The finest FLOWER SEEDS in the world 
AGERATUM (ea)—culture II. Cover Y-in. Blooms 
KEY TO SYMBOLS 
The symbols after the name of each flower give 
you the following information: 
(a)—Annual (hhp)—Half-hardy Perennial 
(b)—Biennial ®—Suited to full shade 
(hp)—Hardy Perennial @—Suited to semi-shade 
Information on how to grow is indicated by the 
Culture Number. 
data. 
The initials “A-A” indicate winners of the All- 
America Awards. 
Refer to Page 27 for complete 
early summer to frost. 
Blue Cap—New, dwarf. Rich, deep blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Blue Perfection—Deep Amethyst-blue. 
Midget Blue—1940 ’‘A-A."" Azure blue. Pkt. 25. 
ALYSSUM (a) e—ANNUALS. Culture II. Cover Y4-in. 
Blooms early summer to frost. 
Carpet of Snow—White flowers. 
Plants 11% ft. across. 
Little Gem—Clouds of honey-scented white flowers. 
Lilac-Queen—Lavender-lilac flowers. 
Violet Queen—Dwarf, compact, free flowering. Sweet 
scented; rich, deep violet. Pkt. 15c. 
ALYSSUM (hp) e—PERENNIALS. Culture VI. Cover 
Y¥g-in. Blooms early spring. 
Saxatile Compactum 
(Gold Dust)—Brilliant golden- 
yellow flowers and grayish-green foliage. 
ANCHUSA, Blue Bird (a) @—Culture II. Cover seeds 
Yy-in. Sprays of indigo blue flower. 
ANTIRRHINUM (a) ® (Snapdragon)—cul- 
ture I, Cover 4-in. Sow early. They germinate slowly. 
Maximum (Tallest Varieties)—Rust-resistant. 
wealth of flower spikes. 
Best for 
Mixed. Pkt. 1l5c. 
Large Flowered (Tall Giant)—Fine for bedding or cut- 
ting. Long, heavy spikes. 
Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
Super Majestic (Semi-tall)—Large flowers on semi-tall 
plant. 
Rust-proof. Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
Half-Dwarf (Large Flowered)—Very good for bedding. 
Heavy spikes and good length. Mixed. Pkt. l5c. 
Guinea Gold—Delightful flowers of bronzy orange 
blended with yellow. Bloom early. Pkt. l5c. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) (hp) e—cuiture vi. 
Covers \-in. Prefers light shade, fairly rich soil. 
Mrs. 
flowers, wide range pastel colors. 
Scott Elliott’s Long-Spurred—Extremely large 
Pkt. 20c. 
ARCTOTIS (Blue-eyed African Daisy) (a) 
—Culture I. Cover Y-in. Blooms to frost. Prefers sun. 
Grandis—Pure white blooms, bluish center, gold band. 
ARMERIA (Thrift) (hp)—Rock-garden or edging plant 
of bright rose and white. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTER (a)—culture I. Cover Y-in. Need rich soil, 
good sun. 
American Branching—Most popular. 31% to 4-in. double 
blooms. 
Branching, long stems. All colors. 
California Giant Improved—sS-in. double flowers, with 
long curled petals; stems 112 to 2-ft. long. Branching. 
All 
colors. Pkt. 15c. 
Giant Crego (Wilt-resistant)—Flowers 4 to 5-in. double, 
petals curled and twisted. Vigorous, branching. Long 
stems. 
Giant Crego Navy Blue—1943 
double flowers, deep purple blue. Pkt. 25c. 
All colors. Pkt. 15c. 
"B-A." argely 4-in. 
Queen of the Market (Wilt-resistant)—First to bloom. 
Nearly round, double, 3-in. flowers, long stems. Spread- 
ing. All colors. 
BABY’S BREATH—See Gypsophila. 
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BACHELOR’S BUTTON (a) (Centaurea or 
Cornflower) —culture IV. Cover \4-in. 
Blue Boy—Very fine, fully double. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Imperialis—These Giant Sweet Sultans bloom in deli- 
cately colored fringed blossoms. Sow early. Pkt. l5c. 
