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as fy and F5 and clearly explains the new horizons which will open when you 
the F9's! 
ture or the incidence of magenta be- 
comes overwhelming. But in the case of 
CARNIVAL the mixture of colors is 
formed by the planned segregation of 
F, hybrids which are bred and grown 
specifically for their effect in the next 
generation. 
There are only a certain number of 
colors in the petunia world so far as 
distinct varieties are concerned, and 
these were the limit of a mixture until 
this new application of the hybrid prin- 
ciple was made. Now the breeders can 
obtain an almost-endless series of shades 
and tones, and in the case of CARNIVAL 
it is possible to count, without any 
trouble, at least twenty colors in a 
moderate-sized planting. They include 
blue, white, crimson, rose, scarlet, 
salmon, salmon pink, carmine, brilliant 
rose, light pink, red, rosy lavender, 
cream pink, and variegated, starred or 
edged combinations of white and rose, 
white and pink, white and blue, plus 
numerous intermediate shades for which 
no common name is applicable. This 
extreme color range (without a magenta 
in the lot) is one of the great advantages 
of the CARNIVAL strain. 
Uniformity of plant type is one of 
the strong points in an F, hybrid. Each 
plant looks like its neighbor and can be 
relied upon to perform in the same way. 
Where a formal border is planned and 
a single color is desired, then an F, fills 
the bill. But some folks like mixed 
colors in the garden, and it is prohibi- 
tively expensive to buy a separate Fy, 
for each color desired, even if there 
were a complete color range available. 
Here the F. has another advantage. 
Seed cost for F, hybrid petunias is 
pretty fabulous. Even at the lowest 
wholesale prices grandiflora petunia Fy 
hybrid seed is worth more than six times 
its weight in gold, since every bit of it 
is hand pollinated and there are ap- 
proximately 300,000 seeds to the ounce. 
The breeder must raise his head from 
his close work with the tweezers once in 
a while to see what happens to his work 
when it is exposed to other climates. A 
successful novelty must be one that iS 
successful all over the country. 
—Howard Bodger, 
BODGER SEEDS 
WHOLESALE FLOWER 
SEED GROWERS 
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CARNIVAL : 
F2 Hybrid Grandiflora 
Pkts. 25c & 50c 
ELECTRIC SEED 
GRO-QUICK “seo Heater 
for hot-beds, cold frames! 
NOW— 
Transplant 2 Weeks Sooner 
Seed Up In 30 Hours 
Cut Germination Time By 74 
Root Cuttings In 6 Days 
J40A 40’ cable and thermo. for 1 sash..$ 6.75 
S80A For double sash bed (36 sq. ft.).. 9.00 
J40 AO’ cable only, 115 V., 200 W...... 2.25 
S80 80’ cable only, 115 V., 400 W...... 4.50 
AT Air Thermo., 115 V., 1000 W....... 4.50 
BT Bulb Thermo., 115 V., 1725 W...... 15.00 
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A Few Reasons Why 
“NODAMPOFF” 
Is So Outstanding! 
@ Eliminates damping off 
and other plant diseases, 
@® Assures almost 100% 
seed germination. 
@ No over-watering dan- 
ger. 
@ Grows tremendous roots. 
@ Growth can be hastened 
or retarded as 
@ Practically fool-proof ! 
It is almost impossible 
NOT to be successful if 
simple directions are 
followed. 
HORTICULTURAL MILLED 
SPHAGNUM 
MOSS 
Nature's Finest Growiag 
Medium for All Types of 
SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS 
Sphagnum Moss is highly recom- 
mended as an excellent growing 
medium by the U. S. Dept. of 
Agri. as well as hundreds of pro- 
fessional nuserymen everywhere. 
Package of “Nodampoff” Moss 
will fill from 8 to 12 flower 
pots or several flats. 
Sample bag, shipped anywhere 
in continental United States, 
$1.25 mn 
BURNETT-SEEDSMEN 2. 
SEED SERVICE 
We leave the growing of flower seeds to wholesale flower 
seed growers like Bodgers, Pan-Pacific, MacDonald, etc. 
They are specialists in this field. 
We specialize in serving you by selecting the best varieties 
from these growers. 
These are packeted for distribution 
to hobby gardeners and commercial growers. 
We answer questions 
We advise, when asked 
We submit estimates 
May we serve you? 
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