eye). Single. The 
sweet-scented flowers are about 2” in 
diameter, brilliant crimson with a large 
white eye. Laciniated. S. M., A. A. S., 
OSM cea traPaic shite Caius aha ciate 6 abi Pkt. 15¢ 
Nobilis Giants Mixed.............. Pkt. 15¢ 
POPPY 
(See California Poppy) 
(See Iceland Poppy) 
(See Shirley Poppy) 
RANUNCULUS, Persian Buttercup (p) 
Tecolote Giants. A bright, showy flower, 
usually grown from tubers, but actually 
more satisfactory from seed, as the latter 
are disease resistant. One packet does the 
work of dozens of bulbs. Yellow, red, scar- 
let, orange, white and other rich autumn 
colors, 2” to 2%” and very double. If 
started in flats in August to December 
will bloom the following spring. Likes 
well-drained, moist soil and a shady loca- 
PLOW LovatOuLo cwGell ose. sie trecseneete Pkt. 50c 
SCABIOSA, Pincushion Flower (a) 
One of the best standbys for cutting and 
garden color. Blooms freely from July till 
frost. Sow in fall for early blooms and Feb. 
to May for later flowers. Plants 3 feet tall. 
Blue Moon. Deep rich lavender blue, that 
is pink under electric light. Large flowers, 
ball-shaped with long strong stems. Very 
free flowering. H. M., A. A. S., 1939. 
Pkt. 25¢ 
Rosette. Deep rose suffused salmon. Large. 
Pkt. 15c 
Giant Double Hybrids Mixed...... Pkt. 10c 
PERENNIAL SCABIOSA 
Seabiosa Caucasica. Giant hybrids (Isaac 
House Strain) fringed and ruffled. Shades 
of blue from lavender to dark blue, very 
large flowers. Thrives in mild climates 
ADEM seer tearta sl Cocgslis svete siekeovaks corel moka starters Pkt. 25c 
SCHIZANTHUS, Poor Man’s 
Orchid (a) 
A half hardy annual with fern-like foliage 
and a myriad of little butterfly flowers. 
Largely grown in pots, but they make light 
and graceful additions to the garden; out- 
doors they are more compact in growth. 
They are long-lasting and make attractive 
corsages. Start in flats July to September— 
February to July. In mild climate sow out of 
doors in fall or early spring. 1 to 1% feet. 
Giant Flowered Hybrids. An extra select 
large flowering compact strain containing 
a perfect blend of many colors...Pkt. 25c 
SHIRLEY POPPY (a) 
Sow in October to May where they are to 
flower. Thin to 6” apart. 2% feet tall. 
Sweet Briar. New. A double rose-pink of 
begonia-like form............... Pkt. 15c¢ 
All Double Mixed. Reselected strain which 
produces practically all double begonia 
blooms with full range of colors found in 
all the best blends of Shirley Poppy. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c 
SNAPDRAGON, Antirrhinum (p) 
One of the best cut flowers. Grows best in 
rather light soil in a sunny location, and 
though perennials they are best treated as 
annuals. For early flowering, sow in the 
fall in flats and protect from frost. 2 to 3 
feet tall. 
MAXIMUM GRANDIFLORUM 
RUST-RESISTANT 
Alaska. Pure white................ Pkt. 15¢ 
Buttercup. Yellow:..........:.... Pkt. 15¢ 
Campfire. Luminous scarlet....... Pkt. 15c 
Copper King. Copper red......... Pkt. 15c 
Loveliness. Soft rose pink......... Pkt. 15¢ 
Pink Glory. New. Large flowered and heavy 
spiked. Fine deep salmon rose....Pkt. 25¢ 
Rosalie. 1940. A new color in snapdragons, 
a deep rich rose with an underlying tone 
of topaz. Base branching, 6 to 8 long 
HLOWEYASDIKES rete ioic.s\s sedate eo. Pkt. 25c¢ 
California Giants Exquisite Mixed. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35¢ 
STOCKS, Gilliflower (a) 
A new strain of this old favorite with extra 
long spikes and immense florets. Start seeds 
from July to April, the early plantings will 
bloom in the winter. Space them 6” to 8” 
apart and they will not need staking. 24” 
to 28” high. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
Golden Gate. Yellow. 
Monterey. Light pink. 
Pacific. Dark blue. 
Red Woods. Blood red. 
Santa Barbara. Chamois. 
Santa Maria. White. 
Sequoia. Rose carmine. 
Tahoe. Light lavender. 
Yosemite. Rose. 
Giant Imperial Mixture. 
