TO OUR CUSTOMERS: 
Hybrid Snaps continue to be the headliner in “Flower Seeds for Florists” for summer sowing. For both retail 
and wholesale growing, the characteristics of our modern F,; Hybrid varieties are responsible for their universal 
acceptance among growers who appreciate the importance of growing only the best. Our increasing knowledge 
and experience with parent lines are enabling us to combine characteristics to more nearly produce ideal varieties 
for both retail and wholesale markets. 
We've tried to make this catalog as helpful and attractive as possible. Cultural notes on the important crops 
are included. I would like particularly to call your attention to our new Felix Pansy. Felix is a distinctly different 
Pansy and I think you'll like it. 
Yours for more and better business! 
Sharp A Gl 
President 

World famous Pauses 
(25,000 seeds per oz.) 
Quality is our business... 
And we feel that in no line of flower seeds are we able to offer 
a more eomplete range of the finest quality strains available than 
in Pansies. 
Our annual greenhouse flowering trials in which all available 
strains are exhaustively tested and compared have indicated a 
preference for several strains. For your guidance in ordering, we 
have listed these strains on the opposite page. We will appreciate 
your comments on our selections. 
What's new? 
Butterfly Hybrids (we sell only originator’s stock) is a very 
attractively colored, ruffled mixture. Also, pictured on the opposite 
page, the new bewhiskered “Felix” is a sure-fire attention getter. 
Possibly excepting Petunias, there’s no bedding flower so uni- 
versally accepted or appreciated as Pansies. Make the best of 
them for your trade. Start in right by selecting the best strains. 
Culture: 
In the latitude of Chicago, Pansies are usually sown early in August. 
As far south as Oklahoma this should be delayed until around September 
1, because of prolonged hot summers. Sowing is best done in outdoor 
frame covered with cloth and in light soil containing plenty of decayed 
organic matter. Close attention to moisture is essential. When large enough 
to handle, seedlings are transplanted 4 x 4 or 4 x 6 inches into frames 
or open beds. Some form of loose covering is desirable in the North after 
plants are frozen in—further south this protection is not so important. 
@ Ball Giant Mixture. See 4 Best, opposite page. 
Ball Giant Mixture Dwarf Strain. A fine Swiss Giant strain 
selected for dwarf and compact habit. Tr. pkt., 60¢; ™%4 oz., 
$2.50; 1 oz., $8.00; 4 ozs., $30.00. 
@ Maple Leaf Giants. See 4 Best, opposite page. 
Canadian Giants. This selection from Maple Leaf Giants con- 
tains some of the largest flowers in Pansies. Tr. pkt., 90c; 
1% o7., $1.75; %4 oz., $3.00; 1 0oz., $10.00. 
@Engelmann’s Giant Mixture. A large flowered and brightly 
colored strain, many being penciled or veined. Fairly compact 
growth. We offer originator’s seed only. Tr. pkt., 75¢; %4 oz., 
Da21 or sboZco 2:00, 
PRINTED IN U.S.A 

© Butterfly Hybrids. Ruffled 214- to 3-in. flowers, including 
unusual apricot, terra cotta and rosy orchid shades, are freely 
produced on vigorous plants. Originator’s seed only. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 146 0z., $2.00; % oz., $3.50; 14 0z., $6.00; % oz., 
$11.00; 1 oz., $20.00. 
Fluffy Ruffles. (New.) The medium sized flowers of this im- 
ported strain are attractively ruffled and frilled, and the color 
range is varied and appealing. Tr. pkt., 60¢; %4 oz., $2.50; 
1 oz., $8.00. 
@ Roggli Giant Mixture. See 4 Best, opposite page. 
America. An exceptionally free flowering mixture with medium 
sized blooms. Dwarf and extra early. Tr. pkt., 60¢; ™%4 o2z., 
$2.50; 1 oz., $9.00. 
Geneva Giants. A choice American selected strain of Swiss Giants. 
Tr. pkt., 75¢; 1% oz., $2.75; 1 oz., $9.00. 
®@Steele’s Jumbo Mixture. See 4 Best, opposite page. 
Improved Swiss Giants. Predominates in rich bronze and red 
shades. Tr. pkt., 60¢; %4 oz., $2.50; 1 oz., $8.00. 
Delft Blue. Porcelain blue; a much wanted and unusual color in 
Pansies. Good sized flowers. Tr. pkt., 75¢; 1% oz., $1.75; 14 0z., 
$3.00; 1 oz., $10.00. 
Ball Winter Flowering. Upright growing, long stemmed variety 
for cut flowers. Sow in July or early August for winter and 
early spring greenhouse crop. % tr. pkt., 60¢; tr. pkt.. 
$1.00; 4 0oz., $2.50; %4 oz., $4.75. 
SWISS GIANTS IN SEPARATE COLORS 
Firebeacon. Brick-red. 
Coronation Gold. The finest clear yellow. 
Lake of Thun. Large flowered blue with darker center. 
Alpenglow. Rich garnet-red. 
Rhinegold. Large flowered yellow with dark center. 
Berna. Dark velvety blue. 
Mt. Blanc. Best clear white in the large-flowered Swiss type. 
Giant Orange. Light orange; similar in color to Viola Apricot. 
Prices above 8, each: tr. pkt., 75¢; 1% 0z., $1.75; 4 0z., $3.00; 
1 oz., $10.00. 
Raspberry Rose. Soft pink with contrasting velvety blotch in 
deeper tone. An entirely new color in Swiss Giant Pansies. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; % oz., $2.25; 14 0z., $4.00; 1 oz., $12.00. 
