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for your greater garden enjoyment 
California Flower Seeds 
LETTERS AFTER NAMES MEAN: 
(a) Annual (b) Biennial 
(c) Climber (p) Perennial 
ABRONIA, Sand Verbena (a) 
A half-hardy variety, trailing in habit, about 9 
inches high, bearing Verbena-like clusters of 
flowers which are very fragrant. It thrives in dry 
situations and poor soil and is valuable for rock 
work and hanging baskets. Pkt. 15c. 
ABUTILON, Flower’g Maple (a) 
GIANT FLOWERED MIXED—This half-hardy 
perennial grows 3 to 4 ft. high, bearing beauti- 
ful bell-shaped flowers in shades of white, yel- 
low, rose, orange, and crimson. The Maple-like 
leaves are very ornamental and are often beauti- 
fully variegated. Pkt. 25c, 1/16 oz. $1.25. 
ACONITUM, Monkshood (p) 
An improved strain; 30 inches high; bright pale 
blue flowers. Pkt. 25c, 1/6 oz. 85c. 
ACROCLINIUM, Everlasting (a) 
These double daisy-like flowers are about | inch 
in diameter, and are borne singly on 15-inch 
stems. If cut when in the bud, they may be dried 
and used in winter bouquets. 
NEW HYBRIDS — Attractive strawflower for 
spring cutting. Extra large semi-double strain. 
Choice bright colored flowers with dark ‘‘eyes’’. 
Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 65c. 
AGERATUM, Floss Flower (a) 
Bushy compact growth, covered with fluffy 
flowers of lavender blue. Location: sun or partial - 
shade. Culture: well fertilized soil. Use: unex- 
celled for borders or edging. Blooms continously " 
throughout summer. 
BLUE BALL—6-10 inches. One of the most 
even large flowered strains. Pkt. 15c, Vs oz. 
35c, V4 oz. 60c. 
MIDGET BLUE—-Silver Medal, All-Amer- 
ica Selections, 1940. 4-5 inches. Fine 
dwarf ageratum, delicate fine foliage, and 
smothered with small true ageratum blue 
flowers. Comes uniformly dwarf and true 
to color from seed. Pkt. 25c, Yg oz. $1.50. 
ALYSSUM, Madwort 
Location: sun or a little shade. Culture: any type 
soil, light garden loam preferable. Use: unsur- 
passed for edging or ground cover. 
CARPET OF SNOW, Procumbens Snowcloth (a) 
—Very dense flat masses of white flowers, 3 to 
4 inches high by 8 inches wide. Exceptionally 
even strain. Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 65c. 
VIOLET QUEEN (New) (a)—A true deep lilac 
alyssum of dwarf compact type. Much deeper 
in color than the old lilac Queen. Pkt. 15¢, V4 
oz. 55c. 
LITTLE GEM (a)—Five inches, compact and 
upright habit, having a mass of neat pure white 
flowers. Pkt. 10c, % oz. 40c. 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM (Gold Dust) (p)— 
Twelve inches. Rich golden yellow flowers in 
early spring. Pkt. 15¢, Y4 oz. 45c¢, Y2 oz. 75c. 
AMARANTHUS (a) 
Related to the cockscomb. Grown for the vividly 
colored foliage, and showy flower clusters. Lo- 
cation: good open location. Culture: plants do 
better when not transplanted. Keep soil fairly 
dry. Use: fine for borders in front of shrubbery. 
MOLTEN FIRE—Four feet. Deep red variegated 
foliage. Pkt. 15c, Y4 oz. 60c. nae 
JOSEPH’S COAT (Tricolor Splendens) —3-4 ft. 
tall. A striking plant having leaf whorls of pbril- 
liant scarlet, green, and golden yellaw colored 
leaves. Pkt. 10c, Y4 oz. 40c. 

_Armeria 
THRIFT or SEA PINK (p) 
BEE’S RUBY—Z2O0 inches. Has stout stems with 
large globular heads of brilliant ruby-red flow- 
ers, Pkt. 15¢, 1/16 oz. 85c. 
