Arctotis (African Daisy) 
A handsome annual, forming a branch- 
ing bush 2 to 3 feet high. Its flowers 
are large and showy, being pure white 
on the upper surface, the reverse of the 
petals being a pale blue. 
Grandis. Blooms from early summer 
until frost; Pkt. 10c. 
Large Flowered Hybrids. Many colors. 
1 tt. Pkt be: 
Asters 
Rose Marie, A 1940 All-America. Best 
ecut-flower color of rose-pink; -highly 
fluffy centers and long, narrow petals 
on 3 to 4-in. flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems. Wilt-resistant. For florist 
and garden culture. Pkt. 10c. » 
Aster Early Giant. 
Light Blue. A 1939 All-America, De- 
lightful clear blue, extremely: large 
flowered, early bloomer, Pkt. 10c. 
Hearts of France. Wilt R. 
Medium size flowers open ruby-red and 
color deepens with age, Plants are 1% 
to 2 feet tall, of branching type and 
very robust. Begin to bloom early. 
Pkt. 10e. 
Early Beauty. 
wilt R.° 
Flowers from. 
early July un- 
til frost. The ; 
plants are 
from 2% to 3 
feet, with long, | 
stout stems 
bearing large 
flowers. Crim- 
son, Purple, 
White, Azure 
Blue, Deep 
Rose, or Mixed. é 
Pkt. 10c. ik 
Aster Beauty 
Queen of the Market, Wilt R. 
About two to 
three weeks 
earlier than 
most other As- 
ters;. bloom 
profusely and 
are of graceful 
habit. Flowers 
are borne on 
long stems, 
making’.t hem 
very desirable 
for cut. flowers. 
15 inches high. 
Crimson, Dark 
Blue, Light 
Blue, Scarlet, 
Azure Blue, 
White, Rose or 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Ballet Queen. Fascinating shade of 
deep salmon rose; 3% inch flowers 
borne on plants 15 to 20 in. high. Ex- 
tremely wilt resistant, unsurpassed for 
border work and cutting. (See rear 
cover page for color picture.) Pkt. 25c. 
Single Chinensis. Wilt R. 
Plants 2 to 2% feet, flowers daisy-like, 
petals wide and closely placed. Showy 
plants. Mixed colors. Pkt, 10c. 
Improved Crego Giant Comet Aster 
This fine Aster grows over 2 feet tall 
and is well branched; of free, ‘sturdy 
growth, The fluffy graceful flowers re- 
semble the Chrysanthemum ‘in’ form, 
rarely less than 3 inches across. 
WILT RESISTANT . 
Crimson, Azure Blue, Purple, Deep 
Rose, Orchid, Navy Blue, White, Rose 

Aster, Queen of the 
Market 
Pink, Salmon Rose or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. - 
Improved Giant California Sunshine 
This Aster blooms in mid-season with 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, .composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer 
petals which contrast with the unique 
yellow quill-like center disc. Plants, 2 
to 3 feet. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Wilt-Resistant, - 


