18 PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 


Sweet Peas Complete the Garden Scheme 
SPENCER SWEET PEAS—Because of such unusual size, waved or fluted appearance and 
charming blendings of harmonious colors, the new Spencer type may be appropriately described 
as Gigantic Orchid Flowered. The flowers are not only of extremely large size, but are distinct 
in having the outer edges of the standard and wings beautifully crumpled or waved. Sweet Peas 
are more than flowers—they are a necessity for every garden. 
INOCULATE SWEET PEAS WITH NITRAGIN BEFORE PLANTING—See Page 20. 

Spencer—Sweet Pea 
Portulaca 
PORTULACA—There is scarcely any flower 
in cultivation that makes such a dazzling dis- 
play as a bed of many-hued, highly colored 
Portulaca. In bloom all summer until frost. 
Beds should have full exposure to sun and 
plants will stand any amount of dry weather. 
Double Mixed—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 
Single Mixed—Pkt., 10c; ™%4 oz., 20c; oz., 
65c. 
Ricinus 
RICINUS (Castor Bean)—This magnificent 
foliage plant is picturesquely showy and im- 
posing, lending to the garden, a truly sub- 
tropical effect. Plant 2 inches deep when all 
danger of frost is over. Set out or transplant 
3 feet apart. 
Perfection Brand Giant—Pkt., 10c; o0z., 20c. 
Salvia 
SALVIA (Scarlet Sage)—One of the hand- 
somest flowering plants we have for garden 
decoration, blooming in spikes, from mid-sum- 
mer until killed by frost. Bonfire—Pkt., 10c. 
Farinacea Blue Bedder—3-foot, rich, deep 
blue fiowers. Free flowering. Pkt., 15c. 
Salpiglossis 
SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue)—One of 
the easiest of annuals to grow. Rich in deep 
color tones, which are set off by veins of gold, 
marking every flower. Plant in full sun as 
early as possible. Do not over-water. Its blos- 
soms, similar in shape to a petunia, on strong 
stems are borne profusely until frosts kill the 
plants. Height 30 inches. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c. 
Scabiosa 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride)—The hand- 
some double flowers are borne on long stems, 
thus adding to their value as cut flowers, 
while the colors range from pure white 
through shades of pink and red to blue and 
black-maroon. Grows 24 inches high. 
DWARF PEACE—The flowers are 1% to 2 
inches across, of perfect form. Pure white. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt., 15c. 
IMPERIAL GIANTS BLUE MOON—Ex- 
tremely large, well formed flowers, which are 
fully double. Plants very upright, growing 42 
to 48 inches tall. Pkt., 25c. 
Giant Flowered Hybrids Mixed, large flow- 
ers, unusual colors, ball shaped. Pkt., 10c; %4 
oz., 20c. 
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Use a_ teaspoonful of good complete plant 
food with every square foot of soil you use to 
pot indoor plants. Mix thoroughly, and after a 
month use the same amount spread on top and 
wet down. 
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LOCATION—Any location will be suitable 
that is well drained that that will get free cir- 
culation of air. Early planting is essential 
with sweet peas in order to give the roots a 
chance to develop more rapidly than the tops 
during the cool weather. Early plantings pro- 
duce blossoms before the intense heat of the 
summer comes which is likely to wilt the 
plants if they do not have well developed roots. 
Sowings should be made in furrows 12 inches 
deep and the seed covered with an inch of soil 
and the trench filled as the plants grow. It is 
a help to soak the seeds in lukewarm water 
overnight before sowing. Use one ounce to 
twelve feet of row. 
AUSTIN FREDERICK—Large pure laven- 
der. 
CAPTAIN BLOOD—Brilliant blood scarlet, 
veneered copper. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE—Best deep orange. 
REFLECTION—Large, waved, clear blue. 
ROYAL PURPLE—Rich purple. 
SPLENDOR—Giant deep maroon. 
THE ADMIRAL—Violet blue. 
All of the above, 10c per packet; oz., 15c; 
% Ib., 50c; Ib., $1.50. 
Spencer Mixed Sweet Peas—Pkt., 5c; oz., 
10c; % Ib.. 40c: Ib., $1.25. 
GIANT RUFFLED—Beautifully ruffled, du- 
plexed and frilled, giving the large wavy 
flowers a double appearance. Long stems, each 
earrying four fully developed blooms. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. 


