(Annual). Will 
Canterbury Bells (Annuab. will 
in less than six months. The- plant 
grows 2 to 2% feet tall, each plant 
having from 6 to 8 spikes-of bloom. We 
offer mixed colors only. Pkt. 10c. 
° ° (Eschscholtzia ). 
California Poppy  (isehscholtria) : 
and brilliant poppy-like flowers pro- 
duced on a low-growing and finely-cut 
silver foliage will bloom freely from 
spring until frost. Seed must be sown 
where they are to remain. Plants are 
about 12 inches tall. 
Golden West. Yel- 
low orange center. 
igabdion. alive, 
Lovely. Carmine 
rose, suffused salm- 
on. Dwarf. Pkt. 10c. 
Ramona Hybrids. 
Flowers are beauti- 
fully frilled and in- 
curved. Pkt. 15c. 
Hybrida Dwarf 
Erecta Mixed. Pkt. 
10c. 
Aurantiaca. Orange, 
spreads. Pkt. 10c. 
Canna Cannas can be grown from 
seed if planted early. Seed 
germinates irregularly in two to four 
weeks. Plants 2% to 4 feet tall. Mix- 
ture from newest warieties. Pkt. 10c. 
California Poppy 
Everlasting or Straw Flowers 
Dry Flowers for Winter Bouquets 
Acroclinium. 
Chinese Lantern. 
Honesty. 
Physalis. 
Globe Amaranth. Statice. 
Helichrysum. xXeranthemum. 
H H This is a very 
Cardinal Climber se wetiget in 
growing climber, attaining a height of 
25 feet, with deep cardinal-red flowers 
and fern-like foliage. Flowers are 
about one inch in diameter and are 
borne in clusters five to seven blooms 
each from mid-summer till frost. Does 
best in a sunny situation and rich soil. 
Pkt. 15c. 
5 Chabaud’s Giant Double. 
Carnation Blooms 5. to 6 “months 
from sowing. Vigorous erect plants 
produce double, clove-scented flowers 
of large size. Grows 18 inches high. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 25c. 
MARGUERITE. Bloom in about five 
months after sowing, in shades of red, 
pink, white, and variegated. Most beau- 
tiful for cut flowers and very fragrant. 
Seeds should be sown indoors in Feb- 
ruary and transplanted to the open 
when all .danger of frost is past. 
Height, 18 to 20 inches. All colors mix- 
ed. Pkt. 25c. 
(Ricinus). Ornamental 
Castor Bean D lainseus -or (sta tevdsy, 
growth and picturesque foliage, with 
brilliant colored blossoms, producing a 
tropical effect. It thrives in rich well- 
drained sandy or clay loam, but is not 
suited for stiff clay or very sandy soil. 
ZANZIBARIENSIS. The ornamental 
leaves of a variety of colors beautifully 
lobed, are 21% to 4 feet across. Each 
plant thickly set from top to bottom. 
Height 10 to 12 feet. Pkt. 15c, 1 oz. 60c. 
MUO. Height 5 to 12 feet. Pkt. 15c, 
Oz. 
60c. 
Cut-Flower 
Mixture 
Twenty five 
named varie- 
ties in a well 
balanced vari- 
ety of color, 
that will pro- 
duce beautiful 
cut flowers 
from early 
fesummer until 
late in the fall. 
PEt. 10c, 
H H ss (Chinese Woolfiow- 
Celosia Childsii Oar code enna a 
to 3 feet high. Many branches are 
thrown out, each bearing a wooly-like 
ball of scarlet. These blooms continue 
to multiply and enlarge until killed by 
frost. ekty 10c; 
Celosia Cristata 
annuals of easy 
large comb-like heads. 
light soil, not too rich. 
TALL. MIXED. 24 to 30 in. Pkt. 10c. 
DWARF. MIXED. 8 to 12 in. Pkt. 10c. 
TALL ROYAL VELVET. Rich car- 
mine-crimson. Pkt. 10c. 
CELOSIA (TOREADOR), All Amer- 
ica 1955. Large comb up to 12 inches 
across. Bright red with scarlet. Stems 
sturdy excellent for bedding and cut- 
ting. Height 18-20 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
(Coeksecomb). 
Freely flowering 
culture, producing 
Does best in 
Celosia 
Dwarf 
Cristata 
5% 
H (Feathered Cocks- 
Celosia Plumosa (Feaineri ese are 
extra fine in groups, similar to the 
Cristata in habit of growth. Blossoms 
are slender, of a feathery appearance. 
Height 18 to 24 inches. Mixed. PKt. 10c. 
GOLDEN FLEECE. Golden yellow 
feathery spikes on good strong stems. 
Excellent for pot or garden. Pkt., 1dc. 
