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Shirley Hybrids are the best strain of Foxglove. 
FOXGLOVE 
Digitalis 
1175 Shirley Giant Hybrids. Developed in 
England, the giant, 4 foot Shirley hybrids 
are of extraordinary size and vigor. The 
large drooping flowers which are clustered 
closely along the flower spikes range in 
color from white to dark rose and purple 
and are spotted with crimson and maroon. 
They are among the first flowers of the 
spring. After the ground has frozen in the 
fall apply a light mulch around the roots 
for winter protection. Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 35¢; 
lA oz. 65¢. 
GAILLARDIA 
Blanket Flower 
1196 Monarch Strain. One of the most useful 
perennials because of its long blooming 
habits. The large flowers are yellow and 
red or orange and red, and are produced 
from May to frost above gray-green foliage. 
Heicht 2uttameblante le itwapaytee kts 0¢: 
Ig. pkt. 35¢; 14 oz. 65¢. 
GEUM 
1200 Mrs. Bradshaw. ‘This variety is the most 
popular one to grow. It has intense scar- 
let flowers from 114 to 3 inches in diameter 
with large, wavy petals. The Geum is an 
excellent cut flower but should be put in 
water immediately after cutting as it wilts 
readily. They are also useful in rock gar- 
dens. Height 18 inches. Distance apart, 
1 ft. Pkt. 20¢; Ig. pkt. 40¢. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
1230 Chater’s Double Mixed Colors. Perhaps 
there is no flower that is more commonly 
known or liked than Hollyhock. ‘These new 
doubles are excellent and come in a fine 
blend of shades of pink, red, and white. 
Since young plants are more vigorous, seed 
should be sown each summer for bloom the 
following year — half-hardy perennial. Pkt. 
25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 14 02. 65¢. 
“Had good results again in 1950 with Robson’s 
Seeds. Won a number of prizes at the Allegany 
County Fair.”’ 
Dec. 1, 1950 Milton B. Sisson 
Almond, N. Y. 
GYPSOPHILA 
Hardy Baby’s Breath 
Baby’s Breath is one of the daintiest of the 
old fashioned flowers. Blossoming during 
June and July, the plants are 2 to 3 feet tall. 
1217 Paniculata Single. Masses of tiny, single 
white flowers. Excellent for mixed bou- 
quets. Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 35¢. 
1218 Paniculata Double Snowwhite. Many 
prefer the double flowered type. Flowers 
last longer and can be dried for winter 
bouquets. Pkt. 30¢; lg. pkt. 55¢; 4 OZ. 
$1.35. 
LUPINS 
1268 Russell Hybrids. The new Russell Lupins 
are always admired for the beauty and rich 
colorings of their stately blooms. As the 
lupins belong to the legume family, they 
will benefit from inoculation of the seed at 
planting time with a prepared culture of 
nitrogen-fixing bacteria. (See page 36). 
Distance apart, 12-24 inches. Finest mixed 
colors: Pkt. 25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 14 oz. 65¢. 
SHASTA DAISY 
1115 Alaska. Increasingly popular, the large 
white Shasta Daisy is beautiful in the gar- 
den. It combines well with blue delphinium 
and is very satisfactory as a cut flower. 
Give the plants a light mulch of straw for 
winter protection. Height 2 ft. Distance 
apart 1 ft. Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 40¢; 14 02. 55¢. 
BLUE BEDDER SALVIA 
1415 Mealy Cup Sage. There are few flowers 
that bloom over as long a period as does 
Mealy Cup Sage — from August until after 
first frosts. he flowers are a soft, lavender- 
blue color and are borne on slender grace- 
ful spikes. The plants are 3 ft. tall; the 
stems are held erect and are excellent for 
cutting. Although a true perennial it is 
often treated as an annual as it is not hardy 
if winters are extremely severe. Distance 
apart, 10 inches. Pkt. 25¢; Ig. pkt. 50¢. 
SCABIOSA 
1430 Caucasica House’s Hybrids. One of the 
best hardy perennials. ‘The flowers are 
similar to the annual types except that the 
perennials have shorter florets at the center. 
The plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and bloom 
from June to September in colors ranging 
from dark blue to lavender. Stems are ex- 
ceedingly long and excellent for cutting. 
Distance apart, 1 ft. Pkt. 25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 
VY, oz. $1.20. 
LINUM 
Blue Flax 
1257 Perenne. Beautiful light blue flowers 
from May to August on plants 18 to 24 in. 
tall. Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 35¢. 
ROBSON GIFT CERTIFICATE 
What better gift can one find for 
friends and relatives who are gardeners 
than seeds —a gift that will be enjoyed 
for months to come. Just send us the 
name of the friend and the amount you 
want to give. We will send the Gift 
Certificate together with a copy of our 
catalog to you for presentation. 
QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
Sweet William is an old-time favorite that is in- 
dispensable in the perennial garden. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
Always popular, Sweet William is beautiful 
when in bloom. The flower heads are large 
and composed of numerous good-sized in- 
dividual blooms in combinations of pink, red 
and white. Plants grow | to 114 feet tall and 
are best treated as biennials. Distance apart, 
i) hal 
1516 Newport Pink. A beautiful salmon pink. 
1517 Dark Crimson. A very dark crimson. 
1518 Scarlet Beauty. A bright scarlet. 
1519 Giant White. 
Above varieties: 
oz. 65¢. 
C185 Collection. One packet of each of above 
for 60¢ (Saving of 20¢). 
1515 Choice Mixed Colors. A blend of many 
fine colors. Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 40¢; 14 02. 55¢. 
Clear white. 
Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 40¢; 14 
POPPIES 
1385 Iceland Poppies (Gartford Giants Strain). 
The flowers of this new strain are larger 
than we have ever seen on any other variety 
of Iceland Poppy, often measuring as much 
as three inches across. Stems are long; col- 
ors range from deep scarlet through pinks 
and buffs to pure white. Height 14 in. 
Plant 1 ft. apart. Pkt. 25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 
4 oz. $1.25. 
1390 Oriental Poppies. Mixed Colors. In 
June the large 9 to 10 inch blooms of 
oriental poppies in shades of red and scar- 
let are very striking. While in bloom they 
require ample room, 15 to 18 in. apart. 
Annuals can be planted between the pop- 
pies in order to carry on a succession of 
bloom after the plants have become dorm- 
ant. Height 3 ft. Pkt.925¢; le. pkt. 50¢; 
VA OZ. $1.25. saa : 
PYRETHRUM 
1400 Single Mixed Colors. This form of daisy 
is excellent for early summer flowers in the 
garden and for bouquets in the house. The 
flowers are bright crimson, pink, and white, 
and are borne on long stems. Plants grow 
2 feet tall. Distance apart 1 ft. Pkt. 25¢; 
Ig. pkt. 50¢; 4/1, 02. 60¢. 
