26 
VERBENA 
6br 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Cuthbertson Sweet Peas 
Extremely vigorous, long stemmed, and heat resistant. 
CULTURE—Darly planting is advised so that they may bloom before 
very hot weather. Dig the soil deeply to allow deep rooting. Open 
a trench four to six inches deep, in which plant the seeds early in 
February and cover with an inch of soil and press it firmly. hen 
up about two inches begin cultivating and gradually fill the trench 
until it is level. Do not allow the roots to become too dry; water 
at least twice a week. Be sure to gather the blooms, otherwise 
the vines will stop flowering. An ounce will plant 25 feet of row. 
CAROL—Clear Pink. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30e; % Ib. $1.00. 
EVELYN—Salmon Cream. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30ce; %4 Ib. $1.00. 
FRANK G.—Lavendar. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00. 
HAZEL—Light Blue. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.00. 
JANET—White. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; %4 Ib. $1.00. 
JIMMY—Fine Bright Scarlet. Pkt. 10e; oz. 30c; % Ib. $1.00. 
CUTHBERTSON MIXED—A newly perfected variety, with long sturdy 
stems and large flowers. Will stand both heat and drouth. AJ] 
well balanced colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1%4 Ib. $1.00. 
Tithonia 
TITHONIA—For great spectacular effects, a vivid background screen, 
a flame-flecked living green wall, no annual surpasses, or even 
approaches, this gorgeous Tithonia; and it is of the easiest possible 
culture. The plants grow to seven feet or more. The big, long- 
stemmed blossoms range from orange topaz through tangerine to 
those with burnished oversheen of scarlet fire. Pkt. 10c. 
Vinca 
VINCA ROSEA (Periwinkle)—Sow seed after last frost in open 
ground and thin to 1 foot apart or sow inside and transplant after 
all danger of frost is over. Seeds germinate in 10 days. Pkt. 10c. 
Verbena 
NEW GIANTS MIXED—A wonderful new strain of robust, compact 
habit, and very free blooming. Pkt. 10c. 
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Zinnias 
ZINNIA, Mixed, Cupid Type—The smallest of all. 1 ft. Compact 
plants of bushy habit. Each upright stem bears a flower 1 in. in 
diameter. Ideal for cutting and for use in miniature vases. Mixed 
colors. Pkt. 10e. 
Zinnia Blaze 
ALL AMERICAN WINNER 1954—Brilliant mandarin-red flowers 
which soften to scarlet-orange as the flowers attain size. Free 
blooming, uniform plants 28 to 32 inches tall. Outstanding for its 
uniform doubleness of the gracefully quilled petals which reach 5%4 
inches across. Pkt. 25e. 
POM POM or LILLIPUT—Fast becoming very popular wherever seen. 
Fine for cutting, beds, lining borders and general garden use. 
Pretty type of compact, bushy growth and literally covered with 
small densely double flowers in perfect taste, held well above the 
foliage. The flowers resemble Pom Pom Dahlias in size, shape and 
color. Pkt. 10c. 
CRIMSON LILAC GEM WITH 
GOLDEN GEM ROSE BUD POM-POM MIXED 
Anvy of the above varieties. Pkt. 10c. 
Zinnia—Fantasy 
The delicate, lacy petaled flowers lend an air of friendly infor- 
mality to the garden of flower arrangement. Ideally suited 
to any decorative use, the rounded, medium-sized shaggy flowers 
are borne profusely on 2% to 3-foot plants, in a wide and varied 
color range. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
STAR DUST—A deep golden yellow Fantasy Zinnia, resembling 
Cactus Dahlias. Pkt. 10c. 
WILDFIRE—A rich dazzling scarlet of Fantasy Shaggy type. 
Pkt. 10c. 
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NEW DAHLIA FLOWERED ZINNIA—Distinct. The flowers are of 
immense size and are made up of a great number of small-sized 
petals. The individual petals stand well apart, giving an attractive 
grace and looseness to the flowers. They are strong growers, 
blooming profusely all during the Summer. 
POLAR BEAR—Very large pure white flowers of true Dahlia flower 
form and size; best white yet seen in Zinnias. Pkt. 10e. 
CRIMSON MONARCH—One of the best, with immense flowers. A 
bright and attractive shade of crimson-scarlet. The blooms are 
perfect form; borne in great profusion. Pkt. 10e. 
EXQUISITE—The flowers resemble a large Decorative Dahlia. They 
are a pleasing shade of reddish rose with deeper rose in the center. 
Pkt. 10c. 
GOLDEN STATE—An excellent color. Rich golden yellow. shading to 
orange as the flower ages. Blooms are large, of true Dahlia form. 
Pkt. 10c. : 
DREAM—The large flowers are a distinct shade of deep lavender. 
shading to purple as they age. Very large and of fine form. Pkt. 
10e. 
MIXED—A fine mixture of the above varieties and many others. Pkt. 
10c. 
DOUBLE GIANTS MIXED—The old-fashioned favorites, flowers of 
large size. Plants grow three feet tall and bear double blooms, 
--ur to six inches across. Pkt. 1@e. 
