The Best 



. .. direct to you from the world famous 
California Farms where 90% of all flower 
seed is produced 


While war conditions have seriously affected the produc- 
tion of flower seed for the past three years, and conditions 
have not materially improved, we are still able to offer 
our customers the very finest quality in the varieties that 
are being grown. 
The circumstances under which seed is being produced 
are difficult, but the same careful methods that have 
resulted in California assuming its position as the center 
of the seed trade, are being followed to keep the quality 
high so that the seed that is offered is the finest in the 
world. Rigorous rouging, which means the ruthless re- 
moval of all plants not true to type or those not up to 
standard in health or vigor of growth, has enabled us to 
keep strains true, and California seed will continue to 
produce flowers that will give you greater garden pleasure. 
Of necessity we have had to cut out some varieties this 
year. We will continue to offer the most important garden 
varieties, however, and we will again add those that labor 
shortages and other causes have forced us to discontinue, ie 
as soon as possible. os 
Colorful 
PETUNIAS 
give as much color, and so many blooms with such little effort. Full sun is preferred, although 
ruffled and double types will take partial shade. Any soil will do. Plant in flats early for trans- 
planting when danger of frost is over, or plant in open when weather permits. Do not cover seed 
too deeply. Be sure soil is kept moist at all times. Petunias do well even in soil unsuited for growing 
many other flowers. 
HYBRIDA 
USE: There are varieties suitable for all 
purposes—bedding, edging, pots and win- The Tall Hybrida or Single Class 
(18-24 inches) 
dow boxes, and masses in mixed borders. 
Varieties in this class make fairly tall heavy branch- 

Petunias are unquestionably the most popular of all summer flowering annuals. No flowers — 

PETUNIA, THEODOSIA 

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GRANDIFLORA ing growth, excellent for large beds, or ornamental 
The Large Flowered Fringed Class pots, growing well under all unfavorable conditions. 
(12 inches) GENERAL DODDS—The ever-popular strong rose 
Semi-compact growth with beautifully fringed 
flowers. Where good growing conditions are pro- 
vided they are excellent for bedding or grouping 
in the mixed border. Excellent for pots. 
LACE VEIL—Richly fringed pure clear white. Many 
of our clients used this with extreme effective- 
ness in their gardens this past summer. A leader. 
Pkt 
THEODOSIA — A heavily fringed rose-pink with 
golden yellow throat. Pkt. 25c. 
DWARF ELK’S PRIDE—The deluxe of purple pe- 
tunias. Lovely deep violet purple blooms béauti- 
fully ruffled or waved. Pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. for 65c. 
New: DOUBLE 
PETUNIA 
year, 


-F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
red. Pkt, 4.5c, . Ys oz 65c; 
HOLLYWOOD STAR—Attractive rose with amber 
throat. Flowers of distinct star formation. Pkt. 
15c, Vg oz. 65c. : 
RADIANCE (New) 1941 All-America Silver Medal 
winner—Rich rose or cerise color with brown 
veined yellowish throat. Pkt. 25c, Ye oz. 85c. 
ROSE KING IMPROVED — deep clear rose pink. 
Pkt. 15¢;-¥e°oz-. 65c. é 
TOPAZ ROSE—The leading variety of the entire 
group. Deep brilliant rose with golden throat. 
Pktsl Se. -0z4-65¢e: 
HYBRIDA CHOICE MIXED—A Lago formula mix- 
ture of all the best colors. Pkt. 10c, Ye oz. 50c. 
COLOSSAL SHADES OF ROSE—'All-America’’ Flower Winner for 1946—The’ 
exquisite intensely double blooms are up to 5 inches or more across and come 
in rich rose shades—salmon-pink through rose-pink to rosy mauve. Very 
profuse blooming. Double petunias are few and far between. and this is the 
year. Quantity Mmted, "aised only. TRIAL PKT. $1.00 

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