SEE THOSE ON PAGES 
30 AND 31 ALSO 
Nothing takes the place of house plants 
during the winter when all outdoor flowers 
and foliage are gone. Even in summer, they 
are enjoyable indoors, but then, if you wish, 
most of them can be put outdoors in beds, 
borders, pots, porch and window boxes. 
We grow our own house plants and ship 
fhem directly to you, from our own green- 
houses. That's why we know they are the 
better varieties only, and that's why, in spite 
of comparatively low prices, they are healthy, 
husky, young plants. We send them to you 
out of 21/4" pots, ready for you to grow them 
into mature specimens even more beautiful 
than the pictures shown here. We suggest 
that as soon as you receive your plants, you 
repot them immediately into 3” or 4" pots. 
We ship house plants postpaid as soon as 
weather permits. They are shipped separately 
—not included with garden seed or nursery 
stock shipments. 
ALL HOUSE PLANTS ARE SHIPPED POSTPAID 
POTTING SOIL 
4062—Contains Iowa loam soil with 
added humus, nitrogen, phosphorous 
and potash, plus Vitamins Bil and B2, 
plus Rootone for stimulating root growth. 
1 gallon is enough for 10 to 12 4-inch 
flower pots. '% gallon, 1.19; # gallon, 
1.74. Both postpaid. 
PLANT FOOD FOR AFRICAN VIOLETS 
Green Thumb Plant Food, when used 
as directed, can help you raise healthier, 
more free blooming, African Violets. 
See details and prices on page 54. 
FANTASTIC BEGONIAS 
These are all rare plants; look at the 
pictures of them and you will agree with 
us. These varieties grow like Rex Be- 
gonias but botanically they are Rhizo- 
matous Begonias. Actually they are 
easier to grow than Rex Begonias and, 
in winter, thrive better than Rex Be- 
gonias in those homes where the heat- 
ing system makes the air abnormally 
dry. They have a rest period in Decem- 
ber, January, and February, when they 
don’ t look too becoming, and then they 
must be kept pretty dry; but all the rest 
of the time, their gorgeous colorings 
and fantastic leaf shapes are a joy to 
behold. Give them plenty of light and 
warmth but little or no direct sunlight. 
2N219—TURKEY FOOT BEGONIA 
(Sunderbrucki). The leaves are cut into 
long finger-like serrations, and, as this 
plant develops, you will find its rich 
colorings exquisite. Leaves get 8 to 12” 
across, and are arranged like seven- 
pointed stars. 1.25 each; 3 for 3.49. 
2N226—BO-NIGRA. We take great 
pleasure in introducing for the first time 
’ “Bo-Nigra,’ a brand new hybrid by the 
MacLanahans of the west coast. It is 
almost impossible to describe the color- 
ing and fantastic leaf shapes of this new 
hybrid, but here are some general facts: 
It remains small and neat with a 
bushy, many-leaved growth. The color- 
ing is generally rich, dark, black-green, 
with frequent irregular markings of 
Pictured Pelargoniums Bargain 
2N626X—1 each of all 6 of the “Lady 
Washington Geraniums’’ described. 
below and pictured at right—4.29. 
PELARGONIUMS 
(Lady Washington Geraniums) 
Be careful not to overwater these 
plants in fall and winter. They usually 
bloom for Haster, and through Memorial 
Day. 
2N369—JUNGLE NIGHT. The 
one. Rich black maroon flowers are 
beautifully ruffed. 89c each; 3 for 2.49. 
2N368—MRS. MARY BARD. Best white. 
Purple penciling at base of petals. 69c¢ 
each; 3 for 1.89 
2N370—EMPRESS OF RUSSIA. Most 
striking of all. Deepest red with each 
petal edged with light pink. 89c each; 
3 for 2.49 
2N36!1—SENORITA. Rich orange sal- 
mon with dark blotches on upper petals. 
79c each; 3 for 2.19. 
2N366—MARIE ROBER. Deep black 
aay Very popular. 69c each; 3 for 
2N371—WALTZ TIME. Beautifully 
ruffled orchid with velvet violet blotches 
Ag phe gue upper petals. 79c each; 3 
or 2.19. 
Pelargonium Collection 
2N627X—1 each of Marie~ Rober, 
Mary Bard and Jungle Night—all 3 
for 1.98. 
LANTANAS 
A very good house plant, and ideal in 
window _boxes, beds, and borders. It 
thrives in hot, sandy soil but does well 
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black ; 
HOUSE PLANTS 
AFRICAN VIOLETS 
Put them where they get light, but 
not direct sun. Keep at ordinary tem- 
perature. To water, put pot in pan of 
water until soil is soaked, then drain off 
surplus. They grow well in north win- 
aed too, provided they do not get too 
co 
2N172—CALIFORNIA DARK PLUM. 
