San Francisco 
HALLAWELL’S STOCKS 
Select Strains 
Mathiola (July-Apr.) 
Note—The better strains of Stocks produce from 60 to 
65 per cent of double flowers when all the plants sur- 
vive and are used. For best results, sow seed thinly to 
permit uniform growth, use plants ‘‘as they come,” and 
set closely enough in the beds to permit removal of the 
singles as they come into flower. 
EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL 
An especially fine.strain of Stocks, growing from 
twenty-four to thirty inches tall; of branching habit. 
Very free blooming and produces a high percentage of 
double flowers. Splendid for cutting; equally suitable 
for bedding. 
ANTIQUE COPPER—Rich, deep copper-red. 
BUTTERCUP—Soft canary yellow. 
CHAMOIS—Lovely pastel shade of ivory, tinted old rose. 
DARK BLUE—Bright deep blue. 
FIERY BLOOD RED—Fine bright color. 
FLESH-—Delicate shell pink. 
GOLDEN ROSE—Rose, with golden sheen and center. 
LAVENDER—Pure lavender which blends beautifully 
with pink shades and white. 
LILAC—Rich color and a strong grower. 
OLD ROSE—Rich copper-rose; several 
than Antique Copper. 
ROSE—Rose-pink; the standard florist color. 
SANTA MARIA—Glistening white; very large florets. 
SHASTA—Pure white; base-branching habit. 
Each of above separate colors: (Pkt. 15c) ( oz. 50c) 
Collection of 6 packets of any of above, T75c. 
CHOICEST MIXTURE. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 75c) 
shades lighter 
GIANT PERFECTION 
A splendid class that can be used for summer flower- 
ing, but for winter flowering is most valuable. They 
form much branched plants and have numerous spikes 
of large double flowers. For winter bloom sow from June 
to August. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Very deep rose. 
CRIMSON. A brilliant color. 
FLESH (Beauty of Nice. Delicate shell-pink. 
HEATHAM BEAUTY. Rose, shaded terra cotta. 
LAVENDER. Fine color; lighter than variety Pale Blue. 
OLD ROSE (Belle of Naples). Rich terra cotta rose. 
PINK. Light rose-pink, fine in flower arrangements. 
PURPLE (Summer Night). Purple or dark blue. 
WHITE (Snowdrift). Pure white. 
YELLOW (Monte Carlo). Creamy yellow. 
Each of above separate colors: (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 75c) 
one aes of 6 packets of any of the above varieties, 
foc, 
GIANT PERFECTION MIXED. (Pkt. 15c) (% oz. 65c) 
DWARF TEN WEEK—Height, 1 foot. 
MIXTURE —A splendid assortment of colors. 
low borders or bedding. (Pkt. 
G4 oz. $1.00) 
Fine for 
10c) (% oz. 60c) 
BROMPTON STOCK—Height, 20 inches. 
Seed sown from July to September will produce plants 
that will bloom freely the following spring and summer. 
The Brompton is not strictly speaking a winter stock, 
but is known as such for its hardiness and the fact that 
it carries through the winter in colder climates. It is a 
sturdy grower, and withstands cold wet weather well. 
CELESTINE—Lavender-blue. 
CRIMSON KING. 
EMPRESS ELIZABETH—Bright carmine. 
EGYPTIAN—Rose. 
VIOLETTA—Dark Violet. 
WHITE LADY—Very double, pure white. 
SELECT MIXTURE—Mixture of all colors. 
Each of above: (Pkt. 25c) ( oz. 75c) 

GIANT EXCELS!IOR—Improved Column Type 
These produce but one enormous spike 2 to 21%4 feet 
high and can be planted close together. 
CHAMOIS PINK. Apricot or chamois-pink. 
DEEP ROSE. Brilliant deep rose. 
GARDENIA. Fine pure white; large florets. 
LILAC LAVENDER. Rich bright lavender. 
RUBY. Rich crimson-red. 
EXCELSIOR MIXTURE. Mixture of all colors. 
Each of above: (Pkt. 50c) (ss oz. 75c) 
29 

Stock, Super Giant Imperial 
SUPER GIANT IMPERIAL 
This new type is a distinct improvement in Stocks. 
The plants are base branching, producing a dozen or 
more large flower spikes. 
BLUSH PINK. 
CHAMOIS. New this year. (7 oz. $1.00) 
DARK BLUE. 
FIERY RED—Fine branching habit. 
ROSE CHARM—Deep rose. 
ROSELIGHT—Rose pink. 
MIXTURE—Above five colors. 
Each of above: (Pkt. 25c) (7) 0z. 85c) 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
This fine strain of Stock is chosen chiefly for its 
branching habit; however, it has other good qualities 
such as large flowers and long branches. 
GOLDEN GATE—Yellow. 
MOJAVE—Rich, velvety purple. 
MONTEREY—Pink. 
PACIFIC—Blue. 
RED WOODS—Blood red. 
SANTA BARBARA—Chamois. 
SANTA MARIA—White. 
SEQUOIA—Rose Carmine. 
TAHOHK—Lavender. 
YOSEMITE—Rose. 
GIANTS MIXTURE—Mixture of all colors. 
Each of the above (Pkt. 15c) (7% oz. 50c) 
VIRGINIAN STOCK 
Malcomia (Year Round) 
A hardy annual, growing about 6 inches high and 
blooming profusely. Of easy culture, and can be had in 
continuous bloom by sowing the seed at frequent inter- 
vals during spring and summer. 



CRIMSON GEM—An erect, compact variety. (Pkt. 10c) 
(44 oz. 25¢c) (oz. T5c) 
ROSE—Bright rose turning to lavender. (Pkt. 10c) 
(%4 oz. 34c) (oz. 60c) 
WHITE—Pure white. (Pkt. 10c) (1% oz. 35c) (oz. 60c) 
MIXED COLORS—(Pkt. 
(44 Ib. $1.15) 
10c) (Large pkt. 25c) (oz. 35c) 
