FLOWER SEEDS 
AGERATUM, Midget Blue 
AGERATUM 
Blue Ball Improved. 6 to 10 in. Tr. pkt. 50c, ‘oz. 70c, 
Yoz. $1.30. 
Blue Bedder. Medium-sized, bright blue flowers. Tr. pkt. 
50c, Woz. 90c, 4oz. $1.60, oz. $5.00. 
Golden Ageratum (Lonas inodora). Clusters of golden yel- 
low, ageratum-like flowers freely produced on a 12-inch 
plant. Tr. pkt. 40c, lgoz. 80c, Ygoz. $1.50. 
Midget Blue. Profuse blooming; clear blue. This is the 
finest seed-produced strain, with Blue Bedder a close 
second. 4 to 6 in. Tr. pkt. 50c, Moz. $1.00, oz. $1.75, 
oz. $6.00. 
Dwarf White Improved. Pure white, quite uniform. 
Tr. pkt. 35c, oz. $1.00, Yoz. $1.85. 
Fairy Pink. Light salmon-pink. Tr. pkt. 35c, Mgoz. $1.00, 
Voz. $1.85. 
ALYSSUM maritimum (Sweet Alyssum) 
Royal Carpet. 1953 Top All-America Selection. A new 
gem for the garden. The spreading, compact habit and 
rich violet color will make it an excellent companion for 
Carpet of Snow. Height 3 in.; spread 10 to 12 in. 
Tr. Pkt. 50c, 14oz. $1.50, oz. $4.50. 
Carpet of Snow. Spreading. 2 to 3 in. Moz. 30c, oz. 90c. 
Little Dorrit. Miniature white. 4 in. 140z. 30c, oz. 85c. 
Violet Queen. Dwarf rich violet. 5 in. loz. 50c, oz. $1.25. 
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ALYSSUM, Carpet of Snow 
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) 
“Long Season Culture of Forcing Varieties” by A. J. 
Snyder of Rockwood Floral Co., Inc., an interesting booklet 
on “Snap” culture, gives the planting and flowering dates 
for different seasons, number of days from planting seedlings 
to benching, etc. Sent free upon request. 
“SNAPS” for Greenhouse Forcing 
For years we have made a specialty of our varieties of 
“Snap” seeds and they have been enthusiastically received 
by the trade. For the convenience of our florist trade we have 
divided our list into Hybrids, early crop and main crop. 
Originator’s packets are shown with the originator’s name in 
parentheses. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR 
SINGLE-STEM SNAPDRAGON CULTURE 
This information lists over 35 varieties, gives the number 
of days from sowing to benching and the number of days from 
benching to blooming for every month of the year. Available 
upon request. 
We are always glad to help our customers select the best 
varieties for their conditions and invite inquiries from them. 
When writing, state the season you want the Snaps to bloom 
and when you can bench them. We will gladly send sug- 
gestions. 
Hybrid Varieties 
We have listed the Hybrid Snapdragons first and in sep- 
arate colors, since they are the most popular varieties. 
Pink and Rose Hybrids 
Chevy Chase Pink. (Winkler.) Early; bright pastel pink. 
Heavy stem and large spike, resistant to shatter. Mtr. pkt. 
$2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
Libby. (Yoder.) A dark rose-pink hybrid with very strong 
stem and good vigor. Large florets, close set. A second 
early, flowering after Mary Ellen. ltr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. 
$3.50. 
New Times. (Pan-American.) Better Times color. Hybrid 
with vigorous growth and good stems. Mtr. pkt. $1.75, 
tr. pkt. $3.00. 
Rosanna. (Ball.) An early deep rose. Strong, clean grower. 
Votr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
Spartan Rose. MSC #13. Medium rose-pink, nicely spaced 
florets on a long spike. Mtr. pkt. $1.75, tr. pkt. $3.00. 
Better Times. (Windmiller.) American beauty rose-red. 
Tr. pkt. $2.00. 
Christina. (Yoder.) Light pink, color between Dorcas Jane 
and Mary Ellen. Mtr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
Christmas Cheer. (Windmiller.) Well-known light rose- 
pink. Tr. pkt. $3.00. 
Dorcas Jane. (Burkey.) Strong stemmed; silvery rose. 
Tr. pkt. $2.50. 
Maryland Pink. (Winkler.) Soft creamy pink. Mtr. pkt. 
$2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
Mountain Pink. Medium rose-pink. Vigorous, clean 
grower. Outstanding for stem length and strength. Vstr. 
pkt. $1.75, tr. pkt. $3.00. 
Rockwood’s Early Hybrid Pink. Light rose-pink; very 
strong stems, close-set florets. Best for single stem. Mtr. 
pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. é 
Maxine. (Smith.) Color close to Dorcas Jane, but a bit 
more yellow on lip. Very strong stem; comes back very 
quickly. Tr. pkt. $3.00. 
H. G. GERMAN, 103 Bank Street, Smethport, Penna. 
