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AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF _Nors Hien SS 19 05 ‘ 
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Iutinois State NuRSERYMEN’S ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN SEEDSMEN Helen " J Pi ay, 
New Yorxk State Seep Association f. Svem 
Finest U.S. A. Grown 
SALVIA 
Quality, high germination and prices free of commissions and 
a high advertising budget have brought us each year a substantial 
increase in sales of our domestic Salvia Seed. 
Ready for you in October 1955 Crop. 
Oz. Lb. 
sa Splemuderistypeycters i see ees 24 Ola. 80 T1595 F500 
=) sAmerica (Globevof Mire)ie.:.... 2... 14 oz. .854 1.75 VE.00 
“Blaze of ive Nea are, ee Fe AND: 144 oz. 1.00 2.50 30.00 
paeebontires(@lara: seaman) es eis eat Yi oz. .80 1.55 19.00 
Birebrandsas ee ye eee. ee eer sr ee Voz. .90 2.10 25.00 
AV AVI AUG) they Oem UE er ha Ic ne ete er Y4oz. .85 1.75 21.00 
Our St. John’s Fire is imported from Northern Europe. Grown 
by one of the best growers it still sells for only 
4 oz. 1.80 oz. 4.75 Ib. 55.00 
These prices apply to orders received in advance of harvest. 
_1955 Crop DELPHINIUM 
Aig RE are only a few American Delphinium seed growers. Our seed 
comes from the best one. Orders for new crop will be filled in rotation 
received as quickly as fresh seed becomes available. Order quickly. 
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Belladonna Improved lIgt. blue.................. Yfoz. .70 1.25 15.00 
Bellamosum Improved dk blue. . ViLOZmee Ole 2omlo00 
Blackmore & Langdon hybrids................. Wiroyn, ais aleeiy UG 
Cold Viedalthy brids) fe ee ee Wioz. 70 1.25, 15.00 
Tam arenes eerie cot tek one net eee ae Sao = Voz. .85 1.75 20.00 
Sapphire bright blue golden Bee.................. 14 0z. 1.00 2.50 30.00 
Wrexham (Hollyhock fl) mixed................... V4 oz. 1.00 2.50 30.00 
Pacific Giants hybrids 
Astolat (new) pale blush to raspberry rose (dk B)..4% oz. 2.7515.00 .... 
Black Knight dk blue (dk B).. YY oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Blue Bird clear medium blue (wh B).. YY oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Blue Jay clear medium blue (dk B).............. Vy oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Cameliard pure lavender (wh B).................%4 0z.:2.25 7.50 80.00 
Galahad glistening white (wh B).................44 oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Guinevere lgt pinkish lavender (wh B)........... YY oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Kane Arthur dkjviolet) (hub) .ss5 545... 8. es ly oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Ianceloticleanhlaciseli: Gv) Be 2. 22. see V4 oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Rercivalewhiten(clicel)) se en een ee ene l4 oz. 2.25 7.50 80.00 
Summer Skies clear lgt blue (wh B).. See sca EAR O. S s XDOD 
STATE BAP ocx en Sys Aer chee See Oca pene ee Y{oz. 1.50 4.50 50.00 
F, PETUNIA 
F, PETUNIAS were sellouts with most growers. Their seed orders for 
next spring’s planting are larger. What more can we say? Fresh seed is 
expected Sept/Oct next. Your order can be shipped any specified time 
Pansy Seed Has 
My Two new varieties this year are: 
See also Viola z, JETb. Pekin scarlet—a color we prefer to Comanche and a dwarf plant in the 
large flowered plain edge group 
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Trimardeau Gts mixed.............-.. M4 02. .75 1.35 16.00 Canton dwarf blue—a distinctive rich velvety tint 
The full list is as follows: 
Swiss Giants Hybrida nana compacta types 
Alpenglow cardinal to wine red.......14 0z. 1.65 5.00 60.00 Teahouse pink Lucky pink Geisha brilliant crimson 
1 1.65 5.00 60.00 All of the above 
Adria navy blue. . en 45022," : ; 1/128 oz. 2.50 1/32 oz. 8.00 YY oz. 30.00 oz. 100.00 
Berna dk velvety Solel shite; +. 44 02. 1.65 5.00 60.00 eas UM TEN ae types ‘ 
Nadame Butterfly salmon pink 
Blumiligalperos@aes cee eee. 4 oz. 1.65 5.00 60.00 WERdaN Glasto shite 
Coronation= Gold eee ee 4 oz. 1.65 5.00 60.00 Pekin scarlet (color like Comanche and larger flowered) 
Junpirauspurec whites .cni yt -ee. - 4 oz. 1.65 5.00 60.00 fein neat peckemrty ee 
Lake of Thun Swiss Blue............14 0z. 1.65 5.00 60.00 ; ee AMUSE the above 
. 1/128 oz. 5.00 32 0z. 16.06 oz. 60.00 oz. 200.00 
Orange apricot to dp orange center. . 4 oz. 1.65 5.00 60.00 aves Howentrinwedity pes 4 
Rhinegold canary yellow with dk F a August Micon elmon a ge oie like Tango) 
TOW ADIOLChGs mam Wee. ew teens 17 oz. 1.65 5.00 60. ee on dwarf blue rich velvety 
; ‘emple Bells salmon orange and white 
Silverbride (Mont Blanc) silvery All of the above 
white and violet blotches..........14 0z. 1.65 5.00 60.00 1/128 oz. 5.00 1/32 oz. 16.00 4 oz. 60.00 oz. 200.00 
fe 1 1.65 5.00 60.00 F, Petunias surpass open pollinated strains in uniformity of plant habit, 
Winered (Claret) GSO INE 0, GOO to OSG TSS M4 Oz. I. We ; flower size, style, and color. They are also much more floriferous. They 
Yellow IMiaSteneemuii cen. is ccaee \y 0z. 1.65 5.00 60.00 can be brought to flower quickly for early pot sales. Their usefulness as 
Riek l 1.50 4.50 50.00 specimen plants i is outstanding. Their uniform habit makes them delightful 
Ub COs GO. 2h he ches 3 ire ee 4 02. I. : ; border subjects. Their solid profuse flowering habit establishes them as 
CIVATIRTERIX@ (Ue erent hie cvelh hols = a ed, 2- V4 oz. 1.65 5.00 60.00 wonderful for bedding. 
@ @ SEE VEGETABLE SEEDS PAGE 4 @® @ 
(Prices subject to change) 
50 lbs. 100 Lbs. 50 lbs. 100 lbs. 
Landscape Gardeners’ Special.......... 26.50 51.00 Contractors’ Special..... eee cee 15.00 28.00 
Cemetery Mixture...........-..0.++05:> 30.00 58.00 Merion Blue — Zoysia Japonica 
Special Bent Mixture...........-.----: 35.00 68.00 Lawne Seed «Mixture? 3s)... ooo. ; 4 
Athletic Field Mixture.........-....-.- 23.00 44.00 Per lb. 3.60, per 10 lbs. 32.50, per 50 lbs. 155.00 
Special Quantity Prices on Kequest 
