‘Flower Seeds for Florists’ 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
ALYSSUM 
90,000 S. All are delightfully fragrant and do well even in poor 
soils. The following are the finest strains available. 
*Carpet of Snow. (Procumbens Snowcloth). Produces a very 
dense flat mass of white flowers, 3 to 4 in. high by 8 to 10 in. 
across. Excellent, uniform strain. Tr. pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 25c; 
1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.25. 
*Little Gem. 5 in. Dense rounded heads of white flowers; does 
not spread. Tr. pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.25. 
*Violet Queen. 5 in. Of the same dwarf compact type as Lilac 
Queen but much deeper in color. Should be preferred to Lilac 
Queen because of its better color. Tr. pkt., 20c; %4 oz., 35c; 
1 oz., $1.25; 4 oz., $4.25. 
Lilac Queen. 5 in. Same as above but light lilac. Tr. pkt., 15c; 
Y% oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c. 
Maritimum. (Sweet Alyssum). 10 in., medium tall strain. Tr. 
pkt., 10c; 1 0z., 40c. 
For Perennial Alyssum, see page 38. 
AMARANTHUS 
Molten Fire. 28,000 S. 4 ft. Attractively variegated deep red 
foliage. Plants do best when not transplanted and prefer dry, 
open locations. Tr. pkt., 15c; %4 0z., 30c; 1 0z., $1.00. 
ANCHUSA 
Blue Bird. (Capensis). 1100 S. Attractive deep Forget-Me-Not 
blue flowers. 18 to 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 25c; 1 oz., 75c. 
For Perennial Anchusa, see page 38. 
ARCTOTIS 
Breviscapa Aurantiaca. 7700 S. 6 in. Single daisy-like orange 
flowers with dark centers. Tr. pkt., 35c; 14 0z., 85c. 
Grandis. 25,000 S. Single silvery white flowers with lilac shading 
and dark center. Tr. pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 30c; 1 0z., $1.00. 
ASCLEPIAS 
Curassiviea. 2 to 3 ft. Produces clusters of orange-red flowers 
from leaf axils. Tr. pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 75c; 1 0z., $2.25. 
ASPARAGUS 
750 S. Our new crop is available about Feb. 1, from a California 
specialist and in a soil temperature of at least 70°, will germinate 
65 to 75%. 
Plumosus. The fine feathery variety. 
Sprengeri. 
Prices on Above Two Varieties: Each 100 seeds, 25c; 250 seeds, 
50c; 1000 seeds, $1.35; 5000 seeds, $6.00; 1 lb., $10.00. 
For Baby’s Breath, see Gypsophila, page 27, and Euphorbia 
Corollata, page 40. 
BALSAM (3300 S.) 
*Double Bush Flowering Mixed. 15 in. Because flowers are 
produced above the foliage, this class is by far the most attrac- 
tive. Absolutely even in habit. Tr. pkt., 25c; 4 0z., 75c; 1 02z., 
$2.50. 
Double Camellia-Flowered Mixed. 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 
30c; 1 oz., $1.00. 
For Bachelor Button, see Centaurea Cyanus, page 23. 
For Blue Lace Flower, see Didiscus, page 26. 
BEGONIA 
*Ball White. (new) Uniformly dwarf compact growth and freely 
produced, small, faintly tinged white flowers make this a fine 
pot plant variety where white can be used. Greatly improves 
White Pearl in habit and purity of color. Tr. pkt., $1.00; Y%a 
oz., $2.25; Yo oz., $4.00. 
*Pink Radio. (new) Fairly strong growing rich glowing rose 
with extra large flowers frequently measuring 2 inches or more 
Sein Very attractive. Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 0z., $2.25; Ye oz., 
4.00. 
*Adeline. Dwarf, small but extra free flowering bright pink. Tr. 
pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.50. 
Albert Martin. Large flowered bright carmine. Tr. pkt., 75c. 

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The fibrous rooted Begonias reach their highest usefulness as pot 
plants for spring sales. Sow seed any time from May to December. 
BEGONIA, continued 
“Carmen. The original bronze-leaved Begonia. Flowers a bright 
rose-pink. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.00; Vo oz., $3.75. 
Christmas Cheer. Fairly dwarf crimson-scarlet. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
64 0z., $1.75; Yo oz., $3.25. 
“Darling. Bright clear pink; large flowered and compact growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 464 0z., $2.25; Vo oz., $4.00. 
Elegant. Unusually large, blush pink flowers with darker edges. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 44 0z., $2.00; 140 oz., $3.50. 
Erfordia. Free flowering clear pink. Tr. pkt., 50c; 140 02z., $1.50. 
*Fire Sea. (Blaze of Fire). Large fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 oz., $1.75; Ve oz., $3.25. 
Glory of Erfurt. Large flowered, medium rose shades. Tr. pkt., 
50c; %a4 oz., $1.15; Yo oz., $2.00. 
Glow. Showy red flowers with green foliage. Tr. pkt. only, $1.00. 
Ile de France. A large, pure white flowered variety with light 
green foliage. Growth fairly strong. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 144 02z., 
$2.00; 140 oz., $3.75. 
*Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with richly con- 
trasting scarlet flowers. Dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 144 02z., 
$2.25. 
*King of The Reds. Glowing red flowers, green foliage, and a 
vigorous but dwarf and compact habit make this variety valu- 
able for pots or border work. A fine compact red Begonia. Tr. 
pkt. only, $1.00. 
Lightning. Large carmine-scarlet flowers; deep green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 14 0z., $1.50; Yo oz., $2.60. 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet with reddish brown foliage. Tr. pkts. 
only, $1.00. 
*Luminosa Compacta. Extra dwarf and compact; rather small, 
bright scarlet flowers very freely produced. Tr. pkts. only, $1.00. 
Mignon. Brilliant salmon-scarlet. Semi-dwarf. Tr. pkt., 75c; Yo 
0z., $2.00. 
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