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COREOPSIS 
Colorful bushy spreading plants flowering the 
first year from early sown seed. They bear 
masses of long stemmed bright yellow flowers 
for cutting. 2 to 3 feet. 
HALLAWELL’S DOUBLE SUNBURST — Lovely 
large flowers, semi-double and clear bright 
yellow. A great improvement over the old va- 
rieties of several years ago. 
Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 40c. 
MAYFIELD GIANT—Brilliant deep golden-yel- 
low flowers on long stems for cutting. Very 
attractive. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
COSMOS 
It is always refreshing to see well grown 
cosmos in the garden; they're such graceful, 
airy plants and the flowers are in such de- 
lightful colors. And now you can have cosmos 
blooming in mid-summer, too; the early flower- 
ing California type which has become so popu- 
lar recently. 
EARLY CRESTED-—You'll find these very inter- 
esting. Some flowers are all double, others are 
crested centers with a wide ray of outside 
petals, still others may be large single. All of 
them are lovely. Separate colors of Crimson, 
Pink, White, and in Mixture. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
SENSATION COSMOS 
Not so long ago, cosmos bloomed only in the 
fall of the year. Now, SENSATION, the modern 
California cosmos blooms in mid-summer, 10 to 
12 weeks from sowing the seeds. The giant 
flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and the broad 
overlapping petals are mostly fluted. Sensation 
is an unusual and beautiful cosmos and it is 
easy to grow. Sow the seeds where the plants 
are to remain. 
DAZZLER — Beautiful brilliant crimson. 
America Honorable Mention 1943. 
PINKIE—A delightful rose-pink. 
PURITY—Pure white with satin sheen. 
MIXTURE—All colors. 
Each of the above: Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 60c. 
All- 
LONG SEASON COSMOS 
The following cosmos require several months 
to bloom from seeds and they should only be 
planted where the summer season is long. 
ORANGE FLARE—Bright, orange colored, me- 
dium sized flowers on strong branching plants. 
Pkt. 15¢e; % oz. 50c. 
CYCLAMEN 
Flowers of new modern form, new bright colors 
and decorative foliage make these one of the 
very interesting and useful pot plant subjects. 
It takes about a year to grow them to blooming 
size from seeds. In separate colors of Brilliant 
Salmon, Cherry Red, Dark Red, Light Salmon, 
Pure White, Rose with Eye, Salmon Scarlet. 
Soft Lilac, White with Eye, Fringed Mixed, All 
Colors Mixed. 
Each of above: 
Pkt. of about 15 seeds, $1.00; 100 seeds, $5.50. 
NEAPOLITANUM—A rare rock garden plant, 
which may also be grown in pots. The ivy- 
shaped leaves are marbled with white, the 
flowers are in shades of pink and they appear 
simultaneously with the leaves. A very inter- 
esting and attractive little plant. 
Pkt. of 15 seeds for $1.00; 100 seeds, $5.00. 

Coreopsis, Double Sunburst 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
(Chinese Forget-Me-Not) 
The brilliant blue flowers look just like forget- 
me-nots and they are borne in long loose 
sprays, held well above the foliage. Excellent 
for mixing with other flowers in bouquets. 
AMABILE BLUE —Turquoise-blue. 18 to 24 
inches. Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 30c. 
FIRMAMENT—Indigo blue. 15 to 18 inches. 
Pkt. 15c; Y% oz. 45c. 
CYTISUS (Broom) 
Seeds imported from an unusual source and 
should produce some very interesting seed- 
lings. 
MIXED— Pkt. 50c; Ys oz. $1.50. 
DAHLIAS FROM SEEDS 
Will bloom the first year from early sown 
seeds. Planting direction on each packet. 
HALLAWELL’S DWARF DOUBLE HYBRIDS— 
A special selected strain producing a high per- 
centage of true double flowers. The colors range 
from yellow, through shades of apricot and 
pink to lavender, purple, and scarlet. Easily 
grown from seed, and splendidly brilliant for 
mass bedding effects. Height 15 to 18 inches. 
Pkt. 50c; Ya oz. $1.25. 
UNWIN’S IMPROVED DWARF HYBRIDS — A 
charming dwarf early flowering, semi-double 
strain of Dahlia in a wide range of attractive 
colors. Unexcelled for bedding purposes since 
they have a long blooming season. 
Pkt. 35c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
DOUBLE FINEST MIXED—Mixture from named 
varieties. Pkt. 50c; 3 pkts. $1.25. 
DELPHINIUM CHINENSIS 
Early sown seed blooms first year. 
CAMBRIDGE BLUE—Light blue. 
Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.00. 
DARK BLUE. Pkt. 25c; Ye oz..795c. 
Improved Belladonna Type 
BELLADONNA—Light turquoise-blue. Florists’ 
cut flower. Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.40. 
BELLAMOSA — Rich deep blue, florists’ cut- 
flower. Pkt. 25c; ¥% oz. $1.40. 
CARDINALE—Scarlet. Grows wild in the moun- 
tains of California. Pkt. 25c; Ye oz. $1.25. 
CHOICE HYBRIDS—A very good selection of 
assorted hybrids in blue shades. 3 feet. 
Pkt. 25c; ts oz. 60c. 

Cynoglossum, Amabile Blue 
DELPHINIUMS 
(See also inside back cover) 
DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur) 
One of the most popular perennials for garden 
display, seeds sown in beds or in boxes any 
time from June to November will bloom the fol- 
lowing season. Lime mixed in the soil is bene- 
ficial. 
Pacific Giant Strain 
This is the finest strain of delphinium in cultiva- 
tion. The flowers are large, double and in many 
beautiful color combinations. Our seed is se- 
lected from healthy field grown plants and only 
from those plants having the most desirable 
characteristics. You will be pleased with the 
results from these exceptional selections. 
BLACK KNIGHT—The darkest shade but with 
a velvety texture providing a vivid luminous 
sheen. Pkt. $1.00. 
BLUE JAY—Clear medium blue to dark blue, 
lively shades with contrasting dark bee. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
CAMELIARD—Lovely pure lavender with white 
bee. Grand spikes of huge flowers. Pkt. $1.00. 
GALAHAD—Giant glistening white with white 
bee. Large symmetrical spikes. Pkt. $1.00. 
SUMMER SKIES—Large tapering spikes of 
clear light blue with white bee. Pkt. $1.00. 
Above: Any 3 pkts for $2.50 
DARK BLUE SHADES MIXTURE. Pkt. 50c. 
LIGHT BLUE SHADES MIXTURE. Pkt. S0c- 
PASTEL SHADES MIXTURE. Ptr oles 
MAMMOTH WHITE. Pkt. 50c-. 
HALLAWELL’S SPECIAL MIXTURE. Pkt. 50c. 
Above: Any 3 pkts for $1.25. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove) 
Tall stately spires of bell-shaped flowers with 
many interesting colors and markings. They 
grow 5 to 6 feet tall and add a stately note 
to the garden. They thrive in part shade. 
GIANT SHIRLEY — 5 
blotched and spotted, 
from white to dark rose. 
to 6 feet, handsomely 
and ranging in color 
Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 50c. 
LUTZII HYBRIDS—A perennial variety with 
long spikes of pale apricot flowers. 
Pkt. 25c; ts oz. 75c. 
