ICE PLANT 
Fine trailing plant 
for borders and 
hanging baskets and 
valuable for dry, 
sunny situations on 
banks, rockwork, old 
walls, etc. . Foliage 
with ice-like globules 
which glitter in sun. 
(Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo 
Pit... 350). 
<— STOCKS 
GIANT IMPERIAL. If suf- 
ficient room is given, the 
plants develop in enormous 
dimensions, forming magnifi- 
cent bushes with long and 
thick flower stalks. If started 
early they will bloom from 
midsummer to frost, producing 
numerous spikes set with very 
large, double, delightfully 
fragrant blooms. (Pkt. {5c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 35c) (% oz, 
70¢). 
SWEET ALYSSUM 
LITTLE GEM. A perfect ‘‘car- 
: : — pet of snow’ which blooms 
from spring to frost. 4 in. (Pkt. ic) (Jumbo Pkt. 25c) 
(4% oz. 50c). 
RAINBOW AMARANTHUS 
Mixed—Many varieties cluding brilliant blood red and 
gorgeous variegated red, green and yellow foliage, too. SUG: 
(Pkt. 15¢) (Jumbo Pkt. 35¢). 
ORNAMENTAL COTTON 
_ Cotton makes a very ornamental plant in the North for any 
- flower garden with large showy flowers, followed by large 
fluffy bolls of white cotton. Cannot be sent to Calif. (Pkt. 
0). DATURA WRIGHTII 
yeas 3 Trumpet Flower. Handsome, hardy, 8 ft. high annual bear- 
ing immense trumpet-shaped flowers of white, tinged with lilac 
and 5 in. across. Fragrant. Started early, it will bloom from 
early Summer to Fall. -(Pkt. 25¢). 
- GODETIA—THE SATIN FLOWER 
- Bushy*plants with masses of large, colorful blooms during 
summer and fall. Good for shady spots. 
- DOUBLE MIXED. Large, double flowers in rose, pink, scar- 
fe 
let, lavender, white and combinations. 2 ft. (Pkt. 15c) 
mo HYACINTH BEAN 
‘Polichos. A rapid growing climber with Wistaria-like clus- 
ters of flowers of white and purple. Grows to 10. ft. and is 
fine for screening porches. Attractive, ornamental seed pods. 
o> (Bight 450) 
_ EVENING SCENTED STOCKS 
MATTHIOLA BICORNIS (the Perfume Plant). No annual, 
even Mignonette, surpasses it for delicate perfume. Pink and 
lilac blossoms are partially closed during the day, but ex- 
pand and produce their fragrance in the evening. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oom, 356). : 
TALL DOUBLE SCABIOSA 
“LARGE FLOWERED TALL DOUBLE. 2% ft. Exquisite 
shades of pink, rose, cherry red, fiery scarlet, white, yellow, 
| amethyst, lavender, light and dark blue, purple, and soft 
shades predominating. July until frost. (Pkt. 15c) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 35c) (% oz. 75c). 
-MIGNONETTE 
LARGE FLOWERED MIXED. Many shades and types, all 
fragrant. Will bloom from early summer to frost; will also 
| do well indoors in pots. (Pkt. !0c) (44 oz. 35e). 
| - STRAWBERRY POPCORN 
Tiny 2 in. ears are rich, shiny mahogany color like a huge 
Strawberry. Makes attractive table decoration with its deco- 
tative husk. It pops, too. (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c). 
SCHIZANTHUS 
GIANT HYBRIDS. These long-lasting dainty flowers are 
fine for making corsages. They have loads of charming blooms 
that completely obscure the delicate fern-like foliage. Come 
in white through shades of cream and pink to crimson and 
mauve, (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt. 50c). 
SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN 
| (Euphorbia variegata). One of the finest foliage plants, at- 
tractively veined and margined with white. 2 ft. Excellent 
for beds and borders. (Pkt. 15e) (44 02. 40c). 
° 
; - RICINUS—Castor Oil Plant 
: - Ornamental Foliage. Drives away Moles, Grasshoppers 
and Jap Beetles. ‘ 
3 _ Giant foliage plants up to 14 ft. by July, forming perfect 
i ‘pyramid of tropical-like foliage and brilliant colored fruit. 
Leaves 2 to 4 ft. across, dark green, coppery-bronze with 
reddish ribs. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (%4 lb. 80c). 
