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 (a)—culture II, Cover \%-in. Blooms 
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—aAnwnvaALs. Culture Il. Cover Y4-in. 
Blooms early summer to frost. 
Carpet of Snow—White flowers. Plants 1] 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%-in. Blooms early spring. 
Saxatile Compactum (Gold Dust)—Brilliant golden- 
yellow flowers and grayish-green foliage. 
ANCHUSA, Blue Bird (a) @—Culture II. Cover seeds 
Yg-in. Sprays of indigo blue flower. 
ANTIRRHINUM (a) ® (Snapdragon)—cur- 
ture I, Cover \g-in. Sow early. They germinate slowly. 
Maximum (Tallest Varieties)—Rust-resistant. Best for 
wealth of flower spikes. Mixed. Pkt. 15c: 
Large Flowered (Tail Giant)—Fine for bedding or cut- 
ting. Long, heavy spikes. Mixed. Pkt. lic. 
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. 15c. 
_ AQUILEGIA (Columbine) (hp) e—cuiture vi. 
flowers, wide range pastel colors. 
_ARCTOTIS (Blue-eyed African Daisy) (a) 
| —Culture I. Cover Yg-in. Blooms to frost. 
Covers \%-in. Prefers light shade, fairly rich soil. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Long-Spurred—Extremely large 
Pkt. 20c. 
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. 312 to 4-in. double 
blooms. Branching, long stems. All colors. 
California Giant Improved—5-in. double flowers, with 
long curled petals; stems 1) to 2-ft. long. Branching. 
All colors. Pkt. l5c. 
Giant Crego (Wilt-resistant)—Flowers 4 to 5-in. double, 
petals curled and twisted. Vigorous, branching. Long 
stems. All colors. Pkt. l5c. 
Giant Crego Navy Blue—1943 “A-A.” argely 4-in. 
double flowers, deep purple blue. Pkt. 25c. 
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 Y/-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. 15c. 
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) o—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 l-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 \4-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)—cur 
ture I. Cover l4-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 (a)—culture I. Cover Ya-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 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 (c1)—culture II, Cover \%-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 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 14-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 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. 
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