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Midget Blue. All-America Silver Medal, 1940. A dwarf Ageratum that is really dwarf. 
The uniform growth of these plants never exceeds 32 inches. They are very free 
flowering and have no peer as an edging plant or for use in bordering Rose beds, etc. 
50c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for $1.25. 
ACROCLINIUM 
Hybrids. These Strawflowers are a revelation to grow inasmuch as the flowers appear 
within a few weeks from the time the seed is sown. All of the finest pastel shades. 
35c per pkt.; 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
SWEET ALYSSUM ; 
You may sow it where you want it to grow; it will bloom in six to seven weeks and 
remain in bloom continuously until frost. Fine for edging of beds, as an undergrowth for 
Gladiolus, Dahlias, or any of the taller-growing flowers, and for brightening empty spaces. 
Sow thinly and cover lightly. _ 
Benthami. Pure white. 1] ft. Pkt., 15c; 0z., 75c; %4 Ib., $2.25. 
LITTLE GEM. Very dwarf and compact; free flowering; for bedding, edging, or rockwork. 
6 in. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 30c;-0z:, $1.00;-% lb., $3.50. 
Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, creeping habit, forming a dense carpet of white flowers. 4 in. 
Pkt., 15¢; 1% oz., 35c; oz., $1.25; V4 Ib., $4.00. 
Lilac Queen. Lilac-colored flowers. Contrasts prettily with the white sorts. Pkt., 15c; 
VY4-0z., 50c}0z:, $1.50; 
Lilliput Bouquet. A selection from Carpet of Snow, growing but 3 inches high. It blooms 
so freely that the foliage is completely hidden. Fine for low edgings and carpet beds. 
Pkt, 25¢;.0z 4, 52:00; 
Violet Queen. As pictured in color on page 22. A compact and dwarf free flowering 
Alyssum: with sweetly scented blossoms in a rich, deep shade of violet color retained 
during the entire season. Pkt., 25c; Y% oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3.00. 
AMARANTHUS 
Caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Plume-shaped red flower-heads. 3 ft. Pkt., 10c; 
WA50z. Cs 
MOLTEN FIRE. An enormous crest of brilliant orange foliage surmounting deep red lower 
foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
Salicifolius (Fountain Plant). Willow-like orange, bronze, rose, and cerise foliage. Pkt., 
25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Gorgeously colored foliage. Pkt., 25c. 
ANAGALLIS 
Grandiflora, Blue. Must have sun. Plants 8 inches high, spread rapidly, and bloom freely. 
The flowers are a deep turquoise-blue color. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00; oz., $4.00. 
ANCHUSA 
BLUEBIRD. Bears large umbels of vivid indigo-blue, Forget-me-not-like flowers on 18- 
inch stems. Blooms all summer. Pkt., 25c; VY oz., $1.00. 
ARCTOTIS 
Grandis. Large Daisy-like flowers on long stems; pure white with blue center, under side 
of petals tinged pale blue. Blooms continuously. 2¥2 ft. Pkt., 15c; V4 oz., 50c. 
New Hybrids. Include pink, red, purple, violet, yellow, and orange, all showing a blue 
center. Bloom in a little more than two months. Give them rich soil and sun. Pkt., . 
35c; 5 pkts., $1.50. 
BALSAM 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Of extraordinary size, perfect form, and flower very freely. 
Finest mixed colors only.. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 65c. 
BALLOON VINE Certicenemur Halicacabum 
Rapid-growing annual climber; white blossoms; light green balloon-shaped fruits. 
Picts | Oc moze Oc: 
BRACHYCOME IBERIDIFOLIA the swan River Daisy 
Delightful blue-and-white Cineraria-like flowers on slender stems with graceful foliage. 
Fine for edging and for borders. Sow in a hotbed in March. 
New Swan River Daisy Hybrids. A distinct advance in these famous old favorites. They 
provide a lovely cut-flower medium throughout the summer. Mixed. Pkt., 35c; 3 pkts. 
for $1.00. 
(Lady Slipper) 
BEGONIA : 
Very showy plants, and of great value for bed- 
ding. They do well in shady places where few other 
plants will bloom. Sow seed in February and March 
in the hotbed or greenhouse, and you will have nice 
plants for setting out in June. Just press the seed 
into the soil, as it is so fine that only a very slight 
covering can be given. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Double Mixed. The famous Blackmore & Langdon 
Gold Medal Strain. Can be sown almost any 
time of the year. Full, cultural directions en- 
closed in each packet. $1.25 each. (See back 
cover illustration.) 
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS | 
New Dwarf Everblooming Begonias 
Carmen. Gorgeous bright rose-pink with dark 
bronze foliage. Pkt., $1.00. 
Christmas Cheer. Very dwarf compact crimson- 
scarlet, green leaves. An excellent Christmas 
_ plant. Pkt.,. $1.00. 
Indian Maid. Outstanding bright scarlet with deep 
lustrous bronze foliage. Dwarf. Pkt., $1.00. 
White Lady. Pure snow-white with green foliage. 
Pkt., $1.00. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER. See Didiscus. 
BROWALLIA | 
Elata Blue. Semi-tall bedding plants covered with 
lovely bell-shaped blue flowers. Height 15 
inches. Pkt., 50c. 

Browallia 

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