ROBSON QUALITY SEEDS, HALL, NEW YORK 
FORGET-ME-NOTS 
Myosotis 
1311 Royal Blue. The dainty dark blue flowers of 
Forget-me-nots are favorites with many gardeners 
for early spring bloom. Plants are dwarf, growing 
2 to 10 inches high and the flowers are borne in clus- 
ters. [They are not reliably hardy except when given 
a mulch for winter protection. Very effective com- 
bined with tulips, daffodils, pansies, or naturalized 
under trees and shrubs. Pkt. 25c; lg. pkt. 50c. 
GAILLARDIA 
1196 Blanket Flower, Superba. One of the most 
useful perennials because of its long blooming habits. 
The large flowers are yellow and red or orange and 
red, and are produced from May to frost above gray- 
green foliage. Height 2 ft. Plant 1 ft. apart. 
meee 1c. Ie. pkt, 25c. 
GEUM 
1200 Mrs. Bradshaw. This variety is the most popu- 
lar one to grow. It has intense scarlet flowers from 
1% to 3 inches in diameter with large, wavy petals. 
The Geum is an excellent cut flower but should be put 
in water immediately after cutting as it wilts readily. 
They are also useful in rock gardens. Height 18 
inches Distance apart, 1 ft. Pkt. 20c: 1g. pkt. 40c. 

Shirley Giant Hybrids are the finest strain of Foxglove available 
anywhere. 
FOXGLOVE 
Digitalis 
1175 Shirley Giant Hybrids. Developed in England, 
the giant, 4 foot Shirley hybrids are of extraordinary 
size and vigor. The large drooping flowers which 
are clustered closely along the flower spikes range in 
color from white to dark rose and purple and are 
spotted with crimsen and maroon. ‘They are among 
the first flowers of the spring. After the ground 
has frozen in the fall apply a light mulch around the 
roots for winter protection. Pkt. 15c; lg. pkt. 25c; 
Y% oz. 75c. 
LINUM 
Blue Flax 
1257 Perenne. Beautiful light blue flowers from May 
to August on plants 18 to 24 inches tall. Pkt. l5c; 
Ig. pkt. 25c. 
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Pacific Giant Delphiniums are definitely superior to other strains. 
DELPHINIUM 
The tall stately spikes of Delphinium add a massive 
touch to the garden and are natural companions to the 
Madonna Lily, Coreopsis, Shasta Daisy, and other 
perennials. Distance apart, 18 inches. 
1155 Pacific Giants. An outstanding strain origi- 
nated on the Pacific Coast. The huge double flowers 
are 2% to 3% inches in diameter, and beautifully 
spaced on well-balanced spikes. The colors are 
beautiful shades of blue, lavender, violet and white. 
Excellent stor cutting: -Dleteht 32tr Pkt. 60e sla. 
pkt. $1.10. 
1158 Belladonna Improved. This is the finest strain 
of Belladonna available. The flowers are large and 
well spaced on longer spikes than are found in strains 
generally offered. The clear turquoise-blue flowers 
are bright and the plants upright and vigorous, mak- 
ing them better for cutflowers. Height 4 ft. Pkt. 
2651 2pkt.» 0c. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Hardy Baby’s Breath 
Baby's Breath is one of the daintiest of the old 
fashioned flowers. Blossoming during June and July, 
the plants are 2 to 3 feet tall. 
1217 Paniculata Single. Masses of tiny, 
white flowers. Excellent for mixed bouquets. 
1302544-02.30c. 
1218 Paniculata Double Snowhite. Many prefer 
the double flowered type. Flowers last longer and 
can be dried for winter bouquets. Pkt. 25c; lg. 
pkt. 50c. 
single 
Pkt. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
1230 Chater’s Double Mixed Colors. Perhaps 
there is no flower that is more commonly known or 
liked than WHollyhock. These new doubles are 
excellent and come in a fine blend of shades of pink, 
red and white. Since young plants are more vig- 
orous, seed should be sown each summer for bloom 
the following year—half-hardy perennial. Pkt. 20c; 
lg. pkt. 40c. 
“J had splendid luck with your Delphinium seed last year 
raising 54 plants from one packet of seed. We are now enjoying 
gorgeous Delphiniums.’’ f 
June 20, 1949 Mrs. Stanley R. Gillespie 
R. 2, No. 2 
Tarentum, Pa. 
