ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
NUDICAULE (p) (Iceland Poppy). A hardy Poppy slightly re- 
sembling the Shirley. Somewhat different in habit and con- 
tains many shades of yellow and orange. Height, 18 inches. 
IMPERIAL JEWELS, MIXED. The finest strain of mixed colors 
in Iceland Poppies. The colors are well balanced. Large flow- 
ers grow On strong stems from 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 15c. 
PYRETHRUM, Painted Daisy (p) 
This plant is cousin to the Chrysanthemum and Matricaria 
and should play an important part in many a well planned gar- 
den. Height, 1 to 2 feet. 
SINGLE MIXED. Radiating petals in many tones of rose and 
red about a golden center. Pkt. 10c. 
RIC!INUS, Castor Bean (a) 
Magnificent, tall, large-leaved plants of tropical appearance, 
succeeding in a warm, sunny location. Beautiful for large foliage 
groups and background. Height, 10 to 12 feet. 
MIXED VARIETIES. Pkt. 10c. 
RUDBECKIA, Cone Flower (a) 
KELVEDON STAR. Deep golden yellow with deep mahogany 
zones, and dark brownish central disc. Long stems. Pkt. 15c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Painted Tongue (a) 
For delicate grace, richness of coloring, and velvety texture, 
the regal Salpiglossis has practically no equal. From a low base 
of leaves rise slender wiry stalks which bear one or more large 
Lily-like flowers in a magnificent range of colors. Height, 1 to 
22 feet. 
SUPERB MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
SCABIOSA, Pincushion Flower (a) 
These beautiful hardy annuals are in great demand. They 
grow about 214 feet high and bloom from early in July with- 
out interruption until cut down by the frost. As a flower for 
cutting they are very popular. Seeds should be sown any time 
in the Spring after danger of frost is past. 
SALMON BEAUTY. Pure salmon with huge flowers. Vigorous. 
The stems are long and stiff, making it a most popular flower 
for the garden or for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
IMPERIAL GIANTS, BLUE MOON. Honorable Mention, All- 
America Selections, 1939. An entirely different and improved 
flower and plant from the existing Scabiosa varieties. Fully 
double extremely large and deep.- Petals broad, heavy, and 
wavy, entirely eliminating the pincushion center, rich deep 
lavender blue. Tall growing and very upright. Pkt. 15c. 
GIANT HYBRIDS, MIXED. Pkt. 10c. 
HARDY PERENNIAL VARIETIES 
CAUCASICA. Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). Fringled 
and ruffled, shades of blue from lavender to dark blue; very 
large flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Butterfly Flower (a) 
One of our finest hardy annuals. Of easy culture in any good 
garden soil. Showy flowers of various colors, closely resembling 
some species of Orchids. Also useful as pot plants for late 
Winter and Spring; for this purpose sow in Autumn. 
BUTTERFLY MIXTURE. Fine bright mixture, free flowering, 
compact pyramidal plants, 12 to 15 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
SHASTA DAISY, 
Chrysanthemum Maximum (p) 
It is a hardy plant bearing large white, single blooms with 
handsome yellow centers. They are valuable far border dec- 
oration and especially pleasing in bouquets. 
DIENER’S DOUBLE. A new Shasta Daisy of delicate double form. 
Diener’s Double Shasta Daisy is of exquisite form, a strong 
grower and a welcome addition to this branch of the flower 
family. Pkt. 50c. 
ALASKA. Pure white, extra large flowers. Excellent for cutting. 
Height, 2 feet: Pkt. 10c. 

GIANT IMPERIAL STOCK 
SWEET WILLIAM 
STOCKS, Gilliflower (a) 
These popular flowers are easily grown, are so highly fra- 
grant, and of such great beauty that they deserve a place in 
every garden. The Early Giant Imperial class are half-hardy 
annuals. Beauty Stocks are biennials, but if sown in early 
Spring will bloom the same year. They are also valuable for 
Winter forcing. 
BEAUTY OF NICE. It follows the Ten Weeks class in season 
of bloom. The plants are pyramidal in shape, branching above 
the base. Excellent for bedding and cutting. Height, 16 in. 
Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 1 Oc. 
GIANT IMPERIAL. Long stems and imposing spikes of large 
flowers make this the outstanding variety. It is about as early 
as Beauty of Nice and resembles it in habit, except that the 
plant is less spreading and taller. Height, 2 feet 
Yellow (Buttercup), Blood Red, Rose, Lavender, White. 
pkt. 15c. 
Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10Oc. 
SNAPDRAGON (See Antirrhinum) 
STRAWFLOWER (See Helichrysum) 
SUNFLOWER (See Helianthus) 
SWEET SULTAN (See Centaurea) 
SWEET WILLIAM, Dianthus Barbatus (!) 
A well known, attractive, free-flowering hardy biennial, 
producing a splendid effect in beds and borders with their ‘ich 
and varied flowers. Height, 10 to 20 inches. 
NEWPORT PINK. Watermelon pink or salmony rose color Very 
beautiful. Pkt. 10c. 
SCARLET BEAUTY. Rich, deep scarlet. 
plants and very effective. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Varieties, Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
TITHONIA 
TITHONIA (Golden Flower of the Incas). Sometimes called 
Mexican Sunflower. We offer only the Speciosa Early Flower- 
ing strain. Color orange vermilion, large single flowers, strong 
heavy growth, attractive late summer and fall bloomer. Pkt. 
oa weeeTRETOMA. Red Hot Poker? (0) 
A perennial, not strictly hardy, but will live through the 
Winter with a protective covering of leaves or short manure; 
or the roots may be lifted and carried over Winter in sand in 
a cellar. Height, 4 to 6 feet. 
Mixed Hybrids. Pkt. 1 5c. 
Each, 
A rare color in hardy 

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