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Melon Cranshaw New Lettuce—Bibb Jiear TOMATO, GERMAIN'S "VICTORY" An abundant bearer of unsurpassed quality. The smooth, solid fruits are simply delicious, retain- ing their fine flavor and appearance re- markably well. Recommended for the home, the market gardener and the shipper. 1/4 fb., $4.15; 50, postpaid.
J\/ear MELON CRANSHAW if you really enjoy a good, mouth watering melon plant Cranshaw! It's a cross between the flavorable Persian and the meaty Casaba. Distinguished by its smooth skin, golden in color, its firm, salmon colored flesh, fine aroma and rich flavor. A California novelty cf which the seed is still rare. Price per Fkt. 10c; oz., 40c; Va. lb, 95c; 1 lb., $3.75, postpaid.
CELERY SPECIAL UTAH (UTAH GROWN) Germain's select strain of this famous celery now so mLich in demand. Giant plants, twenty-two inches tall. Dark green stalks, blanching to creamy white. Delicious, nutty flavor, very smooth, thick and free from strings. Price per Pkt., 20c; oz., $2.00; Vi lb., $6.70; 1 lb., $20.00; (postpaid.)
Rutabaga Victory Neckless
Celery Special Utah
j\/ear rutabaga, victory neckless to the Developed at MacDonald College in Canada and distinctly superior prac- older varieties. Flesh very fine grained and uniform. Top small and and we tically no neck. Rutabagas have become a popular vegetable— lb. SI. 55. recommend this as the best. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '4 lb. 55c; 1 J\/^ RHUBARB CHARD A delicious vegetable, possessing such beauty that it may well be used in flower borders and frequently is seen, both leaves and stalk, in flower arrangements. It is as a tasty cooked vegetable that it has won its greatest fame. The bright, translucent, crimson stalks alone may be used, or only the green leaves cooked separately, or both together. Either way, you have a delicious cooked vegetable treat in store for you Grows to maturity in 60 days. Rkt. 15c; or., 40e; Vt, lb., $1.35.
J\/tar LETTUCE. BIBB THE IDEAL SALAD
Ready to harvest in about 57 days. Perfect home garden lettuce, excellent quality and delicious flavor. Very smooth, dark green leaves, bleaching to a rich yellow. In great de- mand by the better restaurant for a discriminating trade. Pkt. 15c
J\/6ar BEANS Rhubarb Chard DECATUR A valuable new pole bean awarded the silver medal TOMATO at the 1942 Ail-Ameri- can Trials. Very hardy and YELLOW disease resistant. Pods straight, nearly round, PONDEROSA stringless and meaty and rich dark green in color. The yellow tomato has Price per Pkt., 5c; Vi come into considerable lb., 30c; 1 lb., 50c; (post- prominence and we be- paid.) lieve the Yellow Ponder- osa to be the best of this type. The vine is resist- 3^ CORN ant to wilt and the fruit has the delicious flavor of iOANA the pink tomato of the same name. Pkt., lOe; HYBRID oz., 95c; 1/4 lb., $3.15; 1 lb., $9.50. This yellow hybrid corn was developed by the Tomato Yellow Ponderosa Iowa Experiment Station J\/6ar CAULIFLOWER, ROYAL PURPLE and awarded a bronze medal in All-America trials. This vegetable should be grown by both the home and market Very sweet and resistant to drought and bacterial wilt. gardener. It has a delightful and distinctive flavor and its rich Height, bVi feet. Ears are 7 1/2 to 8 in. long and 12 purple coloring makes it a dish that will be relished by epicures. to 14 rowed Pkt., 10c; '/i lb., 35c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 Pkt., 25c; Va, or., $1.65; 1 oz. $5.00; Vn lb., $17.00; 1 lb., lbs., $5.50. $50.00. Com loana Hybrid Cauliflower Royal Purple Pansy Single Giant
Dahlia Ideal PANSY—Single Giant Huge flowers in rich dark and DAHLIAS— Ideal Bedding Mixed brilliant lighter tones, produced on For bsdding, cutting and general compact and early flowering garden purposes, these dwarf, plants. This is one of the leading bushy plants covered with hun- pansy strains in the world dreds of medium size, gayly col- Per Pkt., 25c; 3 Packets 60c ored blooms are unrivalled. Per Pkt., 25c; 3 Packets 60c. ^ FLOWERS U MERIT fSALTIBS of ZINNIA California Giant RUFFLED PETUNIA Miss Willmott It you like fine color for its own sake, 3602 Giants oi CcUJornia yon will find delight in growing this beautiful variety. Miss Willmott is a soft Giants of California, still the best Petunia pink of such mellow richness that many strain of single petunias in the world. Pro- have chosen it as their favorite Zinnia. duces its flowers less than four months from the time the seed is sown. Our strain in- Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets for 40c cludes the bright rose and copper scarlet tones. The flowers are very laroe, heavily ruffed. ALYSSUM—Violet Queen Per Packet 25c; 3 Packets for 60c. (Annual) This lovely new alyssum is a companion to the popular white variety Sunflower Sungold SUNFLOWER—Sungold "Little Gem." A great improvement on the older "Lilac Queen." Compact, violet Although striking in beauty, the double sun- color. Stock Silvery Lilac flowers still remain unknown to many garden Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets for 40c enthusiasts—Sungold is the latest introduc- tion, growing 4 to 5 feet high it develops numerous fully double flowers 4" to 5" across. AFRICAN MARIGOLD Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets for 40c Sunset Giants Mixed Not only are the flowers the largest ever SUMMER STOCK—Silvery Lilac known in Marigolds, averaging over 5 inches, but they are produced in such The most delicate and most exquisite shade in profusion tha' a plant of Sunset Giants summer stocks. Large and abundant bloom is one of the showiest spots in any gar- all summer from seed sown in spring. den. Colors: Orange, golden and primrose. Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets for 40c Per Packet 25c; 3 Packets for 60c.
Marigold Sunset Giants
Alyssum Violet Queen Zinnia Miss Willmott 1 Petunia Topaz Rose
PETUNIA—Topaz Rose Poppy Gartford fiery velvet suffused A rose slightly Gartford Giants with gold and accentuated by a POPPY— topaz center, in bloom all summer. An outstanding new large flowered Flowers 2 in. across. Ideal for win- strain of Iceland Poppies. Com- dow box and garden culture. bines strong and vivid colors with softer tints in a wide range of beau- Per Packet 25c; 3 for 60c tiful art shadei. Per Packet 25c; 3 for 60c
^iHHia /^oA^l-ciAa /i^uUa*t
This improved giant Zinnia is named in honor of the lovely new atar, Barbara Britton, appearing in "The Virginian," a Paramount Picture.
This superb strain bears huge double flowers 6 and 7 inches across. The strong, heavily branched plants of vivid green bloom abundantly all through the summer. The brilliant color range is especially re- markable and rich in new bicolor and two-tone flowers ranging from soft pastel tints to vivid primary colors; delicate pink, soft rose and orange with golden sheen, cream yellow, lavender, brilliant scarlet, etc., all in full petaled deep centered blooms oi exquisite beauty. Packet 25c; 5 for $1.00
MORNING GLORY MARIGOLD—Pot o' Gold Flowers of the new Gigantea type 4 to 41/2 Clarke's Blue Heavenly in. across, on sturdy 15 in. stems. The plants are produce One of the loveliest shades in any flower, a weU-branched and an abundance beautiful sky blue color which shades at of bright deep orange flowers earlier than any other giant flowered marigolH. the center to a golden throat. The flowers Marigold Pol o' Gold are very large, of characteristic morning Per Packet 25c; 3 for 80c glory form, and although they close by noon, the glory of their morning beauty CORNFLOWER— Blue Boy Cornflower Blue Boy cannot be equalled. The true rich blue color so highly prized in Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets 40c Cornflowers is nowhere more beautiful than in this splendid new variety. Long stems, very double. Ideal cut flower. Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets 40c COSMOS—Orange Ruffles MARIGOLD—Guinea Gold Vivid intense golden and orange, the two A popular favorite both as a bedding variety or three extra rows of petals lend an and as a cutting marigold. The well branched airy butterfly-like beauty to the richly col- plants produce great numbers of loosely ruf- ored large blossoms. Orange Ruffles will fled broad petaled flowers in a brilliant shade to the beauty of add greatly any garden. of orange yellow. Per Packet 2Sc; 3 for 60c Per Packet 15c; 3 Packets 40c
_j Morning Glory Clarke's Heavenly Blue
Marigold Guinea Gold Cosmos Orange Ruffles Begonia Double Carnation Flowered Begonia Double Camellia Flowered Tuberous Rooted BEGONIAS TUBEROUS BEGONIAS have during the last years become ex- ceedingly popular with the California Home Gardener, be- cause of their lush green foliage and magnificently colored wax-like flowers. They ore unsurpassable for shady locations or as pot plants. Besides shade they need a moist soil with plenty of leaf mold or peat. Good drainage is also necessary.
