QUAMOCLIT - ROMULEA’- ROSE 
The listing of all flower seeds, runs from the As to the Zs and as often as possible, but 
so as not to crowd other reading maiter out. The listings can be considered all available 
as long as the listing has not been passed in the following listing. 
PROBOSCIDEA. (pro-bo-SID-e-ah) UNICORN PLANT. Martyniaceae. 
Annual and perennial plants with large, long stemmed leaves, large purple flowers 
and Okra-like fruits that can be used the same as Cucumbers. Sow seeds where plants 
are to grow but in the North start them indoors early. : 
—Jussieui. Fils creamy white to iolet, 3 ft across; TA.....ccccccccccsssscscsssssscssssccsscecece PROB-2. 15¢ 
PTEROCEPHALUS. (tehr-oh-SEFF-al-us) Dipsaceae. 
Draba-like perennials, grown in the rockery. They are native of the Pyrenees; 2-3” 
high; mat-like growth. 
—-DyYrenaricassinvsoin rosettes: AS. lilacs 2-3 7s EL PV ei civeceaces-<cucteresvorsssseicesvieas PETOC-1(C). 30¢ 
PURSHIA. (PURSH-e-ah) (Kunzia) ANTELOPE-BUSH. Rosaceae. 
Western native bushes with small yellowish flowers, probably best for its clustered 
leaves. It grows in arid lands from Ore. to Calif zs 
—tridentata. Deciduous, to 6 ft; silvery leaves; hardy to Michw....eeee PURS-1. 25¢ 
QUAMOCLIT. (KWAM-ob-klit) STAR GLORY. Convolvulaceae. 
Annual and perennial twining vines, treated as tender annuals in the North. They 
are used mainly for rapid growing climbers, thriving in a good light soil and in full sun. 
—lobata. Crimson fils fading to pale yellow; grows to 20 ft; TP... ... QUAM-2. 20¢ 
—vennata. Cypress Vine. Showy scarlet fis; to 20 ft; TA. .. QUAM-4. 20¢ 
-——V¥ynite. A pretty white flowered fOrmM........ ee eecessee eee . QUAM-4W. 20« 
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—Sloteri. Cardinal Climber. Red fis, white throat, 2’”’ long to 20 ft; TA........ QUAM-6. zuU¢ 
—-Quamoclit Mixture: PAI SpeGles Mike. .hicciic.cctecelessvesssaceselasctesiossvoeesceoesesoces OQUAM-X.....15¢ 
RAMONDA. (ray-MOND-ah) Gesneriaceae. 
Small plants making flat rosettes of hairy basal leaves, stems 3-4 inches long bearing 
several 4-5 pointed flat flowers, resembling Saintpaulia, to which family it belongs. 
Fully hardy with protection; seedlings develope slowly. 
—Nathaliae. Lavender-blue with golden center; Serbia; HHP................ RAMO-5(C). 50¢ 
—Myconii. Purple fis; 1 in. ac; 3 in; Pyrenees; HHP... ccccecsccesseeseeesees RAMO-7(C). 50¢ 
—pyrenaica. Reclassified as R. Mmconii, which see. 
RANUNCULUS. (rah-NUN-keu-lus) BUTTERCUP, CROWFOOT. Ranunculaceae. 
A very large genus and popular in flower gardens; those grown mainly as greenhouse 
plants belong to R. asiaticus. They are generally perennial and easily grown from seed, 
in well drained soil and sunny positions. Some of the low growing species are ideal 
1rockery plants. 
—aconitifolius.. .White’ fis Tin) acs 3 £65 PHP ik cic aseccscsececcteatsovssaslevttvsnsses .. RAN-2(C). 30¢ 
—-hirtellus. Variable species, fis 2” yellow, white or pale rose; HP.................... RAN-30. 25¢ 
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—Hybrid, French Giants. . RAN-3IF. 20¢ 
——Mixed Hybridg. ........... . RAN-31X. 20¢ 
malin dic yi oe Tk: eS eR Sy Cen toe ee Te ee a. RAN-34. 20¢ 
—superbus. Shades pink, white, red, yellow, rose; 35 d.to germ; HP............ RAN-67. 20¢ 
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RHEUM. (REE-um) RHUBARB. Polygonaceae. 
Perennials with stout basal leaves and with the flowers in clusters or racemes at top of 
long stems. There are many species of which the common Rhubarb is one. Used mainly 
for bold effect in the border. 
—acuminatum. Stems and fis dark purple; 2-3 ft; HP; Himalayas............0....... RHEM-1. 25¢ 
—nobile. Densely covered with yellowish bracts; striking; 4 ft; HHP........ RHEM-8. 25¢ 
—Rhaponticum. Pie Plant. Listed in with the herbs. 
Sam Et CUT F5 LONG aA CAYICLSTIVEC EC e, tescttaens reperetaensssucrdaupetsatccbttstaicnnssoveciicssecosesecrsnssa-snese RHEM-X. 20¢ 
RHODOHYPOKXIS. (ray-doh-hy-POX-is) Amaryllidaceae. 
Pretty little bulbous plants from S. Africa and very rare in cultivation. They make a 
dense turf of short grassy leaves, with flat 6-pointed stars, 34 inch across. Like moist 
but well drained sandy soil, half shade and stand down to 20 degrees F. Winter bulbs 
oer in a cool cellar; they should not be alowed to dry out. 
