




-CELOSIA, ROYAL VELVET, FOR CUTTING 
Aster, Early Giant Wilt-Resistant HA 
pelea. The finest large-flowered, heavy-stemmed, wilt-resistant Aster 
ne yet developed. Flowers are of the Giant of California type, while 
Boweréd the plants are less tall—about 11% feet high. They are early bloom- 
ing, coming into flower four to six weeks earlier than the Giants of 
California. 
ROSE MARIE. Honorable Mention, 1940 All-America Selections. 
Rich rose. 
PEACH BLOSSOM. Opens white, flushes lavender-pink. 
LIGHT BLUE. Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. Clear 
rich light blue. 
Each, pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
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Balsam, Double Bush-flowered HA 
Compact plants about 8 inches tall, entirely covered with double 
flowers produced at the tips of the stems, making a show of flowers 
rather than foliage, as in the ordinary types. 
TORCH. Brilliant vermilion-red. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
MIXED. Attractive colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts.; 14oz. 75 cts. 
New Giant-flowered Calendula 
Yellow Colossal HA 
In addition to being the biggest, Yellow Colossal is the most 
profuse blooming of all large-flowered Calendulas. The well-formed, 
bushy plants grow 114 feet high and are loaded with extremely 
double, clear, bright yellow flowers 4% inches and more across. It 
is the lightest in color of all Calendulas in the lemon-yellow group. 
One of the finest for cut-flower purposes and highly recommended 
for borders and beds. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Celosia, Royal Velvet Ha 
Honorable Mention, 1939 All-America Selections 
New, early-blooming, basal-branching Cockscomb type; large 
center head of rich velvety ruby-red surrounded by numerous erect 
branches mounted with medium-sized combs. Foliage bronzy green 
with reddish margins. Plants are about 2 feet high. The long- 
stemmed branches are excellent for cutting. If center head is not 




| eliae acca a desired, pinch out when plant is young. Pkt. 15 cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Hardy Chrysanthemum, September Jewels Hp 
Celosia, 
September Jewels are the most important advance made in 
Chrysanthemums since the introduction of the Korean Hybrids. 
The plants start blooming early in September from seed sown in early 
spring and continue to give a magnificent display until the middle 
of October. The large daisy-like flowers in a magnificent color-range 
show a distinct tendency toward a double row of ray petals. They 
measure from 2 to 3 inches in diameter and are as desirable for 
cutting as for garden display. Pkt. 60 cts. 
Royal Velvet 
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Cosmos, Double, Sensation Mixed Ha 
Silver Medal, 1936 All-America Selections 
A new double form of the early-flowering Sensation Cosmos. Two 
forms of double flowers are found, the regular double crested and the 
newer and novel fluted types, both averaging from 4% to 5 inches 
across. The fluted flowers are in a variety of shapes and forms, some 
with 15 to 20 extra petals growing out from the center. The colors 
are White, Pink, and Crimson. Height 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 20 cts.; 
large pkt. 50 cts. 



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Dianthus, 
New Blue 

Cynoglossum, Firmament Ha 
Bronze Medal, 1939 All-America Selections 
The plants form healthy, leafy, compact bushes 15 to 18 inches 
tall, with numerous evenly spaced flower panicles, thickly covered 
with bright indigo-blue flowers resembling forget-me-nots. Pkt. 15 
cts.; large pkt. 40 cts. 
Dianthus, New Blue up 
A new Dianthus which is proving very popular. It was found 
growing in Japan in the mountain crevices. The color is a beautiful 
bright lavender-blue, and the flowers, which are borne in trusses 
about 9 inches high, resemble a blue sweet william. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Aster, 
Early Giant 
Wilt-Resistant 
Light Blue 

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