REYNOLDS GARDENS, ARMONK, NEW YORK 
September 1954 
AFRICAN VIOLETS [rooted plantlets) 
Here is a quiet way to have the most varied assortment of Africans in your 
circle. Doubles, semi-doubles, and singles—white through pink and red, and 
all shades of blue to black-purple—tleaves crisp or ruffled, hairy or smooth. 
The labeled rooted cuttings are enclosed in a little pack of mud and vermi- 
culite, wrapped in waxed paper, and shipped in a carton by parcel post 
“Special Handling.” We guarantee to deliver good plants in good condition. 
Cultural directions are sent with each shipment and all plants should grow. 
Shipped September 25 to November 30, and resumed March first. 
MINIMUM SHIPMENT 3.50 
Qty 
...AMENIENUS—a species. The foliage is petite and crisp. It creeps and 
the flowers are a lovely light blue. 
.. AZURE BEAUTY—large, fluffy double azure bloom. Nice light green leaf. 
...BABY PINK—well named. Good deep pink; nice foliage; dainty plant. 
...BLACK BEAUTY—crisp, rather large foliage. Blossoms are a black-purple. 
A beauty. 
...BLUE HEIRESS—robust foliage, very scalloped of blue-green color. Delft 
blue blooms in clusters well above foliage. 
BLUE WARRIOR—always attracts attention. Rich dark green, highly 
varnished leaves. Vivid blue flowers size of half dollars. 
.._.DOUBLE DELIGHT—double with a difference. The deep blue seems to 
have a glow. Foliage is very good. 
... DOUBLE DUCHESS—one of the older double purples and still a favorite. 
Very robust and generous with bloom. f 
... DOUBLE GIRL—extra good girl foliage with deep blue double flowers. 
bes poet SUMMER SKY GIRL—blossoms blue as a summer sky. Good girl 
oliage. 
... DOUBLE SNOW—a very nice double white with good dark green foliage, 
...DUPONT—light blue blooms are huge, powdery blue and stately. Foliage 
is large, crisp and very hairy. Unusual. 
... EVENING SUNSET—very fine dark green foliage, slightly hairy. Orchid 
bloom with rose overcast and a small white eye. 
.. FLUFFY LADY—semi-double blossoms of fluffy white with just a touch 
of color for interest. Very pretty. 
...GATON’S PURPLE—real spooned foliage, glossy green. Flowers are a bril- 
liant reddish purple with distinct veining. 
...GENEVA RAINBOW—deep orchid blossoms with sparkling white edge. 
Medium green foliage. 
...GROTEI—a species. The “hanging basket” violet, or can be trained to 
climb. Pretty blue flowers over long period. 
... HEAVENLY BLUE GIRL—lovely and well-behaved girl foliage with sky- 
blue blossoms. A lovely plant. 
...HOLLY—completely different. Foliage is very dark green, almost black. 
Very scalloped and waving slightly. Blooms ethereal light blue contrasting 
nicely. 
.... INNOCENCE—very good looking white on tawny dark green foliage. The 
white against the dark leaves is striking. 
...LADY GENEVA—patented. Deep blue flowers with sparkling white edge. 
..._LAVENDER BEAUTY—a great hearted plant with medium green foliage 
and blossoms in abundance as large as half dollars. 
...LIGHT BLUE FRINGETTE—foliage is slightly tooth edged and ruffled. 
Medium blue blossom, very double with fringed edge. 
... MENTOR BOY—no purple will ever surpass Mentor Boy. The plant is 
beautiful and the flowers constant and abundant. 
....PINK CHEER—a deeper pink than Pink Girl. Foliage is excellent which is 
not often true in pinks. 
...PINK GIRL—blossoms are real pink, large and in clusters on long stems. 
Foliage is girl type, well-behaved. 
...RED FRINGETTE—foliage is especially beautiful, soft green with sugges- 
tion of ruffle. Deep wine blossom is extra bonus. 
...RED KING—one of the best reds like a bright port wine. Foliage is excel- 
lent medium to dark green. 
...ROSE RAINBOW—large lavender and white fluffy blossom, double. 
...ROSEANNA CREOLE QUEEN—foliage is deep green, scalloped with a 
high varnish. Blossom is double and deep blue. 
