CALIFORNIA-GROWN FLOWER SEED 
Petunias are unquestionably the most popular 
of all summer-flowering annuals. No flowers give 
as much color and so many blooms with such 
little effort. Full sun is preferred, although the 
ruffled and double types will take partial shade. 
HOW TO GROW PETUNIAS 


FEB.-APR. 

Petunias are usually propagated by seed. 
Double, ruffled and fringed forms can be in- 
creased by cuttings. Petunia seed is very fine, 
and should not be covered. Mix it with fine 
sand and gently press it into the seed com- 
post with a block of wood. 
The seed compost for petunias must be 
light and leafy and kept fairly moist. After 
sowing, cover with glass and a sheet of news- 
paper. Lift and turn the glass each day. Prick 
out the seedlings when the second pair of 
leaves have developed. 




When the plants are 6” high, pinch them 
back to encourage lateral growth. This will 
defer flowering a few weeks, but a sturdier, 
longer-blooming plant will result. When pick- 
ing petunias, remove some of the foliage along 
with the flowers. 

Two or 3 days after watering, cultivate 
petunia beds, leaving a fine mulch over the 
surface of the soil. Feed with commercial fer- 
tilizer (1 teaspoon to a plant) once a month 
up until plants are in full bloom. Water after 
feeding. 










LAGOMARSINO of CALIFORNIA 
other flowers. 

LAGO FEATURE PETUNIAS 
for 1948 
Pink Beauty A new glorious large flower- 
ing, glowing pink that will charm you with 
its beauty. Over a period of several years we 
have carefully selected stock plants for per- 
fection of bloom and abundance of flowers 
for seed, and this fine new variety is a true 
pedigreed variety. Pkt. 50c. 
Dazzler A new, exceedingly brilliant, low 
growing, dazzling scarlet flower; beautiful 
single tlower. Pkt. 25c. 
Little Giants Ruffled nana compacta type; 
the plants remain 8 to 12 inches tall and are 
neatly compact and erect all season, com- 
pletely covered with medium-sized well-ruf- 
fled and waved, deep-throated flowers in an 
attractive color range from deep crimson to 
‘dance MEAs Wore: Tk Sy oreeh well 
Giant Ruffled (pink shades) A special selec- 
tion of the giant ruffled type in a dazzling 
display of pink shades. In this strain we have 
carefully selected for true pink colors, keep- 
ine the giant ruffled type intact. - Pkt. 50c, 
1/64 oz. $7.50. 
Setting Sun An exceptionally large fringed 
flower in a brilliant rose shade. One of the 
finest flowers in our large plantings. An im- 
proved strain you will enjoy. Pkt. 25c. 
LARGE FLOWERING PETUNIAS 
Fringed, Waved and Ruffled 
RUFFLED GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA 
The largest of all the petunias. This select strain 
of giant flowering petunias comes in mixture 
only, offering a wide assortment of colors. Our 
choicest mixture is 25c packet. 
SUPER FLUFFY RUFFLES 
A strain so ruffled and frilled that the flowers 
have the appearance of being double, in a blend 
of .shades and colors that covers just about 
everything you want. Pkt. 25c. 
Dwarf Elk’s Pride The de luxe of purple petu- 
nias. Lovely deep violet purple blooms, beauti- 
fully ruffled or waved. Pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. 65c. 
Snow Storm (New) Extra large ruffled clear 
white. For either bedding or pot plants. Phe 
preferred white variety. Pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. 65c. 
Lace Veil A pure 
WalietiGemsd Teoule 
fringed variety of 
unusual beauty. A 
Sipe cual Wear 
Strain.  bkt. 2oc. 
Theodosia A 
heavily fringed 
rose-pink with 
golden yellow 
EOatwe Ect eo Gs 
Bedding 
Type 
Petunias 

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Almost any type soil will do, in fact petunias 
will do well in soil unsuited for growing many 
USE: They are suitable for all 
purposes--bedding, edging, massed beds, mixed 
borders, pots and window boxes. 

PETUNIA RUFFLED GIANTS 
LOW GROWING PETUNIAS 
Whites: IGLOO, very compact white, small 
flowers. SNOWBALL, taller, larger flowered 
than Igloo. 
Pink: CELESTIAL ROSE, deep rose, most 
compact deep pink. ROSY MORN, pink with 
white throat; compact but slightly taller than 
Celestial Rose. ROSE OF HEAVEN, select 
rose pink. 
Scarlet: GLOW, dazzling carmine red. 
Dark Blue: VIOLET BLUE, a rich violet blue. 
Mid- Blue: ENGLISH VIOLET, 
shade of violet-blue. 
Light Blue: HEAVENLY BLUE, extra select 
light blue. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c, % oz. $1.65. 

medium 
Lago SPECIAL MIXTURE 
LOW GROWING BEDDING PETUNIAS 
A balanced mixture of all colors, pink predomi- 
nating. All varieties are of uniform habit of 
growth for best effect. Pkt. 15c, % oz. $1.65, 
1% oz. $6.00. 
TALL GROWING BEDDING TYPE 
White: WHITE KING, select pure white va- 
riety. One of the finest whites. 
Pink: ROSE KING, finest rose pink, 
Carmine: TOPAZ QUEEN, brilliant carmine 
rose; large flower. 
Red: FLAMING VELVET, brilliant velvety 
red, 
Dark Blue: BALCONY BLUE, violet blue; 
extra select. 
Mid-Blue: BLUE BEDDER, finest medium 
blue. 
Starred: STAR OF CALIFORNIA, velvety 
purple, pure white star. 
Brilliant Scarlet: RADIANCE, cerise rose, rec- 
ommended. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c, % oz.-$1.65. 
Lago SPECIAL MIXTURE 
TALL GROWING PETUNIAS 
A balanced mixture of all colors, pink and ros¢ 
predominating, all uniform in habit of growth for 
best effect. 
Pkt. 15c, % oz. $1.65, % oz. $6.00. 
“AMERICA’S SEED HEADQUARTERS” 
SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 

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