
Countless thousands of amateur gardeners will plant home Victory Gardens next spr 

Read This, 
Plant-Growers 
Make the most of your 1943 opportunity. Have 
plenty of Vegetable Plants ready for the big de- 
mand that will come in the spring. 
ing. For some this will be thei first garden experience. Lack 
of time, knowledge and facilities will prevent many from raising their own plants of certain vegetables and flowers. For flowers will be mcluded, too. 
During any period of war stress, flowers play an important part in civilian morale. Plan to get your share of the profits from this busmess. We suggest 
below some of the better strains to grow. Make your selection now and order your seed early. Seed of some items is in quite short supply. 
Flower Varieties 
Ageratum, Midget Blue. Dwarf, 3-inch plants, covered 
with blue flowers. ~50z. 60c.; oz. $1.75; oz. $5. 
Alyssum, Snow Cloth. The finest dwarf flat plants covered 
with small white flowers. 14oz. 25c.; 0z. 65c.; 14lb. $2. 
Alyssum, Violet Queen. Violet flowers on round 4-inch 
plants, 10 inches across. loz. 45c.; oz. $1.25; 4Ib. $3.75. 
Aster, W. R. Branching, Mixed. Large double flowers on 
2144-foot plants. Moz. 45c.; oz. $1.25; WYIb. $3.75. 
Browallia viscosa compacta, Sapphire. Fine pot-plants. 
Dark blue, white-eyed flowers. 2;0z. 35c.; soz. $1. 
Calendula, Ball’s Orange. Bright golden orange with 
lighter centers. loz. 35c.; Woz. 65c.; oz. $2. 
Carnation, Chabaud’s Giant Outdoor, Mixed. Upright 
20-inch plants with fragrant double flowers.  j;0z. 35c.; 
Yyoz. $1; oz. $3. 
Celosia pyramidalis, Flame of Fire. Pyramids 18 inches 
high of scarlet flowers. j;0z. 45c.; Woz. $1.35. 
Centaurea Cyanus, Jubilee Gem. Compact 12-inch plants 
covered with deep blue flowers. Ygoz. 30c.; Moz. 50c.; 
oz. $1.50. 
Cosmos, Sensation, Mixed. Flowers 4 inches across on heavy 
4-foot plants. oz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
Dahlborg Daisy. Neat 8-inch plants, 12 inches across; small 
golden yellow daisies up to frost. j;0z. 45c.; oz. 70c.; 
Yyoz. $1.35. 
Dahlia, Unwin’s XXX Dwarf Hybrids. Double and semi- 
double in many colors on 2-foot plants. Voz. 45c.; oz. 
856-107. p2.50. 
Dianthus, Double Fringed Pinks, Mixed. Fragrant flow- 
ers in many colors on i2-inch plants. Moz. 30c.; oz. 90c. 
Gaillardia Lorenziana, Double, Mixed. Bright double ball 
flowers, freely produced on 18-inch plants. 4oz. 20c.; oz. 50c. 
Helichrysum monstrosum, Mixed. Popular strawflower 
In a great range of colors. loz. 20c.; oz. 60c. 
Larkspur, Double Stock-flowered, Mixed. Free-flowering 
3-foot plants with double flower spikes. oz. 20c.; oz. 50c. 
Lobelia Erinus, Crystal Palace. Dark blue flowers on 4-inch 
bronze-green-leaved plants. j;0z. 25c.; oz. 60c.; oz. $1.75. 
Marigold, Dwarf Giant, Pot o’Gold. Golden orange, 4-inch 
flowers on compact 15-inch plants. ;0z. 25c.; Moz. 75c.; 
OZ pee: 
Marigold, Yellow Supreme. Creamy Ilemon-yellow loose 
flowers on vigorous 244-foot plants. oz. 25c.; Moz. 45c.; 
OZ-Ep 135: 
Marigold, Dwarf Double French, Scarlet Glow. Deep 
scarlet flowers aging tangerine. Height 10inches. loz. 25c.; 
440z. 45c.: oz. $1.35. 