A cultural leaflet is sent with each order of tubers. Germain's Tuberous Rooted Begonias are grown by one of the foremost specialists in the United States, and the strains offered below are no doubt the finest that can be obtained.
Prices, Large Tubers: 35c each, $3.50 per dozen,
$25.00 per 100. Begonia Multiflora DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOW- BEGONIA ERED TYPE. Colors: Apricot, MULTIFLORA Orange, Pink, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow. Beautiful New Bedding DOUBLE CARNATION FLOW- Type ERED TYPE. Colors: Apricot, Orange, Pink, Red, Salmon, Dwarf bushy plants, White, Yellow. bearing masses of dou- GIANT SINGLE CRISPA TYPE. Colors: Apricot, Orange, Pink, ble flowers about II/2 to Red, Salmon, White, Yellow. 2 inches in diameter DOUBLE HANGING BASKET and blooming constant- TYPE (Lloydii). Colors: Apri- cot, Pink, Orange, Red, Sal- ly during the summer mon, White, Yellow. and early fall. Excellent DOUBLE ROSEBUD TYPE. for borders or mass ef- Mixed colors only. fect. Only medium sized bulbs available. Collection No. 6 30c each, $3.00 per doz., A collection of one each oi the $22.00 per 100. above types, color our choice. Six bulbs for only $1.65. Begonia Single Crispa Giant Exhibition Amaryllis GIANT EXHIBITION AMARYLLIS RARE PINK CALLA
in size beauty is our Outstanding and This lovely miniature Calla is car- giant exhibition strain of Amaryllis, which mine rose in color and about 2 inch- should not confused with the ordinary be es in diameter. The plants reach a strain. They are so satisfactory to grow height of l'/2 iset that every home should have at least one of these gorgeous plants. The colors range First Size: 75c each, 3 for $1.90, from deep red through orange to pink and $7.50 dozen. white. The bulbs can be planted any time from Medium Size: 60c each, 3 for $1.60; November to April. They should be planted $6.00 per dozen. so shallow that the tip is showing above the surface of the ground. Water sparsely during the winter months. The new growth will start about February 1st. After this water more freely and continue to do so throughout the growing season. The flow- ers will appear in spring and early sum- mer. Use bone meal or well-rotted cow manure to enrich the soil and apply liquid fertilizer at blooming time to give greater size and beauty to the flowers. Choice Jumbo Bulbs: $1.00 ea.; 3 for $2.50. Extra Large Bulbs: 60c ea.; 3 for $1.50. Blooming Size Bulbs: 35c ea.; 3 for $1.00. Rare Pink Calla
LILY Bargain Collection No. 7 Shangri Lah One blooming size bulb of each of the A beautiful, large flowering pure white rare and beautiful varieties pictured on Lily of strong, healthy growth. Good this page for only $1.75. Three collec- for indoor forcing. Will do well in shady tions for $4.75, postpaid. and semi-shady locations.
Large bulbs: 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. Lily—Shangri Lah
GOLDEN CALLA THE REGAL LILY
This lovely Calla produces (Lilium Regale)
grand deep yellow flowers on One of the hardiest and most tall stems, leaves spotted beautiful of lilies. The flowers attractive white. Very as shady shaped like the Easter Lily are garden or pot plant. Golden white with yellow center and Callas are also useful ef- and the outside of the petals tinged fective cut flowers. with purple. In Southern Cali- Extra Large: 40c each. fornia lilies thrive best in par- Three for $1.00. tial shade. 1st size: 40c each; Large Bulbs: 30c each. $4.00 per dozen. Three for 75c, or $3.00 2nd size: 30c each; per dozen. $3.00 per dozen.
Golden Calla Regal Lily RAINBOW GLADIOLUS COLLECTION No.B41 One Bulb of Each Variety of the Giant Rainbow Gladiolus pictured above» individually labeled and packed in colorful lithographed box. Mokes a lovely gift for any garden lover. Twelve Large Bulbs—$1.95 value for $1.49 3 Collections for $4.00, postpaid BULBS iin SUPPLIES ORDER BUNK for SEED, Money Enclosed Please leave this MAILORDER Amount Space Blank DEPARTMENT Money Order 747 Terminal St.
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1871, the Geniiain Seed and INPlant Co. was founded in the City of Los Angeles—one of the few pioneer firms in that city Entrance Ger- that can boast main's Downtown of seventy-four Store, 625 So. Hill years of continued progress and St., Los Angeles, expansion. From a small retail store it has become Calif. a national and international institution, shippino- Its products throughout the United States and to most foreign countries. Since our entrance into the war large quantities of Book Section at badly needed vegetable seeds have been supplied S25 So. Hill St. to our government for shipment to our Allies. The basic principle on which this business has been developed, is that there is no substitute for quality. A trained staff of seed production specialists, nurs- erymen and seed analysts is maintained to guard the reputation of Germain's seeds, plants and bulbs. For the further protection of our customers, trial grounds are maintained where checks are made on the quality of the seed stocks that come into our warehouses.
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We Send Goods (Except Plants) C.O.D. Only if Order Is Accom- panied by 25% of Its Value in Remittance. FREE DELIVERIES ON CERTAIN QUANTITIES OF SEED! All vegetable and flower seeds—by packet, ounce and pound—uc to ten pounds will be delivered free of charge by Parcel Post or Express (our option) anywhere in the United States or Mexico. ALL OTHER ARTICLES (Including Bulbs) Are Priced FOB Los Angeles and will be forwarded express collect, or, if desired—bv Parcel Post. INSURANCE EX-TRA-Sc for each order valued up to $5, 10c up to $z5, 15c up to $50- Like all reputable seed houses—Germain's has adopted the standard "non-warranty" clause of the American S^ed 1 rade Associalion.
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r.t= sEso=E E RM R I N 5pl A modern complete seed cleaning plant is equipped with specially de- signed machinery for the purpose of refining seeds and removing chaff, foreign matter and weed seeds. A fully equipped seed testing labor- atory is maintained where trained the purity and ger- analysts check Germain's Seed mination of each lot of seeds in and Garden our warehouses. Germination tests of every lot are Supply Store Salinas, Calif. made at four month intervals—and any stocks not measuring up to high standards are promptly dis- carded. Thousands of acres in the west are devoted to the production of Germain's seed—and are supervised profes- Seed Dept., by men who are trained in the seed growing Watsonville, Calif. sion. Twelve branch stores are operated in the following California communities San Diego Compton El Monte Santa Maria Salinas Watsonville San Jose San Francisco Sacramento Fresno Los Angeles Van Nuys This, in brief, is the story of Germain's—and per- liaps explains why more gardeners and farmers are planting Germain's seeds and plants and bulbs eacli year.
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Shipments of seeds, bulbs, tools, plants, and gar- Germain's, Fresno, Calif. den supplies (excepting certain insecticides con- taining poison—and all liquids) may be sent to all ports of the United States by Parcel Post. SEEDS We advise forwarding all small orders, pack- :AliM«i OAKftEN SUPPLIES ages up to twenty pounds in this way!
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Distance from 1st Lb. or Ea. Additional Zone Los Angeles Fraction Lb. or Fraction 1st Within 50 miles 9c Ic 2nd 50-100 miles 9c Ic 3rd 150-300 miles 10c 2c 4th 300-600 miles 11c 4c Germain's, El Monte, Calif. 5th 600-1000 miles 12c 5c 6th 1000-1400 miles 13c 7c 7th 1400-1800 miles 15c 9c 8th All over 1800 mi es 16c 11c
NON-WARRANTY. The Germain Seed and Plant Company gives no warranty, express or implied, as to the productiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and will not be in any way respon- sible for the crop. Our liability, in all instances, is limited to the purchase price of the seed. Order with confidence from Germain's—Horticultural Experts since 1871. Ctioose from selections you know are the best! You'll be sure of friendly service plus prompt, safe delivery!
Germain's, 11 San Diego, Calif. SUCCESSFUL GARDENERS GERMAIN'S HANDY GARDEN HELPS
HOTKAPS—Hotkaps are waxed paper cones. Placed over seed or growing plants, they guard against the weather, birds and In- sects. Home garden package of 25 and fibre board setter, 50c; postpaid 65c.
