CLARKIA ELEGANS 
CLARKIA (a) Grp. 3 
A truly charming annual of the most graceful 
hab:t, flowering in July. Large numbers of 
double almond-like flowers in long racemes. 
Elegans. Double choice mixed with pink, 
red, salmon, lavender and white colors. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
COCKSCOMB 
Celosia (a) Grp. 4 
A showy annual producing massive heads of 
bloom in rich shades of crimson and yellow. 
Cristata. Choice mixed. Height 9 to 18 
inches. Pkt. 15c. 
Plumosa (Improved Feather Type). Choice 
mixed. Height 2 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
LONG SPURRED COLUMBINE 
COLUMBINE 
Aquilegia (p) Grp. 5 
These are among the most beautiful of spring 
and early summer flowers; very effective when 
grown in the herbaceous border or in groups 
among shrubbery. Long-spurred flowers on 
graceful stems 2 feet or more above the fern- 
like. foliage. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain. One of the 
finest tall strains ever developed, long- 
spurred, large flowers, in a splendid mix- 
ture of colors. Mixture. Pkt. 25c. 
Long-Spurred Blue Shades. Larger flow- 
ered than the other colors, these are of 
the most beautiful shades of blue rang- 
ing from azure blue through Belladonna 
to the Forget-me-not, all with a rich 
cream center. Blooming the first year 
from seed in most climates. Pkt. 25c. 
CORAL BELLS 
Heuchera (p) Grp. 5 
A low growing hardy perennial plant with 
heart shaped leaves, which form a low clump 
6 to 8.inches high and bearing during summer, 
loose graceful sprays of red flowers in great 
profusion. 
Spitfire. Large, rich scarlet. Pkt. 25c. 
COREOPSIS (p) Grp. 5 
One of our most popular perennials, the at- 
tractive flowers are borne in great profusion and 
are excellent for cutting. Height, 3 feet. 
Grandiflora Double Sunburst. The double 
flowers are large, 112 to 2 inches across, 
deep golden yellow, and are excellent for 
cutting as well as for garden decoration. 
tee Nees plants are easy to grow. 
t. 15c. 
COSMOS (a) Grp. 3 
There old favorites supply a generous color- 
ful effect during late summer and fall. Fine for 
cutting as the flowers last well in water. 
Early Klondyke Orange Flare. The long- 
stemmed flowers of bright, vivid orange 
are freely borne on 2 to 3 foot plants. It 
blooms very early, midsummer, and con- 
tinues until frost. Pkt. 15c. 
*Fiesta. All America Winner 1952. There 
is true scarlet in these ruffled flowers. 
Early, heat-loving, easy to grow. A com- 
pact 244’ plant with a riot of bloom all 
summer long. A cut flower for the house 
and a handsome border subject. Pkt. 25c. 
SENSATION COSMOS 
A superior type for cutting and all 
around use. Flowers 4 to 5 inches across 
on 3 to 4-foot plants. 
Dazzler. A luscious shade of velvety 
crimson maroon. Pkt. 15c. 
Pinkie. A delightful rose-pink. Pkt. 15c. 
Purity. Glistening white. Pkt. 15c. 
*Radiance. 1948 All America Winner. 
Striking deep rose and rich crimson; the 
first bi-color Cosmos ever to be devel- 
oped. Pkt. 15c. 
AN 
CYNOGLOSSUM FIRMAMENT 
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CYNOGLOSSUM (a) Grp. 2 
Blue Chinese Forget-Me-Not 
Firmament. A hardy annual of the easiest 
culture, forming strong plants about 18 
inches high and producing through the 
summer months sprays of Forget-Me-Not- 
like flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
DAHLIAS 
From Seed (rp) Grp. 5 
Improved Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. These 
double and semi-double Dahlias grow 
from 18 inches to 2 feet tall and come in 
many delightful shades. Plants are com- 
pact and are as easy to grow as Zinnias. 
Bem the whole summer. Mixed colors. 
t225¢:; 
See pages 32-33 for DAHLIA TUBERS. 
There t4 a Ylower for Every Snot 
FOR LIGHT SHADE 
Aquilegia (Columbine) 
Digitalis (Foxglove) 
Nasturtium 
Begonias 
Pansy 
Stock 
Snapdragons 
Nemophila 
Petunia (Fringed and 
Ruffled) 
Ageratum 
Alyssum 
Lobelia 
Nemesia 
FOR EDGINGS 
Low Growing Annuals 
Bellis, English Daisy 
Blue Cup Flower 
Nasturtium, Dwarf 
Pansy 
Portulaca 
and Season... 
FOR FALL BLOOM 
Sow in Summer 
Make an additional sow- 
ing of, these flowers in 
mid-summer for fall 
blooms. 
Calendula 
Candytuft 
California Poppy 
Dwarf Marigold 
Phlox Drummondi 
Sweet Alyssum 
Zinnia, Lilliput 
FOR HOT and DRY 
PLACES 
Portulaca 
California Poppy 
Shirley Poppy 
Swan River Daisy 
Zinnia 
Marigold 
Bedding Petunia 
Watch for illustrated cultural tips on successful gardening dispersed throughout 
this catalog. 
FOR COVERING 
Annual Vines 
Scarlet Runner Bean 
Black Eyed Susan Vine 
Canary Bird Vine 
Ornamental Gourds 
Morning Glory 
Nasturtium (Climbing) 
Sweet Peas 
FOR 
CONTINUOUS BLOOM 
Sow Every 3 Weeks 
Alyssum 
Calliopsis 
Candytuft 
Bachelor Button 
Gypsophila 
Mignonette 
Shirley Poppy 
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