Flower Seeds — for beauty through the year 
PRIMULA (Primrose) HP 
Very choice low plants growing from underground stems and 
forming rosettes of leaves from which arise in early and late 
spring, the lovely flow- 
er heads in many 
shapes.and colors. A 
“must” for the rock 
garden and low border, 
thriving in part shade 
and a moist rich soil. 
We are justly proud 
of our great collection. 
Seeds may be sown 
under C, D or E cul- 
ture and if soil can be 
protected, fall sowing 
probably gives best re- 
sults. 
ENGLISH SPECIES. Re- 
quiring moist, well 
drained soil in partial 
shade. 
Polyanthus Grandiflora. 
One of the most fa- 
miliar Primroses with flowers in yellow, orange, bronze and 
maroon as well as combinations. Pkt., 25c; 1/16 oz., $1.30. 
Veris (Cowslip). The familiar Primrose of English meadows with 
pretty yellow half open flower tubes. Pkt., 25c. 
Vulgaris (True English Primrose). Pkt., 20c. 
ASIATIC SPECIES. Tall, showy, and requiring some protection. 
Japonica. A noble plant for deep, moist soil, blooms late. Pkt. 
25c. > 
Pulverulenta. Tall Candelabra type with red or rose-purple flow- 
Cram PKt., 25C. 
Beesiana. 2-foot plants with fragrant rose-carmine flowers with 
yellow eye. Pkt., 25c. 
ALPINE SPECIES 
_ Denticulata. Dense heads of pale blue-purple flowers. Pkt., 25c. 
Farinosa. Yellow-throated purple blooms. Pkt., 25c. 
Auricula Hybrids. With fascinating color combinations including 
browns, plums and greens. Pkt., 35c; 1/16 oz., $2.00. 
TENDER PRIMROSES FOR HOUSE OR 
GREENHOUSE. 
Matlacoides. Fairy Primrose with flower 
umbels in rose and lilac. Pkt., 25c. 
Obconica Hybrids. Giant heads of bloom 
in pink and blue tones. Pkt., 35c. 

Primula 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy ) HP 
A division of the Chrysanthemum 
family, fine cut leaf plants producing 
lovely Daisy-like flowers on long stems 
in shades of red, through pink to 
white. B, D, E or G. 
Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 25c. 
Double Mixed. Does not come quite true 
from seed but 25% to 50% double ex- 
pectancy is justified. Pkt., 20c; 1/16 
oz., 75c. 
Pyrethrum, Single Mxed 
RED HOT POKER. See Kniphofia. 
RICINUS (Castor Bean) TA 
Giant, strong growing plants with striking ornamental foliage 
to 6 feet tall. Each plant is a perfect pyramid. B culture. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
ROCK CRESS. See Arabis. 
ROCKET. See Hesperis. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower) HP 
Rather coarse growing plants but of easy cultivation and bear- 
ing Daisy-like flowers with raised centers in August when not 
many flowers are blooming and prized on this account. C, D 
or E. 
Fulgida. Black-Eyed Susans on 2-foot plants. Pkt., 15c. 
Bicolor. An annual best treated under A culture. Blooms July 
to frost. Yellow with purple cone. Pkt., 15c; 14 oz., 50c. 
Newmanni. Very tall perennial with large yellow Coneflowers. 
Pkt., 15¢e; 1/16 oz., 35c. 


SALPIGLOSSIS 
(Painted Tongue) 
HHA. A branching ten- 
der annual from Chile, 
growing 2 feet tall, pro- 
ducing 214-inch funnel 
flowers of velvety texture 
and in many colors, the 
inside of the blossoms 
being strikingly veined. 
Thrives in sandy soil in 
half shade. Ideal for fill- 
ing in the perennial bor- 
der and for cutting. F 
or G. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 30c. 
SALVIA (Sage) 
Red and Blue 
FIERY REDS. Always an 
Ebeling specialty, our 
Scarlet Sage is grown by professionals and home gardeners all 
over New York State. Because of their color, these plants must 
be used with care and are best planted in rows or beds against 
a background of green. F or G culture is best. 

Salpiglossis 
Splendens. Tallest of all, growing about 30 inches. Pkt., 25c; 
14 0Oz., $1.15; oz., $3.50. 
Bonfire. Most popular type, growing 20 to 24 inches tall and 
blooming early. Pkt., 25c; 14 oz., $1.35; oz., $4.00. 
Zurich. Very dwarf 15-inch plants with early brilliant flower 
spikes. Pkt., 25c; 1%4 oz., $1.35. 
Ebeling’s Ruby Gem. New dwarf bedding strain. The plants are 
scarcely 6 inches high and completely covered with bloom 
from July to hard frost. Pkts. only 25c. 


Salvia, Bonfire 
BLUE BEAUTY 
Farinacea (Blue Bedder). A HHP best planted under E in July 
and wintering flats in cold frame, planting seedlings out around 
May ist. Produces 4-foot spikes of blue from July to frost. 
Pkt., 25c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
Patens. Similar to above, same culture, but grows about 24 
inches tall. Pkt., 25c; 1/16 0z., 50c. 
Pitcheri. A true hardy plant and best of all the blue Salvias. 
Azure-blue racemes on silvery plants. A, B, C or D culture 
may be used. Pkt., 25c. 
SANDWORT. See Arenaria. 
SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS HA 
Creeping Miniature Zinnia with golden, double flowers with 
purple centers. Of easiest culture under A or B. They will 
flower abundantly through summer and fall. Pkt., 10c. 
NOTICE 
All prices in this catalog are subject to 
change without notice. 

Flower Seeds 
