NOVELTIES AND RECENT FLOWER 
INTRODUCTIONS 
Most gardeners like to plant something different. We believe you can satisfy your desires with some of 
these outstanding novelties. Be “novelty-conscious’ 
ASTER, Heavenly Blue. Extra-early type. Ex- 
treme earliness and good cutting stems make 
this a welcome type of Aster for the home gar- 
dener and florist. In full bloom before other 
Asters are in bud. Lacy Crego-type flowers, 4 to 
6 inches across, are a pleasing shade of light 
lavender-blue. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
ASTER, Navy Blue. Extra-early type. Here is a 
giant-flowered Aster that blooms about 14 weeks 
after planting. It is upright branching in habit 
and grows 24 inches tall. Flowers average nearly 
6 inches and are held erect on strong, 16-inch 
stems. Color is a rich deep purple-blue. Pkt. 25c; 
large pkt. 75c. 
MARIGOLD, African, Kon Tiki. Kon Tiki— 
the Sun God of the Incas—seems to perfectly 
describe this new pure yellow Marigold. It is an 
early-flowering dwarf African variety. Flowers 
average 3 inches and will bloom as early as the 
French types. Grows about 18 inches tall. Pkt. 
25c; large pkt. 75c. 
> this year. 
SWEET PEA, Los Angeles. Early flowering. In 
delicate corsage making, the soft coral-rose color 
tones of Sweet Peas blend beautifully. Los Ange- 
les is deep coral-salmon-pink. Pkt. 25c; large 
Dictae oc: 
SWEET PEA, Shasta. Early flowering. Pure 
paper-white and extremely large flowered. Long, 
stiff stems carry four florets each. Pkt. 25c; 
large pkt. 75c. 
VERBENA, Elfin Types. Dwarf and compact. 
Growth is upright, uniformly 9 inches tall. Trusses 
of florets measure over 2 inches across, and 15 to 
20 stems comprise a single plant. Individual 
florets average over 34 inch. These attractive 
little plants are always a mass of flowers and 
never present a ragged appearance. 
Imp. Bright rose with large white eye. 
Pixie. Bright scarlet with cream eye. 
Sprite. Colorful blend of pink and rose shades. 
Any of above, Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c 
FRENCH'S CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 
Our Flower Seeds Are All Procured from the Best Sources in America and 
Europe, and Are of the Very Highest Quality 
Explanation of Abbreviations 
designates Hardy Annuals—Lasting but one year. 
. designates Half-Hardy Annua!s—Lasting but one year. 
. designates Half-Hardy Biennials—Require protection during winter. 
designates Hardy Perennials—Lasting three or more years. 
. designates Half-Hardy Perennials—Require protection during winter 
HB. designates Hardy Biennials—Lasting but two years. 
HHB 
HP. 
HHP 
HC. designates Hardy Climber—Lasting three or more years. 
HAC. designates Hardy Annual Climber. 
AGERATUM. HA. 
Blue Ball Improved. 4 in. Rich blue. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 45c. 
Midget Blue. 3 in. Brilliant blue. Pkt. 25c; large 
pkt. 75c. 
Blue Perfection. 
large pkt. 45c. 
9 in. Deep blue. Pkt. 15c; 
ANCHUSA. HA., HP. 
Capensis, Bluebird. HA. Indigo-blue. Pkt. 15c; 
large pkt. 45c. 
Italica, Dropmore Variety. HT. Gentian-blue. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; Moz. 60c. 
Myosotidiflora. HP. Distinct, dwarf species with 
bright blue, forget-me-not-like flowers during 
April and May. Lovely in borders or rock garden. 
1 ft. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c; oz. $1.50. 
All Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 
ALYSSUM. HA., HP. 
Carpet of Snow. HA. Spreading. 
large pkt. 30c; Moz. 50c; oz. $1.25. 
Little Gem. HA. Dwarf, compact. White. Pkt. 
10c; large pkt. 25c; Woz. 50c; oz. $1.25. 
Royal Carpet. HA. All-America Selections, 1953. 
Brilliant new gem for the garden. The spreading, 
compact habit and rich violet-purple color should 
be an excellent companion to Carpet of Snow. 
Height 3 inches; spread 12 inches. Pkt. 25c; 
large pkt. 75c. 
Saxatile Compactum. HP. Dense heads of bril- 
liant golden yellow flowers, borne profusely in 
early spring. 9 to 12 in. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; 
Yyoz. $1.00. 
Tetra Snowdrift. HA. A rugged, vigorous grower 
bearing masses of huge, snowy white blooms on 
plants 1 foot tall. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c; Moz. 
GSU 745). 
Violet Queen. HA. Large heads of bright clear 
violet flowers. Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 40c; 40z. 75c. 
ELC: 
Baltimore Pike, Lima, Pa. 
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