...ROYAL GIRL—decidedly unusual. The girl foliage forms a tight cluster 
in center of pot and flower stems grow well above the leaves with clusters 
of sky blue blossoms. 
...ROYAL SCOT—red-purple blossom, very double. Dark green leaves. 
...RUFFLED QUEEN—in heavy demand. Foliage is large, dark green and 
furry. Flowers are deep orchid with lacy fringed edge. 
...SNOW PRINCE—handsome medium foliage with flowers a beautiful chalk 
white which appear to have a hand-rolled edge. 
.. STAR SAPPHIRE—patented. This violet always takes the show. The 
blooms are enormous and are a perfect five point star with a bright yellow 
center. 
STAR AMETHYST—a new violet. A sister of Star Sapphire with the same 
five point star blossom in clear amethyst shade. 
_... TEAR DROP—dainty medium green foliage with clusters of semi-double 
dainty blue flowers. You'll love it. 
_.. TUNGWENSIS—a species. It will capture your heart. The leaves are a 
bright varnished green, long and pointed. The blossoms are delicate blue 
and form a cluster in the top of the plant. It is a terrific bloomer. 
..YELLOW BROWN GIRL—girl leaves and white blossom with just enough 
suggestion of yellow to make one hope for a “yellow” some day. 
...total number of plantlets—first ten at .35 each... $ 
allvover/teniat.25/eaCh.srsesrscteccriccc cs es See 
OR one each of all 39 varieties (list value 10.75) for 9.00......... Ges awe 
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— We Pay The Freight On All Shipments — 
FUCHSIAS (rooted cuttings) 
Not everyone knows the range of shades and color combinations in singles, 
doubles, and trailers enjoyed by this native of New Zealand named after 
Leonhard Fuchs, the German Botanist. 
Fuchsias make favorite pot plants, unusual hanging baskets, and standards 
for the patio. These last are especially interesting grown to straight three- 
foot trunks supporting umbrellas of handsome pendant ‘“eardrops.” Shipments 
start November Ist. 
MINIMUM SHIPMENT 3.00 
Qty 
_..BLACK PRINCE—single; corolla crimson, sepals dark crimson. 
_..CHANG—single; small flowers; corolla vivid orange, sepals the same with 
inside of petals almost white. Looks Oriental. 
_ FASCINATION—very double; corolla soft pink flushed deeper pink, sepals 
deep pink. ‘ 
LUCKY STRIKE—double; corolla inside petals solid blue-purple with outer 
petals pink with purple accents, sepals ivory white. 
__MARINKA—single; medium flower; corolla rosy-scarlet, sepals crimson; 
red stems. Small dark green foliage. Trailer, for baskets. 
MOUNTAIN HAZE—double; large corolla of dusky mottled blue, sepals 
broad pink and upturned. 
OTHER FELLOW—-single; small flowers; corolla pale French rose, sepals 
and tube waxy white. Good for corsages. 
_..PRIDE OF EXETER—double; corolla rosy-scarlet, sepals vivid crimson. Old 
favorite dating from 1900. 
__.PRIDE OF ORION—double; corolla white veined pink, sepals fiery crim- 
son; large blooms. 
_..total number of rooted cuttings, labeled @ 9 for 3.00............... See 
allnovers 9fore-2 50 caching ainest es 
TULIPS ("top size" bulbs, 12cm up] 
We are importing these tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths from Holland our- 
selves. The shipment is due in New York about September 22nd and is 
listed below subject to prior sale. 
These are the best in each color class with emphasis on large-flowering 
kinds. Three or more of a kind packed in labeled bags. Less than three of 
a kind bagged by type with descriptive list identifying the blooms. 
MINIMUM SHIPMENT OF BULBS 3.00 
Qty TYPE 
WHITE GIANT—Darwin—pure white. 
... ZWANENBERG—Darwin—pure white with black stamens. 
.oMRS. J. T. SCHEEPERS—Cottage—golden yellow. 
...ORANGE DELIGHT—Breeder—dark yellow, edged bronze. 
.... DILLENBURG—Breeder—orange, edged apricot. 
... THE PEACH—Darwin—peach pink with white base. 
...ROSY WINGS—Cottage—apricot pink. 
