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ANTIRRHINUM - SNAPDRAGONS 
ANTHEMIS (AN-the-mis) 
AN-the-mis) Golden Marguerite, Chamomile. Very free flowering perennials with 
daisy-like fllowers, blooms June-Sept. Does well on dry sandy soils and in full sun. 
Sow seeds in late April or early May, outdoors, or they can be started earlier indoors. 
Thin plants in garden to 10” apart. Profuse bloomers. 
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Kelwayi. Pure golden yellow; July-frost; 212ft; HP .. ANTH-6 10¢ 
montana. Charming sp, pure whhite fis 1ft; HP............ .. ANTH-9 15¢ 
Simplex.) arses HOW eTS:. Soi. ccccscsscccesteprcsecntnxnest oscentecanyerantotaes -ANTH-10S. 15¢ 
Sancti-Johannis. Deep orange fis, 2’’ heads; 3ft; HP............... .. ANTH-13 i5¢ 
tinctoria. Golden yellow ray fis; fine for cutting; 244 ft; HP . ANTH-14 10¢ 
—-—Perry’s Variety. Bright lemon yellow; fine; 2 ft; HP...... ANTH-14P. 15¢ 
——Anthemis (Blend.— AIL Tis sercetctvocosssnacsvacedeeeactsoparmeenaurnuteevanesscossa cr sretenerserverevediuses ANTH-X. 15¢ 
ANTHERICUM 1 (an-THER-i-kum) 
Tuberous-rooted herbs of the Lily Family having racemes of small white lily-like flow- 
ers and long narrow grassy leaves. Common names are St. Bernard’s Lily, ST. Bruno’s 
Lily . In the North they require protection. They make fine GH plants or for use 
in lawn vases in the summer. Require plentiful supply of water when blooming. 
litiago. Neat) sspecies, (small white fisseGrss | FUP eiiiccsstarevsuasscarecscececstncessscecsosesceans ANTE-3 25¢ 
ramosum,. Tufts of grass-like foliage; white flowers; RG; 2 ft, HP .. ANTE-4 25¢ 
undulatum. White fis in racemes, easy; native S. Af.; 1ft; HHP............... ANTE-5 25¢ 
ANTIGONON (an-TIG-oh-non) 
A tendril climber grown in the North as a GH vine but in the South it is a popular 
hardy climber where it has a long blooming season. In the GH it requires plenty of 
light and not too much root room. Keep roots dry during rest in winter. 
leptopus. Climber to 40 ft; rose-pink fils; Mexico, tender ..........cecesscesceeeeess ANTI-1 15¢ 
ANTIRRHINUM  (an-ti-R Y-num) 
Snapdragons are popular cut flowers both in the garden and the GH. Early flowers 
ean be had by starting them indoors in Feb. or later on till April. They are tender 
perennials but grown as annuals. The seed being small, care should be used in germ- 
inating them, they may be slow. A majus is the commonly grown species. Set out 
after danger of frost is past. For winter bloom sow in August and get seedlings 
into pots as soon as possible. Pinch off terminal but whenever transplantig. 
ALL RUST RESISTENT STRAINS. 
MAGUS GRANDIFLORUM: Tall large flowered, making excellent garden cut fis. 
—Firefly. Crimson and yellow, eX0} NU REN A ros Srecpeerrey orn topos cob peer aXe CD ANTR-IF 15¢ 
—Primrose Queen. Very large flowers in a soft Primrose ...............c08 .ANTR-10 15¢ 
—Prince of Orange. A popular orange color, excellent for cutting ANTR-1P i5¢ 
—Queen Victoria. The best pure white; necessary in all plantings...... ANTR-1V 15¢ 
—The Sentinal. Bright orange-scarlet with a white throat... ANTR-1S_ 15¢ 
—Vulcan. A very bright crimson-scarlet with a dark foliage.. .ANTR-1L J35¢ 
—Yellow King. Pure rich yellow........... -ANTR-1K. 15¢ 
Blend. (of) (The Wiabove: COLORS wise vissacisaccssseccacctssssdecesnscag soascsesesstiesavabecdsastcesestapececssacss ANTR-1X 15¢ 
MAXIMUM: Tall giant flowered splkes; extra for the good grower. 