Recognized as the finest red of all Afri- 
can Violets. This is one of the ‘‘tops’’ 
of all violets. A good grower and pro- 
lific bloomer. 1.75 each; 3 for 4.80, 
2N179—PORTLAND ROSE. Large, 
clear, rose-pink blooms in abundance on 
a vigorous plant. This is the most at- 
tractive pink of any that we have han- 
dled as the blooms have life and fire in 
them. 1.50 each; 3 for 4.19. 
2Ni17!1—DOUBLE DELIGHT RAIN- 
BOW. Large, double, medium _ blue. 
Leaves large green, slightly scalloped. 
pea be ba bloomer. 1.75 each; 3 for 
80. 
2NI174—FANTASY VARIEGATED. 
Tops among all novelty African Violets. 
Lavender pink background splashed, 
rayed and dotted with contrasting deep 
purple. Has the fascinating habit of 
changing colors almost with each bloom. 
1.25 each; 3 for 3.49. 
2N!94—STAR SAPPHIRE (Pat. Ap- 
plied for). Abundance of large blooms 
of deepest purple formed in the shape 
of perfect stars. Brilliantly set off by 
triple pollen centers of golden color. 
1.50 each; 3 for 4.19 : 
2N200—RED LADY. One of the very 
newest and best of the ‘‘reds’’—a clear, 
wine red: 1:98 each; 3 for 4.49. 
2N205—LADY GENEVA. Deep blue 
edged a sparkling, frosty white. Good 
grower. White edge gets more pro- 
nounced as plant becomes older. 1.50 
each; 3 for 4.19. 
bright green and chartreuse green. Un- 
dersides of leaves are red with green 
markings. We'll guarantee you will not 
have a visitor who will not admire and 
envy you this plant. 1.50 each. 
2N227—JOE HAYDEN. A _ wonderful 
begonia with wavy, pointed leaves of 
thick, leathery texture shaped into a 
blunt star. Colors best with very little 
light; then leaves are almost black and 
highly iridescent. Reverse of leaf is red. 
98c each; 3 for 2.85. 
2N228—ILLUSTRATA. Makes a low, 
full mound of rounded, light green 
leaves, rough and pebbly, with mottled 
dark veinings. Undersides of the leaves 
have reddish streaks which reflect a red 
glow through the leaf. Leaves about 3” 
long. Blooms at intervals throughout 
the year with pale pink flowers. 98c¢ 
each; 3 for 2.85 . 
2N229—SILVER STAR. A beautiful 
star-leafed hybrid of glossy olive-green 
entirely silvered on the upper side. 
Leaves get to be about 6” long with 
margins toothed and waved. Red under- 
neath. Goes beautifully with any room 
color scheme. 98c each; 3 for 2.85. 
2N230—GREEN STAR. Star-shaped 
leaves of a rich green, and about 6 to 8” 
long. Fine companion for Silver Star. 
98c each; 3 for 2.85. 
2N23!—STITCH LEAF. A most inter- 
esting and attractive variety. A new 
introduction from Mexico entirely differ- 
ent from any other begonia. he highly, 
in almost any soil. 
blooms until frost. 
2N403—Red. 
2N400—Lavender. 
2N401—Orange. 
2N404— Yellow. 
2N402—Pink. 
PRICES: 39c each; 3 for 98c. 
Stays loaded with 
Lantana Collection 
2N532X—1 each of all 5 
Lantanas for only 1.59. 
colors of 
Everblooming SULTANAS 
(Impatiens) 
These are among the easiest of all 
house plants to grow, and most free 
flowering. They bloom just about twelve 
months of the year. Grow well in out- 
door garden in summer. 
2N453—White. 2N45!—Salmon. 2N450 
—Red. 
2N452—Showy variegated green and 
white leaves; showy red flowers. 
Above are 49c each; 3 for 1.39. 
2N454—White with wine-colored eye. 
59c each; 3 for 1.49. 
Sultana Collection 
2N535X—1 each of white, red, sal- 
mon and variegated leaf with red 
flowers (white with wine-colored eye 
not included)—all 4 for 1.29. 
REGULAR GERANIUMS 
These are one of the brightest, heavi- 
est blooming, easiest to grow of all house 
and bedding plants. It is no wonder 
they are one of the most popular! 
2N340—DOUBLE FLOWERED IM- 
Henry Field Seed & Nursery Co., “MIDWEST’S LEADING SEEDHOUSE, as Shenandoah, 
- 2N316—WILLY. 
2NI66—DOUBLE KING NEPTUNE. A 
new deep purple with probably the larg- 
est of all African Violet flowers and cer- 
tainly the largest of any double. The 
blooms are borne in profusion and, on a 
well-grown plant, get to be the size of a 
silver dollar. 2.25 each; 3 for 5.98. 
