GEO. 
DOUBLE BELLFLOWER.”™~” 
4ié—Campanula Medium Double 
Mixed, hb, 4 ft. An unusual and 
very beautiful flower which 
will bloom the first season if 
started early in boxes, but_is 
best the second season. The 
wood-cut above illustrates the 
doubleness of its flowers. 
For other rare Bellflowers see 
page 44, - 
Seed of the perennial Spring 
Adonis may be sown in spring 
or fall where plants are to 
bloom. 23-ADONIS. Vernalis, 
hp, 1 ft. Delicate foliage, gold- 
fen flowers.in May or June. 
Likes light sandy soil. Has 
not been available for 4 years. 
482—CARNATION TRIAL 
GROUND MIXTURE. Contain- 
ing all classes and colors, many 
. of them new, and not yet intro- 
duced separately. Pkt. 25c. 
See pages 24 and 45 for other 
W. PARK SEED CoO,, 




Aquilegia, Crimson Star 
163-AQUILEGIA CRIMSON STAR- 
¢ Graceful two foot plants with 
% giant 3 in. flrs of deep coppery 
crimson with cup-like center of 
contrasting creamy white. 
Pkt. 10c; Giant Pkt. 25c. 
HANDSOME INCARVILLEA 
1035-Delavayi and 1036-Brevipes 
are described and pictured on 
page 48 where full cultural di- 
rections are given for this fine 
and rare plant. 
GODDESS OF THE RAINBOW. 
A beautiful name well deserved 
by this fine family. Special 
attention is called to page 47. 
1175—LILIUM BELLINGHAM HY- 
BRIDS. Seeds saved from a 
large collection of West Coast 
native Lilies. All handsome 
brilliantly colored plants with 
yellow predominant. See pg. 48. 
Pkt. 25c. . 
1717—PRIMROSE, DEAN’S CHOI- 
CEST COLORED HYBRIDS. 
Splendid range of rich colors, 
large flowers. A magnificent 
strain. 
GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA 
Perennial Specialties 

— Chrysanthemum, Korean Hyb. 
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUM 
536—C. Korean Hybrids. Large 
brilliantly colored double and 
single flowers in full array of 
colors. Completely winter 
hardy. Fine to cut. Pkt. 10c; 
Giant Pkt. 25c. 
DOUBLE PAINTED DAISIES 
were almost unobtainable dur- 
ing the past 5 years and we are 
happy to offer_ 1759-Superior 
Extra Double Prize Mixture 
with a high percentage of 
giant double flowers and splen- 
GeO eee A aR tg us 
uis Bros. in Hollana. 
STARTING SEED IN BOXES. 
Get boxes 18 in. long, 1@ in. 
broad and 4 in. deep. Fill in 
an inch of well rotted stable 
litter, then two inches of sandy 
woods earth or fertile loam, the 
surface sifted and pressed. 
Press rows, sow, and cover with 
fine sand. This se aaa ine 
lants and thrifty growth. 
Sock ARES GARDENER’S 
HANDBOOK for more complete 
directions—Sent free with our 
Carnations. 
rs A SWEETHEART 
17383—PRIMULA Malacoides Sweetheart. The most 
unique departure in Primula developments, 
Sweetheart adds a distinct bicolor to the group. 
The blooms are bright salmon pink, bordered 
with a wide band of white, softly flushed flesh 
pink. In the center is a tiny but distinct touch 
of golden yellow. Pkt.10c; Giant Pkt. 25c. 


¥ 1738—Primula Malacoides, Sweetheart 
compliments on request. 
FINEST SEED. OF SPECIAL WINDOW;PLANTS 
582—COLEUS Pride of Montferland. (Flame Net- 
tel). Anew strain with large leaves, distinguish- 
ed by its beautiful colors and markings and 
robust compact growth. Our finest. Pkt. 25c. 
CYCLAMEN 626-CHRISTMAS HOLLY. Of the 
Alsmeer Giant Strain which is unsurpassed for 
size and substance of flowers. This exceptionat 
variety is the bright color of the Hollyberry 
from whence it gets its name. 2 seeds for 25c; 
- 12 seeds for $1.00. 
GLOXINIA IN SEPARATE COLORS FROM SEED. 
878-Scarlet; 179-Violet; 880-White; 881-Mixed 
including these and many other varieties. We 
are happy to offer these rare seeds in limited 
supply. Please order early. } 
IMPATIENS. (Sultana or Patience). A favorite 
houseplant because it blooms almost the year 
round. Grown mostly in Holland, these were 
hard to find during the war and we are happy 
to again offer several varieties on page 57. Among 
’ them 1034-I. Sultani Hyb. Waxy flowers in many 
colors. Winter house plant, shady summer border. 
BIRD OF PARADISE. 1954-Stretlizia Regina is 
pictured on page 56. Seeds will be available in 
March. 2 seed for 25c. 1688-Poinciana gillesi is 
also known as Bird of Paradise. See page 56. 
574—CLIVIA MINIATA-—rare and most glorious. 
This rare and most glorious of all house plants is 
sometimes known as the Kafir-lily. Giant trumpet 
shaped flowers of bright scarlet with yellow 
throats are borne in umbels atop a 1 ft. stem. Strap- 
leaved foliage reminds one of the Amaryllis family 
of which it isa member. Easily raised from seed 
which should be dehusked upon arrival and pres- 
sed into light rich loam to which charcoal has 
been added. Keep moist and warm. Seed 20c each; 
3 for 50c. Limited supply—order early. 

Fine-house plants from seed are fun to grow and cheerful to behold. 5 
