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RADIANCE. All-America Silver Medal, 1948. 
A few seeds of a rare bicolored Cosmos from India 
were brought to the United States some twelve 
years ago. They were crossed with the new AAS 
Sensation or Early Giant-flowered type, and 
resultant generations were selected until the bi- 
color form was fixed in the large-flowered size and 
even a more vigorous plant bred into this pro- 
duction. The coloring is deep rose with a wide 
central zone of deep crimson, centered with a 
button cushion of rich yellow stamens; the 
coloring is enhanced under artificial light. Stems 
are strong, long and wiry, for cutting and arrange- 
ments. Radiance Cosmos is tall growing, to 5 feet 
or more, producing a wealth of bloom over a long 
period and until killing frost in the fall. It is 
easily grown from seed, widely adapted, an ex- 
cellent subject for tall beds and border back- 
grounds and for the cutting garden. Radiance 
adds a new color to this largest-flowered Cosmos 
type, previous colors being the conventional pink, 
white and crimson, all satisfactory garden fa- 
vorites, popular and easily grown. It won the 
Silver Medal for 1948, top award in the All- 
America Selections pre-introductory trials. It 
was admired by many visitors to the trial gardens 
during the past two seasons of tests. Trade pkt. 
35 cts., 140z. 75 cts., oz. $2.50. 
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Ciucraria 
SITER’S RAINBOW STRAIN. Although the 
flower heads are immense, the compact growth 
and small round leaves require little room. Me- 
dium large flowers, ranging from the bright-eyed 
types to the finer pastel shades. 
Trade pkt. $2. 
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COCKSCOMB 
GILBERT’S ROSE BEAUTY. Grows 3 to 4 
feet high, non-branching unless pinched when 
less than 12 inches high. Strong stems. Flowers 
are ruffled and ball shaped, measuring 8 to 14 
inches across. The color is a bright pink or rose 
on a silver base and runs 90 per cent or more true 
to type. Excellent cut flower and dries perfectly 
after being used for cutting. Trade pkt. 50 cts. 
GILBERT’S MAPLE GOLD. Grows 3 feet high, 
forming round maple-pink heads when quite 
small. Each ruffled segment tipped with brilliant 
gold, lasting until killed by frost. Trade pkt. 
50 cts. 
GILBERT’S GREEN GOLD. Similar to the above 
variety except in color which is a combination of 
a delightful shade of green and gold. Trade pkt. 
50 cts. 
PACIFIC HYBRIDS 
The new Giant Pacific Hybrids are so much larger 
and finer than the best varieties produced hitherto, 
that they have deeply impressed all who have seen 
them. All the florets are 2 inches or more across, 
and they are excellent for show purposes. (Each 
of the following except Clear White has a marked 
resistance to mildew. ) 

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Delphinium, Pacific Hybrids 