2N169—DOUBLE WHITE LACE. An- 
other new lovely. Daintily fringed dou- 
ble of pure white, set off by vivid green, 
wavy leaves. Very good bloomer. 1.98 
each; 3 for 4.49. 
2N!170—STAR GIRL. A brand new 
beauty with striking flowers—each petal 
daintily outlined with soft blue. Lovely 
scalloped ‘‘girl’ foliage. 1.50 each; 3. 
for 4.19. 
2N186—KING OF THE DOUBLES. The 
“bloomingest”’ plant of them all. Clear 
“Blue Boy’’ blue and fully double. Pro- 
fuse bloomer. 1.25 each; 3 for 3.49. 
2N!164—SNOW PRINCE. New, and the 
best pure white single. A good grower 
and good bloomer, with large waxen 
white flowers held well above the ob- 
long, apple-green foliage. 1.25 each; 3 
for 3.49. 
2N!168—-RUFFLED QUEEN. The blooms 
of this violet are so distinct and beauti- 
ful that they draw attention even in a 
collection of a hundred or more different 
varieties. The strong, heavy flower 
stalks always carry several huge buds. 
The flowers are a rich, deep purple, and 
the edge of every petal is so heavily 
ruffied and frilled that it has the appear- 
ance of being edged with dainty lace. 
This variety is a much better bloomer 
than the old Lacy Girl. 1.98 each; 3 
for 4.49. 
2N!88—GENEVA RAINBOW. Lovely com- 
panion to Lady Geneva.. Frosty burgundy red, 
each petal narrowly edged with snowy white. 
{.50 each; 3 for 4.19. 
2N163—LOW CLUSTER BLUE. This is a 
variety we wouldn’t be without, yet it is lit- 
iridescent, small, rounded leaves of pea- 
green are distinctly stitched with black- 
brown around their entire perimeter. 
Flowers pink. 1.25 each; 3 for 3.49. 
Fantastic Begonias Collection 
2N837X—1 each of Silver Star, Green 
Star, and Illustrata—all 3. for only 
2.89. j 
Collection of Rare Begonias 
2N836X—1 each of Turkey Foot, Bo- 
Nigra and Joe Hayden—all 3 for only 
3.49, ppd. 
~NEW and UNUSUAL 
BEGONIAS 
Bloom beautifully indoors, are grand 
for window. boxes, and make very gece A 
plants in the shaded garden. 
2N242—CALLA BEGONIA. White ad 
green variegated leaves, many almost 
white, and shaped like calla lilies. Flow- 
ers are red. This is a very rare and un- 
usually charming plant. 1.25 each, 
2N218—ORANGE RUBRA. The flowers 
‘are a bright orange, large, and brilliant. 
We have never seen an orange-flowered 
begonia before, but here is one, and it 
truly is gorgeous. 98c each. 
2N211—LARGE LEAF ANGEL WING. 
Large, deep bronze leaves, rich red un- 
PROVED RICKARD. A fine, everbloom- 
ing Geranium of bright red flowers. 
2N344—ENCHANTRESS FIAT. Flow- 
ers clear rich pink. One of the best. 
2N342—SNOWBALL. An everblooming 
pure white flower; good against the 
green foliage. ; 
2N343—SALMON FIAT. A real beauty. 
The clusters of flowers are a clear sal- 
mon color. 
PRICES: 49c each; 3 for 1.39. 
2N525X—1 each of above Geraniums 
—all 4 for only 1.69. 
IVY LEAF GERANIUMS 
Very fine plants for beauty during the 
winter, trailing along the window sills, - 
in hanging baskets, inside window boxes 
—anywhere there is plenty of sun and 
you want beautiful leaves and flowers. 
Very dark black red. 
A fine variety, . 
2N313—DOUBLE SALMON. Rich color 
and large flowers. 
2N315—SNOWDRIFT. 
double whites. 
2N312—CHARLES TURNER. Very 
popular bright rose-pink. 
2N314—INTENSITY. 
double red. 
PRICES: 45c each;-3 for 1.19. 
The best of the 
Most brilliant 
2N622X—1 each of all 5 
Ivy Leaf 
Geraniums above for only 1.89. 