—Appleblossum. A soft rose suffused With yellOW oo... ecseeeseesteseeees ANTR-2A 20¢ 
—Canary Bird. A pure Soft Canary Yellow ©... ccccccssccsssceseeeeteeees .. ANTR-2B 20¢ 
—Cattileya. A soft silvery rose-lilac with a golden yellow tip........... . ANTR-2C 20¢ 
—Copper King. Coppery scarlet turning into a pure copper color.......... ANTR-2K 20¢ 
—Old Gold. A beautiful old gold blend that makes it ideal for cutting... ANTR-2G 20¢ 
—Purle sKing., A velvety) dark) Garnet. COLOR. -.ccxsvccsss-seeresreevtcrisssecdavucnseescsves ANTR-2P 20¢ 
—Snowflake. A very lovely pure white that stands up good ...............08 ANTR-2W 20¢ 
—The Rose. One of the most popular deep pinks that holds is color ...... ANTR-2H 26¢ 
—Blend ‘of ‘majus grandiflorum.) varieties.. a... ficr...scaiessscosestot usistanosechecsvessreszeres ANTR-2X. 20¢ 
MAJUS NANUM.....Half dwarf; large flowered; especially good for bedding; stands well. 
—Black Prince. A very dark maroon; the darkest COlOM ...........ccescsesseeeeee ANTR-3B 20¢ 
.. ANTR-3M 20¢ 
... ANTR-3C 20¢ 
.. ANTR-3F 20¢ 
—Cottage Maid. A bright pink with a white throat............... 
—Crimson King. The best in the deep crimson colors. 
—Flame. A _ brilliant orange-scarlet Self wo... eesssecesseeeeeee Ps 
—Golden Queen. A large flowered rich golden yellow. .ANTR-3Q 20¢ 
—Rose Eclipse. A large flowered strain in brilliant light rose -ANTR-3R 20¢ 
—White Queen. The best of this most important COlOP ....... ee eeeeeseeeee ANTR-3W 20¢ 
—Blend of above colors. A hand made blend with good color range....ANTR-3X 20 
MAJUS NANUM GRANDIFLORUM: Semi-dwarf plants with giant flower heads; beds. 
—Bonny Lass. A delicate rose color; soft and attractive in beds............. ANTR-4B 20¢ 
—Exquisite. Soft rose with sulphur yellow lip on white ground ......... .. ANTR-4E 20¢ 
—Golden Monarch. Distinct bright golden color; extra large flowers ANTR-4M 20¢ 
—Lady Bird. A cerise and white variety, very distinct............. . ANTR-4L -20¢ 
—Orange Glow. Salmon-orange, falls paler, very large flower .. ANTR-4G 20¢ 
—Si. George. Orange-scarlet a beautiful and striking color ........... . ANTR-4S 20¢ 
—Blend of above colors. Hand made for a good bedding display ......... .. ANTR-4X 20¢ 
MAJUS NANUM MAJESTIC: All around type; 2-214 ft; for both bedding and cutting. 
—Avalanche. The best-pure white im thisS! Strain inci i ciccccscoscssseccsvessrseces« ANTR-5A 20¢ 
—Fire Dragon Cerise-scarlet With golden Cente? oii... c..scosecesecssecesseens ANTR-5F 20¢ 
—Orange King. Rich terra cotta with golden lip merging to deep orange ANTR-5K 20¢ 
—Pink Jewell. Has large waved flowers in bright pink.. .. ANTR-5J 20¢ 
—Rose Beauty. A brilliant pure rose COLO? ou... eee .. ANTR-5Z 20¢ 
—Rose Marie Pretty salmon-rose with a golden center. . ANTR-5M 26¢ 
—Sunset. Bright terra cotta shadeh rosy salmon MEA Le ee ANT eS 20¢ 
—Twilight Delicate apricot with an old gold center, shaded salmon....ANTR-5T 20¢ 
Blend of the Majestics. A hand made blend of above varieties .......... ANTR-5X 20¢ 
PUMILUM: Excellent dwarf and compact type ideal for low beds. 
