Flower Seed Novelties and 
SPECIALTIES FOR 1945 fc; 
POSTPAID 
Owing to great shortage of many varieties of flower seeds we are deprived of over 20 varieties. Certain other 
ae varieties we advance slightly in prices. ' 
Why not try some of the new developments in the flowers 
that have won All-America recognition. 
Petunia, Cheerful A new dwarf bedding’ Petu- 
, nia, crisp, clear light pink on 
salmon-pink petals, deeper rose veining toward throat. Plants 
low growing, forming a mound 10 to 12 inches high, 2 feet 
across. Pkt. 35c. ~ 
s ] es H 4 
Petunia, English Violet (f9o}ste 
free flowering Hybrida provides a distinct new color, rosy- 
mauve-violet. Uniform, true, continuous flowers of two 
inches on 12-inch plants. Pkt. 25c. 
Marigold, Flash 12's 224 “All America” prize 
: / winner of 1945 combines deep 
porennay ted wit foes ae Being, a bicolor flower. A pro- 
use bloomer through a long period. Per pkt. 25c; large 
pkt. (1/16 oz.), 50c. nee 
Great, fluffy, 
Marigold, Mammoth Mum 0%, vty, 
yellow blooms, 3% inches aercss, profusely born i 
stems 30 inches tall. Pkt. 25c. y if pata 
(Silver Medal Winner, 
Cleome, Pink Queen 1942.) Trusses of bright 
pink, top the long stems of this novel plant. Hardy annual 
easily grown from seed planted directly in the border or 
garden. Average height is 3 feet, particularly striking in the 
early evening as the petals seem to take on a sparkle not 
noticed in the day. Pkt. 15c. 
(Silver Medal Win- 
Cosmos, Yellow Flare (o''"%5,Meq! Wir: 
yellow Cosmos which will blossom in early summer. Grows 
3 to 4 feet tall and blooms freely on long, wiry stems. Ex- 
cellent for border and as a cut flower. Fkt. 15c. 
(Silver 
Morning Glory, Pearly Gates @i'y:: 
Winner, 1942.) Flowers are a lustrous white, averaging 4 
inches across. The vigorous fast growing vines are covered 
with flowers from midsummer until frost. Makes a wonder- 
ful companion to the Heavenly Blue. Pkt, 15c. 
ASTERS 
ne Annual. The queen of the summer-blooming plants. Varieties 
ae listed represent the finest Asters of the early (1), midseason (2), 
and late (3) types. Require a rich soil with ample water, and a 
sunny exposure. 

Marigold, Mammoth Mum 

Morning puieky: 
Bers Pearly Gates : 
; ‘ Cosmos, Yellow Flare 

(3) Wilt-resistant. 2% ft. Huge fluffy flow- 
ers of Chrysanthemum type. 
Crimson. Purple. Shell-Pink. 
White. Rose. 
Ane one. Pkt. 15c; 4% 02. 45c. 
Giant Crego 
ASTER WILT 
The wilt disease of 
Asters is caused by a para- 
Pe fy 
pee a ed 



sitic fungus, which may 
attack the plant at any 
stage in its growth from 
the seedling to the seed- 
producing age. The spores 
may be carried on the 
seed, on implements used 
in preparing the soil and 
the soil itself. When once 
introduced into the soil, it 
persists indefinitely and 
makes the land “aster 
sick.” 
A wilt-resistant strain 
of Asters is one which, 
although planted on the 
sick soil will withstand 
the attacks of the fungus 
and develop-into strong, 
healthy plants, while the 
non-resistant strains may 
succumb. 
Much disappointment on 
account of Aster Wilt has 
been overcome by the use 
of Wilt-Resistant strains. 
(1) Wilt-resistant. 24 in. Branching type, 
Early Royal large, double flowers on long stems. 
White. Shell-Pink. Purple, Azure-Blue. 
Any one. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; % 02. 35¢. 
= . 2) Wilt-resistant. 24 to 30 in. 
American Branching We known as ‘‘Vick’s Branch- 
ing.”’ Large, well-branched and_ on long stems. 
Crimson. Azure-Blue. Rose. 
White. Shell-Pink. Purple. 
Any one. Pkt. 15c; % o2. 50c. 
MIXED COLORS. PEt. 10c; % 02. 25c. 

Early Royal 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35c. 
Wilt-resistant: (2) Rich dark red, me- 
dium size flowers on long, stiff stems. 
Heart of France 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 55c. 
Sunshine 
Asters 
(2) 3 ft. Flow- 
ers are composed 
of single row of 
loosely placed 
outer petals 
with yellow 
quill-like center. 
Fine for cutting.” 
Mixed colors. 
PEt. 15c; % 
oz, 55c. 

Sunshine Asters 
(1) This is the largest and most fully 
Super Giants double Aster class known. The flowers 
are from 6 to 8 inches across, with full petaled, graceful, inter- 
lacing petals. 
El Monte. Crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
Los Angeles. Shell-pink. Pkt. 15c. 
Rose Marie. Very early, rich rose. Pkt. 15c, 
Single Giants of California (255%. “ange 
2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c; ¥% 02. 35c. Se Be 
All-Double Varieties Mixed tis Sxture 
makes a most colorful garden spot. An outstanding value for 
the cutting garden or mixed bed. Pkt. 10c. 
Wilt - resistant. 
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