TITHONIA 
The Mexican Sun Flower. A fall blooming plant poised like 
a ball of fire above other flowers. Grows into brilliant, vi- 
_brant shades of scarlet orange, the petals in dazzling contrast 
to the clear, yellow center. Flowers are single and very large, 
4 and 5 inches in diameter and the plants reach a height of 
8 or 9 feet. 
TORENIA 
Snapdragon-like flowers, ideal for borders. Fournieri flowers 
intense blue with bright yellow throat, height one foot. Plant 
in boxes from February to March. Do not cover seed, but 
press down firmly in soil. 
VERBENAS 
Giant Mammoth—Very popular for massing in beds and flower 
boxes. Start blooming in early spring until late summer. Sow 
seed in boxes in January. 
Verbena Floradale Beauty—A giant hybrid, the size of heads 
measuring four inches across; plants producing abundance of 
flowers. Colors: Brilliant Pink Rose to Deep Rose. 
Hybrida Giant are available in Scarlet, pink, cerise, purple, 
yellow, white and mixed. 
VINCA or PERIWINKLE 
(P) Is a highly ornamental, free-flowering, compact evergreen 
shrub with shining green foliage and handsome circular 
flowers which grows 1]! feet high. Available in the follow- 
ing colors: Pure White. Rosea Alba—White with crimson eye. 
Rosea—RHose with crimson eye. Delicata—Soft pink. 
STAFFEL’S VINES AND CLIMBERS 
Boston Ivy clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering 
it closely with overlapping foliage, giving it the appearance 
of being shingled with green leaves. Sow in fall. ° 
Cardinal Climber (Ipomea Quamoclit Hybrida)—Brilliant and 
distinct annual climber. It is the result of crossing between 
Ipomea Quamoclit, Cypress Vine and Star Glory. Sow early. 
Cypress Vine—Bright starlike blossoms of scarlet and white 
and has delicate, feather foliage. Grows 12 feet high. 
Sow in spring. 
Moonflower (Ipomea Grandiflora Alba) grows very rapidly 
and will cover a large surface. Large, pure white, fragrant 
flowers. An annual. Sow in spring. 
Scarlet Runner Bean is a rapidly growing climber. Has sprays 
of brilliant scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. Used as a snap or shell 
bean for eating purposes or as an ornamental climber. 
Hyacinth Bean—A fine climber with clusters of purple and 
white flowers, followed by ornamental seed pods. Tender 
annually from 10 to 20 feet high. Available in Alba (white), 
Purple and Mixed Colors. 
ZINNIAS 
10c per pkt., $1.00 per ounce, except where otherwise noted 
Lilliput or Tom Thumb (Pastel Mixture)—Smallest bedding 
type of dwarf Zinnias. Plants grow from 4 to 6 inches high 
usually, are very compact and covered with well formed flow- 
ers. Yellow, pink, rose and other pastel shades. Ounce, $1.00. 
Lilliput Dainty Gem package, 10c. 
Giant Mammoth Type—These new giant blossoms have smaller 
centers and loosely placed, imbricated petals and are an im- 
provement over the old Giant type. The flower presents a 
gracful appearance from bud to full bloom. A rare collection of 
striking and desirable colors. Ounce, $1.00. 
Cerise Queen—Cerise-rose. 
Scarlet Gem—Scarlet. 
Enchantress—Deep Rose. Light Rose-Deep Rose Center. 

CALENDULA 
Orange Queen—Deep Orange. 
Daffodil—Light Canary Yellow. 
Purity—Clean White. 
Lavender Gem—(New) Lavender. 
Rose Queen—Bright Rose. 
Salmon Queen—Salmon Rose. 
Violet Queen—Deep Purple. 
Miss Wilmott—Soft Pink. 
Brightness—Bright Pink. 
Finest Mixed. Ounce 75c. 
Howard’s Giant Crested—Lovely blossoms average from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter and have a full, rounded, cushiony center 
surrounded by broad guard petals. Bright, fresh colors include 
almost all known colors and shades of color to be found in this 
most popular of annual plants. Magnificent shades of scarlet, 
yellow, rose, maize and crimson predominate. 14 ounce, $1.00. 
Fantasy—Great masses of shaggy, rag-like, twisted petals top- 
ping plants about 2 feet tall. Come in the following colors: 
Wildfire—Rich Scarlet. 
Stardust—Golden Yellow. 
Rosalie—Bright Rose. 
Melody—Orchid Lavender. 
Crown O’ Gold Pastel Tints—Large, beautiful flowers with 
petals of gold, light pink, apricot pink, various shades of salmon, 
peach and buff, lively cerise pure salmon, cream or white. 
Gold Medal Dahlia Flowered—Huge, gorgeous blossoms about 
6 inches across perched on 21 to 3 foot stems. 
Exquisite—Light rose with deep rose center. 
Golden State—A very rich Golden-Yellow. 
Scarlet Flame—Bright Scarlet with a blending of Orange. 
Dream—A fine Lavender, turning to Purple. 
Polar Bear—A very large, pure White. 
Canary Bird—A delicate shade of Primrose. 
IIlumination—Deep Rose Self. 
Crimson Monarch—Bright crimson. 
Oriole—Orange and Gold. 
Special Gold Medal Mixture—Ounce 75c. 
Haageana—This variety gives your garden an excellent start 
for it blooms about 6 weeks after planting. The mixture con- 
tains many attractive colors and color combinations. Ounce, $1.50. 
Scabious Flowered—tThis Zinnia has a large, semi-globular crown 
surrounded by a fringe of long petals. The plant grows to a 
height of 36 to 48 inches and blooms abundantly with blossoms 
which are rich in color. 14 ounce, 35c. 
CENTAUREA 
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You will be delighted with the large Dahlia-flowered blooms in charming colors 
which will grow from these seeds. They will give you masses of color, week 
after week. 
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