
PLATT’S FLOWER SEED 
for 1945 

ALL AMERICA SELECTIONS 
Each year growers enter their choicest new 
creations in competition for the awards. Only a 
few receive the higher awards of Gold, Silver or 
Bronze Medals or Honorable Mention. In turn we 
offer only such as we believe adapted to our trade. 
On this page there is room for only a few of the 
more recent introductions. Earlier introductions 
will be found on pages 48 to 60. 
Marigold Flash. New single Dwarf French All America 
Silver Medal Winner. Brilliant cut flower. Rich colors range 
from vivid red through bronze and yellow. Early profuse 
bloomer. Pkts. (100 seeds), 25c. each. See back cover. 
Petunia Cheerful. The highest flower award for 1944 
All-America competition, receiving the Bronze Medal award. 
Cheerful is clear light pink with a slight suffusion of sal- 
mon. It shows up marvelously under artificial light as well 
as during the day. Compact growing for bedding use, suit- 
able for pots and window boxes; the foot-tall mound shaped 
plants are practically covered with 2%%-inch flowers of good 
substance. Blooming starts almost as soon as plants are 
ready to set out in open ground and continue until frozen. 
Pkt., 25c. each. 
Marigold Mammoth Mum. Awarded Honorable Mention 
1944 All-America Selections. The largest chrysanthemum- 
flowered Marigold, and a clese rival to the big. fluffy Crys- 
anthemum. Bushy, strong, erect plants reach three feet by 
August, when long-stemmed, fluffy, sulphur yellow flowers 
appear to almost amaze one with their huge size, 4 inches 
across and 2 inches deep. Flowering from August until 
freezing weather, they make a colorful show in the garden 
and give long lasting cut flowers for the house. The foliage 
is rich, dark green and ornamental at all times. Pkt., 25c.; 
Y¥%-oz., T5c. 
Gaillardia Pinwheel. The best novelty in annual Gaillar- 
dias. A single, 2%4-inch, wine-colored flower with the outer 
half of petals a silvery white on strong 12-inch stems, cer- 
tainly unique, and a long continuous bloomer. Pkt., 15c. 
each. 
Alyssum Violet Queen. A new, very pretty, bright violet 
which is a great improvement over Lilac Queen, being much 
deeper and holding its color throughout the summer. The 
plant is dwarf and compact like Little Gem, making it ideal 
for edging or bedding. Pkt., 10c.; %4-0z., 40c. 
Delphinium, Pacific Giants, All Shades. The newest con- 
tender for supremacy in Delphinium. Huge spikes on strong, 
hard, graceful stems. Considered the finest strain in exist- 
ence. It is also partially resistant to mildew. Pkt., 35c.; 
%-oz., 1.50. 
Bluejay Series. Clear medium to dark blue. Pkt., 50c. 
Blue Bird. True blue, white bee ............ Pkt., 50c. 
Summer Skies. Clearest light blue ......... Pkt., 50c. 
Guinevere Series. Pinkish-lavender ....... Pkt., 50c. 
Galahad Series. Enormous pure white ...... Pkt., 50c. 

Delphinium, Pacific Giants 
Pearly Gates. A superb, glistening white, early flowering 
Ipomea (Morning Glory), a counterpart to Heavenly Blue; 
same vigorous vines covered with flowers from mid-summer 
until frost. Received AA Silver Medal Award 1942. Pkts., 
15e.; Special Pkt., 25c.; oz., $1.25. 
Marigold Dwarf French Double Butterball. A new addi- 
tion to the Harmony type, only 8 inches tall, literally covered 
with flowers, lovely, soft, butter yellow; the crested center 
petals bear a touch of maroon at the tip. Early flowering. 
Received AA Bronze Medal Award 1942. Pkts., 10c.; oz., 
$1.50. 
Marigold Dwarf French Double Melody. Another new, 
brilliant orange Harmony type of unusual beauty and unifor- 
mity. Plants 12 inches, flower early, freely and well into fall. 
Extremely useful for bedding or edging and make excellent 
pot plants; very effective with Blue Ageratum. Received 
AA Bronze Medal Award 1942. Pkts., 10c.; oz., $1.50. 
Marigold Scarlet Glow. Received Honorable Mention 
1941. The brightest red of all dwarf double French Mari- 
golds. Scarlet turning to tangerine. Profuse blooming, suited 
for borders and cutting. Pkts., 10c.; oz., $1.50. 
