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GYPSOPHILA (Annual Baby's Breath) 
A charming effect may be had by mixing sprays of Baby’s Breath with other 
long-stemmed cut flowers. Bloom quickly from seed, and liberal sowings should 
be made every three weeks from May to July, to cut continuously. 
Elegans grandiflora alba. Pure white. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c; "V4 Ib., $2.00. 
Elegans grandiflora rosea. Delicate pink. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.50; VY Ib., $5.00. 
Elegans, Crimson Gem. Rosy crimson. Pkt., 25c; 1% oz., 75c. 
HELIANTHUS (Sunflower) 
Varieties we list are useful for cutting, especially the miniature sorts, which bear 
their flowers on slender stems, and form neat bushes about 3 feet high. Sow seeds 
where you want them to grow, in hills 2 feet apart, allowing three plants to each 
hill, and you will have vigorous and showy plants. 
Miniature Stella. Bright yellow with black center. 4 ft. Pkt., 15c. 
New Annual Red Sunflower. Dark-centered brilliant flowers, banded with bright 
chestnut-red, merging to yellow at the tips of the petals. 6 ft. Pkt., 15c. 
Double Chrysanthemum-Flowered. Beautiful, large, finely fringed, yellow, ball- 
shaped flowers, gracefully carried on long, wiry stems. 7 ft. Pkt., 15c. 
Mammoth Russian. Our common Sunflower, with huge flower-heads, mostly grown 
for its seeds, which are fed to parrots and poultry. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 
HELICHRYSUM 
(Giant Double Strawflowers) 
The largest and most popular colorful Strawflowers for winter bouquets. 
Golden Yellow Canary Yellow Silvery White 
Salmon Red Rose-Pink Mixed 
Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
HELIOTROPE ; 
Schling’s Selected Hybrids. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.00. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvels) 
Large-Flowering Hybrids. Although perennials they flower the first year from 
seed. The blooms are 6 to 7 inches across, and the whole plant is extremely 
showy. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00. 
HOLLYHOCKS (Althea) 
indian Spring. (Annual.) An annual everblooming new strain which flowers the 
first year from seed if sown early. In every way the same as the hardy 
varieties with the additional advantage of a longer blooming period. Pkt., 
2567) Ya -0Z:,- $1.00; 
Perennial Varieties Mixed. See regular perennial seed section. 
HUNNEMANNIA (Yellow Tulip Poppy) 
Single Yellow. A glorious sun-kissed. golden yellow Poppy on a strong stem 
with fine feathery Eschscholtzia-like foliage; excellent for cutting. Sow 
outdoors in May where they are to grow, in rich soil. Covered with lovely 
large yellow flowers from July to frost. 2 ft. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00. 
Semi-Double, Sunlite. Award of Merit, 1934. The Tulip Poppies are all lovely 
and easy to grow. The golden yellow flowers are semi-double, have great 
substance, and, having long stems, are superb cut flowers in addition to their 
garden value. Pkt., 25c; Y% oz., $1.25. 
IPOMOEA , 
LARKSPUR (Annual Delphinium) 
~ For very early flowers, sow the seed in a hotbed in March and April and set 
plants out in May; in the garden, sow as soon as the ground is warm. It is 
very good practice to sow annual Larkspur seed in the fall. 
See page 23. 
IMPERIAL BASE BRANCHING OR KING TYPE 
Annual Larkspur that really rivals the perennial Delphinium in beauty and 
stateliness. The néw Imperial base-branching strain is noted for its long spikes, 
large double flowers and intense color. Long-stemmed cut flowers may be had 
from this strain which is far superior to the older Stock-flowered type. This 
strain is also known as the King type. 
White King, Coral King, Rose King, Blue King, Lavender King, Mixed. Pkt., 
35c; % oz., $1.00; oz., $3.00. 
COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the 5 colors, $1.50. 
TALL BRANCHING STOCK-FLOWERED 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 35c; oz., $1.00. 
Giant Branching, Los Angeles. Rich salmon, overlaid with brilliant rose. Lovely 
under artificial light. Pkt., 25c; Y4 oz., 60c. 
KOCHIA (Summer Cypress) 
Trichophylla. Neat little bush resembling a small Cypress tree. An ornamental 
plant of the easiest cultivation. 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 


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LANTANA 
Dwarf Hybrids Mixed. Pkt., 50c, 5 pkts., $2.25. 
LAVATERA 
Rosea splendens. The finest of all pink annual Mallows. 4 to 5 feet. 
Y4 oz., 40c. 
Pkt., 20c; 
LEPTOSIPHON 
Large-Flowering French Hybrids 
A charming annual for borders and beds. Planted in masses, they form a 
sheet of trumpet-shaped flowers ranging from yellow to rose, ivory and chrome, 
frequently tinged with pink, Bloom all summer; also good for the rock garden. 
Pkt., 25¢; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
LINARIA 
Pastel Shades Mixed. Pkt., 50c. 
Dwarf Excelsior Mixed. Little plants rarely 8 inches high, with tiny, pure white, 
Snapdragon-like flowers. Pkt., 50c. 
LOBELIA 
Sow in the house in March. The dwarf varieties are recommended for edging; 
the trailing sorts for hanging baskets, window boxes, vases, etc. 
Erinus compacta atrocaerulea. Large, compact flower of intense deep gentian- 
blue, no eye. For bedding and edging. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
Emperor William. Compact. Sky-blue flowers. Pkt., 25c. 
Mrs. Clibran. Very dwarf, deep blue with white eye. The finest Lobelia. Pkt., 
40c; 3 pkts. for $1.00. 
Crystal Palace Compacta. Deep blue. 4 inches. Pkt., 25c; VY oz:, $1.00. 
Sapphire. Trailing; rich purplish blue with pure white eye. Pkt., 25c. 
Cambridge Blue. A light blue. Large flowered with emerald foliage. Pkt., 25c; 
Vg oz., $1.00 
ANNUAL LUPINUS 
Easily and quickly grown; sow the seed where you want them to grow. 
HARTWEGI GIANTS. Marked improvement over the ordinary Hartwegi strain. 
Plants grow 4 to 414 feet tall with straight, erect spikes. 
King Blue. Rich oxford-blue.” Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
King White. Pure white, scented spikes. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
Mixed. All colors, including dark blue, sky-blue, rose, and white. 
Pkt 25¢; 
WY oz., 75c. 
Russell Lupins. See perennial seed section. 

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