


PETUNIAS — Normal germination, 8-15 Days. 
Annuals of extraordinary merit and easy cul- 
ture, producing a fine effect. In the garden or 
green-house they flower in great profusion. Will 
grow in any soil, but the richer the soil the 
better the effect. They require a sunny position 
for best results. Fine for window boxes. Follow 
instructions on packet carefully. As is not gen- 
erally realized, Petunias make excellent cut 
‘Surprise 
= GARDEN MIXTURE 
ANNUALS 
NORMAL GERMINATION: 8 TO 10 DAYS 
| A COMPLETE GARDEN OF & 
26 VARIETIES 
GROWN FROM ONLY ONE 
10c PACKET 
_# A choice blending of annual flowers, ideal to 
brighten an unsightly corner. May be broad- 
4 cast, or planted in rows. It is so balanced as 
| to give a continuous bloom all season. The 
seeds in the Surprise Garden Mixture are 
also excellent for children’s gardens. 
flowers for low and flat bowls. Are wildings of rh \ : 
southern South America. Surprise GARDEN MIXTURE 
Special Mixed. al ie Ba A ae, 
POPPY (California) (Eschscholtzia) — Normal a . eS : 
germination, 5-10 Days. One of the most (26 So nena ws }s - 10c FAC KE 
beautiful of garden flowers. When grown in 
masses, scarcely any plant produces a greater 
degree of splendor. Foliage finely cut like lace, 
with a bluish tinge. Easily raised from seed, 
but does not transplant well. Sown in autumn, 
the growth is of increased vigor. Diameter of 
plant, 20 inches: Height 12 inches. Blooming 
60 days. Is a California wildflower, from which 
the following has been developed. 
Mixed. 
POPPY—Normal germination, 6-15 Days. Every 
garden should have a supply of Poppies. They 
fit in almost anywhere and the perennial vari- 
eties remain for years. Sow seed in open ground 
in spring or fall, or may be sown on top of the 
snow, and thawing will take them down into 
the earth in Nature’s own way. Poppies may 
be used as cut-flowers, if cut just before the 
bud opens, which will open in water. Poppies in 
their various forms are found all over the 
world, but in Europe and the Orient more than 
anywhere else. 
American Legion. Brilliant scarlet with white 
Maltese cross. 
Shirley Double Mixed. Double flowered and very 
pretty. 
SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) (Variabilis 
Superbissima) — Normal germination, 5-10 
Days. This is a very easily grown annual 24 
to 30 inches tall, which blooms from mid-sum- 
mer until frost. Blossoms are funnel shaped, 
gloxinia-like in their velvety appearance and 
veined with gold. One of the very finest annu- 
als. Our mixture covers a very large range of 
colors. Prefers sandy soil and partial shade. 
Salpiglossis was brought to civilization from 
the wilds of Chile. 
Emperor Gloxiniafiora Mixed. 
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride)—Normal germi- 
nation, 10-15 Days. Pincushion Flower, known 
the world over as Mourning Bride. Easy cul- 
ture; blooms all the season. Fine for cutting. 
2 to 3 feet high. Long straight stems. Sow early 
to secure best results. Thrives in any good soil 
with sunny exposure. May be started indoors 
or outdoors, but inside starting gives earliest 
and best blooms. Native of Europe. _ 
Bloomsdale Mixed. Salpiglossis Scabiosa 
D. LANDRETH SEED COMPANY, CANAL STREET, BRISTOL, PA. 

