Choice Primreses and Pansies ~ Seeds and Plants 

PANSIES 
The mild climate and fertile soil of the Willamette Valley 
in Western Oregon, distinguish it as the only location 
in the entire United States having growing conditions 
which are identical with those of England, and, in many 
cases, superior to those of the flower seed producing sec- 
tions of Continental Europe. Our Pansy seed is grown in 
this valley, near Portland, Oregon, and is reselected from 
the finest domestic and foreign strains. The planting is 
carefully cultivated and fertilized, and is thoroughly 
“rogued” to eliminate plants not true to type. The seed is 
fully matured before picking, is properly cured, and is re- 
cleaned. It is stored in bulk at the correct temperature, 
thus preserving its viability, and is packaged only as orders 
are received. The result is vigorous seed which produces 
plants having early blooms, with a wide color range, ex- 
cellent texture, and of largest size. 

GIANT SWISS. The Swiss type of pansy is round in torm 
and open taced, with a definite blotch. Our reselected 
strain has an unusually wide variation of clear brilliant 
colors, including pink and rose shades not usually found 
in this type. The blossoms are from 3 to 4 inches in diam- 
eter, and the plants are very compact. 
JUMBO. This hybrid pansy contains many rayed centers 
and is often two-toned and ruffled. Reselected from orig- 
inator’s seed. Early blooming, with exceptionally large 
blossoms, and beautiful colors, including many pastel and 
bronze shades. A blossom measuring 4 inches or more, is 
not unusual for this variety. An outstanding pansy. Pkt. 
bleZe tricl DEisoUc. 
CLARKE’S BLEND. (Finest Florist’s Mixture.) A carefullly 
considered, well balanced mixture of the choicest strains, 
each grown by us separctely, and so combined as to afford 
both early and late flowers of fine texture, with a much 
wider variety of shades than can be found in any one strain. 
The blooms are unusually large and the plants are very 
sturdy. This is a high class mixture of the best seed we 
grow. 
CORONATION GOLD, is the largest and best pure yellow 
Swiss pansy and is definitely fragrant. It is very effective 
in mass planting. 
IMPROVED FIREBEACON. Th's is a coppery red Swiss 
pansy—the red of the wallflower rather than a purple red— 
and often has a defin'te touch of orange. It is very rich, 
cond at the same t'me a most unique and striking shade. 
Use with yellow flowered bulbs or shrubs. Pkt. $1.25; trial 
DEL gu 
MONT BLANC. Floriferous, with large early blossoms. It 
is the finest, largest, pure white pansy. A most pleasing 
combination with magenta or red Azaleas, pink or red 
Tulips, etc. 
ULLSWATER (Thunersee). A deep ultramarine blue Swiss 
pansy with a black central blotch. It is a stunning contrast, 
used with yellow flowered bulbs or shrubs. 
SEED. Pkt. 600 seeds, any one of the above varieties, ex- 
cept where otherwise noted, $1.00; half pkt., 300 seeds, 50c. 
Prices on the larger quantities of seed used by growers 
and dealers will be quoted on request. 

Complete CULTURAL DIRECTIONS are enclosed with 
each seed order. These are readily understood and should 
enable even the beginner to grow a substantial quantity 
of plants from seed, with comparatively little effort. 
PLANTS. Pansies are the garden favorite for which there 
is no substitute. Whether planted in fall or spring, they 
should produce a profusion of colorful blooms, well into 
late fall. Especially in separate colors, they afford an un- 
usual opportunity for working out exquisite color combina- 
tlons, when used as a ground cover for spring bulbs, or for 
rnass planting near flowering trees and shrubs. Try them 
where you have had Forget me-nots. Our Pansies are our 
own reselections of the largest flowered and the finest. 
Under favorable conditions, the blossoms are from 3 to 9 
inches in diameter, and of excellent texture, in superb 
colors and shades, with many ruffled blooms. The plants 
are of good size, sturdy, and have a fine, vigorous root 
system. We spare no effort in our endeavor to produce 
plants of the highest quality. And, over the years during 
which we have been in business, unsolicited letters from 
enthusiastic customers, testify to their success with our 
plants. 

THE CLARKES, Lawnfield Road, Rt. |, Clackamas, Oregon 
