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Gypsophila, Elegans Grandiflora 

GEUM (p) Grp. 5 
Plant seed in the spring for a long blooming 
period during the summer months. Flowers in 
small clusters on long strong stems. Perennial. 
MRS. BRADSHAW—Dble. Bright red. Pkt. 15c. 
MIXED VARIETIES—Orange, red and yellow 
shades. Pkt. 15c. 
GODETIA (a) Grp. 2 
Very lovely annual plants specially suited 
for semi-shady locations. The flowers are bright 
and colorful somewhat resembling the Azalea 
in form. Stems are long, making them valu- 
able for cut flowers. 
TALL DOUBLE MIXED—Many colors including 
crimson, salmon, pink and white. Pkt. 10c, 
14 oz .30c. 
GYPSOPHILA (a) Grp. 2 
(Baby Breath) The light feathery sprays of tiny 
flowers are very popular for mixing with other 
flowers. Sow seed during the fall months where 
they are to remain. Height about 18 inches. 
ELEGANS GRANDIFLORA — Pure white. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 35c. 
ELEGANS CARMINE—A beautiful deep carmine 
in color. Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c. 
HELIOTROPE 
Small flowers but very fragrant. Forms a 
large plant 4 to 8 feet high and requires a 
roomy situation. Plant during the early spring 
months. 
DARK BLUE—Pkt. 25c. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
Indispensable wherever height and color are 
required in the garden. The giant stalks with 
closely placed double, semi-double or single 
flowers rise to a height of 6 to 7 feet. Seed 
sown in the fall will bloom throughout the fol- 
lowing season. 
DOUBLE MIXED (p) Grp. 5— Selected seed from 
the most choice double flowers in all colors. 
Mixed: Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 60c. 
HOLLYHOCK INDIAN SPRING (a) Grp. 2—Sil- 
ver Medal, All-America Selection, 1939. Semi- 
double flowers of bright rose and rosy car- 
mine. Pkt. 15c, 1% oz. 65c. 
HUNNEMANNIA (p) Grp. 5 
(Mexican or Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy) Height 
2 feet. Bushy perennial, having a long bloom- 
ing period. Similar to the California Poppy but 
of a lighter canary yellow. Nice for cutting. 
SUNLITE—Gorgeous semi-double. Clear bright 
yellow. Pkt. 15c, %4 oz. 50c. 
GIANT SINGLE — Magnificent golden yellow 
flowers with orange anthers. Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 
25c. 
BURNING BUSH (a) | 
KOCHIA CHILDSI (Summer Cypress)—A highly 
ornamental annual plant having a cypress-like 
appearance. A bright green until autumn when 
it turns to a bright red from which it gets two 
other names, ’’Mexican Fire Plant’’ and ‘‘Burn- 
ing Bush’. Plant during the spring months. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 
LANTANA (p) Grp. 5 
Perennial—Grows only 2 to 3 feet high but 
bears a profusion of verbena-like flowers in a 
wide range of gorgeous colors. Is cut back by 
frost but renews its runners each year, becom- 
ing more luxuriant each year. Plant through 
spring and early summer months. 
Mixed Colors—Pkt. 10c, 1/4 oz. 50c. 


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Lobelia, Crystal Palace 
LINARIA (a) Grp. 3 
(Baby Snapdragons) Pretty annuals—attractive 
in beds and as cut flowers. Plant through the 
fall and early spring months. Height 2 feet. 
MIXED—Include blue, rose, lavender, yellow, 
etc. Pkt. 10c, 2 oz. 40c, oz. 75c. 
LINUM 
(Scarlet Flax) (a) Grp. 2—A hardy annual of 
slender and graceful appearance with fine 
foliage and bright red flowers. It makes beau- 
tiful beds and borders and is largely used for 
mass display. Plant in the early fall; also 
early spring. Height 14 to 3 feet. Pkt. 10c, 
oz. 50c. 
PERENNE (BLUE FLAX) (p) Grp. 5—Like Scarlei 
Flax but producing a profusion of deep blue 
flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
EVERLASTING PEA 
LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS, Fine Mixed—A hardy 
perennial climber of great beauty with elegant 
sweet pea-like flowers in great profusion; 
height 6 to 8 feet. Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 60c, oz. $1.00. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 
Easily grown in any good garden soil. Plant 
in the spring after danger from frost. Orna- 
mental on the vine and when well dried and 
covered with shellac or painted in bright col- 
ors, gourds lend themselves to many useful 
and ornamental purposes. Gourds should re- 
main on the vines until they drop easily, then 
allowed to cure for a couple of months before 
decorating. 
SMALL VARIETIES MIXED—Many and varied 
shapes and colors. 
LARGE VARIETIES MIXED—All popular large 
varieties. 
LARGE AND SMALL VARIETIES MIXED — As 
above. 
Each: Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 30c, oz. 50c. - 
Ornamental Gourds 
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