lower Seeds 
ABBREVIATIONS USED 
a—annual. Of one season’s duration from 
seed to maturity and death. Sow seed 
indoors or in hot-bed and transplant later 
or sow directly outdoors after danger of 
frost is past. They bloom the first year 
from seed. 
b—biennial. Of two seasons’ duration 
from seed to maturity and death. Sow 
seed in open ground from June until 
August, and transplant; plants live 
through the Winter and flower the fol- 
lowing season, then die. 
gr—greenhouse plant. Should be grown 
in greenhouse or conservatory only. 
TO SOW 
Indoors: 
p—perennial. 
duration. 
August, and 
through the Winter and flower for a 
number of years. 
used on the half hardy types during the 
Winter. 
cl—climbing plant or vine. 
ra—rockery annual. 
rp—rockery perennial. 
Of three or more seasons’ 
Sow seed through June until 
transplant; plants live 
Protection should be 
Especially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
Especially adapt- 
able to rockeries. 
cf—cut flower. 
Use a well drained soil composed of 1 part sand, 
1 leaf mold, 1 garden loam. Mix Formacide with soil to pre- 
vent damping off (lb. 75c). 
Sow seeds in flats or pots, cover 
lightly (don’t cover fine seeds like petunia), water with fine 
mist sprayer; cover with glass and shade. 
bring to light and when a few inches high transplant into 
When sprouted 
Garden Flats or cold frame; after danger of frost is past, 
transplant outdoors. 
HOTBED—Is an outdoor greenhouse, 
beneath the’ soil to generate the heat. 
with fresh manure 
COLDFRAME—The same as a hotbed but without the heat. 
AGERATUM 
Universally popular blue flower for beds 
and edging; also greenhouse Winter flow- 
ering. Thrives in any soil, in sun or 
partial shade, Spring to frost blooming. 
Blue Ball W. F. Improved Strain. Uni- 
form, even, compact, 4 in. plants. of 
richest shade of blue; long blooming. 
Pkts; 15c and 25c¢c5.1/16 oz. $1.00 
Fairy Pink. Soft salmon-rose _ pink; 
LOVE] Viet teat aes. ie eee oc he Oeics Pkt. 25¢c 
Midget Blue (S.M., A.A.S., 1940). Com- 
pact, azure blue, 3 in. 
PiteeZoce warces Pkt 50. L116) oz. s.50 
ALYSSUM (Madwort) a-p 
A dainty flower for edging beds, carpet- 
ing borders or rockeries. Uniform, frag- 
rant; continuous bloomer in any soil. 
Withstands drought. 
Snow Cloth (new 1940). Excellent new 
selection; compact..Pkt. 15c; % oz. 75c 
Carpet of Snow. “Select Strain” a. White, 
spreading, 3 in. ....Pkt. 15c; 4% oz. 50c 
Little Gem ra. White, erect and compact, 
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ATT Aca titel otk ieter cteters sc Pkt. 10c; % oz. 50c 
Saxatile Compactum p. Golden yellow, 
1oRin Meee itsa lp ceand. 2oG 44) 02. (0c 
Violet Queen (New 1941). A very rich 
deep shade of violet. Sweetly scented. 
Dwarf, compact, neat plants are free 
flowering. Pkts. 15c and 25c; %4 oz. $1.00 
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Ageratum Midget Blue 
ANCHUSA a-p 
A majestic blue flower, produced in ra- 
cimes (perennial) or head-like clusters 
(annual). Italicas prefer partial shade. 
Blue Bird (“B.M., A.A.S., ’35”) a. Attrac- 
tive, compact, indigo-blue cutflower, 20 
pu dle Art Sacpe tye Pktss bc and Zpes> 34 0272 00¢ 
Italica, Dropmore Variety ». Loose heads 
of gentian blue, beautiful, June to Sept. 
blooming if not allowed to seed, 4 ft. 
Pkts. 15c and 25c; % oz. 60c 
Myosotidifiora. ». Charming clusters of 
light blue Forget-Me-Not flowers, April- 
IVI Sek Ea ew aimee cant abetete relatete Fe Pkt. 50c 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine) p 
Most popular and extensively grown, 
showy flowers borne in great profusion 
during May and June. Prefer partial 
shade and good drainage. The long 
spurred hybrids are most intriguing. 
