
Flower Soods 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
a—annual. Of one season’s duration from 
seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b—biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
seed in open ground from June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower the fol- 
lowing season, then die. 
gr—greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
TO SOW 
p—perennial. Of three or more seasons’ 
duration. Sow seed through June until 
August, and transplant; plants. live 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. Protection should be 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl—climbing plant or vine. 
ra—rockery annual. Especially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
rp—rockery perennial. 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Especially adapt- 
Indoors: Use a well drained soil composed of 1 part sand, 
1 leaf mold, 1 garden loam. Mix Formacide with soil to pre- VITA-A 
vent damping off (lb. 75c). Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover 7 
lightly (don’t cover fine seeds like petunia), water with fine PLANT 
mist sprayer; cover with glass and shade. When sprouted BANDS 
bring to light and when a few inches high transplant into 
Garden Flats or cold frame; after danger of frost is past, see 
transplant outdoors. page 12 
HOTBED—Is an outdoor greenhouse, 
beneath the soil to generate the heat. 
with fresh manure 
COLDFRAME—The same as a hotbed but without the heat. 
SPERGON Prevents damping-off 
In powder form to be applied to seed before planting to prevent seed decay and 
“damping-off,’ particularly in cold wet 
Lima Beans, Corn and other seeds too. 
injurious to the user. 
weather. 
‘ Recommended for Peas, Beans, 
is easy to apply to the seed and non- 
al wey PASS “Sy ova Sul aons 

ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) a 
Charming in the mixed border as well as 
dried for Winter bouquets. Cut when in 
bud, 14 in. to 20 in. They flower within 
a few weeks after sowing. 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids (New). 
Twice the size of ordinary strains, beau- 
tiful pastels of salmons, pinks, apricots, 
cerises and whites, enhanced by contrast- 
ing dark centers. ....Pkts. 15c and 25c 

Acroclinium (Everlast) 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids 
Ageratum 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow- 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Blue Ball. A wonderful deep blue, 6 in. 
Pits) Lbe) and e2pGse l/160Z oe 
Blue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni- 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants. of 
richest shade of blue; long blooming. 
Pkts. 15c and 25c¢e:71/16 oz. $1.00 
Blue Cap. The best miniature blue, 4 in. 
Pkt. 20c; %& oz. $1.00 
Blue Perfection. Medium blue, large 
TLOWELS yao: Le wh tenaters Pkt 20034902. T5¢ 
Fairy Pink. Soft salmon-rose pink; 
HOV CL YS pateietactekeronts. 5 oie ciate neve over iets Pkt .25¢ 
Midget Blue (S.M., A.A.S., 1940). Com- 
pact, azure blue, 3 in. 
PEt 2G seluarlenbik tp 0Cs ml ALG gOZ mol. DO 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p 
A dainty fiower for edging beds, carpet- 
ing borders or rockeries. Uniform, frag- 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Argentum p. Yellow clusters, dense sil- 
very foliage, July-Aug.; 15 in...Pkt. 25c 
Snow Cloth (new 1940). Excellent new 
selection: compact. Pkt: 15c; 14 oz. 75c¢ 
Carpet of Snow. “Select Strain” a. White, 
Spresdine sella soe ete Lola OZe 20 
Little Gem ra. White. erect and compact, 
yes bets, ena ry eo icnrae) cere Pkt. 10e; %4 oz. 50c 
Saxatile Compactum p. Golden yellow, 
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Violet Queen (New 1941). A very rich 
deep shade of violet. Sweetly scented. 
Dwarf, compact, neat plants are free 
flowering. Pkts. 15c and 25c; 4% oz. $1.00 

Arctotis Hybrids 
ABRONIA (Sand Verbena) ra 
Umbellata Rosea. Rapid rockery creeper, 
with rosy pink small flowers, drought 
resistant fons eterere. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
AMARANTHUS a 
Ornamental foliage plant, 
sun, ordinary soil. 
Molten Fire. The showiest, brilliant 
poinsettia-like tips. Pkt. 15c; % oz. $1.00 
AMARYLLIS SEED gr 
Raise gigantic pure white and brilliant 
red Amaryllis from seed at a fraction 
of the cost of bulbs: Red: 5 seeds 40c; 
10 seeds 75c; White: 5 seeds 50c; 10 
seeds 90c 
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for Summer rockery, rapid 
Sorreioteiey Abele ac aiaes a6 io. oO OO Od Pkt. 25c 
ARCTOTIS (African Daisy) a 
Fine cutflower, 36 in. 
Grandis. Showy, 2 in., blue-eyed white 
daisy with lilac reverse; blooms Summer 
to frost.....Pkts. 10c and 20c; % oz. 50c 
Hybrids. Charming new shades. of 
orange and red, 2% in. to 3 inch across, 
12 inch high, fine for borders. ..Pkt. 25c 
prefers full 

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Ageratum Midget Blue 
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acaulis: stemless 
23-25 Warren Street 
aestivalis: Summer 
albus: white 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN 2. 

alpestris: alpine 
amabilis: lovely 
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