PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
Robinson’s Hybrids. The largest painted daisies 
developed thus far. The various shades of pink and 
red on long stems are showy in the garden and as cut 
flowers they have no equal. Bloom in June. 2 ft. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.30. 
For Pyrethrum seed, see page 60. 
POLY GONUM (A New Ground Cover) 
Reynoutria. If you need a quick growing perennial 
ground cover for a sunny slope, this new polygonum 
will be most satisfactory. It grows only 4 to 6 inches 
high, spreading rapidly by underground runners. 
Foliage is light green turning a brilliant red in the 
fall. In late summer it produces airy pink sprays of 
flowers similar to Silver Lace Vine to which it is 
closely related. One of the most attractive new 
perennials of recent introduction. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
SCABIOSA 
Caucasica Hybrids. One of the few good “‘blue’’ 
perennials. The large flowers on sturdy stems are a 
soft lavender produced from June to September. 
Perfect cut flower blending with all colors. 
55c each; 3 for $1.35; Doz. $4.75. 
For Scabiosa seed, see page 60. 
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customers. Both are filled with informative articles and 
illustrations, of interest to everyone who grows for 
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Please see the leaflet enclosed which offers subscrip- 
tions to either or both magazines at substantially re- 
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SHASTA DAISY 
Aglaya. This new variety has large double white 
flowers with fringed petals. Blooms throughout the 
entire season providing long stemmed, long lasting 
cut flowers. 30 in. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
Mount Shasta. A spectacular new variety with fully 
double flowers having a high crested center and a 
double row of guard petals. Blooms often 4 inches 
across are borne on 24 in. stems. Plants very healthy 
and vigorous producing quantities of long stemmed 
material for flower arrangements all summer. 30 in. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
For Shasta Daisy seed, see page 61. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
Hardy Scabiosa produces its soft lavender 
flowers most of the summer. 
Dwarf, Mixed Colors. 
grant, 
10 inches high. The colors are a soft blending of white, pinks 
and reds so that a row of them looks like a strip of tapestrye 
Very large flower heads of this fra- 
old fashioned flower are produced on plants only 8 to 
55c each; 3 for $1.35; Doz. $4.75 
SNAPDRAGON PLANTS 
See Inside Back Cover. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Blue Peter. An early Veronica of the rich blue of the Marine 
flag of this name. Flower spikes are larger, stems longer than 
in the older pale blue early variety. Blooms from early June 
to Mid-July. 15-18 in. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; Doz. $6.00. 
Crater Lake. A new veronica which is a marvelous shade of 
cool deep blue. Grows 20” high and blooms from early June 
to mid-July. Good in sun or partial shade. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.30. 
We have been buying flower szeds from you for the 
last four years. We have obtained remarkable 
results and feel confident that the good manner in 
which you do business with your customers com- 
bined with the quality of your seeds is responsible 
for the increasing popularity of your seed com- 
pany. Forgetta Brothers, 1210 Osgood St., No. 
Andover, Mass. 2/15/54. 
Camellia Flowered 
TUBEROUS 
BEGONIAS 
HEALTHY BULBS 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER 
GIANT CAMELLIA-FLOWERED TYPE. No one who has 
successfully grown these showy flowers is ever with- 
out a planting of them. The fact that they do best in 
a partially shaded place recommends their use 
especially to city gardeners who have the problem 
of shade. Give them fairly rich soil, a reasonable 
amount of moisture and protection from strong 
winds and you will be rewarded with glorious color 
until frost. Ideal for shady window boxes. 
Easily grown by amateurs if the simple directions, 
which we supply with each shipment, are followed. 
Since they are not hardy, they should not be 
planted outdoors until all danger of frost is past. If 
the plants are brought into a cool cellar in the fall 
and dried off gradually, the bulbs can be planted out 
the following spring. 
If side buds are pinched off the center flower will 
be larger and more durable. 
Colors: White, Pink, Salmon, Yellow, Copper, Red. 
Mixed Colors: 
listed.) 
(Our selection from the 6 colors 
PRICE: 3 for $1.10; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50; 100 for $22.00. Postpaid. 
69 
ct 
Robinson’s Pyrethrum 
Perennial borders need Veronicas. 
Tuberous Begonias do best in 
partial shade. 
