Novelties ond Teme of Special Mert 
NOVELTIES AND ITEMS OF SPECIAL MERIT 
It has been several years since we have had enough 
items of special interest to devote a special section to their 
description. The results of retarded developments are now 
becoming evident. We cannot list all the meritorious items 
on these pages, but have selected those that we feel are 
outstanding. 
FORCING SNAPS 
Red Lips. Developed by F. Orsinger, East Patch- 
ogue, L. I.., and introduced by Somerset. This 
variety with its snowy white tube and brilliant 
red face or lips is perhaps the most striking of all 
recent forcing snapdragon introductions. Cut 
blooms will give sparkle and life to any arrange- 
ment. Early, it will flower in December, but is 
at its best in February. Tr. Pkt. $2.00 
Snowdrift. A real winter blooming double, pro- 
ducing massive spikes of purest white. Will 
average 90% doubles. 
VY, Tr. Pkt. $2.00; Tr. Pkt. (approx. 2000 seeds) $3.00 
Winter Orange. Not really new, but it was almost 
lost. We were fortunate in obtaining a small 
quantity of seed and one of our most careful 
growers has been reselecting it. It is our opin- 
ion this is the best winter flowering golden 
bronze available, a color that is badly needed. 
New crop seed will be available in June. Tr. Pkt. $2.00 
Pan American Pink. A tetraploid hybrid of deep 
rose pink with very large blooms. Good indoors 
for a spring crop or summer bloom outdoors. 
Tr. Pkt. $2.00 
Velvet Giant A.A.S. Individual florets on this snap- 
dragon often measure 2!/, inches across and are 
borne on huge spikes. Not adapted for forcing, 
it is excellent for garden use and summer cut 
flowers. The plant grows tall and vigorously and 
the color is rich, deep velvety crimson. Tr. Pkt. $2.00 
ASTER 
Improved Queen of the Market Ballet Queen W.R. 
Very resistant to wilt. A lovely shade of deep 
salmon rose with large flowers carried freely on 
plants 15-20 inches high. 
Tr. Pkt. $0.50; 14 oz. $0.75; Oz. $2.50 
COSMOS 
Radiance S.M. A.A.S. Striking deep rose with a 
rich crimson center. Large flowers of the Sensa- 
tion type. A novelty that will make a nice cut 
flower item. Tr. Pkt. $0.50; 14 oz. $0.75; Oz. $2.50 
CELOSIA (Gilbert's) 
Green Gold. Attractive combs of a color similar 
to the name, tipped with silver. A most enchant- 
ing color combination. Nice to cut. Tr Pk $0:50 
Rose Beauty.. Pink and shades. Tr. Pkt. $0.50 
PETUNIA ALL DOUBLE GLORIOUS STRAIN 
These are now available in straight colors. We have 
tested them carefully and find they will run 100% double 
with a high average of large to very large full double 
blooms. Ideal for pot plants and excellent for outdoor 
bedding. 
Allegro Dwarf Giant Fringed Salmon. A really gorgeous’ 
and striking color with flowers up to 4 inches on com- 
pact plants. 
Caprice Dwarf Giant Fringed Rose. Beautiful deeply 
fringed bright rose. 
Sonata Dwarf Giant Fringed White. Superior in our 
opinion to any we have ever seen. 
Nocturne Dwarf Giant Fringed Purple. A gorgeous shade 
of deep midnight purple. The flowers are not fully 
double, but are uniformly large. 
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Minuet Orchid. Uniform in color with large sized flow- 
ers which are orchid lavender veined with purple. 
Growth is somewhat tall for pots but if grown near 
the glass and pinched they are satisfactory for the 
purpose. 
Price any of the above five colors. ¥/ Tr. Pkt. $2.50; 
Tr. Pkt. (1000 seeds) $4.00; 1/128 oz. $7.25; 1/64 oz. 
$13.50; 1/32 oz. $25.00 
Glorious Mixture, made up of the above colors. Y/ Tr. 
Pkt. $2.00; Tr. Pkt. (1000 seeds) $3.50; 1/64 oz. $12.00; 
1/32 oz. $21.00 
PETUNIA DWARF SINGLES 
Elks Pride Supreme. The best possible strain of this 
favorite dark blue with immense grandiflora type 
flowers. Remarkably true to type, color and habit. 
Crop Failure 
Carmencita. A new color, rich, gorgeous scarlet sal- 
mon. The deeply fringed flowers average 3 inches. 
The brilliant color and dwarf, compact habit make 
this ideal for pots. Tr. Pkt. $1.25: 1/128 oz. $2.00 

Snap Velvet Giant 