.. CHAS. NEEDHAM—Darwin—scarlet. 
...ECLIPSE—Darwin—crimson. 
...CORDELL HULL—Rembrandt—blood red with white stripes. 
...PRIDE OF HAARLEM—Darwin—rosy carmine, blue base. 
..J. J. BOWMAN—Breeder—tomato red, edged yellow bronze. 
...DOM PEDRO—Breeder—coffee brown, sweet scented. 
.... INSURPASSABLE—Darwin—lavender. 
...BLUE PERFECTION—Darwin—violet, edged heliotrope. 
...LOUIS XIV—Breeder—dark purple, flushed bronze. 
....BLUE EAGLE—Darwin—deep purple. 
... QUEEN OF THE NIGHT—Darwin—purplish black. 
...LA TULIPE NOIR—Darwin—the black tulip. 
’ ... ALLARD PIERSON—Parrot—rich crimson maroon. 
.. BLUE PARROT—Parrot—bluish heliotrope. 
...ORANGE FAVORITE—Parrot—deep orange, fragrant. 
.. SUNSHINE—Parrot—golden yellow. 
*  THERESE—Parrot—cherry red. 
... VIOLET QUEEN—Parrot—soft violet. 
...BONONZA—Peony type—red with yellow border. 
...MOUNT TACOMA—Peony type—pure white. 
... ELECTRA—Double—deep wine red. 
MR. VAN der HOEFF—double—pure golden yellow. 
.... BARTIGAN—For forcing—cochineal red. 
... CARRARA—For forcing—purest white. 
GOLDEN HARVEST—For forcing—pure yellow. 
... CRATER—For forcing—deep crimson. 
... ELIZABETH EVERS—For forcing—beautiful pink. 
.. CLUSIANA—*Species—white, cherry red stripes. 
KAUFMANNIANA—*Species—carmine, white tinge. 
=e *S§pecies are small, even this top size. 
...total number of tulip bulbs @ .09'%2 each ? bs ese er $ 
for 100 or more @ .08 each ECO cee A, S$: a tanees 
.... packages of one each of all 36 varieties @ 3.40 a pkg................ G5 acess 
“first size” 11-12cm bulbs, rainbow mixture in bags of 100. 
...bags—STANDARDS (Darwins, etc.) 30-40 kinds, per bag 6.50....$......cccccsse0 
....bags—PARROTS 8-10 kinds, per bag 6.50....$...........:.00 
....bags—PEONY FLOWERING 8-10 kinds, per bag 7.50....$...... 5 
...bags—DOUBLES 8-10 kinds, per bag 7.00....$.........c.c08 
DAFFODILS ("Heavy Mother" bulbs) 
Qty TYPE 
...AEROLITE—trumpet—primrose perianth, yellow trumpet. 
KING ALFRED—trumpet—golden yellow, frilled. 
...MRS. R. O. BACKHOUSE—trumpet—white, trumpet tinted pink. 
... MOUNT HOOD—trumpet—pure white, extra large. 
...DAISY SCHAEFFER—large cup—giant white, large yellow cup. 
...DICK WELLBAND—large cup—white with fiery orange crown. 
.. JOHN EVELYN—large cup—white, large yellow frilled open cup. 
...SELMA LAGERLOFF—large cup—broad perianth, orange and red crown. 
.... TUNIS—large cup—apricot-pink trumpet, large white perianth. 
... ALCIDA—short cup—white with red-edged cup. 
...BATH FLAME— short cup—yellow with orange-red cup. 
...DIANA KASNER—short cup—white with blood-red cup. 
... ACTEA—poeticus—targest poeticus, white with red eye. 
.. CHEERFULNESS—poetaz—double white, late. 
... GERANIUM—poetaz—large pure white, orange-red cup. 
...L’INNOCENCE—poetaz—white, soft orange cup. Fine for pots. 
... [RENE COPELAND—double—white with orange center. 
.... TEXAS—double—yellow with orange-red center. 
.... THALIA—triandus—always takes top in this class. 
GOLDEN SCEPTER—triandus—yellow. 
