Flaming Velvet. (G. M., A. A. S.) 
Deep mahogany red............. Pkt. 25c 
\WWMSY covcdne tacdds obama enacsoned Pkt. 25c 
Balcony Type Mixed. Velvety red, blue, rose, 
white and other colors. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 50c 
Dwarf Bedding Type 
Celestial Rose (Improved Rose of Heaven). 
Rose pink, cream throat. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 50c 
Silver Blue (Heavenly Blue). Clear light 
LSID, oc oc Ogres CeCe OC a eno Pkt. 15c 
POPPY 
See California Poppy, Iceland Poppy, or 
Shirley Poppy. 
PINKS, Dianthus (a) 
Heddewigi Laciniatus 
Colorful and of easiest culture in ordinary 
garden loam. Biennial in mild climates. The 
best color effects are from the single clear 
salmons and reds. Neat and compact in 
habit, producing hundreds of flowers. Ex- 
cellent for edgings and the popular flower 
arrangements. Start in flats, September to 
May. 6 to 8 inches. 
Salmon Queen. Single. A beautiful clear 
SAUIMIOT MPa tecstetans ctstersia cv cl'e.cts suovsis Pkt. 15c 
Splendens (Giant Bright Eye). Single. The 
sweet-scented flowers are about 2 inches 
in diameter, brilliant crimson with a large 
white eye. Lacinated. S. M., A. A. S., 1935. 
Pkt. 15c¢ 
Nobilis Giants Mixed.............. Pkt. 15c 
RANUNCULUS 
Persian Buttercup (p) 
Tecolote Giants. A bright, showy flower, 
usually grown from tubers, but actually 
more satisfactory from seed, as the latter 
are disease resistant. One packet does the 
work of dozens of bulbs. Yellow, red, scar- 
let, orange, white and other rich autumn 
colors, 2 to 2% inches and very double. If 
started in flats in August to December 
will bloom the following spring. Likes 
well-drained, moist soil and a shady loca- 
tionw12) to! L5) inches) tall... Pkt. 50c 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Velvet Flower (a) 
New base-branching mixture. One of the 
easiest of annuals to grow, and a most aris- 
tocratic and colorful plant. Trumpet-like 
flowers which bloom profusely and are ex- 
cellent for cutting. In crimson, gold, black, 
violet, brown, blue and other shades. Feb- 
ruary to May. 2% feet.............. Pkt. 15c 
SCABIOSA, Pincushion Flower (a) 
One of the best standbys for cutting and 
garden color. Blooms freely from July till 
frost. Sow in fall for early blooms and Feb- 
ruary to May for later flowers. Plants 3 feet. 
Blue Moon. Deep rich lavender blue that is 
pink under electric light. Large flowers, 
ball-shaped with long strong stems. Very 
free flowering. H. M., A. A. S., 1939. 
Pkt. 25c 
Loveliness. Salmon-rose .......... Pkt. 15c 
Giant Double Hybrids Mixed...... Pkt. 10c 
PERENNIAL SCABIOSA 
Scabiosa Caucasica. Giant hybrids. (Isaac 
House Strain) fringed and ruffled. Shades 
of blue from lavender to dark blue, very 
IENAeS 96} SS ouic ondoothooe GUS ooOe Pkt. 25c 
SCHIZANTHUS 
Poor Man’s Orchid (a) 
A half hardy annual with fern-like foliage 
and a myriad of little butterfly flowers. 
Largely grown in pots, but they make light 
and graceful additions to the garden; out- 
doors they are more compact in growth. 
They are long-lasting and make attractive 
corsages. Start in flats July to September— 
February to July. In mild climate sow out 
of doors in fall or early spring. 1 to 114 feet. 
Giant Flowered Hybrids. An extra select 
large flowering compact strain containing 
a perfect blend of many colors...Pkt. 25c 
SHIRLEY POPPY (a) 
Sow in October to May where they are to 
flower. Thin to 6 inches apart. 214 feet tall. 
Double Mixed. Reselected strain which 
produces practically all double begonia 
blooms with full range of colors found in 
all the best blends of Shirley Poppy. 
Pkt. 10c; 3 for 25c 
SNAPDRAGON, Antirrhinum (p) 
One of the best cut flowers. Grows best in 
rather light soil in a sunny location, and 
though perennials they are best treated as 
annuals. For early flowering, sow in the fall 
in flats and protect from frost. 2 to 3 feet. 
Maximum Grandiflorum 
Rust-Resistant 
Alaska. Pure white. 
Ceylon Court. Yellow. 
Campfire. Luminous scarlet. 
Copper King. Copper red. 
Loveliness. Soft rose pink. 
Pink Glory. New. Large flowered and heavy 
spiked. Fine deep salmon rose. 
Rosalie. 1940. A new color in snapdragons, 
a deep rich rose with an underlying tone 
of topaz. Base branching, 6 to 8 long 
flower spikes. 
Pkt. each 15c 
Group collection, one packet each (7) ex- 
COPLMIKEC Baer taere sales arse esate aves chee 850 
California Giants Exquisite Mixed. 
Pkt.-15c; 1/16 oz. 35¢ 
STOCKS, Gilliflower (a) 
A new strain of this old favorite with extra 
long spikes and immense florets. Start seeds 
from July to April, the early plantings will 
bloom in the winter. Space them 6 to 8 
inches apart and they will not need staking. 
24 to 28 inches high. 
Giants of California 
Golden Gate. Yellow. 
Monterey. Light pink. 
Pacific. Dark blue. 
Red Woods. Blood red. 
Santa Barbara. Chamois. 
Santa Maria. White. 
Sequoia. Rose Carmine. 
Tahoe. Light lavender. 
Yosemite. Rose. 
Giant Imperial Mixture. 
Pkt., each 150 
Group Collection. One packet of each (9), 
(except mixed) 
THALICTRUM,. Meadowrue (p) 
Dipterocarpum. Dainty rose purple flowers 
produced on lacy fern-like sprays. Espe- 
cially useful in informal gardens and fine 
as a filler in cut flower arrangements. 
41% to 6 feet. May to October. Blooms from 
July to September. Best in partial shade 
and moist ground. Plant out of doors or 
INL US Berens yereehe nvotecetelaiee Toieue eco Pkt. 25c 
SWEET PEAS (a) 
Sweet peas do best where the nights are 
cool and days moderately warm. Plant in 
open, sunny location, in deep rich soil, which 
must be well drained. Cover with 1 inch of 
fine soil. Do not water till all the seeds are 
up 114 inch out of the ground, then water 
freely twice a week. If not sown in the fall, 
sow as early as the ground can be prepared 
in the spring. The varieties listed have the 
largest and best formed flowers, the longest 
and strongest stems and the most desirable 
blooming and growing habits. 
Giant Spencer (Waved and Frilled) 
Ambition. Lavender lilac. 
Amethyst. Clear amethyst blue. 
Brilliant Rose. Tyrian rose suffused bronze. 
Melody. Golden salmon and pink on cream 
ground. 
Pinnacle. Deep rose-pink. 
Red Boy. Bright deep crimson. 

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