JA. C. Supreme Quality Flower Seeds 

Cultural Hints for “Fancy 
There is a great difference in raising ordinary Petunias 
from seed and those of a high-bred strain such as ‘’World 
Beauty,” “De Luxe,” “Portland,” etc., varieties. The former 
kind will almost come like weeds with little or no attention, 
but an altogether different story must be told about the 
so-called fancy types. Their germination is very much 
slower and precarious. 
Great care is imperative in watering and in choosing a 
rich but porous soil. Temperature may vary between 60 
and 70 degrees, and seed pans or flats ought to be near the 
glass in bright light as soon as germination has taken 
place. Do not let them suffer for lack of water, but the 
slightest excess of moisture may cause sudden damping 
off, especially during the early winter months, when 
houses are but little ventilated and the days are short. 
Poor soil means certain failure in Petunia culture at all 
times. Sterilize soil with “formaldehyde” or steam, this 
will have killed all weed seeds, worms and fungi con- 
tained in the soil. 
Beware of ants, snails, and sawbugs in Petunia seed flats. 
Put the flats on shelves out of their reach, or cover them 
nights with screen door wire netting. A night inspection 
with flashlight and a pair of tweezers is very effective in 
eradicating these costly pests from a house if repeated 
several times. 
Transplant as soon as large enough to handle into flats, 
and bear in mind that those seedling plants growing most 
vigorously are the ones least desirable, while the weak- 

Types of Petunias 
lings in the lot are the real darlings that need your utmost 
care and attention and will reward you for it with the most 
charming flowers ever seen. The culls are invariably the 
first to bloom and the grower not familiar with the above- 
mentioned Petunias will pass unfavorable judgment right 
there and then instead of awaiting the blooming period 
of the slower but choicest types. The experienced grower 
can and will often discard the culls when the young plants 
are ready to pot into two-inch in order to save space for 
the choicest only if bench space has to be economized. 
To let the young plants become potbound may produce 
early flowering but will stunt the plants in such a manner 
that they never will attain their finest size. A pinching 
back of the leading shoot before blooming will cause free 
branching and produce fine potted or exhibition plants if 
kept growing on for specimen display. Liberal use of 
fertilizer in the soil is beneficial, especially when shifting 
into larger pots. Light, airy houses are best to start Petunias 
in, but when they reach the flowering stage it is preferable 
to break the strongest sunshine by a light trace of shading, 
very light, however, or it will produce a spindly plant. 
W ATERING—tThat is an art when well understood, and 
in raising Petunias is of greatest influence. It is particularly 
important not to over water, especially in early spring 
and during cloudy weather, also when the young plants 
have just been potted up. When plants have attained 
flowering size avoid as much as possible wetting the 
foliage or flowers. In growing Petunias for potted plants, 
soil should be made very rich and doses of liquid manure 
will improve them when they are becoming potbound. 
ate WN IZAcS 
Ruffled Grandifloras 
Generally more robust than the fringed and larger flowered—excellent 
for bedding and pot plants. 
Balcony Queen. Velvety purple, with occasional white markings. 
‘TR Ea Beals eerie 50c WACY: Moya: 5. cee ieee 90c WiSLAOZAA aie tee $1.60 
Brilliant Rose. Deep bright rose-pink. Very effective. 
TRE AR joe, analy Seis SOCIO 50c IWAGY Yor AEE Se, cao a bonis Me $1.00 
Burgundy. Strong burgundy or dark wine red. 
Aine Ke bapeeM eaves. arateidicr sy clies stelle ce 50c I ODO 7 setae wS sch sebatelesaee $1.25 
White Queen. An extra large ruffled clear white. 
STEEP TARY chisas sclera aieed ope 50c WO OZ mr aaicckiccese ete eet ins $1.50 
G2, OZ ON lence) Ss oickeisceney', 2 $2.00 UW UG Oz roc enn teacttatee reer $3.75 
Elk‘s Pride, Dwarf. Same color, size and wavy flowers of original Elk’s 
Prides Tr Pkine.s.- 50c T/G4.O7%. eset $1.00 IWASYA (ore San oe $1.75 
Blue Beauty (Blaue Schonheit) (New). A rich velvety blue.. 
Flee ote pene otere skeet ile on sie 50c OA\OZ ener chee oper ave ete eiors $1.25 
Dwarf Carmine Glory. Attractive carmine color. 
specie etre. te 50c V/ G4 OZ. a ise se $1.00 U/3Z Ozanne $1.75 
Dwarf Pink Glory. Large flowered bright carmine-rose. 
ae. Dik Pee eee rae. as foe 50c LYS DRO zane ae teters tie ane $1.65 
Giant Steel Blue. Light bluish white, dark veins. 
Tee PRs : eS rcarcne othe te 50c U/SZiISZ IEG. Re RENT close ats $1.25 
Queen of the Market. Deep carmine-scarlet. Provides an attractive pot 
plants Tr Pkt... 50c 1/64 OZ; Aci, «,- $1.25 WkWievee setae $2.15 

Silver Seam (Purple Robe). Large flowered purple with light or silver 
seam around edge of petals. Recommended for pot plants. Does not 
thrive as a bedding plant under unfavorable conditions. 
TRAe Ktereee ic et ie eke C 50c GAS Sey ena rrnney Entre, amciChe CBNSEATICRAS $1.25 
White Cloud. All-purpose dwarf white. 
Tr Pktsctence 50c lt / Gases ae oe $1.00 WEVA Can pouvacd $1.60 
L/L GIO Aree tecio Aen Naat ene ays $2.75 VR" OZS eee the ciate onesie Ste iors $4.75 
A. B. C. IMPROVED “ELK’S PRIDE” 
The DeLuxe of Purple Petunias 
The most outstanding of all purple Petunias for pots, boxes, bed- 
ding, etc., ‘A. B. C. Improved Elk’s Pride” is of upright growth 
and unusually free flowering. The color is a brilliant royal purple, 
with flowers of good size. This valuable strain (Bountiful Strain) is 
produced under glass and hand-pollinated and consequently 
comes quite true from seed. We have supplied ‘'Elk’s Pride” 
to the trade for the past ten years, and our growers invariably 
repeat their purchases of this excellent variety from year to year. 
$1.00 3 Tr. Pkts $2.50 6 Tr. Pkts $4.50 
