“Flower Seeds 


for Florists” 
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WEST CHICAGO 
ILLINOIS 

DWARF Rea PETUNIAS 
The Dwarf Hybridas are the most widely used class for bedding 
because of their free flowering and compact habit. Also largely 
used by growers of flatted stock. In fact, they are valuable for any 
purpose that calls for compactness and profusion of flowers. 
BALL TEN BEST 
These fine varieties constitute three-fourths of our demand for 
Dwarf Hybrida Petunias. 
GOLD MEDAL WINNER—1950 
*Fire Chief. (Pictured in color on page 1.) Winner of the 
first Gold Medal ever awarded in 11 years of competitive 
All-America Trials. Newly opened flowers are a true scarlet- 
red, turning to deep salmon-rose with age. 
In our past 
season’s trials this new Petunia held its color well even 
under bright midsummer sun and high temperatures. 
Growth is compact but erect, and the plants are quite free 
flowering. Tr. pkt., 50c; 149 0z., $1.25; 46 oz., $2.25; 
1% oz., $3.50. 
*Admiral. Our finest blue Petunia. Large, attractively ruffled 
flowers with little violet shading—almost clear blue. Ideal for 
for either pots or bedding. Tr. pkt., 75¢; %4 0z., $1.50; 442 oz., 
$2.75; 146 0z., $5.00; % oz., $9.00. 
*Bright Eyes. Uniformly dwarf and even in growth. The plants 
produce masses of fairly small rose-pink flowers with white 
throats. A definite improvement over the old Rosy Morn. Tr. pkt., 
35¢; % oz., $1.10; %4 oz., $2.00; 1 0z., $6.00. 
*Celestial Rose Improved. Deeper rose coloring and _ slightly 
larger flowers than the original Celestial Rose. Unexcelled for 
pot plant work or bedding. This is the most popular Petunia in 
existence. Tr. pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.75; 1 oz., 
$6.00. 
“Cheerful. Medium large flowers of clear salmon, veined deeper 
toward throat, are freely produced on uniform, fairly dwarf 
plants. This shade is becoming increasingly well liked by Petunia 
buyers. Tr. pkt., 50¢; 146 0z., 90c; % oz., $1.65; 14 oz., $3.00. 
*Fair Lady. A fine, large flowered silvery pink; lighter and softer 
in tone than Celestial Rose. Ideally suited for pot plant use and 
a fine color under spring greenhouse conditions. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 
14g oz., $1.25; % oz., $2.00; %4 oz., $3.75; 1 oz., $13.50. 


*Heavenly Blue. An old favorite, and rightly so. Still the best 
silvery blue in this class. Resembles Celestial Rose in habit of 
growth. Tr. Pkt., 35¢; % oz., 90¢; % oz., $1.50; 1 oz., $5.00. 
*Snow Queen. Our finest pure white bedding Petunia. Its strong 
spreading growth and free flowering habit have made it a fa- 
vorite wherever grown. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 14 0z., $1.25; 1 oz., $3.75. 
“Topaz Queen. A remarkable color combination of glowing 
carmine-rose with distinct orange-scarlet overtone. Medium large 
flowered and_ striking whether: used for bedding or in pots. 
Tr. pkt., 35¢; ¥% oz., $1.00; 14 oz., $1.75; 1 0z., $6.00. 
*Velvet Ball. Dark red; almost identical to King Henry in color 
but more spreading in growth and better adapted for bedding 
use. Tr. pkt., 50¢; 142 02., $1.35; 146 0z., $2.50; % oz., $4.50; 
Y% oz., $8.25. 
*Ten Best Formula Mixture. We mix this ourselves, blending the 
ten best varieties in proportion to their popularity. Fine for 
spring flat sales. Tr. pkt., 35¢; 146 0z., 90e; % oz., $1.65; 
% oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $10.00. 
Dwarf Hybridas continued on opposite page. 
RED, WHITE and BLUE 
Because these colors are so frequently called for in bedding 
work, and in response to numerous requests, we have selected 
the following Petunias (described in our 10 Best list—this 
page) as ideal for this purpose. Growth habits of all three are 
similar and the colors closely approach those of our country’s 
flag. 
Fire Chief Snow Queen Admiral 
Red, White and Blue Mixture of the above three varieties. 
Prices (Mixture only) : tr. pkt., 50¢; 149 0z., $1.25; 146 0z., 
$2.25; % oz., $3.50. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
For growers who are interested in trying all the 10 Best varieties 
listed on this page separately rather than in mixture, we offer a 
tr. pkt. of each for $3.50. This represents a saving of $1.00 over 
the regular catalog price. 

TALL HYBRIDAS 
Taller and stronger growers than the Dwarf class. Well suited 
for bedding, especially where heat and drought prevail. 
General Dodds. 25¢; 14 oz, 
OZ lid os 
*Howards Star Imp. 
white star in each flower. 
starred type. Tr. pkt., 35¢; %4 oz., 
Deep amaranth-red. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
Medium tall, velvety crimson with large 
Our strain comes quite true to the 
90c; 1 0z., $3,725. 
Mars. Rich velvety red, similar to Balcony Black Prince. Tr. pkt., 
35c; % oz., 90c; 1 oz., $3.25. 
Fairly deep, clear rose-pink with light 
25c; %4 oz., 60c; 1 0z., $2.25. 
Brilliant deep carmine-rose; about same color as 
35c; %4 oz., 85c; 1 0z., $3.00. 
25c; 4 0z., 50c; 1 0z., $1.75: 
Formula mixture; finer large-flowered varie- 
25c; 14 oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
Rose King improved. 
golden throat. Tr. pkt., 
Topaz Rose. 
Topaz Queen. Tr. pkt., 
White. Tr. pkt., 
Exquisite Mixture. 
ties predominating. Tr. pkt., 
THE BALCONIES 
The growth of Balconies is strong and tends to lengthen, making 
them suitable for window boxes, “combinations, or bedding. 
35c; 146 0z., 
Rich velvety crimson-red. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 14 0z., $1.85; 1 oz., $6.75. 
*Black Prince. 
60c; 1% oz., 
*Blue. A medium violet-blue. Tr. pkt., 35¢; % oz., 90c; %4 oz., 
$1.65; 1 oz., $5.00. 
White Crimson Rose Mixture 
Prices above 4, each: tr. pkt., 35¢; % oz., 75¢; % oz., $1.35; 
1 oz., $4.75. 
DIENER’S VARIETIES 
We supply originator’s packets only on the following: 
No. 8 Ruffled Monsters Mixed. Tr. pkt., 50c; %4 0z., $2.50. 
No. 11 Blue. Violet-blue. Tr. pkt., 25¢; %4 oz., $1.50. 
No. 45 Santa Barbara. Clear rose. Tr. pkt., 50¢; M%4 oz., 
No. 47 Jumbo Mixture. 
$2.50. 
A mixture of Giants. Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
6 Thruout this catalog, preferred varieties of flower seed are indicated by an asterisk (*) 
