
Pyrethrum (Painted Daisy) 
For Plants See Page 21. 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of 
color, except blue and yellow, freely on long 
stems throughout spring, which are of in- 
estimable value for cutting. They grow in 
neat, compact tufts and have elegant finely 
cut foliage which adds to the attractiveness, 
of the plants. Best time to plant is early fall 
or spring. Pkt. 35c. 
Ricinus 
Also called Castor Oil Plant. A tall growing 
plant planted for its large colored leaves 
which give it a tropical appearance. Fine as 
a hedge or to cover unsightly places. Pkt. 10c. 
Salpiglossis 
Also called Painted Tongue. Few flowers con- 
tribute such a wealth of bloom from ‘summer 
until cut down by frost. 2% feet. The flowers 
are funnel-shaped, facing upward, and re- 
veal exquisite and infinitely wrought vein- 
ings of either gold or silver, running through- 
out the groundwork of the flowers, the whole 
shapely flower having an orchidlike appear- 
ance. Mixed. All colors from rose and scarlet 
to purple. Pkt. 10c. 
Salvia 
Popular for beds, borders and edgings. All 
kinds are treated as annuals. Set plants out 
when weather and soil are warm. 
AMERICAN. Round plants, brilliant red flow- 
ers. Pkt. 25c. 
BLUE BEDDER. Rich deep Wedgewood blue 
flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
Scarlet Runner Bean 
A pole or running bean that because of its 
showy scarlet flowers is much used for orna- 
mental purposes. It is a rapid grower and 
makes a handsome covering for trellises. The 
beans are of excellent quality and are fine as 
shell beans. Pkt. 10c. 
Scabiosa 
A very fast growing annual and one of the 
most important for cut flowers. Blooms on 
long slender stems, which are very graceful. 
Known as Pincushion Flower. 
GRANDIFLORA ROSETTE. As the result of 
many years’ selection and painstaking care, 
we have created a glorious new color in An- 
nual Scabiosa. Rosette is a beautiful shade of 
deep rose heavily suffused with salmon. The 
flowers are extra large and the stems are 
long and stiff. Per Pkt. 10c. 
“BLUE MOON.” Considered by many as the 
outstanding flower introduction of 1939. This 
new type of scabiosa is fully double and 
larger than any previous type. Color is a 
lavender blue, stems long and strong. An 
ideal cut flower. Pkt. each 15c. 
“PEACH BLOSSOM’ A fine new shade of 
Giant Scabiosa that makes a wonderful cut 
flower for the home as well as for the florist. 
It is a great improvement over the common 
scabiosa as the flowers are of enormous size 
and the color is exquisite. Per Pkt. 10c. 
DOUBLE MIXED. Large flowering. These 
beautiful hardy annuals are in great de- 
mand. They grow about 2% feet tall and 
bloom from early summer until frost. Pkt. 10c. 

SCABIOSA, HEAVENLY BLUE 
16 THE TILLINGHAST SEED COMPANY, LA CONNER, WASHINGTON 

Rustproof Giant Flowered SNAPDRAGON 

TETRA SNAPS 
The plants of this variety are much larger 
than the common snapdragons, growing 2 
or 3 feet tall. The flower stems are long and 
thickly set with large flowers. This is the 
largest and finest of all snapdragons. Won- 
derful either for massing or for cut flowers. 
It is a fine steady bloomer when properly 
eared for and fertilized. The seed we offer 
is almost entirely rustproof and comes in the 
following colors: 
ALASKA. Glistening white, large blooms. 
CAMPFIRE. Bronzy crimson with yellow lip. 
CANARY BIRD. Rich canary-yellow. 
COPPER SHADES. Fashionable art shades 
of coppery reds and bronze. 
LOVELINESS. Pure soft rose pink. 
MIXED COLORS. Best shades, 
above and some others. 
Pkt. 10c; 6 for 50. 
including 
ROSALIE. This lovely new color in ‘‘Snaps’”’ 
was offered first in 1940. The color is a rich 
rose with an underlying tone of topaz or am- 
ber. Many huge flowers open at the same 
time. Price per pkt. 15c. 
TETRA SNAPS. Superfine mixture. The 
largest flowered of all snapdragons. Two to 
2% in. deep and 1% to 2% in. wide, many 
distinctly and attractively ruffled; every 
color seen in this glorious flower, plus some 
new ones. A most unusual and pleasing mix- 
ture, and an exciting new snapdragon for 
your garden. Pkt. 25c. 

Stocks 
Sturdy flower spikes covered with rosette 
blossoms in soft colors with an exceptional 
tone range. Stocks require a rich sandy, well 
manured loam. Sow seed early in the house 
and transplant outside when danger of frost 
is over. 
Double Early Giant Imperial Stocks 
FIERY BLOOD RED. Vivid intense red. 
ELKS’ PRIDE. Royal purple. 
LAVENDER. Lovely clear shade. 
BLUSH PINK. Soft pink. 
BUTTERCUP. Fine deep yellow. 
WHITE. Pure white. 
MIXED. Best mixture. 
Pkt. 15c; 4 for 40c; 6 for 75c. 
DOUBLE TEN WEEKS Mixed. Large flow- 
ered ten weeks stock are among the finest 
hardy annuals we have, either for garden or 
pot culture. The flowers are borne in dense 
spikes in a great range of colors and are very 
fragrant. Each 10c. 
BROMPTON or WINTER. A hardy strain of 
stocks that does well during mild winters but 
should be in a protected location. It is of 
branching habit, disease resistant, robust and 
easy to grow. Height, 24 inches. Many colors 
in our mixture. Pkt. each 15c. 
VIRGINIA STOCKS. A charming little bed- 
ding or border annual in bright shades of red 
rose and white. Blooms early and for a long 
period. Pkt. 10c. 
Evening Scented Stocks 
An old-fashioned annual that is grown for its 
fragrance rather than its beauty. The flower 
is purplish lilac and gives off an entrancing 
odor during the early evening. Pkt. 10c. 

STOCK, DOUBLE GIANT IMPROVED 

Statice 
A fine annual that can be used either as a 
cut flower or dried as an everlasting and 
used for bouquets in the winter. The dried 
blossoms retain their color exceptionally well. 
Our mixture contains shades of rose, pink, 
blue and white. Pkt. 10c. 
Sunflower 
(Helianthus.) This variety of sunflower re- 
sembles a large Gaillardia. The flowers are 
in various shades of yellow and orange. Free 
bloomer. Fine for bouquets or growing 
among shrubbery. Pkt. 10c. 
Sweet William 
A very fine perennial for either cut flowers 
or for borders. It grows about 18 inches tall 
in good soil and will produce a wonderful 
display of fragrant. blossoms. One of the fin- 
eae aya showiest of the hardy perennials. 
LOG. 
Sweet Sultans 
This flower is a wonderful improvement over 
the old well-Known Bachelor Button which 
belongs to the same family. It is a hardy 
annual that produces.many fine flowers in a 
pleasing array of colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Swan River Daisy 
(Brachycome). A lovely free flowering annual 
of compact habit growing about 12 inches 
high. The plants are covered with a profusion 
of blue or white daisy-like blossoms. Splen- 
did for edging small beds, rock gardens or for 
pot plants. Pkt. 10c. 
