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LADIOLUS | SUNSET’S QUALITY LAWN SEEDS 
POE Lawn Seeds are the finest and highest grade obtainable. We supply large quantities of our seed to the War 
; Department Posts in and around San Francisco and also che Navy Department. 
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THE FINEST AND LARGEST BULBS OBTAINABLE — PRIZE WINNERS EVERYWHERE. [oo on. coum, ghrteh teeattatg eet 
pre th ba “ PLANT DECEMBER TO MAY—BULBS READY NOW. } er the ground is thoroughly worked, roll it before seeding, 
___ Gladiolus should be planted about 6 inches deep and 7 to 8 inches apart. A light application of Sunset Special y 
3 Fertilizer on the top of the ground, after the plants are several inches high, will aid in producing larger blooms. 
to prevent it from settling unevenly, and then rake the surface 
lightly. Sow the seed so as to cover the ground thoroughly, and 
i Government Inspected and Fumigated — Guaranteed 
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twice a year. Water well after applying. We recommend Sunser 
Special Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. See this page below. 
Sow the seed thick enough at the start and save yourself a lot 
of unnecessary work. Use at least 1 pound to a space 10x10 feet. 
Many successful gardeners double this amount. 
Warning. Do not use the so-called rotted manure. It is full of 
wild clover and other weed seeds. Pests, such as lawn moths 
slugs, snails, beetles, etc., get a start through eggs and larvae 
in such manure. A few pounds of good fertilizer is equal to a 
sack of manure. If you want a moisture-holding material for top- 
dressing use peat; it is clean. 
then cover it lightly with soil. Roll again so as to press the seed 
in firmiy. If you have no roller, use boards and tramp on them so 
s - as to pack the ground firmly, but a roller i referr 
Six of a kind at the 12 rate and 50 at the 100 rate. ‘i i Fae ee ee as 
ANY OF THE GIANT GLADIOLUS BELOW 
3 for 3S°, 12 for $1.25, 100 for $9 
BAGDAD. Beautiful smoky old-rose. 
BARCAROLLE. Finest ruffled salmon orange. 
BEACON. Bright salmon-red with cream blotch. 
BELLA DONNA. Beautiful light violet. 
BLACK OPAL, Deepest blackist-red, an exhibition variety. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Best medium blue, very unusual. 
CANDY HEART. Apricot pink, with bright red blotch. 
CARILLON. Gorgeous clear pink with white throat. 
CORAL GLOW. Immense coral-red, outstanding. 
DR. BENNETT. A beautiful scarlet with large blooms. A fine exhibi- 
tion variety. . 
GIANT NYMPH. Reliable clear pink, exhibition spike. 
New lawns should not be aliowed to dry out, not even for a half 
day. For the first 15 days the lawn should be watered twice a day 
All Gladiolus Bulbs are postpaid to 4th Zone. 
3 if mecessary. 
Add 2§¢@ to all orders under §2.00 
to cover mailing costs’ 

A lawn should be fertilized after the first cutting, and at least 























All prices on Lawn Seed are postpaid within the Fourth Zone. 
Lawn Seed prices are subject to change without notice. 
Astoria Bent. Spreads from underground rootstalks, and produces 
a splendid rich green turf of upright growth and fine texture. 
Sow 1 pound to 250 square feet. Certified seed. Lb. $2.75; 
5 lbs. $13.50. 
Pacific Rye Grass (Genuine Pacey’s Rye Grass.) This grass is 
similar to the Australian Rye Grass but has a finer leaf and. 
is longer lived. Lb. @§¢@; 10 !bs. $6.00. 
Chewing’s Fescue. Forms a Close, lasting turf, succeeding well 
under poor conditions. It is used extensively in lawn and putting 
green mixture Lb. $1.75, § |bs. $8.00. 
Creeping Bent (Genuine Seaside). Being of fine texture, this grass 
is excellent for lawns,and putting-greens, as it makes a low, 
velvety growth. Lb. $2.75, § lbs. $13.50. 
Kentucky Blue Grass. Fancy; extra clean. The most popular grass 
for lawns. It is dark green and of dense-growing habit, making 
a beautiful turf in a heavy or black soil. Lb, $1.75, & |bs- $8.60- 
White Clover. Of dwarf habit, with creeping stems, rooting at 
joints, thus making an excellent turf that stands constant 
tramping. Used for lawn-planting, either alone or in mixture 
with grass seed. Oz. 25¢, |b. $2,50- 
Park Lawn Mixture. (Formerly known as Golden Gate.) This 
mixture of hardy grasses forms a thick strong turf that will 
stand hard usage. Lb. 7§¢, 10 |bs. $6.75. 
Shady Nook Mixture. Contains grasses for making good lawns in 
shady places and under trees. Lb, $1.75, § |bs. $8.00. 


