Flower Needs 
(Ageratum—Continued) . 
Midget Blue. All-America Silver Medal, 1940. A dwarf Ageratum that is really dwarf. 
The uniform growth of these plants never exceeds 32 inches. They are very free 
flowering and have no peer as an edging plant or for use in bordering Rose beds, etc. 
50c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for $1.25. 
Tom Thumb, Snowflake. Dwarf; pure white; for carpet bedding and edging. Pkt., 25c; 
5 pkts., $1.00. 
ACROCLINIUM 
Hybrids. These Strawflowers are a revelation to grow inasmuch as the flowers appear 
within a few weeks from the time the seed is sown. All of the finest pastel shades. 
35c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
SWEET ALYSSUM 
You may sow it where you want it to grow; it will bloom in six to seven weeks and 
remain in bloom continuously until frost. Fine for edging of beds, as an undergrowth for 
Gladiolus, Dahlias, or any of the taller-growing flowers, and for brightening empty spaces. 
Sow thinly and cover lightly. 
Benthami. Pure white. 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c; Y lb., $1.50. 
LITTLE GEM. Very dwarf and compact; free flowering; for bedding, edging, or rockwork. 
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Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, creeping habit, forming a dense carpet of white flowers. 4 in. 
Pkt Se VANozeesoC7 OZ, ple2o 70/4) Ibye4.00; 
Lilac Queen. Lilac-colored flowers. Contrasts prettily with the white sorts. 
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Lilliput Bouquet. A selection from Carpet of Snow, growing but 3 inches high. It blooms 
so freely that the foliage is completely hidden. Fine for low edgings and carpet beds. 
Plt 25css0z 2-00! 
Violet Queen. As pictured in color on page 21. A compact and dwarf free flowering 
Alyssum with sweetly scented blossoms in a rich, deep shade of violet color retained 
during the entire season. Pkt., 25c; Y4 oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $5.00. 
AMARANTHUS 
Pkt., 5c; 
Caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Plume-shaped red flower-heads. 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; 
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MOLTEN FIRE. An enormous crest of brilliant orange foliage surmounting deep red lower 
foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Willow-like orange, bronze, rose, and cerise foliage. Pkt., 
25c; 5) pktsen p,00: 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Gorgeously colored foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
ANAGALLIS 
Grandiflora, Blue. Must have sun. Plants 8 inches high, spread rapidly, and bloom freely. 
The flowers are a deep turquoise-blue color. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., $4.00. 
ANCHUSA 
BLUEBIRD. Bears large umbels of vivid indigo-blue, forget-me-not-like flowers on 18- 
inch stems. Blooms all summer. Pkt., 25c; V4 oz., $1.00. 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandis. Large daisy-like fowers on long stems; pure white with blue center, under side 
of petals tinged pale blue. Blooms continuously. 22 ft. Pkt., 15¢; Y4 oz., 50c. 
New Hybrids. Include pink, red, purple, violet, yellow, and orange, all showing a blue 
center. Bloom ina little more than two months. Give them rich soil and sun. Pkt., 35c; 
5 pktsy pile: 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Of extraordinary size, perfect form, and flower very freely. 
Flesh-Pink Pure White Salmon-Rose Scarlet Finest Mixed 
Each, pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 50c; Y2 oz., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the 4 colors, 50c. 
BALLOON VINE Cardiospermum Halicacabum 
Rapid-growing annual climber; white blossoms; light green balloon-shaped fruits. 
Pkt: 10c#0z.,, 50c: 
BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLIA The Swan River Daisy 
Delightful blue-and-white cineraria-like flowers on slender stems with graceful foliage. 
Fine for edging and for borders. Sow in a hotbed in March. 
Little Blue Star. A fine bushy plant completely covered with lovely blue daisy-like flow- 
ers. Stems 10 inches long. Pkt., 50c. 2 
New Swan River Daisy Hybrids. A distinct advance in these famous old favorites. They 
provide a lovely cut-flower medium throughout the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 35c;-3 
pkts for $1.00. 
BEGONIA 
Very showy plants, and of great value for bed- 
ding. They do well in shady places where few other 
plants will bloom. Sow seed in February and March 
in the hotbed or greenhouse, and you will have nice 
plants for setting out in June. Just press the seed 
into the soil, as it is so fine that only a very slight 
covering can be given. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Double, Mixed. Pkt., 50c. 
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
New Dwarf Everblooming Begonias 
Carmen. Gorgeous bright rose-pink with dark 
bronze foliage. Pkt., $1.00. 
Christmas Cheer. Very dwarf compact crimson- 
scarlet, green leaves. An excellent Christmas 
plant. Pkt., $1.00. 
Indian Maid. Outstanding bright scarlet with deep 
lustrous bronze foliage. Dwarf. Pkt., $1.00. 
White Lady. Pure snow-white with green foliage. 
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BLUE LACE FLOWER. See Didiscus. 
BROWALLIA 
Viscosa compacta, Sapphire. Compact little plants 
not more than 9 to 10 inches high, and ex- 
tremely floriferous, bearing over 100 dark blue 
flowers with white eyes. Pkt., 75c; 3 pkts., 
$2.00. 
Speciosa major. Brilliant ultramarine-blue. Does 
well in borders, hanging-baskets; also for grow- 
ing in pots. Pkt., 50c; 3 pkts., $1.25. 

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