Flower Varieties 
Marigold, Double Miniature, Yellow Pygmy. Compact 
8-inch plants; small yellow flowers. Fine for pots. loz. 35c.; 
oz. $1; 4Ib. $3. 
Morning-Glory, Dwarf, Royal Ensign. Compact 8-inch 
pot-plants; ultramarine-blue flowers; golden throat. loz. 
A5c.2 07 $1.25, 
Nemesia, Dwarf Hybrids, Mixed. Excellent 8-inch pot- 
plants in beautiful colors. loz. 45c.; loz. 85c.; oz. $2.50. 
Petunia, Single Dwarf Bedding, Celestial Rose. Satiny 
deep rose. ;50z. 40c.; Ygoz. 70c.; Woz. $1.20; oz. $3.50. 
Petunia, Single Dwarf Bedding, Velvet Ball. Large deep 
blood-red. 1/128 oz. 40c.; doz. $1.15; Lgoz. $3.50. 
Petunia, All-Double Dwarf, Giant Fringed Victorious, 
Mixed. Pkt. 50c.; 500 seeds $2; 1000 seeds $3.50; 1/128 oz. 
$6.50; gzoz. $12. 
Salpiglossis, Candelabra, Mixed. Beautiful veined, funnel- 
shaped flowers on 21%-foot plants. loz. 30c.; oz. 90c. 
Salvia splendens. Flaming scarlet flower-spikes on 3-foot 
plants. Woz. 55c.; Yoz. $1; oz. $3.50; lb. $12.50. 
Scabiosa, Improved Giant-flowered, Mixed. Very double 
long-stemmed flowers on 3-foot plants. loz. 25c.; oz. 75c. 
Snapdragon, Rustproof Half-Dwarf, Mixed. Beautiful 
colors on long-stemmed 18-inch plants. loz. 30c.; oz. 50c.; 
oz. $1.50; 4Ib. $4.50. 
Stocks, Dwarf 10-Weeks, Mixed. Excellent for pots or flats. 
Compact 12-inch plants. loz. 30c.; Moz. 50c.; oz. $1.60. 
Verbena, Large-flowering, Mixed. Brilliant flower-heads 
on 12-inch plants. loz. 50c.; oz. $1.50; W4lb. $4.50. 
Zinnia, California Giant, Mixed. Huge double flowers on 
3-foot plants. oz. 30c.; oz. 90c.; WIb. $2.75. 
Zinnia, Gold Medal Giant Dahlia-flowered, Mixed. Extra- 
fine, huge deep flowers. Height 3 feet. oz. 30c.; oz. 90c.; 
YIb. $2.75. 
Zinnia, Lilliput, Mixed. Very deep fully double small flow- 
ers on 18-inch plants. Woz. 25c.; oz. 70c.; Yb. $2. 
Vegetable Varieties 
Broccoli, Italian Green Sprouting. An excellent strain of 
this popular vegetable. loz. 40c.; oz. $1; 4b. $2.60. 
Cabbage, Danish Roundhead, Short Stem. Large, round, 
heavy, very large heads. Late. Oz. 65c.; 4lb. $1.50; Ib. $5. 
Cabbage, Penn State Ballhead, Select. Very hard-heading; 
round and solid. Oz. 65c.; 4%Ib. $1.50; Ib. $5. 
Cabbage, Y. R. Copenhagen Market. Almost round, very 
ieee ae heads. Good yielder. Oz. 80c.; Wlb. $1.95; 


Vegetable Varieties 
Cabbage, Y. R. Red Hollander. Round medium-hard heads; 
heavy yields. Late. Moz. 35c.; oz. $1.10; 4b. $2.70. 
Cauliflower, The Forbes (Domestic). Deep round well- 
ieee pure white curds. loz. $1.25; oz. $3.75; Wb. 
13 e353 
Celery, Giant Pascal. The best late green variety. Fine 
keeper. Excellent flavor. loz. 25c.; oz. 75c.; Wb. $1.85. 
Celery, Golden Plume Standard Taller Strain. Extra-fine 
yellow, self-blanching. Moz. 25c.; oz. 80c.; 4b. $2.40. 
Celery, King Pascal. The last word in the summer Pascal- 
type Celery. l4oz. 65c.; oz. $2; WwIb. $6.90. 
Eggplant, Black Beauty. Large purplish black fruits on 
sturdy branching plants. loz. 25c.; oz. 75c.; Wb. $1.90. 
Kohlrabi, White Vienna Short-Leaf. Very early smooth 
white bulbs. Finest strain. loz. 25c.; oz. 75c.; \wlb. $1.90. 
Lettuce, Big Boston. Well-known white-seeded strain popu- 
lar for home-gardens. Oz. 15c.; 4b. 50c.; Ib. $1.60. 
Lettuce, Imperial 847. Extra-fine strain with large, round, 
medium-green solid heads. Oz. 35c.; 4b. $1; Ib. $3. 
Lettuce, New York No. 12. Early solid cabbage heads; 
crumpled and blistered leaves. Oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 90c.; Ib. $2.75. 
Lettuce, Romaine Trianon Cos. Compact, upright 12-inch 
heads, blunt topped and solid. Oz. 20c.; 4Ib. 55c.; Ib. $1.75. 
Lettuce, White Boston N. J. Special. Pale green-leaved 
type without red tinge. Extra-fine. Oz. 25c.; Ib. 75c.; 
[be 2225- 
Parsley, Selected Extra-Double Curled. Compact, finely 
cut, densely curled dark green leaves. 14Ib. 50c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Pepper, California Wonder. Blocky square-ended, four- 
nosed, deep green fruits. Oz. 55c.; 14Ib. $1.40; Ib. $4.50. 
Pepper, Long Red Cayenne. Small-fruited, slim, red hot, 
for seasoning. Woz. 25c.; oz. 65c.; Ib. $1.70. 
Pepper, Worldbeater. Large, medium-early, 5 x 31% inches 
thick, mild-fleshed. Oz. 55c.; 4lb. $1.40; Ib. $4.50. 
Tomato, Bonny Best (Certified). Extra-early, medium- 
sized, scarlet, smooth, round fruits. Oz. 65c.; 4Ib. $1.55. 
Tomato, Dwarf Champion. Medium-sized, smooth, round, 
slightly flattened purplish pink. Oz. 55c.; 14Ib. $1.40. 
Tomato, Dwarf Stone. Large, late, smooth red, solid fruits. 
Dwarf vigorous plants. Oz. 65c.; 4lb. $1.55. 
Tomato, Marglobe (Certified). Big, smooth, uniform, scar- 
Jet, midseason globe. Very solid. Oz. 65c.; M%Ib. $1.55. 
Tomato, Ponderosa or Beefsteak. Very large; purplish pink, 
midseason, acid-free variety. Oz. 90c.; 4%Ib. $2.30. . 
Tomato, Rutgers (Certified). Very large scarlet, solid, heavy 
globes. Good yielder. Oz. 75c.; M4lb. $1.90. 
Tomato, Stone Selected. Very productive late, flattened 
round, solid red fruits. Oz. 55c.; lb. $1.40. 


