Celestial Rose is a Lovely Petunia 
for Beds and Borders 
Color Blend 
of Bedding Petunias 
_ PETUNIAS 
Blue Bedder. The color of Jersey Gem 
Viola. A lovely color in a good sized 
flower, borne profusely on plants 18 
inches high. We believe this by far the 
best of the mid-blue Petunias. Pkg. 25c 
Blue Heaven. A particularly good 
strain of this most popular Petunia, the 
flower running very true to color. Very 
few shades among them. Pkg Zoe 
Celestial Rose Improved. The 
brilliant rose-pink flowers are of large 
size, with wide open trumpets and_ in- 
distinct cream throats. Plants are thrifty, 
compact and about 15 inches high. This 
Special Strain of Celestial Rose is a most 
prolific bloomer. Quantities of flowers 
from early summer until frost. Pkg. 25c 
Elk’s Pride Dwarf. Very large 
deep violet-purple flowers. Admirably 
suited for bedding and for window boxes. 
The very best low growing purple Pe- 
tunia. Pkg. 25c; large pkg. $1.00 
They B loom 
Al Summer 
Fire Chief. Brilliant scarlet-red flow- 
ers on low compact growing plants. 
Blooms all season long. All-America Se- 
lections awarded this Petunia its first 
Gold Medal in 11 years and on points— 
its top recommendation of all time. 
Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 75c 
Howard’s Star Improved. The 
best strain of this lovely variety we have 
ever had in our Trial Grounds. Bright 
rosy crimson flowers marked with a white 
star. Pkg. 15c; large pkg 55c 
Rosy Morn Improved. A greatly 
improved type of that great favorite pink 
Petunia with the white throat. Plants 
grow much more compact than most 
other strains and are uniformly 15 inches 
high. Pkg. 15c; large pkg. 50c 
Radiance. Silver Medal Winner, 1941. 
Rich cerise-rose flower of good size, the 
brilliance intensified by underlying sal- 
mon. Golden yellow-brown veined throat. 
Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 60c 
Snowball Improved. Large, full 
Flaming Velvet. Large dark vel- 
vety scarlet flowers that attract admira- 
tion everywhere. Plant healthy, 20 inches 
tall; blooms abundantly. Pkg. 25c 
round pure white flowers cover thrifty 
15-inch plants from June until frost. 
The best low growing plain edged white 
Petunia. Pkg. 15c; large pkg. 55c 
This special mixture of uniformly low growing, very 
free flowering varieties is the result of many trials and 
years of experience. It’s a blend of six bright and dis- 
tinct colors, and makes an exceptionally attractive plant- 
ing in beds and borders. We are sure you will approve 
Otitis Pkg. 15c; large pkg. 45c; 1/16 oz. 65c We call your special attention to our strain of Elk’s Pride Dwarf Petunia. Many 
gardeners decfare it’s the best violet Petunia they have ever seen. 
Pan-American Hybrid Petunias 
In every trial ground that we have seen, where many different strains of 
Petunias are growing so their qualities can be compared, these Pan-American 
Petunias are always away out in front. These three varieties we offer are F; 
hybrids. Dwarf, vigorous, compact plants and giant fringed flowers. 
Comanche. Bronze Medal Winner 1953. Rich scarlet-red plain petaled flowers 
22-3 in across and vigorous, compact plants 15 in. tall. A long lasting cut 
flower and splendid for beds and borders in the garden. Pkg. 50c? 
Tange. Large, waved and fringed flowers 31/,-4 in. across of deep scarlet-salmon 
Strong, vigorous, very free blooming plant. 15 in. tall. Pkgt 5Oc 
Ballerina. Honorable Mention All-America 1952. Soft glowing salmon-colored 
flowers 31% to 4 inches across, waved and ruffled, on strong growing compact 
plants. Pkg. 50c 
Double Petunias 
Our strains of double-flowering Petunias are unsurpassed. Our trials have 
proved this to our complete satisfaction. Double Petunias require careful cul- 
ture—remember that the smaller, crumpled seedlings produce the finest flowers. 
A wonderful assortment of beautiful colors, ranging from pure white to deepest 
violet. Plants sturdy, compact, about 14 inches tall, and bear quantities of 
bloom. 
Glorious Mixture. 
125 seeds 90c Dwarf Paramount Giant Petunias 
Balcony Petunias, 
Mixed Colors 
A very large flowering type used for window 
and porch bexes, hanging baskets, also make 
splendid large beds and tall wide borders. 
Glamour. Honorable Mention, All-America Selections. 
Outstanding salmon-rose coloring, delicately veined 
brown, with cream and bright apple-green throat. Blos- 
scms are 4 to 5 inches in diameter and heavily ruffled. 
Strong, thrifty plants with a wealth of foliage, grow about 
18 inches tall and bloom continually from early summer 
until frost. Pkg. 25c; large pkg. $1.00 
Snowstorm Improved. This giant wavy petalled 
pure white flower easily helds its place at the head of 
the list of large white Petunias. Not only is Snowstorm 
most beautiful in the garden when used in combination 
with other flowers, or in solid beds by itself, but is also 
a lovely flower to cut for bowls and vases for the house. 
The sturdy 18-inch plants bear giant flowers in profusion 
all summer long. Pkg. 25c; large pkg. $1.00 
Fringed Snowstorm. The plant is very similar to 
that of Improved Snowstorm but a little more) compact 
growing and carries more flowers. The flowers are a little 
smaller in size, have heavily ruffled and frilled petals, 
and are a glistening pure white. Pkg. 25c; lq. pkg. Toc 
Dwarf Paramount Giants. Largest of all Pe- 
tunics. A sslendid new low growing, giant, ruffled flowered. 
Petunia that comes in many beautiful colors, with wide 
open mouth, and wonderfully veined and feathered 
throats. Of free flowering habit and dwarf growth. 
, A Pkg. 35c; large pkg. $1.00 
Ruffled Giant Mixture. This is as fine a strain 
as can be had anywhere, coming in a wonderful variety 
of colors, ranging from pure white veined with lavender, 
crimson, rose, and gold to the almost black, velvety 
crimson-maroon flowers with its threads of white, yel- 
low, lilac, and rose. Every color and combination of tints 
end colors is represented, Pkg. 35c; large pkg. $1.15 
Theodosia. Deep golden throated, large ruffled, sin- 
gle rose-pink. Grows about 18 inches tall, bears abun- 
dance of flowers and is a variety for everyone’s garden. 
Pkg. 25c, large pkg. $1.00 
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“Glorious Mixture’ of Double Petunias 
A splendid blend of varieties giving a com- 
plete range of color. Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 50c 
Fringed Snowstorm Petunias are Very Lovely 