Most grow to 30 in. except where noted. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS 
Blackmore & Langdon Strain Mixed. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hybrids. 
Each Pkt. 25c; % oz. $2.00 
ACROCLINIUM (Everlasting) a 
Charming in the mixed border as well as 
dried for Winter bouquets. Cut when in 
bud, 14 in. to 20 in. They flower within 
a few weeks after sowing. 
Large Flowered Double Hybrids (New). 
Twice the size of ordinary strains, beau- 
tiful pastels of salmons, pinks, apricots, 
cerises and whites, enhanced by contrast- 
ing dark centers. ....PkKts. 15c and 2c 
ANAGALLIS (Pimpernel) ra 
Grand. Coerulea. Vivid gentian-blue, free 
flowering, for Summer rockery, rapid 
Spreaders) 6 Un... sete ree sale eee Pkt. 25c¢ 
ARCTOTIS (4frican Daisy) a 
Fine cutflower, 36 in. 
Grandis. Showy, 2 in., blue-eyed white 
daisy with lilac reverse; blooms Summer 
to frost.....Pkts. 10c and 20c; % oz. 50c 
Hybrids. Charming new _ shades of 
orange and red, 2% in. to 3 inch across, 
12 inch high, fine for borders. ..PkKt. 25c 
Arctotis Hybrids 
GREENHOUSE FORCING 
SNAPDRAGONS 
Goldrush. (New 1949). Vigorous. 
Free-flowering jonquil yellow 
slightly ruffled; long, well filled 
Spikeiy wh eecteroreatrn teeter fester. lye 
Afterglow. 
Bertha Baur (new 1936). Charming lav- 
enderfor orchid@asemeriee ee: Pkt. $1.00 
Better Times. Bright cerise rose. $2.00 
Bezdeck’s Yellow Wonder..... Pkt. $1.50 
Golden bronze.....Pkt. $1.00 
Carol Jean. <A non-shattering bright 
yellow; a lighter Ethel....... Pkt. $2:00 
Ceylon Court. Early canary yellow.$1.00 
Cheviot Maid Reselected. Rose pink. $1. 
Coate’s Yellow Perfection. Deep golden 
Vellow ones «Steere cts Pkt. $1.00 
Daybreak. Vigorous pink....Pkt. $1.00 
Dorcas Jane. Light pink; slightly larger, 
deeper and earlier than Mary Hllen. 
Good growth...% Pkt. $1.50; Pkt. $2.50 
Ethel. One of the best yellows. $1.50 
Feist’s White. Cheviot Maid sport; pure 
white, lip touched yellow..... Pkt. $2.00 
Hodaly’s Ideal (new ’39). Carmine, shad- 
ing to orange and lavender...Pkt. $1.50 
Junglewood White. Non-shattering per- 
fect white; long flower spike. Pkt. $2.00 
Klondyke Supreme. Yellow...Pkt. $1.00 
Lucky Strike. Pure early white. Pkt. $1.50 
Margaret. Long spikes of ivory-white, 
stiff stemmed; long lasting...Pkt. $2.00 
Marie Louise (new ’38). Beautiful sea- 
shell pink, a new shade ...... Pkt. $2.00 
Marion (new 1936). White....Pkt. $1.50 
Peace. Pure white florets, long grace- 
ful spike and rich dark green foliage 
makes Peace the finest white. Pkt. $1.50 
Peggy Schumann. Extra fine creamy- 
rose-pink, unshatterable florets set on 
large, strong, sturdy spikes...Pkt. $2.00 
Schaffroth’s Pink. Good keeper, petals 
rarely drop; beautiful soft rose pink. 
Mlorist) Silver MMiedaloui... ... Pkt. $1.50 
Schuman’s Gavender (new ’39). True 
color, non-shattering; early...Pkt. $2.00 
Stine Cans LcOSes ald) Carls steer Pkt. $1.00 
Westover’s Fringed White....Pkt. $1.50 
Windmiller’s Lilac. True orchid, early; 
wiry stems; well liked by all..Pkt. $1.50 
Burnett's) Mixture =o... «.s Pkt. $1.00 
ANTM 
acaulis: stemless 
23-25 Warren Street 
aestivalis: Summer 
albus: white 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN Z. 
alpestris: alpine 
amabilis: lovely 
New York 7, N. Y. 
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