SOIL SOAKER—The soil soaker is made of porous canvas. Attached to REE-ROOT the garden hose it fills up and water seeps through, soaking the soil No. GROBARK—This wonderful prun- 12 ft.—$1.40 ing, grafting and budding com- No. 1 18 ft. —$1.90 No. pound will actually grow bark over 2 30 ft. —$2.90 No. REE-ROOT—A recently developed hormone wounds on a tree or shrub 3 50 ft.—$4.75 B-Complex vitamin treatment for rapid Qts., 50c; gal., $1.50. rooting of cuttings. No. 1 for more sensi- tive plants; 2, hardy. No. 1 for sensitive plants, 2 oz $.75 No. for 2 hardy, woody plants, 1 Vi oz. $1.00
TRANSPLANT TABLETS PLANT CHEM—Grows plants with or without soil. A complete plant food, including micronutrients for hydro- ponics. 16 gal. size, 25; 37 Vi gal. size, 50c. TRANSPLANT TABLETS—Counteracts root shock and wilting in transplanting. In- duces healthy recovery. Hormones plus B- BLOOM LIFE—Feeds and prolongs Complex. tablets 2 make gallon. the life of cut flowers and helps to 40 tabs 50c 100 tabs $1.00 retain color and fragrance. 2 size, 10c; 26 qt. size, $1.00. APRIL SHOWER NOZZLE—A new hose nozzle made of dur- FREE- PLANT able plastic. The round rose-shaped nozzle gives a gentle flow like rain. 37c. PREE-PLANT — Speeds up germination, makes for sturdier growth and better pro- duction. Combines hormones, B-Complex, GARDEN SPRAY organic nitrogen. 2 oz. can $1.00 SET— Indispens- able for the control of most mon com- garden pests. Contains Voick tor scale mealy bug, etc; Extrax tor aphids and PLANTABBS thrips; Greenol for mildew. Price $1.85.
ROSE SPRAY KIT— Kit contains two separate sprays. Extrax for the control FULTON'S PLANTABBS—Safe, economical, of Aphids, Thrips, etc., and Greenol odorless. An ideal complete plant food for for powdery mildew on roses. 97c. garden and house plants. Plantabbs $ .10 Size 10 Tabs Plantabbs .25 Size 30 Tabs Plantabbs .50 Size 75 Tabs Plantabbs 1.00 Size 200 Tabs Plantabbs 3.50 Size 1000 Tabs 12 Prices are F. O. 8. Los Angeles unless otherwise noted GARDENING IS FUN GERMAIN'S GARDEN ACCESSORIES
BEE WISE POLLINATOR BRUSH— Use this brush to produce bumper crops on tomatoes, cucumbers and similar crops (instructions furnished). NEW RO-KOVER— Ro-Kovers are made of Price 50c. strong, weather-proofed paper. They are placed over the seed rows and keep birds, slugs and snails away from the young seed- lings. They also provide half-shade, simulat- ing lath-house conditions. Each package contains enough for 24 feet of row. Price $1.19; postpaid $1.34
Vitamin B^ PELLETS — Standardized ration of Vitamin B^, plus important factors of Vitamin B complex. Box of 100 Pellets $1.00.
THOMPSON'S Bi VITAMIZER — Brass A attachment fits garden hose. Holds 1 to 6 Bi Pellets, dissolving and distributing proper solution. With 100 Pellets ($2 value) only $1.89
ANT JEX (Improved Ant Stakes)—Ant Jex Ant Poison is made in gelatin form and in- closed in stakes, hence no spilling and greater safety to children and pets. Dox. DEKKO SILVERFISH PAKS Silver- — $1.00. fish are insidious and hard to cope with—but Dekko does it! Place paks in closets, bookcases, under rugs, etc. 12 paks, 25c.
RODENT CONTROL—For the control Safely does away with dog nui- of gophers, squirrels, rats and field SCRAM— sance. Just place at base of trees, plants, mice, etc. Light fuse, place in hole HAN wherever dogs cause a nuisance. Price 49c. or burrow and cover over. Price 45c. ItonI or
pronounced "Hantone" "the invisible glove" PENNSYLVANIA a skin protector that keeps FRUIT dirt or stains from coming in direct PICKER contact with the skin. For gardeners, GOPHER SCENT—Gophers are attracted to painters, mechanics, houseworkers, the bait by the scent, effectively ridding your Strong wire construction, very con- actors, printers and others! Generous garden of these pests. Small size, 35c; venient for the harvesting of fruits 8 oz. bottle, $1.00. medium size, 50c. from trees. Mount on long handle or pole (handle not furnished). 85c.
GARDEN IRRIGATOR—Regulates and RAT-SCENT—The scent attracts rats JENNY WREN BIRD HOUSE—Ready-cut, distributes flow of water evenly to and mice to the poisoned grains. A easily assembled bird house for the garden each furrow. Set of six, price 90c. Tiost effective exterminator. Price 35e. and aviary. $1 .25.
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lApbids .>r P'aut Aphis " Lice I. Lesw than % lone. The mtr^t roiDmon of these is the creen ORTHO GARDEN AND NURSERY SPRAYS aphis on roses. See No. 2. 5. 15. 21 33. 40. 42. 1. ANT-B-GONE — Ant control Liquid and Dis- 8-A. BUGGETA PELLETS. The new Metaldehyde-Ar- penser. The new method of Ant Control with senic Bait in pellet form. Buggeta Pellets can "Sweet wick" dispenser. The patented "Wick" be easily tossed around. Half as much bait goes does the trick. Set of 4 full 1 oz. dispensers, twice as far. Controls Snails, Slugs, Cutworms, 60c. Refill bottles of Syrup—4 oz., 20c; 16 oz., Sow Bugs, Earwigs, Grasshoppers and Strawberry' 50c; '/2 Gal. $1.50. Root Weevil. 12 oz., 25c; 2 lbs., 50c; 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $3.60. 2. BOTANO GARDEN DUST—New, improved mul- 9 CALCIUM stomach ti-purpose dust mixture packed in a conven- GARDEN ARSENATE—A poison for ient self-use duster package. For use on Orna- Snails, Cutworms, Grasshoppers. Also mental plants, flowers and vegetables against used as a dust to control Cotton Boll WeevM and other Beetles. 1 lb., lbs., 16 different garden pests including certain Ants, 25c; 4 50c. Aphis, Beetles, Black Spot Diseases, Caterpillars, Beetle. The twelve- 10. CALTOX INSECTICIDE—A combination insec- spotted kind (Diabro- Cabbage Worm, Tomato Worm, Fleas, Mildew, ticide and fungicide for control of most Beetles, tica) is often found on rose buds, dahlias, etc. Pear Slug, Red Spider, Rose Mildew, Rose Slug, Worms and Caterpillars and many fungus dis- See No. 2. 10. 11. Sow Bugs, Spittle Bugs, Thrips. 8 oz. sifter eases. Used either as a dust or liquid spray. top, 35c; 10 oz. duster, each 49c. Refills for 8 oz., 35c; 20 oz., 60c. Botano Dust Duster, 16 oz. 50c each. 11. GARDEN LEAD ARSENATE—A stomach poison 3. CONTAX PRUNING PAINT—A new, modern for chewing insects. 1 lb., 35e; 4 lbs., 65c. plastic pruning and grafting composition. "CON- 12. RAT BAIT PELLETS—A new Red Squill, Rit TAX" has been developed for use as a general Bait in pellet form. 2 oz., 25c. pruning paint, a grafting compound for certain 13. ORTHO RODENT DESTROYER An effective varieties of trees and in connection with tree — poison for Ground Squirrels. 6 oz., 30c; 1 lb., surgery operations. 1 pt. tin, 35c; 1 qt. tin, 60c; 5 lbs., $2.25. 60c; 1 gal. tin, $1.50; 5 gal. tin, $6.00. 14 FLOTOX GARDEN SULPHUR— Is the superfine Scale. Scale insects in- 4. "FRUITONE"—The new hormone spray for flotation type sulphur for all around home gar- jure plants by siickin? fruits flowers. oz., oz., the sap. Ants carry and 2/5 25c; 2 $1.00; den use. 26 oz., 25c; 4 lbs., 50c. them, destroy aits ako. 12 oz., $5.00. 15. GARDEN VOLCK A contact spray containing See No. 16. 19. 38 40. — Nicotine and oil to control sucking insects as 4-A. ROOTONE. A plant hormone powder for stimu- Aphis, Mealy Bugs, Scale, Red Spider. 4 oz., lating root growth on cuttings reduces fungus bottle, 35c; pt., 85c. disease. 14 oz. pkt., 25c; 2 oz. jar, $1.00; 1 lb. can, $5.00; 10 lb. drum, $45.00; 50 lb. 16 VOLCK NURSERY AND GARDEN SPRAY— drum, $200.00. summer oil spray and spray carrier for use against certain Mealybugs, Scale, Insects, Red 5 ORTHO ROSE SPRAY KIT—Combination kit of Spider, White Flies. 4 oz. bottle, 25c; 16 oz. 2 oz. bottle EXTRAX Garden Spray and 2 oz. bottle, 50c; Vz gal. bottle, $1.25; 5 gal. drum, bottle GREENOL Liquid Fungicide with circu- $5.00. lar on Rose Pest Control. Makes 12 gallons. 18. GARDEN PARIS GREEN—A poison used to con- Controls many rose pests. Price: Complete Kit, trol Potato Bugs, Sugar Web Worms, Army 97c each. Worms and Leaf Eating Insects. 5 lbs., $2.50. IVIealv Bug. Waxy scale, usiuilly coTerod with a 6. "TRANSPLANTONE"—The Vitamin Hormone 20 SCRAM DOG REPELLANT—To keep dogs away white waxy meat. CJon- for trol ants also. Stimulant rooted plants. Prices: Vi oz., 25c; from the plants, shrubs, store fronts. Price, 49c. 3 oz., $1.00; 1 lb., $4.00. See No. 15. 16. 40. 21. EXTRAX GARDEN SPRAY—A contact insecti- 7 GARDEN BORDO MIXTURE— For blight, rust cide. Used as a general purpose garden spray and fungus diseases. Per lb., 35c; 4 lbs., 60c. against Aphis, Thrips, Red Spiders, Caterpillars, etc. 1 oz., 35c; 2 oz., 55c; 4 oz., $1.00; pt., 8 BUG-GETA METALDEHYDE BAIT—A new snail $2.75; 1 2 Gal., $7.95. and slug bait for control of snails, slugs, earwigs, grasshoppers, cut worms. Contains Meta-Acetal- 22 GREENOL LIQUID FUNGICIDE—Used against Rose Mildew, Blackspot. 1 oz., 35c; 2 ozs., dehydt. 1 lb., 25c; 2V2 lbs., 50c; 6 lbs., $1.00; 12 lbs., $1.75; 30 lbs., $3.75. 45c; 4 ozs., 60c; 16 ozs., $1.50; Vi gal., $3.95.