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ANTIRRHINUM, Snapdragon 
With the advent of rust-resistant strains, Snap- 
dragons have quickly taken their place as the 
aristocrats of the garden. The many new colors 
available make most interesting combinations 
for flower beds, and the cut flowers can be used 
for splendid decorations indoors. Sow seed in the 
spring and you'll have bloom from mid-summer 
until frost. ‘ : 
TALL GIANT MAXIMUM—3 ft. 
CAMPFIRE—Dark orange with scarlet sheen. 
Yellow lip. 
CRIMSON—Brilliant crimson. 
INDIAN SUMMER—Coppery orange-scarlet. 
LOVELINESS—Rose-pink. 
YELLOW CROWN—Rich golden yellow. 
ALASKA (Snowflake) —White. 
PINK SENSATION—Pure pink. 
Any of above varieties: 15¢ pkt., Ys oz. $1.00. 
7 PACKETS—1 OF EACH—85c. 
ANCHUSA, Alkanet 
Strong robust plants, producing racemes of 
gentian-blue flowers. Location: sun, partial 
shade. Culture: easy to grow on any type soil. 
Use: plant in perennial border grouped with 
tall growing perennials or annuals. 
BLUE BIRD (Capensis) (a) —18-24 inches. At- 
tractive deep forget-me-not blue flowers. Pkt. 
10c, Y4 oz. 40c. 
ITALICA, Dropmore Strain (p)—6 ft. Deep 
gentian blue. Nice for cutting. Pkt. 10c, V4 oz. 
$1.00. 
MYOSOTIDIFLORA (Dwarf Anchusa) (p)— 
Fifteen inches. Light blue, forget-me-not flow- 
ers..Pkt. 25¢, 1/16 oz. 75c. 
AQUILEGIA, Columbine (p) 
Cherished for the delicate long spurred flowers. 
’ Location: sun or partial shade. 
LONG SPURRED VARIETIES 
BLUE SHADES—Exquisite shades of blue. 
COPPER QUEEN—Copper 
center. 
ROSE QUEEN—Rose shades with white center. 
CRIMSON STAR—Deep blood-red spurs with 
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 So-— 
ciety. 
Price: Any of the above: 25c pkt., 5 pkts. $1.00. 
ARABIS, Rock Cress (p) 
ALPINA SNOWCAP—6 inch white flowers form 
shining white cushions. This Alpine rock or wall. 
cress is an ideal early spring flower for the rock 
garden, as an edging plant, or for planting slopes. 
Pkt. 10c, 1% oz. 75c. ; 
ARCTOTIS, African Daisy(a) 
Lovely branching plant with daisy-like narrow- 
red spurs, yellow 
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petaled flowers blooming from June to Decem- 
ber. Location: full sun. Culture: medium to light 
soil. Use: bedding, or mixed border Purposes. 
GRANDIS—2-3 ft. Single silvery white flowers 
with lilac shading and dark center. Pkt. 10¢, 
1/16 oz. 75c. 2 
HYBRID AUTUMN SHADES—2-3 ft. Large 
daisy-like flowers of rich autumn shades—burnt 
orange, bronzy orange, yellow, and cream. Pkt. ;: 
20c, 1/16 oz. 90c. 
ASPARAGUS (p) 
These ornamental varieties of asparagus are 
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popularly used for soft backgrounds for bou-— 
quets, floral baskets and sprays. Being slow to 
germinate, seed should be soaked in warm water _ 
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before planting. 
PLUMOSUS NANUS (Lace Fern) — Produces 
fine bright green sprays. Grows well in. shady 
places. Height 3 feet. ; 
PLUMOSUS ROBUSTUS—This is the climbing 
form of Lace Fern. Pkt. 15c.- 
SPRENGERI (Emerald Feather) —A plant of 
graceful drooping foliage branches, excellent for ve 
hanging baskets. Pkt. 15c. 
F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
