The finest FLOWER SEEDS in the world 
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. Refer to Page 27 for complete 
data. 
The initials “A-A” indicate winners of the All- 
America Awards. 

AGERATUM (et)-—Cculture II, Cover \-in. Blooms Ht. 
early summer to frost. 
Blue Cap—New, dwarf. Rich, deep blue. Pkt. 15c. Ge 
Blue Perfection—Deep Amethyst-blue. she 
Midget Blue—1940 “A-A."" Azure blue. Pkt. 25. 2-3” 
ALYSSUM (a) e—aAnwnuaAts. Culture II. Cover Ys-in. 
Blooms early summer to frost. 
Carpet of Snow—White flowers. Plants 1l4 ft. across. 3" 
Little Gem—Clouds of honey-scented white flowers. 
Lilac-Queen—Lavender-lilac flowers. 6” 
Violet Queen—Dwarf, compact, free flowering. Sweet 
scented; rich, deep violet. Pkt. 15c. 
ALYSSUM (hp) e—PERENNIALS. Culture VI. Cover 
¥y-in. Blooms early spring. 
Saxatile Compactum (Gold Dust)—Brilliant golden- 
yellow flowers and grayish-green foliage. 12% 
ANCHUSA, Blue Bird (a) @—Culture II. Cover seeds 
Yg-in. Sprays of indigo blue flower. 20-24” 
ANTIRRHINUM (a) ® (Snapdragon)—cul. 
ture I, Cover ¥-in. Sow early. They germinate slowly. 
Meximum (Tallest Varieties)——Rust-resistant. Best for 
wealth of flower spikes. Mixed. Pkt. l5c. 
Large Flowered (Tall Giant)—Fine for bedding or cut- 
ting. Long, heavy spikes. Mixed. Pkt. l5c. 
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. 15c. 
Guinea Gold—Delightful flowers of bronzy orange 
blended with yellow. Bloom early. Pkt. 1l5c. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) (hp) e—cuiture vi. 
Covers \%-in. Prefers light shade, fairly rich soil. 18-24” 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-Spurred—Extremely large 
flowers, wide range pastel colors. Pkt. 20c. 
ARCTOTIS (Blue-eyed African Daisy) (a) 
—Culture I. Cover l%-in. Blooms to frost. Prefers sun. 30” 
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. Var. 
American Branching—Most popular. 312 to 4-in. double 
blooms. Branching, long stems. All colors. 24-36" 
California Giant Improved—5-in. double flowers, with 
long curled petals; stems 1)2 to 2-ft. long. Branching. 
All colors. Pkt. 15c. 24-36"" 
Giant Crego (Wilt-resistant)—Flowers 4 to 5-in. double, 
petals curled and twisted. Vigorous, branching. Long 
stems. All colors. Pkt. l5c. 24" 
Giant Crego Navy Blue—1943 "A-A.” argely 4-in. 
double flowers, deep purple blue. Pkt. 25c. 12-20” 
Queen of the Market (Wilt-resistant)—First to bloom. 
Nearly round, double, 3-in. flowers, long stems. Spread- 
ing. All colors. 18% 
BABY’S BREATH—See Gypsophila. 


BACHELOR’S BUTTON (a) (Centaurea or 
Cornflower)—cuiture IV. Cover 1/:-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. 15c. 
Red Boy—Deep glowing red. Pkt. 15c. 
White—Glistening snow-white. 
Mixed— 
BALLOON VINE (Love-in-a-Puff) (a)—Culture III. 
Cover Y2-in. Rapid growing climber. White flowers, 
succeeded by small, balloon-like seed-pots. 
BALSAM (Lady-Slipper) (a) ©—Cuture II. Cover Y4-in. 
Double, camellia-like flowers. Wants partial shade, 
plenty of moisture. Sow late. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER (Didiscus) (a)—Culture I. Cover 
seeds Yg-in. Blooms midsummer. Clusters of lavender- 
blue 2¥2-in. flowers, like tiny parasols. 
BURNING BUSH or FIRE BUSH—See Kochia. 
CALENDULA (a) (Pot Marigold)_—cuiture 1. 
Cover Y4-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. 15c. 
Orange King—Extra fine, deep orange, dark center 
Orange Shaggy—’A-A" 1935. Deep orange, lighter 
centers; Chrysanthemum-like blooms. 
Mixed— 
CALLIOPSIS (a) (Tickseed)—cutture 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 
Y4-in. Blooms in 8 weeks. Blooms all season if not 
allowed to seed. Will grow in dry, sandy soil. 
. CARNATION (c)—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 
Y2-in. Broad tropical leaves and brilliant colored fruits. 
Needs good soil, ample sun and moisture. 
CELOSIA (Cockscomb) (a)- culture 1. 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 14-in. Bushy plants, 
many rosette-like flowers set along stem. 
CLEOME (Spider Plant), Pink Queen (a) 
—Culture II. Cover Yy-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 4-in. 
Long blooming season. Daisy-like yellow flowers with 
broad fluted petals. Long stems. 
CORNFLOWER—See Bachelor’s Button. 
COSMOS (a)—culture Iv. Cover seeds 1/,-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"' 
24" 
18-20" 
4" 
Var. 
18°’ 
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6-12” 
15”” 
24" 
24” 
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