Salvias for Vivid Effect, Scabiosa for Cutting 
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Rudbeckia 
PORTULACA — Moss Rose 
(Annual) 
Showy little Annuals with rather succulent 
foliage and numerous brightly colored flowers, 
growing about 4 inches high. Brightly colored 
blossoms, both single and double, that open 
and close with the sun. 
Single Mixed. Complete range of colors in 
bright tones from orange, through pink, 
white, rose, buff and other shades. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 35c., 14 oz. 65c., oz. $2.50 
Double Mixed. In just as wide a range of 
color as the Single Flowered, but looking 
like tightly clustered miniature Roses. 
Pkt. 10c., 44 oz. 60c., 4 oz. $1.10, oz. $4.00 
PRIMULA -— Hardy Primrose 
(Perennial) 
Hardy Primroses are among the loveliest 
of Spring-flowering plants. The graceful clus- 
ters of small, dainty blossoms are rare gems 
for bedding designs in the May garden. They 
are not difficult to grow if planted in good, 
rich soil in partially shaded spots and given 
plenty of moisture. Light protection in the 
Winter is advisable. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Charming, 
light yellow flowers in clusters. Fine for 
naturalizing in woodlands. 6 in. 
Pkt. 10e,, 1/7 1167022 60c., 
Y% oz. $1.10, 14 oz. $2.00 
PYRETHRUM — Golden Feather 
(Annual) 
Aureum (Golden Feather). Bright yellow 
foliage and small, ball-shaped white blooms 
fine for edgings. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 35c., 1% oz. 65c., oz. $2.50 

PYRETHRUM -— Painted Daisy 
(Perennial) 
June-blooming, single and double, Daisies 
of the Chrysanthemum family, with long, 
graceful stems and attractive, ferny foliage. 
The flowers are extremely showy in the gar- 
den and are superb for cutting. 
Single and Double Mixed. Selected from 
the finest types. A large percentage of 
double flowers. Pkt. 10c:, 1/16 oz. 70c., 
oz. $1.30, 14 oz. $2.50 
RICINUS — Castor Oil Plant 
Half-hardy Annual. Foliage plants. 
Ornamental foliage plants which have a 
most exotic appearance in northern gardens. 
They grow quickly from seed and attain 
astonishing heights, producing foliage of tropi- 
cal effect and curious, spiny clusters of flow- 
ers and seeds. An abundance of water and 
generous feeding is necessary to produce tall 
plants. 5 to 10 feet. 
Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and red fruit. 
8 ft. PEt LOCemO Zee OC: 
Zanzibarensis. Enormous leaves, varying 
in color from light green to purplish red. 
IWAN Pkt 0OG2nOZzaecoc. 
Mixed. Allsorts. Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., lb. $2.50 
RUDBECKIA — Coneflower 
(Annual) 
Bright, Daisy-shaped annuals which grow 
quickly from seed, blooming during the Sum- 
mer and Fall. The neat, compact plants are 
extremely attractive in the border. Excellent 
for cutting. 
Hirta, Autumn Tints. Bronzy Autumn 
shades with flowers measuring 4 in. in 
diameter. Has erect non-drooping flower 
petals. Very outstanding. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 25c., 4 oz. 40c., oz. $1.50 
Kelvedon Star. Deep golden-yellow, with 
dark brown center, surrounded by a zone of 
deep mahogany. Single and semi-double 
flowers on long stems. Splendid for cutting. 
21% ft. 
Bkts lOc +e Oz ooGe 14 07: GDC, OZ. o2.00 
(Perennial) 
Purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large 
reddish purple flowers 4 in. across with a 
black purple cone. Blooms all Summer 
long. 3 ft. tall. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 50c., 14 oz. 90c., oz. $3.50 
SALVIA — Scarlet Sage 
(Annual) 
Popular for beds and borders. No other 
plant brings such vivid color to the garden 
from early Summer until Fall. May be used 
for cutting. Start seeds indoors, set plants 
out when weather gets warm. 
America (Globe of Fire). Very dwarf and 
uniform, the bushy plants are only 16 in. 
tall, with spikes in profusion rising 10 in. 
above the plant; exceptionally valuable for 
beds, borders or edging. 
Pkt. 20c., 4% oz. 85c., 14 oz. $1.60, oz. $6.00 
Bonfire or Clara Bedman. Dense, dark 
green foliaged plants of erect, globular 
growth; bright scarlet-red flowers in great 
profusion. 18 in. 
Pkt. 20c., % oz. 70c., 14 oz. $1.30, oz. $5.00 
Harbinger. 15 in. A true, dwarf, large flow- 
ering Salvia which commences blooming in 
July from early-sown seed. Beautiful, sym- 
metrical plants, densely clothed with long 
sprays of large, brilliant scarlet flowers. 
Pkt. 20c., 4% oz. 85c., 14 oz. $1.60, oz. $6.00 
Splendens. Loose sprays of rich scarlet 
blooms. Tall growing, 21% to 3 ft. We 
offer an improved and select stock. Mostly 
used in large beds. The tallest growing and 
largest flowered. 
Pkt. 15c., % oz. 85c., 14 oz. $1.60, oz. $6.00 
Zurich. Scarlet-red blooms. Dwarf and 
compact. 12 to 15in. Early. 
Pkt. 20c., 1% oz. 85c., 14 oz. $1.60, oz. $6.00 
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SALPIGLOSSIS — Painted Tongue 
(Annual) 
Large, showy, trumpet-shaped flowers of 
velvety texture, the colors charmingly pen- 
ciled, netted, and veined with golden yellow, 
crimson and purple. In bloom from July 
until frost. 2% ft. tall. 
Emperor Large-flowered Finest Mixed. 
Complete mixture of all the best colors. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 25c., 4 oz. 40c., oz. $1.25 

Scabiosa 
SCABIOSA — Mourning Bride 
(Annual) 
Scabiosas are among our most pleasing gar- 
den annuals. The lovely colored blooms 
which are borne on long, graceful stems are 
exceedingly nice for cutting and charming in 
the border. 3 feet. 
Blue Cockade. Pure, dark azure-blue flow- 
ers. So deep in shape as to appear conical. 
Free blooming. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 20c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. $1.25 
Loveliness. Salmon-rose shades. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 20c., 14 oz. 30c., oz. $1.00 
Peace. A splendid companion to Heavenly 
Blue, which was awarded a bronze medal in 
1940 because it exhibits the same semi-tall 
growth and has equally double flowers but 
of a splendid pure white color. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 35c., 14 oz. 60c., oz. $2.00 
Rosette. A glorious shade of deep rose heav- 
ily suffused with salmon. 
Pkt. 10c., 4% oz. 20c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. $1.25 
Giant Flowered Hybrids Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c., % 0z.20c., 14 oz. 35c., oz. $1.25 
(Perennial) 
These handsome perennial flowers resemble 
the well-known annual Scabiosas. The colors 
are pleasing and will blend well with other 
flowers in the border. The graceful, long, 
slender stems are excellent for cutting. June 
to September. 
Caucasica Perfecta. Exquisite lavender 
flowers; fringed petals. 214 ft. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 45c., 4 oz. 80c., oz. $3.00 
Isaac House Hybrids. Excellent strain with 
enormous flowers in lovely shades of blue, 
mauve, lavender and white. 2) ft. 
Pkt. 10c., % oz. 50c., 14 oz. 90c., oz. $3.50 
SCARLET RUNNER BEANS 
10 feet 
Rapid growing beans with brilliant sprays 
of scarlet, pea-shaped blossoms and dense 
foliage. Pkt. 10c., 14 Ib. 20c. 
