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Mammoth Blue Morning Glory—FREE. Please mention this when you order to be sure of this packet. 



Novelties and Specialties for 1949 
Why not try some of the new developments in the flowers 
that have won All-America recognition. 
A new strain of 
Cuthbertson Sweet Peas 2,20" poo 0: 
great vigor, profusion of large, fragrant blossoms, and ability < | 
to stand up well in hot weather. For varieties and descrip- + 
tions, see page 21. é 
H A new dwarf bedding Petu- 
Petunia, Cheerful nia, crisp, clear light pink on 
salmon-pink petals, deeper rose veining toward throat. Plants 
low growing, forming a mound 10 to 12 inches high, 2 feet 
across. Fkt. 25c. 
H This sensational new Cos: 
Cosmos, Radiance mos was awarded a silver 
medal in the All-America trials and is one of the finest addi- 
tions to the list of flowers in many years. The plant is 
compact, erect, with long stems, making it a fine cut flower 
of a deep rose color with a darker central zone of crimson. 
Truly an outstanding novelty. Pkt. 15c. 
Hy H B ee’s, 
Marigold, Naughty Marietta °°°°s*: 
blooming, dwarf. single French Marigold, with rich golden 
yellow flowers, blotched maroon at base of petals, 24% inches 
across, on compact plants 1 foot high. Pkt. 15c. 
H All-A Pica 
Morning Glory, Blue Star (V)."°"'s 
fine sky-blue color, accentuated by the five deeper blue mid- 
ribs, forming an attractive star. Earlier than Clarke’s Mam- 
moth Blue. Pkt. 25c. 
Cosmos, Yellow Flare {3))5 7s 
42, t last a yel- 
low Cosmos which will blossom in early summer. Grows 
3 to 4 feet tall and blooms freely on long, wiry stems. Ex- 
cellent for border and as a cut flower. Pkt. 10c. 
7 Silver 
Morning Glory, Pearly Gates {;:';;; 
Winner, 1942.) Flowers are a lustrous white, averaging 4 
: inches across. The vigorous fast growing vines are covered 
Morning Glory, with flowers from midsummer until frost. Makes a wonder- 
Pearly Gates ful companion to the Heavenly Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
ASTERS 
Annual. The queen of Re Se ene pairs Varieties 
listed represent the finest Asters of the early (1), midseason(2), = (3) Wilt-resistant. 2% ft. Huge fluffy flow- 
and late (3) type. Reauire a rich soil with ample water, and a Giant Crego ers of Chrysanthemum type. 
sunny exposure. Crimson Purple Shell-Pink 
ASTER WILT White Rose 
PT eae helehediscaees: of Ane One: Pkt. i5c; 4 oz. 45c. 
Asters is caused by a par- MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; yy OZ. 35c. 
asitic fungus, which may Wilt-resistant. (2) Rich dark red, me- 
attack the plant at any Heart of France dium size flowers on long, stiff stems. 
stage in its growth from Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 55c. 
the seedling to the seed- ; 
producing age. The spores 
may be carried on the 
seed, on implements used Sunshine 
in preparing the soil and Asters 
the soil itself. When once 
introduced into the soil, it 
Petunia, Cheerful 


Te 
Cosmos, Yellow Flare 

persists indefinitely and (2) 3 ft. Flow- 
makes the land ‘“‘Aster ers are composed 
sick.’2 of single row of 
A wilt-resistant strain 
of Asters is one which, 
although planted on the 
loosely placed 
outer petals 

sick soil will withstand with yellow 
the attacks of the fungus quill-like center. 
and develop into strong, Fine for cutting. 
healthy plants, while the Mixed colors. 
non-resistant strains may Pkt. 25c; % 
succumb. oz. 70c. 

Sunshine Asters 
Much disappointment on 
account of Aster Wilt has ee oe a 
- (1) This is the largest and most fully double 
pe carey Greene Py lee, ie Super Giants Aster class known. The flowers are from 
os VE OR 6 to 8 inches across, with full petaled, graceful, interlacing petals. 
Early Royal 
(1) Wilt-resistant. 24 in. Branching type; e 
Early Royal large, double flowers_on long stems. El Monte. Crimson. PEt. 25c. 
White Shell-Pink Purple Azure-Blue Los Angeles. Shell-pink. Pkt. 25c. 
Any One: Fkt. 15c; 1% oz. 35c. Rose Marie. Very early, rich rose. Pkt. 25c. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; iY oz. 35c. Large, single, Daisy- 
= . (2) Wilt-resistant. 24 to 30 in. H H ts of California |: 
American Branching ne bnown asesVick’s Branch- Single Gian o like flowers. 2 feet 
tall. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 90c. 
ing.’ Large, well branched and on long stems. 
: ae Ro = as . Wilt-resistant. This 
White ghellPink Purple All-Double Varieties Mixed j.\.iurc makes 3 
Any One: Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. most colorful garden spot. An outstanding value for the cutting 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c. ‘ garden or mixed bed. Pkt. 10c; 4 02. 20c. 

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