
-_ VAUGHAN’S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1943 5 
CHRYSANTHEMUM 
Maximum Fringed Semi-Double and Double. The plants are 
extremely vigorous, producing at one time from 25 to 40 feathered 
fringed blooms. The strong heavy stems support blooms that 
average from 5 to 8 inches in diameter. A percentage of the 
plants will produce full double blooms, the balance semi-double 
and fringed. Trade pkt., 50c; 14 0z., 90c; oz., $3.00. 
Carinatum Rainbow Mixture. A surprising blend of entirely 
new shades and color combinations in Annual Chrysanthemums. 
The very free flowering 2 feet high plants are early blooming, 
coming into flower 2 months from the time of sowing; from June 
until September they give a truly amazing display. As a cut- 
flower this lovely Chrysanthemum will prove of outstanding value. 
See front cover for illustration. Trade pkt., 30c; 14 oz., 60c; 
oz., $2.00. 
Goldwings. Large daisy flowers with long feathery petals of gleam- 
ing yellow. A mass of flowers all season. Trade pkt., 25c. 
CLEOME Pink Queen. A tall and attractive border plant, with 
huge heads of delightful and refreshing pink. The large flower 
bracts turn to white before falling, giving an appearance of a 
white collar with a pink cap. Reaches over 4 feet, well branched 
airy foliage, blooming from June until frost. Trade pkt., 35c; 
V4 oz., 75c3 oz., $2.40. 
COLEUS Glory. A mixture of bronze, pink, apricot shades, cream, 
etc. A remarkably fine strain, it is unequalled for the beautiful 
form and coloring of its large leaves. Sow seed January Ist for 
Memorial Day plants. Trade pkt., 75c. 
COSMOS Yellow Flare. Similar to the original Orange Flare, 
except its color is a very rich and compelling butter yellow, de- 
scribed as golden yellow by some judges. Even more striking in 
color, 3 to 4 feet tall, and an excellent garden flower. Free bloom- 
ing on long wiry stems, airy serrated foliage. Trade pkt., 20c; 
Y4 oz., 40c; oz., $1.20. 
DAHLIA Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. XXX Strain. The plants 
are dwarf, semi-double flowers of the most attractive form in fine 
range of color. Seed sown in March, plants will be in bloom by end 
of June. Seed sown in January and early February and grown 
cool will make fine plants for Mothers’ Day. These dwarf Dahlias 
are very popular for border planting and bedding work. Trade 
pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 65c;3 oz., $2.20; 4 oz., $6.50. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (Special) Giant White. Enormous 
trusses of bloom. Pkt., about 200 seeds, 50c; 3 pkts. for $1.40. 
DIANTHUS Heddewigii Gaiety. Very large, showy fringed flow- 
ers; wide range of lovely colors, pure white to crimson. Trade 
pkt., 35c; 14 0z., 65c; oz., $2.00. 
DIMORPHOTHECA Glistening White. 6 to 8 in. The flowers 
are large, 4 in. across, the purest of all white flowers with a violet 
halo around its black center. Easy to grow, has a long season of 
bloom. Trade pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 70c; oz., $2.40. 
DELPHINIUM BLUE MIRROR. This Chinese Larkspur has no 
spurs and it shows its bright navy-blue flowers most effectively 
by their horizontal disposition. Height 114 to 2 feet. May be 
cultivated as an annual as well as perennial, and is finely suited 
for cutting purposes, for groups and borders. See front cover 
for illustration. Trade pkt., 50c; 1 oz., $1.00. 
FREESIAS 
Sow seed in cold frame in middle of May, covering with sash for 
about three weeks or until plants are up, gradually removing sash so 
plants become accustomed to air. Lift plants in the middle of Sept. 
Will flower in January with large blooms on long stems. 
Buttercup. A good yellow. 100 seeds, 75c; 1000 seeds, $5.60. 
Princess Mary. Blood red. 100 seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, $2.60. 
For other varieties see General List. 
GAILLARDIA Sunshine. Harmonious blending of giant annual 
Gaillardias, ranging from almost self red with but slight, though 
sharply contrasting yellow tipping, to less and less red until some 
flowers are a pure self yellow. Fully double blooms, 21% to 3 in. 
across on stiff stems. 21% ft. tall. Trade pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 65c; 
oz., $2.20. 
HELIANTHUS Sun Gold. Brilliant golden yellow large double 
globe shaped flowers. Free blooming, 100% double, even and true 
shape. 4to5 ft. Trade pkt., 15c; 14 0z., 25c;3 oz., 80c. 
KALANCHOE 
Gold Hybrids. The first yellow Kalanchoe. It contains all shades 
from yellow to orange. ‘The flowers are as durable as those of the 
type but twice as large and are borne in clusters on stiff stems. 
Trade pkt., $1.25. 
Tom Thumb. A dwarf variation of the popular K. Blossfeldiana, 
with the same color. The general habit is more dwarf and the very 
short-flowering stems form just beyond the foliage and the flowers 
actually envelop the entire plant. 1000 seeds, $1.25; 1¢; oz., $5.00. 


