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PANSY, Heart’s Ease (b) 
When the bright hues of the Tulips and Daffodils have 
faded, the rich, deep and varied shades of the Pansies provide 
a welcome change in the flower beds. Th varieties listed pro- 
duce large blooms of good substance, regular markings, and 
full rich coloring: Low growing. 
STEELE’S JUMBO. Many new and unique colors will be found 

in this mixture, pastel pinks, apricots, yellow, blues, brass 
tones, copper bronze, purple, red, in two and three color 
combinations and selfs. Fine form, heavy substance, long 
strong stems, fine for cutting and forcing. Very early. See 
color illustration inside front cover. Pkt. 50c. 
MONARCH SWISS GIANT. Within the last few years the blos- 
soms of this strain have been remarkably improved in every 
way. The plants are compact in habit and they produce im- 
mense circular flowers for a long blooming season. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 50c. 2 
POPULAR BEDDING MIXTURE. These are the popular saucy- 
faced beauties that everybody loves, comprising the finest 
in all colors. Pkt. 25c. 
PHLOX DRUMMOND! (a) 
A valuable and showy annual highly esteemed for bedding, 
for massing and for borders. The plants grow about 1 foot 
high, thrive in practically any soil if given a sunny location 
and bloom the entire season. Seed may be started in boxes 
and transplanted or sown in the open in Spring. 
GIGANTEA, RED GLORY. Here is the brightest color that we 
have ever seen in phlox. The color is a brilliant red with a 
large creamy white eye which seems to intensify the red into 
an unbelievable sharpness. Florets often as large as a half 
dollar. Pkt. 25c. 
GIGANTEA MIXED. A new strain of annual Phlox with single 
florets as large as an inch and one-half in diameter. The colors 
are soft pastel shades, such as apple blossom pink, salmon, 
light blue, pale violet, etc. Pkt. 15c. 
PORTULACA, Moss Rose (ra) 
Brilliant hardy annual, of easy culture; excellent for mass- 
ing in beds, edging or rock work, thriving best in a light, sandy 
soil and a sunny situation. Flowers of the brightest colors. 
Height, 6 to 10 inches. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt. 25c. SINGLE MIXED. Pkt. 25c. 
POPPY, Papaver 
Annual Poppies should be sown as early as possible in the 
Spring where they are to remain as they do not transplant 
readily. Mix the seed with builders’ sand, using about 25 times 
as much sand as seed, then broadcast seed on surface of the 
ground and firm well. Plants should be thinned out to 6 inches 
apart for best results. Seed may be sown in rows also and in 
succession up to the middle of May. 
ALL-DOUBLE MIXED. Improved strain of all-double Begonia- 
type flowers. Range of colors from light pink to dark crimson 
with fair sprinkling of Picotee types in scarlet and vermilion 
shades. One of the most excellent flowers for mid-summer 
bloomers and for cutting. Pkt. 15c. 
SINGLE MIXED. A superb blend of this beautiful type of 
Poppy ranging in color from pure white through tones of 
salmon, pink, and rose to brightest carmine-red. Pkt. »15c. 
NUDICAULE (p) (Iceland Poppy). A hardy Poppy slightly re- 
sembling the Shirley. Somewhat different in habit and con- 
tains many shades of yellow and orange. Height, 18 inches. 
IMPERIAL JEWELS, MIXED. The finest strain of mixed colors 
in Iceland Poppies. The colors are well balanced. Large flow- 
ers grow on strong stems from 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 35c. 
PYRETHRUM, Painted Daisy (p) 
This plant is cousin to the Chrysanthemum and Matricaria and 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Painted Tongue 

. PANSY 
Monarch Swiss Giant 
should play an important part in many a4 well planned garden, 
Height, 1 to 2 feet. : 
SINGLE MIXED. Radiating petals in many tones of rose and 
red about a golden center. Pkt. 20c. 
RICINUS, Castor Bean (a) 
Magnificent, tall, large-leaved plants of tropical appearance, 
succeeding in a warm, sunny location. Beautiful for large foliage 
groups and background. Height, 10 to 12 feet. 
MIXED VARIETIES. Pkt. 10c. 
SALPIGLOSSIS, Painted Tongue (a) 
For delicate grace, richness of coloring, and velvety texture, 
the regal Salpiglossis has practically no equal. From a low 
base of leaves rise slender wiry stalks which bear one or more 
large Lily-like flowers in a magnificent range of colors. Height, 
1 to 2% feet. 
SUPERB MIXED. Pki. l5c. 
SALVIA 
BONFIRE. This variety grows about 2 teet tall and produces 
scarlet red blossoms from late summer to frost. The brilliant 
flower spikes are very attractive, growing very erect and 
globular. Pkt. 25c. 
SCABIOSA, Pincushion Flower (a) 
These beautiful hardy annuals are in great demand. They 
grow about 22 feet high and bloom from early in July with- 
out interruption until cut down by the frost. As a flower for 
cutting they are very popular. Seeds should be sown any time 
in the Spring after danger of frost is past. 
SALMON BEAUTY. Pure salmon with huge flowers. Vigorous. 
The stems are long and stiff, making it a most popular flower 
for the garden or for cutting. Pkt. l5c. 
IMPERIAL GIANTS, BLUE MOON. Honorable Mention, 
America Selections, 1939. An entirely different and improved 
flower and plant from the existing Scabiosa varieties. Fully 
double extremely large and deep. Petals broad, heavy, and 
wavy, entirely eliminating the pincushion center, rich deep 
lavender blue. Tall growing and very upright. Pkt. l5c. 
GIANT HYBRIDS, MIXED. Pkt. 15c. 
Hardy Perennial Varieties 
CAUCASICA. Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). Fringled” and 
ruffled, shades of blue from lavender to dark blue; very large 
flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
SCHIZANTHUS, Butterfly Flower (a) 
One of our finest hardy annuals. Of easy culture in any good 
garden soil. Showy flowers of various colors, closely resem- 
bling some species of Orchids. Also useful as pot plants for 
late Winter and Spring; for this purpose sow in Autumn. 
BUTTERFLY MIXTURE. Fine bright mixture, free flowering, 
compact pyramidal plants, 12 to 15 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
SHASTA DAISY, 
Chrysanthemum Maximum (p) 
It is a hardy plant bearing large white, single blooms with 
handsome yellow centers. They are valuable for border dec- 
oration and especially pleasing in bouquets. 
DIENER’S DOUBLE. A new Shasta Daisy of delicate double 
form. Diener’s Double Shasta Daisy is of exquisite form, a 
strong grower and a welcome addition to this branch of the 
flower family. Pkt. 25c. 
ALASKA. Pure white, extra large flowers. Excellent for cutting. 
Height, 2 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
STOCKS, Gilliflower (a) 
These popular flowers are easily grown, are so highly fra- 
grant, and of such great beauty that they deserve a place in 
every garden. The Early Giant Imperial class are half-hardy 
annuals. \ 
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