Chrysanthemum-Flowered Sunflower 
SUNFLOWERS 
DOUBLE Chrysanthemum-Flowered 
SUN GOLD. Rich golden-yellow big as 
a man’s hat. 5 ft. tall. (Pkt. 15c¢) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 35c) (oz. 65¢e). 
SINGLE RED. Different shades of 
red and red margined with yellow. 2 to 
5. in. flowers, 3 to 4 ft. tall. (Pkt. 15c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 35¢) (0z. 55¢). 
MAMMOTH. RUSSIAN. Largest of 
all with heads up to 22 in. across. Im- 
mense quantity of seed, highly valued 
for poultry. (Pkt. 10c) (% lb. 25c) 
(Ib. 70c) (5 Ibs. $3.00). 
JOB'S TEARS 
Ornamental Grass 
A decorative ornamental grass bear- 
ing clusters of large seed. Used for 
making beads and other ornaments. 
(Pkt. 10¢) (oz. 35c). 
ANNUAL 
POINSETTIA 
A Blaze of Color 
MEXICAN FIRE PLANT (Euphorbia 
Heterophylla). Grows quickly from seed 
to 3 ft. About the middle of summer the 
top central leaves turn to rich orange- 
scarlet, similar to the greenhouse varie- 
ties,-so popular at Christmas time. A 
blaze of glory thru summer and fall. 
(Pkt. 15c¢) (% oz. 50c). 
Sensation Cosmos 
COSMOS 
EARLY DOUBLE. Lovely crested or 
anemone-shaped flowers 2 to 2% in. 
across. Frequently double and single 
flowers on same plant. (Pkt. 20c). 
SENSATION. Enormous blooms 4 to 
6 in. across on long stems. Plant 4 to 
6 ft. tall. Mixture contains white, 
crimson, rose and pink, (Pkt. 10c) 
(Jumbo Pkt. 25¢) (% oz. 50c). 
‘ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 
Gay in the Garden, Too 
Gourds make gay winter decorations when thoroughly 
ripened, cured and varnished. When painted in bright 
color combinations, they are very attractive braided in 
strings for wall decorations or when loosely arranged in 
flat bowls for the table. Many useful things are made from 
Gourds, such as hanging baskets, vases, wall pockets, fruit 
bowls, dippers, pipes, nest eggs, bird houses, toys, etc. 
ORNAMENTAL GOURDS, ALL KINDS MIXED. Our 
Gourd mixture is an extra fine blend, including a great ‘ 
many kinds of all shapes and sizes. (Pkt. 10c) (Jumbo 
Pkt. 25c) (oz. 50c). 
Novelty BIRD PLANT 
UNICORN PLANT. Although this is not a Gourd, we 
are listing it here because it is very effective when used 
in combination with Gourds. The seed pods have a dis- 
tinct and curious appearance because of the long curved 
horn which splits into two parts as they ripen and harden. 
They may be painted to represent Humming Birds, Ca- 
naries, Blue Jays, etc. Mounted on a piece of sandpaper 
they are quite a distinct novelty. While its greatest in- 
terest is in the seed-pod stage, it has pretty flowers of 
pale yellow with purplish spots. The green seed pods are 
fine for pickles. (Pkt. 20c) (Jumbo Pkt, 50c). 
PENGUIN 
GOURDS 
These charming and 
eurious snow birds at- 
tract the curiosity and 
admiration of everyone, 
and are easily made 
from Calabash Pipe 
Gourds. They make de- 
lightful gifts, and also 
find ready sale. The 
gourds are easily grown, 
and no particular skill 
is required, as the 
gourds are simply har- 
vested when ripe, paint- 
ed, mounted on a wooden 
or plaster base and ab- 
_ sorbent cotton is placed 
4 around to represent 
snow. (Pkt. 15c) (Jum- 
bo Pkt. 35c). 
Calabash Pipe Gourds staged 
and decorated as Penguins 
Gourds for Bir 
Attractive and inexpensive Bird Houses can easily § 
be made from gourds. All that is needed is the right 
kind of gourd and a sharp knife. Hang these Goutd 
§ Bird Houses in trees and other places, away from the 
reach of cats, and they will attract many beautiful 
birds. Birds are not only ornamental in the garden 
and on the lawn, but are very beneficial, destroying § 
worms and other insect pests. Plant some of our Bird 
A House Gourd seed this spring and grow your own Bird 
Houses. (Pkt. 25c) (Jumbo Pkt. 60c). 
Ps 
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