NOVELTY GERANIUMS > 
2N301—SCARLET ROSEBUD. 
brient scarlet, 
we have had hundreds of people write and ask us — 
- red. Dainty pink flowers on lon: 
*ter with a broad edge of brilliant green 
Very 
good bloomer with rosebud flower of 
Better varieties only, shipped fresh and 
directly to you from our own greenhouses 
tle known and seldom listed. It has a most 
attractive manner of flowering in that the — 
blooms are all clustered in the center of the 
plant, surrounded by a double ring of leaves 
Looks for all the world like a beautiful o 
fashioned bouquet of violets, as you can see 
by our actual photograph. Rich blue blooms | 
1.25 each; 3 for 3.49. § 
2N167—DOUBLE ROSE AZURE. The fol 
who work in our greenhouses, who are with 
African, Violets all day long, think this variety 
is the most beautiful of all. It has large 
double, white blooms softly blushed pink, and 
tinted more deeply here and there with wine 
The foliage is rich green and rather quilted, 
2.25 each; 3 for 5.98. : 
SCARLET FLAME VIOLET* 
2N {—(Episcia Coccinea). A close cousin 0 
the African Violets, and by long odds th 
brightest member of the family. The flow: 
are a brilliant scarlet, contrasting vividly wit! 
what are probably the most gorgeous leave 
of any known house plant. They are broad, 
very thick and plush-like, and of a deep 
bronze-green color with veinings of brig t 
emerald green, 
So beautiful-is the foliage of Flame Violet 
that, even without its flaming red flowers, 
is a house plant you would cherish and 3 
mire, And the flowers are really true red— 
a flaming, scarlet red. 
Flame Violet is easy to grow. Just steel 
the same care you give African Violets. Do 
let the soil get too dry, keep it warm. (not 
low 65 degrees) and give it plenty of li 
but no direct sunshine. WARNING: do not 
place where it _is cold ag the plant 
tee at 45° Fahrenheit. 
-98 each; 3 for 5.40. 
: “Flame Violet”. is a trademark name. 
owned by Flame Violet, Inc., Shenandoah. Ja, 
See 5 Other Flame Violets on Front Cover! 
Since we introduced ‘‘Flame Violet’’ not long ago, 
if we had other varieties of this family. We are 
happy to report that we now have five others—all 
beautiful and different, They are pictured and de-— 
scribed on the front cover of this catalog. Y » 
derneath, with long panicles of brig 
red flowers. 79c¢ each; 3 for 2.16. 
2N247—WATERMELON BEGONI Me 
Not a true begonia, but so-called — 
cause the leaves grow in a cluster 
to the soil. 89c each; 3 for 2.49. 
2N246—LETTUCE LEAF. 
leaves of several shades of green — 
stems clothed with wht ha 
These are not ‘ordinary begonias, TT 
plants grow round and solid, with ma 
clusters of small, double flowers 
look just like little rose buds. HB 
grow, and very beautiful. Won 
indoors plants and also ideal outs 
summer in semi-shaded pots, a 
window and porch boxes, becau 
bloom profusely and almost_ const 
2N225—‘CARMINE QUEEN’ cc 
BUD. A brand new named variety 
very large ‘‘rose buds’ that open 
full-blown, double, deep pink 
Leaves are an attractive coppery 
Flowers most of the time. 98c¢ each; 
for 2.85. e 
2N220—DOUBLE “ROSE BUD 
75c each. : 
2N22!1—DOUBLE “ROSE BUD ey 
75c each. 1 
2N222—DOUBLE ‘RO 
WHITE. 75c each. = 
2N300—APPLE BLOSSOM ROSEBUD. 
Clusters of very double towel eevee | 
like little rosebuds to large full flo 
of white tinted and edged rose. EF 
2N302—STARS AND STRIPES. Clus- — 
ters of double red and white striped flow- | 
ers. Always attracts attention. We sold 
out early on this one last year. 24 
PRICES: 69c each; 3 for 1.89. 
VARIEGATED-LEAF 
GERANIUMS . 
These new varietfes of the tarniarte d 
geranium are the eolorful new fashion 
in house plants, and we predict the fash- 
ion will last a long time. + 
2N347—MME. LANGUTH. White ar 
green leaves with double, deep red flow 
ers. 2 4 
2N349—DISTINCTION. Frilled and rut 
fled green leaves with broad ring-bar 
of bright reddish-brown. - 
2N348—SKIES OF ITALY. Ruff 
leaves with a pattern of green, yelloy 
vnenZs and red, Flowers are ainele Ga re 
et. 
2N346—HAPPY THOUGHT. TyOnyG cen- 
with a brown zone. Single red flowers. 
PRICES on above four varieties of Va: 
riegated Leaf Geraniums: 28 each; 3 
for 2.59. : 
SCENTED GERANIUMS _ a 
2N526X—We didn’t have room to pic: 
ture these, but really it doesn’t matte: 
too much because their charm is in their 
» delightful scents ,which we can’t picture 
anyway. We ship them in a collection of 
three only: 1 Lemon scented; 1 Nutm 
scented; 1 Rose scented—all 3 for ont y 
1.39. 
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