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+ Large Flowered Hybrids. 
Arctotis (African Daisy) 
A handsome annual, forming a branch- 
ing bush 2 to 3 feet high. Its flowers 
are large and showy, being pure white 
on the upper surface, the reverse of the 
petals being a pale blue. 
Grandis. Blooms from early summer 
until frost. Pkt. 10c. 
Many colors. 
1 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
Asters 
Rose Marie, A 1940 All-America. Best 
cut-flower color of rose-pink; highly 
fluffy centers and long, narrow petals 
on 3 to 4-in. flowers, borne on long, 
stout stems. Wilt-resistant. For florist 
and garden culture. Pkt. 10c. 
Aster Early Giant. Wilt-Resistant, 
Light Blue. A 1939 All-America. De- 
lightful clear blue, extremely large 
flowered, early bloomer, PKt. 10c. 
Hearts of France. Wilt R. Medium size 
flowers open ruby-red and color deep- 
ens with age. Plants are 1% to 2 feet 
tall, of branching type and very robust. 
Begin to bloom early. Pkt. 10c. 
Early Beauty. 
Wilt R. Flow- 
ers from early 
ula yan tt 
frost. 
feet, with long, 
stout stems 
bearing large 
flowers. Crim- 
son, Purple, 
White, Azure 
Blue, Deep 
Rose, or Mix- : 
ed. Pkt. 10c. 4 . 
Aster Beauty 

Queen of the 
Market, Wilt 
R. About two 
to three weeks 
earlier than 
most other As- 
ters; bloom 
profusely and 
are of graceful 
habit. Flowers 
are borne on 
long stems, 
making them 
very desirable 
for cut flowers. 
15 inches high. 
Crimson, Dark 
» Blue, Light 
et: ae «6B le, Scarlet, 
Aster, Queen of the Azure Blue, 
Market White, Rose or 
Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Ballet Queen. Fascinating shade of deep 
salmon rose; 3% inch flowers borne on 
plants 15 to 20 in. high. Extremely 
wilt resistant, unsurpassed for border 
work and cutting. PKt. 15c. 
Single Chinensis. Wilt R. Plants 2 to 
2% feet, flowers daisy-like, petals wide 
and closely placed. Showy plants. Mix- 
ed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Crego Giant Comet. This fine 
Aster grows over 2 feet tall and is well 
branched; of free, sturdy growth. The 
fluffy graceful flowers resemble the 
Chrysanthemum in form, rarely less 
than 3 inches across. : 
Wilt Resistant. Crimson, Azure Blue, 
Purple, Deep Rose, Orchid, Navy Blue, 
White, Rose Pink or Mixed, Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giant California Sunshine. 
This Aster blooms in mid-season with 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, composed 
of a single row of loosely placed outer 
petals which contrast with the unique 
yellow quill-like center disc. Plants, 2 
to 3 feet. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Imbricated Pompon Aster. Plants up- 
right, 14 to 16 inches, small round pom- 
pon flowers, outside row short guard 
petals, very early. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 
10c. 


American or Vick’s Late Branching. 
This superb strain produces plants 2 
to 3 feet high, bearing on long strong 
stems their handsome chrysanthemum- 
like flowers 4 inches across. The large, 
fluffy blooms are double to the center. 
Wilt Resistant. Crimson, Deep Rose, 
Purple, Azure Blue, Light Rose, White 
or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Improved Giants of California. The 
flowers are much larger than the Im- 
proved Crego, about 6 inches in diam- 
eter, and are unsurpassed as cut flow- 
ers. Their immense size and beauty, 
as well as their long and sturdy stems 
make them very attractive. Plants, 2% 
to 3 ft. Mixed colors, double. Pkt. 10c. 
Golden Sheaf. Wilt R. The deepest 
Yellow Aster that is wilt resistant. The 
flowers are fully double, with an at- 
tractive crest-like center, of good sub- 
stance and fine depth of petal. Plants, 
2 feet tall. Pkt. 10c. 
Ball. Wilt R. Bright deep ee early. 
kt. 10c 
White, large flowers, late..... Pkt. 10c 
MVBIEE Oh Oar livacsteielemnatreertie ts ...PKt. 10c 
Deep bright Purple, early..... Pkt. 10c 
Early Royal. Wilt R. Plants branching, 
1% to 2 feet, blooming directly follow- 
ing the Queen of the Market. Azure 
Blue, Deep Rose, Scarlet, Purple, Cop- 
pery Rose, White or Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Bachelor’s Button (See Centaurea Cyanus) 
Balloon Vine 
Annual climber of rapid growth; foli- 
age very pretty; flowers white; seed 
vessels look like miniature balloons. 
Height 8 feet; succeeds best in light 
soil and warm situation. Pkt. 10c. 
Balsam (Lady Slipper) 
Showy and easily grown tender an- 
nuals, succeeding best in sunny loca- 
tions where there is rich loam. We 
offer very large, extra double flowers 
in several colors and shining green fo- 
liage. Bloom from July to October. 18 
inches high. Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Bartonia Aurea (Blazing Star) 
Very showy hardy annuals producing 
golden yellow flowers during the sum- 
mer above its gray and downy thistle- 
like foliage which is exceedingly bril- 
liant in the sunshine. Blooms measure 
21%4 inches across. Sow it where it is 
to remain as it does not bear trans- 
planting. Prefers moist situation. Fine 
for borders. 12 to 18 in. Pkt. 19e. 
Beans, Scarlet Runner 
A rapid growing annual climber, pro- 
ducing bright red flowers from July to 
September. The dense foliage makes it 
splendid for porches or wherever shade 
is desired. Vines grow about 10 ft. 
Pkt. 15c, 
Brachycome 
(Swan River Daisy) 
A dwarf, free- 
flowering plant 
which blooms in 
great profusion 
the greater part 
of the summer. 
The _  daisy-like 
flowers are blue 
and white, plants 
about 9 to 12 
inches tall. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 10c. 

