Celestial Rose is a Lovely Petunia 
for Beds and Borders 
Color Blend 
of Bedding Petunias 
This special mixture of uniformly low growing, very 
free flowering varieties is the result of many trials and 
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. 25c 
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 
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. 
They Bloom 
Au Summer 
Flaming Velvet. Large dark vel- 
vety scarlet flowers that attract admira- 
tion everywhere. Plant healthy, 20 inches 
tall; blooms abundantly. Pkg. 25c¢ 
Glow. Dazzling rosy scarlet flowers. 
One of the brightest Petunias that ac- 
tually sparkles in the sun. Plants sturdy, 
compact, about 14 inches high and 
bloom continuously. 
Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 60c 
Howard’s Star {.proved. 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. 25c; large pkg. 75c¢ 
Lipstick. Carmine-rose with just a 
suggestion of salmon. 2 to 24-inch 
wide open flowers on strong plants 15 
inches high, Does not fade. True_to 
color and habit. Pkg. 25c; Ig. pkg. 75c 
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 
igh. Pkg. 15c; large pkg. 50c 
Snowball Improved. Large, full 
round pure white flowers cover thrifty 
15-inch plants from June until frost. 
The best low growing plain edged white 
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 
of it. Pkg. 15c; large pkg. 45c; 1/16 oz. 65¢ 
Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 75c¢ Petunia. Pkg. 20c; large pkg. 65c¢ 
We call your special attention to our strain of Elk’s Pride Dwarf Petunia. Many 
gardeners dectare 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. (Pictured in color opposite page 9.) Bronze Medal Winner 1953. 
Rich scarlet-red plain petaled flowers 21-3 in. across and vigorous, compact 
plants 15 in. tall. A long lasting cut flower and splendid for beds and borders 
in the garden. Pkg. 50¢ 
Tango. (Pictured in color opposite page 8.) Large, waved and fringed flowers 
314-4 in. across of deep scarlet-salmon. Strong, vigorous, very free blooming 
plant. 15 in. tall. Pkg. 50c¢ 
Ballerina. Honorable Mention All-America 1952. (Pictured in color on the 
inside front cover.) 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 
Paramount Giant Petunias 
violet. Plants sturdy, compact, about 14 inches tall, and bear quantities of s = , 
bloom. Balcony Petunias, Mixed Colors 
Glorious Mixture. 125 seeds 90c A very large flowering type used for window and 
L FI 3 R ffl d Roe mapper ate ets, also make splendid large 
ha . 2 es : eds and tall wide borders. 
Glorious Mixture’ of Double Petunias arge owering u e A splendid blend of varieties giving a complete 
Se z oe Petunias range of color. Pkg. 25c; large pkg. 50c 
The New Petunia, Popcorn. We don't 
see too much difference between this and our 
Improved Snowstorm. In trial grounds last year 
it had the same pure white giant flowers and 
bloomed continuously from early summer until 
frost. If there was any difference it was in the 
more dwarf, compact habit of the plants of Pop- 
corn. Pkg. 35c; large pkg. $1.15 
Paramount Giants. A full mixture of col- 
ors in the giant ruffled Superbissima, which is 
the largest flowered of all Petunias. Giant blooms 
with wide open trumpets, rich, clear colors, pur- 
ple, deep rose and burgundy, wonderfully veined 
and feathered throats. Plants sturdy and low 
growing. Pkg. 35c; large pkg. $1.00 
Snowstorm Improved. This giant wavy 
petalled pure white flower easily holds its place 
at the head of the list of large white Petunias. 
Not only is Snowstorm most beautiful in the gar- 
den 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 
Ruffled Giant Mixture. This is as fine a 
strain as can be had anywhere, coming in a won- 
derful variety of colors, ranging from pure white 
veined with lavender, crimson, rose, and gold to 
the almost black, velvety crimson-maroon flowers 
with threads of white, yellow, lilac, and rose. 
Every color and combination of tints and colors 
is represented. Pkg. 35c; large pkg. $1.15 
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