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ALYSSUM, Little Gem. 4 in. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; 440z. 50 cts.; oz. $1.50 
418E Red Pearl. 10 in. Pure red flowers with green foliage. 
Pkt. 75 cts. 
418C White Pearl. 10 in. Pure white with green foliage. 
Pkt. $1.00. 
Tuberous Rooted. 1 ft. 
418D Single, Mixed. Pkt. 75 cts. 
418E Double Mixed. Pkt. $1.00. 
For Begonia bulbs see back cover. 
327 BELLS OF IRELAND. 2 ft. Graceful branching 
stems loaded with 2-inch flowers that are bell shaped. 
Color of flower is green and white. Outstandingly good 
for arranging. Pkt. 35 cts.; loz. 75 cts. 
351 BRACHYCOME. Swan River Daisy. 10 in. Lacy foliage 
clothes the slender stems of this daisy-like annual with 
blooms of blue, white or lavender, often marked with dark 
zones. Mixed, pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
419 BROWALLIA speciosa (major). 1 ft. For shady gar- 
dens, or as a pot-plant, the choice star-shaped flowers of 
bright blue are decidedly attractive. For outdoor use the 
plants must be started in February. Pkt. 75 cts.; Ygoz. $2.00. 
Calendula - Pot-Marigold 
11% ft. For broad masses in the garden this free-flowering 
annual is well worth growing. Seed may be started early in- 
doors in March, or else sown directly outside in May when 
danger of frost Is past. 
360A Apricot Beauty. A new and lovelier apricot with larger 
flowers and longer stems than the older varieties. Pkt. 
25 cts.; Woz. 60 cts. 
360B Campfire. A recent introduction of brilliant orange. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
358G Cream Beauty. Creamy white with long, straight 
stems. Pkt. 25 cts.; Yb. 65 cts. 
358B Lemon Beauty. Large, pure Iemon-yellow flowers on 
long stems. Pkt. 15 cts.; 44oz. 60 cts. 
359A Persimmon Beauty. Bright orange blooms of tm- 
mense size. Pkt. 25 cts.; Y4oz. 65 cts. 
357 Pacific Beauty Mixed. Full of surprises, this Mixture 
contains many delightful shades that look well arranged in 
old-time pottery. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 60 cts. 
NOTE: Pacific Beauty is a new family of Calendulas which produces 
uniformly larger flowers of better formation, with longer and straighter 
stems and is more resistant to summer heat. Al above varieties 
with the exception of Campfire are in this new family. 
ALYSSUM, Royal Carpet 
Top All-America Winner for 1953 
Pkt. 25 cts.; Ygoz. 75 cts.; Yaoz. $2.50 
352 CALLIOPSIS, Special Mixture. 2 to 31% ft. Sow out- 
side in April or May and thin to stand 6 or 8 inches apart. 
The single and semi-double flowers come in yellow, orange 
and red shades and in combinations of these colors. Blooms 
from early summer until frost. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
353 CANARY-BIRD FLOWER. 10 to 15 ft. Very dainty 
climber with nasturtium-like flowers of canary-yellow, which 
appear like small canary birds from a distance. Does well 
inshade. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 50 cts. 
CANDYTUFT, Umbellata. 1 ft. A quick-blooming annual 
(eight weeks from seed). You can use it for an edging or in 
broad masses. Sow seed thinly and make successive plant- 
ings for a continuous supply of cut-flowers. 
370A Lilac 370C Pink 370D White 
370B Carmine 
Each variety, pkt. 15 cts.; Yyoz. 50 cts. 
370E Mixed. Pkt. 15cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
372 CARDINAL CLIMBER. Dark green foliage with 
cardinal-scarlet blooms, 1 to 144 inches across. Very spec- 
tacular. Vines grow 15 feet tall. Blooms all summer until 
fall. Hummingbirds love this dainty vine. Pkt. 25 cts.; 
Yoz. $1.00. 
CARNATIONS, Enfant de Nice. 11% ft. Blooms in five 
months from seed. Vigorous in growth, pleasing in color 
range and free blooming, these fragrant Carnations are a 
welcome addition to the home garden. 
386A Maroon 386C White 
386B Rose 
Each variety, pkt. 50 cts.; “oz. $2.50 
386E Mixed. Pkt. 35 cts.; Mgoz. $1.25. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM, Annual. Painted Daisy. 2 to 
4 ft. Sow the seed indoors early or outdoors in May. Many 
varieties, both single and double, are available in a mul- 
titude of colors. Especially desirable for broad masses and 
a convenient source of cut-flowers. Blooms July to October. 
361A Mixed Varieties. Pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 75 cts. 
361B Eclipse. 20 in. Brown and yellow. Pkt. 25 cts.; Moz. 
75 cts. 
361C The Sultan. 20 in. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 75 cts. 
241 COLEUS, Rainbow Mixed. For bedding or as house 
plants this colorful-leaved plant has long been popular. For 
best coloring grow in full sun. For best results start seed 
early indoors. Pkt. 35 cts.; Ygoz. $1.25. 
386D Yellow 
Dark copper with yellow ring. 
McARDLE'S SEED CO., 384-388 GREENWICH AVE., GREENWICH, CONN. Phone: 8-7750 
Celosia 
Curious and interesting are these colorful annuals which 
flower in several forms. Start the seed early indoors or in a 
coldframe or outdoors in May. Blooms from midsummer 
until frost. 
Childsi. Chinese Woolflower. 214 ft. The blooms, like 
balls of wool, are borne at the ends of the stems of pyramidal 
plants. Shades of pink, yellow, red. 
362M Mixed only. Pkt. 15 cts.; 4oz. 50 cts. 
Cristata. Cockscomb. The unique flowers of plush-like tex- 
ture resemble a huge cockscomb and appear in shades of red 
and yellow. 
362C Tall Royal Velvet. 2 ft. Very rich crimson. Foliage is 
bronzy green with reddish margins. Pkt. 25 cts.; oz. 
50 cts. 
362H Tall Mixed. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
Plumosa. 2 ft. Like gay ostrich plumes, the long wavy 
flower spikes on sturdy stems make a brilliant display in 
late summer and autumn. 
362D Crimson 362J Orange 362K Mixed 
Each variety, pkt. 25 cts.; 4oz. 90 cts. 
362E Pride of Castle Gould. A selected Plumosa mixture. 
The compact, pyramidal plants produce immense flower 
heads of all colors including red, salmon, orange and gold. 
Pkt. 25 cts.; Yoz. 60 cts. 
CLARKIA elegans. 2 ft. Double, small, dainty rose-like 
flowers appear along the wiry stems of this unusual annual. 
Mostly used for bedding. 
353A White Prince 353C Scarlet Queen 353D Mixed 
353B Salmonea 
Each variety, pkt. 25 cts.; 14oz. 60 cts. 
367A COBAEA scandens. Cup-and-Saucer Vine. An annual 
climber with large, bell-shaped, purple flowers. A very 
rapid grower attaining a height of 30 to 50 feet in a season. 
Will cling to any rough surface. Start seed indoors in March 
or outdoors in May. Pkt. 35 cts.; lgoz. 95 cts. 
AGERATUM, Midget Blue 
Pkt. 25 cts.; Yeoz. $1.00 
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