—Amber Queen. Light orange tinged with amber.. . ANTR-6A 20¢ 
—Orange Queen... Best. orange TP beCGderay © cscs torte ccottcecesiee ete terre nectecssvaeeoeetne ANTR-6Q. 20¢ 
—White Queen. The finest white bedding variety ......cccsceseees . ANTR-6W 20¢ 
Pumilum Blend. Hand made blend of all varieties; full range............. ANTR-6X 20¢ 
FORCING VARIETIES: Best varieties for greenhouse growing and winter flowering. 
Afterglow: Av rich ‘golden? bronze COOL ceo iicccccccssscqcevecoccascnstvcahcacantenastdenees ANTR-7A 25¢ 
ANTR-7C 25¢ 
—Cheviot Maid Supreme. An early flowering ye a ey 
.ANTR-7G. 25¢ 
—Glorious. Bright reddish bronze, 3 ft................. 
—Lucky Strike. The best pure white variety . ANTR-7W 25¢ 
—Rose Queen. The best dark pink variety ........ .. ANTR-7R 25¢ 
—Sunlight. A beautiful Orange-DronZe COLOM oo... es eecescseseesseseecsccecsessenssoncneseens ANTR-7S 25¢ 
ANTIRRHINUM continued on Page 87. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY — DIMONDAEE MICHIGAN 
Cyphomandra batacea 
The common name for this pretty tree is 
the Tomato Tree and is a native of Peru 
The fruit is egg-shaped and smooth-skinned. 
At first greenish purple, it changes in ripen- 
ing to reddish yellow. In the purple fruited 
variety the fruit becomes a deep purple when 
ripe. The fruit is good when eaten raw. It 
may be stewed or made into jam. ‘ 
When grown from seed, keep in the con- 
tainer until following spring. This is to 
provide sufficient root system as the tree will 
grow too rapidly if planted in the ground in 
its first stage. This plant must have lots of 
water at all times due to the fact Ceylon has 
a rainfall of more than 300 inches per year 
while Florida has about. 52. Dig a large 
hole; make a mixture of a third fertilizer 
(cow manure), a third peat (German Peat 
perferred) and a third compost or good 
grade top soil. This must be placed to a 
depth of not less than 2 feet in the ground. 
About 10 pounds of course white sand 
should be added to this mixture. Do not try 
to produce fruit the first year. 
In April following the year after the tree is 
planted, take 1/4 pound of refined phosphate 
1/4 pound of nitrate of soda, 1/4 pound of 
potash and 1/4 pound of manganese; mix 
this formula thoroughly (mix dry) and put 
around entire tree, 9 inches from the base 
and 2 feet out. Spread this on top of the 
ground, cover with dry leaves and water thor- 
oughly. Unless there are heavy rains, water 
once a day for one week after placing this 
formula around the tree. This formula is 
required to bring your tree into production, 
otherwise you will get bloom and no fruit. 
This application should be applied only at 
three year intervals, however, dairy fertilizer 
should be put around your tree at the rate 
of one bushel per year per tree. 
We do not believe there is any question 
but that this tree will produce and thrive in 
Central and Southern Florida if these in- 
structions are carried out. The tree should 
be sprayed with Oil of Emulsion at least 3 
times per year and will do better if planted in 
at least half shade. 
By J. H. Turnbell, Tampa, Fla 
SEED OF HELLEBORUS 
Seed of MHelleborus or Christmas Rose, 
if sown as soon as ripe, will germinate im- 
mediately but if left for any lenght of time 
in storage, which is often the case, it is more 
likely to become dormant and remain so un- 
til the second spring. 
It is wise to have a small seed bed, in 
which seeds that may require some time to 
germinate, can be planted. This bed can be 
enclosed in a frame, like a cold frame and in 
which you can place the desired seeding soil 
The seeds can be planted in rows and if the 
frame is at least 2° in depth, a row will hold 
the average seed packet. The rows can be 
divided by strips of sheet metal pushed 3 
inches into the soil and so that different soils 
can be used for different seeds, maybe sand 
will be required for one, peat for another 
and sphagnum for still another and as the 
seed will be allowed to remain in the bed 
for at least 18 months, the soil can be pre- 
pared carefully. 
We will discuss the needs of different seeds 
in future issues and if any of our readers 
are having trouble with a particular seed 
we will be pleased to have you write us and 
we will do our best to help solve the diffi- 
culty. 
Many are writing in for back issues; we 
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