
ALL POSTPAID 
(NO SALES TAX ON FLOWER SEEDS) 
“peRENNIAL’. FLOWER SEEDS 
Novelties and Specialties for 1948 
Why not try some of the new developments in the flowers 
that have won All-America recognition. 
Dianthus Heddensis o2ryio weeny 
1945. Large single laciniated flower, 1% to 2% inches, on 
long stems. Color is somewhat variable in shades of red, 
crimson and scarlet, some having attractive white edges. 
Height 16 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
A new dwarf bedding Petu- 
Petunia, Cheerful nia, crisp, clear light pink on 
salmon-pink petals, deeper rose veining toward throat. Plants 
low growing, forming a mound 10 to 12 inches high, 2 feet 
across. Pkt., 25c. 
Cosmos, Radiance This sensational new Cos- 
mos was awarded a silver 
medal in the All-America trials and is one of the finest addi- 
tions to the list of flowers in many years. The plant is 
compact, erect, with long stems, making it a fine cut flower 
of a deep rose color with a darker central zone of crimson. 
Truly an outstanding novelty. Pkt. 25c. 
Marigold, Naughty Marietta "°°": 
A new free 
blooming, dwarf, single French Marigold, with rich golden 
yellow flowers, blotched maroon at base of petals, 2% inches 
across, on compact plants 1 foot high. Pkt. 15c. 
Cleome, Pink Queen (Silver Medal Winner, 
} 1942.) Trusses of bright 
pink, top the long stems of this novel plant.. Hardy annual 
easily grown from seed planted directly in the border or 
garden. Average height is 3 feet, particularly striking in the 
early evening as the petals seem to take on a sparkle not 
noticed in the day. Pkt., 15c. 
(Silver Medal Win- 
Cosmos, Yellow Flare (2°35...) as 
yellow Cosmos which will blossom in early summer. Grows 
3 to 4 feet tall and blooms freely on long, wiry stems. Ex- 
cellent for border and-as a cut flower. Pkt. 10c. 
(Silver 
Morning Glory, Pearly Gates (7'';°; 
Winner, 1942.) Flowers are a lustrous white, averaging 4 
inches across. The vigorous fast growing vines are covered 
with flowers from midsummer until frost. Makes a wonder- 
ful companion to the Heavenly Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTERS 
Annual. The queen of the summer-blooming plants. Varieties 
listed represent the finest Asters of the early (1), midseason (2), 
and late (3) types. Require a rich soil with ample water, and a 

Westwood Beauty. 
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Petunia, Cheerful 


Morning Glory, a 
Ete 
Pearly Gates Cosmos, Yellow Flare 

(3) Wilt-resistant. 2% ft. Huge fluffy flow- 
ers of Chrysanthemum type. 
Giant Crego 
sunny exposure. Crimson. Purple. Shell-Pink. 
ASTER WILT White. Bose. 
The wilt disease of Any one: Pkt. 15c; % 02., 45c. 
Asters is caused by a para- 
sitic fungus, which may 
attack the plant at any 
stage in its growth from 
the seedling to the seed- 
producing age. The spores 
may be carried on the 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35c. 
Wilt-resistant. (2) Rich dark red, me- 
Heart of France dium size flowers on long, stiff stems. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 55c. 
seed, on ueplements sed Sunshine 
in preparing the soil an 
the soil itself. When once Asters 
introduced into the soil, it 
persists indefinitely and (2) 3 ft. Flow- 
mes the land “‘aster ers are composed 
sick,’ 
of single row of 
loosely placed 
outer pdtals 
with yellow 
quill-like center. 
Fine for cutting. 
Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 25c; % 
oz. 70c. 
A wilt-resistant strain 
of Asters is one which, 
although planted on the 
sick soil will withstand 
the attacks of the fungus 
and develop into strong. 
healthy plants, while the 
non-resistant strains may 
succumb. 
Much disappointment on 

Sunshine Asters 
account of Aster Wilt has 
been overcome by the use 
of Ay Te coetea strains. 
1) Wilt-resistant. 24 in. Branching type, 
Early Royal Lege double flowers on long stems. 
White. Shell-Pink. Purple, Azure-Blue. 
Any one: Pkt. 15c; % 02. 50c. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; Y% oz, 35C. s ve 
2 = (2) Wilt-resistant. | to in. 
American Branching Also known as ‘‘Vick’s Branch- 
ing.” L , well-branched and on long stems. 
Grimson. Azure-Blue. Rose. 
White. Shell-Pink. Purple. 
Any one: Pkt. 15c; % 02. 50c. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 15¢; % 0z- 50c, 
Early Royal 
(1) This is the largest and most fully 
Super Giants double Aster class known. The flowers 
are from 6 to 8 inches across, with full petaled, graceful, inter- 
lacing petals. 
El Monte. Crimson. Pkt. 25c. 
Los Angeles. Shell-pink. Pkt. 25c. 
Rose Marie. Very early, rich rose. Pkt. 25c. 
Single Giants of California 3555. “af 
2 feet tall. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c. 
All-Double Varieties Mixed [i fae. 
makes a most colorful garden spot. An outstanding value for 
the cutting garden or mixed bed. PEt. 10c; % oz. 20c. 
Wilt - resistant 
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