SWEET PEAS FOR FALL SOWING 
SPECULARIA. (spek-u-LAY-re-ah) Campanulaceae. 
Annual plants resembling Bellflowers, excellent for the rockery, border or for edg- 
ing; easily grown from seed. 
—Speculum-Veneris. Venus Looking Glass. Edging; violet-blue; 12”; HA.... SPEC-3. 20¢ 
SPARTIUM. (SPAHR-tee-um) SPANISH or WEAVER’S BROOM. Leguminoseae. 
Ornamental shrubs native of S. Europe and hardy to Ohio river and the Pacific Coast. 
—junceum. To 10 ft; rush-like branches; yellow fis; TSH....c.c.ccccccscceccscsessseseee SPAM-1l. 25¢ 
SPRAGUEA. (SPRAYG-ee-ah) PUSSY PAWS. Portulacaceae. 
Small alpine plants with rosettes of thick fleshy evergreen leaves and heads of 
fluffy pink flowers on prostrate stems; excellent in rockery in light shade. 
—muliiceps. Dense heads rose-purple fis; 6”; native Wash-WY0..........:c000 SPRG-1. 25¢ 
STAPHYLEA. (staf-il-LEE-uh) BLADDER-NUT. Staphyleaceae. 
Ornamental shrubs or small trees, white flowers in terminal panicles and bladder- 
like fruits. Most are hardy in the North; they prefer partial shade, moist rich soil. 
Sow seeds when ripe or stratify till spring. Ask for bulk prices if interested. 
r—trifolia. To 15 ft; fls in nodding panicles; fr 3” long; native E. U. G........ STAP-9. 25¢ 
STAR OF TEXAS: see ZANTHISMA. 
STATICE: This genus has been recently reclassified and all its species are now in 
either Ameria or Limonium, which see. 
STEWARTIA. (stew-ART-ee-uh) Theaceae. 
N. American and Asian shrubs and trees, with showy white flowers. They are 
ornamental, fairly hardy in the North; mixture of peat and loam soil best; ask bulk pr. 
MOTCONA mE LPCOmsLO. OU) eLbs. HIG ORCA Re ccsenscscctecscatoe ecm etree ene ease aso aesoteni stiace STEW-1. 75¢ 
—monadelphan EreeetOnG0, Lbs SADA scuucttecas tector re cmarse te eontasteteeyulcousszassncsvasenscanesees STEW-4. 56¢ 
—Pseudo-Camellia. Tree to 50 ft; fls 244”. ac;white stamens; orange ant.... STEW-7. 25¢ 
STIPA. (STY-pa) SPEAR or FEATHER GRASS. Gramineae. 
Perennial ornamental grasses, with awn-like spikelets borne in panicles and very 
popular as an ornamental grass. 
—pennata. Very pretty; tufted to 3 ft; dense plumes; HP.................:ccscesecces STIP-3. 20¢ 
STOCKS: see Mathiola and Malcomia. 
STREPTOCARPUS. (strep-toh-KAHR-pus) CAPE-PRIMROSE. 
They are of easy cuultwre and thrive in a cool greenhouse. 
March for flowering plants the following autumn and winter. 
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STYRAX. (STYE-rax) STORAX. Styracaceae. 
Shrubs and trees with showy white flowers in racemes followed by fruits. Few are 
hardy enough in the North. They thrive in light soils. Ask for bulk prices. 
Gesneriaceae. 
Sow seeds in Feb. or 
—americanas Lowlostt: Hardy, tor Na Ve Native cOf Vial. cAuscsscecssesbersonsssoossosorsvene STAX-1. 25¢ 
—japonica. To 25 ft; fls fragrant; hardy in North . 25¢ 
—Obassia. To 30 ft; fls frag; hardy in N; Japan...... ae . 25¢ 
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SWEET PEAS.....<Lathyrus odoratus) Leguminosae. Germ. 10 days, 
In the North, Sweet Peas should be started very early in the spring, sowing the seed 
where they are to grow and about 3” apart in the row. In the South and on the West 
Coast, they are planted in the fall, when they flower early in the spring. To keep them 
blooming, the flowers must not be allowed to go to seed. See special articles on 
further cultural directions. You will find that the varieties offered here are the best. 