Rust, rovers ?toms and leaves with tiny T>n<^tule3 USE HAYES JR. havine the topparance of rc To apply all the following stimulants and controls to your garden through your gar- den hose. • Vitamin B-1 Weed Killers HAYES JR. SPRAY GUN • Liquid and Soluble Insect'C'd-- and Fertilizers Fungicides Famous all-purpose sprayer makes 3 gallons of • Lawn Moth Solutions mixed spray material at a time. Sprays liquids and Operates Economically, Solely, Easily, Quickly, most wettable powders up, down, sideways. Light, Attaches to any ordinary garden laucet in a easy to use. Just attach HAYES JR. to garden nis. jitty. Cutnoi I) e i< t r y turn the hydrant, lightly press the con- younc phints by chewing hose, on the stem at or .iust he- veniently long lever—and HAYES JR. sprays! low tlie surface of the (rround. ORDER NOW— ONLY $1.95 Dperates on water pressure from 30 to 175 pounds. Sec No. 10. 18. 24. 14 — Corn Ear Worm. llie Qiost trouble;xiMie nest of sweet com. Tieat new silk as it appears. See ORTHO FRESNOL No. 23. SYRUP is the only ant syrup 23. EAR WORMICIDE— For use against Corn Ear- 25. FRESNOL ANT — of ants that invade Cali- worm on Sweet Corn. Due to special local cli- that kills all 7 species homes and gardens. FRESNOL has a matic conditions it is best to consult your local fornia they seek it in prefer- agricultural authority for the best time to apply special attraction for ants; in the home, Ear Wormicide. 4 or., 35c; 16 ozs., 75c. ence to all other foods hresnol Ant Syrup Jars (Set of 4 filled) 45c. Fresnol Ant Syrup Liquid, 8-oz. size, 45c. For use against Cabbage 24. SOIL FUMIGANT— Fresnol Ant Syrup Liquid, 1 6-oz. size, 60c. Wireworms, Maggot, Onion Maggot, Centipedes, Fresnol Ant Syrup Liquid, 32-oz. size, $1.00. Sod Web Worms, (Lawn Moth.) 1 pt., $1.00 Fresnol Ant Syrup Liquid, Gallon size, $3.00. Mildew. A funBUS dis- ease affecting r.isej eta in moist, .shadj places: cloudy weather, etc. MISCELLANEOUS INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES See No. 2, 5. 2?. .35. or dust treatment of 33. BLACK LEAF 40—A contact spray for sucking 43. SEMESAN— For the liquid and flower seed, bulbs and roots of insects. 1 oz., 36c; 5 oz., $1.05. vegetable oz., all kinds. 1/3 oz., 10c; 2 oz., 40c; 12 34. CYANOGAS—The gas vapors are deadly to ro- $1.88; 4 lbs., $9.10. dents and insects, such as Ants, Gophers, Wire- worms. Prices: Dust or granular, 4 oz., 30c; BEL Used as an instantaneous dip 1 lb., 75c; 5 lbs., $2.50. 44. SEMESAN — for white and sweet potatoes. Replaces other 35. FUNGTROGEN—A concentrated form of cop- treatments. 2 oz., 30c; 1 lb., $1.65; 4 lbs., per used in the control of Mildew and Black $5.70. Spot on Roses. Va pt., 45c; 1 pt., $1.25; 1 qt., $2.00; 1 gal., $6.00. Thpips. Tiny almost in- 45. SEMESAN JR.—Used only as a dust treatment tisit)le insects. Very 1n- iurious to flowers and 36. GOPHER FIRECRACKERS — Very effective for field and sweet corn. ^V^ oz. envelope, 15c; young KTOwth. against Gophers and Ground Squirrels. Per doz., 12 oz., 56c; 6'/4 lb., $3.75. See No. 5. 21. 40. 50c. Poisoned raisins and grain. An 37. GOPHERSCENT— 46. 2% CERESAN—A dust disinfectant for cotton, food for gophers. 8 oz. pkg., effective poisoned flax, millets, peas, sorghums and Narcissus. 35c; 12 oz. pkg., 50c. 1 lb., 75c; AVa lbs., $3.14. 38. LEMON OIL — To control Scale, Mealy Bug, on Palms, Ferns, etc. Vi pt., 50c; 1 pt., Aphis, 47. NEW IMPROVED SERESAN—A dust disinfec- 1 1 gal., $3.75. 80e; qt., $1.35; tant for wheat, oats and barley. 4 oz., 30c; 1 lb., 80e; 4 lbs., $2.70. 40. NICONA—A nicotine and oil spray, effective against Aphis, Thrips, Red Spider, Scale, Mealy and Mildew. Prices: 4 oz., 30c; Vi pt., Bug 49. THIOSAN—Non-poisonous organic fungicide for 45c; 1 pt., 60c; 1 qt., 90c; 1 gal., $2.35. Brown Patch and Dollar Spot Control. 5 lb. Codlin Moth. The well- known ypple worm 25 lb. drum, $30.00; 100 lb. drum, treat from bud stage cats, canaries. can, $6.45; 41. PULVEX—Powder for dogs, and until apple is formed. $115.00. Dust the powder well and rub in thoroughly. See No. 11. Price: Va oz. for canaries, 25c; 3'/2 oz. for dogs and cats, 50c; 12 oz. size, $1.25. 50. ARASAN—For Peanuts, Corn, and many vege- 42. RED ARROW—A Contact Pyrethrum and Rote- table seeds. 2 oz. per 100 lbs. shelled pea- none spray used in control of sucking insects. nuts; 3 oz. per 100 lbs. unshelled peanuts; 2 lbs. of vegetable seeds. 1 oz., 35c; Va pt., $1.00; pt., $2.90; qt., $5.30; oz. to 4 oz. per 100 gal., $17.00. 1 oz., 16c; 8 oz., 80c; 5 lbs., $6.45. FOR SMALL GARDEN New Streamlined Red Spider. Tiny mites, SPRAYER mere specks of red or HAYES-ETTE yellow, usually on the imder side of leaf. AT LAST! A compact, little H ARCO See No. 2. 5. 15. 21. bantamweight that efficient- 40. ly does the work of many larger sprayers. Weighs just a little over a pound, filled. to garden SPRAYER Simply attach hose, lightly press the nev/ No-Leak Thumb Button — that's all! Operates on 20 water pres- to 150-pound solves every spray problem! sure. Capacity IV2 gallons o£ mixed spray material. Here's the efficient, good-looking, easy-to-use Sprays all modern liquid price you spray materials free from sprayer you want at the down-to-earth soaps. Ideal for use with want to pay! Sprays up, down, sideways without spray kits. leaks or drips to wet hands O' adjustment. No Wirewcirm. Hard smooth stain clothing. worm.s; slender and Only $2.95 brownish yellow Attack Or:!er yours today $2.35 roots and root crox,s. See No. 24. 34. 15 — For Top Gardening Pleasure and Success Plant Germain 's 1945 Flower Seeds "They Germinate" •0-4i>tCi - Sand Verbena Aa^ZiftO-i^ - Windflower Annual Low Border Full Sun Perennial Beds and Cutting Sun or Halt Shade Culture: A or C Page 31 Height 6 in. Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 1 it. 2001 UmbeM.stum. Thrives sandv soil. Large poppy-shaped flowers, easily grown Bright rose flowers. Pkt. 10c from seed, preferably sown where they are to bloom. Height II/2 ft. Monarch Strain Mixed. Strawflowers 2070 Germain's Rose, salmon, crimson and deep blue colors. Pkt. 20c Annual Bedding, Cutting Full Sun Culture: or A C—Page 3/ Height 2 .'(. Pretty daisy-like flowers of satiny appear- de Montana ance that last for years when dried. Can bf Ah^I^O^O^-^o^^ dried for winter use if cut in bud. 2009 Gianf Flowcfc^ H-'brids. Extra large Perennial Climber Full Sun flowers. New mixture includes white, cham- Culture: C or D—Page 31 Height 15 it. ois, flesh and rose. Pkt. 25c Alyssum Violet Queen Nearly always in flower, and borne in the greatest profusion all over the plant. 2074 Leptopus. Blossoms like rosy pink Blue Marguerite Sweet Alyssum or Ac^atUea- Begonias. Pkt. 20c AUUum Mad Wort Perennialvennial Border. EdgingEdainn Suncr„r, ' Culture: or Annual Low Edging A C—Page 31 Height 2 it. Sun or half Shade Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 1 to in. 2016 CoelestJs. 10 Flowering border of Ma- zarin blue daisy flowers. Blooms Pretty, sweetly scented, useful for borders, abund- Perennial Low Borders, Rockeries Shade antly the first season from seed. edging, window boxes, hanging baskets and Pkt. 20c Culture; or Page 31 Height 6 in. rock work. Flower profusely all summer and B D— in warm climates, also in winter. Very charming bedding plants producing of spring. Rock- ii/t - Floss Flower 2039 Sweet. (Maritimum.) Spreading habit, masses flowers very early in 8 in. tall. Pure white, very free flowering. gardens and borders in part shade. Low Border Full Sun Culture:;5"u"°^ , „ 1/2 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 2384 Large Flowered Hybrids Mixed. A or Page 31 Height 6 to 18 in. 2041 Little Gem. Erect. 6 in. Pure white, Fragrant, soft plush-like little flowers. Their perfect border. Pkt. 10c dense compact clusters completely cover the 2045 Carpet of Snow. - Primula plant. Bloom all summer. Very dwarf. 4 in. /lu^UC44ia spreads in carpet-like mass of white, entire 2024 Blue Cap. close heads of rich blue season. Pkt. 10c Perennial Edging, Rockeries Shade flowers. Compact dome-shaped flowers. 8 2044 Lilac Queen. Lavender Lilac. Pkt. 10c Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 8 in. Pkt. 20c 2043 Violet Queen. 