Sunset Special Lawn Mixture 
This mixture will produce the finest Jawn in almost any 
location. It is composed of five hardy grasses, and is the 
result of many years’ experience. Tt will produce that beauti- 

















‘al GRETA GARBO, Beautiful creamy-rose, an exhibition variety. [ s. {hOUBE HOLE Beet Uaioe: noun OroUie wo ai all nite meester Ch See Gace 100 test Lb) ot OD 10 eee ee 
a GOLDEN CHIMES. Fine light yellow, a ruffled beauty. _ Lb. 65¢, 10 'bs. $6.00. 
ip KING LEAR. Immense blooms, beautiful purple shade. ry eonsaeennsnsseseert = = = Sees es Sens eesseessessscessseseswsssssrest 
i MARGARET BEATON. Large pure white small red blotch. : RR eee wan ret 9 Rone *, ak. 
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is MOTHER MACHREBR. Smoky lavender- gray blended with salmon | © 1 e 5 he) 7 ze | G nye ad - kK ; °L 1 r ye 
| pink and gold. |} SUEISCTS pec lai Gal en-L AWN FCPrULNZer 
: } PEGGY LOU. A fine deep pink. ry : (it Works Like Magic) 
PELEGRINA. Finest dark violet-blue. Very popular. _ | TWENTY YEARS PROVEN RESULIS—BEST PLANT FOOD FOR LAWNS, TREES, SHRUBS, FLOWERS 
PICARDY. A most sensational flower of delicate apricot-pink. Many s For Vegetables—Apply 4 Ibs. to space 10x10 feet. Dust along rows of growing vegetables—water in well. 
: extremely large florets open at one time. f The best all-around fertilizer for general garden use. Economical and easy to use. It peps up lawns in a few days’ time, Apply 
: : 3 to 4 pounds to 10x10 feet of lawn; 3 to 4 tablespoons to a rose bush; dust along rows of sweet peas and other plants. Water 
REGENT. Immense spikes, intense scarlet. : ' 
ROMAN GOLD. Beautiful orange shade—very unusual. 
SHIRLEY TEMPLE. Huge ruffled cream, a beauty. 
VREDENBURGH. Large pure white, strong grower, 
YELLOW EMPEROR. Excellent deep golden yellow. 
immediately after applying. Used by U. S. Government (War Department), cemeteries, institutions, exhibitors, etc. 
Contains 6 per cent Nitrogen, 9 per cent available Phosphoric Acid, 6 per cent water soluble Potash. The complete plant-food, 
free from weeds and insects, The most economical fertilizer based on coverage and results. Remember 4 pounds equals 150 Ibs. 
of manure. 
A fertilizer is only as good ag the guaranteed analysis shown on the package. Compare our analysis with others. 
tee 21 plant food units, 6-9-6. 
3 Ibs. 35¢; 10 Ibs. 85¢; 25 Ibs. $1.65; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 Ibs. $4.50 F. O. B. San Francisco 
Registered No. 538 
We guaran- 


SPECIAL COLLECTION: TWO EACH OF THE 24- GIANT-FLOWERING 
GLADIOIZUS LISTED ABOVE 48 BULBS, $4,500 (2COLLECTIONS, 96 
BULBS, $8.50). 





EUGENIA 
Eugenia myrtifolia, “Brush Cherry.”’ If un- 
pruned, this splendid foliage plant will attain 
12 ov 15 feet in height, but is usually grown 
PARNAY COTONEASTER 
Cotoneaster parnayi. 6 ft. This is the best 
of the larger growing Cotoneasters because 
of its large, luxuriant evergreen foliage which 
is dense and lu 







DWARF 
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Sunsets Rainbow Giant Gladiolus Collection 
Five bulbs each of the following seven beauties: 
Thuya orientalis au- 
iriant throughout the entire vea nana. ‘Berkman’s 

