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HOLLYHOCK (Althaea Rosea) 
A hardy perennial unequalled for a background or covering 
ugly places. The seed may be sown in the fall and will bloom 
the following spring. Pkt. 10c. 
Annual Hollyhock Indian Spring. For description, see inside 
back cover. 
HYACINTH BEAN (Dolichos Lablab) 
Splendid climbers with abundant clustered spikes of purple 
and white flowers, which are followed by exceedingly orna- 
mental seed pods. A very rapid grower. The usual growth is 
from 10 to 20 feet but it often grows as much as 30 feet. Ten- 
der annual. Pkt. 1t0c. 
IPOMOEA (Morning Glory) 
Climbers of rapid growth, with beautiful and varied flowers. 
For covering walls, trellises, arbors, they are invaluable. 
Scarlett O’Hara. Rich dark wine red or deep rosy crimson. 
Flowers 4 in. in diameter, freely produced on fast growing 
vines. Very showy for covering a fence or trellis. The dark 
green foliage does not make a heavy growth, leaving plants 
graceful in appearance. Pkt. 10c. 
Heavenly Blue. A variety that is bringing new popularity to 
Morning Glories. It is an early blooming climber, literally 
covered with lovely flowers of sky-blue. Flowers 314 inches 
across and blooms until frost. Pkt. 10c. 
Mixed Imperial Japanese. The flowers are of immense size 
and range in color from snow white to black-purple with many 
intermediate shades. Pkt. 10c. 
Major, Mixed. Fine mixture containing many richly colored 
flowers. Pkt. 5c. 
JAPANESE HOP (Humulus Japonicus) 
A rapid growing, perfectly hardy annual climber of the hop 
family, of the easiest culture and indispensable for covering 
unsightly objects or verandas, trellises, etc. Variegated leaves. 
Pkt. 10c. LARKSPUR (Annual) 
Annual Delphiniums are adorned with finely cut, feathery 
foliage of soft green which sets off to advantage the handsome 
long floral spikes of double blossoms. The colors are very 
satisfying for they range from pure white through soft shades 
of lavender and pink to deep blue. 
Giant Imperial. Tall, upright, compact, basal branching in 
habit, the Giant Imperials have superseded all other types of 
Larkspurs for general garden use. Their delphinium-like 
spikes of double florets are carried on stout stems 4 to 5 feet 
tall. (See inside back cover). Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
White King. Special Mention, All-America Selections, 1937. 
The flowers are a pure, glistening white, with extremely large 
double florets, sometimes measuring 2 inches across, evenly 
spaced on the stem. An early bloomer and the finest of Lark- 
spurs. Pkt. 15c. 
Coral King. Coral King was a running mate to White King 
for All-America recognition. It has the same form and size 
and is different only in color—a beautiful coral pink. Pkt. 15c. 
Pink King. For description, see inside back cover. 
LINARIA (Kenilworth Ivy) 
This grows readily from seed and is one of the finest plants 
for edges of vases or hanging baskets, as well as for. pot 
plants in the house, or for planting out on rock-work. Pkt. 10c. 
LOBELIA (Crystal Palace) 
Plants of dwarf compact growth, bearing a profusion of deli- 
cate blue flowers. In bloom through the summer and autumn. 
Height 6 inches. Half hardy annual. Pkt. 10c. 
Lobelia Speciosa. Rich ultramarine blue flowers; trailing; 9 
inches high. Pkt. 10e. LUPINES 
Long, graceful spikes of pea-shaped flowers from July until 
August. Plant in lime-free, moist soil. 
Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10c. : 
Russell Lupines. Long, closely furnished spikes flower in a 
great variety of rich colors—deep yellow, oranges, reds, and 
brilliant bi-colors never seen in Lupins before. The florets 
are large with flat fan-like back-standards, and unlike all 
other Lupins, most of the spikes retain their florets through- 
out the whole period of development. Awarded the Royal 
Horticultural Society’s Gold Medal, June, 1937. Pkt. 25c. 
MARIGOLD 
Crown of Gold. Gold Medal Winner in the All-America trials. 
The first Marigold in cultivation with odorless foliage. Flow- 
ers are sweetly fragrant, 2 inches across, and borne most pro- 
fusely on plants 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. , 
Sunset Giants. A large percentage of the plants will produce 
the largest Marigolds grown; 5 inches is average and they do 
grow larger. There are many shades of orange and yellow. 
