Blue Ball Ageratum. 
AGERATUM (FLOSS FLOWER) 
825. Blue Ball. H. A. Plants are compact, 
standing about four inches high. The broad green 
foliage is almost completely 
long blooming period with flowers of richest blue 
shades, Fine for edgings. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
827. Midget Blue. H. A. The plants are not 
over two to three inches in height, See page 43 & 
for color illustration. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
826. Fairy Pink. H. A. Soft 
Ageratum. See page 42. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c, 
ALYSSUM (MADWORT) 
830. 
Queen. H. A. 
deep violet Alys- 
sum. For color 
illustration and 
description 
page 40. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 
15c; 42 02.,60c; 
eae 0z., $1.00, 
Little Gem Sweet Alyssum. 
832. Royal Carpet. H. A. Received the top 
award for 1953 in the All-America trials. See 
front cover of field planting, and page 388 for 
description. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
831. Little Gem. H. A. (Compactum FErect- 
um). One of the finest dwarf annuals we 
have for edging, and much loved for its modest 
blossoms, white and honey scented, Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c; Ye oz., 40c; 0z., 70c. 
ARCTOTIS 
846. African Lilac or Blue Eyed Daisy. H. A. 
Plants quickly form bushes 2 to 8 feet across 
with deep-cut silver foliage and large blossoms 
of silver white with blue eyes. Underside of pet- 
als bluish. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
ANCHUSA (AFRICAN FORGET 
ME NOT) 
821. Blue Bird. H. A. Anchusa resembles a 
large forget-me-not. Blue Bird grows about 18 
inches high, bearing flowers in a luxuriant bou- 
quet at the top of the plant. The indigo blue 
forms a brilliant effect in any scheme for decor- 
aticn. Blooms continuously throughout the sum- 
mer. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
is 3 
Blue Bird Anchusa, 
smothered over a’ 
salmon-pink # 
Violette 
see ~ 
Aurora Amaranthus. 
AMARANTHUS 
823, Aurora. H. A. Beautiful 
ornamental 
plants three feet high. Produces the best colors 
in hot sunny locations. The head of the plant 
is bright carmine shading to red, yellow and 
dark green. Note illustration. The lighter shade 
is the part of the plant appearing red, Pkt., 10c; 
2 pkts., 15c. 
Dwarf Jubilee Gem Bachelor’s-Button. 
OLDS’ BACHELOR'S-BUTTON 
857. Jubilee Gem. H. A. Foliage is distinct 
from all other sorts forming a tufted mat of 
vivid green contrasting with the dark but strik- 
ing double blue flowers. The plant grows about 
one foot high. This should be everyone’s flower. 
Hasy to grow, adaptable for any purpose to which 
a plant can be put, and a fine cut flower. PKt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; Yq oz., 35c; % oz., 60c, 
OSs Mbbigeyie - Teh AN (Centaurea Oyanus.) 
Although not a pretentious plant, Bachelor’s- 
Button is one of the popular, hardy, old-fash- 
ioned annuals. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c; % oz., 
30¢; 0Z., 50C. 
856. Blue Shades. H. A. Fine for a blue 
garden. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c. 
Bartonia Aurea, 
BARTONIA (BLAZING STAR) 
861. Aurea. H. A. We think you will like 
this lovely large golden yellow flower which 
glistens like satin in the sunshine, The plant 
grows two feet high and prefers a dry sunny lo- 
cation, Note illustration, Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15c, 
BROWALLIA 
863. Sapphire. H. A. Vigorous blooming 
bedding plant covered during summer and au- 
tumn with flowers of rare blue. Grows freely in 
any rich soil. Flowers have long stems making 
them excellent for cutting. Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 
15c. 
BRACHYCOME (SWAN 
RIVER DAISY) 
869. Mixed. H. A. Flowers resemble small 
Cinerarias, which are excellent for edgings or 
small beds. Dwarf-growing annual which is free 
flowering during the greater part of the summer, 
Pkt., 10c; 2 pkts., 15e; 
SAG 
Bachelor’ s-Button. 
BALSAM (LADY SLIPPER) : 
860. Camellia Mixed. H. A. Produces its 
gorgeous masses of brilliant colored flowers in 
great profusion in the axils of the leaves. Pkt., 
10c; 2 pkts., 15c; 4% 0oz., 45c. 
859. Double Bush Torch, H. A. A beautiful 
red flowering Balsam of the bush type that has 
Balsam, 
| the flowers on the tips of the stem. See page 38 
, for color illustration, Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
858. Double Bush Flowering, Mixed. H. A. 
The mixed colors are very fine for bedding and 
border planting. Plants are a trifle larger than 
the Torch, measuring about 12 to 16 inches, The 
flowers are fully double and appear at the tips 
of the stalky bushy plants. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 
25¢, 
BEGONIA 
862. Evansiana. T. P. Flowers are a_ clear 
pink and borne in clusters. Plants 2 feet. Blooms 
in autumn, Pkt., 30c; 2 pkts., 55c. 
CARNATION 
Note. CARNATIONS while perennials are not 
hardy and should be treated as annuals. 
900. Chabaud’s Giant Mixed. H. H. P, (Im- 
proved Strain.) Free blooming, spicy-scented, 
double, fragrant flowers, nearly 3 inches across. 
Pkt; L5cs20pkts:, 25c, 
901. Yellow Marie Chabaud. H. H. P. A 
unique color in carnations. Seed will produce 
about 75% true. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts., 35c. 
CACTI 
878. Finest Mixed. T. P. Cacti are not diffi- 
cult to grow from seed. You will find them an 
interesting subject. The seed, however, germin- 
ates very irregularly and requires a period of 14 
to 45 days. Pkt., 20c; 2 pkts. 
g SEE 
35c 
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