

J Coat for Florists” 
WEST CHICABE 
“Flower Seeds GG i 
Popular rtuuuals 
For Bedding and Cutting 

On this and the following pages thru page 39 we have grouped, in alphabetical order, all 
our valuable bedding and cut flower annuals except specialties on foregoing pages. Peren- 
nials will be found starting on page 40. In selecting these varieties, we keep in mind the 
interest of the professional or commercial grower only, thereby giving meaning to our 
business—‘‘Flower Seeds for Florists.” 

To better enable you to judge the amount of seed you’ll need AGERATUM, Continued 
for your planting requirements we have indicated the nurn- , 
ber of seeds per ounce of all important items listed. For 
example: ACROCLINIUM-——8500 S means 8500 seeds per 

*Blue Bedder. Fairly uniform in growth and color with 
medium sized, freely produced bright blue flowers. 4 to 
oz. These figures must NOT be accepted as indicating the 6"in» This ands Midget: Blue are the twontiaeamaaann 
number of plants to be expected. Under favorable germi- produced strains we know of. Tr. pkt., 35¢; Va oz 
nating conditions most large seeds will germinate 60 to 70 BSc Os SISO On $4.50. bp ; - 
dis Seat : shin oe ne : *Midget Blue. Small, clear blue flowers:are freely carried 
Re; Osteriet sage. icateesy prlcucemonune a epaco metas on dense small-leaved plants. Fairly even growth, 4 to 
factory in our experience and observation. CHReieeokrs sca aae 90¢; Vy oz., $1.65; ; fae 
ACROCLINIUM $5.50. 
New Hybrids (Sensation Giants). 8500 S. An extra large semi- i . ? 
double strain of brightly colored straw-flowers for spring Tall Blue. 24 in. Uniformly large-flowered, tall strain for cut- 
cutting. Shades of rose, pink and white. Tr. pkt., 15¢; ting. Tr. pkt., 25¢;. 4 0z.,°50¢e;"1) 0z $lkoe: 
V4 oz., 30¢; 1 0oz., $1.00. Fairy Pink. 10 to 12 in. Shades of light pink. Tr. pkt., 35e; 
Vg oz., 90c; Ys oz., $1.65; 1 oz., $5.50. 
AGATHAEA Imperial Dwarf White. 10 to 12 in. Medium dwarf, fairly 
Coelestis (Blue Daisy). 27,000 S. Fairly tall (30 in.) and clear white. Tr. pkt., 35¢; % oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.00. 
useful for cutting. Of slow germination. Tr. pkt., 25¢; *Golden Ageratum (Lonas inodora). Freely produces large 
Va 0z., 50c- clusters of Ageratum-like golden yellow flowers on medium 
tall (12 tn.) plants. Very colorful for bedding or borders. 
AGERATUM Tr. pkt., 35e3 a5 oz., 75¢; Ya oz., $1.352 Va Gz oeoue 
MEXICANUM 200,000 S. Most seed-produced strains vary in 
habit but make satisfactory material for flat sales. ALOE 
Blue Ball Improved. 6 to 10 in. Large flowered strain. Tr. pkt. I? Vorie F ’ : : 
; , gata (Tiger Aloe). 2 in. pot plants of this attractive 
30c; ne 65¢; 4 oz., $1.20; 1 oz., $4.00. green and yellow tigered succulent can be produced in less 
Blue Perfection. 10 to 15 in. Large flower heads. Tr. pkt., than a year. A valuable item for florists. 100 seeds, $1.50; 
20c; % oz., 45c; 1 oz. $1.50. 500 seeds, $6.50; 1000 seeds, $11.00. 

SAVE LABOR COSTS, VALUABLE SEED, TIME and PATIENCE 
* Simple to operate ® Nothing to get out of order © Sows a trade packet ’ od, 
ora full ounce of seed ® Made of rust proof metal @ Should last a life- wth these ACCRETS 
time with Ordinary care ® Will save its cost this spring in sowing your 3 
bedding plant seed alone ® Ideal for small growers. 

As illustrated, these seeders fit across a seed flat and with a flick of the 
wrist, will sow a row ata time uniformly, and with just the right amount 
of seed. LITTLE WONDER SEEDER (at right) operates by turning knob 
shown on left which rotates drum, dropping seeds. Drums are inter- 
changeable and are available in the 3 following sizes for sowing various 
kinds of seed: Drum A will handle Petunia, Snapdragon, Cineraria and 
Primula seed. Drum B will handle Celosia, Celery, Pansy, Alyssum and 
Stock seed. Drum C will handle Salvia and Cabbage seed. 
Seeder made to fit either a 12 or 14 inch (outside width) flat. Can be 
made to fit any other size flat at slight additional cost. Specify drums 
wanted and outside width of your flats when ordering. 
LITTLE WONDER SEEDER with any one drum sent postpaid for $12.75. 
LITTLE WONDER SEEDER sowing Snapdragon seed. 
Extra drums $1.50 each. Seeder with complete set of 3 drums, $14.75. Avoids damping-off caused by thick sowing. 


22 Bedding plants are an important part of every retail grower’s spring business. 
