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PERFEGRO BRAND — — — HIGH QUALITY SEEDS — 

A DESCRIPTIVE 
LIST OF SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS 
CULTURE—Sow the seeds broadcast or in rows, and cover 
lightly—a good general rule is to cover four to six times the 
size of the seeds—and press down the soil firmly. Small seeds 
cannot come up if covered too deep. Very fine seeds should be 
sown on the surface and pressed into the soil. To have the 
earliest blooms, flowers that stand transplanting should be 
sown early in boxes indoors. Water with a fine spray, do not let 

SWEET ALYSSUM 
AFRICAN GOLDEN DAISY (a) 
The plants are of branching habit, growing about 15 inches 
high, and easily cultivated. The flowers vary in color from 
purest white to yellow, orange and rich salmon shades, many 
being zoned with several of these colors around the black 
disk. (Pkt. 10c) (4% Oz. 75c). 
AGERATUM (a) 
Popular annual plants producing fluffy blue flowers all sum- 
mer. The dwarf stature and compact habit permit its use as 
an edging plant or in the rockery where it will flourish in any 
soil, Sun or partial shade. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Flowers deep blue, growing 9 inches 
tall. (Pkt. 10c) (4% Oz. 40c). 
ALYSSUM (a) 
One of the most popular garden flowers, remaining in bloom 
the entire season; suitable for beds and edging in summer, or 
for growing in pots and boxes for winter blooming. 
LITTLE GEM—Very dwarf with white flowers, 4 to 6 inches 
high. (Pkt. 10c) (4% Oz. 25e). 
CARPET OF SNOW—White flowers on plants only 3 inches 
tall. (Pkt. 10c) (44 Oz. 20c). 
SW EET—Taller variety, growing 8 inches high, white flowers. 
(Pkt. 10c) (%4 Oz. 20c). 
VIOLET QUEEN—Dwarf, compact plants of small, sweetly 
scented flowers of a very rich deep shade of violet. (Pkt. 10c). 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM—-Sometimes called Basket of Gold. 
It grows compactly and is covered with a wealth of golden 
Pegi in early spring, hardy perennial. (Pkts. 10c) (4% Oz. 
40c). 
ARCTOTIS (a) 
BLUE EYED AFRICAN DAISY—Silvery white daisy like 
flowers with delicate sky-blue eye with yellow halo. Plants 
2% ft. tall very free blooming. (Pkt. 10c) (4 Oz. 40c). 
the soil dry out, do not keep the plants saturated. When three 
or four leaves have formed, transplant one inch apart in boxes, 
or in the open ground if warm enough. The soil best suited to 
flowers is a light, rich loam, made as fine and smooth as pos- 
sible. Many seeds are very small and require a fine seed-bed. 
Varieties marked with (a) indicate annuals, those with a (p) are 
perennials. 
ASTERS (a) 
We can imagine no other flower which combines so much 
beauty with grace and usefulness and with which more bril- 
liant effects can be achieved. From August until frost this 
flower reigns supreme in the garden, not equaled by any other. 
To do well, Asters require a well pulverized soil, and frequent 
cultivation as well as a sunny location. 

ASTER, CREGO TYPE 
IMPROVED CREGOS WILT RESISTANT—The large shaggy 
flowers with long curled petals are not unlike the ostrich 
feather for which they are commonly named. The plants are 
strong and heavily branched and grow about 2% ft. in height. 
Crimson—Glowing deep rose-crimson. (Pkt. 10¢) (1%4 Oz. 40c). 
Purple—Showy violet purple. (Pkt. 10c) (4% Qz. 40e). 
Rose—Lovely bright carmine rose. (Pkt. 10¢) (% Oz. 40c). 
Pink—Soft shell pink. (Pkt. 10e) (4% Oz. 40c). 
Azure Blue—Pale blue. (Pkt. 10c) (4% Oz. 40c). 
White—Purest white, large and fluffy. (Pkt. 10c) (% Oz. 40e). 
Mixed Colors—Pkts. 10c) (4 Oz. 35c) (Oz. $2.00). 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET (Wilt Resistant Strain)—Usually 
in bloom two weeks before most other sorts begin to flower. 
Flowers are nearly round, fully double, and measure 3 inches 
across. Plants 18 inches high. Mixed colors. (Pkt. 10e) (% oz. 
30c) (Oz. $2.00). 

AIDS IN SELECTING FLOWER SEEDS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 
‘Tall Serts for Backgrounds: Amaranthus, Canna, Cosmos, 
Dahlia, Lupin, Marigolds, Ricinus, Sunflower, Zinnia. 
Medium High Annuals: Antirrhinum, Arctotis, Aster, Balsam, 
Bachelor Button, Calliopsis, Chrysanthemum, Clarkia, Go- 
detia, Larkspur, Lupin, Pinks, Scabiosa, Schizanthus, 
Statiee, Stocks, Zinnia. 
‘Dwarf Border Plants: Alyssum, Candytuft, Carnation, Daisy, 
Pansy, Pinks, Sweet William, Viola, Zinnias Lilliput. 
‘Window Boxes: Alyssum. Lobelia, Nasturtium Dwarf, Petunia, 
Thumbergia. 
Foliage Plants: Amaranthus, Cineraria, Kochia, Ricinus. 
Medium High Perennials: Campanula, Columbine, Coreopsis, 
Seat D Gaillardia, Lupin, Poppy, Shasta Daisy, Sweet 
illiam. 
Tall Perennials: Delphinium, Foxglove, Hollyhock. 
Rock Garden Annuals: Ageratum, Alyssum, Candytuft, Bach- 
elor Button, Eschscholtzia, Gypsophilla, Lobelia, Pinks, Por- 
tulaca, Verbena. 
Rock Garden Perennials: Campanula, Candytuft, Columbine, 
Poppy, Pinks, Viola. 
