Arctotis 
Attractive, daisy-like flowers, 
growing very readily from 
seed, and coming into bloom 
rapidly. Blooming period lasts 
all summer and fall until the 
plants are killed by frost. Com- 
monly called African Daisy. 
1045 Autumn Shades’ Plants 
grow only 1 ft. tall, but bear 
a host of flowers in white, 
brown, gold, red, and lavender. 
Exceptionally long-lived cut 
flowers. Flowers 2% to 3 in. 
across. 
Pkt. 25¢c; 1/16 0z73i.50 
Asparagus 
Fern 
Hardy in mild climates, this 
lacy foliage plant is generally 
grown in pots in the North. 
The branches provide ideal 
ereen foliage in bouquets. Al- 
low 30 days for germination. 
1125 Plumosus Nanus. Frect, 
lacy, and delicate branches of 
emerald green leaves. Not the 
climbing vine type; stays with- 
in bounds. 
Pkt. 25c; 100 seeds 75c 

ARCTOTIS, AUTUMN SHADES 
Are you in a rut in your 
garden? Don’t let the 
common flowers monopo- 
lize your space. Include 
types each 
year to make sure you're 
not missing something 
you'd like. 
some new 
Anchusa 
A blue flowered plant of great 
antiquity, the roots being used by 
ancients as a kind of rouge. Blue 
Bird can be grown as an annual 
if planted in the spring or a bien- 
nial if planted later. The other 
varieties are hardy perennials. 
1037 Myosotidiflora Flowers 
very similar to Forget-Me-Nots, 
pale blue, and very abundant 
blooms. Early spring blooming. 
Plants grow 1 ft. high, and are 
perennial. A superior rock garden 
Species. ss akt. 290, ly 16 oza0c 
Calliopsis 
Here is a flower anyone can grow successfully. 
This hardy, vigorous annual thrives in all parts of 
the country in almost any soil or location. The 
plants come into bloom early in the summer and 
continue blooming freely until frost. They require 
sunshine, and should be planted where they are to 
remain, since they do not transplant readily. 
1210 Tall Mixed Yellow, maroon, and crimson 
flowers, all bicolored, with contrasting eyes and 
petals. Flowers are carried on long, wiry stems, 
quite satisfactory for cutting. Thin the plants to 
stand 10 in. apart, and cut the flowers freely to 
encourage continuous blooming. 
Pkt loc: 

ALLIOPSIS, TALL MIXED 
1035 Blue Bird Intense, clear 
blue flowers with a small white 
eye borne on sprays above the fo- 
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Blooms all summer long. Annual. 
Pkt l0cs 4 ozs oN 
1036 Italica Dropmore A_ very 
desirable perennial for  back- 
ground planting in the perennial 
border. Plants grow 4 to 5 ft. 
tall and bear a profusion of large, 
blue, forget-me-not flowers. The 
principal blooming period is June 
and July. Pkt lsc) 2450z.,.606 
YZ oz. 35c 
is from May to August. 
spots of color. 


BELLIS (ENGLISH DAISY) 
Bellis-English Daisy 
Dwarf, bright, and attractive plants, growing not over 6 in. 
high. In California and other mild climates the flowers appear 
from February to May. In other regions the blooming period 
Bellis is a short-lived perennial. and 
while in favored areas it may bloom for several years, two sea- 
sons 1s its normal life span. 
1160 Mixed Colors Strongly double flowers in white, rose, and 
red. Blossoms are very bright, 2 in. across, on short stems. 
Often set directly into the lawn where they make attractive 

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BALSAM, CAMELLIA FLOWERED 
Pkt. 15e 

BRACHYCOME 
Brachycome 
The beloved Swan River Daisy. This 
native of Australia is at home in any 
garden. It is an annual plant, com- 
ing into bloom rapidly from seed. 
Resembles cineraria. 
1170 Mixed Colors Blue, rose, or 
white petals surrounding a _ black 
center. Grows 1 ft. tall; covered with 
blooms. Pkt. 10c;' 1% oz. 50e 
Balsam 
Old garden favorite with curious 
seed pods which pop open when 
touched. Plants grow 24 in. high, 
are bushy and sturdy, and are an- 
nuals. Flowers appear along the 
main stem. 
1150 Double Camellia Flowered, 
Mixed Colors include white, pink, 
scarlet, and lilac. 
PRtah0e 
Cactus 
Y% oz. 40c 
1200 All Varieties Mixed It is not difficult to grow 
cactus from seed, and a wide variety of interesting 
plants for potting can be grown from this mixture. 
Germination is irregular, with some varieties coming 
up quickly and others taking 2 months to start. Plant 
in sterile soil to avoid damping off. 
Balloon Flower 
Platycodon, or Balloon Flower, is one of the most 
attractive hardy perennial plants in the garden. The 
buds remain closed while the flower develops until 
they look like balloons inflated to the bursting point. 
Flowers are bell, or star shaped, and the plants grow 
up to 2 ft. tall. Easily grown from seed. 
Pkt 25c 
2050 Grandiflora Blue Flowers are a rich, deep blue, 
carried on the tips of leafy stems. 
Pkt, i5e 

BALLOON FLOWER 
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