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PETUNIAS 
For outdoor decoration few plants equal 
Petunia in effectiveness. Our strain of both 
the single and double varieties which our 
growers endeavor to improve each year by 
careful selection, is the best procurable. 
ALL-DOUBLE PETUNIAS 
NEW PAN-AMERICAN STRAIN 
Allegro. A stunning pure salmon-pink. 
Caprice. Deeply fringed, bright rose. 
Minuet. Dainty Cattleya lavender. 
Nocturne. Rich midnight purple. 
Rhapsody. Deep burgundy. 
Sonata. The best white double ever offered, 
100% large fringed, full double flowers. 
Glorious Mixture Improved. A fine sclec- 
tion of colors; large fringed, all double 
flowers. 
Above, each pkt. $2.50 
Collection P6. Pkt. each above six $12.50 
Collection P61. es a each above six 
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VICTORIOUS ALL-DOUBLE 
VARIETIES 
IMumination. Glowing bright red, with 
scarlet sheen. 
Loveliness. True La France pink. 
Mayflower. Delicate soft pink. 
Orange. A very bright orange salmon. 
Pure White. Large snow white flowers. 
Purple Glow. Velvety purple, better than 
Blue Brocade. 
Silver Blue. Exquisite light blue shade. 
Victorious Mixture. Superb colors, huge 
doubles. 
Any of above: Each pkt. $2.00 
Collection V6. Pkt. each six of above 
$10.00 
Collection V61. aera each six of above 
America All-Double. Beautiful Carnation- 
like, mauve-pink flowers. Pkt. $1.00. 
BALCONY PETUNIAS 
(HYBRIDA PENDULA) 
A splendid large and free, single flowering 
type for window boxes, vases, hanging bas- 
kets, etc. The flowers average 3 in. across 
and make a very effective display over a 
long season. 
Blue, Crimson, Rose, White, and Mixed. 
Each, pkt. 25c., 1/16 oz. $1.00, 
1/8 oz. $1.75 
DWARF RUFFLED PETUNIAS 
Little Giants. Showy, fringed and ruffled 
flowers borne in great profusion on erect, 
very compact plants only 8 to 12 inches 
high. Wonderful colors ranging from pure 
white to dark red and many intermediate 
colors and combinations. Rkt ioc 
3 pkts. $2.00. 
Petunia, Bright Eyes 
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Petunia, La Paloma 
GIANT SINGLE VARIETIES 
Selected Mixtures 
We highly recommend the following strains 
of Giant Fringed Petunias as excellent for 
bedding, window boxes, and as pot plants. 
The flowers are heavily fringed and deeply 
tuffled, often appearing almost double. 
BURNETT’S CALIFORNIA MONSTERS. 
Our special strain of these deep throated, 
ruffled Petunias. Giant flowers all deeply 
fringed and ruffled in an outstanding se- 
lection of colors from the very lightest 
shades to stunning deep velvety hues. 
Pkt. $1.00, 5 pkts. $4.50. 
Giants of California, Supreme Strain. 
The huge flowers are in shades of pink, rose, 
and salmon-rose, fringed and ruffled, veined 
throats. Excellent bedding variety. Pkt. 
75c., 3 pkts, $2.00. 
Dwarf Giants of California. 
mammoth-flowered, unexcelled for pot 
work or bedding. Beautiful selection of 
colors. Pkt. $1.00, 3 pkts. $2.75. 
Extra dwarf, 
Giant Single—Separate Colors 
Elks Pride Special Dwarf Strain. Large. 
rich violet-blue flowers on truly dwarf 
plants. Pkt. 75c., 3 pkts. $2.00. 
Ballerina. Stunning, large 314 to 4in., bright 
salmon flowers, gaily fringed and ruffled. 
Bolero. NEW- Fi Hybrid. Huge 4 in. 
carmine rose flowers. Excellent dwarf 
habit and all Summer bloom. Pkt. $1.00. 
Burgundy. Plain edged, wine-red. 
Dainty Lady. Fringed, delicate light-yellow. 
Glamour (Giants of California Strain). Love- 
ly salmon-rose. Free, continuous bloomer. 
La Paloma. NEW FF; Hybrid. Glorious 
pure white, large fringed flowers. A fine 
white Petunia with characteristic hybrid 
vigor. Pkt. $1.00. \ 
Royal Purple. Fringed velvety-purple. 
