Double Begonia 
NEW BEGONIAS—In bloom the year round. These are Fibrous rooted 
(semperfiorens type) and the DOUBLES have fully double—fiuffy ball 
shaped flowers an inch or more across on mature plants. They’re very 
free blooming and a well-grown plant will be almost entirely hidden with 
blooms. Compact growth. DOUBLE RED, DOUBLE PINK, DOUBLE ROSE, 
DOUBLE SNOWBLUSH, DOUBLE PURE WHITE. 60c each; 5 for $2.50. 
CURLY LOCKS—One of the new thimbleberry types. Rose flowers .show 
yellow in the center and is very striking with the rich bronzy red leaves. 
Something extra! Very Scarce! Each $1.50. 
DAINTY MAID—Pale lavender pink outer petals and greenish white 
center of the fully double flowers make this an outstanding variety. Very 
nice glossy foliage. Be sure to have this beauty in your collection. each 
$1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
JOAN STRONG—A brand new variety having the most delightful com- 
bination of colors of any we have seen. This is a MUST of any collection 
and the best we grow. The foliage is a rosy bronze and the fully double 
flowers are a beautiful clear pink. each $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
TWO PINKS. Lovely light pink double flowers with deeper pink trim. Com- 
pact green foliage. Another outstanding new variety. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
COLLECTION of above 4 named varieties #F20—One of each $3.75. 
beter ia os COLLECTION #F21—one of each of the 9 Doubles 
above $5.75. 
THE CALLA LILY BEGONIAS—The leaves of these are variegated and 
many leaves will come pure white appearing like miniature Calla Lilies. 
Scarce. 
CALLA LILY BEGONIA—SINGLE RED FLOWERS—ea. $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
CALLA LILY BEGONIA WHITE FLOWERS—each $1.25. 
CALLA LILY BEGONIA DOUBLE PINK FLOWERS—ea. $1.50; 3 for $4. 
ale THREE CALLA LILY BEGONIAS ABOVE COLLECTION #F23 
BALL RED BEGONIA—The reddest begonia grown today. Compact growth 
and very free flowering. Single flowers. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
REX BEGONIAS MIXED only. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.50. 
SAMPLER BEGONIA COLLECTION #F26—one of each of the above 14 
plants. $9.75. 
FLOWERING MAPLE—Abutilon. Maple-like leaves, Hibiscus-like flowers. 
Some with variegated leaves. Mixed colors only. each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
BELOPERONE (Shrimp plant). Unique flowers resemble a boiled shrimp 
when in bloom, hence its name. Makes an excellent winter pot plant. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
CALCEOLARIA. Known as pouch flower because of the unique pocket- 
like flowers bourne in profusion when in bloom. Mixed colors only. 75c 
each; 3 for $1.75. November delivery. 
HARDY PEREN 
William J. Park checking Field-Grown perennial plants. 
West Allis, Wisc. 
I received your plants in good condition. You certainly know how to pack 
them well for shipment and I appreciate the planting instructions. Thank 
you for the speed you gave my order. Mrs. H. 
ACHILLEA, THE PEARL. Double pure white flowers that are fine for cut- 
ting all summer. 6 for $1.10; 12 for $1.85. 
Dear Sir: 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)—Queen of Flowers 
Beautiful, most graceful, hardy plants for partially shaded places or full 
sun. Their blooms are excellent for cutting. Blooming time—May and June. 
McKANA GIANTS. All America 1955. Larger flowers, Richer colors, longer 
spurs. A must. 65c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $5.25. 
LONGISSIMA. Sparkling yellow flowers with exceptionally 
45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOT’S LONGSPURRED. Unquestionably the finest color 
mixture grown; colors cover all shades of lavender, purple, red, white, yel- 
low, blue and pink. Flowers are of magnificent size with exceptionally long 
spurs. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
CARNATIONS for Spicy Fragrance, Lovely Borders, Cut Flrs. 
GRENADIN Mixed Colors. Hardiest of all. 45c ea.; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85. 