Snapdragon—Antirrhinum 
SNAPDRAGON (Antirrhinum Rustproof Ma- 
jus Grandiflorium)—New strains of rustproof 
are highly immune to rust disease. 
University of California DeLuxe Mixed— 
Rustproof. An evenly balanced blend of pop- 
ular colors. Pkt., 15c, postpaid. 
BUTTERCUP—Canary yellow. 
FIERY RED—Very brilliant. 
ORANGE SHADES—Deep and light orange. 
PINKIE—Clear rose. 
All above, per pkt., 20c. 
Stocks 
STOCKS (Gilliflower)—A magnificent group 
of plants extensively cultivated for both sum- 
mer and winter decoration. The extreme beau- 
ty of their flowers and luxuriant foliage, com- 
bined with their neat, graceful habit, make 
them one of the most popular and useful for 
pot culture and bedding purposes. 
DOUBLE DWARF—10 weeks. Pkt., 
% oz., 20c. 
PERFECTION BRAND—Large flowering 
mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 30c. 
Sweet William 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus)—A 
well-known attractive, free-flowering plant, 
producing a splendid effect in beds and borders, 
with rich, attractive flowers borne in heads or 
clusters about 18 inches high. Hardy perennial. 
Double Mixed—Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c. 
NEWPORT PINK—PKt., 10c. 
ANNUAL SWEET WILLIAM MIXED— 
Pkt., 10c. 
Tithonia 
TITHONIA (Spacious Mexican Sunflower)— 
Stately plants with deeply cut, dark green foli- 
age, and gorgeous, brilliant orange scarlet 
flowers 3 to 4 inches across. Charming for cut- 
ting and tall backgrounds. Blooms in late fall. 
Grows 6 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Torenia 
TORENIA—Small richly colored snapdragon- 
like flowers borne profusely during summer 
and fall on compact bushy plants 1 foot tall. 
Fine for beds or borders. 
FOURNIERI—Light blue, 
blue; yellow throat. Pkt., 20c. 
Viola 
VIOLA Mixed—This blend of bright, gay 
colors far surpasses any mixture of Violas we 
have ever seen. Pkt., 20c. 
10c; 
blotched deeper 
Early Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas come 
into bloom about three weeks earlier than the 
summer flowering varieties. Sweet Peas do best 
in cool weather and they will bloom before the 
summer heat arrives. 
If you have not been successful with the late 
varieties, try some of the Early Flowering. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—Rich crimson rose. 
BRIGHT LIGHT—Flaming scarlet. 
BURPEE’S ORANGE—Clear orange. 
ELK PURPLE—Reddish purple. 
HOPE—Pure white. 
LADDIE—Giant rose pink. 
MEMORY—Ciear rosy lavender. 
MISS ALABAMA—Deep chocolate maroon. 
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE—Rich salmon 
pink. 
MRS. HERBERT HOOVER—Clear blue. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %4 Ib., 90c. 

Keep the pods nipped on the Sweet Peas. They 
will stop blooming if seeds form. 

Verbenas 
VERBENA HYBRIDA—Blooming freely all 
season until frost and in the most brilliant 
colors. Admirable for solid beds or masses; 
also for edging. Sow 1% inch deep in boxes or 
pots of fine soil, transplant to other boxes 3 
inches apart, and plant out in a warm, sunny 
position in the border when all danger from 
frost is past. 
VERBENA (Beauty of Oxford)—From rose 
pink to rose red. Pkt., 10c. 
CRIMSON GLOW—This is the finest and 
deepest red available in this popular garden 
flower. Rich, glowing crimson, the flowers are 
a solid mass of color, making a striking bed 
or border in the garden. Pkt., 15c, postpaid. 
FIREBALL—Neat and compact in habit. 
Height 6 inches. Erect. Continuous bloomer. 
Bright searlet. Pkt., 25c. 
HYBRIDA COMPACTA ERECTA FINEST 
MIXED—This group is very neat and compact 
in habit. It is a continuous bloomer, partic- 
ularly adapted for bedding, borders and small 
gardens. 6 to 8 inches tall. Pkt., 20c. 
PERFECTION Brand Mixed—Pkt.. 10c; %4 
oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. 
VINCA (Madagascar Periwinkle) —Handsome 
ornamental free-blooming very bushy plants, 
producing round, single flowers measuring 114 
inches across. Fine bedding plants and cut 
flowers. 
ROSEA-ROSE—Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 20c. 
PERFECTION Brand Mixed—Pkt., 10c; %4 
oz., 30c. 

Verbena—Compacta Erecta 
