
Read This, 
Plant-Growers 
Make the most of your 1947 opportunity. Have 
plenty of Vegetable and Flower Plants for the 
demand that will come again in the spring. 
Plan to get your share of the profits from this business. We suggest below some of the better strains to grow. Make your selection 
now and order your seed early. Seed of some items is in quite short supply. 
Flower Varieties 
Ageratum, Blue Boy. Compact, uniform 4-inch plants. 
Deep blue flowers. 3;0z. 65c.; Moz. $2; oz. $6. 
Ageratum, Midget Blue. Dwarf, 3-inch plants, covered 
with blue flowers. ;;0z. 65c.; Yoz. $2; oz. $6. 
Alyssum, Carpet of Snow. Dwarf flat plants covered with 
small white flowers. oz. 35c.; oz. $1; 14Ib. $3. 
Alyssum, Violet Queen. Violet flowers on round 4inch 
plants, 10 inches across. loz. 45c.; oz. $1.35; 14lb. $4. 
Aster, W. R. American Beauty, Mixed. Full flower heads; 
2\4-foot plants. Voz. 35c.; Woz. 55c.; oz. $1.65; 14lb. $5. 
Aster, W. R. Branching, Mixed. Large double flowers on 
244-foot plants. Moz. 45c.; oz. $1.35; Mlb. $4. 
Aster, W. R. Queen of Market, Mixed. Early double 
blooms; 20-in. plants. loz. 25c.; oz. $1.35; 14lb. $4. 
Balsam, Dwarf Bush, Torch (Vermilion-red) and Mixed. 
Fine for 8-inch pot-plants. Each, ;s0z. 45c.; Moz. $1.35; 
oz. $4; lb. $12. 
Bellis perennis, Extra Double Giant. Double daisies for 
baskets. Dark Red, Rose, White and Mixed. Each, 
soe, 65c.; Woz. $2; oz. $6. 
Calendula, Ball’s Orange. Bright golden orange with 
lighter centers. Yoz. 35c.; Woz. 65c.; oz. $2. 
Calendula, Double Mixed. Extra-large flowers in orange 
and yellow. Woz. 20c.; oz. 55c.; W4lb. $1.65. 
Candytuft, Giant White Hyacinth-flowered. Spikes of 
snow-white florets. Ht. 18 in. Woz. 30c.; oz. 85c. 
Carnation, Chabaud’s Giant Outdoor, Mixed. Fragrant 
double flowers. Ht. 20 in. }50z. 40c.; Moz. $1.25; oz. $3.50. 
Carnation, Dwarf Double Red Grenadin. Dwarf, scarlet 
perennial, 15 inches high. Very fine. s0z. 40c.; 14oz. $1.20; 
oz. $3.50; YIb. $10. 
Carnation, Early Dwarf Vienna, Double Mixed. Early, 
perennial, 14 inches. -;;0z. 55c.; Y4oz. $1.65; oz. $5; Ib. $15. 
Centaurea cyanus, Jubilee Gem. Compact 12-inch plants; 
deep blue flowers. oz. 30c.; Moz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. 
Centaurea cyanus, Super-Giant, Formula Mixed. Fine 
strain, long stems. Ht. 3 ft. 14oz. 20c.; oz. 55c.; Yb. $1.65. 
Cosmos, Sensation, Mixed. Flowers 4 inches across on 
heavy 4-foot plants. Moz. 35c.; oz. $1. 
Dahlia, Unwin’s XXX Dwarf Hybrids. Double and semi- 
double on 2-foot plants. 1¢oz. 55c.; Woz. $1; oz. $3. 
Dimorphotheca aurantiaca, Mixed. Dark-centered African 
Daisies on 15-inch plants. Moz. 45c.; oz. $1.35; Wwlb. $4. 
Globe Amaranth, Dwarf Purple. Clover-like flowers on 
8-inch plants for pots. Moz. 35c.; oz. $1; lb. $3. 
Helichrysum monstrosum, Mixed. Popular strawflower 
in a great range of colors. Moz. 40c.; oz. $1.25; W4Ib. $3.75. 
Larkspur, Giant Imperial Mixed. Base preaching, 3-foot 
plants with double flowers. 140z.40c.; oz. $1.20; Mlb. $3.50. 
Lobelia erinus, Crystal Palace. Dark blue flowers on 4-inch 
bronze-green-leaved plants. 50z. 30c.; 140z. 90c.; oz. $2.75. 