Vredenburgh Barcarolle Dr, Bennett Shirley Temple as a trained pillar or pyramid to any desired year and because of the enormous clusters of Dwarf Evergreen Ar- 
i i brilliant red berries with which the plant 1s borvitae. 
ay Carillon Pelegrina Coral Glow height, or as a hedge, and for either use it LS oeae Te Ahatli aad Paces dee It does not Thi thes farieat 
} The $5 Bulbs, separately labeled, for $3.25 Eis exceedingly. lovely because of its clean, overgrow like so many of the larger growing ote ys 
: (Ss ripti glossy, Myrtle-like foliage which takes on a toneas ~ “seldom exceedi 6 feet in popular dwarf conifer 
bi ee above for full descriptions.) : epee i Cotoneasters, seldom exceeding eet i 
cheerful bronze tint in the new growth. The af is aged Tir’ } rown in California, 
3 Feel ed : height, and is well foliaged right down to the grow 
SUNSET STANDARD MIXTURE big purple berries make excellent jelly also. ecounal DWATE léaetphat Waen 
Made up of standard varieties, good colors. 
Large Bulbs, 12 for $1.00; 100 for $7,00 
SUNSET DE LUXE MIXTURE 
The finest mixture obtainable and is taken from the above varicties. 
Large bulbs, 12 for $1.25; 100 for $9.00 
SUNSET'S GORGEOUS 
RHODODENDRONS 
The magnificent display of these lovely shrubs attracts thousands of 
visitors to Golden Gate Park. All our Rhododendrons are grafted plants. 
Rhododendrons should be planted in partial shade and prefer acid soil. 
They should receive liberal applications of leaf-mold or peat for best results. 
« Do not use fertilizers, containing lime. Mulch the top soil to conserve moisture 
~ and pull weeds by hand; do not cultivate close to plants as roots are very near 
- surface. Ready for planting about November 15 and through winter until May. 
All the Rhododendrons offered are balled plants, well branched and shaped, 
broadly conical in 
form, the tips of ail 
the branches are coy- 
ered with bright gold 
throughout most of 
the year. 
Balled specimens, $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50 each. 
Gal. cans, $1.50. 
(Add 25c postage on‘gal. can if wanted by-mail) 
Balled plants express collect. 7 
$1.50. $2.50 cach according to size. 
(Add 25¢e postage if wanted by mail) 
$1.50, $2.50 each according to size. 
(Add 25c postage if wanted by mail) 









BEAUTY BUSH 
*KOLKWITZIA amabeilis. A fine hardy flowering shrub from Central China forming 
a perfectly symmetrical bush, fountain-like in habit. 6 feet high, every branch in 
the spring becoming a plume of pink blossoms, mottled with orange. A shrub that 
will thrive almost anywhere, delighting in cold, open, exposed positions where it gets 
plenty of sun and wind Requires little attention but provides much beauty. 
$1.50 and $2.00 each. Add 25c if wanted by mail. 


THE BRILLIANT-BERRIED CRATAEGUS 
The evergreen Hawthorne (or Firethornes) are exceedingly * valuable for their 
great wealth of bright-colored berries in the fall and winter, which remain on the plant 
for many months. Basily grown and hardy anywhere. 

BOUVARDIAS 
The colorful clusters 
of dainty, long, tubu- 
lar flowers produced 
continuously through- 
out the year make the 
Bouvardias very val- 
CRATAEGUS bleh Dwarfish. Berries scarlet. In gal. ae in the warden. Uielght 
cans, each. Y : 2 fect. Plant in fu 
» $1.25 — = a “sun or semi-shade near 
1 Dias C. Lalandi. Grows 8 feet tall, with orange berries. In gal. PUP SEA IPE CoE Albatross is. intensely 
and bear flowering Duds. cans, $1.25 each. fragrant with a delicious Jasmine scent, but in 
We are the largest dealers in Rhododendrons and Azaleas in this section. C, Yunnanesis. Berries are coral-colored. In gal. cans, the other varieties color takes the place of 
fragrance. 
Coral Gem. 
$1.25 cach. 
C. ROSEDALE. Deep red berries, upright growth, very fine. 
In gal. cans, $1.50 cach. 
(Add 25c postage, if wanted by mail) 
PRICES ARE FIGURED ACCORDING TO SIZE 
Cynthia. Beautiful light crimson. $9,00 to $12.50 each, 
Eureka Maid. Flower similar to Pink Pearl in size but of a deeper shade of 
pink. $9.00 to $12,50 each. 
Fragrantissima. Pure white, fragrant Himalayan Rhododendron. $5.00 to 
$7.50 cach. 
Lord Roberts. Dark red with black blotches. New and very fine. $9.00 to 
$1.50 each. 
Albatross. Large 2-Inch, white flowers, intense 
ly sweet. $1.50 each. 
| (Add 25c postage for mailing) 
Rich coral-pink. 