KALANCHOE—Continued 
Hybrida Flame. In brilliancy of color this Kalanchoe is unsur- 
passed. The flower heads are borne on wiry stems with up to 200 
individual flowers. The color is a vivid fiery red, much more pleas- 
ing than that of other Kalanchoes. Pkt., $1.25. 
LIATRIS Scariosa, September Glory. A giant 6-foot spike solidly 
covered with purple flowers from top to bottom. ‘The flowers, 
unlike the common variety, come into bloom all at the same time, 
creating a marvelous effect. Trade pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.40; oz., 
$5.00. 
LARKSPUR 
Super Majestic. A valuable addition to the Larkspur family. 
Flowers are large, fully double and closely packed in long spikes. 
The long tapering laterals branch from the base of each plant and 
grow close to the main stem. The height when well grown is more 
than five feet. The vigorous growth and abundance of blossom 
makes Super Majestic valuable to florists. 
Super Majestic Lavender. Trade pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.65. 
Super Majestic Rose Pink. Trade pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.65. 
Super Majestic White. Trade pkt., 50c; 144 oz., 75c; oz., $2.70. 
Empress Rose Bud. 33 in. The plants are bushy, semi-dwarf in 
habit and require no support for their heavy trusses of flowers. 
Rose Bud is a deep salmon pink color with extremely double 
flowers. Trade pkt., 35c; 14 0z., 50c; oz., $1.80. 
LILY Creole X White Queen Hybrid. A lovely addition to this 
popular family. The flowers are pure white, longer and larger 
trumpets of much more substance than White Queen. Lilies are 
easily raised from seed with care and patience. Trade pkt., $1.25; 
Yé oz., $2.80; 14 oz., $5.00; oz., $15.00. 
MARIGOLD 
Dwarf Chrysanthemum-flowered, Golden Bedder. A very 
early variety, and of uniform habit. Plants form symmetrical 
mounds, covered with golden orange flowers. A row of outer guard 
petals is surmounted by a fully double crest of Dixie Sunshine 
type petals or miniature flowers. Trade pkt., 25c; 14 0z., 50c; 
oz., $1.80. 
Dwarf French Double, Melody. Growing 12 to 15 inches high, 
literally covered with golden yellow, Harmony type flowers. 
Very uniform in height, habit and color; rather early, and a long 
steady bloomer, except in the most northern locations. Valuable 
for commercial use. Trade pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 45c; oz., $1.60. 
Dwarf French Double, Butterball. Most attractive, very com- 
pact, Scabious-flowered, canary yellow. Only 6 to 10 inches 
tall, uniform, very early and continuous flowering. Rich, dense 
foliage, well covered with small 114 inch blooms. Trade pkt., 
25c; 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.80. 
Dwarf Gigantea, Pot O’Gold. 12 to 15 in. Plants are dwarf and 
compact, well branched, very neat in appearance, bearing a dozen 
or more of its large blooms at one time. Color bright deep orange. 
The flowers are somewhat loosely formed, very full centered with 
broad heavy petals, gracefully overlapping. Blooms early. Trade 
pkt., 25e; 14 oz., 50c; oz., $1.80. 
Mission Giant, Yellowstone. Bright rich clear yellow counterpart 
to Goldsmith, with large, 214 inch flowers, on luxurious, large 
plants. Late blooming and lasting until frosts. Flowers are of 
double, incurved, Chrysanthemum-like form, and very attractive. 
Rather late for the most northern, short season, locations. Uni- 
formly 3 to 5 feet tall. Trade pkt., 25c; 4 0z., 65c; oz., $2.20. 
Honeycomb. 15 in. This odorless deep orange belongs to the 
Double Dwarf African type. Peculiar and unusual formation 
makes it a distinct variety. Trade pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 70c; 4 oz., 
$1.25; oz., $4.00. 
MORNING GLORY 
Improved Pearly Gates. A sport from and seemingly identical in 
growth, foliage and bloom, except white in color, with Clark’s 
Early Heavenly Blue Morning Glory. A big satiny white, with a 
creamy shading in the throat, gives this a beautiful appearance. 
Reaches 12 feet, with luxurious foliage. Trade pkt., 35c; 14 oz., 
45c; oz., $1.40. 
NIEREMBERGIA, Coerulea, Purple Robe. This is a half hardy 
perennial, treated as an annual, blooming in about 15 weeks from 
sowing. It prefers full sun, sandy loam, and makes a grand border 
and edging subject. Very awake about 6 inches tall, cushion-like 
plant, surmounted with flowers the color of Silver Blue Petunia. 
Trade pkt., 50c; 4 oz., $1.65; 1% oz., $3.00. 
PANSY Swiss Raspberry Rose. An entirely new color in the Swiss 
Pansies. A lovely shade best described as Raspberry Rose. It is 
the same color as a delicious ripe berry of the same name. Has a 
suggestion of lighter shade on edge of petals and marked with a 
velvety blotch in a deeper tone. Trade pkt., $1.00. 
