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Chabaud’s Giant Improved Carnations we have 
found in our trials are the best strain of garden 
carnations. 
CARNATION 
1085 Chabaud’s Giant Improved, Mixed Col- 
ors. This half-hardy perennial is usually 
considered an annual but if planted in a 
protected location and covered with leaves 
or straw will usually survive the first winter. 
The delightful fragrance and rich coloring 
makes them very useful for cut flowers and 
bedding. Sow the seed as soon as the soil 
can be worked in the spring. Pkt. 25¢; lg. 
pkt. 50¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
COCKSCOMB 
1098 Plumed. Mixed Colors. The heads of 
Feather Cockscomb resemble ostrich plumes 
of shiny, silky texture. Some are clear, 
brilliant pinks or crimson; others are like 
feathers of pure gold. Their plumy masses 
are magnificent when well grown. Start in 
the house April 10th or in the garden after 
danger of frost. Thin to 12 inches. Height 
Zit. Pkt. 1b¢; le. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
1095 Dwarf Crested. Mixed colors. One of 
the showiest annuals. Small flowers of bril- 
liant crimson and shades of red, crowded 
into velvety fasciated masses that resemble 
a rooster’s comb. Very useful as a bedding 
plant. Start in the house April 10th or in 
the garden after danger of frost. Thin to 
10 inches. Height 1 ft. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 
254; 14 oz. 60¢. 
FOUR O’CLOCK 
1185 Marvel of Peru. Mixed colors. An old 
favorite. On cloudy days and late after- 
noon the Four o’Clocks open their many 
colored blossoms. Humming birds love to 
visit these flowers. Sow after danger of 
frost. Thin to 18 inches. Height 2 to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15¢; VY oz. 25¢. 
SNOW-ON-THE-MOUNTAIN 
1436 Euphorbia Variegata. An annual grown 
primarily for its green and white foliage 
which combines well in flower arrange- 
ments. Pkt. 15¢; Ig. pkt. 25¢. 
CASTOR BEAN 
Ricinus 
1090 Tropical Mixture. The largest of all 
annuals, having huge brilliant green to 
lustrous bronze leaves. Used for tropical 
effects and as a screen planting. Castor 
Beans grow best in rich soil. Sow after 
danger of frost. Thin plants to 24 inches. 
Height 5-10 ft. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢. 
CYNOGLOSSUM 
Chinese Forget-Me-Not 
1146 Firmament. All-America Bronze Medal 
winner 1939. A new, compact and improved 
strain that is covered with bright indigo- 
blue flowers. The flowers are in sprays like 
Forget-Me-Nots on plants 18 inches tall. 
Start in the house April 10th or in the gar- 
den as soon as the soil can be worked. Thin 
to 10 inches. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢. 
DIANTHUS 
Annual Pinks 
1165 Double China Pinks. Mixed Colors. A 
very satisfactory flower that blooms profuse- 
ly from July until late fall. The petals are 
toothed or sometimes attractively fringed in 
red and related tones. Sow as soon as the 
soil can be worked. ‘Thin to 8 inches. 
Height | ft. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
1167 Heddewigii Gaiety. An excellent single 
variety mixture having very large, lacy 
flowers in a brilliant range of colors. 
Height | ft. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 60¢. 
Joe Robson and Gordon Jones admire the trial 
ground planting of Cleome, Pink Queen. Blooms 
continuously from July until October. 
CLEOME 
Spider Flower 
1125 Pink Queen. All-America Silver Medal 
1942. One of the taller annuals that at- 
tracts the most attention of visitors in our 
trial grounds. Its huge trusses of bright 
salmon pink flowers borne on long stems 
give a striking show from mid-summer until 
frost. Start in the house April 10th or in 
the garden after danger of frost. ‘Thin to 
24 inches. Height 4 ft. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 
25¢; 4 oz. 50¢. 
DIMORPHOTHECA 
1180 Mixed Colors. An annual that is very 
satisfactory in cooler regions (will not sur- 
vive hot, dry conditions). The single daisy- 
like flowers range in color from white to 
orange and salmon. Sow in the garden after 
danger of frost. Thin to 12 inches. Height 
12 to 15 inches. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢. 
Cosmos Radiance, an All-America Silver Medal 
Winner, is an outstanding variety. Flowers are 
deep rose with a rich crimson zone in the center. 
COSMOS 
1140 Radiance. All-America Silver Medal 
winner in 1948. A striking new color com- 
bination; flowers are deep rose with a broad 
band of rich crimson in the center. Its tall, 
vigorous plants are extremely showy in 
masses by themselves or in the flower bor- 
der. Long lasting cutflower which opens nice- 
ly when cut in bud. Pkt. 15¢; Ig. pkt. 25¢. 
1135 Sensation Mixed Colors. One of the best 
tall border plants for late summer and au- 
tumn cutflowers. “The mixture is a blend 
of pink, white and red. Plant as soon as soil 
can be worked. Thin to 24 inches. Height 
31% ft. Pkt. 10¢; lg. pkt. 20¢; 14 02. 35¢. 
DAHLIAS FROM SEED 
Illustrated inside back cover 
1150 Unwin. Dwarf Hybrids. It is easy and 
fascinating to grow Dahlias from seed and 
enjoy the surprise of new colors and forms. 
We believe this to be the best strain of 
dwarf Dahlias obtainable. Few blooms 
measure less than three inches. ‘Twelve inch 
stems are profusely borne on bushy plants 
18 to 24 inches tall. Some of the lovely new 
colors are — shades of canary yellow, scarlet, 
terra cotta, apricot, crimson, lavendar pink, 
purple, maroon, buff, cream, and white. 
Excellent as cut flowers. The tubers of 
those colors you like may be saved since 
seperate colors of these hybrids are not pos- 
sible from seed. Start in the house April 
10th or in the garden after danger of frost. 
Thin’ to 12 mnchesy sy PKkte25¢, les pkts 50¢: 
VA OZ. 70¢. 
“Your flower seeds were just the best I have 
ever bought. Spider plants were just wonderful — 
liked and admired by everyone. The Pompon zin- 
nias gave a big display.” 
Jan. 17, 1950 John H. Jansen 
31 Pennsylvania Ave. 
Freeport, Long Island, 
New York 