Scarlet Flowering Quince | 
CHIFFON DAISIES 
15ce each, 12 for $1.50 
$12.50 cach. , ye Ayr WHITE 
ie 3 3 Pink Pearl. The finest.of the pink-flowering varieties. Carries immense trusses : i : = ee % a MARGUERITE 
Rhododendrons are too large to go via Parcel Post of flowers. $9.00 to $12.50 each. ! ; Cydonia Sanguinea. Scarlet Flowered Quince.” — Potted, 40¢ each 
“—must go Express Collect—add 75c to cover cost Unknown Warrior. Vigorous grower, large trusses, fine, rosy-red. $9,00 The blooms are a bright scarlet and are scattered MEE OM ay 
over the plant all through the spring and summer. 
Almost everblooming. Large plants $2.00 and 
$2.50 each. 
(Add 25c postage fbr mailing.) 
of packing Rhododendrons for shipment. to $12.50 cach. 
Potted 50c each 
ESTHER REED 
DAISIES 


White, double tufted 
centers very hardy. 
16e each, 12 for $1.50 
Pink Breath-of-Heaven 

_ The Fragrant Daphne 
DAPHNE ordora marginata, Pink Daphne. A small shrub, 4 
feet high, producing intensely fragrant light pink flowers 
which are massed in dense clusters at the end of the 
branches during the winter. The leaves are edged creamy 
white. Balled. $2.50, $3.50, $4.50 and $5.50 each, 
according to size. Too large to mail, must go via express 
collect. 

DIOSMA pulchrum. In many California 
gardens the White Breath-of-Heaven, 
with its aromatic heath-like foliage 
and its innumerable starry little flow- 
ers is a great favorite, but we think 
that, this newly introduced relative 
from South America will be even more 
popular. It grows about 2 feet high, 
with a dwarf, compact, bushy habit, 
and in late spring and summer is 
covered for weeks with thousands of 
little bright pink flowers. In gals. cans, 
CHIFFON DAISTES 











Flowering Hawthorne 
HAWTHORNE. These sinall, spreading trees are 
well adapted for lawns and for grouping. The little 
flowers come in clusters, and are followed by red 
berries in the autumn, 
H., Double Scarlet and White. 6 to 8 ft. trees. 54.50. | 
Sunset’s Hardy Deciduous 
Flowering Shrubs 








Too large to mail, must go via express, collect. cRurt faeries aceon nae eeakee GbE 













. ‘s | ar ag an VTE IPUNS TS ERIS SOOO. EE? OT PES ERC COS TB Sar i i Te S. 
a ¢ $1.25 4nd $1.50 each. ‘ 3 ; “ ies. n 10 to 15 feet high, -with brigt to Aniped pelais 
° eae hy eee ay. Sets ‘ i 7 lar} icles at the 
Deep Purple Blossoms (Add 25c postage for mailing’) its ~ 4 ‘ eres produced: An) very stele penicion 3# pete 
FLOWE eo Flowering Eucalyptus RE oes mer. j : 
legacy a ie) : i cUC 4 j ricifoli F 28 C., Pink. Pastel pink, $1.50 each. 
ee (PISUN i Fast Growing Hedge EUCALYPTUS | Ficifolia. One of the most glorious es pints sip ape A Gers 
LASIANDRA (Pleroma). Rare shrub with deep PRIVET, California (Ligustrum Oyali- bloom, with its great clusters of brilliant scarlet AFUE Re FORSYTHIA suspenss, Golden Bell. Golden yel 
‘ we se a background of dark, le : eed a ale es 2 aie 
folium). A valuable hedge plant. Nak- HOW eae Seerae aware tree, 25 fee low . bl SSOTNS, in clusters in early spring 
~ purple blossoms. In gal. cans, $1.50 ca. 

much room. 8 to 4 feet, 

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SUNSET'S CHOICE 
ed roots, 2 to 2% ft., well branched, 

eae I a » to pinil must go via express collect. HYDRAN a aene ADRS) Ee H Deep. 7 FORE 
i! if acn; by er dozZ.; a ; shade s plant is most satisfactory, bloom- 
: (Add 25¢ postage for mailing) ZO¢g cach; $2.09 per $15.00 GRAFTED LILACS sade, ‘This plant is most satisfactory. bloom 
“ab per 100, ee  ———————— 5 < ws idinirably when planted in a shady place 
& (Three-year-old Trees) in the garden. $2.00 and $2.50 each. 

