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NOVELTIES FOR YOUR BEST GARDEN 
From the Snow Capped Rockies of Colorado to the Sunny Climate 
of California to 
the best in Flower Seeds. 
the Far distant shores of 
Europe we bring you 
A large packet of seeds contains the 
equivalent to four packets. This is a saving to you when bought 
in this way. 
THE 1955 ALL-AMERICA WINNER 
McKana Giant Columbines HP. 
B,C,D or E 
Only Perennial winner in 18 years. 
Huge blooms 3 to 4% in. across in a 
gay mixture of clear colors. Pkt. 50c; 
lyoz. $1.75; Yoz. $3.25. 
PHLOX 
Globe Mixed HA 
A or B,D or E 
This strain comes more nearly being 
100 percent uniform than any Phlox 
that we have seen. The Completely 
full plants are globe or dome 
Ao Very showy. Pkt. 25c; large 
Ge 
pkt. 
PETUNIA, HA 
1955 ALL-AMERICA WINNER 
Prima Donna 
Dor E 
Fl Hybrid Grandiflora. Bright rose 
ink, giant-3% to 4 in. fringed 
lowers. Dwarf:, 12gto 15 inches. 
Vigorous fis = 50a;~ large 
Re $1,508! 283m tae , ie 
“S=CELOSIAMEHA 183 
Pampas Plume 
A,B,D or E 
An improved giant flowered mixture 
in the Plumosa type. Large feathery 
spikes are carried on good stems 
and range in color from deep crimson 
and scarlet, through copper, gold 
and bronze. Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 
75c. 
THE ‘‘REDSKIN’’ PETUNIAS, HA 
Hybrid Multifloras 
DorE 
These new small flowered varieties 
were developed as companions to Petun 
ia Comanche. All have the same general 
habit, vigor and flowering character- 
istics as Comanche. 
Apache----bright rose red. 
Sioux----- medium tone salmon. 
Paleface--pure white. 
Any of the above, Pkt. 35c; 
$1.00. 
large pkt. 
Order by 
Mail 
California 
Fausy For 
ASTER, HA 
Powderpuffs 
A,B,D or E 
Early, delightful shades of blues, 
pinks, rose, white etc. Wilt-resist- 
ant, flowers 3 to 3% inches, fully 
double. Grows 24 inches high, yet 
takes less than 12 inches bt space 
Pkt. 25c; large pkt. 75c. 
SWEET PEA, HA 
“Little Sweetheart” 
A,B,C or E 
Plants grow upright and form a perfect- 
ly rounded bush about 8 inches high. 
The compact plants do not require 
supports. It is a sparkling mixture 
with a full range of colors. Pkt. 25c; 
Yoz. 75c. 
CELOSIA, HA 
ALL-AMERICA WINNER 
‘Fashion Flower of 55”’ 
Toreador 
A,B,D or E 
Lustroug. bright red. For gardendisplay, 
cutting ‘and drying for winter a ae 
Lee 8 to 20 in.Pkt. 25c; large pkt- 
Sc. 
BELLS OF IRELAND, HA 
Moluccella Laevis 
A,B,D or E 
bell shaped flowers on sturdy 
stems. Exceptional keeping quality as 
cut flowers. Fér best germination, seed 
should be sown when soil has warmed 
Green, 
well in Spring. 2 ft. Pkt. 25c; large 
pkt. 75c. 
ASTER, HA 
Burpeeana Extra Early 
A,B,D or E 
Flowers are shaped similar to the 
American Beauty type, fully double and 
will attain a size of 4 inches. Plants 
are 20 inches tall and very uniform in 
growth. Very early: Pkt. 35c; large 
pkt. $1.00. 
It, For Tender Plants 
Fo 
$1.89 each 
For description see page 34 
J. HOWARD FRENCH, Baltimore Pike, Lima, Pa. 
