42 GRAND RAPIDS GROWERS, Inc., Grand Rapids, Michigan 
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Atyssuun Saxatile Compactum (Perennial) 
Alyssum (©) 
(SWEET ALYSSUM) 
(60,000 seeds per 02.) 
Very popular border flower. Dwarf habit, blooming until killed 
by frost. Fine for beds, borders and vases. 
LITTLE GEM. Erect; white. 
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 ozs., $3.50. 
VIOLET QUEEN. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
CARPET OF SNOW 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 30c; 1 oz., $1.00; 4 ozs., $3.50. 
PROCUMBENS, ROYAL CARPET. 4.4.5. '53. Brilliant new 
gem for the garden. The spreading compact habit and rich violet- 
purple color should be an excellent companion to Carpet of Snow. 
Height 3 inches; spread 12 inches. 
Pkt., 25c: 4 oz., $1.25; 1 oz., $4.00; 4 ozs., $12.00. 
Alyssum ©) 
SAXATILE COMPACTUM. (Basket of Gold.) 9 inches high. 
Blooms in May and June, producing masses of golden flowers 
very early. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 55¢; 1 oz., $1.65. 
ANCHUSA ITALICA. Dropmore. Pkt., 15c. 
ARABIS ALPINA (Rock Cress). Pkt., 15e. 
ARCTOTIS. Large Flowered Hybrids. Pkt., 25c. 
ARMERIA, Formosa Hybrids. Pkt., 25c. 
Wilt-Resistant Asters | 
(12,000 seeds per oz.) 
GIANT CREGO. The flowers are of immense size, usually from 4 to 5 
inches in diameter, and borne on stems 12 inches or more in length. 
Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.50; 4 ozs., $5.00. 
QUEEN OF THE MARKET. Best early Aster, usually in full bloom two 
weeks before most others begin to blossom. Graceful spreading habit. 
Mixed, all colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.50; 4 ozs., $5.00 
AMERICAN BEAUTY. Early flowering. Mixed colors. 
V4 oz., 90c; 1 oz., $2.50; 4 ozs., $7.50. 
HEART OF FRANCE. Dark ruby-red variety; large double flowers, beau- 
tiful type. Most outstanding Aster. 
Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 80c; 1 oz., $2.50; 4 ozs. $7.50. 
POWDERPUFF. (New). A mixture of all colors, including shell-pink, 
azure, lavender and various blues as well as many other colors. A new 
bouquet type with 2 ft. V-shaped plants, a foot across topped with 15 to 
20 fully double puffball cut flowers. 
V4 oz., $1.25; oz., $4.00. postpaid. 
GIANT CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE. Flowers large, with loosely placed 
outer petals contrasting with creamy yellow or blue centers, giving a lazy 
effect which is quite delightful. The rogues and off types bloom first and 
the Giant Sunshine later. Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
GIANT BRANCHING. Mixed colors. 
Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 75; 1 oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $7.00. 
DOUBLE AMERICAN BRANCHING. Mixed. 
Pkt., 15c. 
Balsam (LADY SLIPPER) (A) 
2,400 seeds per 07. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED MIXED. An old fa- 
vorite garden flower, producing gorgeous masses of beau- 
tiful, colored double flowers throughout the season. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c; 1 oz., 90c; 4 ozs., $2.50. 
Dwarf Bush Balsam 
Flowers form a pretty rich bouquet of double rose-like 
flowers about foliage. In separate colors and mixed. CIN- 
NABAR (brilliant red); ROSE; WHITE REFLECTED 
ROSE: WHITE; SCARLET; TORCH (dwarf vermilion- 
red.) 
SPECIAL MIXTURE. All of the above colors in a well 
balanced mixture or in straight colors as wanted. 
Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 75¢; 1 oz., $2.00; 4 ozs., $6.25. 
Giant Crego Aster 
Baby’s Breath 
(GYPSOPHILA) (A) 
(25,000 seeds per oz.) 
Graceful plants of fairy-like growth. Large flowering, 
pure white, of free, easy growth. Much in demand for cut- 
ting and combining with other flowers for bouquets and 
vases. Several sowings should be made during the season 
to keep up the supply. 
Pkt., 10c; 1 oz., 35¢; 4 ozs., $1.00. 
GYPSOPHILA (P) Paniculata. Double white. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., $1.50. 
BLUE LACE FLOWER. (A) Coeruleus. Blue. Pkt., 15¢. 
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