Plants 3% feet tall. Pkt. 10c. : 
Yellow Supreme. Creamy lemon yellow, carnation flowered. 
Plants about 2% feet. Pkt. 10c. ee 
Guinea Gold. Carnation-like petals and unusually brilliant 
golden color makes this flower outstanding. Companion flower 
to Yellow Supreme. Pkt. 10c. 4 
Tall African. Plants grow 2% feet high, and produce a _pro- 
fusion of large double flowers, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. They 
bloom from July until frost and delight in rich soil. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Dwarf French. This dwarf French class forms ball-like bushes 
12 to 15 inches in height, with finely cut, fern-like foliage. 
Unsurpassed for borders. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Early Sunshine. Chrysanthemum-like flowers, 2% inches 
across, clear bright yellow. Plants grow 2 ft. high and pro- 
duce their attractive flowers in 15 weeks from seed. 
Ferdinand. Saucy, sprightly, and colorful. Single flowered 
with a neat, crested center of dainty tubular florets in an 
arresting shade of golden yellow surrounded by a single row 
of broad, mahogany-red guard petals. Although the flowers are 
of medium size, they are extremely showy, and make a fine 
cut flower subject. Early blooming. Pkt. 25e. 
MOONFLOWER (Ipomoea Mexicana) 
Grandiflora (White). One of the most rapid of summer climb- 
ers. One plant will cover with a dense mass of leaves a trellis 
30 feet high and 6 feet wide. Beautiful, wax-like flowers open 
at night and on cloudy days. The seed has a very hard shell 
and should be filed before planting. Tender annual. Pkt. 10c. 
MOURNING BRIDE (Scabiosa or Sweet Scabious) 
An old-fashioned but most attractive flower. Desirable for 
cutting as well as for beds and borders. Flower heads about 
2 inches across; florets double, surrounding the thimble-shaped 
cone. Pkt. 10c. 
Giant Salmon Beauty. Pure salmon in color. The stems are 
long and stiff, making it a most popular flower for the garden 
and also for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
NASTURTIUMS 
Double Golden Gleam. Sweet-scented Nasturtium. A new 
creation received with enthusiasm by all flower lovers. Blooms 
are of intense golden yellow color, splendid for the garden and 
peerless for cutting because of the striking color and fra- 
grance. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 6 oz. $1.00. 
Tall Nasturtiums. Usually used for arbor or trellis plant- 
ing, but do equally well for mass planting without supports. 
at Shae Se they will grow to a height of 6 to 10 feet. Oz. 10c; 
pkt. 5c. 
Dwarf Nasturtiums. The dwarf varieties are excellent for 
borders, along paths, and for pot culture. They grow to be 
about a foot high and are in constant bloom. Qz. 10c; pkt. 5c. 
Bodgers’ Double Glorious Gleam Hybrids. Finest mixed. 
The flowers are fine, large, well balanced, sweet scented 
doubles of the same type as the well known Golden Gleam. 
Many colors are represented. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c. 

NIEREMBERGIA HIPPOMANICA 
NIEREMBERGIA HIPPOMANICA 
The flowers of Nierembergia Hippomanica are a lovely 
lavender blue shade, heightened by a touch of yellow in the 
center. The plants are dwarf and compact, about 5 or 6 inches 
tall. Foliage is light gray green, very inconspicuous, and there 
are literally hundreds of flowers in bloom at a time through- 
out the summer,’ Excellent for edgings, rockeries, or window 
boxes. Pkt. 25¢.. GIANT PANSIES 
They flourish in a cool, rich, moist soil and a situation that 
protects them:from the cutting winds as well as the bright 
sun. To get the best results, pansies should be sown in July 
or August and protected with a cold frame, soft hay or 
manure. The seed may also be sown indoors in January or 
February, or in the spring in the open ground. 
Extra Fine Bedding Pansies Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Mastodon Miracle Mixed Pansies. Immense and well-shaped 
flowers with thick and well-waved petals. Includes everything 
Irom pure white to deep mahogany. The very fine lavender, 
rose, cerise, and light blue shades deserve special mention. 
Pkt. 25c. } 
Englemann’s Giant. For description, see inside back cover. 
PENTSTEMON 
Long flower spikes closely set with elegant Foxglove-like 
blooms in many brilliant colors. Excellent for beds, borders 
and pots. 2 to 3 ft. Perennial in warm sections. Sensation 
Imp. Mixed pkt. 15c. 
