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Blower Seed Nauelties 
1506 Cosmos, Semi-Double, Orange Ruffles 
Orange Ruffles brings new beauty and glamour to the orange Cosmos tribe. Vivid and 
intense golden orange, the two or three extra rows of petals lend an airy butterfly-like 
beauty to the richly colored large blossoms. Very free blooming, Orange Ruffles comes 
into flower ten days to two weeks earlier than Orange Flare, while the plants, slightly 
dwarfer in habit, have the same sparsity of foliage. The three- to four-foot plants will 
remain in full bloom about six weeks without attention or almost indefinitely if the older 
flowers are removed. No brighter spot of color could be asked for than a border or accent 
grouping of Orange Ruffles Cosmos. Fkt., 25c. 
1507 Dimorphotheca, Double Hybrids Mixed 
This is a new double strain in the very popular African Daisy group. This mixture will 
range in color from a deep salmon-orange to white with many lemon and biscuit shades. 
The plants measure about 14 inches in diameter and will grow 8 inches tall. Individual 
flowers average 134 inches and have a 1-inch crested center. Unlike the ordinary strains 
of the African Daisy which have a comparatively short flowering period, the new double 
hybrids will stay in bloom twice as long. This new double Daisy is a half hardy annual 
and will withstand hot summer weather. Pkt., 20c. 
1508 Gaillardia, Double Annual, Sunshine 
This is a special blend of the largest flowered, double annual Gaillardia of the Picta 
Lorenziana type. The brilliant yellow, red and gold coloring of the flowers suggested the 
name SUNSHINE. Plants 18 inches with long, strong stems for cutting. Pkt., 15c; 
oaites The Newest MARIGOLDS 
1509 Marigold, Dwarf French Double, Butterball 
Most attractive, very compact, scabious-flowered, canary-yellow. Only 6 to 10 inches tall, 
uniform, very early and continuous flowering. Bright and luminous bedding or edging 
variety which you can’t help but like. Rich, dense foliage, well covered with small 144- 
inch blooms. This makes a very nice pot plant and should be a good commercial variety. 
Awarded Bronze Medal, All-America Winners for 194%. Pkt., 15c. 
1510 Marigold, Dwarf French Harmony Type, Sunkist 
Sun kissed and beauty laden, this latest addition to the Harmony type Marigold, Sunkist, 
is a veritable gem in the garden galaxy of jewels. Rich, deep golden orange, the two- 
inch blooms with their crested centers of dainty tubular petals surrounded by several rows 
of broad velvety self-colored guard petals literally cover the tiny six to eight-inch, mound- 
like plants. Early and free blooming, Sunkist adds a vibrant note of dazzling color to 
the border, garden bed, window box or flower pot. Combined with Butterball, a striking 
effect can be achieved. Pkt., 25c. 
1511 Morning Glory, Pearly Gates 
The flowers are a lovely lustrous white with creamy shading deep down 
wae ee ~ in the throat. They average 414 inches across. The vigorous, fast- 
Cosmos, Semi-Double Orange Ruffles climbing vines are covered with bloom from the middle of summer until 
frost. The leaves are heart-shaped, fresh light green in color, and lux- 
e urious in growth. Pearly Gates is a wonderful companion for Heavenly 
1501 Aster, Extra Early Giant, Navy Blue Blue and is sure to be just as popular. It rivals Heavenly Blue in 
This Aster appears to be very early with large, four-inch, long-petaled, strength of vine and size of blossoms and does equally as well in all 
double flowers of deep purple-blue, described as blackish blue. It is quite pec HenS: of the country, Awarded Silver Medal, All-America Winners 
true to type and very uniform. The plants are 12 to 20 inches tall, with for 1942. Pkt., 20c. ¥ 
average of 10-inch cutting stems, which are straight and strong. This 1512 Morning Glory, 
new Aster will prove valuable, as it is the earliest in the large-flowering 5 2 
class. Pkt., 25¢. French’s Early Mammoth White 
Very early, the flower carries a slight streak of blue, making it very 
1502 Chrysanthemum Carinatum, unique; much admired as a companion to Clark’s Heavenly Blue. 
Rainbow Mixture Spe Peles . . 
Contains a very wide range of various tones running through purple, 131 3 Nierembergia, Purple Robe 
searlet, orange, salmon, rose, yellow, and white, which are all beautifully Deep blue or violet-blue in color. This variety is a half-hardy peren- 
zoned around the dark discs with small: yellow edges, These zones differ nial treated as an annual, blooming in about 15 weeks from sowing. It 
both in color and size to a remarkable degree and comprise many dif- Prefers fuli sun, sandy loam, and makes a grand border and edging 
ferent shades of deep purple, maroon, copper and orange. Blooms in subject. It will remain in bloom over a long 



four months fr os i 5 period, and with a colorful blanket of blue. 
STR ID RI pL A A late Very dwarf, about 6 inches tall, cushion-like 
1 03 Cl (S id | plant, surmounted with flowers the color of sil- 
5 eome pi er F ower) very blue Petunias. Awarded Bronze Medal, 
Gi ° k All-America Winners for 1942. Pkt., 20c. 
iant Pink Queen Rs oxen 
Huge trusses of bright salmon-pink top the long stems of this dis- 
tinctly novel plant. Cleome, Giant Pink Queen, is a hardy annual easily 
grown from seed planted directly in the border or garden. It blooms 
abundantly from midsummer to late fall. As the lower flowers on the 
trusses fade to blush-pink, others come on, and the seed pods, forming 
on wiry stems along the stalk, give a curiously fantastic and attractive 
appearance. This is the reason for the name, ‘Spider Flower.” 
The average height of Cleome, Giant Pink Queen, is 3 feet, but it 
often grows taller. It is striking in the background of a border and for 
outlining a driveway. As a cut flower it is delightful, combining espe- 
cially well with lavender or blue. It is well adapted to any part of the 
country and is said not to be susceptible to plant diseases or to damage 
by insect pests. Awarded Silver Medal for All-America Winners, 1942. 
Pkt., 20c. 
1504 Cosmos, Giant Sensation, Dazzler 
A very rich deep amaranth-crimson. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches 
across, on plants ranging from 30 inches in height, and sometimes grow- 
ing to 5 and 6 feet. This Cosmos is distinctly superior to previous reds, 
despite variation in flower size and color in a few of the plants. Pkt., 25c. 
1505 Cosmos, Yellow Flare 
This is the first and only yellow Cosmos in cultivation. It is a yellow 
companion to Orange Flare. Plants grow 8 feet tall and bloom early 
and over a long period. The flowers are bright yellow, about 214 inches ; 
in diameter. Awarded a Silver Medal for All-America Winners, 1942. . a - 
Pkt., 15c. Marigold, Dwarf French Harmony Type, Sunkist 

