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Plant some Larkspur seed in the fall for early 
summer bloom — fine for cutting. 
LARKSPUR 
One of the best known hardy annuals and 
one that has undergone marked improvement 
in color and fullness of spikes. Larkspurs are 
cool weather plants and for best results seed 
should be sown in September or as early in 
the spring as possible in the Northern States. 
A light mulch covering should be applied for 
winter protection. Thin to 8-10 inches. 
1245 Finest Mixed Colors. A balanced blend 
that we make of the fine separate colors 
listed below. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 
45¢. 
1247 Blue Spire. 
1249 Lilac King. 
1250 Pink King. 
1251 White King. 
flowers. 
Above Colors: Pkt. 20¢; lg. pkt. 35¢; 14 oz. 50¢. 
Deep violet blue. 
A rich lilac. 
Soft salmon rose. 
Very large, glistening white 
SPECIAL LARKSPUR OFFER 
C135 Collection. One packet each of 
four colors. 80¢ value for only 65¢. 
HELIOTROPE 
1225 Finest Mixed Colors. Our strain of 
the ever popular old fashioned Helio- 
trope produces extra large flower heads in 
rich shades of lilac. For early bloom, start 
indoors March 25th or outside as soon as 
soil can be worked. ‘Thin to 12 in. Height 
Zrttee Pkt 2oG¢sle. pK OU. 
MIGNONETTE 
1295. The flowers of Mignonette are not 
showy but the fragrance they give in the 
garden and in bouquets cannot be equaled. 
Be sure to have a few plants in the border 
to enjoy. Pkt. 20¢; 14 oz. 35¢. 
“My flower garden this year was simply amaz- 
ing. People came from all over to see it and 
wanted to know where I got my seeds. I told 
them what a pleased customer I was with Robson’s 
flower seeds.’ 
Dec. 10, 1951 Mrs. John H. Jansen 
Jamaica, L. I., N. Y 
MARIGOLDS 
Large Flowering Marigolds 
Later flowering than the French Marigolds 
these taller, large flowered varieties will make 
colorful spots in the garden in late summer 
if started inside about April 20th or in the 
garden soon after danger of frost. They grow 
best in a sunny location. 
1276 Sunset Giants. A remarkable new sweet 
scented, robust growing and extremely large 
flowered type. You will admire its broad, 
beautifully shaped petals in colors ranging 
from lemon yellow to golden orange. 
Height 214-3 ft. Mixed colors. Pkt. 15¢; 
Ig. pkt. 25¢; 14 02. 50¢. 
1272 Tall African Double. A very tall, long 
stemmed Marigold. The flowers are im- 
mense round, tight-petalled balls. Late 
flowering, therefore it is best to start them 
indoors. Height 314 ft. Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 14 02. 50¢. 
1278 Mammoth Mum. This variety, an All- 
America winner in 1944, has gained wide 
popularity in the last few years. Flowers 
are light yellow resembling the large chrys- 
anthemums grown by florists. Flowers are 
borne on extremely long stems from deep 
within the plant making Mammoth Mum 
a wonderful cutflower. Early enough to 
produce a wealth of bloom before frost. 
Height 214 to 3 ft. Pkt. 25¢; lg. pkt. 50¢; 
WANOZ OG 
ath 
Mammoth Mum is an outstanding Chrysanthemum- 
Flowered Marigold. All who have grown it will 
always be sure to plant it again. 
Carnation Flowered Marigolds 
1273 Real Gold. All-America Winner 1945. 
Carnation-flowered. Produces an abun- 
dance of very large, soft-orange flowers shad- 
ing to golden yellow. 2-214 ft. Pkt. 15¢; 
Ig. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 50¢. 
1275 Yellow Supreme. Bright yellow carna- 
tion-flowered Marigold combining beauti- 
fully with Real Gold. 2-21% ft. Pkt. 15¢; 
Ig. pkt. 25¢; 14 oz. 50¢. 
FLORALIFE 
Cut flowers will last 5 to 10 days longer if 
placed in a solution of Floralife and water. 
Pkt. 10¢. 
QUALITY FLOWER SEEDS FOR THE HOME GARDEN 
Miniature French Marigolds are the earliest and 
most prolific bloomers — extremely useful for edg- 
ing. 
Miniature French Marigolds 
Like the Dwarf French but even smaller 
plants. We find that in our trial ground 
plantings they are exceptionally early and 
prolific bloomers. Fine for edgings. 
1269 Miniature Butterball. Very aptly named 
for the flowers are balls of butter-yellow. 
Particularly nice. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 
4 oz. 50¢. 
1271 Miniature Sunkist. Bright golden orange 
that is especially attractive. Blooms 5 to 6 
weeks after planting. Truly an outstanding 
variety. Height 8-10 in. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 
25¢; 4 oz. 50¢. 
1268 Miniature Spry. Crested centers of 
bright yellow with mahogany-red outer 
petals. Excellent. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 
4 oz. 50¢. 
1270 Miniature Finest Mixed Colors. A new 
dwarf Marigold mixture we call to your 
special attention. The blend is made of 
the above Miniature varieties. The 10 in. 
plants are compact, retain their neat form 
and bloom from July ’til frost. Pkt. 15¢; 
Ig. pkt. 25¢; 14 02. 50¢. 
Dwarf French Marigolds 
These varieties are a little taller growing 
and slightly later flowering than the Minia- 
ture French. Sow after danger of frost. 
1281 Melody. Flowers are like Sunkist, fully 
double and golden orange. The plants are 
4 to 5 inches taller. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 
Y oz. 50¢. 
1280 Harmony. An excellent Marigold that is 
early and covered with a mass of large, 
bright, full double flowers. The center of 
each flower is a brilliant golden yellow, 
bordered with maroon red. Height 18 in- 
ches. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 25¢; 14 02. 50¢. 
1283 Red Head. Flowers are single, crested, 
1l4 in. across. Petal color mahogany to 
bronze. Height 16 in. Pkt. 15¢; lg. pkt. 
25¢; Y%4 oz. 50¢. 
1282 Flash. All-America Winner. Popular 
single flowered Marigold that is prolific 
in bloom. Color ranges from red through 
bronze and yellow. Height 18 in. Pkt. 15¢; 
Ig. pkt. 25¢; 14 02. 50¢. 
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