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SNAPDRAGONS 
Come in a wide range of colors and are suitable for cutting and bedding. Are — 
hardy and should be sown early. We offer only rust proof varieties. 
Low growing type—18 in. Usually called University of California strain. 
Pkt. 10c, Vg oz. 25c¢ 
MAXIMUM, GIANT FLOWERED. Fine cut flower subjects in clear colors. 
Yellow Copper King 
Sensation, pink Mixed 
Alaska, white Pkt. 15¢ 
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STATICE. A desirable annual for use as a dried flower, similar to Baby's Breath. 
' We offer a mixture of types. 
STOCKS, DWARF. A popular annual because of its perpetual blooming habit, giving 
densely set spikes of red, yellow, pink and white flowers. 
VERBENA. Big flat heads of gaily colored small flowers. We offer separate colors 
in white, rose, scarlet and purple, or mixed. 
GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS. 
The newest_and finest type of outdoor sweetpeas. Up to four flowers on a long 
strong stem. The large frilled edge flowers are delightfully fragrant. Sow in a six 
inch furrow in rich soil, covering one inch: deep. And of course plant on St. Pat- 
rick’s Day. For best results treat seed with NITRAGIN. 
We offer the most successful variety we know in each color. 
AUSTIN FREDERICK IMPROVED. A soft lavender that does not fade. The best. 
BEATALL. Brilliant pink with salmon overcast. Very large. 
BLUE MOON. A good strong blue. = 
BRIDAL VEIL. Purest white. This is a black seeded variety that starts easily. 
FIRE. A real fiery red, best in its color. © 
HEBE. Clear deep rose pink. Very lovely. ‘ 
OLYMPIA. A deep rich purple, best in its color. : : 
Vy oz. Packet of any of the above 10c 
Ib. 65c. One packet of each variety 50c 
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MIXED STANDARD SPENCER SWEET PEAS. A first class mixture with a reasonable 
assortment of colors. 1 oz. 10¢, Y% Ib. 35c, 1 Ib. $1.00 
ZINNIAS 
Now developed into one of the most satisfactory annuals, for bedding and cutting. 
They do best in full sun in rich soil and must be thinned severely. Plant in the open 
ground after danger of frost or start in frames. Dust with sulphur when half grown 
to avoid mildew. Colorado grown seed. We offer the 
DAHLIA FLOWERED types in the following named varieties. 
Buttercup Old Rose 
Crimson Monarch Dream-lavender 
Pastel Shades Mixed General mixture of many varieties 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 30c, 1 oz. $1.00 
Biggest of all are the . . 
CALIFORNIA GIANTS. They are larger, flatter and taller than Dahlia flowered type. 
Pure White Violet Queen 
Orange King Salmon King 
Scarlet King California Giants, Mixed 
Rose Queen = ; 
Any of the above Pkt. 10c, Y% oz. 30c, 1 oz. $1.00 
ZINNIA LILLIPUT. These nearly round little flowers are borne on 8-inch stems. — 
Have a long blooming season and are very effective. 
. Rosebud White Gem Orange Gem 
Lilac Gem Canary Gem Mixed 
ZINNIA FANTASY. Medium sized shaggy flowers. Mixed. 
All Zinnias—Pkt. 10c, V4 oz. 30c, 1 oz. $1.00 Any 6 Pkts. 45c, Any 12 Pkts. 15¢ 
PLANTING FINE SEEDS 
Many flower seeds are very fine and require special care to get a 
stand. A few varieties, marked (*) have to be started early to flower 
well. Quite a few others, such as snapdragons and zinnias, can be started 
early to advantage. 
These should be planted thinly in finely sifted soil, without fertilizer. 
Cover very lightly and water with a fine spray until the plants are 
growing vigorously. There is considerable danger of the little plants 
rotting off and we suggest treating the seeds with Semesan and dusting 
the little plants with sulphur if trouble starts. 
As soon as the second pair of leaves develops, these seedlings should 
‘be transplanted to another shallow box filled with fine soil as before, 
spacing them about 114 inches each way. Keep these plants as cool as 
possible but give all the light that can be arranged. Transplant to the 
open ground after all danger of frost is past. 
Some plants, such as Poppies and Sweet Peas, should be planted early 
where they are to bloom. In fact, Poppies can be planted almost any 
time from September to May. Plant Sweet Peas early. _ 
But most flowers are best planted after danger of frost. Plant thinly 
and when they are up, thin to avoid crowding. Careful and thorough 
soil preparation always pays, but go pretty light on barnyard fertilizers 
at planting time. Our western soils always need phosphate and after the 
plants are growing vigorously stronger fertilizers can be used, but not 
efore. ; 

oe Bil ¢ 
