



Famous R &V Strain 
PACIFIC GIANT 
DELPHINIUM 
Although the Pacific Giant Delphiniums 
are of comparative recent introduction, 
they are today acknowledged to be the 
finest strain grown anywhere. If you have 
never had these outstanding plants in 
your garden, you have a thrill in store 
for you. 
To get the qualities demanded in this ex- 
ceptional strain, over ten acres of seed- 
lings are grown each year for selection, 
from which only the finest members com- 
bining all the desirable characteristics are 
retained for seed production. This assures 
our customers of very high quality seed, 
and gives them the advantage of all the 
newest developments. 
The self-pollenized seed offered on this 
page is collected only from the outstand- 
ing plants and will bring high uniformity 
of color as described below. 
LIGHT SHADES 
A great variation of light tones ranging 
from light violet to deep violet. 
DARK SHADES 
Comprising the deepest color tones of 
violet and blue. 
GALAHAD 
Finest clear white flower with white bee. 
Outstanding in size, texture and purity of 
color. 
CAMELIARD 
A clear lavender self with white bee. Beau- 
tifully balanced with florets averaging 3 
inches in diameter. Color is a rich royal 
purple with heavy velvety texture. 
BLACK KNIGHT 
The darkest violet. Individual florets 21 
to 3 inches in diameter. Color is a rich 
royal purple with heavy velvety texture. 
ROUND TABLE SERIES 
A mixture of all colors above as well as 
some different crosses that have not yet 
been introduced. 
Self Pollenated Seed 
From Originator’s Stock 
Separate 
Color or $T 00 
Mixed per pkt. 
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A PACIFIC HYBRID 
Primrose 
Location: best usually in moderate shade. Culture: any type soil will prove 
satisfactory, but a large amount of humus material must be incorporated 
into the soil for satisfactory results. 
PRIMULA POLYANTHUS (Bedding Primroses) 
Perennial. The recommended class for garden use. One of the most charm- 
ing of all spring garden plant materials. Rosettes of dark green leaves 
from which arise stalks 8-10 inches in height, bearing large clusters of 
dainty brilliant colored flowers. Long lasting and ever outstanding for 
edging, or especially in combination with any spring blooming material. 
SPECIAL PASTEL SHADES 
A mixture of soft pastel colors. 
SPECIAL YELLOW SHADES 
A mixture of many shades of yellows. 
SUPERB MIXED 
We consider this superb strain an outstanding mixture of Poly- 
anthus Primroses. 
SEED FROM THE NEW CROP 
$1.00 per pkt. — 3 pkts. for $2.50 
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Most perennials are easily grown from seed which 
can be sown practically any time of the year, ac- 
cording to climatic condit.ons, or time of flowering 
desired. Under California conditions or in the south- 
ern states, sow from June to September for early 
spring flowers. In regions where winters are severe, 
summer sowing, from June to August, is recom- 
mended, so that the plants will become well estab- 
lished before the cold winter sets in. Otherwise the 
most practical time to sow is in the spring. How- 
ever, spring planted perennials will not bloom that 
year, so summer planting is urged for bloom the 
following season. 
CALIFORNIA GROWN flower seed represents the 
finest, for climatic conditions are best for the pro- 
duction of quality seed of high germination and 
trueness to name. California supplies most of the flower seed for the entire world. 
We are happy to offer you the best of the NEW CROP SEED for summer and early 
fall planting. 
ARMERIA, Trift or Sea Pink (p) = 
BEE’S RUBY—20 inches. Has stout stems with large globular heads of brilliant ruby- 
red flowers. Pkt. 15c, 1/16 oz. 85c. 
AQUILEGIA, Columbine (p) LONG SPURRED VARIETIES 
BLUE SHADES—Exquisite shades of blue. 
COPPER QUEEN—Copper red spurs, yellow center. 
ROSE QUEEN—Rose shades with white center. t ; 
CRIMSON STAR—Deep blood-red spurs, white center. One of the finest varieties. 
LONGISSIMA—Delicate pale yellow with extra long (4 inch) spurs, and very large 
flowers. Award of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. 
