26 DINGEL and SMITH SEED COMPANY 
GIANT SWEET SULTAN or 
CENTAUREA IMPERIALS 
The flowers in a way resemble Centaurea or Bache- 
lor Buttons, but very much larger and finer. One of 
the hardiest and most beautiful annuals. Very hardy 
and easily grown. 
Imperials, Mixed, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 85c. 
SALVIA or SCARLET SAGE 
Of dark green foliage, producing abundance of bright 
scarlet flowers, borne on long spikes, fine for a brillant 
color effect. 
CLARA BEDMAN or BONFIRE, finest strain of 
medium tall, about 20 in., bright scarlet red, Pkt. -20c; 
4g oz. 90c; % oz. $1.50. 
SPLENDENS, tall, about 30 in., bright scarlet. 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 65c; % oz. $1.10. 
BLAZE OF FIRE, dwarf, about 14 in. An extra 
cay flowering variety, bright scarlet. Pkt. 25c; %& oz. 
00. 
SALPIGLOSSIS 
Only nature can paint its wonderful colors. The 
beautiful flowers are veined with a glint of gold and 
are tube shaped, much like a Petunia. Sow seed in 
open ground in the spring. Blossoms in early summer 
and continues until frost. 
Best Special Mixed, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 80c. 
Stocks 
Stocks 
The Stocks represent all the desirable qualities of a 
flower. The plants have good growing habits, fine dull, 
glossy leaves. The flowers appear on long, stiff stalks 
like small rosettes; are exceedingly fragrant and range 
through a most complete scale of all the soft distinct 
shades. The spicy fragrance of Stocks perfume the 
whole garden and the abundance of beautiful bloom 
adds greatly to its attraction. 
LARGE FLOWERING, DOUBLE DWARF, Ten 
Weeks Stocks, finest mixed, all colors. 
Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 50c; %4 oz. 90c. 
GIANT PERFECTION STOCKS, mixed, Pkt. 10c; 
14 oz. 50c; % oz. 90c. 
Tithonia 
TORCH. An all America Silver Medal Winner for 
1950. An easy to grow, quick growing summer an- 
nual that has exceptional heat resistance. The single 
brilliant orange-scarlet flowers are borne on _ long, 
strong, straight stems on a compact plant 44 to 48 in. 
high. Blooms freely from early August until frost and 
is very satisfactory as a cut flower. Culture same as 
for Zinnias. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 50c; % oz. 85c. 
Verbenas 
VERBENA GIANT FLOWERED. Very few plants 
will make such a gorgeous display during the summer 
months as Verbenas or furnish more flowers for cutting. 
Sow seed in open ground in May. They begin flowering 
in July and are a riot of bloom until after frost. 
GIANT FLOWERED, BEAUTY OF OXFORD. 
Color varies from rose pink to rose red. 
GIANT FLOWERED FLORADALE BEAUTY, 
bright rose pink. 
GIANT FLOWERED LUCIFER, bright scarlet. 
GIANT FLOWERED BLUE, with white eye. 
GIANT FLOWERED SALMON PINK. 
GIANT FLOWERED WHITE. 
Any of the above, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00. 
Giant Flowered Mixed, all colors, Pkt. 15c; % oz. 
50c; % oz. 90c. 
VIOLAS 
CARNUTA TYPE are very popular for use in the 
foreground of the border in beds in rock gardens. They 
are easily grown and bloom all through the summer 
until hard frost. They are of dwarf, spreading habit 
and bloom first year from seed. 
Blue Perfection, medium clear blue, Pkt. 20c; 1/16 
oz. 65c; % oz. $1.10. 
Special Mixture, all colors; Pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 65c; 
% oz. $1.10. 
Sweet Peas 
Sow as early in spring as possible, the earlier the 
better. Soil should be very rich and peas planted deep, 
4 to 5 inches; the ground should be well mulched with 
well rotted manure. Sweet Peas will bloom from spring 
until snow flies if properly handled. Sow 1 ounce to 
10 feet of row. 
SWEET PEAS — SPECIAL MIXTURE of Spencer 
Varieties. This mixture is one of the best. Contains 
all colors in right proportions and makes a beautiful 
display. 
Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; % Ib. $1.25. 
SWEET PEAS—PRIZE MIXTURE of Spencer Varie- 
ties. This splendid mixture contains the cream of the 
new standard sorts of the large flowering Spencer 
strains; also many of the early Spencer varieties, in- 
cluding the daintiest colors. 
Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 80c; % lb. $1.00; % Ib. $1.75. 
Sweet Peas 
