EVE GOT A LOT 
F YOUNG 
WE'RE 64 YEARS OLD IN THE 
SEED BUSINESS - - - 
Yes ... 64 years of catering to the planting needs of 
San Antonio and Southwest Texas. Not only catering we 
might add, but SPECIALIZING. Familiar with the seed 
which does well only in this area, we refuse to sell any other 
which has failed to make a good yield, either in vegetables 
or a profuse bloom in flowers. 
Our Gardening Knowledge 
Is A Combination Of The 
Old And The New ... 
We’ve learned from all of you, our friends and customers, 
that no one knows everything there is to know about success- 
ful gardening so we’ve taken your experience ... and ours 
. and combined them. The old-fashioned, well-established 
know-how, we’ve kept and added to this combination—and in 
addition—we’ve also mixed in everything NEW in the way 
of ideas, methods and products which have proven of real and 
practical value. That’s why STAFFEL’S gardening service 
has been of so much value to our customers and why hun- 
dreds of new and satisfied customers are yearly added to 
our long list of friends. 
COMESINGIOCSERSUS 2am. WETaBE 
REAL; HAPPY TORSEE YOU... - 
TWO 
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 
ANNUALS may be classed according to time that their seed may be 
nel There are annuals which are known as hardy (ha). They are not 
hardy in the sense that the plants themselves live through cold spells but 
are hardy in that their seeds will stand the rigors of winter out of doors 
if provided protection of some sort. These are best planted in the Fall. 
Tender annuals (ta) are those whose foliage cannot stand cold of any sort. 
These should not be sown out of doors until all danger of frost is past. 
PERENNIALS are those flowers which reseed themselves by virtue of the 
seed being hardy enough to withstand extreme cold or prolonged moisture 
without germinating. Usually remain dormant until the warmth of spring 
invites them to bloom again. 
(p) 
(ba) BI-ANNUALS are those which actually are either perennials and an- 
nuals but can be treated as one or the other depending on the weather. 
Snapdragons and stocks, for instance, are really bi-annuals but for practical 
purposes are treated as annuals. Anchusa, Alyssum and Iceland Poppies, 
on the other hand, altho technically perennial, should be considered strictly 
one-timers if their seed is subjected to an extremely cold winter. 
AMARANTHUS (a) 
Attractive foliage plants growing 3 to 4 feet high. Make beautiful back- 
grounds or can be set in groups for spectacular display. Ideal for foundation 
planting. Plant in open location, do not keep too moist. Sow early in protected 
seed beds; late in open ground. 
TRI-COLOR. Here’s a vivid-colored variety having leaf 
whorls of brilliant scarlet, green and golden yellow leaves. 
10c Pkt. $1.50 oz. 
MOLTEN FIRE. Deep maroon foliage, each branch being 
topped fiery crimson. 10c Pkt. $2.00 oz. 
AGERATUM (a) 
Floss Flower. Attractive and bushy growing. Grows rapidly and mzkes wooly 
flower heads in shades of white ond blue. An attractive bedding plant and 
ideal for borders. Sow seed in early Spring; thin 8 to 10 inches apart. 
MIDGET BLUE. An All-American Winner. Shrub is dwarf, 
about 5 inches and smothered with true ageratum blue 
flowers. 10c Pkt. $5.00 oz. 
ALYSSUM (a) 
Madwort. Splendid for edging and bedding. 
bloom a few weeks after planting. 
Thin plants 4 to 5 inches apart. 
CARPET OF SNOW. Spreading growth, 8 inch height make 
completely cover plants until late fall. 10c Pkt. $2.00 oz. 
VIOLET QUEEN. Large heads of fragrant, cheerful-faced 
bright clear violet flowers with a few top center ones in the 
cluster being white. A free and continuous bloomer. Height: 
Very ecsy to grow and begins 
Sow seed in early Spring in sunny location. 
5 inches. 10c Pkt. $2.00 oz. 
ROYAL CARPET—See back page for description. 
10ce Pkt. $6.75 oz. 
ANCHUSA (a) 
SUMMER FORGET-ME-NOT. An attractive, prolific plant 
with many long stems, each topped with 5 petaled flowers, 
about 1 inch across in unusual shades of lilac, blue, scarlet, 
brick red and others. Ideai for edgings; lovely in porch or 
window boxes, rock gardens and pots. 8 to 10 inches tall. 
10c Pkt. $1.00 oz. 
ASTERS (a) 
Giant Improved Crego 
Everybody’s in love with this one. Large flowers, 4 to 5 
inches across with long, ribbon-like, gracefully curled and 
twisted petals which gives them a lovely, fluffy appearance. 
Long stemmed and fine for cutting. Strong growing of branch 
habit, 2 feet tall and bloom in midseason. Sow seeds early in 
hot beds or indoor boxes. When weather is really warm and 
settled, transplant to open ground about 1 foot apart. Rich 
ground and sunny location are necessary. Wilt resistant. 
Crimson Rose Pink Purple White Mixed Colors 
Single Colors $1.50 oz. Mixed $1.25 02. 
All Flower Seed 10c Pkt. 
Unless Otherwise Specified. 
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