AGERATUM 
238,000 S; 65° to 75° F.; 3 weeks; late Dec. 
Blue Ball Improved. 6 to 10 in. Tr. pkt. 50c, Moz. 70c, 
Voz. $1.30. 
Blue Bedder. Medium-sized, bright blue flowers. Tr. pkt. 
50c, Koz. 90c, 140z. $1.60, oz. $5.00. 
Golden Ageratum (Lonas inodora). Clusters of golden yel- 
low, ageratum-like flowers freely produced on a 12-inch 
plant. Tr. pkt. 40c, lgoz. 80c, Yeoz. $1.50. 
Midget Blue. Profuse blooming; clear blue. This is the 
fmest seed-produced strain, with Blue Bedder a close 
second. 4 to 6 in. Tr. pkt. 50c, Y%oz. $1.00, oz. $1.75, 
oz. $6.00. 
Dwarf White Improved. Pure white, quite uniform. 
Tr. pkt. 35c, Yoz. $1.00, Yoz. $1.85. 
Fairy Pink. Light salmon-pink. Tr. pkt. 35c, Moz. $1.00, 
Voz. $1.85. 
ALYSSUM maritimum (Sweet Alyssum) 
80,000 S; 65° to 75° F.; 2 weeks; early Feb. 
Royal Carpet. 1953 Top All-America Selection. A new 
gem for the garden. The spreading, compact habit and 
rich violet color will make it an excellent companion for 
Carpet of Snow. Height 3 m.; spread 10 to 12 in. 
Tr. pkt. 50c, Yoz. $1.35, oz. $4.50. 
Carpet of Snow. Spreading. 2 to 3 in. Moz. 30c, oz. 90c. 
Little Dorrit. Miniature white. 4 in. loz. 30c, oz. 85c. 
Violet Queen. Dwarf rich violet. 5 in. 1M4oz. 50c, oz. $1.25. 
ALYSSUM, Royal Carpet 
FLOWER SEEDS 
In order to assist our customers, we are giving the following information under each variety: the approxi- 
mate number of seeds per ounce; temperature for best germination; number of weeks required to germinate; 
and in the case of spring bedding plants, the approximate sowing date for salable plants for late May and early 
June sales. Example: AGERATUM, 238,000 S; 65° to 75° F.; 3 weeks; late Dec. 
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) 
“Long Season Culture of Foremg Varteties’ by A. J. 
Snyder of Rockwood Floral Co., Inc., an interesting booklet 
on “Snap” culture, gives the planting and flowering dates 
for different seasons, number of days from planting seedlings 
to benching, etc. Sent free upon request. 
“Instructions for Single-Stem Snapdragon Culture” lists the 
leading varieties, gives the number of days from sowing to 
benching and the number of days from benching to blooming 
for every month of the year. Available upon request. 
We are always glad to help our customers select the best 
varieties for their conditions and invite inquiries from them. 
When writing, state the season you want the Snaps to bloom 
and when you can bench them. We will gladly send suggestions. 
“SNAPS” for Greenhouse Forcing 
For years we have made a specialty of our varieties of 
“Snap” seeds and they have been enthusiastically received 
by the trade. Originator’s packets are shown with the origina- 
tor’s name in parentheses. 
Expected Blooming Periods 
All blooming periods marked below are based on pinched plants 
grown on raised benches at 50° F. nights. In order to better 
describe the many varieties listed, we have divided them into 
five groups: E, early varieties that flower by Dec. 15; M, mid- 
season (often called winter-blooming) varieties that bloom from 
Dec. 15 to Jan. 15; L, those blooming after Jan. 15; S, spring 
bloomers that are very late and should be planted to follow 
chrysanthemums at the earliest; and HW, hot-weather varieties 
for June, July, August and September flowering only. 
Pink and Rose Hybrids 
E Chevy Chase Pink. (Winkler.) Bright pastel pink. Heavy 
stem and large spike, resistant to shatter. Mtr. pkt. $2.00, 
tr. pkt. $3.50. 
M Hercules. (Ball.) Light pmk. Very hard, clean stem. 
Mtr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
M Libby. (Yoder.) A dark rose-pink hybrid with very strong 
stem and good vigor. Large florets, close set. A second 
early, flowering after Mary Ellen. tr. pkt. $2.00, tr. 
pkt. $3.50. 
E New Times. (Pan-American.) Better Times color. Hybrid 
with vigorous growth and good stems. ltr. pkt. $1.75, 
tr. pkt. $3.00. 
E Pink Ice. (Ball.) Bright pik with nearly white lips. Mtr. 
pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
M Rosanna. (Ball.) An early deep rose. Strong, clean grower. 
létr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
L Spartan Rose. MSC #13. Medium rose-pink, nicely spaced 
florets on a long spike. Mtr. pkt. $1.75, tr. pkt. $3.00. 
E Wintergreen. (Yoder Bros.) Very fine light rose-pink. 
Compact spikes; uniformly placed florets; stiff wiry stems. 
Tr. pkt. $3.50. 
M Better Times. (Windmiller.) American beauty rose-red. 
Tr. pkt. $2.00. 
M Christina. (Yoder.) Light pink, color between Dorcas 
Jane and Mary Ellen. Mtr. pkt. $2.00, tr. pkt. $3.50. 
E Christmas Cheer. (Windmiller.) Well-known light rose- 
pink. Tr. pkt. $3.00. 
Try NEW TIMES, a Better Times Rose shade. 
H. G. GERMAN, 103 Bank Street, Smethport, Penna. 