....total number of Heavy Mother bulbs at .20 each...........0.....0. $ 
for 100 or more .17¥2 each... $ 
... packages of one each of all 20 varieties at 3.75 a package... Syaeee 
Bags of 100 each “round, and small double-nosed” bulbs mixed: 
.... TRUMPETS—about 12-15 kinds. 
.. LARGE CUPS—about 12-15 kinds. 
.. SMALL CUPS—about 4-6 kinds. 
....POETAZ—about 6-8 kinds. 
... DOUBLES—about 6-8 kinds. 
. ALL TYPES MIXED. 
“total number of bags of 100 “Round and Small Double-Nosed” 
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HYACINTHS (["Exhibition" size bulbs) 
Hyacinths are graded commercially in six sizes: 
Exhibition size 19cm up Good second size 16-17cm 
Top size 18-19cm Bedding size 15-16cm 
Extra-second size 17-18cm Extra Miniatures 14-15cm 
We have only the Exhibition size. 
Qty 
...L’ INNOCENCE—white. 
PINK PEARL—pink. 
.. LA VICTOIRE—red. 
KING OF THE BLUES—dark blue. 
CITY OF HAARLEM—yellow. 
total number of Exhibition size bulbs @ .25 each oe... 
Total Bulb Order $ 
About Buying Bulbs 
The size of the bulb, as well as the variety, determines the price. 
Some “ads’’ stress the large size of the bloom, and show pictures of 
expensive kinds. Be sure you know the size of the bulb, and that the 
kind pictured is the kind selling for the low price. 
Daffodil bulbs, for instance, are graded commercially: 
Heavy Mother—the largest. 
Double-nosed—the size usually sold by better retailers. 
Round, and small double-nosed—most will bloom the first year. 
Small—sold by the bushel, or as “Bargain Specials.” 
GERANIUMS (rooted cuttings, labeled) 
Catalog prices on these geranium plantlets range widely. For simplicity wa 
have averaged them and [i i i 
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first. Minimum 4.50, spurns a 
Qty NOVELTY AND FANCY LEAF 
»-BRONZE BEAUTY—scalloped yellow-green leaves with narrow rust-red 
zone. Scarlet flowers. 
... CERISE CARNATION—double; cerise to light crimson, the edge of each 
petal sharply toothed. Medium size flowers in large clusters, carnation-like. 
-DISTINCTION—finely toothed green leaf with narrow black zone. 
DOUBLE NEW LIFE—double scarlet and white flowers, some petals all 
sea and some all white, others mixed. Small flowers with many narrow 
petals. 
* HAPPY THOUGHT—bright green leaves with large irregular yellow center. 
Vermilion flowers. 
... HILLS OF SNOW—silver bordered leaf, double dark red flower. 
ve ahaa CONN—salmon cactus flowering type with narrow rolled petals. 
ushy. 
; Adela Kalida green leaves with wide zone of rust-brown. Light salmon 
owers, 
MR. WREN—single bright vermilion flowers with white edge. Attractive 
and unusual. 
MRS. LANGUTH—silvery green leaves bordered white. Vermilion medium 
size flowers, 
MRS. PARKER—silver leaf, double pink flower. Slow grower. 
PINK POINSETTIA—double light orchid-pink, rolled and twisted petals. 
...ROSEBUD, APPLEBLOSSOM—very double; white with rose-red edging, 
green center and green stripes. 
ROSEBUD, MAGENTA—very double, deep crimson inside, lighter outside. 
Flowers hold rosebud form. 
ROSEBUD, PINK—very double, rose-red on inside, pink on outside of 
petals. Strong large plant. 
ROSEBUD, RED—red to scarlet flowers about half open. 
SILVERLEAF S. A. NUTT—white bordered leaf, double dark red flower. 
SILVER STAR—single white flower with narrow rolled petals. 
SKIES OF ITALY—green leaves edged yellow with strong brown zone 
apemed red. Leaves sharply lobed like maple leaves. Small single scarlet 
ower. 
.. SOUTHERN CROSS—larger flowers than other poinsettia types. Salmon 
coral. Strong grower. 
IVIES AND SEMI-IVIES 
... BRIDESMAID—soft orchid, very large flowers. Outstanding. 
IRMA—cross between zonal and ivy. Bright salmon coral with white double 
center. Good for pot or basket. 