Per Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 75e 
Group Collection. One packet of each (9), 
(EXCEDTINIX EG) smitty ei tiene ree iapee $1.00 
STOCK, VIRGINIAN 
See Virginian Stock 
SWEET PEAS (a) 
Sweet Peas do best where the nights are 
cool and days moderately warm. Plant in 
open, sunny location, in deep rich soil, 
which must be well drained. Cover with 1” 
of fine soil. Do not water till all the seeds 
are up 1%” out of the ground, then water 
freely twice a week. If not sown in the fall, 
sow as early as the ground can be prepared 
in the spring. The varieties listed have the 
largest and best formed flowers, the longest 
and strongest stems, and the most desirable 
blooming and growing habits. 
GIANT SPENCER (Waved and Frilled) 
Ambition. Lavender lilac.......... Pkt. 10c 
Amethyst. Clear amethyst blue....Pkt. 10c 
Brilliant Rose. Tyrian rose suffused bronze. 
Pkt. 15c 
Melody. Golden salmon and pink on cream 
OTOUTUC rn ces hese OMEN ee eo ood hts loa Pkt. 10c 
Pinnacle. Deep rose-pink......... Pkt. 15c 
Red Boy. Bright deep crimson..... Pkt. 15¢ 
Ruffled White. Pure white, ruffled and du- 
WD LEXC Cacreiay- reas ohetei tty ¢ w'alervist ev elele. ne Pkt. 15c 
Smiles. Salmon to shrimp pink....Pkt. 15c 
Sweet Pea Collection. One packet each of 
PHEZELS ME COLOTS).c.e)sranters alelehea) 0 aise soe ls 75¢ 
Giant Ruffled Mixture. Flowers large and 
so much ruffled that they appear double. 
Includes many named varieties as well 
as many other colors of which there is 
not, as yet, sufficient stock to offer sepa- 
PEDOLY pte eReesans cae shai eie nie sal oh eave owiehe Pkt. 25c 
THALICTRUM, Meadowrue (p) 
Dipterocarpum. Dainty rosy purple flowers 
produced on lacy fern-like sprays. Espe- 
cially useful in informal gardens and fine 
as a filler in cut flower arrangements. 
4% to 6 feet. May to October. Blooms from 
July to September. Best in partial shade 
and moist ground. Plant out of doors or 
AG WaG Fey Rohe > os ce BS PR NEE Pkt. 25c 
VERBENA, Vervain (p) 
Giant Flowered 
A bright colored spreading bedding plant 
which does well in window boxes, borders 
and sunny dry spots. Fine for cutting from 
June till frost. Should be well watered while 
young, but very drought resistant when 
established. Start in fats August to Novem- 
ber or February to May. 8 to 12 inches. 
Floradale Beauty. A giant among verbenas 
that shades from light apple-blossom, 
through pink to rose pink....... Pkt. 15¢ 
Mounty. 1939 Novelty. Solid deep rose red, 
without the usual large white eye. Pkt. 15c 
Royale. Royal blue, creamy yellow eye. 
Pkt. 15¢ 
Whites Pure swhitesceaso- 4 owes Pkt. 15¢ 
Grandiflora Mixed................ Pkt. 15¢ 
VIOLA (a) 
Like small pansies but blooming more freely 
and for a longer time. Do best in full sun. 
Start seed from August to March. 4” to 6” 
Arkwright Ruby. Rich ruby........ Pkt. 25c 
Blue Butterfly. Blue and white....Pkt. 15c 
Blue Perfection. Violet blue........ Pkt. 15¢ 
Chantryland. Pure apricot........ Pkt. 25¢ 
Brilliant Mixture. A new strain that is much 
brighter, gayer, larger, and generally im- 
proved. Far ahead of any other viola 
strain that we have seen........ Pkt. 15c¢ 
VIRGINIAN STOCK 
French Forget-Me-Nois (a) 
A hardy annual that can be sown in the 
open ground at frequent intervals through 
spring, summer and autumn. In California 
autumn sowings do best. Blooms in 60 to 90 
days. Dwarf compact little plants. Fine for 
edgings and ground cover. 6 inches. 
Finest Mixture. Small red, rose and white 
flowers about % inch across. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 20c; 1 oz. 35c 
VISCARIA, Rose of Heaven (a) 
A single pink-like flower, free blooming 
making bright clumps in the border. Sow in 
well-drained, loose soil and a sunny or half- 
shady exposure. Fine for edgings, pot cul- 
ture and cutting. March to May for summer 
flowering; September to October for early 
spring flowering. 1 foot tall. 
Brilliant Mixed—Pink, rose, red, blue, and 
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