PAMPAS PLUME.: Giant ‘flowers in 
bronze, copper, gold and sunset shades. 
jetite, UNseK 
DWARF FIERY FEATHER. Bright 
scarlet, 12 inches. Pkt. 15c. 
DWARF GOLDEN FEATHER. Gold- 
en yellow, 12 inches. Pkt. 15c. 
(Double Bach- 
elor’s Button 
or Cornflower). 
The taller va- 
rieties listed 
below are Dou- 
ble Giant 
strains, fine for 
cutting. Plants 
grow 2 to 2% 
feet high. 
Black Boy, 
black maroon; 
Pinkie, rose 
pink; Red Boy, 
dark red; Blue 
Boy, true corn- 
flower blue; 
Snowman, 
white; also in 
mixed colors. 
Pkt. 10c. 
CENTAUREA CYANUS DWARF 
JUBILEE GEM. Plants are dwarf, 
compact, about 1 foot tall, and covered 
with vivid blue, double blooms. Fine 
for rockery, garden and as a pot plant. 
Does best in semi-shade. Pkt. 15c. 
iols (Sweet Sul- 
Centaurea Imperialis Sereda 
sweet scented, artistic-shaped flowers 
are borne on long, strong stems, and 
when cut will stand for days in good 
condition. It is of easy culture and one 
of the best annuals for cut flowers. 
Blooms all summer. Height, 15 to 24 
inches. Finest mixed. Pkt.. 15c. 
-———— Climbing Vines from Seed 
Balloon Vine. Ipomea. 
Cardinal Climber. Moon Flower. 
Centaurea Cyanus 
Centaurea Cyanus 
or Bachelor’s Button 
Cobaea. Morning Glory. 
Cypress Vine. Nasturtium, tall. 
Dolichos. Scarlet Runner. 
Gourds. Thunbergia. 
Hyacinth Bean. | 
Extensively grown 
Chrysanthemum for cut. flowers. 
Grow 12 to 24 inches high, and pro- 
duce on long stems large flowers re- 
sembling the daisy. Flowers June 
until frost. Double-mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
SINGLE MERRY MIXTURE. Bright 
hued tri-colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Clarkia Elegans 
Bright and attrac- 
tive annuals. They 
thrive in sun, or 
shade, growing 2 to 
2% feet high, with 
masses of double 
flowers and buds 
which will all open 
in water when cut. 
Blooms July and 
August. Mixed col- 
ors. Pt. Loe. 
Clarkia Elegans 
—— Best Annuals for Cemetery —— 
Ageratum. Lobelia. 
Alyssum, Pansy. 
Coleus. Petunia. 
Geranium. Portulacca. 
Cleome 
(Spider Plant). 
Showy and in- 
teresting be- 
cause of the 
long spidery 
stamens and 
showy petals. 
Does well in 
sandy soils and 
sunny, situa- 
Lions. Ae ood 
bee plant. 
GIANT PINK 
Os ae 
a an at- 
Cleome tractive border 
plant, 4 feet high. Flowers of a de- 
lightful refreshing pink. ‘Blooms from 
Junesuntil frost. Pkt, tbc: 
HELEN CAMPBELL. Flowers pure 
white, plant 4 feet high. Pkt. 15c. 
; Climbing Vines Special Mixture —— 
This mixture consists of Morning 
Glory, Hyacinth Bean, Wild Cucum- 
ber, Cypress Vine, Ipomea, Climb- 
ing Nasturtiums, ete. Pkt. 10c. 
(Cathedral Bells). 
Cobaea Scandens (Cathedral Bells). 
somest and most rapid growing of the 
annual -climbers. Climbs twenty to 
thirty feet in a season. The flowers are 
bell shaped, white or blue color. Should 
be started indoors. Blue. PEt. 15c. 
C (Job’s Tears). An 
Coix Lachryma ornamental grass 
with broad leaves and shiny, pearly- 
like beads. Height from 30 to 40 inches. 
Plant early in the spring. Pkt. 10ce. 
Coleus Brilliant colored foliage plants 
' for beds, borders and edgings. 
Avalon Strain. Gay colors, medium leaf. 
Rot eee pies 
Corn, Ornamental Indian 
(Squaw). The ears of corn have multi- 
colored kernels, much desired for orna- 
mental decorations. Pkt. 10c. 
(Chinese Forget-me- 
Cynoglossum not). An’annual of 
easiest culture forming strong plants 
about 18 inches high, producing sprays 
of flowers delicately scented through 
the summer. Amabile. Blue. Pkt. 15c. 
Amabile. Pink. Pkt. 15c. 
CYNOGLOSSUM. FIRMAMENT. A 
new dwarf type of Chinese Forget-me- 
not of rich blue color. 15 to 18 inches 
high and bushy. Hasy to grow. Pkt. 15e. 
