Cosmos 
An old fashioned annual flower recently brought back 
into the limelight by the introduction of new and im- 
proved varieties. Plants thrive in full sun, grow 3 to 6 ft. 
high, and bloom freely from midsummer to frost. 
SENSATION COSMOS 
Blooms in 12 weeks from planting. Flowers are 4 to 5 in. 
across. Let plants stand 2 ft. apart, and pinch back the 
tops early in the summer to encourage bushy growth. 
1445 Dazzler Beautiful crimson. 
1446 Pinkie Bright, yet delicate pink. 
1447 Purity Pure and dazzling white. 
1448 Mixed Colors The above three in mixture. 
Any of the above cosmos: Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c 
1444 RADIANCE 
A new member of the Sensation family, and the 1948 All- 
America silver medal winner. Flowers are bicolored, with 
deep rose petals overlaid with a rich crimson zone at the 
heart. Blossoms are broad, with overlapping petals and 
the ability to hold well when cut. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 70c 
, KLONDYKE COSMOS EARLY DOUBLE 
: a Early, bright, and just 3 ft. CRESTED COSMOS 
COSMOS, SENSATION MIXED tall. Fine strains. 1455 Mixed Colors This 
1450 Orange Flare Deep novel cosmos form pre- 
orange. All-America win- sents an array of forms 
Cineraria oe from occasional single 
y flowers through crested 
3 1451 Yellow Flare Bright and tufted types to 
Frequently sold by florists as potted plants, yellow. All-America win- strongly double specimens. 
this colorful flower can be grown indoors jer, Blossoms 2% in. across, in 
where winters are severe, or in mild climates Either of the above cos- pink, white, and crimson, 
seed may be started outdoors in August for : 2 Na a . : ere: 
sprite ha nduceuirmes eDicomme Brelecee eee mos: Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c mixed. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 70c 
growing conditions, a good moisture supply, 
passat OLD FASHIONED COSMOS GARDEN 
1395 Multiflora Nana Mixed An amazing All these varieties—Dazzler, Pinkie, Purity, Radi- 
array of colors, including combinations of ance, Orange Flare, Yellow Flare, and Double 
purple, red, blue, pink, and white. Grows 
about 1 ft. tall; daisy-like flowers. Pkt. 50c 

COSMOS, RADIANCE 

Coleus 
Growing coleus from seed is a fascinating 
hobby, since such an astonishing series of 
foliage types are always present. You can 
never tell what beautiful new combination 
of green, red, yellow, maroon, or white 
may be found. Give the plants a sunny 
exposure. 
1425 Finest Mixed Immense, heart shaped 
leaves, some frilled and toothed. Pkt. 35c 
Didiscus 
The lovely Blue Lace Flower. This dainty, 
Australian annual grows 2 ft. high, and 
bears a crown of clear lavender-blue flow- 
ers. Sow the seed where the plants are to 
remain, and do not be impatient if germi- 
nation is slow. Thin out excess plants to allow 12 
in. spacing. Blooms from July to November. A 
fine cut flower. 
1540 Coeruleus Blue flower clusters like a tiny lace 
parasol, 2% in. across. Pkt, 10c; % oz. 35c 
Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not 
Technically named Cynoglossum amabile, Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not is an easily grown annual flower. 
It reaches a height of about 1% ft., and bears loose, 
Crested. 
Collection 4525—7 Pkts. 
(Value 80c) for only 

Not an easy plant to grow, but if you have a green 
thumb your reward will be spectacular flowers. 
Seed takes 2 months to germinate, and another 15 
months to begin flowering. Re-pot occasionally as 
the plants develop. Keep cool, moist, and shaded. 
1430 Mixed Colors Remarkable shades of pink, 
rose, red, and white. Reflexed, wavy petals; orna- 
mental foliage; mildly fragrant flowers. Use a 
potting mixture of fibrous loam. Pkt. (12 seeds) 30c 
Chrysanthemum 
The seeds offered here produce flowers in one sea- 
son. They are annuals. They are very easy to grow, 
and provide a large number of brilliantly colored 
informal sprays of small blue flowers. One of the 
desirable characteristics of this flower is the fact 
that it continues to bloom freely in hot weather and 
full sunshine, surpassing Myosotis in this respect. 
flowers, often called Painted Daisies. 
1409 Annual Tricolor Mixed Yellow, orange, and yo Te — 
red flowers with contrasting zones. A A i Ah 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c 
California Poppy 
More than any other single flower, the California Poppy (Eschscholt- 
zia), which brightens the meadows of the California countryside, 
symbolizes the warmth and sunshine of the state. This easily grown 
annual thrives in sunshine everywhere, and blooms freely all summer. 
long. 
1555 EXTRA GOLDEN 
This is the true and 
original California 
Poppy, Eschscholtzia 
californica aurantiaca. 
The satiny textured 
petals are of the most 
lively, glowing, golden 
orange imaginable. 
Plants grow about 1 ft. 
tall and come to bloom 
rapidly, producing a 
steady succession of 
perfect poppies until 

1435 Firmament All-America  selec- 
tions winner. Superior to older strains; 
more compact, bushy, and boasts indi- 
go blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 0z. 25c 

CALIFORNIA POPPY, RAMONA HYBRIDS 
1556 RAMONA 
HYBRIDS 
Semi-double, with 
fluted, incurved petals 
in shades of yellow, 
pink, gold, cream, and 
orange. Plants are erect 
growing, bushy, com- 
- pact, and produce a 
heavy crop of these 
fragile and lovely varia- 
tions on the original 
California Poppy. Easy 
to grow, yet an unusu- 
ally beautiful flower. 7 4 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT, FIRMAMENT 


CALIFORNIA 
frost. POPPY 
2 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

Pkt. 10c;  %4 oz. 35c EXTRA GOLDEN 

YOUR GARDEN CAN BE CHARMINGLY DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS IF YOU INCLUDE SUCH FLOWERS AS DIDISCUS COERULEUS 7 
