

X-L FLOWER SEEDS 


Planting by the Moon! 
APRIL, 1943. lst and 2nd — Favorable for above 
ground crops and for planting vines, shrubs and 
trees. 3rd to 5th—A barren period and very poor 
for planting. 6th and 7th—Plant onions, beets, carrots 
and other root crops. 8th and 9th—Seed planting now 
is not advisable. 10th to 12th—Start seed beds in the 
north. 13th to 17th—Best time to kill weeds, briars 
and other farm pests. 18th and 19th—Plant grains and 
fodder crops at this time. 20th and 2lst—Good for 
planting corn, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers. okra 
and other above ground crops. 22nd and 23rd—Seed 
planted now will grow poorly. 24th and 25th—Fine 
for potatoes, carrots, beets, onions and other root 
crops. 26th and 27th—Poor for planting. 28th to 30th 
—Plant pumpkins, squashes, melons and other crops 
bearing their yield above ground. Set shrubs and 
trees. Graft and prune trees 4th to 9th. 
MAY, 1943. lst and 2nd—Do not plant or sow, as 
seed will tend to rot in the ground. 3rd and 4th— 
Root crops of all kinds will be exceptionally well 
if planted now. 5th to 7th—A barren period, so do not 
plant. 8th and 9th—Seed beds, flower gardens and 
crops yielding above ground should be planted at 
this time. 10th to 14th—Kill weeds, poison ivy and 
briars in this period. 15th and 16th—Grains will bear 
good and forage crops will grow rapidly if planted 
now. 17th and 18th—The best time of the month for 

ASTERS (a) 
1032—CALIFORNIA GIANT. We very highly recommend 
this new early strain as it will give you flowers about a 
week earlier than the regular Giant Strain. Flowers are 
borne erect on stems that branch rather high up on the 
main stem. Blossoms are large, well-formed and very desir- 
able for cutting. Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c: Ye oz., 50c. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET (A) 16 in. Wilt-resistant. A favor- 
ite early aster that blooms two weeks ahead of most other 
varieties. 
1034, Rose; 1036, 
Scarlet; 1038, White; 
1040, Blue. 
1035 — GIANT 
CREGO (A) 24 in. (Os- 
trich Feather). Wilt- 
resistant. Flowers 
with curled petals 
are on long stems. 
The plants are strong 
and branching and 
remain in gorgeous 
flower from late Au- 
gust until frost. Mixed 
colors. Pkt., 10c. 
1050 — X-L Giant 
Branching (A) 30 in. 
Wilt resistant. The 
large flowers are 
borne on stiff stems 
and are excellent 
for cutting. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 
10c. 

1030—LOS ANGELES. The flowers, 
6 to 8 inches across, are a lovely 
soft shell pink, and are borne on 
long stiff stems. Despite the size, 
these flowers are very charming. 
Los Angeles will do best if started 
indoors and transplanted. Pkt., 15¢; 
lg oz., 50c. 
1058—ASTER (Super Giant El 
Monte) (A). Is the same type as Los 
Angeles but earlier and even larg- 
er. Dark red color. Pkt., 15c. 
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and other above ground crops. 19th to 2lst—This 
barren period is poor for planting. 22nd and 23rd— 
Plant carrots, salsify, beets, turnips, radishes and 
other root crops where the season is not too late. 
25th and 25th—Unfavorable for all planting. 26th and 
27th—Plant celery, cabbage, lettuce and above 
ground crops. Trees and shrubs will do well if 
transplanted now and well watered. 28th and 29th— 
Do not plant or sow now. 30th and 3lst—Root crops 
that can be planted now will do exceptionally well. 
JUNE, 1943. lst to 3rd—An unfavorable period for 
any planting. 4th and Sth—Above ground crops that 
can be planted at this season will grow rapidly if 
planted now. 6th to 10th—Barren for all planting and 
best for killing weeds, briars and other farm pests. 
llth to 13th—A good time to sow grains, forage, and 
field crops. 14th and 15th—Fine for planting corn, 
beans, peas and other crops bearing their yield 
above ground. 16th and 17th—Seed planted’ now will 
do very poorly. 18th and 19th—Late root crops 
grow rapidly and bear well if planted on these two 
days. 20th and 2lst—Cultivate crops at this time, 
but do no planting. 22nd and 23rd—Favorable for 
transplanting to the field tomatoes, celery, cabbage, 
and for planting late above ground crops. 24th and 
25th—Very poor for planting anything. 26th to 28th— 
Late plantings of rutabagas, radishes, beets and other 
root crops should be made. 29th and 30th—Not 
favorable for sowing of any crops. 
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1062—HEART OF FRANCE. Dark 
red, large well formed flowers. 
Branching habit of growth. 2 feet 
high. Pkt., 10c. 
1057—GIANT CALIFORNIA SUN- 
SHINE (A). Striking flowers, 4 in. 
and more across, are freely borne 
on stiff stems, 18 to 20 inches long. 
The long, loosely placed outer pet- 
als are of varying colors in lovely 
contrast to the creamy yellow or 
blue centers which are composed of 
many showy, tiny quills. Midsea- 
son; 21% feet. 

Giant California All colors mixed, pkg, 15c. 
Sunshine 
M1053—Imbricated Pompon 20 in. Flowers very freely pro- 
duced, often as many as 20 to a plant. Blooms very early. 
The small, round Pompon blossoms have an outside row of 
short guard petals. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15e. 
BACHELOR’S BUTTON (a) 
CORNFLOWER 
1064—DOUBLE MIXED. Very easy 
to grow and blooms continuously. 
Pkt., 5¢; 1%4 oz., 20c. 
1066—JUBILEE GEM (New). Dwarf, 
compact plants, about 1 foot tall, 
literally covered with dark but viv- 
id double blue flowers. Fine for 
edgings, borders, rock gardens and 
pots. Pkt., 10c. 
1068— DOUBLE BLUE. Florist 
strain, large type flowers, perfectly 
double. Combine this with orange 
flare Cosmos for a colorful bouquet. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 25c. 

Jubilee Jem 
1070—RED BOY. A new Bachelor’s Button. Very deep red 
and true double. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 50c. 

ROOTONE FOR FLOWERS 
Put a pinch in the seed envelope and shake until seeds 
are coated. Guaranteed to improve and quicken germina- 
tion. Garden size package, 25c. 

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