American or Vick’s Late Branching 
This superb strain produces plants 2 
to 3 feet high, bearing on long strong 
stems their handsome chrysanthemum- 
like flowers 4 inches across. The large, 
fluffy blooms are double to the center. 
WILT RESISTANT 
Crimson, Deep Rose, Purple, Azure 
Blue, Light. Rose, White or Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giants of California 
The flowers are much larger than the 
Improved Crego, about 6 inches in di- 
ameter, and are unsurpassed as cut 
flowers. Their immense size and beauty, 
as well as their long and sturdy stems 
make them very attractive. Plants, 2% 
to 3 ft. Mixed colors, double. Pkt. 10c. 
Golden Sheaf. Wilt R. 
The deepest Yellow Aster that is wilt 
resistant. The flowers are fully double, 
with an attractive crest-like center, of 
food substance and fine depth of petal. 
Plants, 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Ball. Wilt R. 
Bright deep Rose, early....... Pkt. 10c 
White, large. flowers, late..... Pkt. 10c 
Whit ei Oar yacessnte tlarese = njeneistslc Pkt. 10c 
Deep bright Purple, early..... Pkt. 10c 
Early Royal. Wilt R. 
Plants branching, 1% to 2 feet, bloom- 
ing directly following the Queen of the 
Market. Azure Blue, Deep Rose, Scar- 
let, Purple, Coppery Rose, White or 
IVETE G OS sretaeneta caret enti scctaraleceoeun a jetetratare Pkt. 10c 
Imbricated Pompon Aster. 
Plants upright, 14 to 16 inches, small 
round pompon flowers, outside row 
short guard petals, very early. Finest 
Iii eC Srrapeetyctebasrsseticcienoranst reese, oeeasles Pkt; 10¢ 
Bachelor’s Button (See Centaurea Cyanus) 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Showy and easily grown tender an- 
nuals, succeeding best in sunny loca- 
tions where ‘there is rich loam. We 
offer very large, extra double flowers 
in several colors and shining green fo- 
liage. Bloom from July to October. 18 
inches high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Bartonia Aurea (Blazing Star) 
Very showy hardy. annuals producing 
golden yellow flowers during the sum- 
mer above its gray and downy thistle- 
like foliage which is exceedingly bril- 
liant in the sunshine. Blooms measure 
21%, inches across. Sow it where it is 
to remain as it does not bear trans- 
nlanting. Prefers moist situation. Fine 
for borders. 12 to 18 in. Pkt. 10e. 
Beans, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid growing annual climber, pro- 
ducing bright red flowers from July to 
September. The dense follage makes it 
splendid for porches or wherever shade 
is desired. Vines grow about 10 ft. 
Pict Oe: 
Brachycome 
(Swan River Daisy) 
A “dwarf, free- 
flowering plant 
which blooms in 
great profusion 
the greater part 
of the summer. 
The _  daisy-like 
flowers are blue 
and white, plants 
about 9 to 12 
inches tall. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Brachycome. 
Swan River Daisy. 
Browallia 
Pretty flowering annuals suitable for 
summer bedding. The white or blue 
flowers are fine for cutting. Lift and 
cut back for house planting. 12 inches 
high. Elata Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 

Bush Balsam 
Differs from the Lady Slipper Balsam 
in that the flowers appear in clusters 
on the top of the stems like double 
roses, instead of hidden on the sides 
of stem. Plants are 18 to 24 inches 
high. Our mixture contains shades of 
Mixed. 
white, rose and red. Pkt. 15c. 
Cacalia 
(Tassel Flower) 
An attractive bed- 
ding plant about 
18 inches tia) i 
bearing tassel- 
like orange and 
searlet flowers on 
long, wiry stems. 
A good cut flower. 
Blooms from June 
Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c 
Calendula 
Free flowering 
plants of easy é 
culture, succeed- Cacalia 
ing everywhere and flowering continu- 

ously. The ftowers are double, showy, 
of large size and pleasing colors. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 5c. 
Frilled Beauty. Deep orange with 
frilled petals. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Apricot. Rich apricot with dark 
brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Balis Gold. Dark golden yellow flowers 
of erect habit, long stems. PKt. 5c. 
Balls Lemon Queen, Deep lemon yellow 
brown eye. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Orange. Immense double flowers 
of a brilliant glistening orange, borne 
an long stems. Pkt. 5c. 
Balls Masterpiece. Long stemmed, deep 
orange, brown center. Pkt. 5c. 
Pastel Shades Mixed. Beautiful blend 
of large double varieties. Blooms over 
a long period. Excellent for cutting. 
Pkt. 5c. 
Orange King. Orange red with a dark 
center, Pkt. 5c. 
Yellow Colossal. Clear yellow, large. 
PKt. 5c. 
Orange Shag- 
By. Deep or- 
ange in color, 
excellent for 
both garden 
and cutting. 
Pkt. 5c; 
Campfire Im. 
proved. One of 
the best early 
forcing vari- 
eties. Flowers 
are dark or- 
ange, hi g h- 
lighted with a 
scarlet sheen. 
2 Pkt. E 
Calendula, Chrysantha Pape 
Chrysantha. Is distinct in type, out- 
standing among all varieties. The 
large double flowers are an exquisite 
shade of clear yellow. Pkt. 5e. 
Calliopsis 
Showy and free- 
flowering annuals, 
blooming all sum- 
mer. Excellent for 
cutting. You will 
Prolong the 
blooming season 
by keeping old 
flowers cut off. 
Sow where they 
are to remain and 
thin to 8 to 12 
inches apart, Of 
easy culture. 
Tall mixed. 24 to 
30 in. Pkt. 5c. 
Dwart mixed. 6 
to 10 in. Pkt. 5c. 
Gold Crest. Semi-double. 
low, Reddish-Brown center. 

Calliopsis 
Golden Yel- 
Pkt, 5c; 
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