Cosmos 
An old fashioned annual flower recently brought back 
into the limelight by the introduction of new and im- 
proved varieties. Plants thrive in full sun, grow 3 to 6 ft. 
high, and bloom freely from midsummer to frost. 
SENSATION COSMOS 
Blooms in 12 weeks from planting. Flowers are 4 to 5 in. 
across. Let plants stand 2 ft. apart, and pinch back the 
tops early in the summer to encourage bushy growth. 
1445 Dazzler Beautiful crimson. 
1446 Pinkie Bright, yet delicate pink. 
1447 Purity Pure and dazzling white. 
1448 Mixed Colors The above three in mixture. 
Any of the above cosmos: Pkt. 15c; % oz. 45c 
1444 RADIANCE 
A new member of the Sensation family, and the 1948 All- 
America silver medal winner. Flowers are bicolored, with 
deep rose petals overlaid with a rich crimson zone at the 
heart. Blossoms are broad, with overlapping petals and 
the ability to hold well when cut. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 70c COSMOS. RADIANCE 
MOS, SENSATION MIXED 
ne SE KLONDYKE COSMOS EARLY DOUBLE 
Early, bright, and just 3 ft. CRESTED COSMOS C : 
x fe tall. Fine strains. 1455 Mixed Colors This 0 eus 
1450 Orange Flare Deep novel SOS or wOnEy BUS Growiny coleus from seed is a fascinatin 
Cineraria orange. All-America win- pemte span atray = ol yforms hobby, since such an astonishing series i 
: nee from occasional single : eee Y 
Frequently sold by florists as potted plants, : flowers through crested foliage types are always present. You can 
this colorful flower can be grown indoors 1451 Yellow Flare Bright and tufted types to UY tell what beautiful new combination 
where winters are severe, or in mild climates yellow. All-America win-  ctrongly double specimens. of e ha ou ea actegane or white 
seed may be started outdoors in August for ner. Hidssomis 004: ins across pity oe en es PES as Suey 
spring and summer bloom. Prefers cool fither of the above cos- pink, white. and crimson, Spy e sie : 
growing conditions, a good moisture supply. mos: Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 35c mixed. Pkt. 15c; ™%oz.70c 1425 Finest Mixed Immense, heart shaped 
and semi-shade. leaves, some frilled and toothed. Pkt. 35c 
1395 Multiflora Nana Mixed An amazing FIESTA COSMOS ee 
array of colors, including combinations of : ; 5 ’ D d 
purple, red, blue, pink, and white. Grows see pa TICS racy winner, a - aa Y ISCUS 
about 1 ft. tall: daisy-like flowers. Plt. Sc of unusual merit. This new cosmos is of the Early ‘ srr : 
q Klondyke class, with plants not over 3 ft. tall, and The lovely Blue Lace Flower. This dainty, 
with semi-double flowers. Blooms are gold, striped Australian annual grows 2 ft. high, and 
with real scarlet. Early. Pkt. 25c¢ bears a crown of clear lavender-blue flow- 
ers. Sow the seed where the plants are to 
; remain, and do not be impatient if germi- 
nation is slow. Thin out excess plants to allow 12 
in. spacing. Blooms from July to November. A 
fine cut flower. 
1540 Coeruleus Bltie flower clusters like a tiny lace 
parasol, 2% in. across. PKtal0G 26807-8556 
Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not 
Technically named Cynoglossum amabile, Chinese 
Forget-Me-Not is an easily grown annual flower. 
It reaches a height of about 1% ft., and bears loose, 
informal sprays of small blue flowers. One of the 
desirable characteristics of this flower is the fact 
that it continues to bloom freely in hot weather and 
full sunshine, surpassing Myosotis in this respect. 
: £ vie 1435 Firmament All America Selec- 
1409 Annual Merry Mixed Yellow, orange, andred A Ps | See tions winner. Superior to older strains; 
flowers with contrasting zones. : ere Ve aie more compact, bushy, and boasts indi- 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c CALIFORNIA POPPY, RAMONA HYBRIDS go blue flowers. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25¢ 
California Poppy 
More than any other single flower, the California Poppy (Eschscholt- 
zia), which brightens the meadows of the California countryside, 
symbolizes the warmth and sunshine of the state. This easily grown 
eee thrives in sunshine everywhere, and blooms freely all summer 
ong. 
1555 EXTRA GOLDEN 
This is the true” and 
original California 
Poppy, Eschscholtzia 
californica aurantiaca. 
The satiny textured 
petals are of the most 
lively, glowing, golden 
orange imaginable. 
Plants grow about 1 ft. 
tall and come to bloom 
rapidly, producing a 
steady succession of 
Cyclamen 
Not an easy plant to grow, but if you have a green 
thumb your reward will be spectacular flowers. 
Seed takes 2 months to germinate, and another 15 
months to begin flowering. Re-pot occasionally as 
the plants develop. Keep cool, moist, and shaded. 
1430 Mixed Colors Remarkable shades of pink, 
rose, red, and white. Reflexed, wavy petals; orna- 
mental foliage; mildly fragrant flowers. Use a 
potting mixture of fibrous loam, Pkt. (12 seeds) 30c 
Chrysanthemum 
The seeds offered here produce flowers in one sea- 
son. They are annuals. They are very easy to grow, 
and provide a large number of brilliantly colored 
flowers, often called Painted Daisies. 
1556 RAMONA 
HYBRIDS 
Semi-double, with 
fluted, incurved petals 
in shades of yellow, 
pink, gold, cream, and 
orange. Plants are erect 
growing, bushy, com- 
pact, and produce a 
heavy crop of these 
fragile and lovely varia- 
tions on the original 
California Poppy. Easy 
s ey perfect poppies until to grow, yet an unusu- 
 & pe Ra frost. Ee ally beautiful flower. 
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35¢ EXTRA GOLDEN Pkt. 15c; ™% oz. 50¢ CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT, FIRMAMENT 
YOUR GARDEN CAN BE CHARMINGLY DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS IF YOU INCLUDE SUCH NEW FLOWERS AS FIESTA COSMOS 7 
