HARROLD’S PANSY GARDENS & GREENHOUSES. 


For many years the name HARROLD’S on Pansies has meant the 
very finest that could be obtained or produced. It has given the grower 
and fancier the assurance that NO effort had been spared in producing 
strains that were carefully bred under the most expert care; that 
advantage had been taken of the most advanced growing methods and 
above all that good germination had been cured into the seeds by the 
EXCLUSIVE HARROLD METHOD of harvesting, curing and cleaning 
That in addition to this, quality was further assured right down to the 
day of shipment through germination testing and a system of numbered 
packets affording the closest control until the seeds are sent out to you. 
It has assured a system of grading seeds to a size standard eliminating 
under weight and poorly developed seeds which add to the weight but 
are doubtful as to fertility. Many weak plants are thus eliminated and 
this processing is the basis of the thrifty character of the Harrold’s 
Pedigreed Strain Originations. No other breeder and grower affords 
you this combination safeguarding quality. 
In these times of changing costs and labor shortages (facts of 
which you are probably well aware) we are faced with a very serious 
problem. From the standpoint of technically experienced help we have 
been fortunate in that our staff has not been dangerously changed. 
However, costs of work-a-day help and overhead has increased and the 
question is whether to reduce our standard at the cost of quality in 
order to meet these unavoidable conditions. We have decided that the 
strict adherence to our policy of Quality First is better than to main- 
tain 1943 prices at the cost of compromising quality. Therefore you will 
find that there have been some minor price adjustments made — only 
where necessary and just enough to cover actual advanced costs. By 
doing this we can stay on the highest quality standard that has made 
our stock so valuable. It is in your interest that this decision was 
made to continue EVERY safeguard of quality exercised in the past. 


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VARIETY DESCRIPTIONS OF 
Harrold - Originations 
Following is a brief description of the PANSY varieties that have been origi- 
nated and introduced by us during the past twenty years. Each variety is outstand- 
ing in its particular type and we do not believe that any superior variety is 
to be obtained in the market today. In breeding and developing this group of 
varieties it has always been our goal to see that they are NOT excelled.. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED NOVELTIES — These are a blend of new types and 
colors from our breeding department. Recommended where the unusual is wanted. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED POT PANSIES — A short, compact growing type 
adapted to pot and porchbox growing. Flowers very large and colors excellent. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED CUT-FLOWER PANSIES — We have two distinct 
types of these and depending on requirements of your market either selection 
has a definite field. 
ORIGINAL STRAIN: This was our first type offered fourteen years ago. Growth 
is rather low but under glass the flowers are large and on stems 8 to 10 inches 
long. Color range is more varied and they are hardier than — 
TALL SELECTION: These grow taller; up to 44 feet and stems are usually 
10 to 16 inches long and quite stiff. Color range is the best we have found in 
any of the very tall strains and flower size is quite good under proper culture. 
The plants of this variety will freeze quite easily. 
HARROLD’S AZURE GIANTS — THE FINEST intensely blue Pansy. 
HARROLD’S GOLDEN GIANTS — Deep golden yellow with velvety blotch. 
HARROLD’S RUBY GIANTS — Shades of red in the finest range. Very fine. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED SWISS GIANTS — Our latest and the finest ‘‘Fancy’’ 
type Pansy. The ultimate in flower size and color range, on compact sturdy plants. 
Nearly all flowers have the large blotched center so characteristic of the fancy 
type of Pansy. Heavy substance and velvety texture. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED GIANT ART-SHADES— A much improved strain 
of the variety Harrold’s Pedigreed Giants. Better color range, flower size and 
plant habit. The finest ‘‘Exhibition’’ type with lively colors, small center 
blotch and usually two zones of contrasting color. Also many self colors and 
penciled markings. Our largest flowered sort having produced 5 inch bloom. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED GIANTS — This outstanding ‘‘Exhibition’’ type was 
introduced by us in 1929 and has maintained its popularity through the years. 
Flowers are very large on compact, robust plants that produce a most varied 
range of bright colors. The flower markings are typically ‘‘Exhibition’’ type. A 
real bread and butter sort for the commercial Pansy grower. 

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HARROLD’S ALL-AMERICAN BEDDING MIXTURE — This is a blended mixture 
of which 80% is from ALL the Harrold variety originations and the balance of 
20% is from the many other varieties which we grow or receive from other 
sources. This is a very useful, general purpose mixture and it is an outstanding 
value in the medium priced range. Giant flowers and very wide color range. 
HARROLD’S IMPROVED SWISS — Where a fancy ‘‘Swiss’’ type is needed at 
a price this one is to be highly recommended. Not as good as our Harrold’s Pedi- 
greed Swiss Giants, of course, but it is not excelled by strains of this price 
usually offered as Swiss. It is unusually suited in color, size and habit to the 
demands of the American market. 
HARROLD’S OREGON MIRACLE MIXED — Strictly a competitively priced 
strain containing a most varied selection of the really giant sorts. Color range 
is excellent and at the price we don’t believe these can be equaled. We don’t 
recommend these as competing with the more recently introduced and highly 
bred strains of course. 
Prices - Now Shipping 1944 Crop 

