
Flower Seeds 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
a—annual. Of one season’s duration from 
seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b—biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
seed in open ground from June until 
August, and transplant; plants’ live 
through the Winter and flower the fol- 
lowing season, then die. 
gr—greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
TO SOW 
Indoors: 
Use a well drained soil composed of 1 part sand, 
p—perennial. Of three or more seasons’ 
duration. Sow seed through June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. Protection should be 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl—climbing plant or vine. 
ra—rockery annual. Hspecially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
rp—rockery perennial. 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Especially adapt- 
SPERGON 
1 leaf mold, 1 garden loam. Mix Formacide with soil to pre- 
vent damping off (lb. 75c). 
transplant outdoors. 
HOTBED—Is an outdoor greenhouse, 
beneath the soil to generate the heat. 
Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover 
lightly (don’t cover fine seeds like petunia), water with fine 
mist sprayer; cover with glass and shade. 
bring to light and when a few inches high transplant into 
Garden Flats or cold frame; after danger of frost is past, 
dusted on 
seeds prevents 
damping-off 
(see page 4) 
2507s 40C% 
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When sprouted 
with fresh manure 
COLDFRAME—The same as a hotbed but without the heat. 

Arctotis Hybrids 
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Agoratum (Floss. Flower) « 
ABRONIA (Sand Verbena) ra 
Umbellata Rosea. Rapid rockery creeper, 
with rosy pink small flowers, drought 
TESIStantirie cists s cscs s 5 Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) a 
Charming in the mixed border as well as 
dried for Winter bouquets. Cut when in 
bud, 14 in. to 20 in. They flower within 
a few weeks after sowing. 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids (New). 
Twice the size of ordinary strains, beau- 
tiful pastels of salmons, pinks, apricots, 
cerises and whites, enhanced by contrast- 
ing dark centers....Pkt. 15c; %oz. $1.00 
ADONIS 
Aestivalis a. Showy crimson flowers, 
June-July, 12 in....... ee ee te OC 
Vernalis ». Golden yellow, blooming in 
early Spring, 12 in..Pkt. 15c;%4 oz. $1.00 
“If you create something, you a | 
be something.’—Goethe 

Ageratum Midget Blue 
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acaulis: stemless 
23-25 Warren Street 
aestivalis: Summer 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow- 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Blue Ball. A wonderful deep blue, 6 in. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Blue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni- 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants. of 
richest shade of blue: long blooming. 
Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.50 
The best miniature blue, 4 in. 
Pkt. 20c; %& oz. $1.00 
Blue Perfection. Medium blue, large 
eB NOWOrS eS lNinicievclaste Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Blue Cap. 
Fairy Pink (New ’37). Soft salmon-rose- 
pink Oc esc meele --PKt. 25c; % oz. $2.50 
King of the Blues (new ’39). Deepest 
and truest blue, flower heads are pro- 
duced individually instead of in clusters; 
compactiplantwy i weeimese een ae Pkt. 25c 
Little Blue Star. Compact, dainty bright 
blue flowers, 5 in...Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.50 
Little Silver Star. Light silvery grey, 
COMPACT M4 Fins Jeetersece clevele creaiens Pkt. 20c 
Midget Blue (S.M., A.A.S., 1940). 
pact, azure blue, 3 in. 
Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Com- 
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ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p 
A dainty flower for edging beds, carpet- 
ing borders or rockeries. Uniform, frag- 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Argentum ». Yellow clusters, dense sil- 
very foliage, July-Aug.; 15 in...Pkt. 25c 
Snow Cloth (new 1940). Excellent new 
selection; compact...Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c 
Carpet of Snow. ‘Select Strain” a. White, 
spreading, 3 in........Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c 
Little Gem ra. White. erect and compact, 
apn fo Rane, no iiss rs Pkt. 1Jc; % oz. 50c 
Maritimum “Sweet” a. White, 10 in., 
ELVA LLY SO eerepetenstatenslerciveterats Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c 
Montanum. Trailing yellow; 6 in.Pkt. 35c 
Saxatile Compactum ». Golden yellow, 
LOIN eee kee Pkt. 15¢e3) 34 02. 50c 
Serpyllifolium. Silvery leaves, dwarf 
GAL Vasey ellOWre Gul lle ctetsheyetstuneiesleces Pkt. 35c 
Spinosum /?. Distinct spiny growth, 
white W6RIDT Fs shale ssctcte cena cuss Pkt. 25c 
Violet Queen (New 1941). A very rich 
deep shade of violet. Sweetly scented. 
Dwarf, compact, neat plants are free 
AOWerine eden. wees es Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
ASPARAGUS gr. cf. 
Plumosus Nanus (Lace Fern). Pot plant 
Or CuctINe ape Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds $1.00 
Sprengeri. Hanging baskets or cutting. 
Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds 50c 
albus: white 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN 7%. 

alpestris: alpine 
AMARANTHUS a 
Ornamental foliage plant, 
sun, ordinary soil. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red 
spikes, drooping) S°ftio 0 a. se Pkt. 10c 
Molten Fire. The showiest, brilliant 
poinsettia-like tips. Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. $1.00 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Yellow, red 
and 2reenw sultanate Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c 
prefers full 
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for Summer rockery, rapid 
SPreéad ere Gels sieateieistes Pkt. 25c 
ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) a 
Fine cutflower, 36 in. 
Grandis. Showy, 2 in., blue-eyed white 
daisy with lilac reverse; blooms Summer 
COMLCON Ceierelsveeie vars eleiene Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Autumn Shades (new ’39). Colorful Fall 
russets, bronzes, yellows, oranges. 
Pkt. 25c 
Hybrids. Charming new shades of orange 
and red, 2% in. to 3 in. across, 12 in. 
NACHO. LOG WOT GCTS ar cicny sper ais Pkt. 25c 
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