(Add 25e per dozen to mail) 













NANDINA 
Nandina domestica. “Heavenly Bamboo.’ 
5 ft. A favorite of California gardens is 
this plant, densely clothed with com- 
pound leaflets, bronzy red when young, 
dark ,green at maturity, and with 
beautiful coppery red tones in winter, 
Topped with great showy clusters of red 
berries in winter, but more than one 
plant is necessary to secure berries. Full 
sun or part shade, 
$1.50 each. 
(add 25¢ postage if wanted by mail) 
~- FREMONTIA 
Fremontia mexicana, “Mexican Flannel 
Bush.” 10 ft. A splendid latge native 
| flowering shrub with small, fig-like, gray~- 
/ green Jeaves and a marvelous. profusion 
of coppery, orange-yellow flowers, 2 to 3 
inches across, in the late winter’ and ° 
spring. Full sun, good drainage and not 
too much water. i ‘ 
< $2.00 each. 
(add 25¢ postage if wanted by. mail) 
FRAGRANT WISTERIA 
~ One of the most elegant and rapid-growing of all 
A climbing plants, bearing long grape-like clusters of 
flowers. 
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PURPLE OR WHITE 
oa 
4 _. Grafted two-year and three-year-old $3 715 each. 
hs ee. eet, FLOWERING CRABAPPLE FLORIBUNDA. 
Each $1.75 and $2.50 Single pink. $2.50 each. ; 
(Add 25¢ postage if wanted by mail) 

~ BRILLIANT CLIMBERS 
BOUGAINVILLAEA, 
and $2,590 cach. ; 
B. CRIMSON LAKE. Brilliant brick-red potted plants. 
$1.50 and $2.50 each. 


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FLOWERING CHERRIES. Double dark pink. — 
FLOWERING ALMONDS. 
$2.50 each. (Too large to mail.) 
Purple potted plants. 
$1.50 
(Add 25c for mailing) 
ALSTROEMERIA 
(PERUVIAN LILY) 4 
Plant October to April H 
This is the beautiful golden ~ 
spotted Peruvian Lily you see — 
so often in the florists’ win- — 
dows. Wonderful cut- flowers, i 
keeping from 8 to 10 days in — 
water. i 
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25¢ each; 12 for $2.50 
Dwarf double pink. i 

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Dble. Flowering 
Weeping Double 


Flowering Peach 
: a Ri Double Red, White, 
Pink Cherry x or Pink” Nay Het 
Crafted trees, 5 to 6 feet tall Sead: Cee that crit 
Wstablished in 5 gal. cans, $5.00 Bloom this spring, 4 to 
each. (Too large to mail, must 
go via express collect.) Add 75¢ 
to pack for shipping. 
h feet. 
$2.50 and $3.50 °&. 
Beautiful spring-flowering shrubs 
with very fragrant flowers in large 
clusters. Immediately after bloom- 
ing they should be pruned, as the 
flowers are always on the old 
wood. Grafted varieties will usual- 
ly bloom the first year, 
Double Varieties 
Adelaide Dunbar. 

Dark red. 
Mme. Abel Chatenay. Fine double 
white. 
Mrs. Harding. 



reddish-purple. 
ish purple. 
> rosy pink. 
‘ue lavender, 

Leon Gambetta, Tansee 
Single Varieties 
Marie Legraye. Pure White. 
Ludwig Spaeth. Deep purple. 
Any of the above Lilacs $1,75 
and $2.5 each. 
Must go express collect. 



Grafted Trees Two Years Ol 
BLIRIANA, Double flowering pink blossoms. 
Purple-leaved, $3.50 each. 
Too large 
PURPLE-LEAVED PLUM 
to mail, must go via Express collect, 
d, 6 to 8 Ft. 
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H., Improved Blue, $2.50 each, 
SNOWBALL COMMON, Tall shrubs with white 
flowers in ball-shaped heads. $1.50 each, 
SPIRAEA, Anthony Waterer, Crimson flowers 
2 ft,, $1.50 each. 
5S. prunifolia. Bridal 
2 to 3 ft., $1.50 each. : ; 
S. Vanhouttei. Drooping white variety. 2 
ft., $1 
Wreath, White flowers. 
to 3 
$1.50 each. 
;ELA rosea, 
, $1.50 each. 
W., Eva Rathke. 
each. 
Lovely pea-shaped pink flow- 

Ruby-carmine blossoms. $1,50 
(Add 25c postage for mailing) 




Sunset's Beautiful 
Specimen Evergreens 
‘We carry a very complete stock of 
fine evergreens, Our trees are per- 
fect specimens and must be seen to 
be appreciated. See them in our 
nursery. 




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