ENGLISH GIANTS Mixed. The finest, largest flowered seed grown strain 
available. Given a little extra care and disbudded firs. will be 4 in. across. 
55¢e each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. 
DELPHINIUM PACIFIC HYBRIDS MIXED 
ROUND TABLE SERIES, OR GALLAHAD. 65c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for 
$2.75; 12 fer 5.25. 
GAILLARDIA MONARCH STRAIN (Blanket Flower). Extremely hardy, 
Gaillardias require only the simplest care. They produce a profusion of color- 
ful blooms. 45c¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath) Oldhamania. Autumn flowering rose-pink 
flowers. 45c¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
HOLLYHOCK, CHATER’S DOUBLE. Tall spikes are covered with fully 
double 5” flowers. Mixed colors only. 45¢ ea.; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85. 
DOUBLE PINKS (Dianthus Plumarius Spring Beauty). Fragrant double. 
Exceptional color range. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
LIRIOPE MUSCARI. A new hardy evergreen wonder plant. Grows in 
deep shade or full sun. Flowers similar to grape hyacinth in late summer. 
Attractive grass-like foliage. 45c ea.; 3 for $1.; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
LIRIOPE MUSCARI VARIEGATA. Same as above except foliage is var- 
iegated. Divisions only. 55c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. 
HIBISCUS AVALON HYBRIDS. 65c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. 
IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS (Hardy Candytuft) 
Dwarf plants with evergreen foliage for borders, edging, or rockery. 
Glistening white flowers cover the dwarf plants in early spring. 45¢ each; 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
long spurs. 
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ke Se WINDOW 
GARDEN PLANTS 
FOR YOUR SUNNY WINDOW OR HOME GREENHOUSE 
TO BRIGHTEN THE DREARY WINTER DAYS 
Please add 25c for postage and handling on all plant orders of less than $3.00. (Ex- 
clusive of other merchandise.) 
CINERARIA. These plants grown from Cremers Prize strain seed and 
are very free flowering. Each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
CINERARIA—Parks Prize. Larger flowers 
than the above. Grown from the finest 
seeds available. 65c each; 3 for $1.75. 
CROSSANDRA UNDULAEFOLIA—NEW, 
WONDERFUL, DIFFERENT! See Center 
color spread for picture and complete de- 
scription. Don’t wait and be disappointed. 
Order early and be sure of having this 
ae house plant. Each $1.50; 3 for 
4.00. 
RICHLY FRAGRANT EXACUM AFFINE. 
A compact free flowering plant of the 
gentian family. Flowers are rich sky blue 
with golden stamens and will perfume an 
entire room at certain times of the day. 
65c ea.; 3 for $1.75. 
FUCHSIA. We have a nice collection of these Ladies Eardrops. Be sure to 
have some in your winter window. Mixed only. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. J 
MARTHA WASHINGTON GERANIUM. We have some nice plants in this 
pelargonium and these pansy flowered or show geraniums are something 
nice. Each 75c. 3 all different unlabeled $2.00; 5 all different unlabeled $3.25. 
CYCLAMEN. Shooting Star. One of the most choice of the window garden 
plants. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; Mixed colors only. 
VOGT’S DOUBLE CYCLAMEN. These wonderful plants are directly from 
the originator and we are pleased to be able to offer this most modern of 
all cyclamen. Beautiful double and semi-double flowers. Mixed colors only. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 
IMPATIENS (Sultana). Excellent window and porch box plants. Valuable 
also as summer bedding plants. Mixed colors. 3 for $1.00; Separate colors: 
White, Wine, Salmon, Salmon with bronze leaves, Pink, Chinese Red, 
Variegated leaves (pink flowers) 40c each; 3 for $1.10. : 
PRIMULA Obconica. Very fragrant and free blooming. Lasts a long time. 
A very satisfactory house plant. Each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
CLIVIA MINIATA. Rare and glorious giant trumpet shaped flowers of 
bright scarlet with yellow throats are bourne on 1 ft. stems amid strap 
shaped, waxy green leaves. This plant reminds one of the Amaryllis family 
of which it is a member. Small plants $1.50; Blooming Size plants $4.00. 
