Marigold, Miniature, Yellow Pigmy Per packet 35c 
Sturdy compact little bushes growing only eight inches high. The plant 
is a mass of lemon-yellow miniature double blooms less than one inch 
across. Perfect to border a flower bed or path, in bloom until late 
frost. Marigolds thrive under almost any condition. This variety should 
be in in every garden. 
Petunia, Radiance Per packet 35c 
Silver Medal. A very brilliant and rich rose or cerise color with brown- 
veined yellowish throat. Begins blooming very early and profusely, of 
uniform height, branching nicely and an outstanding Petunia. Flowers 
134 to 2 inches across. Height 1 to 11% inches. 
Petunia, Cream Star Per packet 35c 
Silver Medal, 1940 All-America Selections. Plants have the finest dwarf, 
bushy habit ever seen in the Nana compacta group of Petunias. When 
full grown, they are 1 foot high, neatly rounded, and completely covered 
with flowers over the sides and top. Flowers grow 21/4 inches across and 
are shaped like a five-pointed star; soft creamy white deepening toward 
the throat to a bright golden yellow. Ideally suited for low beds, bor- 
ders, and edgings. 
Petunia, First Lady Per packet 35c 
All-America Silver Medal. Beautiful blooms of light blush-pink (a rare 
hue) are 21% inches across. We recommend this new kind for bedding 
for two reasons: the color is excellent, while the compact flower-covered 
plants have a uniformity in size and shape that will impart a touch of 
the skilled craftsman to your flower-bed. Height 1 foot. 
Petunia, Glow, Per packet 35c 
All-America Silver Medal 1940. Of all of the rosy type of bedding 
Petunias, Glow is most outstanding. The color, rather than fading in 
the hot sun, becomes intensified and affords a splendid contrast when 
planted in combination with white, blue, or light pink Petunias. 
Petunia, Martha Washington Per packet 35c 
Well-rounded compact plants 9 inches tall covered with extra-large 
ruffled blooms of bright flesh pink with wine-red veins leading into a 
deep dark violet throat. 
Petunia, General Washington Per packet 35c 
A fitting companion to the splendid and ever-popular Martha Washing- 
ton, famous for its well ruffled blooms, free-flowering habit and fine, 
compact, ball-shaped growth. General Washington is a rich, velvety 
amaranth-red with a glistening black throat. Flowers 3 or more inches 
in diameter. 
Petunia, Violet Gem Per packet 35c 
Honorable Mention, 1941 All-America Selections. Violet Gem, like its 
predecessors in this class, is a true miniature in every respect. The 
plants are neat, dwarf and compact. The blooms are just the size you 
would expect to find on this type of plant, free blooming almost to a 
fault, because throughout the season the rich violet-blue blooms are 
so plentiful that they all but completely hide the dark green foliage. 
Petunia, Snowstorm Improved Per packet 35c 
Petunia Snowstorm Improved, since its introduction, has proven to be 
the most popular pure white Petunia in existence. Of dwarf compact 
habit, the flowers attain a size of three inches in diameter with a deli- 
cate wave in the petals. Our improved strain of Snowstorm has been 
especially selected for its dwarf and free flowering habit and the seed 
is 100% true. Petunia Snowstorm lends itself especially well for win- 
dow box planting. 
Petunia, Dwarf Double, Blue Brocade Per packet 35c 
Highest winner of Silver Medal. A new and rich color in a giant fringed 
type, high percentage of fully double flowers of pleasing fragrance. 
A free bloomer of good average-sized blooms. Distinct new color and a 
variety that will prove splendid for bedding or border, 
Salvia Farinacea, Blue Bedder 



Scabiosa, Blue Moon 
Phlox Drummondi Gigantea, Rosy Morn 
Per packet 35c 
Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selections. A fine addition to this 
grand type of annual Phlox. This new variety possesses the large-sized 
blooms, the free-flowering quality and fine habit of Art Shades and 
Salmon Glory. An extremely refreshing, gay and bright color; a com- 
bination of rose-pink with a white eye. 
Phlox Drummondi Gigantea, Salmon Glory Per packet 35c 
Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections. This beautiful Annual Phlox, 
growing about. 10 inches high, is a prolific bloomer. The florets and 
trusses are enormous, the individual florets measuring 114 inches in 
diameter. Color is a pure salmon-pink with a distinct creamy white eye 
and with its clear, clean, crisp appearance, makes one of the most beau- 
tiful color combinations we have ever seen. 
Salvia, Farinacea, Blue Bedder Per packet 35c 
Graceful waving spires of light blue on three-foot stems. Clumps 
planted throughout the border add charm, grace, and color. For cutting 
use it either long stemmed in tall vases or in short sprays with yellow 
and pink flowers. Seed should be started in March or early April for 
full summer bloom. 
Scabiosa, Blue Moon Per packet 35c 
A new type Scabiosa with deep blue flowers composed entirely of broad 
waved petals. Blooms are very large with high centers and are carried 
on wiry stems two to three feet long. Blue Moon flowers so freely, it is 
a gem for the garden and for cutting. 
Scabiosa, Heavenly Blue Per packet 35c 
Ideal bedding variety because the plants are compact and the flowers 
are on short stems. They are cone-shaped and a lovely shade of azure- 
blue. A very early sort, 1% feet high. 
Scabiosa, Peace Per packet 35c 
All-America Honorable Mention. A fully double, white Sweet Scabious, 
and an ideal annual for cutting. It may be grown or shown to excellent 
advantage along with a blue variety. Flowers are shaped like a beehive 
134 inches across, and are borne on 8-inch long stems. 
Stocks, Double Early Giant Imperial Per packet 35c 
This is the cut-and-come-again type which is base branching and pro- 
duces from 10 to 15 flower spikes on each plant, growing about 20 to 
24 inches tall. Individual florets are better than 1 inch in diameter. 
An early strain producing a high percentage of doubles. 
Pure White Silvery Lilac Crimson Mixed 
Blush-Pink Chamois-Rose Dark Blue 
Zinnia, Giant Crested Mixed Per packet 35c 
The blossoms average from 4 to 5 inches in diameter, with a full rounded 
cushiony center surrounded by broad guard petals after the style of a 
Pyrethrum roseum. The colors included in the strain are charmingly 
bright and fresh, and contain almost all known colors and shades of 
color to be found in this most popular of annual plants. Magnificent 
shades of orange, orange-scarlet, yellow, rose, maize and crimson pre- 
dominate. As a cut flower, or as an annual for garden ornamentation, 
they are without peer. The type may be expected to reproduce 60 to 
65 per cent true to this large-flowered crested formation. 
Zinnia, Lilliput, Black Ruby Per packet 35c 
Bronze Medal, 1941 All-America Selections. A new color in Lilliputs— 
deep blackish maroon. An extremely deep shade but by no means dull, 
for the velvety petal-texture gives it a very rich appearance. Double 
flowers 1 to 114 inches in diameter and the same in depth. Borne on 
long, straight, wiry stems so highly prized for cutting. Plants form 
erect bushes 2 feet tall, about 114 feet wide. 
Zinnia, Super Crown O’ Gold, Pastel Tints Per packet 50c 
The most outstanding of all Zinnia varieties. Very full large flowers, 
this mixture of pastel tints includes soft yellow, gold, pink, apricot, 
salmon, white, and cream. Each petal is overlaid at the base with deep 
golden yellow. Plants grow 3 feet tall. For extra large blooms water 
copiously using canvas hose or trench method for Zinnias do not like 
wet foliage. 
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