Cosmos 
An old fashioned annual flower recently brought back 
into the limelight by the introduction of new and im- 
proved varieties. Plants thrive in full sun, grow 3 to 6 ft. 
high, and bloom freely from midsummer to frost. 
SENSATION COSMOS 
Blooms in 12 weeks from planting. Flowers are 4 to 5 in. 
across. Let plants stand 2 ft. apart, and pinch back the 
tops early in the summer to encourage bushy growth. 
1445 Dazzler Beautiful crimson. 
1446 Pinkie Bright, yet delicate pink. 
1447 Purity Pure and dazzling white. 
1448 Mixed Colors The above three in mixture. 
Any of the above cosmos: Pkt. 15c;  % oz. 45c 
1444 RADIANCE 
A new member of the Sensation family, and the 1948 All- 
America silver medal winner. Flowers are bicolored, with 
deep rose petals overlaid with a rich crimson zone at the 
heart. Blossoms are broad, with overlapping petals and 
the ability to hold well when cut, Pict. ber 14802. 70c 
KLONDYKE COSMOS EARLY DOUBLE 
Early, bright, and just 3 ft. CRESTED COSMOS C 1) ; @ u S 
COSMOS, RADIANCE 
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COSMOS, SENSATION MIXED tall. Fine strains. 1455 Mixed Colors This 
1450 Orange Flare Deep novel ea fae Growing coleus from seed is a fascinating 
a = orange. All-America win- from occasional single hobby, since such an astonishing series of 
| ni e fa ri a ner. flowers through crested [Oliage types are always present. You can 
; 1451 Yellow Flare Bright and _ tufted “MY pes to never tell what beautiful new combination 
Frequently sold by florists as potted plants, yellow. All-America win- strongly double specimens. of green, red, yellow, maroon, or white 
this colorful flower can be grown indoors jer. Bisésome a aeh neces nee, be found. Give the plants a sunny 
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ee re ate Seat OF aus ee Either of the above cos- pink, white, and crimson, ‘*POSUTE- : 
eer ay) DE staptce OUrdOOrs mmaugust TOF = bs: Pkt. 10c;  % oz. 35e ~=mixed. Pkt. 15c; %0z.70c 1425 Finest Mixed Immense, heart shaped 
spring and summer bloom. Prefers cool leaves, some frilled and toothed. Pkt. 35c 
growing conditions, a good moisture supply, 
seconde OLD FASHIONED COSMOS GARDEN = gs 
1395 Multiflora Nana Mixed An amazing All these varieties—Dazzler, Pinkie, Purity, Radi- D | d iSC u S 
array of colors, including combinations of ance, Orange Flare, Yellow Flare, and Double 
purple, red, blue, pink, and white. Grows Crested. The lovely Blue Lace Flower. This dainty, ° 
about 1 ft. tall; daisy-like flowers. Pkt. 50c Collection 4525—7 Pkts. Australian annual grows 2 ft. high, and 
(Value 80c) for only bears a crown of clear lavender-blue flow- 
ers. Sow the seed where the plants are to 
C Cc | a m e n Rae betas ca oes Rae 5 _ remain, and do not be impatient if germi- 
y | i eT Pee nation is slow. Thin out excess plants to allow 12 
: & gs : in. spacing. Blooms from July to November. A 
3 fine cut flower. 
1540 Coeruleus Blue flower clusters like a tiny lace 
parasol, 2% in. across. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c 
Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not 
Technically named Cynoglossum amabile, Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not is an easily grown annual flower. 
It reaches a height of about 1% ft., and bears loose, 
informal sprays of small blue flowers. One of the 
desirable characteristics of this flower is the fact 
that it continues to bloom freely in hot weather and 
full sunshine, surpassing Myosotis in this respect. 
1435 Firmament All-America selec- 
tions winner. Superior to older strains; 
more compact, bushy, and boasts indi- 
go blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c 
Not an easy plant to grow, but if you have a green 
thumb your reward will be spectacular flowers. 
Seed takes 2 months to germinate, and another 15 
months to begin flowering. Re-pot occasionally as 
the plants develop. Keep cool, moist, and shaded. 
1430 Mixed Colors Remarkable shades of pink, 
rose, red, and white. Reflexed, wavy petals; orna- 
mental foliage; mildly fragrant flowers. Use a 
potting mixture of fibrous loam. Pkt. (12 seeds) 30c 
Chrysanthemum 
The seeds offered here produce flowers in one sea- 
son. They are annuals. They are very easy to grow, 
and provide a large number of brilliantly colored 
flowers, often called Painted Daisies. 
1409 Annual Merry Mixed Yellow, orange, and red 
flowers with contrasting zones. 
Pkt. 10c;' % oz. 35c 
California Poppy 
More than any other single flower, the California Poppy (Eschscholt- 
zia), which brightens the meadows of the California countryside, 
symbolizes the warmth and sunshine of the state. This easily grown 
annual thrives in sunshine everywhere, and blooms freely all summer 
long. 
1555 EXTRA GOLDEN 
This is the true and 
original California 
Poppy, Eschscholtzia 
californica aurantiaca. 
The satiny textured 
petals are of the most 
lively, glowing, golden 
orange imaginable. 
Plants grow about 1 ft. 
tall and come to bloom 
rapidly, producing a 
steady succession of 
perfect poppies until 
1556 RAMONA 
HYBRIDS 
Semi-double, with 
fluted, incurved petals 
in shades of yellow, 
pink, gold, cream, and 
orange. Plants are erect 
growing, bushy, com- 
pact, and produce a 
heavy crop of these 
fragile and lovely varia- 
tions on the original 
California Poppy. Easy 
to grow, yet an unusu- 
CALIFORNIA 
&, - frost. ally beautiful flower. : : 
POPPY 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS: Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35c EXTRA GOLDEN Pkt. 15c; % oz. 50c CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT, FIRMAMENT 
YOUR GARDEN CAN BE CHARMINGLY DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS IF YOU INCLUDE SUCH FLOWERS AS DIDISCUS COERULEUS 7 
