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FLOWER SEEDS 
PACKAGED DAHLIA TUBERS 
Featured here is an attractive package of 
6 assorted Dahlia tubers. This box contains 
one each of six distinct beautiful large 
flowering Dahlia varieties, selected for best 
effect. A handsome box and a rare treat for 
the flower lover. Complete planting direc- 
tions on every carton. Box $1.75 postpaid $2.00. 
POMPOM DAHLIAS 
Plant as soon as danger of frost is past. 
Choose a location receiving maximum sun- 
light. Make the holes at least 18 inches 
apart, and 4 to 5 inches deep. Place the 
tuber on its side, eye up, and cover with 2 
inches of soil. Fill in the remainder as the 
plant grows. Box of 6 Roots $1.50. Postpaid 
$1.75. 
DOUBLE 
CAMELLIA-FLOWERED 
BEGONIAS 
Plant outside as soon as danger of frost is 
past. Choose a shady spot, (the north side of 
the house or partial tree shade) with good 
drainage. Box of 6 roots $1.50. Postpaid 
$1.75. 
CALADIUM or ELEPHANT’S 
EAR 
Large green leaves shaped much like an 
elephant’s ear. Medium size bulbs 35e ench. 
Postpaid 50ce. 
CANNA BULBS 
HUNGARIA—Deep pink. Leaves bluish green. 
Bapeits 
KING WHUMBERT—Large orange _ scarlet 
flowers surmount beautiful, vigorous deep 
bronze folliage. 4% ft. 
THE PRESIDENT—\The greatest red Canna, 
very large and a free bloomer. Green 
bronze foilage. 4% ft. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT—Flowers are 
yellow dotted orange scarlet. Green fcli- 
age. 4% ft. high. 
15¢ each; doz. $1.50 
Postpaid 20e each; doz. $1.75 
FANCY-LEAVED 
CALADIUM BULBS 
The fancy-leaved Caladiums are gorgeous 
plants for window-boxes or semi-shady 
places in the garden. They like a well 
drained, rich soil but do well in good garden 
soil if it is not too heavy. Start the bulbs 
inside in pots covering with one inch of soil. 
Water sparingly until growth commences, 
then water liberally. Plant out after danger 
of frost is over. Nice in pots not hardy. 50e 
each. Postpaid 60c. 
The Newer Marigold 
BUTTERBALL—Small canary-yellow, scabiosa-like flowers, 1% 
in. across, with crested centers, completely cover the compact, 
bushy plants. Grow 8 in. tall. Pkt. 10c. 
MARIGOLD FLASH—AI1] America Silver Medal, 1945. The name 
“Wlash” is descriptive of the bright combination of colors which 
range from vivid red through bronze with a few yellow flowers 
to give a harmonious contrast to the massed brilliance of the 
fiery alive plants. In most of the flowers the base color of tan- 
gerine is overlaid with rich marigold-red. Individual flowers 
of this new Single French Marigold grow 1% in. and more 
across; the plants, 18 in. tall. Pkt. 10c. 
MARIGOLD WILDFIRE—18 in. This seed bearing hybrid between 
French and African varieties, bears single flowers which some- 
times reach 8 inches in diameter, varying in color and markings 
on the same plant. Blooms in eight weeks from sowing, flower- 
ing until frost comes. Pkt. 10c. 
HARMONY—A Dwarf French Double variety. The flowers are 
quite different from any other Marigold, Scabiosa-like in forma- 
tion with tubular deep orange center petals flanked by broad 
velvet maroon-brown guard petals. Plants grow about a foot 
high, free blooming and extremely early. Pkt. 10c. 
HARMONY HYBRIDS—Same compact growth as the Harmony 
type. Colors range from lemon-yellow to dark brown, many 
flowers have a combination of these colors, making a very 
striking effect. These dwarf compact plants make excellent 
bedding and border plants. Pkt. 10c. 
GUINEA GOLD—A new distinct variety that has given very good 
results in this locality. Carnation-like petals and unusual bril- 
liant golden colors, make this flower outstanding. It lacks the 
pungent odor of other African Marigolds. The plants bloom 
freelv, and the stems are strong, making a wonderful! cut flower. 
For best results we recommend early sowing. Pkt. 10c. 
YELLOW SUPREME—A rich creamy-lemon color. A wonderful 
cut flower, holding its freshness for a week to 10 days. Plants 
are healthy. vigorous and prolific with follaze practically free 
from that objectionable Marigold odor. Pkt. 10c. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED MIXED—Identical in form with 
the incurved Chrysanthemum. Plants prolific. strong stems, 
golden orange and yellow shades. 2% ft. tall. Pkt. 10c. 
BURPEE’S GOLD—Carnation flowered, deep orange color. Odor- 
less foliage. Early flowering. An excellent cut flower. Pkt. 10c. 
Pansy 
One of the most popular annuals. Easy grown and flowers freely. 
Can be sown early in Spring or September. They require rich soil 
and plenty of water. 
MIX TURE—Fancy strain of giants. 
Phlox 
DRUMMONDI MIXED—A mixture of many colors that make very 
HANES: beds and continue to bloom throughout the summer. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Nasturtium 
DWARF MIXTURE—We have blended a number of the best named 
varieties in this mixture that bloom throughout the season and give 
a gorgeous array of color. Pkt. 10e; oz. 20c. 
TALL MIXED—A mixture of many colors. These climbing or running 
sorts are chiefly used for window boxes and drooping over retaining 
walls, which make a magnificent showing. Pkt. 10c3 oz. 20c. 
Double Gleam Nasturtium 
The introduction of the Golden Gleam Nasturtium has created 
a demand for other colors in this new type of flower. The flowers 
come semi-double, are borne on stiff stems and delightfully frag- 
rant. For attractive show in your garden or for bouquets indoors, 
you will find them unexcelled. 
GOLDEN GLEAM—tThe flowers when fully in bloom, cover the 
entire plant with a blaze of golden yellow bloom. Pkt. 10c. 
SCARLET GLEAM—The flowers are of a fiery orange-scarlet. 
Very fragrant and uniformly double and well formed. Pkt. 10c. 
DOUBLE GLEAM HYBRIDS—A collection of many gorgeous colors, 
large flowers of dazzling beauty. Pkt. 10c. 
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Petunia 
There is no plant of easier culture for bedding, window boxes or 
hanging baskets than the Petunia, and few make a gayer appear- 
ance when in full bloom. 
Large Flowered Petunias 
ELK’S PRIDE—A mammoth, velvety purple variety. Pkt. 25c. 
RUFFLED GIANTS—Giant flowers of light 
fringed and ruffled. Pkt. 25e, . Sa Re eae 