SPENCER VARIETIES: The most popular for garden growing, especially in the North. 
The varieties listed represent the very best and latest strains; there are none better. 
DOMME rar. are Cee lOSE =P Ut) Katrine, ccrscncecrotecsesshecrcneed cate noers sesestedoctuses eos dcbeseaneese SPEA-1BB. 15¢ 
—Burpee’s Best White. White seeded. . SPEA-IBW. 15¢ 
—Caprivcleartastl vere -plulete GxXCelSMits,.,.pteniesdstesnessvorasssuetcoussenddesacotvosesevucctoatartouees SPEA-IC. 15¢ 
—Charming. Pretty flushed rosy cerise .. SPEA-ICM. 15¢ 
—Chieftain. Pure SatiNy MaAaUVE............cccseccssssccssscessccsees .. SPEA-1CH. 15¢ 
—Elstree. Bright pink on cream, shaded darker... .. SPEA-IEL. 15¢ 
—Excelsior. Scarlet-orange, wings shaded darker... .. SPEA-1EX. 15¢ 
—Flagship. Deep navy blue with darker SHading no... ceeccssecceeneeeercneteeeene SPEA-IF. 15¢ 
—Gigantic. (G. M.) White, black seeded; VeTY 800...........c.cscssccsssscessceses SPEA-1G. 15¢ 
—Gold Crest. Orange tinted salmon, shading darkevt...... .. SPEA-1GC. 15¢ 
—Grand Slam. Cerise-scarlet, suffused... .. SPEA-1GS. 15¢ 
—Mastercream. Cream, black seeded..... . SPEA-IM. 15¢ 
—Mrs. A. Searles. Bright salmon-cerise...... ts SPEA-1IMS. 15¢ 
—Mrs’ R. Bolton. (NEW) Deep almond pink, ve. SPEA-IMB. 15¢ 
——-Patricias Uuwine salmon-pink — SutiiSed (SOL aac cccsececccsscrsesedevensceceotensnsestes SPEA-I1P. 15¢ 
—Pink Frills. (Gold Medal Winner) Rich salmon-pink on cream. . SPEA-IPF. 15¢ 
SC atm Catt lags elit OF2— [OUI Kot tenae tty seeestenenencs eenescereseranerertereraseseueczarnontacr<cacecucscrectrceas SPEA-IR. 15¢ 
—FPed Boy. Pure rich crimson, long stems; vigorous... .. SPEA-1IRB. 15¢ 
WV CLCOM Crs DAZ ZAINE “SCATLOG Eee tise. ck, ctesudccycses=s seessandetesauepur savdicderesssonsaeteccsesevorschans accesses SPEA-1W. i5¢ 
—What Joy. Deep rich cream, white seeded.. .. SPEA-1WJ. 15¢ 
=—VOUuth we bites (ECEEd y TOSEHPIM KR Ai iastss-stececsesscccdsssecteocssnassveassccssnseuce Rostra cocebooereoonrs SPEA-LY. 15¢ 
—Formula Blend. Hand made blend of the above named varieties........ SPEA-1XF. 15¢ 
PRICES: All above; Oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; Lb. $2.25, prepaid } 
—Unrivaled Mixture. Contains a fine selection of the largest and most attractive 
named varieties, including the newest novelties; this is not field grown mixture. 
Ounce 25¢; 4 Ounces 70¢; Lb. $2.00, prepaid........ SPEA. 1XR. 15¢ 
EARLY or WINTER FLOWERING: This group is equally satisfactory for garden or 
greenhouse growing. The varieties listed are the very best for greenhouse culture 
and are listed under their original names. There are none better. 