—bauri. prilliant rose or white f1Ss SOOR*POt PIA cicccctcccsatesssccecvacccsstersiseenvenses RHOX-1. 60¢ 
RICINUS. (RIS-in-us)CASTER BEAN. Euphorbiaceae. (G 15 days) 
Single species, variable and distributated over the tropical regions. In gardens they 
are planted for their foliage effect. They grow as high as 20 feet and give a sub-trop- 
ical effect in the border or in ecnter of beds. Start seed indoors early or they can be 
planted where plants are to grow; treat them as tender annuals. 
R. communis: ; 
—borboniensis arboreus. Red stems, glaucous foliage; 10 ft... .. RIC-1B. 20¢ 
—cambhodgensis. Dark foliage and blackish purple stems; 10 ft .. RIC-1C. 20¢ 
—Gibsonii. Dark foliage with metallic luster; dwarf form; 8 ft... .. RIC-1G. 20¢ 
—Red Spire. Showy red stemmed variety; 10-15 ft... RIC-1R. 20¢ 
—sanguineus. Red leaves; 10 ft... eseseeseeseeees apatocicn cnn obpb a EBLE .. RIC-1S. 20¢ 
—zanzibarensis. Bright green leaves wth white veins; 15 ft.. .. RIC-1Z. 20¢ 
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ROMULEA. (ro-mu-LE-ah) Iridaceae. 
Crocus-like bulbs in purple, lilac and yellow and closely related to the Crocus, but not 
real hardy; they are not common in the U. S. 
—bulbicodium. Pale lilac, yellow centers, tinted golden DOWN... ROMU-1. 25¢ 
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ROSE. Genus Rosa. Rosaceae. 
The seed of species of Roses should be planted in the fall so that they can lay over 
winter, in the soil when they usually germinate all right the next spring. The seed bed 
should be so arranged that it can remain the second spring, for it is not unusual for 
some seed to even germinate the second spring. 4 
—highdownensis. Crimson fis; bright fruits; a hybrid; HP... ROSE-68. 25¢ 
—multiflora. White fragrant fls; semi-climber; 8 ft; HP; China. . ROSE-106. 25¢ 
—pendulina. Rose fils; -incorymbs; 3 ft; HP; Europe..... . ROSE-118. 25¢ 
—setigera. Prairie R. Cl. to 15 ft; Pale rose fis; HP.. . ROSE-134. 25¢ 
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PIONEER SEED COMPANY 
DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
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Zantedeschia or 
the Calla Lily 
Callas are one of the best of flowering 
bulbs, for the pot or garden. The fol- 
jage is bright fresh green, some varieties 
having pretty white markings on the leaves 
and all the varieties grow easily and quite 
fast. : 
I have grown the following varieties: 
Rehmannii, pink; LElliotinnia, yellow; and 
Albo-maculata, white; this last named white 
has much the same leaves as the yellow, 
only that the leaves are a little longer, and 
more narrow. 
I have also tried the New White Giant, and 
while this one grows much larger and strong- 
er, it takes longer to start blooming and so 
an early fall frost may kill the flowers before 
they have time to develope. 
This variety has all green leaves, a root 
like the parsnip, while the others have a 
large flat bulb., 
This New White Giant, is best planted in 
a large pot or can, and so can be started 
early in the spring and then put outside when 
warm days come. In the fall it is easy to 
take inside when in danger of an early 
frost. 
,All of these bulbs are easy to keep over 
winter, and can be stored in a cool base- 
ment, where the air can circulate over them. 
They can stand a cool place and I try to 
keep mine from too warm or too cold a 
place, say about 50 degrees Far., in good 
dry air and find them fresh and solid in the 
spring. 
Bulbs can be planted in full sun, top of 
the bulbs about an inch under the soil; this 
seems to work out very well. As they like 
moist soil, keep them watered in dry weath- 
er; I irrigate them by laying a hose in be- 
tween the rows, so the water gets direct 
to the roots. F 
Use care in weeding and cultivating, as 
they have a large root system. and many of 
the roots are near the surface so do not 
work too near growing plants with the hoe 
or cultivator. 
A good soil, a bit on the sandy side, with 
plenty of humas will make them grow fast 
and strong. I do not use any fertilizer but 
they could take some, if not too strong. 
In digging the Callas, be very careful 
again, as the fresh bulbs are very tender; 
leave them in the garden till after the first 
light frost, then cut off the tops about 6 
inches above the bulbs, using a shovel and 
raise the whole clump, then carefully remove 
the soil, if jarred by the shovel or otherwise, 
bulbs will often split open and will then 
easily mold or rot, if not dried in the open 
air. After bulbs are cleaned, lay them in a 
flat and keep them in a dry shady place for 
several days to a week and all roots and tops 
will then come off easily and thus you will 
have clean bulbs for storage. 
I store them in flats 12 by 18 inches with 
screen bottoms, so the air will circulate up 
through the flats; these screen flats are 
placed on racks in the basement where the 
bulbs will get air and keep cool and dry till 
spring or can be taken up in the winter for 
potting. ; 
When warm days come in April, take up 
the bulbs and seperate the larger clumps, 
cutting with a sharpe knife, then lay with 
cut upwards to dry and in a few weeks they 
will be ready to plant out in the garden. 
If you wish to start a bulb in the winter, 
use a large pot, according to the size of the 
bulb, and use a good fresh soil, with some 
sand to keep it light and loose; place the 
bulb just below the surface and dampen, 
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