2049 Midget Blue. Bright violet flowers Colorful for rock garden and border; useful Very dwarf. 3 inch in large heads. Lovely, fragrant dwarf plants. True Ageratum also for window boxes and shady situations; Blue. Wonderful border. in. for edging. 6 Pkt. 15c prefer light, moist soil and bloom freely in Pkt. 25c April, May. 2027 Blue Perfection. Larger amethyst- blue flowers. Almost hide the bushy 9 in A^uUuO^. 2385 Choice English Hybrids. Rich deep plants. t;te"-Me-Not pijt loc shades with many attractively margined. Pkt. 25c 2025 Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear blue Perennial Background Sun Free-flowering. 18 in. high. Grand for Culture: C or D—Page 31 Height 5 ff. bouquets. pjjt joj. Graceful sprays of forget-me-not-like flowers 2030 Imperial Alpine Rock Cress Dwarf Mixed. Many shades from early summer until late fall. of blue and lavender. 2069 Italica Lissadell. Tall 5-ft. bush, with Perennial 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Edging, Rockery Full Sun rich clear blue sprays of flowers. Effective Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height B to 9 in. as background. Pkt. 15c Amaranth 2202 Alpina. Dense tufts of snow white flowers, invaluable for edgings and rock- - Large African Daisy ^Ba?l:ground f^^C^O^iid eries. Pkt. 10c A"??;""^ D FuiJ Sun CuJture; B or D—Page 31 Height 3 it. Annual Bedding, Border Sun Ornamental foliage. Culture: Highly decorative for A or C—Page 31 Height 1 to 2 It. background. Midsummer A^t^fte^^ - Thrift-Sea Pink until frost. Height' 4 to 5 ft. 2205 New Hybrid Mixed. Large showy flowers 21/2 to 3 in. across in orange, terra Perennial Edging Sun 2054 Molten Fire. Deep red plants, each cotta, yellow, salmon, carmine. Long-lasting Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 15 in. branch topped with flame-like foliage. after cut. Height 1 foot. Pkt. 15c 22] 4 Formosa Pkt 15c 2204 Grandis.Of unusual merit, producing Large Flowered Hybrids. 2050 Caudatus. (Love Lies Bleeding). Red a wealth of large daisy-like flowers on well Bright colors, large ball-shaped flowers. droopmg panicles. Tassel-like flowers. branched bushy plants 2 to 21/2 feet high. The flowers are white with a steel blue re- •'5*''<"'- verse, excellent for cutting. Fern Asparagus r J (Joseph's Coat). Showy varie- gated red, green and white! 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Vl Oz. 60; Pkt. 10c Perennial House Plant, Vine Shade Culture: B or D—Page 31 mpernel 2218 Plumosus. The Asparagus Fern exten- sively used by all florists. In its early stages it is handsome fern-like AnnuaJ Low Border Sun or Half Shade Mixture No. 1 6 a house or window garden plant. Outdoors it Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 10 in. grows into a tall A lovely selection of the most useful leathery vine, excellent for shady locations. Lovely edging plcmts, covered with 5 petaled and most popular annual flowers for Btar-like blossoms, Pkt. 20c 1 inch across, 8 to 10 cutting and floral arrangements. inches tall. 2219 Sprengeri. (Emerald Feather.) Grace- Packet 25c ful pot plant, effective also in window 2065 Anagallis Mixture. Mixed colors. bowls, hanging baskets, etc. Pkt. 20c 1/4 Oz. 55c; rict. 10c 16 Ait^^ - Venjo-4€ica Jiake This earlier flowering Aster is named in honor oi the beautiful Hollywood Star, VERONICA LAKE, appearing in "BRING ON THE GIRLS," a PARAMOUNT PICTURE. feathery as an ostrich Beautiful blooms of immense size, light and curled and interlaced plume- fully double and composed of long, bloom. Clear, bright petals' Among the earliest of all giant asters to pure white; tall, colors in shades of blue, lavender, rose, red and Non-lateral branching plants rigid stems, ideal for floral arrangements. display in the garden. 2 to 2'/? feet high make dazzling color Per Packet 25c; 5 Packets for $1.00 'A'^i^^ - China Aster Bedding, Cutting Sun Annual . ^ ^ _ CuJfure; A or C—Page 31 Height 2 to 3 ft. are among the loveliest and most pop- (Wilt Resistant) Asters Veronica Lake Aster all annual flowers. By selecting early, ular of renowned cut flower strain producing very mid-season and late strains they brmg a con- A large densely double flowers on long stems. tinuous pageant of beauty to the garden from The flowers are of the American branching spring until late fall. Asters are easy to late type but much larger and sturdier and hold grow. They delight in plenty of sunshine, rich up remarkably well after cutting. (Wilt Resistant) soU and ample moisture with good drainage. seed indoors about 2246 Crimson. Rich vivid red. Pkt. 20c This famous strain of branching Asters is de- For earliest bloom start good before the usual outdoor planting servedly popular. The flowers are of six weeks 2247 September Pink. Soft shell. Pkt. 20c abun- the young plants out as soon as size, very double, of fine form and time and set 2248 Lavender. Clear lavender blue. permits. dantly produced. the weather Pkt. 20c 2291 Crimson, intense, crimson red! 2249 Purple. Velvety blue purple. Pkt. 20c Pkt. 10c 225 1 Rose. Bright cerise. Pkt. 20c 2292 Flesh. Clear even light pink! Pkt. 10c Low branching bush. No laterals to disbud! Immense, feathery Chrysanthemum-like 2252 White. Large snow-white. Pkt. 20c 2293 Lavender. Blue lavender! Pkt. 10c garden. blooms! Colorful decoration in your 2260 American Beauty Asters. Mixed 2294 Purple. Perfect flower. Deep violet! in your Lovely, long-lasting bright bouquets colors. Vs Oz. 45c; Pkt. 15c Pkt. 10c home! 2295 Rose Pink. Charming, bright rose! resistant. Early 224 1 Rose Marie. Wilt Cie Ballam - Ladies' Slipper Bachelor l^idto^ - Annuai Borders, Bedding Sun Annual Borders, Cutting Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 3 h. Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 18 in. An old favorite known also as Bachelor's The brightly colored double flowers on bushy Buttons, Blue Bottle, Bluet, etc., succeeding plants with fleshy stems and shiny bright anywhere and responding quickly to what green leaves. Ideal for bedding, borders. little core and cultivation may be bestowed 2410 Double Camellia Flowered Mixed. upon it. A dependable cut flower for summer and winter bouquets. 1/4 oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 2623 Blue Boy. Very double intense blue. Pkt. 15c 2626 Pinkie. Deep rose pink. Pkt. 15c Perennial Edging, Borders Hall Shade 2627 Snow Man. Snow white. Pkt. 15c Culture: D—Page 31 Height 8 to 15 in. 2625 Red Boy. Ruby red! Pkt. 15c 2622 Jubilee Gem. Dwarf. For low borders, bedding and edging there Dark Blue 15c are few plants more effective than shiny- Pkt. leaved, bright colored fibrous rooted Begonias. 2624 Germain's Double Deep Blue. Extra large ruffled blooms. Oz. 70c; Pkt. 10c 24 1 8 Alba. White, green foliage. Pkt. 25c 2627 Double White. Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c Luminosa. Dark scarlet. 2422 Pkt. 25c 2630 Double Finest Mix. 2428 Carmen. Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c Carmine pink. Pkt. 25c 2643 Candidissima (Dusty Miller). 2430 Semperflorens Mixed, a choice as- Decorative silver-white leaves, broadly cut. sortment of oU colors. Pkt. 25c Bright yellow gold flowers. Pkt. 10c 'RED WHITE BLUE 'Cardiospermum — — BacUelan. - Annual Climhei Sun Buttatti. Mi^ed Culture; B—Page 31 Height 12 it. Attractive combination for bedding and patriotic color arrangements. 2401 Cardiospermum. Rapid climber. White flowers and seed pods resembling Packet 20c miniature balloons. Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c Bachelor Button 17 — Swan River Daisy Winter Annual Flower Beds Sun Marigolds CuJture: B or D—Page 3J Height 1 ft. Annual Bedding, Cutting Full Sun Iberidifolia. Brilliant free-ilowering 2464 Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 1 to 2 ft. and blooming throughout the summer months. The dainty flowers resemble small This showy brilliant flower is a popular Cinerarias. Height 9 inches. choice in California as an all-winter favorite! 