
Hower Soods 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
a—annual. Of one season’s duration from 
seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b—biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
seed in open ground from June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower the fol- 
lowing season, then die. 
gr—greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
p—perennial. Of three or more seasons’ 
duration. Sow seed through June until 
August, and transplant; plants. live 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. Protection should be 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl—climbing plant or vine. 
ra—rockery annual. Especially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
rp—rockery perennial. 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Especially adapt- 

Arctotis Hybrids 
TO SOW 
Indoors: Use a well drained soil composed of 1 part sand, SPERGON 
1 leaf mold, 1 garden loam. Mix Formacide with soil to pre- 
vent damping off (lb. 75c). Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover dusted on 
lightly (don’t cover fine seeds like petunia), water with fine seeds prevents 
mist sprayer; cover with glass and shade. When sprouted dam ping-off 
bring to light and when a few inches high transplant into (see page 4) 
Garden Flats or cold frame; after danger of frost is past, De op. Lio, 
tri af ‘ 5 : 3 
ransplant outdoors 1 Ib, $2.15 
HOTBED—Is an outdoor greenhouse, with fresh manure 
beneath the soil to generate the heat. 
COLDFRAME—The same as a hotbed but without the heat. 
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ABRONIA (Sand Verbena) ra 
Umbellata Rosea. Rapid rockery creeper, 
with rosy pink small flowers, drought 
resistantay. «tc nccens cers Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) a 
Charming in the mixed border as well as 
dried for Winter bouquets. Cut when in 
bud, 14 in. to 20 in. They flower within 
a few weeks after sowing. 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids (New). 
Twice the size of ordinary strains, beau- 
tiful pastels of salmons, pinks, apricots, 
cerises and whites, enhanced by contrast- 
ing dark centers....Pkt. 15c; 4%oz. $1.00 
ADONIS 
Aestivalis a. Showy crimson flowers, 
JuUne=JuUly,els Ise. cc 3 Meee kta L0C 
Vernalis ». Golden yellow, blooming in 
early Spring, 12 in..Pkt: 15c; % oz. $1.00 
“Tf you create something, you a | 
be something.”—Goethe 

Ageratum Midget Blue 
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acaulis: stemless 
23-25 Warren Street 
aestivalis: Summer 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN Z. 

Ageratum (floss Flower) « 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow- 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Blue Ball. A wonderful deep blue, 6 in. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Blue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni- 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants. of 
richest shade of blue; long blooming. 
Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.50 
Blue Cap. The best miniature blue, 4 in. 
Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.00 
Blue Perfection. Medium blue, large 
HO WErSes Spite 2 aun cis). Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Fairy Pink (New ’37). Soft salmon-rose- 
DINK Ape ctels eveieionsetes Pkt. 25c; 4% oz. $2.50 
King of the Blues (new ’39). Deepest 
and truest blue, flower heads are pro- 
duced individually instead of in clusters; 
Compactoplanite aieccrenenetersiac iors cee Pkt. 25c 
Little Blue Star. Compact, dainty bright 
blue flowers, 5 in...Pkt. 20c; % oz. $1.50 
Little Silver Star. Light silvery grey, 
COMpPAct a sein... ceohsam eaters Serres Pkte20¢ 
Midget Blue (S.M., A.A.S., 1940). 
pact, azure blue, 8 in. 
Pkt. 25¢e; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
Com- 
UITIUSUTENULUUOCOCO0UE0 LUTON LEUEUATU AAU 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p 
A dainty flower for edging beds, carpet- 
ing borders or rockeries. Uniform, frag- 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Argentum . Yellow clusters, dense sil- 
very foliage, July-Aug.; 15 in...Pkt. 25c 
Snow Cloth (new 1940). Excellent new 
selection; compact...Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 50c 
Carpet of Snow. “Select Strain” a. White, 
spreading, 3 in........Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c 
Little Gem ra. White, erect and compact, 
ye Sa bean. oeieacN eek Pkt. 1)c; % oz. 50c 
Maritimum “Sweet” a. White, 10 in, 
ies Uhbakes 3 ay aiourntia oo ada Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c 
Montanum. Trailing yellow; 6 in.Pkt. 35c 
Saxatile Compactum ». Golden yellow, 
gf BLA Eh oles ear Gita CRORE Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 50¢c 
Serpyllifolium. Silvery leaves, dwarf 
CALTLY -ViOllOWiiOMdIsjeaist seen stetahal ot or elcirs Pkt. 35c 
Spinosum }. Distinct spiny growth, 
Wilh Cie Gre IR camatacetenaletene sceseteteveln Oiere PkKt. 25c¢ 
Violet Queen (New 1941). A very rich 
deep shade of violet. Sweetly scented. 
Dwarf, compact, neat plants are free 
OR AGM 6 sagnae OOS Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
ASPARAGUS 9. cf. 
Plumosus Nanus (Lace Fern). Pot plant 
OP LCUbEIT Saar cr Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds $1.00 
Sprengeri. Hanging baskets or cutting. 
Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds 50c 
albus: white 
alpestris: alpine 
AMARANTHUS a 
Ornamental foliage plant, 
sun, ordinary soil. 
Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Red 
spikes; drooping: 3 itasn cee oo: Pkt. 10¢ 
Molten Fire. The showiest, brilliant 
poinsettia-like tips. Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Yellow, red 
and green, 3 ft....... Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c 
prefers full 
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for Summer rockery, rapid 
Spreader), Olan eats eee ore Pkt. 25c 
ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) a 
Fine cutflower, 36 in. 
Grandis. Showy, 2 in., blue-eyed white 
daisy with lilac reverse; blooms Summer 
COULLOSUis Ss eee nese Bkty ibe; 34 oz; 50¢ 
Autumn Shades (new ’39). Colorful Fall 
russets, bronzes, yellows, oranges. 
e Pkt. 25¢ 
Hybrids. Charming new shades of orange 
and red, 2% in. to 3 in. across, 12 in. 
Hish, tineetorm DOrdersacauersiun Pkt. 25¢c 
amapbilis: lovely 
New York 7, N. Y. 
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