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Scabiosa, Loveliness 

Hallawell Seed Co. 
SCABIOSA 
Pincushion Flower—Planting time, August to May 
ANNUAL VARIETIES 
Sow the seed any time in the fall or spring, either in 
boxes to transplant or in the open ground. Scabiosa 
grow about 3 feet high, and come into bloom early in 
July, and continue without interruption until hard frost. 
Splendid for cutting. 
HALLAWELL’S GIANT SCABIOSA 
SPECIAL STRAINS 
BLUE MOON—Deep lavender-blue flowers, full double 
with high center. 
HEAVENLY BLUE—Large azure-blue flowers on 18 to 
20-inch stems, 
Each of the above: (Pkt. 15c) (3 Pkts. 40c) (% oz. $1.00) 
LOVELINESS—Salmon rose shades. 
ORCHID SHADES. 
PEACE—Pure white—All America Selection 1941. 
ROSETTE — Attractive deep rose with a suffusion of 
salmon. 
SALMON BEAUTY—Pure salmon; often the center is a 
slightly deeper shade. 
HALLAWELL’S GIANT HYBRIDS — There are many 
lovely shades in this mixture, including the new and 
rare varieties of recent introductions. ’ 
Each of the above: (Pkt. 15c) (8 Pkts. 40c) (4%% 0z. 85c) 
FIRE KING—A brilliant scarlet. 
PEACH BLOSSOM—Light pink. 
DOUBLE BEDDING MIXTURE—A good range of colors, 
including some of the old-fashioned pin-cushion. 
Any of the above: (Pkt. 10c) (3 Pkts. 25c) (4 oz. 60c) 
HARDY PERENNIAL SORTS 
Planting time, May to November 
CAUCASICA (Blue Bonnet)—One of the handsomest of 
hardy perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the 
blooms lasting a long time in water; lilac-blue; 21% feet. 
(Pkt. 15c) (3 Pkts. 40c) (4% oz. 75c) 
COLUMBARIA—Fine orchid-pink flowers on long stems; 
spreading habit and very free flowering. Flowers 
slightly smaller than Caucasica, but a good compan- 
ion. (Pkt. 15c) (3 Pkts. 40c) (4% oz. T5c) 
HOUSE’S HYBRIDS — An improvement over the Cau- 
casica with larger flowers and longer stems. The col- 
ors range from light lavender to dark blue. (Pkt. 25c) 
(3 Pkts. 65c) (% oz. $1.50) 

RANUNCULUS 
Persian Buttercup—Planting time, August to December 
These spring blooming plants grow 1 foot or more high 
and may be planted in a sunny or light shaded position. 
The flowers are double and semi-double, last well after 
cutting, and come in a wide range of brilliant colors. Sow 
seeds in boxes in the fall for bloom in the spring. Seed 
may require from 8 to 6 weeks to germinate, and the 
soil must not be permitted to dry out. 
Hallawell’s New Hybrid Mixture: (Pkt. 35c) 
SANVITALIA 
Creeping Zinnia—Planting time, February to June 
PROCUMBENS FL. PL.—An excellent annual edging 
plant growing 6 inches high, with small double yellow 
flowers produced in abundance all summer. (Pkt. 15c) 
(3 Pkts. 40c) (44 oz. 65c) 
SAPONARTA 
Soapwort 
OCYMOIDES — A handsome dwarf trailing plant with 
bright rose colored flowers. Suitable for rock work or 
borders. Hardy perennial; sow May to October. 
(PKt. 25c) (4 oz. 50c) 
VACCARIA—A pretty and useful annual variety, bearing 
an abundance of satiny pink flowers somewhat like an 
enlarged Gypsophila; fine for cutting; 2 feet tall. Sow 
in the open from August to June. (Pikcy. 10c) 
(3 Pkts. for 25c) (oz. 45c) 
SAINTPAULIA 
African-Violet—Planting time, January to August 
IONANTHA GRANDIFLORA — A free and long flower- 
ing greenhouse perennial pot plant. Plants are dwarf, 
leaves like a Gloxina, flowers beautiful violet-blue with 
golden anthers resembling those of a single violet. 
(PEt: 50e) 
SHASTA DAISY 
Chrysanthemum maximum—Planting time, May to Oct. 
A fne perennial plant bearing large white single blos- 
soms with yellow centers; an excellent cut flower and 
admired everywhere. Soak seed in warm water over- 
night before sowing. Sow in boxes and transplant when 
well started. 
ALASKA—Large single flowers. (Pkt. 15c) (4% oz. 70c) 
HALLAWELL’S GIANT DOUBLE—(Variable). (Pkt. 35c) 
(gs OZ. $1.00) 
WHITE QUEEN—This is a very good selection of Shasta 
for cutting or for borders. Plants srow about 2% feet 
tall, bearing many medium sized flowers. (PKty 25c) 
(148 02. 60c) 
SILENE PENDULA 
Catchfly—Planting time, August to May 
Pretty dwarf plants used mostly for borders, growing 
6 inches high. | A hardy annual, which is easily grown. 
Sow the seed in the fall or spring. 