VARIETY PER 500 seeds’ ;-0z. 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED 
NOV ELT: LES eee eee eee eee $2.00 $5.00 
HARROLD’s PEDIGREED POT 
PANSIES” (Bee eee 1.50 4.00 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED CUT 
FLOWER PANSIES 
Improved Tall Selection. -_--..-.. 2.00 5,00 
Oricinaleistrain wees eee 1.50 4.00 
VARIETY PER 1,000 seeds Y-oz. Y%-oz. Ye-oz. 1-02. 
HARROLD’S AZURE GIANTS. __... $1.00 $2.00, 9 $3-7.08 (ov. 20m psn 
HARROLD’S GOLDEN GIANTS. _.. 1.00 2.00 Bhs) PAs) ASR 
HARROLD’S RUBY GIANTS. ___.. 1.00 2.00 3.75 TRADE dtiytes, “Qh eecoees 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED SWISS 
GLAND Oa es oe ee ee 1.00 2.25 4.25 8.25 16.00 28.00 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED GIANT 
ART) (SHADES (gy center eee 1.00 2.25 4.25 8.25 16.00 28.00 
HARROLD’S PEDIGREED GIANTS. 1.00 2.00 3.75 7.25 14.00 24.00 
HARROLD’S ALL-AMERICAN 
BEDDING) MUX UR Erggeecs eee 1.00 1,50 2.75 5.25 10.00 18.00 
HARROLD’S IMPROVED SWISS. .. 1.00 1.40 2.50 4.75 9.00 16.00 
HARRCLD’S OREGON MIRACLE 
MEXE D3 pie nese Soe ees 1.00 1.25 2.25 4.00 7.50 14.0 
To obtain the pound price multiply the one ounce price by ten. 
Four ounces of a variety will be supplied at the pound rate. 



GENERAL DOMESTIC LIST OF 
STANDARD PANSY VARIETIES 
Mixtures 
VARIETY Per 1,000 seeds '%-0z. Y%-oz. Y-oz. 1-02. 2-ozs. 
EARLY PANSY AMERICA: A fine 
florist strain. Good size & color. $1.00 $1.50 $2.75 $5.25 $10.00 $18.00 
GENEVA GIANTS: A select Swiss 
strain, Grown from imported seeds. 1.00 1.75 3.20 6.25) 12700 22.00 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA: A good 
mixture of all types and colors. -.. 1.00 1.40 2.25 4,25 8.00 15.00 
IMPROVED SWISS: (Standard) A 
select bright colored strain. -.....- 75 1.25 2.00 3.50 6.50 12.00 
JUMBO MIXED: (Steele) Harrold 
grown - first generation re-selected 
from originator’s stock. Flower 
texture improved, color expanded 
plus size graded seeds, ......-...-- 1.00 1.75 3.25 6.25 12.00 22.00 
MAPLE LEAF GIANTS: A robust 
plant. Color range is better but 
flowers while large are flat and 
texture needs improving. --......-..: 1.00 1.50 2.75 5.25 10.00 19.00 
OREGON GIANTS: Indefinite type 
being a mixture of both Fancy 
& Exhibition varieties. Good color 
And. Lain essUps ual Cenmetssste eee eens 1.00 1.40 2.25 4,25 8.00 15.00 
SUPER SWISS MIXED: A select 5 
blotched variety of Swiss. ........--.- 1.00 ales) 3.00 5.75 11.00 20.00 
TRIMARDEAU GIANTS: An old 
time: bedding” favorite: vss. esceeee .60 1.00 1.50 2.75 5.00 9.75 
To obtain the pound price multiply the ounce price by ten. 
Four ounces of a variety will be supplied at the pcund rate 
Separate Colors 
Separate Color Seeds Will Be Scarce The Early Part Of The Season 
VARIETY PER 1,000 seeds %-oz. Y%-oz. Yo-oz, 1-02. 
CORONATION GOLD: Fine large pure yellow $1.00 $1.75 $3.25 $6.25 $12.00 
SWISS ALPENGLOW: Dark red shades. .. 1.00 2.00 3.00 7.25 14.00 
SWISS BERNA: Violet -blue. 2223 1.00 1:50) =322.75 5.25 10.00 
SWISS LAKE OF THUN: Thuner Sea or i 
Ullswater Blue:—Very brilliant. -............-.22 1.00 2.00 6.25 12.00 
3.25 
1.00 1.50 2.75 5.25 10.00 

SWISS LUNA: Sulphur yellow self. 
SWISS RHEINGOLD: Deep yellow with a 
velvety center blotch of brown ‘or black. 1.00 2.00 3.25 6.25 §12.00 
SWISS PURE WHITE: The best pure white 
anid Very POP Walt) eescecce oe seater eee stare 1,00 2.00 3.25 6:25) 22,00 
BAEY DELIGHT: A very pleasing minia- 
ture Pansy. Plants are not more than 8’’ 
high and the flowers a little over an inch 
across. The color light blue with face. -... 1.00 1740~: -2,25 4.25 8.00 
Because of limited quantity available no pound price ‘can be quoted now. 