.. JOSEPH WARREN—double, rich violet purple. Large flowers. 
JUDY—red semi-double flowers. Compact plant. 
.. MADAME MARGOT—variegated green and white ivy leaf; basket type. 
...ORANGE IVY—medium size flowers of bright orange. Vigorous. 
...ROBER’S LAVENDER—double orchid pink; large flowers of rosebud type. 
...ROSE ALLIANCE—large double rose-pink flowers. Cross between zonal 
and ivy. Good for pots or hanging baskets. 
... SYBIL HOLMES—rose flower of rosebud type. Compact plant. 
... VIOLET GEM—waxy dark zoned ivy leaf; large very double violet bloom. 
Good hanging basket type. 
... WHITE ROSEBUD 1VY—pure white member of the rosebud ivies. Unusual. 
ZONALS 
..ALWAYS—double, cream white flushed soft shrimp, deeper in center. 
Large flowers. 
...BETTER TIMES—double, large crimson flowers, compact plant. 
DREAMS—double, soft salmon coral. Large waxy flowers. 
DEBONAIR—semi-double, light orchid-pink with white in center. Large 
flowers in very large clusters. 
FIRE—single. Very bright red. Free-flowering and showy. 
.... FIREGLOW—double; soft but vivid orange scarlet. 
... FLARE—single; salmon coral. Very large flowers. 
FESTIVAL—double; salmon apricot. Medium to large flowers in good 
clusters. 
.... FORTUNE—double; white with rose-red margin. Large blooms. 
...GALLANT—semi-double; very large scarlet flowers. 
....GLEAM—double; soft apricot-orange. 
GLORY de FRANCE—double; shrimp shading to deeper center. Medium. 
.. HAAS SCARLET—double; large scarlet flowers on bushy plant. 
..IMP. MRS. LAWRENCE—semi-double; large light shrimp flowers. 
... JEAN OBERLE—double; white with pink shadings. 
...MADAME BUCHNER—double; large white flowers on bushy plant. 
....PRIDE OF CAMDEN—double; velvety red. Compact plant. 
...PAINTED LADY—single; red with white center. Medium size plant. 
....PINK PEARL—double; light pink with some white in center. 
SALMON SUPREME—semi-double; large salmon-apricot flowers. Bushy. 
SPRINGFIELD SCARLET—double; very large deep scarlet flowers with 
white center. 
... SPRINGFIELD VERMILION—double; large two-toned vermilion blooms. 
~.TANGO—single; orange. Large flowers and strong grower. 
...total number of rooted cuttings—first ten at .45 each............. Sees: 
all over ten at .40 each............ $ 0h eas 
OR one each of all 54 varieties for 19.00 ........c.cccccccccccceeseeseeeee Gee 
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We Guarantee Delivery of Good Material 
In Good Condition ‘ 
EPISCIAS 
(PLANTS FROM 2/4” POTS) 
These little aristocrats of house plants are too fragile to be grown com- 
mercially for retailers to handle. Thus they are in short supply, rare, expen- 
sive, and worth having. 
Of the same family as gloxinias and African violets, the superior, heavily 
eed foliage is topped by numerous “flame violets” followed by leathery 
erries, 
Good for pots, baskets, or trained on pot trellises. Must be kept above 55°. 
Shipped from October Ist to November 15th. 
MINIMUM SHIPMENT 4.50 
Qty 
CHOCOLATE SOLDIER—chocolate brown leaf with bright green ribs. 
Somewhat hairy. Scarlet bloom. 
KITTY—deep green with light green ribs and a faint touch of rose. Scarlet 
blossoms. 
SILVER SHEEN—bright silvery green leaves with tan edge. Scarlet flowers. 
. SPLENDENS—broad emerald leaves with silver bars and darker green 
checked edge. Scarlet bloom. 
- VERIDIFOLIA—smooth Nile green foliage. Trails more than most and 
flowers more freely. Scarlet. 
COCCINEA (Fulgida)—rich bronze leaves with strong silver sheen. Hairy 
__and slightly scalloped. Scarlet. 
total number of plants from 24” pots at 3 for 4.50.00... Sesa ee 
all over 3 for 1.25 each .......... Sener iso 
Total ~$i...0.00en 
