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Early Spencer, Bridesmaid 
Early Spencer, Shirley Temple 
EARLY SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
For Winter and Early Spring Flowering 
Large wav 
blooming freely for a long season. 
(Aug.-Oct.) 
Any of the following: (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 60c) 
APOLLO—Soft salmon-cerise; long strong stems. 
BALL ROSE IMPROVED—Large, rich rose pink. 
BLUE DANUBE — Enchanting mid-blue; large ruffled 
flowers on long stems. 
BRIDESMAID—Sparkling deep silvery 
stems and vigerous growth. 
CATTLEYA—Large flowers of rich rosy lilac; striking. 
CALVACADE (New)—Rich golden cerise on white ground 
with broad wavy standard and ruffled wings. Heavy 
stems and vigorous growth. 
DAPHNE—Soft salmon-pink on cream ground. An abun- 
dance of flowers on vigorous vines. 
FRAGRANCE—Mammoth clear, uniform lavender. 
HARMONY—Clear lavender; one of the best lavenders. 
HOPE—Large pure white; black seeded. 
LADDIE IMPROVED—Long stemmed giant rose pink. 
MARS—Clear crimson; long stems and very vigorous. 
MEMORY—Giant lavender. 
MRS. REDDICK—Brilliant salmon flesh pink; long stems 
and exceptionally large wavy flowers. 
CULTURE OF SWEET PEAS 
Dig a wide trench to a depth of 12 inches and after 
breaking up the bottom of trench fill in with several 
inches of peat or leaf mold to which add Hallawell’s 
Sweet Pea Food; fill in the balance of the trench with 
good top soil. Tamp the soil down firmly and water 
thoroughly. Let stand a few days until moderately moist. 
Never put the seed in too wet soil. Pulverize the surface 
well by raking, make rows and plant seed about one inch 
deep, and two inches apart. Do not water until all the 
seed is up, at least half an inch out of the soil. Sweet Pea 
seed sown during hot weather should be shaded to keep 
the soil cool and prevent decay of the seed. 
pink; extra long 
Thin out to at least six inches apart and train on wire 
netting or strings when plants are five or six inches high. 
Applications of Sweet Pea Food during flowering period 
will add to the length of stem and size of blossoms. Keep 
well cultivated and water only as needed during the 
blooming period, as excessive moisture will cause the 
buds to drop. 
y Spencer type Sweet Peas, flowering from four to six weeks earlier than the Late Spencers and 
They are particularly suitable for winter flowering in sub-tropical climates. 
ORIENTAL—Rich deep cream; black seeded. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Giant flowers of soft rose pink. 
SKIPPY (New) — Pleasing shade of light salmon-pink. 
Four blooms or more on good iong stems. 
TITANIA (New)—Mammoth flowers of deep rose on long 
heavy stems. 
TOP HAT —WNew and distinct deep velvety violet-blue. 
Mammoth flowers with waved standard; long stems. 
VULCAN—The most vivid orange scarlet; long stems. 
WHITE CHAMPION—Long stemmed pure white. One of 
the best white seeded varieties. 
HALLAWELL’S CHOICE MIXTURE—A select formula 
mixture. (Pkt. 15c) (oz. 40c) (4 Ib. $1.25) 
Early Speneer Collection 
6 Pkts. EARLY SPENCER VARIETIES—75c 
1 packet each of: 
DAPHNE, HARMONY, HOPE, MARS, 
SEQUOIA, SHIRLEY TEMPLE 

SPRING FLOWERING TYPE 
A new class, maturing between the early and summer 
flowering types. The introducers claim this new type to 
be more vigorous, and to produce larger flowers on longer 
stems. The following three varieties were awarded a Sil- 
ver Medal, Bronze Medal, and Honorable Mention in the 
1940 All-America Trials: ROSE PINK, BLUE (Mid-blue), 
and LAVENDER. Each (Pkt. 25c) 
NITRAGIN INOCULATOR 
A nitrogen gathering bacteria for inoculating Sweet 
Peas and Garden Peas. Garden size, 12c postpaid. 
