Gagne 
‘Flower Seeds for Florists” 
DWARF HYBRIDA PETUNIAS 
The most popular selling class for bedding, being strong enough in 
growth to show up well under most summer conditions. Because of 
their dwarf habit, they are sometimes listed as Nana Compacta. This 
class is used almost exclusively by growers of Petunias in flats, their 
dwarf habit making them ideal for this purpose. Celestial Rose Imp. is 
the heaviest selling variety with us. 
TWO “ALL-STARS” FOR °43 
Igloo. (All America Bronze Medal 
English Violet. (All America Hon- 

Winner for 1943) Medium sized 
pure white flowers with faint yel- 
lowing in the throat, very freely 
produced all summer on uniform- 
ly dwarf compact plants are out- 
standing points about this fine 
new Petunia. Makes a perfectly 
rounded mound of white remind- 
ing one of an Eskimo “igloo”, 
and is ideally suited for borders 
or pot plants. Tr. pkt., 75c; Y%2 
oz., $1.50; He oz., $2.75; 1 oz., 
$5.00. 
orable Mention for 1943) A new 
and very pleasing shade of rosy 
mauve-violet that is distinctly 
different from any of the other 
mid-blue varieties. Almost the 
same beautiful color as English 
Violets. Of the vigorous “Celes- 
tial Rose” type of dwarf growth 
which makes it an excellent bed- 
ding variety. True to color and 
uniform dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., 
50c; ¥%2 oz., 90c; Me oz., $1.65; 
1Z oz., $3.00. 


Its brilliant deep carmine rose color has 
made Glow an outstanding bedding 
Petunia. 
BALL TEN-BEST VARIETIES 
Three-fourths of our demand for Dwarf Hybrida Petunias is concentrated 
in this list. Here you will find the finest varieties in every color class. 
*Celestial Rose Improved. A deeper rose coloring and 
slightly larger flowers than the original Celestial Rose, 
together with a more uniformly dwarf and compact 
habit of growth make our strain unexcelled for pot 
plant work. Practically 100% true to type and color. 
Tr. pkt., 50c; 14 0z., $1.50; 14 0z., $2.75; 1 oz., $9.00; 
4 oz., $30.00. 
*Celestial Rose. The most popular Petunia for bedding 
plants. A rich deep rose with an ideal bushy habit; 
fine for pot plants too. Tr. pkt., 35c; 14 0z., 75c; 
4 oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.50; 4 oz., $15.00. 
*Fair Lady. A fine large flowered clear silvery pink—a 
pastel shade that is lighter and softer in tone than Ce- 
lestial Rose. Because of its somewhat upright but com- 
pact growth it is ideally suited for pot plant use. A 
fine color under spring greenhouse conditions and 
holds up well under outdoor sun. Vigorous enough in 
growth to make a good bedding plant also. Tr. pkt., 
35c; 6 oz., $1.25; 14 0z., $2.00; 14 oz., $3.75; 1 oz., 
$13.50. 
*King Henry. The popular Black Prince color—a deep 
velvety crimson—combined with an extra dwarf and 
compact growth make this a fine variety for spring pot 
plants. Almost too dwarf for outside use, for which 
we recommend Velvet Ball. Tr. pkt., 50c; %2 oz., 
$1.25; Ye oz., $2.35; 1 oz., $4.25; 14 oz.. $8.00: 
1 oz., $25.00. 
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*Velvet Ball. Almost identical to the above variety in color and 
a fine free flowering first class bedding Petunia. Not as tall as 
Black Prince in this color class but more spreading than King 
Henry. Tr. pkt., 50c; Wo oz., $1.35; Ye oz., $2.50; 44 oz., $4.50; 
Y oz., $8.25; 1 oz., $28.00. 
“Admiral. Our finest blue Petunia. Large attractively ruffled 
medium blue flowers with slight violet shading—the clearest 
blue we know of in petunias. Fine dwarf habit well suited either 
for pots or bedding. Practically 100% true to color and about 
80% large flowered. Tr. pkt., 50c; %4o oz., $1.50; 46 oz., $2.75; 
¥% oz., $5.00; % oz., $9.00; 1 oz., $30.00. 
“Topaz Queen. A glowing carmine rose with distinct orange 
scarlet overtones; a rich warm color. Particularly large flowered 
for this class and while not quite as dwarf as Celestial Rose, 
is well adapted for pot plant use as well as bedding. Tr. pkt., 
35c; ¥% oz., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.75; 1 oz., $6.00. 
*Glow. A flashing carmine scarlet similar in color to Topaz 
Queen but habit not sufficiently compact for first class pot plant 
work. Good for bedding where it makes a brilliant display. Tr. 
pkt., 35c; 46 oz., $1.25; % oz., $2.00; %4 oz., $3.75; 1 oz., $13.50. 
“Heavenly Blue. Continues as the best in the medium to light 
silvery blue color class. Free flowering and similar in growth 
to Celestial Rose. A fine companion for that variety. Tr. pkt. 
35c; 4% oz., 90c; %4 oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $5.00. 
“Snow Queen. Our finest pure white dwarf bedding Petunia. Altho 
taller growing than some of the above extra dwarf varieties, its 
compact habit fits quite well into pot plant work. At its best out- 
doors where its free flowering and strong growth make it an 
excellent bedding variety. Tr. pkt., 25c; 4 0z., 60c: 1 oz., $2.00. 
*Ten Best Formula Mixture. Hand mixed by ourselves, of 
the ten best varieties in proportion to the demand for the various 
colors. Fine for spring flat sales. Tr. pkt., 35c; Ye oz., 90c; 
% oz., $1.65; %4 oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $10.00. 
