Novel Ly Grtroductions Since 1941 
. ASTER, Ballet Queen. (Wilt Resistant.) An early Queen of the 
Market type in a fascinating shade of deep salmon-rose. Large 
3 VY2inch flowers; excellent cut flower variety. 50c per pkt.; 5 pkts., 
$2.25. . 
CELOSIA, Rose Beauty. [Introduced by the originator of ‘Maple Gold”’ 
and “’Green Gold” this new color is a brilliant pink on a silver base. 
Real show spikes of great substance. Sow seeds right where they 
GrestO Grow. cP kt es >ces> 1 plcts., pt 50: 
THREE NEW GIANT CALENDULAS. A new strain of great size and 
- heat resistance; long 12- to 15-inch stems. These new varieties 
are a definite advance over existing varieties. 
Persimmon Beauty. Brilliant orange. Illustrated on page 21. 
Lemon Beauty. Pure lemon-yellow. 
Apricot Beauty. Two tones apricot. 
35c per pkt.; 3 pkts., $1.00. 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUM, “Merry Mixed.” A cheerful mixture 
of bright hued tri-color flowers. An ideal cut flower. Sow seed 
real early for best results. I!lustrated on page 12. 

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Luther Burbank Zinnias 
LUTHER BURBANK ZINNIAS. This well- 
publicized strain will make many ad- 
herents because of its fine double form 
and lovely new pastel colorings. The 
flowers are huge but are ideal as cut 
flowers because of the lovely pale 
tones. Pkt., 35c. 
NEW COSMOS, Radiance. All-America Silver 
Medal, 1948. Illustrated on page 12. The first 
bicolor Cosmos ever to be developed, striking 
deep rose with rich crimson zone. A real fine 
novelty that is destined for immediate popularity 
in American gardens. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
ANNUAL PHLOX, Tetraploid Scarlet. 
The forerunners of a brand new race 
of annual Phlox. Giant flower heads 
with florets up to | /2-inch diameter. 
Intense deep red blossoms in full bloom 
all summer. Pkt., 75c; 3 pkts., $2.00. 
ALL-WEATHER ANNUAL DIANTHUS MIXTURE. 
A mixture of the same type of the famous West- 
wood Beauty, the first tetraploid. Beautiful 2- 
inch flowers on 16-inch stems thriving well in 
all climates and temperatures, from Cuba to 
Canada. 35c per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.50. 
SUNFLOWER, Redwood Empire. ‘A beau- 
tiful blend of red flaring and red-zoned 
Sunflower of unusual vigor and beauty. 
The contrasting brilliant red and yellow 
presents a flower never seen before. 
Flower size about 4 inches across. Pkt. 
of 20 seeds, $1.00. 

Calendulas 
NEW BUSH TYPE VERBENA, Salmon Pink. Erect non-flopping growth makes this a 
welcome addition to the Verbena family. Upright 8- to 10-inch stems on plants 12 to 
15 inches across. Large well-formed flower heads of bright salmon-pink with sma!l 
white eye. Pkt., 50c; 5 pkts., $2.25. 
TWO WONDERFUL NEW DWARF NICOTIANAS. (Daylight Strain.) The most im- 
portant advance made in the development of this very popular flower. The Daylight 
Strain has the welcome and useful property of remaining open throughout the day 
unlike all of the other varieties which do not open until late afternoon. These new 
strains remain open even in full brilliant sunshine. Plants average 1/2 feet in height 
and are extremely bushy and compact. An outstanding novelty. 
Daylight. Pure white. 35c per pkt. 
Daylight Sensation Mixed. A wide range of gorgeous color containing cream, purple, 
deep crimson, pink and white. Pkt., 75c. i 
SWEET WILLIAM, Indian Carpet. A new strain of very dwarf compact Sweet William 
: not exceeding 6 inches in height. A splendid plant for rock garden and carpet bed- 
Verbena, Salmon-Pink ding. Very fine mixture. 75c per pkt. 
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