Jubilee Gem—"’A-A” 1937. Completely covered with 
large, double, deep blue flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
Pinkie—Double, deep pink. Pkt. l5c. 
Red Boy—Deep glowing red. Pkt. l5c. 
White—Glistening snow-white. 
Mixed— 
BALLOON VINE (Love-in-a-Puff) (a)—Culture III. 
Cover 1!-in. Rapid growing climber. White flowers, 
succeeded by small, balloon-like seed-pots. 
BALSAM (Lady-Slipper) (a) @—Cuture II. Cover 4-in. 
Double, camellia-like flowers. Wants partial shade, 
plenty of moisture. Sow late. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER (Didiscus) (a)—Culture I. Cover 
seeds lf-in. Blooms midsummer. Clusters of lavender- 
blue 21-in. flowers, like tiny parasols. 
BURNING BUSH or FIRE BUSH—See Kochia. 
CALENDULA (a) (Pot Marigold)—cuiture 1. 
Cover l4-in. Midsummer to frost. Grows anywhere. 
Stands drought and heat. Transplant to 12 to 16-in. apart. 
Campfire Improved—Double flowers, deep orange. 
Heavy stems. Pkt. l5c. 
Orange King—Extra fine, deep orange, dark center 
Orange Shaggy—’'A-A” 1935. Deep orange, lighter 
centers; Chrysanthemum-like blooms. 
Mixed— 
CALLIOPSIS (a) (Tickseed)—culiure IV. Cover 
Yg-in. Blooms all summer. Bright varied combinations. 
Golden Crown—"A-A” 1938. Improved rich yellow, 
maroon center. Pkt. 15c. 
Tall, Mixed— 
CAMPANULA (Canterbury Bells) (a)—cui- 
ture I. Cover g-in. Blooms 5 to 6 months after seeding. 
Bushy plants, bell-shaped flowers. 
Single—All colors—white, pink, blue and lilac. 
Single and Double Mixed—Fine for summer borders. 
CANDYTUFT (Iberis) (a)—ANNUALS: Culture III. Cover 
\4-in. Blooms in 8 weeks. Blooms all séason if not 
allowed to seed. Will grow in dry, sandy soil. 
CARNATION (qa)—culture I. Cover ¥-in. 
Chaubaud’s Giant—Double, extra large, clove-scented. 
Blooms 5 months after seeding. Pkt. 15c, 
CASTOR BEAN (Ricinus) (a)—Culture II, Cover seeds 
Y-in. Broad tropical leaves and brilliant colored fruits. 
Needs good soil, ample sun and moisture. 
CELOSIA (Cockscomb) (a)—culture I. Cover 
Yg-in. Midsummer to. frost. 
Childsii Type (Chinese Woolflower)—Large heads like 
wool chenille balls of bright, rich red. 
CENTAUREA—See Bachelor’s Button. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (a)_ culture II. Cover 1%-in. 
Favorite flower for fall bloom. Pleasing color range. 
Painted Daisy—Blooms profusely during summer. Some 
of one color but most have gorgeous multi-colored bands. 
Single Mixed— 
CLARKIA (a)—Culture IV. Cover %4-in. Bushy plants, 
many rosette-like flowers set along stem. 
CLEOME (Spider Plant), Pink Queen (a) 
—Culture II, Cover Y4-in. 1942 “A-A.’’ Huge heads of 
refreshing pink. Turn to white before falling. Pkt. 15c. 
CLOVER STRAWFLOWER—See Everlasting Flowers. 
COCKSCOMB—See Celosia. 
COLUMBINE—See Aquilegia. 
CONEFLOWER—See Rudbeckia. 
COREOPSIS (hp)—culture VI. Cover seeds 1/-in. 
Long blooming season. Daisy-like yellow flowers with 
broad fluted petals. Long stems. 
CORNFLOWER—See Bachelor's Button. 
COSMOS (e1)—culture IV. Cover seeds 14-in. 
Dazzler—Deep crimson maroon. Flowers, 4 to 5-in. 
across, with broad, fluted petals. 1943 ""A-A."’ Pkt. 25c. 
Orange Flare—"A-A” 1935. Early flowering. 
Ht. 
12” 
8-10° 
24" 
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