Asters 
Victory Giants. A 1943 All-America 
winner. Extra Early Giants of Cali- 
fornia type with strong straight cut- 
ting stems on sturdy plants to three 
feet tall. Crown flowers average 5 
inches across, Not wilt-resistant. Mix- 
ture includes salmon pink. Mixed colors 
only. Pkt. 15c. 
No. 7—1943 All-America Award—see 
back cover. 
Extra Early Giant Crego, Navy Blue. 
A 1943 All-America. Large 4-in, long 
petaled, double flowers of deep purple 
blue, described as blackish blue, Plants 
12 to 20 inches with straight, 10-inch 
cutting stems. Pkt. 15c. 
Rose Marie. A 1940 All-America. Best 
cut-flower color of rose-pink; highly 
fluffy centers and long, narrow petals 
on 3 to 4-in. flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems. Wilt-resistant. For florist 
and garden culture. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster Early Giant, Wilt-Resistant, 
Light Blue. A 1939 All-America, De- 
lightful clear blue, extremely large 
flowered, early bloomer. Pkt. 10c. 
Queen of the Market. Wilt R. 
About two to three weeks earlier than 
most other Asters; bloom profusely and 
are of graceful habit. Flowers are 
borne on long stems, making them 
very desirable for cut flowers. 15 to 18 
inches high. 
Crimson, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Scar- 
let, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Single Chinensis. Wilt R. 
Plants 2 to 21% feet, flowers daisy-like, 
petals wide and closely placed. Showy 
plants. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Crego Giant Comet Aster 
This fine Aster grows over 2 feet tall 
and is well branched; of free, sturdy 
growth. The fluffy graceful flowers re- 
semble the Chrysanthemum in form, 
rarely less than 3 inches across. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Orchid, Shell Pink, White or 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine 
This Aster blooms in mid-season with 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer 
petals which contrast with the unique 
yellow quill-like center disc. Plants, 2 
to 3 feet. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Hearts of France. Wilt R. 
Medium size flowers open ruby-red and 
color deepens with age. Plants are 1} 
to 2 feet tall, of branching type an 
very robust. Begin to bloom early and 
retain their beau- 
ty for a longer 
period than most 
Asters. Pkt. 10c. 
Early Beauty. 
Wilt R. 
Flowers from ear- 
ly July until frost. 
The plants are 
from 2% to 3 feet, 
with long, stout 
stems bearing 
large flowers. 
Crimson, Purple, 
White, Azure 
Blue, Deep Rose, 
or Mixed. Pkt, 10c. Aster Beauty 
American or Vick’s Late Branching 
This superb strain produces plants 2 
to 3 feet high, bearing on long strong 
stems their handsome chrysanthemum- 
like flowers 4 inches across, The large, 
fluffy blooms are double to the center, 
of exquisite form and color. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Light Rose, Purple, 
Blue, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giants of California 
The flowers are much larger than the 
Improved Crego, about 6 inches in di- 
ameter, and are unsurpassed as cut 
flowers. Their immense size and beauty, 
as well as their long and sturdy stems 
make them very attractive. Plants, 2% 
to 3 ft. Mixed colors, double. Pkt. 10c. 

Azure 

Golden Sheaf. Wilt R. 
The deepest Yellow Aster that is wilt 
resistant. The flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
good substance and fine depth of petal. 
Plants, 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Ball. Wilt R. 
Bright deep Rose, early.......Pkt. 10c 
White, large flowers, late.....Pkt. 10c 
WVIR1GO: SOATIV © ti cronies stele o A cletoreus Pkt. 10c 
Deep bright Purple, early.....Pkt. 10c 
Early Royal. Wilt R. 
Plants branching, 1% to 2 feet, bloom- 
ing directly following the Queen of the 
Market. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Sal- 
mon Rose, Scarlet, Purple, White or 
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Imbricated Pompon Aster 
Plants upright, 14 to 16 inches, small 
round pompon flowers, outside row 
short guard petals, very early. Finest 
IMEX © dl ai arcncacs caaiciabelauctaw opal scereuerocenake Pkt. 10c 
Bachelor’s Button (See Centaurea Cyanus) 
Climbing Vines from Seed 
Canary Bird. Ipomea. 
Cardinal Climber. Japanese Hop. 
Cobaea. 
Cypress Vine. 
Dolichos. 
Gourds. 
Humulus. 
Hyacinth Bean. 
Moon flower. 
Morning Glory. 
Nasturtium, tall. 
Scarlet Runner. 
Thunbergia. 
Wild Cucumber. 

Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Showy and easily grown tender an- 
nuals, succeeding best in sunny loca- 
tions where there is rich loam. We 
offer very large, extra double flowers 
in several colors and shining green 
foliage. Bloom from July to October. 
18 inches high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Bush Balsam 
Differs from the Lady Slipper Balsam 
in that the flowers appear in clusters 
on the top of the stems like double 
roses, instead of hidden on the sides 
of stem. Plants are 18 to 24 inches 
high. Our mixture contains shades of 
white, rose and red. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Bartonia Aurea (Blazing Star) 
Very showy hardy annuals producing 
golden yellow flowers during the sum- 
mer above its gray and downy thistle- 
like foliage which is exceedingly bril- 
liant in the sunshine. Blooms measure 
21%4 inches across. Sow it where it is 
to remain_as it does not bear trans- 
planting. Prefers moist situation. Fine 
for borders. 12 to 18 in. Pkt. 5c. 
Beans, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid growing annual climber, pro- 
ducing bright red flowers from July to 
September. The dense foliage makes it 
splendid for porches or wherever shade 
is desired. Vines grow about 10 ft. 
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Flowering 
Plants 
Durin 2 sthe 
months of May 
and early June 
we offer daily 
many thou- 
sands of annual 
seedling flower 
plants. 
Brachycome 
(Swan River Daisy) 
A dwarf, free- 
flowering plant 
which blooms in 
great profusion 
the greater part 
of the summer. 
The daisy - like 
flowers are blue 
and white, plants 
about so] to212 
inches tall. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Brachycome. 
Swan River Daisy. 




For Window Boxes, Hanging 
Baskets, etc. 
Abronia, Geraniums. 
Ageratum. Lantana, dwarf. 
Alyssum. Lobelia. 
Calendula. Nasturtium. 
Candytuft. Petunia. 

Cacalia 
(Tassel! Flower) 
An attractive bed- 
ding plant about 
18 inches tal] 
bearing tassel- 
like orange and 
scarlet flowers on 
long, wiry stems. 
A good cut flower. 
Blooms from June 

to frost. Mixed. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Calendula 
Free flowering 
plants of easy i 
culture, succeed- Cacalia 
ing everywhere and flowering continu- 
ously. The flowers are double, showy, 
of _large size and pleasing colors. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Frilled Beauty, Deep orange 
frilled petals. Pkt. 5c, 
Balls Gold. Dark golden yellow flowers 
of erect habit, long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Orange. Immense double flowers 
of a brilliant glistening orange, borne 
on long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Apricot Queen. Soft Apricot, Shaded 
Orange, dark eye. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Masterpiece. Long stemmed, deep 
orange, brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Supreme. Orange, 
Pkt. 5c. 
Bodger’s Pastel Bedding Mixture. A 
combination of the dwarfer growing 
types. Many new shades of apricot, 
cream and white are included, as well 
as the better known orange and lemon. 
Lovely for border. Pkt. 5c. 
Orange Shaggy. 
Winner of a 
Gold Medal in 
the 1935  Aljll- 
America  Selec- 
tions. Deep or- 
ange in_ color, 
excellent for 
both garden and 
cutting. Pkt. 5c. 
Campfire Im- 
proved. One of 
the best early 
forcing varie- 
ties. Flowers are 
dark _ orange, 
high lighted 
with a_ scarlet 
Sheen. Pkt. 5c. 
Chrysantha, Is 
distinct in type, 
outstanding 
among all vari- 
eties. The large 
double flowers 
are an exquisite 
shade of clear 
yellow. Ideal for 
cutting. Pkt. 5c 
with 
dark center. 

Calendula 
Calliopsis 
Showy and free- 
flowering annuals, 
blooming all sum- 
mer. Excellent for 
cutting. You will 
prolong the 
blooming season 
by keeping old 
flowers cut off. 
Sow where they 
are to remain and 

thin ‘to 8) to.12 
inches apart. Of 
easy culture. Tall 
mixed. 24 to 30 
inches. Pkt. bce. 
Dwarf mixed, 6 
to 10 ins, Pkt. 6c. 
Calliopsis. 
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