
PLATT’S FLOWER SEED 

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS 
Each year growers enter their choicest new crea- 
tions in competition for the awards. Only a few 
receive the higher wards of Gold, Silver or 
Bronze Medals or Honorable Mention. In turn we 
offer only such as we believe adapted to our trade. 
On this page there is room for only a few of the 
more recent introductions. Earlier introductions 
will be found on pages 43 to 60. 
Petunia Cheerful. The highest flower award for 1944 
All-America competition, receiving the Bronze Medal 
award. Cheerful is clear light pink with a slight suffusion 
of salmon. It shows up marvelously under artificial light 
as well as during the day. Compact growing for bedding 
use, suitable for pots and window boxes; the foot-tall 
mound shaped plants are practically covered with 2%-inch 
flowers of good substance. Blooming starts almost as soon 
as plants are ready to set out in open ground and continue 
until frozen. Pkt., 25c. each. 
Awarded Honorable Mention 
1944 All-America Selections. The largest chrysanthemum- 
flowered Marigold, and a close rival to the big, fluffy 
Chrysanthemum. Bushy, strong, erect plants reach three 
feet by August, when long-stemmed, fluffy, sulphur yellow 
flowers appear to almost amaze one with their huge size, 
4 inches across and 2 inches deep. Flowering from August 
until freezing weather, they make a colorful show in the 
garden and give long lasting cut flowers for the house. 
The foliage is rich, dark green and ornamental at all 
times. Pkt., 25c. each. 
Marigold Mammoth Mum. 
Gaillardia Pinwheel. The best novelty in annual Gaillar- 
dias. A single, 2%4-inch, wine-colored flower with the outer 
half of petals a silvery white on strong 12-inch stems, 
perce unique, and a long continuous bloomer. Pkt., 25c. 
each. 
Alyssum Violet Queen. A new, very pretty, bright violet 
which is a great improvement over Lilac Queen, being 
much deeper and holding its color throughout the summer. 
The plant is dwarf and compact like Little Gem, making 
it ideal for edging or bedding. Pkt., 10c.; %4-oz., 40c. 
Pearly Gates. A superb, glistening white, early flowering 
Ipomea (Morning Glory), counterpart to Heavenly Blue; 
same vigorous vines covered with flowers from mid- 
summer until frost. Received AA Silver Medal Award 
1942. Pkts., 15c.; Special Pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.25. 
Cleome Pink Queen. A grand improvement in this useful 
annual. 3 to 5 feet. The huge trusses of bright, salmon- 
pink on long stems has created much interest and admira- 
tion. Sow outdoors in May and thin to 2 ft. apart. Toler- 
ates full sun or partial shade. Received AA Silver Medal 
Award 1942. Pkts., 15c.; oz., $2.00. 
Delphinium, Pacific Giants, All Shades. The newest con- 
tender for supremacy in Delphinium. Huge spikes on 
strong, hard, graceful stems. Considered the finest strain 
in existence. It is also partially resistant to mildew. 
Pkt., 35c.; %-oz., $1.50. 
Bluejay Series. Clear medium to dark blue. Pkt., 50c. 
Blue Bird. True blue, white bee .......... Pkt., 50c. 
Summer Skies. Clearest light blue ........ Pkt., 50c. 
Guinevere Series. -Pinkish-lavender ....... Pkt., 50c. 
Galahad Series. Enormous pure white ..... Pkt., 60c. 

Delphinium, Pacific Giants 
Marigold Dwarf French Double Butterball. A new addi- 
tion to the Harmony type, only 8 inches tall, literally 
covered with flowers, lovely, soft, butter yellow; the 
crested center petals bear a touch of maroon at the tip. 
Early flowering. Received AA Bronze Medal Award 1942. 
Pkts., 10c.; oz., $1.50. 
Marigold Dwarf French Double Melody. Another new, 
brilliant orange Harmony type of unusual beauty and 
uniformity. Plants 12 inches, flower early, freely and well 
into fall. Extremely useful for bedding or edging and 
make excellent pot plants; very effective with Blue Ager- 
atum. Received AA Bronze Medal Award 1942. Pkts., 
10c.; oz., $1.00. 
Marigold Scarlet Glow. Received Honorable Mention 
1941. The brightest red of all dwarf double French Mari- 
golds. Scarlet turning to tangerine. Profuse blooming, 
suited for borders and cutting. Pkts., 10c.; oz., $1.50. 
Nierembergia Purple Robe. A charming, half-hardy 
perennial for the rockery or edging, growing only 6 inches 
high, spreading ten to twelve. Blooms profusely in about 
fifteen weeks and should be started early; seed requires 
three weeks to germinate. Received AA Bronze Medal 
Award 1942. Pkts., 25c.; %-oz., $8.50. 
