VARIETY 
Per Half 
Doz. Doz. 
DIANTHUS (Pinks) 
This great family is comprised of many varieties and species. They 
are worthy of a place in every planting and their bright colors and 
fragrance make them essentiai in good floral arrangements. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS (Sweet William) 
An old fashioned flower of which we never tire. 
Loads of colorful blooms are produced in June. 
Excellent for color masses in beds or for cutting. 
Very hardy, easy to grow. We offer the following 
varieties: 
HOMEEAND@a. 2-8 ee 1.00 .60 
New. Large trusses; deep red with sharply defined 
white eye. 
_ MIDGET MIXED --- ede et Pea) 1.00 .60 

Dwarf variety much used for borders. Mixed 
colors of wide range. Long blooming season. 


NEWPORT PINK -- oe an e200 .60 
Beautiful salmon pink color. Fine for cutting. 
SCARE Ee BEAU IRY cha onan fa 1.00 .60 
Brightest scarlet color for massed display. 
VAUGHAN’S SPECIAL MIXTURE eas == 1.00 .60 
Excellent strain of vigorous growing plants with 
wide range of brilliant mixed colors. 
EVERBLOOMING HARDY SWEET WILLIAM 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCCINEUS FLORA PLENA --_ 1.00 .60 
A beautiful summer blooming variety as it bears 
brilliant fiery crimson blooms all through the sea- 
son. Very hardy and a sturdy grower. 
DIANTHUS LOVELINESS 
A truly lovely dianthus. Lacy, curling petals of ex- 
quisite orchid pink color. Very fragrant and one of 
our finest plants for a low border, edging or rockery. 
6 for 75c; 12 for $1.25 

DIANTHUS KNAPPI (Species) 
KNAPPI ------------------------------------ 1.25 15 
Bright golden yellow blooms on short stems. Fol- 
iage is grassy green. Very dwarf and an out- 
standing variety for edging or rockery. 
DIANTHUS SWEET WIVELSFIELD (Species) 
SWEET WIVELSFIELD ------------------------ 1.25 15 
The true perennial type with single flowers in 
mixed colors. Fine for mixed bouquets. 
Los. Angeles, California, Nov. 11, 1945 
Richards Gardens, Plainwell, Mich. 
Gentlemen: Box of Peonies arrived today. They are in such 
perfect condition that | hasten to express my pleasure at the lovely 
stock you’ sent. Many Thanks —Alexander Logan. 
Amarillo, Texas, No. 21, 1944 
Richards Gardens, Plainwell, Mich. 
Dears Sirs: My order was rec’d. Some days ago, and the Phlox 
plants were such nice ones, and nicely packed too. | am delighted 
with them, and hope to receive a spring catalog, Thanks. Yours truly, 
Mrs. C. V. Bradford 
MICHIGAN CUSTOMERS PLEASE ADD 3% SALES TAX 
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