GERMAINS _, 
AMERICAS 
FAVORITE 
you see in florists’ windows. 
ALYSSUM—Royal Carpet. A brilliant new gem for 
the garden. The spreading compact habit and rich 
velvet purple color is wonderfully effective in low bor- 
der plantings, edgings, carpet bedding, etc. Hardy 
annual, easy to grow, gives season-long bloom. Height 
3 inches with 12 inch spread. No. 2048A—Pkt. 25¢ 
ASTER—Crego Mixed. Immense blooms with broad 
gracefully curved petals, borne on long, strong stems. 
Bloom mid-summer until frost. No. 2280A—Pkt. 25¢ 
CARNATION—Chabaud’s Mixed. Superb French 
Giant florists’ quality carnations. Gorgeous blooms the 
first season from seed sown in early spring. 
No. 2590A—Pkt. 25¢ 
COSMOS—Fiesta. The festival colors of Old Mexico, 
combined in one flower by the plant breeder’s magic. 
The flowers are semi-double, ruffled, borne like tropical 
birds amidst lacy foliage. A charming cut flower and 
handsome border subject for the garden. A hardy an- 
nual of compact growth, 21% feet in height. 
No. 2777A—Pkt. 2 ; 
MARIGOLD—AII Double Sunset Giants. Flowers are 
of gigantic size and every flower is fully double. Bloom 
profusely throughout the summer. No. 3358A—Pkt. 25¢ 
MORNING GLORY—Heavenly Blue. A profusion of 
extra early, intense blue flowers up to 4 inches in diame- 
ter. Ideal for arbors, trellises, etc. No. 3201A—Pkt. 25¢ 
NASTURTIUM—Double Gleam Hybrids Mixed. 
Large double and semi-double blooms are held well 
above silvery green foliage, forming a veritable sheet 
of gay brilliant color. No. 3430A—Pkt. 25¢ 
PANSY—Swiss Giants. The most richly colored strain 
for Spectacular Exhibition Blooms! 
The Packets listed below contain only the very finest, exceptional seed strains of 
America's most popular flowers. These seeds are the result of many years of careful 
growing, expert selection and hybridizing by Germain's experienced staff of plant 
breeders and hybridists. They will give you the huge, showy and colorful blooms that 
PETUNIA—California Giant Ruffled. The largest 
and loveliest single ruffled and frilled petunias grown 
anywhere in the world. No. 3602A—Pkt. 25¢ 
PORTULACA—AIl Double Mixed. Beautiful large 
flowered, all double strain that blooms profusely all 
summer, thrives in any soil and location. No. 3720A— 
Pkt. 25¢ 
SNAPDRAGON—Tetra Mixed. Medium tall, bear- 
ing exceptionally heavy flower spikes with numerous 
large florets very closely placed on stem. 
No. 2121A—Pkt. 2 
SWEET PEAS—Cuthbertson Mixed. Large, daintily 
waved, very fragrant, long stemmed Sweet Peas, earlier 
flowering and more resistant to heat than other varie- 
ties. No. 4419A—Pkt. 25¢ 
ZINNIA—Blaze. Outstanding for the uniform double- 
ness of its fluffy, gracefully quilted petals which reach 
514 inches across. Very free flowering, plants 28 to 32 
inches tall. No. 4191A—Pkt. 25¢ 
ZINNIA—California Giants. Huge, superbly beauti- 
ful flowers in an array of brilliant colors. For gay 
flower beds and borders. No. 4168A—Pkt. 25¢ 
ZINNIA—Lucky Strike. "Far superior to any Zinnia 
ever grown,” say leading Park Superintendents from 
coast to coast, after special nation-wide trial plantings 
in major U. S. parks. 
In “Lucky Strike’ you'll have the newest color shades 
you've ever seen. Exotic two and three tone harmonies, 
vibrant red and crimsons, orange and yellow with bi- 
color overtones, thrilling lavender-violet, lovely rose 
and salmon-pink shades, all new exciting flowers. Many 
in shades you've never seen before. Huge blooms, with 
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ZINNIA—Peppermint Stick. 4 striking novelty and 
surprisingly attractive cut flower Zinnia. The flowers 
are large and deep centered; the plants well branched 
and vigorous, producing a wealth of blooms for months 
from early summer until fall. Hardy annual, 1/2 to 2 
feet in height. No. 4136A—Pkt. 25¢ 
ZINNIA—Persian Carpet. Like tiny dahlias, each 
with its pointed petals tipped with contrast, these per- 
fect miniature zinnias make the ideal garden edging 
subject. They are perfect also for window boxes, apart- 
of giant Pansies in existence. Especially famous for extra long stems, in the modern type, on vigorous 3-foot ment gardens, etc.; easy to grow, thriving on heat, 
superb mid-blue, mahogany and red shades. plants that bloom profusely the entire season. they produce a wealth of blooms with fine stems for 
No. 3537A—Pkt. 25¢ No. 4129A—Pkt. 25¢ cutting. No. 4116A—Pkt. 25¢ 
Italian 
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ptceroclintam = Strawflowers pbuchasa  Forget-Me-Not rAmarauthus = Amaranth 
Annual Bedding, Cutting Full Sun Perennial Background Sun Annual Background Full Sun 
Pretty daisy-like flowers of satiny appearance that last 
for years when dried. For drying cut in bud. 
2009 Giant Flowered Hybrids. Extra large flowers. 
New mixture includes white, chamois, flesh and rose. 
Pkt. 15¢ 
pAqeratum 
= Floss Flower 
Annual Low Border Full Sun 
Fragrant, soft plush-like little flowers. Their dense 
compact clusters completely cover the plant. Bloom all 
summer. 
