Pure and Sure FLOWER SEEDS for 1947 

ABRONIA, Umbellata (Tender Perennial). Clus- 
ters of deep rose colored blossoms rise from 
trailing mats of deep green crispy leaves. Very 
drought resistant. Valued in the rock garden.. 
Of easy culture, seed may be sown outdoors in 
spring or early summer. Germination 10 days. 
Pkt. 10c. 
ACHILLEA, The Pearl (Perennial). An _ easily 
grown plant, about 2 ft. high, bearing clusters 
of white flowers. Excellent for cutting. Does 
well in partial shade. Blooms from June to 
September. Sow seed from May to September. 
Germination 7 to 12 days. 
Pkt. 15¢; Ys oz. 50c. 
ACONITUM, Napellus Blue (Perennial). Stately 
spikes of showy helmet-shaped flowers. The 
plants resemble Delphiniums in form and bloom 
during July and August. Sow seed in winter or 
very early spring. These are seeds that need 
cold rather than heat to germinate. Germina- 
tion 2 to 4 weeks. 
Pkt. 10c. 
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting Flowers) (Annual). 
Pretty little daisy-like flowers. Rose, pink and 
white. For winter bouquets they should be cut 
before they become fully expanded. Seed sown 
outdoors in good garden soil, after the ground is 
warm, will bloom in six to eight weeks. One foot 
high. Germination 7 to 12 days. 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
AGERATUM (Floss Flower) (Annual). A most 
satisfactory plant for bedding or edging. Very 
easily grown. Blooms freely all summer, stands 
drought. Seed may be sown indoors early or in 
open ground after frost and until June. Trans- 
plant or thin out so plants are six inches apart. 
Germination 7 to 14 days. 
Blue Cap. Very dwarf 4 inches, deep blue, free 
ficwering. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 35e. 
Blue Ball. Clear blue. Compact plants. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 35c. 
imperial Dwarf Blue. A choice bedding variety. 
10 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
Little Blue Star. Plants densely covered with 
bright blue flowers. Height 5 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 35c. 
AGROSTEMMA, Coronaria (Rose Campion) (Per- 
ennial). Beautiful free flowering plants with 
gray-green foliage and deep crimson flowers. 
Seed sown early (February or March) will 
bloom the first year. 2% feet tall. Germination 
12 to 20 days. 
Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 30c. 
ALYSSUM, Sweet (Annual). Fragrant flowers are 
produced in profusion throughout the season. 
Blooms in six weeks after seed has been sown. 
Sow in good garden soil from early spring to 
midsummer. Thin or transplant four inches 
apart. Germination 7 to 10 days. 
Miniature. An exceedingly dwarf variety. Frag- 
rant white flowers produced in great masses. 
Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 35e. 
Carpet of Snow. The finest edging variety, pro- 
ducing a rounded mass of pure white flowers. 
A continuous bloomer. Height 4 inches. 
Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 35c. 
Little Gem. A dwarf graceful plant, with tiny 
fragrant white flowers. 4 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35e. 
Lilac Queen. Delicate lilac flowers, especially 
attractive in autumn. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
Violet Queen. Plants dwarf, compact. Free 
flowering, fragrant. Color deep violet. 
Pkt. 10¢; Ya oz. 35c. 
Saxatile (Basket of Gold) (Perennial). The 
golden yellow flowers, completely cover the 
compact plants in early spring. Height 9 
inches. Sow seed in early spring, transplant 
when large enough to bloom. Seed germinates: 
in 20 to 80 days. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 35c. 
AMARANTHUS (Annual). Beautifully colored fol- 
iage plants that succeed best in sunny rather 
dry locations. Sow seed in open after the 
ground is warm. Seed germination in 14 days. 
Tricolor (Joseph's Coat). Brilliant scarlet, yel- 
low and green foliage. 
Pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 35c. 
Choice Mixed. Variegated and solid colors. 
Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 30c. 

