STOCKS COLUMN 
ORNAMENTAL BEAN 
43 Scarlet Runner—A variety of climbing bean 
having rich scarlet blooms and most useful for 
decorative purposes in covering arbors and un- 
sightly structures. Pkt. 10c. 
EVERLASTING FLOWERS 
Acroclinium Helichrysum 
Gomphrena Rhodanthe 
(Globe Amaranth) Statice 
Gypsophila Paniculata 
STATICE 
Sinuata — An 
everlasting flower. 
The plants throw 
large sprays of 
flowers which may 
be dried and make 
fine winter bou- 
quets. The seeds 
should be kept 
quite moist until 
germinated. An- 
nual. 
STATICE SINUATA 
1650 Kampf’s Tall Improved—Deep blue. 
1651 Blue 
652 Bright Yellow 
1653 Rosea Superba 
§54 White 
All at: Pkt. 15c; 12 oz. 50c. 
655 Mixed—Pkt. 15c; 2 oz. 45c. 
1657 Caspia — A lovely variety having blue 
minute flowers borne in long sprays, which is 
much used to mix with other flowers because 
of its dainty graceful effect. It is a hardy peren- 
nial. Pkt. 10c. 
1658 Latifolia—Large branching sprays of mi- 
nute lavender-blue flowers. Perennial. Pkt. 15c. 
1659 Perezii—A hardy perennial. The leaves 
are large and glossy and the flower stalks grow 
to a height of 2 feet or more akove the leaves 
and is crowned with a mass of small violet- 
blue flowers. Pkt. 10c. 
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A&M STOCKS 
Sow the seeds of Stocks in flats or cold frame and transplant to the garden when they are 
2 to 3 inches high. For winter bloom in Southern California they require sun cnd well drained 
soil and should be planted in July or August. A&M Stocks are selected to produce an average 
of 70% plants bearing double flowers. Stocks are an outstanding garden favorite because of 
their delicately colored spikes and fascinating fragrance. 
New Trysomic Hi-Double Stocks—85% or More Double Flowers 
No longer need you have the disappointment of having tco many singles in your Stocks 
as you will get 85 or more doubles out of 100 plants. These wonderful Stocks are of the 
same habit of growth and bear the same large flowers as the Giant Imperial Stocks. Colors 
are red, chamois, white, yellow, rose, lavender, navy blue. 
1692 Mixed Colors. 
Pkt. 50c; 3 pkts. $1.25; 1/16 oz. $2.50; 14 oz. $8.25 
Giant Imperial (Bismarck) 
This wonderful strain of Stocks is of branching habit making it possible to break long 
branches of flowers from the main stalk without injuring the pliant. The sweet perfume of Stocks 
make them mosi desirable for garden or for vases. Height 242 feet. 
1667 American Beauty 
1668 Antique Copper 
1669 Apple Blossom 
1670 Buttercup 
1671 Chamois 
1672 Dark Blue 
1674 Fiery Blood Red 
1675 Golden Ball 
1677 Lavender 
1678 Lilac 
1680 Rose 
1681 Shasta 
1683 Giant Imperial Mixed 
All at: Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c: Ye oz. 60c. 
Giants of California 
This magnificent Stock has the branching 
habit of Giant Imperial, but has even larger 
flowers on longer stems and is the best Stock 
yet introduced. Very early. Height 30 to 34 
inches. 
1701 Golden Gate—Yellow. 
1699 Mojave—Purple. 
1702 Monterey—Pink. 
703 Pacific—Blue. 
704 Santa Barbara—Chamois. 
1705 Santa Maria—White. 
1700 Sequoia—Rose carmine. ~ 
1706 Tahoe—Lavender. 
1707 The Redwoods—Blood red. 
1708 Yosemite—Rose. 
All at—Pkt. 25c; 3 pks. for 60c. 
1709 Exquisite Mixed—Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
Giant Perfection 
This is a perpetual branching type with long 
stems, making it very desirable for cutting. 
The percentage of doubles is high. Height 2 ft. 
1717 Mixture of All Colors—Pkt. 25c: ¥% oz. 50c. 
Early Mammoth Branching Nice 
This type is excellent for bedding and bor- 
ders and for cutting. Height 18 inches. 
1716 Giant Nice, Finest Mixed—Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 
40c. 
Large Flowering Ten Weeks 
1718 A&M Brilliant Mixed — Wonderful strain 
for bedding. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 15c: 4% oz. 65c. 
Column or Excelsior 
1712 Mixed — Each plant produces only one 
huge spike. All the vigor is concentrated to 
make one spike with extra large flowers. Set 
plants 6 inches apart. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
STOCKS, TEN WEEKS 
SUN FLOWER (Helianthus) 
These hardy annual flowers need plenty of 
sunlight and a well drained soil to make them 
thrive. 
1723 Sun Gold (Double)—Large, massive, bright 
yellow flowers, height 3-4 feet. Pkt. 15c; Y2 oz. 
50c. 
1724 Red Sunflower—Dark centered flowers of 
bright chestnut red, merging to a yellow at the 
tips. Height 6 feet. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 
1725 Mammoth Russian—Is planted largely for 
seed. It also makes a good windbreak and a 
very ornamental background. Pkt. 10c. 
1720 Miniature Excelsior Hybrids—Single flow- 
ers 242-3 inches across in red, purple, brown, 
lemon. Height 5 feet. Pkt. 10c: 42 oz. 95c. 
TITHONIA (Mexican Sunflower) 
1855 Torch (AAS)— Brilliant orange scarlet 
flowers, similar to a small flowered single 
dahlia, borne on compact 4-foot plants. Very 
desirable for backgrounds or tall borders. As 
easily grown as a Zinnia. Thrives in hot 
weather. Pkt. 15c. 
SWAN RIVER DAISY 
See Brachycome 
SWEET WILLIAM 
Dianthus Barbatus 
A hardy biennial blooming the second year 
from seed. Grows 1 to 2 feet high and bears its 
flowers in clusters at the end of a stiff stem. 
1840 Newport Pink. 1842 Single Mixed. 
1841 Scarlet Beauty. 1843 Double Mixed. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15c: ¥ oz. 60c. 
1844 Annual Single Mixed Fine mixture 
blooming the first year. Pkt. 10c: % oz. 50c. 
1845 Dwarf Alpine Mixed—A very dwarf va- 
riety only 4 inches tall. Pkt. 15c. 
TRITOMA 
1859 Luminous Hybrids—Red Hot Poker. Flow- 
ers range in color from deep yellow to coral, 
orange and scarlet with some very striking 
combinations. Pkt. 25c. 