Price: Any of the above: 25c pkt., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
CAMPANULA, Canterbury Bell 
MEDIUM CALYCANTHEMA (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells) (b)—Dark Blue, 
Rose, White. Pkt. 15c, 4 oz. 40c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Leucanthemum (Shasta Daisy) (p) 
SHASTA ALASKA—This is a splendid hardy perennial variety of pure white flowers, 
rarely less than 5 inches across, borne on long strong stems. They are very fine 
for cutting and border work. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, V4 oz. 60c. 
SHASTA DAISY DOUBLE (Diener’s Strain) —This is a new and interesting develop- 
ment of double and semi-double, long narrow fringy petals in a wide number of 
pattern or forms. Pkt. 35c, 1/16 oz. $1.25. 
NEW! ASTERFLORUM 
A large giant aster-like flower with long, shaggy petals. Large pure white flowers. 
Very beautiful. Pkt. 35c. 
COREOPSIS (p) GRANDIFLORA 
MAYFIELD GIANTS—Large rich deep golden yellow single. Pkt. 15c, 4 oz. 45c. 
DOUBLE SUNBURST (New)—Produces good percentage of semi-double flowers, 
the extra petalage adding further charm to flower. Pkt. 15c, Y4 oz. 50c. 
GAILLARDIA, Blanket Flower (p) 
DAZZLER—Large golden yellow flowers up to 5 inches in diameter with rich ma- 
roon center. Pkt. 15c, Yg oz. 50c. 
THE KING—Large deep red flowers, edged gold. Pkt. 15c, Yg oz. 50c. 
MONARCH STRAIN—A very superior mixture of large, full petaled flowers with an 
unusually bright color. Pkt. 25c. 
GEUM (p) 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Orange scarlet. Pkt. 15c, Yg oz. 60c. 
LADY STRATHEDEN—Golden yellow. Pkt. 15c, Vg oz. 60c. 
PRINCE OF ORANGE—Brilliant glistening golden orange. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 85c. 
HOLLYHOCK, Althaea (p) 
CHATER’S CHOICE DOUBLE STRAINS—One of the most popular, with large very 
double flowers. 
Deep Rose, Salmon Rose, White, Yellow, Newport Pink. Pkt. 10c, 4 oz. 75c. 
COLLECTION—1 pkt. each of 5 separate shades, 45c. 
TRIUMPH DOUBLE MIXED—A new introduction of double flowers with waxed and 
fringed petals. Pkt. 15c, Y%4 oz. 95c. 
HEUCHERA, Coral Bells (p) 
SANGUINEA—One of the finest hardy perennials. These plants are widely used for 
borders and massing, reaching a height of 11% feet. Ffrom an attractive deep green 
mat of leaves, rise graceful, slender stalks upon which are borne clusters of tiny 
bell-like flowers of a rich bright coral red. Pkt. 25c, 1/16 oz. 75c, Vg oz. $1.25. 
LUPINE 
RUSSEL HYBRIDS—The most outstanding type ever introduced. Strong vigorous 
growers with huge spikes of enormous flowers in every conceivable color. Pkt. 50c. 
PYRETHRUM, Painted Daisy (p) 
ROBINSON’S HYBRIDS—Petals in rose and red about golden centers. Superb strain. 
Pkt 25G,/gnOza pil OOr 
DOUBLE MIXED—An excellent strain that requires two-year-o'd clumps to produce 
its fully double flowers. Pkt. 20c, 1/16 oz. 75c. 
AUREUM (Gorden Feather) —1 foot. Bright yellow foliage and small, ball-shaped 
white blossoms. Fine for edgings. Pkt. 10c, oz. 45c. 
SCABIOSA 
Plant these perennials for maximum bloom. 
CAUCASICA—Lilac-blue flowers 2 to 4 inches across borne on long stems. 
COLUMBARIA LAVENDER—Delicate lavender-blue flowers, good size, tall stems. 
COLUMBARIA PINK—Soft pink flowers measuring 2-2’ inches across. A com- 
panion flower to Columbaria Lavender. 
Any of the above—25c pkt., Vg oz. 90c. 
HARDY PRIMROSE 

