Special 
Flower Seed Prices 
Any 10c pkts. 3 for 25c; 7 pkts. for 50c; 
15 pkts. for $1.00. 
Modern Wilt-Resistant 
ASTERS 
Asters have been widely attacked by the Fusarium 
Wilt, which condition has been overcome in grow- 
ing the wilt-resistant strain. Although grown in in- 
fested soil, proved immune from the disease. 
GIANT BRANCHING MIXED. The branching 
habit is accompanied by vigor, and profusion of 
bloom. Flowers large, very double, stems long 
and colors vivid. 2 to 3 ft. 
Large pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; VY oz., 30c; 
VY, 0z., 50c. 
Super Giants 
Wilt-Resistant 
The finest and largest of all the Asters. A super 
cut flower, These new wilt-resistant Super Giants 
replace all other giant Asters. Long, wiry, non- 
branching stems with flowers of great substance and 
magnificent form. The long petals are artistically 
curled and resemble ostrich plumes. This fine mix- 
ture is made up of azure, crimson, white, peach 
blossom, shell-pink and purple. Will bloom from 
early summer until frost. 
Pkt., 15c; Vg oz., 60a; 1/4 oz., $1.00; oz., $3.50. 
New Aster PRINCESS 
Wilt-Resistant 
An attractive cutting type on long stems. Flow- 
ers have a full deep crested center surrounded by 
several rows of dainty plume-like guard petals; high- 
ly resistant to wilt. Blooms in late August. 
Finest Colors Mixed: Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
Vy oz., 45c; V4 oz., 75c; 1 0z., $2.50. 
Special Collection Offer 
1 pkt. each of Archias’ Giant Branching, 
New Princess and New Super Giants 
3 Pkts. ONLY 30c 
Ageratum 
One of the best sources of blue-purple flowers 
which are so important to balance color-effects in 
the garden. Its dense, tightly clustered heads of 
tubular flowers are borne freely until killing frost. 
Germinates in 5-10 days. 
Blue Perfection. Deep amethyst-blue flowers are 
borne profusely on dwarf, compact plants 9 in. 
tall. The deepest color of all. 
Pkt., 10c; Yg oz., 40c; 14 oz., 75c. 
Alyssum, Sweet 
(Carpet of Snow) 
Hardy annual, covered with pure white, fragrant 
blooms. The most popular of all border plants. 
kt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Royal Carpet. All-America, new gem for the gar- 
den, spreading, compact, rich violet-purple color, 
an excellent companion to Carpet of Snow. 
. Pkt., 25c. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). A pretty 
perennial Alyssum for rock gardens and borders. 
The. plants spread freely, and produce masses of 
bright yellow flowers in early spring. 9 inches. 
kt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Violet Queen. Large heads of fragrant, bright, clear 
violet flowers, a few top center ones in the cluster 
being white. Free and continuous bloomer. § 
inches tall. Pkt., 15c; Y oz., 45c; 1% oz., 75¢. 
Anchusa 
Italica (Dropmore Variety). A hardy perennial 
bearing an abundance of rich gentian-blue flow- 
ers. 3 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Aquilegia - Columbine 
(Perennial) 
Among the earliest flowering perennials. Favor- 
ite for border plantings and for cut flowers. 2 to 3 
eet. 
Mrs. Scott Elliott Long-Spurred Hybrids. Plants 
are vigorous and strong growing. They are 3 ft. 
tall and bear a profusion of large long-spurred 
blooms exhibiting a marvelous range of splendid 
colors. Pkt., 15c; 2 pkts., 25c. 
Long-Spurred BLUE SHADES. Blue sepals, white 
corolla, Very beautiful. April to July; 1% ft. 
kt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
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Blue Perfection Ageratum 
Scarlett O’Hara Morning Glory 
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av Annual and Perennia 
Balsam 
Sometimes called ‘*Touch-Me-Not’’ or ‘“*Lady 
Slipper.” A tender annual, growing about 18 inches 
tall in the shape of a small tree, producing all 
along the branches showy single and double flowers 
like small Roses. Grow in rich soil. 
Double Camellia-Flowered. Finest mixed. 
Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Calendula 
Special Mixture 
This is a well balanced mixture of the finest 
named varieties, including the giant variety Camp- 
fire, Pacific hybrids, the popular Chrysantha strain 
and other fine varieties. In color they range from 
soft cream-yellow to to bright orange, giving a de- 
lightful collection for cut flower use, as well as for 
border display. They are selected for heat resistance, 
so give a longer season of bloom. 
Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 50c. 
Calliopsis 
Easily grown and exceedingly showy annuale 
which do well in almost any location and soil. 
They bloom continuously from early summer until 
frost. The tall varieties are fine for cutting and the 
dwarf ones for beds, borders and rockeries. 
Drummondi (Golden Wave). Bright golden yellow 
flowers with small reddish brown center. Long 
stems. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Dwarf Mixed. Yellow, orange, mahogany and tigered 
flowers. 10 inches. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Canterbury Bells 
(Perennial) 
Campanula Medium. Handsome, easily grown 
herbaceous plants of stately branching habit a 
profuse bloom for beds and backgrounds. They 
produce long racemes of striking bell-shaped or 
saucer-shaped flowers of rich color. 
Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25e. 
Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Cleome - Spider Plant 
Pink Queen. All-America Silver Medal Winner. 
Huge trusses of bright, salmon-pink flowers from 
early summer until late fall. As flowers age they 
turn to white, giving a pleasing apple-blossom 
blending of colors. Attractive in large beds, tall 
borders and backgrounds; may be used as hedges. 
Easily grown; stands heat. 4 ft. Pkt., 15c. 
Garden Carnation 
(Perennial) 
Chabaud Giant Improved. Distinct strain of giant 
flowering Carnations. Blooms in 6 months from 
seed and continues throughout the summer. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25e. 
Marguerite Carnation 
A showy type of annual Carnations growing 12 
to 15 inches tall, carrying a profusion of large, 
fragrant blooms 2 to 24 inches across. Our strain 
runs about 80% double. 
Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25. 
Celosia 
Toreador. All-America Bronze Medal Winner for 
1955. The flower heads or combs, 6 to 9 in. 
across, are bright red with scarlet highlights with- 
out any of the harsh bluish tones often found in 
this type of Cockscomb. Foliage is light green. 
Plants 20 in. high. Pkt., 25c; 2 pkts., 45c. 
Thompsoni magnifica (Giant Plumed). A splendid 
display in any garden. Easy to grow, yield lots 
of cut flowers. The plumed Celosias grow 3 to 4 
feet tall and are covered by large, pointed, silky 
flower heads. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Cristata (Cockscomb). Tremendous showy flower 
heads of combs of velvety finish. 
Finest Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 100; 3 pkts., 25. 
Golden Fleece. The clear, golden yellow feathery 
spikes are carried on good stems. A new, giant 
plumosa type. Pkt., 15¢. 
