54 ROBSON QUALITY SEEDS, HALL, NEW YORK 


Our Giant Imperial Strain of Larkspur is superior to other strains. 
Early sowings give abundant blooms for cutting. 
LARKSPUR 
One of the best known hardy annuals and one that 
has undergone marked improvement in color and full- 
ness of spikes. Larkspurs are cool weather plants and 
for best results seed should be sown in September in 
the Northern States. A light mulch covering should 
be applied for winter protection. Seed may also be 
sown in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. 
Thin to 8-10 inches. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
GIANT IMPERIAL STRAIN. Tall, upright, com- 
pact and base branching in habit, the Giant Imperials 
are superior to all other types of Larkspur. The 
Delphinium-like spikes of double-flowers are borne 
on stems 4-5 ft. long. 
1245 Finest Mixed Colors. A balanced blend that 
we make of the fine separate colors listed below. 
Pkt )5c: le. pkto 256. oz 0c: 
1247 Blue Spire. 
blue. 
1248 Dazzler. A rich scarlet. 
1249 Lilac King. A rich lilac that is fully double. 
1250 Pink King. Soft salmon rose. 
1251 WhiteKing. Very large, glistening white flowers. 
Above Colors. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; % oz. 75c. 
Long spikes of very deep violet 
SPECIAL OFFER 
C135 Collection. 
One packet each of the five 
colors for only 60c. 

GODETIA 
(Satinflower) 
1205 Mixed Colors. Always attractive in the garden 
and becoming more popular. The flowers have a 
satiny texture and a deeper color is found near the 
center of the flower, as if painted upon the petals. 
Godetias cannot tolerate a very strong summer sun, 
therefore, plant in partial or semi-shade. Does best 
in soil that is not rich. May be sown in September 
for early bloom if given winter protection. Sow in 
the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Thin 
toOinches. Height 1 ft. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c. 
MORNING GLORIES 
In growing Morning Glories never plant until the 
soil is thoroughly warm. If it is too cool the seeds will 
rot instead of germinating. To aid germination soak 
the seed overnight in warm water. Sow where the 
plants are to flower as they do not transplant easily. 
Morning Glories show off to best advantage when 
planted against a wall. fence or trellis Height 12 ft. 
or more. Crimson Rambler and Mixed Colors are not 
as large flowered as Heavenly Blue and Pearly Gates. 
1306 Pearly Gates. All-America Silver Medal in 
1942. Grand early lustrous white flowers which are 
the same size as Heavenly Blue. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 
25c; % oz. 50c. 
1305 Heavenly Blue. Beautiful sky-blue flowers 
shading golden yellow in the throat. Many measure 
4 inches across. Extremely early and very satis- 
factory: Pkt.'15¢; lg. pkt925¢e7-37ozeoue 
1303 Crimson Rambler. A very rapid-growing, tall- 
climbing, early flowering, bright crimson-red morning 
glory of medium size. Pkt. 10c; lg. pkt. 20c; % oz. 
BOC: 
1300 Mixed Colors. Clear tones of medium size blue 
and crimson flowers are produced in great profusion 
and the heart shaped leaves are very attractive as 
foliage. 
Pkt> 0c; 24 02. -20Cs0z4306 

Pearly Gates and Heavenly Blue Morning Glories are consistently 
excellent performers in our trials. 
HELIOTROPE 
1225 Giant Hybrids Mixed. A delightfully fragrant 
flower which should find a place in your garden not 
only for its fragrance but for cutting. The flowers 
are in rich shades of violet. Start in the house 
March 25th or in the garden as soon as the soil can 
be worked. Thin to 12 inches. Height 24 inches. 
PRKt.s256712,.pkt— 20c, 
KOCHIA CHILDS! 
1240 Mexican Firebush. A compact, symmetrical, 
and uniform plant having feathery, green foliage that 
turns to a brilliant red in autumn. Sow as soon as 
the soil can be worked. Kochia often self-sows. 
Thin to 10 inches. Height 2% ft. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 
20c 
LOBELIA 
1260 Crystal Palace. The dark foliaged, dwarf com- 
pact plants of Lobelia covered with rich dark-blue 
flowers are very desirable as an edging plant where 
the summers are not too hot. Seed must be started 
in the house about March 20th. Transplant the 
seedlings 4 to 6 inches apart. Height 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25c; lg. pkt. 50c. 
