STERN’S THRILLING NEW INDOOR PLANT 
“CHRISTMAS | 
(Thermo-Treated Christmas-Flowering Giant Amaryllis) & 
GIANT FLOWERS! 
UP TO 9 INCHES ACROSS 
GIANT BULBS! 
AMAZING—BIG AS AN ORANGE 
Blazing Trumpet Flowers At Christmas ! 
Now you can have an amazing Christmas “flower show” 
that will astound your friends. Immense blooms up to 9 in- 
ches across. Spectacular in size and color. Never anything 
just like them. 
These colossal Stern's “Christmas Lilies’’ bloom months ear- 
lier than ordinary amaryllis because they are a special strain 
—especially treated for earlier bloom. Each bulb often pro- 
duces two or three enormous flower stalks—each stalk yields 
three and four gigantic blossoms of broad overlapping petals. 
Their blazing scarlet beauty will brighten your Christmas 
season with spectacular beauty. At least 1 plant is a “must” 
for any flower lover—3 or more make a breathtaking display! 
EASY TO GROW 
Plant these Stern's “Christmas Lilies’ in ordinary potting 
soil 6-8 weeks before the Christmas season. Water regularly. 
| HANDSOME AS A HOUSE PLANT — CHERISHED AS GIFT 
Stems LOVELY GLOXINIAS 
RARE IMPORTED SPECIMENS 
GUARANTEED TO BLOOM IN 90 DAYS IF YOU ORDER NOW 
We are proud to offer this new strain of imported Gloxinias unlike any 
seen before in America. They grow considerably larger than the American 
varieties producing 20 to 30 huge bell shaped flowers. Their vivid coloring, 
their luxurious foliage make these Stern's European-type Gloxinias a must 
for your indoor garden. A wonderful Christmas gift. For outstanding results 
feed with Miracle-Gro every 3 weeks. 
Heavily rooted, living plants in 2!/, inch pots. Ready to bloom in 90 days. 
(During short winter days blooming may be slightly delayed). 
OUR SUPPLY IS LIMITED SO PLEASE ORDER EARLY 
Red, White and Blue varieties—your choice of color. Postpaid: $1.50 Each; 3 for $4.25; 6 for $8.00. 
Stern’s SYSTEMIC 
INSECTICIDE 
New Insecticide Absorbed by Plants. Insects Bite Plant and Die! 
Keeps plants Free of Insects 3 to 5 Months with One Application. 
New discovery! Most exciting new principle of insect con- 
troll Stern's SYSTEMIC INSECTICIDE is applied to the soil 
—not a spray or a dust. Plants take up chemicals from the 
soil—through their roots—thereby repelling or killing insects that try 
to live on foliage or stem. For control of Mite, Aphids and Red Spider 
on African Violets and other flowering and ornamental plants such 
as Geraniums, Mums, Ivy, Ferns, Philodendron, Cyclamen. For flow- 
ering and ornamental plants only. 
A SENSATIONAL 
GIFT! CHRISTMAS 
INDOOR GARDEN. 
in hot, dry apartments. 
They thrive in any warm light location. (Not 
necessary to keep in dark). Within a few days 
They will flower even 
after planting, the huge flower buds appear. 
Each bulb will produce gorgeous blooms for 10 
or more years. 
Simple instructions sent with every shipment. 
GIANT IMPORTED BULBS—BLAZING DEEP RED. 
Postpaid: Each $3.75; 3 for $10.00. 
FOR YEAR-ROUND BEAUTY 
STERN’S “Favorite” 
AFRICAN VIOLETS 
Without the incomparable African 
Violet your indoor garden can not 
be complete. Its free flowering habit 
ease of culture and ability to stand house 
temperatures have made it the favorite 
American houseplant. 
Now you can enjoy “year-round” beauty 
from your African Violets. Simply keep the 
roots moist and feed every 3 weeks with 
Miracle-Gro. 2 
Low Cost ‘’Plant Insurance” 
Simple—Easy To Use—Economical 
NO spraying, dusting, messing, weigh- 
ing or burning. Simply place capsule 
on the soil of potted plant or spread 
contents of capsule over the soil, and 
water. When the chemicals are dis- 
solved into the soil, the plant ab- 
sorbs the insecticide, kills insects that 
attempt to feed on foliage and stem. 
Economical! One capsule treats plant 
in 4-inch pot for 3 to 5 months. Com- 
plete instructions in package. 
Each package contains 30 capsules— 
treats 30 or more house plants. Pro- 
tect all your lovely plants — apply 
now before insect damage begins. 
Insect-free plants grow larger—much 
more beautiful — give greatest satis- 
faction. Don't risk loss resulting from 
nasty insect infestation! 
PACKAGE POSTPAID: 
30 Capsule Treatments 
60 Capsule Treatments... 
90 Capsule Treatments....... 
(43 ) 
Heavily-rooted, living plants in 21/¢ inch pots. Budded 
—ready to bloom. Your choice af RED, PINK, BLUE 
and WHITE varieties. 
Postpaid: $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25; 6 for $8.00. 
AFRICAN VIOLET GROUP 
Group No. 24-493 
wn 5.50 Postpaid 
10.25 Postpaid 