1/4 oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c You're assured of rich, vivid blooms during your dullest, drabbest garden period! Sown in early fall in the open they bloom freely as Qactu6> early as January and continue into the sum- mer. Perennial House and Sun and Shade Gorden 251 1 Art Shades Mixed. pkt. ibc Height various Culture; B or D—Page 31 2498 Chrysantha. "Mum"type golden flow- 2490 Choice Sorts Mixed. Leafless succu- ers! Pkt. 10c lents in massive, round, cylindrical, flat and 2509 Orange Shaggy. A real favorite! angular forms, typical favorites in every Pkt. 15c California garden. Ideal as potted plants 2501 Campfire Improved. Extra large deep decorative require in all seasons, they're — orange. Pkt. 15c very little care. Pkt. 20c 2496 Germain's Orange King. Enormous Pu«c fo^^r orange flowers with rich, dark center. A (Calceolaria - favorite! Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c 2507 Radio. Orange frilled! Pkt. 10c Annuai Window, Greenhouse Sun 2508 Golden Beam Radio. Culture; D—Page 31 Height 15 in. Frilled yellow. One of the best loved indoor pot plants. Flow- Pkt. 10c ers shaped like miniature purses. 2493 Ball's Gold Improved. Rich gold Pkt. 15c 2481 Hybrida Superba. A splendid strain, 2494 Lemon Queen. Bright yellow. lovely colors. Prized pot plant. Pkt. 50c Calendula Art Shades Oz. 45c; Pkt. 10c 2504 Masterpiece QamfJxi^HMla Canterbury Bell Clear orange, contrasting GandUud eUmUi-'i^Zn dark center. Pkt. 15c Annual, Biennial Border Shade 2512 Orange Sunshine. "Mum" flowered Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2V2 it- Annual Climbez Full Sun deep orange. Pkt. 15c old-time favorites, Culture; B or D—Page 31 Height 30 It. One of the grandest of 2488 Yellow Colossal. Extra large, loose reach height of 3 feet are covered Cardinalis. a and 3211 Grows 30 feet tall! Filled petaled yellow. Pkt. 20c with large bell-shaped flowers during spring with a blaze of cardinal flowers. Pkt. 15c and summer. 2510 Germain's Extra Double Mixed. Choice of many sorts! Oz. 45c; Pkt. 10c /Ifuutal Ca4'vteA.Lu'uf. Bell Ga4€(!tifiu>jlt - 'beris 2499 Orange Fantasy. An entirely new, lovely flower! The first rows of petals are 2522 Angelus Bell. Deep rose. Pkt. 15c Annual Beds, Borders Sun long and beautifully twisted! 'The inner Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 1 to IV2 ft. petals fantastically interlaced! Bronzy or- 2524 Liberty Bell, violet blue. Pkt. 15c Furnish beds and borders with masses of color ange, tipped mahogany. Dark center! 2529 Mission Bell. Delicate pink. Pkt. 15c during the spring and summer months. Their Pkt. 15c 2523 Annual Single Mixed. Lovely colors! sweet perfume scents the whole garden. De- Pkt. 10c lightful long lasting cut flower. Height about 1 foot. Sinc^e Cattte^iud^if, Belli. 2549 Giant White Hyacinth Flowered. Qa^matixiHA, Differs from the Umbellota type. Larger Perennial Large bells on strong growing bush foliage. heads, larger flowers. Sweet perfume. Borders, Cutting Sun CuKure; A or Page 31 Height 20 in. 2525 Single Blue. Pkt. 10c Pkt. 10c C— 2526 Single Rose. Pkt. 10c Remarkably fine, vigorous strain of French ^mLeltata Stn.cU*i origin. Flowers in about five months from 2527 Single White. Pkt. 10c seed, it blooms indefinitely! Large, 2551 Rose. double 2530 Single Mixed. Pkt. lOc Soft satiny rose. fragrant flowers in many lovely colors! Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c Qufi and Scuice^ Ga*tl&ilt-Wnf. 2556 Lavender. Soft pink-lavender. QItcUt-auci'i, Cue^LLaatnitUf. Per Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c BdU 2558 Rose Cardinal. Lovely rose-red! 2582 Bright Rose. pkt. 15c Per Oz. 90c; Pkt. 10c 2583 Dark Crimson (Black Prince) The most beautiful type of all! Large bell, cup pkt 15c 2557 Albida. shaped flower, surrounded by calyx of simi- Purest Snow-White! 2584 Flesh Pink. Pkt. 15c Per Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c lar colors. Looks like cup and saucer! 2585 Scarlet. pkt. I5c 2560 All Shades Mixed. Lovely colors! 2536 Calycanthema Blue. 2586 Pale Lilac (Pearl). Pkt. 15c Vs Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c Per Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c 2587 White (Jeanne Dionis). Pkt. 15c 2537 Calycanthema Rose. 2588 Yellow (Marie Chabaud). Pkt. 15c 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c Ga^ta^ BiMd VUte l'^^' Calycanthema White. 2590 Chabaud's Everblooming Giant 2438 Annual Climber Sun l/s Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c Flower. Mixed. Vio Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c Culture: B—Page 31 Height 15 ft. 2540 Calycanthema Mixed. 3988 Tall reaching climber of the Nasturtium 2591 New Giant Enfant de Nice. 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c family. Profusion of gold flowers. Pkt. 10c Mixture of many types! Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 25c Tb 18 Annual Pot Plant, Greenhouse Shade Culture: D—Page 31 Height Ji'2 « Flowering pot plant and bedding plant of resplendent beauty. It produces gorgeous broad heads of large blossoms in the most vivid shades during the late winter and early spring. Delights in a cool shady location, succeeding well even out doors m Southern California. 2704 California Super Giants. Enormous flowers. A grand color mixture of light Dinks to rose, scarlet, royal blue, crimson. Pkt. 50c 2700 Choice Hybrids Mixed. Compact, free blooming and large flowered. Vigorous growth and superb colors. Pkt. 20c. 2705 Stellata (Star Cineraria) Star-like blossoms in bright colors. Pkt. 25c QU/uf4 26 1 Plumosa Feather Cockscomb Mixed All bright shades! 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c (^/uftede Wooijflcuuefi, Qixutt Attractive large round heads resemble huge Extra large flowers for early sununer blooml balls of silky wool! 2752 Early Giant Crimson. Pkt. 10c 2604 Crimson Chinese Woolflowsr. 2753 Early Giant Pink. Pkt. 10c Pkt. 25c 2754 Early Giant White. Pkt. 10c Cie4.teci Cock4co4ftJ). 2755 Early Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10c Showy, sun-loving annuals, perfectly at home in the California summer sunshine where their large highly colored crests add a gay 2759 Sensation Cardinal. Crimson. Pkt. 20c note to innumerable gardens. 2771 Sensation Pinkie. Brand new! Pkt. 20c 2617 Royal Velvet. Rich ruby red crest, Sensation Purity. Puie white! Pkt. 20c gay bronzy green foliage. Pkt. 25c 2772 Sensation Mixed. 2620 Crlstata Tall Mixed. Shades of red, 2773 Brand new! Extra large flowers! Oz. 40c; Pkt. 15c pink and yellow. Per 1/4 Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c Vi 2614 Cristata Dwarf Empress. Crimson combs. Shorter bedding type plants. Pkt. 15c Coreopsis Sunburst, Pg. 20 0^a*t Mixture No. 19 2767 Carnelia Crimson. 1/8 Oz. 75c; Pkt. 15c A formula selection of delightful low growing annuals suitable for window 2766 Peach Blossom. Pink. or porch boxes. They are quick to 1/8 Oz. 75c; Pkt. I5c bloom and provide abundant color over 2768 Whirlwind. White. a long season. 1/8 Oz. 75c; Pkt. 15c Packet 25c 2769 Extra Early Mixed. Double flowersJ Cosmos Sensation Cosmos Orange Flare All colors. l/s Oz. 60c; Pkt. ISo 19 (Chinese Delphinium) Annual Climber Sua Very beautiful flowers, these hardy plants Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 15 ft. bloom quickly from seed! Attractive climbers of the Morning Glory fam- 2828 Cambridge Blue. Light blue. ily with delicate feathery foliage and abun- Pkt. 20c dance of pretty flowers. Always a mass of blue. pretty, bright flowers! Easy to grow! 2822 Liberty Larkspur. TaU dork Pkt. 20c 3215 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10c 2838 Cardinalc. Magnificent cardinal red larkspur. Pkt. 25c ^hJjfijAxiuA. - Blue Lace Flower Perennial Background, Cutting Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 21/2 ft- Annual Borders, Cutting Sun Culture; B or D—Page 31 Height 3 ft. Bedding Dahlias are very interesting to grow from seed. This may easily be done in one 2885 Coeruleus. An abundance of lacy season, even from seed sown in the open lavender blooms from July until November! ground as late as April. 