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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. 
TO SOW 
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. Hspecially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Indoors: Use a well drained soil composed of 1 part sand, 
1 leaf mold, 1 garden loam. Mix Formacide with soil to pre- 
vent damping off (1b. 75c). Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover VITA-A 
lightly (don’t cover fine seeds like petunia), water with fine PLANT 
mist sprayer; cover with glass and shade. When sprouted BANDS 
bring to light and when a few inches high transplant into 
Garden Flats or cold frame; after danger of frost is past, see 
transplant outdoors. page 5 
HOTBED—Is an outdoor greenhouse, 
beneath the soil to generate the heat. 
with fresh manure 
COLDFRAME—The same as a hotbed but without the heat. 

SPERGON 
PREVENTS DAMPING-OFF 
when dusted on seeds whether sown in fields or in flats. 
- INCREASES YIELD 
It is a non- 
poisonous, non-metallic dust which adheres readily to the seed forming a 
protective and disinfectant coating against harmful fungi causing damp- 
ing-off and other organisms of disease which might get on the seed, re- 
sulting in better stands and greater yields. 
the seed may be treated at any time; it does not deteriorate with age and 
will not spoil the innoculation of legumes. 
seeds except beet. 
ABRONIA (Sand Verbena) ra 
Umbellata Rosea. Rapid rockery creeper, 
with rosy pink small flowers, drought 
resistant ............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 witee enhanced by contrast- 
ing dark centers....Pkt. 15c; %0z. $1.00 

Ageratum Midget Blue 
It has an advantage in that 
Recommended for all garden 
Try it especially on Lima Beans, 
2 oz. 45c; lb. $2.16; 5 Ibs. $9.95 
ADONIS 
Aestivalis a. Showy crimson flowers, 
VUNE= TUL) L2n Ins, orteraious oteters weeaekt. L0¢ 
Vernalis ». Golden yellow, blooming in 
early Spring, 12 in..Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. $1.00 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p 
A dainty fiower 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; % oz. 50c 
Carpet of Snow. ‘‘Select Strain” a. White, 
spreading, 3 in..... 
Little Gem ra. White, erect and compact, 
BRCLID eras) thoes che artes ea acze ile Pkt. 13c; % oz. 50c 
Saxatile Compactum 7. Golden yellow, 
DM LIIAS Pe te ianeeeietens teen Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Serpyllifolium. Silvery leaves, dwarf 
CALLVIVCllOnveyO) LMs aise ncanete cle, < Pkt. 35c 
Violet Queen (New 1941). 
A very rich 
deep shade of violet. 
Sweetly scented. 
Dwarf, compact, neat plants are free 
Pkt. 15c; %4 oz. 50c 
AMOWERIVE Ta eictelcnsls, oles 
“Tf you create something, you Hed | 
be something.”—Goethe 
..Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c 


Arctotis Hybrids 
Ageratum 
Universally popular blue “;swer 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 
flaxverss 8 ainzueee oe Pkt. 10c: % oz. 50c 
Fairy Pink (New ’37). Soft salmon-rose- 
PIN yes de ose ekloe Pkt. 25c; % oz. $2.50 
Midget Blue (S.M., see 1940). Com- 
pact, azure blue, 3 i 
but 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.50 
AMARANTHUS a 
Ornamental foliage plant, prefers full 
sun, ordinary soil. 
Molten Fire. The showiest, brilliant 
poinsettia-like tips. Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. $1.00 
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for. Summer rockery, rapid 
Spreaders GCN os ec wscenie os cveie ae eis Pkt. 25c 
ANCHUSA a-p 
A majestic blue flower, produced in ra- 
cimes (perennial). or head-like clusters 
(annual). Italicas prefer partial shade. 
Blue Bird (“B.M., A.A.S., 35’) a. Attrac- 
tive, compact, indigo-blue cutflower, 20 
DT SPs Ainyksc1a ee atover sneha Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c 
Capensis b. A forget-me-not blue, Win- 
ter-kills and reseeds itself, fine cutflower, 
Ss LM oh ere vehe csc eerie Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Italica, Dropmore Variety ». Loose heads 
of gentian blue, beautiful, June to Sept. 
blooming if not allowed to seed, 4 ft. 
Pkt. 25c; % oz. 60c 
UTA 
acaulis: stemless 
23-25 Warren Street 
aestivalis: Summer 

albus: white 
alpestris: alpine 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN Z. 
amabilis: lovely 
New York 7, N. Y. 
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