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1501 Cosmos, Radiance 
Silver Medal All-America Selection, 1948 
Radiance introduces two entirely new colors in Sensation Cosmos, striking deep rose and 
rich crimson, the first bicolor Cosmos ever to be developed. Neat compact erect habit. Flower 
of impressive size, not so cupped and larger than the average Sensation Cosmos. Long strong 
stems making it desirable as a cut flower. Beautiful color under artificial light. Pkt., 35c. 
1502 Ageratum, The Golden 
Flowers are closely clustered, fluffy rich yellow. Planted thickly keeps the height down to 
about 10 inches, making an excellent border. Is long lasting as a cut flower but for that 
purpose should be spaced about 10 inches apart to get longer stems. Annual. Pkt., 20c. 
1503 Aster, Ballet Queen (Wilt-Resistant) 
Early and free flowering and a delightful color, deep rose touched with salmon, assuming 
a soft bronze color when. many flowers are massed together in sunlight. Fine for home gar- 
dens as a bordering plant since it is wilt-resistant. Extremely double, it bears 34% in. flowers 
useful for both bedding and cutting. Pkt., 25c. 
1504 Petunia, Pink Sensation 
Rose-pink with deeper veining which extends well toward the edge of the petals from the 
white interior of the corolla tube finely etched with brown. Flowers 3-31% inches in diameter, 
plants good form and extremely vigorous. Plants about 24 inches high and as much as 48 
inches across. Very compact with production of many branches from a point, close to the 
ground. Pkt., 50c. 


























1505 Petunia, Garden Giants 
Low growing ruffled Petunia, giant flowered mixture well suited to the home garden. 
The outstanding feature of this new variety is its satisfactory plant growth, well- 
rounded mounds 12 to 15 inches high. Starts flowering when extremely small and 
continues all through the summer, holding their size and ruffling under the adverse 
conditions of heat and dryness. Wide variety of bright color combinations. Pkt., 50c. 
1506 Petunia, Glowing Rose 
The intense brilliance of this new rose Petunia makes it the most startling of all 
dwarf bedding varieties. The individua] flowers are very large and of an even shade, 
holding the intense color right up to the last flower. Plants well rounded and uniform. 
Blooms early. Pkt., 25c. 
1507 Petunia, Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower All-Double 
The low, spreading plant. habit and the profusion of pleasing, soft, mid-salmon flowers, 
234 in. across, make this a most distinctive and appealing Petunia. Pkt., $1.50. 
1508 Petunia, All-Double Rose Marie 
Bronze Medal All-America Selections, 1947 
- : — Rose-pink, fully -aouble, with beautifully ruffled 
Sweet Peas, Cuthbertson Mixed petals. Individual flowers 3 in. or more across. Bloom 
profusely on compact, dwarf plants 18 in. tall and 
30 in. across. Excellent for cutting and very fragrant. 
1510 Centaurea, Polar Bear Pkt., $1.00. 
Dwarf double, white, annual. 1 foot in height; same habit as Jubilee Gem. Pkt., 20c. 1509 Petunia, 
1511 Datura, Trumpet-in-Trumpet _ Ruffled Little Giants Mixed 
Showy annual about 214 feet in height. Large coarse leaves, but it is redeemed by its The plants, 8 to 10 in. tall, remain so neatly com- 
striking large cream-white flowers really consisting of 3 trumpets. As it ages the lower pact and erect all season, making it most popular for 
trumpet folds back most effectively. Pkt., 25c. bedding and pot plants. Medium sized, well-ruffled 
and ee Oe bee the plants well covered with 
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1512 Dianthus Heddensis, Finest Mixed white in almost every imaginable shade and combina- 
The 1946 Award Winner, Westwood Beauty, now offered in the full range of Dianthus tion, making a pleasing balance of light and dark 
colors. Well formed 2 in. flowers on 16 in. stems; fine for cutting, combining large open shades. Pkt., 35c. 
ee pula rugged growth, and more tolerant of extreme temperatures. Annual. 
ey 2O0C. 
1513 Hemerocallis (Day Lily), Peerless Hybrids 
Seeds germinate readily. Very hardy, thriving in full sun but tolerating shade. Large 
variety of colors, some with dark shadings and many bicolor, also harmony-delights in 
lemon, buff, and bronze shades. Seed from large flowered hybrids. Pkt., 25c. 
1514 Larkspur, Carmine King Improved 
A new color in Giant Imperial Larkspur. Deep carmine, will hold its color under the 
most trying conditions. Newest and largest of the favorite Giant Imperial type. Pkt., 20c. 
1515 Marigold, Red Head 
Single flowers 2 in. across, opening a rich marogany changing with sunlight to auburn, 
and later to shades of bronze and gold. Plants vigorous, forming a compact row 15 inches 
high and 20 inches across. Dark bluish green foliage. Stems bearing the flowers are 
sturdy and useful for cutting if segments of the entire plant are cut rather than the in- 
dividual flowers. Very effective arranged in low bowls. Pkt., 25c. 
® 1516 Marigold, Miniature Spry 
French double, early, free flowering dwarf Marigold of uniform compactness and bright 
color combinations. Ideal for low border. Remains in bloom and compact all summer, 
starting to flower when plants are very small. Pkt., 20c. 
® 1517 Marigold, Naughty Marietta 
Honorable Mention All-America Selections, 1947 
New, single, dwarf French Marigold 2 to 2% in. in diameter. In full bloom the plants 
average 12 in. tall and 16 in. across, completely covered with bright golden yellow flowers ; 
attractively marked with mahogany at the base of the petals. Very showy, especially good aa sect 
for bedding and borders. Pkt., 20c. ean TREE: Magic Carpet 


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