POLY ANTHUS 
HE MAGIC of spring reflects well in the Poly- 
anthus, that glorious offspring of the legendary 
cowslip. Here is the Key-flower which opens 
new worlds of enchantment with its brilliant 
colors and pastel tints, its vibrant nuances and 
delicate overtones. The sense of touch as well as 
sight is delighted with the rich petal substance 
which varies from silk to velvet, and the nose is 
charmed by a variety of scents blending violets, 
honey, cowslips and wallflowers lazing in the sun. Polyanthus 
also inherit eyes of many shapes that fill with sunshine, rain 
or dew, obedient to the whims of weather but managing a 
particular appeal under all circumstances. 

Barnhaven Polyanthus develop numerous stalks 9 to 12 
inches as the season advances, each stalk topped by a large 
compact cluster of individual blossoms which are rarely 
under, and more often over, silver dollar size. Plant groups 
where they can be watched from windows, under fruit trees, 
in secluded spots where you come upon them suddenly, or 
plant them boldly in semi-shaded borders and beds, or in 
north and east situations for perennial pleasure. 
All plants are from hand-pollinated seed. If specific shades are 
ordered, please name several alternates. Plants are 3/$1.15; 
6/$2.20; 12/$4, plus postage, page 36. 
GRAND CANYON SHADES—Tawny blends of bronze and 
copper, tile, russet and adobe shades. 
PASTELS—Delicate pink and rose tints, apricot, rosy buff, 
some smoky shades and ivory. 
VICTORIAN SHADES—Colors reminiscent of ‘Life With 
Father’: Fuchsia, American Beauty, cerise and plum. 
WINTER WHITE—Frosty white with golden centers. 
INDIAN REDS—Resonant scarlet and crimson shades, some 
mahogany and tomato shades. 
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