Swan River Daisy. 
Briza Maxima = (Quacking Grass) 
Bushy plants grow 12 to 15 inches high 
and bear a profusion of oddly formed 
flattened cone shaped heads. Useful for 
edges in beds and borders. May be dried 
for winter bouquets. Pkt. 10c. 
Browallia 
Pretty flowering annuals suitable for 
summer bedding. The white or blue 
flowers are fine for cutting. Lift and 
cut back for house planting. 12 inches 
high. Elata Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Bush Balsam 
Differs from the Lady Slipper Balsam 
in that the flowers appear in clusters 
on the top of the stems like double 
roses. Plants are 18 to 24 inches high. 
Our mixture contains shades of white, 
rose and red. Mixed. Pkt. 15c. 
Cacalia 
(Tassel Flower) 
An attractive bed- 
ding plant about 
18 inches tall 
bearing tassel- 
like orange and 
searlet flowers on 
long, wiry stems. 
A good cut flower. 
Blooms from June 
to frost. Mixed. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Calendula 
Free flowering 
plants of easy 
culture, succeed- 
ing everywhere and flowering continu- 
ously. The flowers are double, showy. 
Height, 15 to 18 inches. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Frilled Beauty. Deep 
frilled petals. PKt. 10c. 
Balls Apricot. Rich apricot with dark 
brown center. Pkt. 10c. 
Balls Gold. Dark golden yellow flowers 
of erect habit, long stems. Pkt. 10c. 
Balls Lemon Queen. Deep lemon yellow, 
brown eye. Pkt. 10c. 
Balls Orange. Immense double flowers 
of a brilliant glistening orange, borne 
on long stems. Pkt. 10c., 
Balls Masterpiece. Long stemmed, deep 
orange, brown center. Pkt 10c. 
Pastel Shades Mixed. Beautiful blend 
of large double varieties. Blooms long. 
Excellent for cutting, PkKt. 10c. 
Orange King. Orange red with a dark 
center. Pkt. 10c. 
Sunset Shades. Medium sized, rounded 
flowers in two-toned color combi- 
nations of Orange, Lemon, Primrose 
and Apricot, Pkt. 10c. 
Clear yellow, 

Cacalia 
orange with 
Yellow Colossal. 
tele 
large 
Orange Shag- 
gy. Deep or- 
ange in color, 
excellent for 
= both garden 
sand cutting. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Campfire Im- 
proved. One of 
1 the best early 
forcing vari- 
eties. Flowers 
are dark or- 
ange, hig h- 
lighted with a 


scarlet sheen. 
: : 2 Pkt. 10c. 
Calendula, Chrysantha 
Chrysantha. Is distinct in type, out- 
standing among all varieties. The 
large double flowers are an exquisite 
shade of clear yellow. Pkt. 10c. 
Calliopsis 
Showy and free- 
flowering annuals, 
blooming all sum- 
mer. Excellent for 
eutting. You will 
prolong the 
blooming season 
by keeping old 
flowers cut off. 
Sow where they 
are to remain and 
thinwetOn co tG wala 
inches apart. Of 
easy culture. 
Tall mixed. 24 to 
30 in. Pkt. 10e. 
Dwarf mixed. 6 
to 10 in. Pkt. 10c. 
Gold Crest. Semi-double. Golden Yel- 
low, Reddish-Brown center, Pkt. 10c. 
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