STRAWBERRY GERANIUM (Saxifragia sarmentosa) ‘‘Mother of thou- 
sands.” Quaint white flower in July. 4c each; 3 for $1.00. 
STRELITZIA REGINAE. Pictured opposite page 8. Exotic and beautiful. 
Will bloom in 3-4 years. Worth all the care. Plants from 4 in. pots each 
$1.25; 3 for $3.00. 2 year plants $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 
NIAL PLARTS 
PYRETHRUM PARKS EXTRA DOUBLE PRIZE MIXTURE 
Grown from seed. Few other perennials have the usefulness, beauty, color, 
hardiness and ease of culture of these lovely plants. Flowers will be more 
fully double the second year, and a larger percentage will be double, but 
60% double is expected. 55¢ each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. 
PYRETHRUM ROBINSON’S GIANT HYBRIDS. The largest and best of 
the single varieties. A wide color range. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 
12 for $3.25. 
NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS. Handsome evergreen. Flax-like branches 
with quantities of light blue flowers. 65c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 
12 for $5.25. 
SHASTA DAISY GIANTS—Superb Cut Flowers 
ALASKA. The best and largest single Shasta Daisy. Long stems. 45c each; 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. d 
DIENER’S GIANT DOUBLE WHITE. Full doubles, semi-doubles, singles 
are all produced, about 60% will be double the second year. Many nnusual 
types never seen before. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
MARCONI GIANT DOUBLE. More fully double with centers completely 
covered, tho not quite as large as Diener’s. More of the flowers are double 
the second year. 55c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. _ 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA (CONEFLOWER). Thrive in full sun or partial 
shade in any soil. Bloom well into fall. 45¢ each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 
12 for $3.25. 
SALVIA azurea grandiflora. 
blue flowers on long stems make nice cut flowers. 
6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. 
STOKESIA Cyanea-Stokes aster. 4 inch blue flowers and nice grey-green 
foliage. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 for $3.25. 
SWEET WILLIAM DOUBLE MIX. Tall 18” plants in the finest mixture of 
colors. About 50% will be double. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85; 12 
for $3.25. 
SWEET WILLIAM Indian Carpet. 5-6 
inches. Dwarf, compact, uniform plants 
produce a lovely carpet-like effect in early 
spring. All Sweet William color variations 
55¢e each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00. 
WAHLENBERGIA (PLATYCODON). One 
of the few perennials which will bloom all 
summer long. In bud flowers appear like 
chinese lanterns: when open form 2” bells. 
MIXED: 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85. 
DOUBLE MIX: 55c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.00; 12 for $3.85. 
PINK: 55c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.00. 
VERONICA (SPEEDWELL). 18”. Long 
spire-like spikes of deep blue in July and 
August. 45c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85. 
LARGE FLOWERING CHRYSAN- 
THEMUMS CHRIS COLUMBUS. 
Large flowered ivory-white. 
YELLOW CHRIS COLUMBUS. 
Extra large, brilliant lemon yellow. 
LAVENDER LADY. Matchless. 
“The’’ lavender of Mums. 
OLIVE LONGLAND. Glowing apri- 
cot salmon that is Autumn itself. 
CUSHION CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
Exacum Affine 
The finest of the truly hardy salvias. Dainty 
55c each; 3 for $1.25; 
Wahlenbergia 
ROSITA. Lovely lavender rose. 
POWDER PUFF. Very dwarf white. 
REMEMBRANCE. Lovely ruby- 
carmine. 
W. P. SNYDER. Delightful apricot. 
YELLOW CUSHION SUPREME. 
Dwarf, hardy, colorful, these plants CORAGEOUS. Dark glowing crim- 
will form 18” mounds 30” across. son. Large, showy flowers. 
Ali Chrysanthemums. 40c each. 3 of one variety $1. 
Collection of Mums. One of each listed above (10 plants) $3.50. 
Plant orders for $3.00 or more (exclusive of other merchandise) postpaid. On smaller orders add 25c extra. 
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