

FLOWER NOVELTIES and REGULAR STRAINS 
We are proud to present the following new All America winners for 1947 and the long awaited for all-time favorites 
that were not available during the war years. 
AMPELOPSIS (Parthenocissus) 
A hardy tendril-climber useful in gardens to cover walls, arbours, trellis and to ramble over 
rocks. Easily propagated by seeds. 
1300—QUINQUIFOLIA (Virginia Creeper). Handsome tall five-parted leaves climber clinging 
to walls or tree trunks and also an excellent cover on steep banks. Turns scarlet and crimson 
in fall. Pkt. $0.15; 44 oz. $0.75; 1 oz: $1.25. 
1301—TRICUSPIDATA (Boston Ivy). Close clinging 3 lobed leaves climber. Makes a very 
dense flat covering especially on brick walls. Turns orange and scarlet in fall. 
Pkt. $0.15; 14 oz. $0.75; 1 oz. $1.25. 
(BF For plants, see hardy climbers.) 
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) 
1336—VELVET GIANT. An All America 1947 Bronze Medal winner, an outstanding Snap- 
dragon. Its large flowers have a pronounced velvety texture, deep crimson illuminated with 
undertone of orange bronze. Plants are base branching, 2% feet tall, with six to twelve spikes 
toa plant. Valuable for garden and cutting. Pkt. $0.25; 3 pkts. for $0.60. 
GREENHOUSE “SNAPS’’ 
These forcing ‘‘Snaps’’ are also suitable for outdoor culture, They are sold in originators’ 
packets only. 4 pkt. Pkt. 
1451—Better times. American Beauty rose ‘aks $2.50 
1455—Christmas Cheer. Rose Pink $2.00 3.50 
1456A—Dorcas Janes. Hybrid, light rose 1.75 2.50 
1470—Delworth Supreme. Rich pink 0.85 1.50 
1471—Ethel. Medium deep yellow 0.95 1.75 
1472—-Mary Ellen. Silvery pink Whie 2.50 
1474—-Margaret. Ivory white site 2.50 
1477—Maryland Pink. Pastel pink ee 3.50 
1465—New Cincinnati. Medium rose pink Biee 1.00 
1479—White Rock. Early pure white non 0.60 
OUTDOOR ‘“‘SNAPS’’ 
Antirrhinum Rust proof major grandiflora (214’) 
eee voile. Golden rclee a ee ey ore $0.60. 
1328—Padre. Crimson. <t. $0.25; 3 pkts. $0.60. i 
Antirrhinum Majestic Nanum Grandiflora (114) 1189—Aster Dwarf Chrysanthemum Mixed 
1404E—Pink Jewel. Brightest pink with large waved flowers. Pkt. $0.25; 3 pkts. $0.60. 
Antirrhinum Tall Giant Flowered (234) 
1398—Cattleya. Silvery rose with golden yellow tip. Pkt. $0.20; 3 pkts. $0.50. 

ASTER 
1180—Extra Early Violet Glory. Earliest of all asters. Long stems, large flowers 
of arich shade of deep purple-vi_let. 3 to 314 inches across, fully double and almost 
round. Plants grow 1% feet tall and spread 2 feet across. Blooms in 14 weeks from 
seeds. Pkt. $0.20; 3 pkts. for $0.50. 
1223—Imbricated pompons mixed—20 inches. Flowers very freely produced. 
Blooms very early. The small round pompon blossoms have an outside row of 
short guard petals. Pkt. $0.20; 3 for $0.50. 
1189—Dwarf Chrysanthemum mixed. Extra large double flowers resembling 
giant chrysanthemums. The plants branch freely, average 2 feet in height and 
flowers early. Pkt. $0.20; 3 pkts for $0.59. 
Ostrich Feather 
The finest Comet type aster grown. Stems are long bearing full, flufly flowers. 
Plants are 2% feet, branching and robust in growth. 
1018—Dark blue 
1020—Light blue 
1021—Crimson 
Pkt. $0.15; 3 pkts. for $0.40 
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1680—Calendula Ball’s Masterpiece 
BEGONIA 
Wonderful pot bedding and border plants. Bloom profusely and continuously right up to frost. 
Will stand partial shade well. Flowers in June from a February sowing. 
1595A—Ball Red 
1595B—Ball White Pkt. $0.50; 3 pkts. for $1.25. 
1595C—Ball Deep rose 
CALENDULA 
1680—Ball’s Masterpiece. Deep rich orange, dark centre. Long stemmed. A strain much in 
demand by the florist trade. Pkt. $0.15; 3 pkts. for $0.40. 
CINERARIA 
Highly decorative plants for the greenhouse and conservatory. Rich in shades of blue, red, rose 
and white. 
1931—Siters Rainbow Strain. Immense flower heads of medium large flowers running from 
bright eyed colors to pastel shades. Small leaves and compact growth. Originator packet $2.25. 

1935A—Miultifiora Nana red. 1939A—Hyb. Grand. Nana red. 
1935B—Miultiflora Nana blue. 1939B—Hyb. Grand. Nana dark blue. 
1935C—Miultiflora Nana dark rose. 1939C—Hyb. Grand. Nana dark rose. 
Pkt. $0.75; 3 pkts. for $2.09. 1931—Cineraria Siters Rainbow Strain 
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