—American Beauty. Rich crimson-rose, shaded deep CrimSON..............0. SPEA-2A. 20¢ 
—Annie Laurie. Pure rose, white base; vigorous growef.............. .. SPEA-2AL. 20¢ 
—Ball Blue Supreme. Best clear deep blue............ Ponactiogiore ote erOrD ... SPEA-2BS. 20¢ 
—Ball Rose Supreme. Large wavy silvery rose-pink flowers .. SPEA-2BR. 20¢ 
Sy. 1eYeng, - UaYeeybnebaedl CleWelkcs eNhbler eee ce rene oo eonced care ocace ose .. SPEA-2BB. 20¢ 
—Burpee Orange. Clear orange, snaded... . SPEA-2BO. 20¢ 
Be Cagcadens Pest cwhiite:,, wwiilte seed edsg... jcc scoxccececersccdensnsscerssrsseretctetessteonsstine a. SPEA-2C. 20¢ 
—Elk’s Purple. Large reddish purple; long Ste€MS........ cesses testes eseeteeees SPEA-2EP. 20¢ 
—Giant Pink. Pink blended with soft rose, more intense on edges... SPEA-2GP. 20¢ 
—Grenadier Improved. Dazzling crimson-scarlet; ViIZOYLOUS.........c ee SPEA-2G. 20¢ 
.. SWEET PEAS: Continued on Page 73. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
71 
Flowers and Goverment 
We do not intend to use much space in 
our columns on the goverment; already too 
much paper has been wasted on this sub- 
ject, without any apparent results. 
According to the 1940 census the total 
valuation of the whole country, counting 
the jewelry on your fingers and the clothes 
your back, the furniture in your house,etc., 
amounted to but 150 billion dollars. Tha 
rate of increase of our national wealth has 
been at the average yearly rate of ONE 
billion dollars. It never has been more and 
in the 1940 report it was stated that much 
of the increase during the 10 year period was 
due .to appreciated real estate values, a valug 
that is very much in the mind rather than 
real worth. 
This annual increase in national wealth 
was made under our old system and standard, 
of living but the present goverment, which 
is actually the same one that has been in 
power the last twenty years, has saddled a 
national DEBT of 150 billion, that they ad- 
mit. This is equal to the country’s worth; 
but this also represents a yearly interest of 
over 5 billion or FIVE times more than we 
have ever before been able to add to the 
national wealth. If it is ever paid, the Amer- 
can citizen will live another standard of 
living than he has been used to in the past. 
The present crying about inflation is only 
Mr. Average Citizen wanting his old dish 
when it is already gone. If the Saving Bonds 
are to be paid, the standard of living will be 
greatly reduced in the future and the sooner 
the goverment, the people and the trade un- 
ions admit the fact, the sooner the times will 
be understood. 
There has been nothing done in the past 
20 years that has caused the present inflation 
more than the present unionization. When 
a group of men representing only a few 
citizens can take over another citizens prop- 
erty by force and even do it to the point of 
willful destruction of life and property and 
with seldom a conviction, there will be no 
end to the unsettled condition in the country, 
The theory that there is but 25% or less of 
the cost of an automobile or a farm machine, 
to be labor and therefore a 10% increase in 
wages should not even be reflected in the 
selling price, is wrong, for every thing in the 
cost of an article is labor, and a 10% increase 
in labor is a 10% increase in costs. When 
the farmer is unionized and he tells the rest 
of the nation what they shall eat and at what 
cost (and why not also make Mr.Petriolla 
anounce the farmers name and his “‘cooperat- 
ion” every time he opens his mouth for a 
piece of rich steak) this will end the unions. 
Just think that the present goverment has 
GIVEN away 125 billion dollars, nearly what 
the nation is worth! We listen to a half 
baked broadcast from “free Erope” paid for 
by your and my money and then listen to the 
“news” that the great American people have 
given the Austrian 500 million to drill for 
oil and 300 million or some such figure so 
the French can make face powder better 
and cheaper than we can sell them! 
THE GLOXINIAN 
We are in receipt of the first issue of a 
bulietin by the newly formed American 
Gloxinia Society. It consists of 12 pages and 
contains some interesting articles on this 
popular flower. 
Elvin McDonald, Gray, Okla., is the edit- 
or and any one interested can write him, the 
annual dues are $1.50 per vear. 
SUBSCRIPTION price now $2.00 per year. 