1/4 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c 2810 Double Giant Flowered Mixed. Saved from a beautiful collection of cactus 2>l^^l^cUld - Fox Glove and decorative types! Pkt. 35c Biennial Background Shade 2813 Unwin's Dwarf. Fine bedding strain Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 4 ft. with showy semi-double flowers! All colors. Fox gloves are tall, showy, hardy plants with Pkt. 25c great spikes of closely set flowers in many 2809 Coltness Hybrids. attractive shades. They are favorites in the Free f 1 o w e r i n g dwarf single bedding Dahlias. Pkt. 25c hardy border and for growing between shrubs and in shady places. 2890 Gloxiniaeflora. Mixed colors. jbiOHtltUd, - Pinks l/a Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 2888 Giant Shirley Mixed. Extra large Annual Edging, Cutting Sun flowers. Pkt. 15c Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 1 ft. can Delightfully fragrant - and brilliantly colored jbimo^i/pitoiUeca ^i^.isy border and bedding plants. They are quite similar to the Carnation and rival these in Annual Bedding, Borders Sun value as cut flowers for the home. They Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 1 ft. bloom very quickly from seed, Delphinium Pacific Giant and usually These are among the best winter flowering keep over for a second season. Most varieties annuals. If started in September they begin reach a height of 8 to 10 inches. to bloom in January. The bright daisy-like - Flame Nettle flowers appear on stems about a foot high Qote44>6> and cover beds, borders and parkings with Annual Foliage, Bedding Plants Sun a mass of bloom. CuJture; B or D—Page 31 Height J5 inclies 2889 Salmon Beauty. pkt. 15c Fireball. 2733 New Hybrids. Rainbow-hued summer 2844 Fiery scarlet. Pkt. 20c 2891 Aurantiaca. Orange. Pkt. 10c bedding and potted plant! Bright yellow, Finest Hybrid Mixed, 2852 Laciniatus. 2892 w h i t e , sal- maroon, green and crimson ioliage. Small Mbced double fringed types. 1/4 mon, orange. Vi Oz. 65c; Pkt. 10c blue-lilac flowers! Pkt. 25c Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 2893 Golden West. Yellow. Pkt. lOc 2860 Chinensis. (China Pink). Double. Glistening 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 2894 White. Large pure white. Pkt. 20c 2855 Heddewigii. (jap. Pink) Double. Perennial Borders, Cutting Sun 2896 Eklon IS. (Perennial). White with deep 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c CuJlure; A or C—Page 31 Height 2V2 ft. blue center. Pkt. 15c Showy golden yellow flowers, abundantly pro- duced. They thrive anywhere and bloom the first season. 2h C^ilid' - Queen Anne's Thimble Annual Borders, Cuffing Sun Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 13 in. 2996 Capitata. Popularly known as Queen Anne's Thimble. Feathery foliage. Rich lav- ender. Pkt. 10c 2998 Tricolor Mixed. (Bird's Eyes) — Tall, with lilac spotted blooms. Pkt. 10c Gourds All Kinds Mixed Gypsophila Qo 21 — Perennial Windbreak Sun Perennial Background Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 6 It. Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 5 (o 6 it. 3262 Assurqent.florj. Attractive rose-flow- Perfect wherever color plus height is re- ered perennial. Oz. 60c; 10c quired. These giant stalks, with closely Pkt. spaced double, semi-double or single blossoms rise to a height o{ six and seven ieet! JlcuO^andUlla - Lavender 3181 Indian Spring. Semi-double soft pink. Perennial Herb Borders Sun Pkt. 25c Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 It. 3180 Finest Single Mixed. Vigorous, tall 3268 Vera. The true sweet lavender. and sturdy. V2 Oz. 45c; Pkt. 10c Pkt. 10c 3182 New Triumph Mixed. Waved, fring- jO.il'lGA.iCL - Wild Snapdragon ed flowers in all colors. Pkt. 25c AnnuaJ Edging, Low Border Sun 3164 Chater's Double Crimson. Pkt. 20c Cuhure: B or C—Page 31 Height 1 It. 3166 Chater's Double Pink. Pkt. 20c 3290 Marrocana. Excelsior Choice Mixed. Valuable for massing or for low borders! 3173 Chater's Double Yellow. Pkt. 20c Flowers of crimson, orange and blue re- 3175 Chater's Double Mixed. semble miniature snapdragons. Pkt. 10c 1/4 Oz. 65c; Pkt. 15c 3284 Cymbalana. (Kenilworth Ivy). Delight- ful trailing plant for rock work! Flowers are lavender and purple. Pkt. 10c 4j^444nuUu> - Hop Vine JlinU*tt - Flax Annual Climber Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 20 it. Annuai Borders Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height IV2 tt. 3187 Ja^onicus. (Japanese Hop Vine) 3292 Grandiflorum Rubrum. Handsome green foliage covered with dec- Masses of tiny bright red flowers. Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c orative hop pods. Pkt. 10c 3291 Siberian Blue. (Perennial Flax). Tiny bright blue blooms. Well-known favorite! Tulip Pkt. 10c Poppy 3293 Flavum. Rich golden yellow. Pkt. 15c Perennial Border, Cutting Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 It. 3190 FumariaefoM-' ITulip Poppy)—A pop- Annual Edging, Hanging Baskets Shade py-like perennial. Yellow. Pkt. 10c Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 6 in. The true clear blue of these ideal edging and border flowers is cherished the world over. Indispensable also for window boxes, hanging baskets, etc. Hollyhock Chater's Double Perennial Sheltered Beds. Pots Shade 3296 Crystal Palace Compacta. Rich, deep Culture: D—Page 31 Height IV2 it. blue for edgings. Pkt. 10c eror. 3 1 96 Sultani. (Sultan's Balsam)—Charming 3297 Emp Sky blue violet color. free flowering plants for semi-shade bed- Pkt. 10c ding. Unusually decorative as a potted Perennial Borders, Specimens Sun 3306 Pendula Sapphire. Trailer variety. plant! Smooth flowers in bright rosy scar- Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 1 to 2 it. Bright blue with white eye. Pkt. 15c let. Pkt. 20c 3235 Dwarf Mixed. Bushy plants covered 33U8 Cardinalis. Scarlet spikes! Tall bushy with clusters of Verbena-like flowers! Ideal growth. Pkt. 25c - Summer Cypress as a permanent bedding, decorative as a potted plant in colder climates. Pkt. 25c Annual Hedge, Foliage Plants Sun Perennial CuJture; B or D—Page 31 Height 2V2 It. /J_ 41 M JlaZHifA^-^^^^, Pea 3229 Chitdsi. ideal for borders, bedding, etc. Resembles a young cypress in appear- Perenniai Ciimber Sun ance. In the nippy nights of Fall the shiny Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 8 It. green foliage turns a deep crimson. 3260 Latitohus Mixea. Free flowering, Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c perennial climbers, excellent for covering fences, trellise, etc. Pkt. 10c eraria Perennial Climber Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 20 It. No. 22 3231 Kudzu Vine. (Pueraria Thunbergia)— 4185 Mixed. 1/2 oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c Rapid growing vine with large decorative The most desirable varieties of everlasting leaves that make it ideal for trellis and or Strawllowers blended in splendid mix- arbor climbing. Large spikes of purple ture. Ideal for winter bouquets! flowers of the sweetpea type. Flat, hairy Linaria pod structures! Pkt. 10c Annual Delphinium Background, Sun Annual Cutting 3259 Pink King. Equal to White King in Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 3 to 4 It. vigor and beauty. Lovely salmon pink Old favorites without an equal for usefulness shade. Rises to 51,1. ft. Pkt. 25c and charm. Invaluable for summer bedding and border planting, they are also one of 3254 Carmine King, a brand new variety the most dependable sources of cut flowers in deep, striking carmine red! over a period of months. Vt Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c 3247 The Empress. Rich rose. Heavily Qicutt 9m^e^icU Strain branched and an excellent cutting variety. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 20c 3252 Blue Spire. Intense deep Oxford Blue! 3236 Los Angeles Improved. Rich, warm With upright base branching habit! A real salmon rose. V-i Oz., 50c; Pkt. 15c beauty! 