Marigold, Dwarf Single French, Flash. Tangerine, over- 
Raid red. Voz. 30c.; Moz. 50c.; oz. $1.50; M4Ib. $4.50. 

Flower Varieties 
Marigold, Dwarf Double Sunkist. Golden orange, crested 
centers; orange guard petals; 2 inches across on 8-inch round 
plants fie for pots. 14oz. 50c.; oz. $1.50; 4Ib. $4.50. 
Marigold, Guinea Gold. Gold-orange double flowers 3 
inches across on 214-ft. plants. Moz. 30c.; oz. $1; Mlb. $3. 
Marigold, Yellow Supreme. Creamy Jemon-yellow loose 
flowers on 2}4-foot plants. loz. 35c.; Yoz. 60c.; oz. $1.75. 
Marigold, Dwarf Double French, Scarlet Glow. Scarlet, 
aging tangerine. Ht. 10 in. Voz. 30c.; Woz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. 
Marigold, Dwarf Double Butterball. Butter-yellow tipped 
maroon, Early. Ht. 8 in. Woz. 30c.; Yoz. 50c.; oz. $1.50. 
Marigold, Dwarf Double Harmony. Orange crest; maroon- 
brown guard petals. Ht. 14 in. Moz. 35c.; oz. $1; Yb. $3. 
Marigold, Dwarf Double Spry. Small Harmony flowers on 
compact 9-inch plants. Moz. 50c.; oz. $1.50; Mlb. $4.50. 
Myosotis alpestris, Victoria. Round, compact, 8-inch 
biennial for pots and baskets. Blue Ball (deep blue,) Pale 
Blue, Indigo Blue, Rose, White and Mixed. Each, 
fsoz. 45c.; Woz. $1.35; oz. $4; Ib. $12. 
Petunia, Single Bedding, Dwarf Howard’s Star. Blue- 
purple with white star. New. ;0z. 65c.; Yoz. $2; oz. $6. 
Petunia, Single Dwarf Bedding, Celestial Rose. Satiny 
deep rose. ;0z. 55c.; 14oz. $1.65; oz. $5, 
Petunia, Single Dwarf Bedding, Mixed. Nice color bal- 
ance. ;0z. 50c.; Woz. $1.25; oz. ares $11. 
Petunia, Dwarf California Giants. Ruffled, 5-inch flowers; 
dwarf plants for pots. Unexcelled. Tr. Pkt. $1; oz. $1.75; 
#02. $2.75; ps0z. $5; Voz. $9; Woz. $15. 
Phlox Drummondi, Half-Dwarf Mixed. Brilliant blooms 
on 12-inch plants. Woz. $1; oz. $3; Ib. $9. 
Portulaca, Large-flowering Double, Mixed. Wonderful 
array of bright colors. ~;0z. 45c.; Moz. $1.35; oz. $4. 
Salpiglossis, Candelabra, Mixed. Beautiful veined, funnel- 
shaped flowers on 21%-foot plants. 14oz. 30c.; oz. 90c 
Salvia, Bonfire (Scarlet Sage). Bright scarlet, 2 feet high. 
Yoz. 75c.; Woz. $1.35; oz. $4.50; lb. $15; Ib. $55. 
Scabiosa, Super Giant, Mixed. Very double long-stemmed 
flowers on 3-foot plants. Yoz. 35c.; oz. $1; MW4lb. $3. 
Snapdragon, Rustproof Half-Dwarf, Mixed. 
stemmed 18-in. plants.. loz. 60c.; oz. $1; oz. $3. 
Stocks, Dwarf 10-Weeks, Mixed. Excellent for pots or flats. 
Compact 12-inch plants. loz. 40c.; Moz. 65c.; oz. $2. 
Verbena Large-flowering, Mixed. Fine heads of florets on 
12-inch plants. Yoz. 30c.; Woz. 55c.; oz. $1.65; lb. $5. 
Zinnia, California Giant, Mixed. Huge double flowers on 
3-foot plants. Moz. 45c.; oz. $1.35; Ywlb. $4. f 
Zinnia, Dwarf Double-Flowered, Mixed. Bushy, 18-inch 
plants with an abundance of fully double flowers, 2 inches 
across, held above the foliage. Woz. 35c.; oz. $1; Mlb. $3. 
Zinnia, Gold Medal Giant Dahlia-flowered, Mixed. Extra- 
fine. Ht. 3 ft. Yoz. 45c.; oz. $1.35; Ib. $4. 