Salmon Beauty. Large fringed, salmon. 
Scarlet Beauty. A beautiful fringed scariet. 
Snowstorm Improved. Dwarf, uniform 
plants. Mammoth pure white. 
Tango. Stunning new Hybrid Petunia of 
exceptional brilliancy of color. Rich, deep 
salmon shading to pure scarlet. 3% to 
4 in. flowers freely produced all Summer; 
fine, truly dwarf plants. A superb variety. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
Theodosia. Large fringed rose, yellow throat. 
White Beauty. Large fringed pure white. 
Any of above, except where priced: 
Pkt. 5€c., 3 pkts. $1.25 
SINGLE BEDDING PETUNIAS 
TALL HYBRIDS—18 in. 
Flaming Velvet. Rich velvety blood-red. 
Pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.50. 
Howard’s Star Improved. Velvety purple, 
pure white star. Pkt. 35c., 1/16 oz. $1.50. 
Peach Red. Rich deep salmon, a very 
bright color but still soft and non-glaring. 
Pkt. 25c., 1/16 oz. $1.50. 
Pink Sensation (Bronze Medal Award, 
A.A.S. 1948). New multiflora type Petunia 
producing sturdy, upright plants, 24 inches 
high. Completely covered with large, soft 
pink flowers. Pkt. 50c. 
Topaz Queen. A wonderful deep _ rose 
suffused with gold. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.75. 
Single Bedding Tall Hybrids. Choice 
Mixed. Pkt. 20c., 1% oz. $1.50, 14 oz. $2.85. 
DWARF HYBRIDS—12 in. 
Dwarfer and more compact than the above. 
Admiral. Excellent rich, deep, small-flow- 
ered blue. Uniform, compact plants and 
unvarying color. Pkt. 50c., 1/32 0z. $2.50. 
Blue Bedder Improved. Popular mid-blue 
color. Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $2.00, 1% oz. $3.50. 
Bright Eyes. Bronze Medal Winner. Soft 
rose pink. Dwarf plants. Pkt. 365c., 
1/16 oz. $1.50. 
Celestial Rose, Improved. Deep rose, very 
compact. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.50. 
Cheerful. Large, single, 214 in. flowers of a 
clear, light pink cover the compact foot 
high plants from early Spring to late Fall. 
Pkt. 50c., 1/32 oz. $2.00. 
Cream Star. Soft creamy white. Star- 
shaped flowers. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.75. 
English Violet. Lovely new purple-violet. 
Compact and uniform, 12-15 in. plants. 
Free flowering. Pkt. 35c., 1/16 oz. $2.50. 
FIRE CHIEF. Gold Medal Award. Brilliant 
red, 3 in. flowers produced in great abun- 
dance all Summer. Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $3.00. 
First Lady. Large, 2)4-in. flowers of a beau- 
tiful light pink. Compact plants. Unique 
color. Desirable and pleasing for garden 
decoration. Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. $3.00. 
Igloo. The 15 in. plants are covered all 
Summer with sheets of creamy white 
flowers. Pkt. 35c., 1/16 oz. $1.50. 
Rose Charm. 
of exceptional vigor. 
Fine clear deep rose hybrid 
Pkt. 50c. 
Rose of Iieaven. Extra select; brilliant rose- 
pink. Pkt. 25c., % oz. $1.50. 
Rosy Morn Improved. 
compact; a richer rose color. 
¥% oz. $1.50. 
Silver Blue (Heavenly Blue) Improved. 
Light blue. Pkt. 35c., % oz. $1.75. 
Silver Medal (Silver Medal Award). 
Glowing salmon-pink, large 3 inch flowers. 
Pkt. 50c. 
Snow Mountain. Large, pure white flowers, 
plants dwarf and compact. A very fine 
white Petunia. Pkt. 35c., 1/16 oz. $1.50. 
Velvet Ball. Velvety deep maroon; fine, 
compact plants. Pkt. 75c., 1/32 oz. $2.75. 
Very dwarf and 
ktaecocs, 
Violet Queen Improved. Uniform dwarf 
habit. Rich violet blue. Pkt. 50c., 1/16 oz. 
$2.00. 
Single Bedding Dwarf Hybrids. Choice 
Mixed. Pkt. 20c., 4 oz. $1.59, 14 oz. $2.85. 
Reliable Flower Seeds 
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