Gardens Co. 
Bulbs, Seeds 
MENTOR, OHIO 
SPRING 1951 OFFERING OF 
Annual Plants in Pots Ready to Bloom 
Delivery from May 15th to June Ist. We do not ship Annual plants west of the Mississippi River 
Many of our customers do not have the opportunity to If you find it dificult to germinate seed of Petunias, 
grow or obtain at home plants of the better and newer | etc., we suggest you order our potted plants instead. They 
annuals. It is for them we have grown for several years a | will make a magnificent showing throughout the entire 
quantity of these finer varieties. summer. 
PETUNIAS 
Because many people find it difficult to grow Petunias from seed, they 
prefer to buy their plants. We offer here a selection of the newest and 
most desirable kinds. All are carefully grown in wood bands which makes 
transplanting absolutely fool proof. They will be ready to start blooming as 
soon as set out in your garden. Petunias thrive in hot, dry weather, require 
little or no care, making a magnificent show in the garden all summer 
long and are most desirable cut flowers as well. 
BEDDING PETUNIAS 
Admiral Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
After comparing the many blue Petunias on the market, we still believe 
Admiral is the best of the deep blues. Very effective with white. 
Cheerful Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00. 100 $15.00 
Fairly large clear salmon-pink flowers with deeper veining toward throat. 
Dwarf and compact in growth. 
Petunia, Theodosia Firechief Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 Petunia, Admiral 
Glow Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
This is the brightest Petunia we have ever seen. The dazzling rosy 
scarlet flowers actually sparkle in the sunlight. The plants are low- 
growing and bushy, and covered with a profusion of flowers. 
Heavenly Blue Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
The color is a beautiful light blue and the plants are compact and 
uniform. Flowers are produced in abundance. 
Snow Mountain Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
We consider this the finest single white bedding Petunia. The plants 
are uniformly compact and continuously covered with large white flowers. 
DOUBLE DWARF BEDDING PETUNIAS 
America Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00 
For those who prefer double to single-flowered Petunias, here’s the 
answer. Nice, compact plants covered all summer with: double, deep 
pink flowers. America received the All-America Silver Medal in 1943. 
. . Double White Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00 : 
Petunia, Heavenly Blue Considered the best of the double white. Large flowers make a fine Petunia, Snowstorm 
Nicotiana showing and are excellent for cutting as well. Salvia Farinacea. BluesBedder 
Mixed Colors Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
A fine mixture of various shades. 
GIANT RUFFLED AND WAVED PETUNIAS 
Dazzler Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00 
Free flowering deep rose; well fringed and very showy. A strong 
bloomer which makes a fine effect. 
Royal Purple Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00% 
Velvety purple with attractively fringed petals. A fine variety. One 
of the popular and colorful varieties. 
Snowstorm Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00 
A mammoth single wavy white that is a great favorite. It flowers 
profusely and its blooms are handsome; it contrasts beautifully with 
other kinds. 
Theodosia Ten $3.00, 25 $6.00, 100 $18.00 
Extra large, heavily fringed flowers of brilliant glowing rose with 
contrasting golden yellow throat. An excellent, vigorous growing Petunia 
for bedding. 
Giant Single Ruffled Mixed Ten $2.50, 25 $5.00, 100 $15.00 
Here is a magnificent mixture of Giant Ruffled kinds in richest of shades 
and variations. 
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