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Per Pkt. 
COSMOS 
Radiance— (New). Top award winner 
for 1948. A striking new color combin- 
ation never before seen in Cosmos. Deep 
rose petals overlaid with large well- 
defined zone of rich crimson. .................. 
Early Flowering Single. 
In New England, where the seasons 
are short, only the early or extra early 
types should be planted. 
White, Pink, Crimson, Mixed, each ........ 
Extra Early Flowering Double. They 
grow to a height of about three feet, 
forming a perfect bush massed with 
bloom, bearing beautiful double flowers 
of good size on long stems. 
Crimson, Pink, White, Mixed, each ........ 
Orange Flare (All America Gold Med- 
al). Unanimously ‘awarded first place, 
with a score of 96% points, by the 
judges. Plants 2 to 3 feet tall, with 
marigold-like foliage. Flowers a bril- 
liant orange, maturing in less than four 
months. New, distinct, unique and out- 
standing seh eis ee ee Scene tas 
Cosmos—Sensation 
Sensation, Finest Mixed. (All America 
Award of Merit). True to its name, a 
real Sensation. It is extremely early, 
flowering in 10 weeks from time of sow- 
ing. Plants vigorous, 4 feet tall, pro- 
ducing an abundance of white and 
shades of pink flowers, 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter. 
25¢ 
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Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 

Per Pkt. 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Chinese Forget- 
Me-Not). Amabile Blue, Half-hardy 
annual growing 2 feet tall. The 
long graceful branches are well covered 
with rich turquoise blue blossoms re- 
sembling forget-me-not, but larger. 
Easily grown and excellent for cut flow- 
ers. 
DAHLIA. Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids 
Mixed. A wonderful mixture of mini- 
ature early flowering, semi-double hy- 
brids 18 to 24 inches high with a wide 
range oti colors..4) ee eee 
DATURA (Angel’s Trumpet) Cornu- 
copia. Handsome subtropical plants for 
summer bedding. Immense flowers, 
triplicate in form, one within the other; 
rich violet with white interior. They 
should be given a light soil and a sunny 
Sheltered "positions =. 5.2 ee 
DELPHINIUM (Annual). Cambridge 
Blue. A light blue, annual Chinensis 
Delphinium growing 2 to 3 feet tall. 
Plants vigorous, producing large well 
formed flower spikes. It is an excellent 
Cut TOWert % Ar ee ee ae eee 
DIANTHUS or PINKS. Hardy bi- 
ennials that bloom the first season, re- 
maining green all winter if lightly pro- 
tected and blooming the next year. 
Mixed all colorssieaites ee. tee eee 
DIDISCUS (Blue Lace Flower). An 
attractive annual blooming from July 
until frost. The lacy pale lavender 
flowers are invaluable for cutting. 
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DIMORPHOTHECA (African Golden 
Daisy). Spreading plants 12 inches 
high, are covered with a wealth of 
snowy, large, daisy-like flowers, having 
dark centers which enhance their 
beatltys.i: Mixed 4k ise eee 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA (California Pop- 
py). The foliage is finely cut, delicate 
and very attractive. The large, hand- 
some flowers, two inches or more in 
diameter, are produced in great profu- 
ae au summer. Hardy annual; height 
oot. 
Aurantiaca. Rich golden yellow. ....... 
Carmine King. Beautiful carmine rose. 
Chrome Queen. Rich chrome yellow. 
Grandiflora Mixed Colors. .................... 
EUPHORBIA VARIEGATA (Snow 
on the Mountain). A showy annual, 2 
feet tall, which thrives on poor and 
quite dry soil. The mature dark green 
leaves are tinged and margined with 
white. Excellent for foliage effects. ...... 
GAILLARDIA. Very showy plants with 
brilliant yellow and bronze daisy-like 
flowers. _Hardy annuals, 2 feet high. 
Single Mixed. 
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