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STOCKS, Arizona Giants—Lovely double fragrant flowers on 
Well branched plants. A popular winter flowering annual, 
Purple—Pkt. 10c. 
Light Pink—Pkt. 10c. 
Blood Red—Pkt. 10c. 
Snow White—Pkt. 10c. 
Mixture—Extra fine blend of colors. Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.50. 
SUNFLOWER, Full Double Russian—F all growing annual 
(5-10 feet high) for background plantings. Seeds make a valu- 
able food for poultry. Sun, Pkt. 10c. 

TEXAS BLUE BONNET, Arizona Strain (Lupinus Texensis) 
—Showy annual 18 inches high, producing long clusters of 
lupine flowers in late spring and early summer. Dark blue, 
tinged with white. Sun. Pkt. 10c. 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus barbatus)—I*ree flowering 
perennial with large clusters of brilliant pinks in reds, pinks 
and white, many with two colors. 1 to 1% feet in height. 
Norman’s Select Double Mixed—Pkt. 10c. 
SWEET PEAS 
The most universally popular of all annual flowers. Blooms 
profusely and continuously over a long period, especially if 
the flowers are kept picked. For beauty and fragrance they are 
incomparable. 
CULTURAL DIRECTICNS FOR SWEET PEAS 
For the best location, select a spot where the sweet 
peas will get the morning and forenoon sun. Rich, loamy 
soil is desirable. Deep digging to even more than a spade 
length down and finely prepared soil are very important. 
Sow seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 to 1% inches deep. 
The use of “Nitrogen” on the seed before planting will 
assist with good roots and abundant flowers. A good 
suggestion is to plant seed in the bottom of a trench of 
required depth. As the plant grows, gradually fill in 
around it with soil, drawing it up to the plants as they 
srow taller until eventually the surface soil is level. 
y Sw sf: s are abo ‘ee inches high, twigs 
When sweet pea plants are about three inches high, twigs SNAPDRAGON, COPPER QUEEN (above) 
should be Bee aiound them to Wikich ue young usatoue STOCKS, ARIZONA GIANTS (below) 
may cling. When they reach the height of about 6 inches, 
supports should be provided. “Train-Ettes’’ are consid- 
ered the best for they can be used from year to year and 

are easily placed. The soil should be well hoed and 
muleched to keep loose for several inches in depth to 
prevent cracking and loss of moisture. The flowers 
should not be allowed to wither on the vines but should 
continually bet cut off. This will greatly prolong the 
blooming season. Whenever the soil begins to get a little 
dry, it should be watered. A thorough soaking twice a 
week is better than a little sprinkle every day. The use 
of a good mulch and peat moss will aid in the conserva- 
tion of water. 

Cuthbertson Sweet Peas 
Cutherbertson Sweet Peas represent one of the most impor- 
tant developments in the modern world of flowers! Sweet pea 
lovers can now grow this beautiful flower successfully under 
conditions of heat and drought. The Cuthbertson Sweet Pea, 
with the orthodox blossom and vine, combines an ability to 
grow and bloom under hot weather conditions with exceptional 
vigor, length of stem, and abundance of fragrant blossoms. In 
Arizona, seed should be sown outdoors in late August or Sep- 
tember for early blooming or as late as December for spring 
blooms. In higher altitudes, plant as soon as the soil can be 
worked and danger of severe frost is past. The notations after 
some varieties are awards received for superiority. 
Frank G. 
Coline—Scarlet. (Certificate of Merit, 1944) 

Lavender. (1st Class Certificate, 1944) 
Janet—White. (Certificate of Merit, 1944.) 
Danny—Navy blue. 
Hazel—Light blue. 
Carol—Clear pink. 
Mixed—A blend of all colors. Pkt. 10c. 