Zinnia, Lilliput, Mixed. Very deep fully double small flow- 
ers on 18-inch plants. Moz. 35c.; oz. $1; 4b. $3 
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Vegetable Varieties 
Broccoli, Italian Green Sprouting. An excellent strain of 
this popular vegetable. Moz. 30c.; 0z. 90c.; 14Ib. $2.65. 
Cabbage, Penn State Ballhead. Very hard-heading; round 
and solid. Oz. 75c.; 4Ib. $2.20; Ib. $6.50. 
Cabbage, Perfection Drumhead Savoy XXX. Hard, heav- 
ily crimped dark green heads. Oz. 70c.; M4lb. $2; lb. $6. 
Cabbage, Copenhagen Market. Almost round, very hard. 
Early. Good yielder. Oz. 65c.; 14Ib. $1.85; Ib. $5.50. 
Cauliflower, The Forbes. Deep round well-protected pure 
white curds. Moz. $1.25; oz. $3.85; 14Ib. $11.50. 
Celeriac, Dwarf Moonarchie. Large smooth roots free from 
side roots; short tops. Oz. 90c.; 4Ib. $2.65. 
Celery, Giant Pascal. The best Jate green variety. Fine 
keeper. Excellent flavor. Moz. 25c.; oz. 70c.; Y4lb. $2. 
Celery, Tall Golden Self Blanching. Extra-fine yellow, 
self-blanching. loz. 55c.; oz. $1.65; 4b. $5. 
Celery, King Pascal. The last word in the summer Pascal- 
type Celery. Moz. 55c.; oz. $1.65; Mlb. $5. 
Eggplant, Black Beauty. Large purplish black fruits on 
sturdy branching plants. Moz. 30c.; oz. 80c.; 4lb. $2.25. 
Kohlrabi, White Vienna Short Leaf. Very early smooth 
white bulbs. loz. 20c.; oz. 50c.; 4b. $1.50. 
Lettuce, Great Lakes. Large leaves, firm heads. With- 
stands heat, resists tip-burn. Oz. 55c.; M4lb. $1.70; Ib. $5. 
Lettuce, Imperial No. 847. Fine solid cabbage heads; 
crumpled blistered leaves. Oz. 35c.; 4b. $1.10; Ib. $3.25. 
Lettuce, Romaine Trianon Cos. Compact, upright 12- 
inch heads, blunt, solid. Oz. 25c.; 4b. 75c.; Ib. $2.25. 
Lettuce, White Boston N. J. Special. Pale green-leaved 
type without red tinge. Oz. 25c.; M4lb. 75c.; Ib. $2.25. 
Onion, Yellow Sweet Spanish. Large, golden yellow. 
Very mild. Keep well. Oz. 70c.; 4lb. $2; Ib. $6. 
Parsley, Selected Extra-Double Curled. Compact, finely 
cut, densely curled dark green leaves. Mlb. 50c.; Ib. $1.50. 
Pepper, California Wonder. Blocky square-ended, four- 
nosed, deep green fruits. Oz. 70c.; 14lb. $2; Ib. $6. 
Pepper, Worldbeater. Large, medium-early, 5 x 314 inches 
thick, mild-fleshed. Oz. 70c.; M4lb. $2; Ib. $6. 
Tomato, Dwarf Stone. Close-jointed, vigorous, productive. 
Late, large, smooth, red, solid. Oz. $1.10; 4b. $3.20. 
Tomato, Italian Red Plum. Clusters of solid, red, 214 inch 
oval fruits in abundance. Oz. $1.15; M4lb. $3.35. 
Tomato, Marglobe (Certified). Big, smooth, uniform, scar- 
let, midseason globe. Very solid. Oz. 80c.; M4lb. $2.35. 
Tomato, Ponderosa or Beefsteak. Very large; purplish pink 
midseason, acid-free variety. Oz. $1.15; 14Ib. $3.35. 
Tomato, Rutgers (Certified). Very large scarlet, solid, 
heavy globes. Good yielder. Oz. 90c.; 14Ib. $2.65. 
Tomato, Stokesdale. A heavy-yielding Marglobe type ma- 
turing over a week earlier. Oz. 85c.; 144Ib. $2.50. 
Tomato, Valiant. Extra-large, solid round red fruits matur- 
ing very early. Oz. 90c.; 14Ib. $2.65. 
