Flower Seeds 
GAILLARDIA, Blanket Flower, Superba. One of 
the most useful perennials because of its long bloom- 
ing habits. The large flowers are yellow and red or 
orange and red, and are produced from May to frost 
above gray-green foliage. They are prized as cut 
flowers and for this purpose should be cut when the 
flowers are slightly cup-shaped before the petals have 
opened fully. The plants grow to about 2 feet and 
are benefitted by the support of twiggy branches 
stuck in the soil around them. They endure 
drought. Distance apart, | ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; Lg. 
Pkt725 cts. 
GEUM, Mrs. Bradshaw: This variety is the most 
popular one to grow. It has intense scarlet flowers 
from 1% to 3 inches in diameter with large, wavy 
petals. The Geum is an excellent cut flower but 
should be put in water immediately after cutting 
as it wilts readily. They. are also useful in rock 
gardens. Height 18 inches. Distance apart, | ft. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
GYPSOPHILA, Single, Hardy Baby’s Breath. 
Baby's Breath is one of the daintiest of the old 
fashioned flowers. The flowers themselves are tiny, 
white or bluish white and the plants are covered with 
blossoms during June and July. The plants grow 
from 2 feet to 3 feet tall. Excellent as a cut flower, 
especially when combined in bouquets or decorations 
with other flowers which do not have much foliage. 
Distance apart, 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 20 cts. 
HOLLYHOCK, Chater’s Double Varieties. The 
stately, towering hollyhocks add beauty wherever they 
are grown. In single plants or in masses against walls 
or buildings, in groups at the back or rear of the 
perennial border, interspersed with low shrubbery or 
in bold masses along drives or walks, they are alike 
effective. 
Newport Pink: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Sulphur Yellow: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
White: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Finest Mixed Colors: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
ICELAND POPPIES (Giant Kelmscott Strain): 
The flowers of this new strain are larger than we have 
ever seen on any other variety of Iceland Poppy, 
often measuring as much as three inches across. Al- 
though the petals are of heavier texture they have the 
same delicate waxy appearance. The stems are 
longer and so much stiffer they tend to hold the 
flowers more upright, even after cutting. The color 
range is from deep scarlet through the delicate pinks 
and buffs to pure white. Height 14 inches. Dis- 
tance apart, | ft. Pkt. 25 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 50 cts. 
LUPINS, Russell Hybrids: The new Russell Lupins 
are always admired for the beauty and rich colorings 
of their stately blooms. Unfortunately, lupins will 
not grow well in regions where the Summers are hot 
and dry; they need a cool, moist atmosphere as is 
found in some sections along the Great Lakes or the 
New England seacoast. As the lupins belong to 
the legume family, they will benefit from inoculation 
of the seed at planting time with a prepared culture 
of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. (See page 35). Dis- 
tance apart, 12-24 inches. Finest mixed colors: 
Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
MATRICARIA, FEVERFEW, Ball’s Double White: 
This is an improved form of the herb garden Fever- 
few or Chamomile, the leaves of which were often 
used in making a medicinal tonic. The plants are 
heavily covered with white flowers in July and Au- 
gust. Height 114 ft. Distance apart, 10 inches. 
Pkt. 20 cts. Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES: Mixed colors: In June the 
large 9 to 10 inch blooms of oriental poppies in shades 
of red and scarlet are very striking. While in bloom 
they require ample room, 15 to 18 inches apart. 
Annuals can be planted between the poppies in order 
to carry on a succession of bloom after the plants 
have become dormant. Height 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Vee Pkt olicts. 
PYRETHRUM ROSEUM, Painted Daisy: Single 
Mixed Colors. This form of daisy is excellent for 
early Summer flowers in the garden and for bouquets 
in the house. The flowers are bright crimson, pink 
and white, and are borne on long stems. Plants 
grow 2 feet tall. Distance apart 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Lg. Pkt. 50 cts. 
SALVIA FARINACEA, BLUE BEDDER, Mealy 
Cup Sage: There are few flowers that bloom over as 
long a period as does Mealy Cup Sage—from August 
until after first frosts. The flowers are a soft, 
lavender-blue color and are borne on slender graceful 
spikes. The plants are 3 feet tall; the stems are held 
erect and are excellent for cutting. Although a true 
perennial it is often treated as an annual as it is not 
hardy if Winters are extremely severe.; Distance 
apart, 10 inches. Pkt. 25 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 50 cts. 
SCABIOSA, Caucasica House’s Hybrids. One of 
the best hardy perennials. The flowers are similar 
to the annual types except that the perennials have 
shorter florets at the center. The plants grow 2 to 3 
feet tall and bloom from June to September in colors 
ranging from dark blue to lavender. Stems are ex- 
ceedingly long and excellent for cutting. Distance 
aparte lite. §PKt. 926 cts. ssa. Pkt..50 cts: 
SHASTA DAISY, Alaska: Increasingly popular, the 
large white Shasta Daisy is beautiful in the garden. 
It combines well with blue delphinium and is very 
satisfactory as a cut flower. Give the plants a light 
mulch of straw for Winter protection. Height 2 ft. 
Distance apart, 1 it.) PKE-515 cts:; be, Pkts25 cts: 
SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER, Chieranthus Allioni. 
Flowers are vivid bright orange on long spikes similar 
to the single stocks. Frequently it blooms so heavily 
that it exhausts itself. It is biennial in nature and 
is a splendid flower for the perennial border, the rock 
garden or for cutflowers. Wallflowers can be planted 
where they are to flower when the soil can be worked 
and they will usually bloom the first season. Height 
1 ft. Distance apart, 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 
20 cts. 
SWEET WILLIAM. Always popular, Sweet William 
is beautiful when in bloom. The flower heads are large 
and composed of numerous good-sized individual 
blooms in combinations of pink, red and white. Plants 
grow | to 1% feet tall and are best treated as biennials. 
Distance apart, 9 inches. 
Newport Pink: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Dark Crimson: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Holborn Glory: Many colors, all with a white eye. 
Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 cts. 
Choice Mixed Colors: Pkt. 20 cts.; Lg. Pkt. 40 
cts. 
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“Tried your hybrid corn—nine varieties—two years ago for 
County Agent in 4-H work and found Seneca Dawn the best of 
lot. 
April 25, 1946 Adolph Wiegardt, 
Ocean Park, Washington. 