2024 Blue Cap. Close heads of rich blue_flowers. 
Compact dome-shaped flowers. 6 in. Pkt. 25¢ 
2027 Blue Perfection. Larger amethyst-blue flowers, 
almost hide the bushy 9-inch plants. Pkt. 15¢ 
Sweet Alyssum or 
stlyssum ~ Mad Wort 
Annual Low Edging Sun or Half Shade 
Pretty, sweetly scented, useful for borders, edging, win- 
dow boxes, hanging baskets and rock work. Flowers 
profusely all year in warm climates. 
2039 Sweet (Maritimum) Spreading habit, 8 in. tall. 
Pure white, very free flowering. 1/2 oz. 75¢; Pkt 10¢ 
2041 Little Gem. Erect. 6 in. Pure white, perfect 
border. Pkt. 15¢ 
2045 Carpet of Snow. Very dwarf, 4 in. Spreads 
in carpetlike moss of white, entire season. Pkt. 10¢ 
2044 Lilac Queen. Lavender Lilac. Pkt. 10¢ 
2043 Violet Queen. Bright violet flowers in large 
heads. Lovely, fragrant dwarf border. 6 in. Pkt. 15¢ 
2047 Saxatile. Pkt. 15¢ 
Graceful sprays of forget-me-not-like flowers from early 
summer until late fall. 
2069 Italica. Tall 5 ft. bush, with rich clear blue 
sprays of flowers. Effective as background. Pkt. 15¢ 
Neu Princess -bsters 
The newest and loveliest of the Crested Center Asters, 
especially prized for cut flowers. Blossoms 3” to 3/4”, 
early flowering, practically 100% wilt resistant. 
2349 Bonnie. 
Salmon rose, golden center. Pkt. 15¢ 
2348 Amne. Peach Pkt. 15¢ 
2346 Barbara. Orchid. Pkt. 15¢ 
2347 Golden Sheaf. Yellow. Pkt. 15¢ 
2351 Princess Mixed. Pkt. 15¢ 
pbmerican Grauching résters 
(Wilt Resistant) 
This famous strain of branching Asters is deservedly 
popular. The flowers are of good size, very double. 
2291 Crimson. Intense, crimson red. Pkt. 15¢ 
2292 Flesh. Clear even light pink. Pkt. 15¢ 
2293 Lavender. Blue lavender. Pkt. 15¢ 
2294 Purple. Perfect flower. Deep violet. Pkt. 15¢ 
2295 Rose Pink. Charming, bright rose. Pkt. 15¢ 
2296 White. Large, well-formed flowers. Pkt. 15¢ 
2300 American Branching. All colors mixed. Pkt. 15¢ 
2320 Aster King Mixed. Mixed W.R. Pkt. 25¢ 
AGERATUM 
ACROCLINIUM 
AMARANTHUS ANEMONE 
[33] 
Ornamental foliage. Highly decorative for background. 
Midsummer until frost. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
2056 Tricolor (Joseph's Coat) Showy variegated red, 
green and white. 2 Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10¢ 
rbutotts = Large African Daisy 
Annual Bedding, Border Sun 
2205 New Hybrid Mixed. Large showy flowers in 
orange, terra cotta, yellow, salmon, carmine. 
; Pkt. 25¢ 
2204 Grandis. A wealth of large daisy-like flowers, 
white with a steel blue reverse, excellent. 
VY Oz. SO¢; Pkt. 15¢ 
California Giant rbsters 
The immense, feathery, Chrysanthemum-like flowers 
measure from five to six inches. The stems are low 
branched, heavy, two feet in length and form no later- 
als, hence no disbudding is necessary. Informa! 
flowers, of great size, charming and graceful. Blos- 
soms full to the center, with broad curled and inter- 
laced petals, borne on long, heavy, non-lateral stems. 
2241 Rose Marie. Lovely giant bright rose flowers. 
: Pkt. 25¢; 3 for 60¢ 
2234 Light Blue. Delightful sky blue. Pkt. 25¢ 
3 for 60¢ 
2233 El Monte. 
The richest crimson—a super giant 
in size. Pkt. 25¢; 3 for 60¢ 
2232 Los Angeles. Feathery, silver. pink, huge 
blooms. Pkt. 25¢; 3 for 60¢ 
2235 Peach Blossom. Florists’ pink. Pkt. 25¢ 
3 for 60¢ 
2236 Purple. Intense blue purple. Pkt. 25¢; 
3 for 60¢ 
2239 White. Snowy white. Pkt. 25¢; 3 for 60¢ 
2240 New California Giants. Super-fine mixed. 
Vg Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 25¢; 3 for 60¢ 
Grego or "Ostrich “Feather” rtoter 
(Wilt Resistant) 
Large, shaggy flowers just like an-ostrich feather fan. 
Rich color assortment. 
2271 Crimson. Pkt. 15¢ 2274 Rose. Pkt. 15¢ 
2272 Flesh. Pkt. 15¢ 2277 White. Pkt. 15¢ 
2273 Lavender. Pkt. 15¢ 2280 Crego’s or Ostrich 
2276 Purple. Pkt. 15¢ Feather Mixed. Pkt. 15¢ 
Special 
Ostrich Feather Aster Collection 
No. 28 
5 Packets (a 75c value) for 50c 
loveliest 
The and most free blooming of the 
“Ostrich Feather’ Aster, will bring you lots and lots 
of shaggy blooms for cutting— 
One packet each, Crimson, Lavender, Rose, White 
and one packet of mixed colors. 