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c 3233 Giant Imperial Double. A mixture of 3253 Lilac Spire, a beautiful lilac flower, the newest larkspur including the new sal- with the branching habits and size of the mon shades. '-4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 20c rest of the Giant Imperial group! A long- lasting pastel bouquet. Vi Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c 32d I Wh'tc Spire, a sensation among *7a^/ Stock ^lo-WLZ^ed white larkspur. New upright delphinium- like growth. Double dazzling white! 3238 Dark Blue. 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c 3243 Lilac. 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c Exquisite Pink. 3227 Rich b r i g h t pink, 3244 Lustrous Carmine. flushing to salmon. One of the best all- 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c purpose larkspur. I/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c 3245 Rosey Scarlet. 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 3230 White Kinq. A splendid new white 3249 White. 1,4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c giant! Extra tall, this magnificent All Amer- ican will add drama and extra beauty to 3250 Tall Double Mixed. Larkspur Giant Imperial every garden. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 20c 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 22 QUolce MoAlC^d^. - TAGETES Annua] Bedding, Cutting Full Sun well deserved popularity. The decorative Cuiture; B or D—Page 3J Height 2 (o 3 /(. value of the glowing orange and gold blooms is doubly increased when combined with the These bright, long-lasling blooms will drench contrasting loveliness of blue Larkspur and your garden in living sunlight! Enjoy gay, Corn Flowers. A wide selection of bright cheery beauty from Summer till Fall. beauties for garden and bouquet. The African and French Marigolds enjoy a toon 3337 All Double Lemon. Giant flowers of deep lemon yellow. Pk'- 15c 3338 All Double Orange. Extra large deep orange. A real beauty. Pkt. 15c 3335 Orange Prince. Double quilled bloom! 1/4 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c 3334 Lemon Queen. An exact replica of Orange Prince in lemon yellow! 1/4 Oz. size 60c; Pkt. 10c 3340 Choice Double African Mixed. Wide selection of colors. 1/2 Oz. 65c; Pkt. 10c 3367 Little Giants Mixed. Dwarf plants, Medium sized flowers in a fine color range. Pkt.25c Marigold Sunset Giants Flash. New single French Marigold in Marigold Harmony striking orange and yellow shades. Very free flowering and uniform. Pkt. 25c 3363 Full Double O range. An improved 3341 Legion of Honor (Little Brownie). Butterball. An exquisite jewel-like rich, deep orange variety vrith huge, fully Popular single blooms with velvet brown double blooms. i/s Oz. 75c; Pkt. 25c Marigold. Ideal for outlining flower beds centers. 1/4 Oz. only 25c; Pkt, 10c and borders. Low growth, long blooming 3358 Sunset Giants. Largest Marigold ever season. Soft yellow lightly tipped maroon. introduced. V's Oz. 50c; Pkt. 25c 2iiua^ ^(mJUb ^n.&i^ck 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 25c 3359 Pot-O-Gold. Dwarf growring form of 3348 Harmony. Rich bright color. Orange the Gigantea type. Orange. Pkt. 25c Ball. Pkt. lOc 3351 Golden yellow with deep maroon collar! Very dou- 3342 Dark Brown. Ruffled orange brown. ble, French type. 1/4 Oz. 30c; Pkt. 20c 1/4 Oz., 25c; Pkt. 10c Spry. Compact, dwarf. Crested cen- Gold. 3344 Guinea Very bright double 3345 French Dwarf Double Mixed. ter bright yellow, surrounded by mahog- blooms. 1/4 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 15c A new choice assortment of double bloom any red petals. 1/4 Oz. 45c; Pkt. 20c 3362 Goldsmith, 1/2 only 30c; Pkt. 10c incurved Mission type. types. Oz. CoUateite. Gay globular flowers. Bright orange. 3346 Dwarf Royal Scot. Very compact, and Vr^e Pkt. 25c 20c even. Maroon, gold stripe. Pkt. 3336 Crown of Gold. New type, center '7aU <^n,enck Yellow Pigmy. New Liliput type. Very crested and surrounded by a "collar" dwarf. Free and long flowering. Bright yel- of broad golden petals. Blooms have a 3350 Tall Double Mixed. low. Charming for edging. light sweet scent. Foliage is odorless! 1/2 Oz. 45c; Pkt. 10c 1/4 Oz. 45c; Pkt. 20c !/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 25c Jlid/pUne - Lupint - Feverfew California Native McU^UoCUUa Annuai Borders Sun Perennial Edging, Borders Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 3 it. Wild ^lawe^ Seed Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height IV2 it. Easily grown, free flowering plants 2 to 3 feet high, useful for beds, borders and for No. 23 3357 Golden Ball Handsome double button cuitmg. While they seem to preier saaae, Our premium mixture of the loveliest shaped blossoms in deep chrome yellow! they will thrive almost anywhere. native flowers of California, including Form long-lasting bouquets. Pkt. 20c California Poppy, Lupins, Baby Blue 3356 Eximia Double White. Free bloom- Eyes, Blazing Star, etc. ing bedding favorite. Pkt. 20c 3313 Deep Dark Blue. Pkt. 10c Packet 10c; V2 oz. 60c 3355 Double Mixed. Yellow and white 3314 Delicate Light Blue. Pkt. 10c double flowers. Pkt. 10c 1 or. $1.20; Va lb. $3.00 Bright Rose. Pkt. 10c Pure White. Pkt. 10c Choice Annual Mixed. Pkt. 10c Me4ii^^elia - Blazing Star Giant King Mixed. Pkt. 20c Sun Nanus. Dwarf. Rich blue Pkt. 10c Annual Borders Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 2 ft. Russell Lupins Mixed. (Perennial) Pkt. 25c 3365 Lindleyi. Showy yellow flowers on 2-3 ft. bush. Pkt. 10c Figmarigold Perennial Low Border, Rockeries Sun Culture; B or D—Page 31 Height 6 in. 3368 Crystalilnum. (Ice plant.) Pkt. 15c Four o'clock Annual Borders Sun Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 21/2 tt. Popular everywhere. Long tubed trumpet flowers in white, red and yellow open every day about four o'clock. 3352 Choice Mixed. Oz. 55c; Pkt. 10c Mcdluxda- sis Annual Borders Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height IV2 it- 3354 Bicornis. a delightful free flowering dwarf plant. Small purple flowers are noted for their entrancing fragrance through the evening hours. Pkt. lOc Mentzelia Lupinus Mi t;harantia. , Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c (Balsam Pear) — 5 . 3385 Tigrinus Grandiflorus. v \. feet J210 Imperialis Choicest Superb spot- ^"?h. Pkt. Mixed. ted, loc Tigered strain. Pkt. 15c The handsome showy favorite of all morn- ing glories. 1/2 02. 45c; Pkt. 10c Annual Border or Trailer Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height Various For color, length of bloom, ease of culture and ^(uJde. Siue&t Sce.tiie.cL general usefulness in the flower garden the Nasturtium has no equal. Where winters are 3429 Double Supreme. Soft salmon cerise. mild as in Southern California Nasturtiums Pkt. 15c may be sown practically any time and within 3428 Orange Gleam. Red orange flash. a few weeks the brilliantly colored flowers Pkt. I5c begin to appear, continuing in bloom the en- 3427 Scarlet Gleam. tire season. They are usually sown where Fiery red. Pkt. 10c they are to bloom and the seed is covered 2426 Golden Gleam. Brand new golden about 1 inch with soil. blooms. pict. lOc 3430 Double Gleam Hybrids. Specially sweet scent! Wide range of colors. 1/4 Lb. $1.25; Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 3450 Dwarf Mixed. All colors. 1/4 Lb. $1.00; Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c Properly supported, these giants will climb to 3453. Scarlet Globe. Bright red. Pkt. 15c a height of eight feet or more. They make excellent screens, cover 3452 Golden Globe. Yellow. Pkt. I5c lattices, and fences. They may also be used as 3454 Dwarf Double Gem Mixed. creepers on banks, rockwork, or any unsightly bore space in the 1/4 Lb. $1.25; Oz. 40c; Pkt. 15c landscape. 3412 Golden Yellow. Pkt. 10c 3417 Scarlet. Large bright red. Pkt. 10c 3416 Ruby. Bright shade of rose red. Collection No. 24 Pkl. 10c Golden Gleam Scarlet Gleam 3414 Pearl. (Moonlight)—Amber white. Golden Globe Dwarf Gem Mixed Pkt. 10c 3420 Tall Giants of 4 Pkts., (50c value) 35c California Mixed. Double Gleam Nasturtium Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c Baby snapdragon J\le.me44^ - ieA^mLe^lOla - Cup Flower PoAyULLo^ - Pa ssion Vine Annual Edging, Low Borders Sun PerenniaJ Climber Culture: B or Perennial Low Borders, Edging Hall Sun D—Page 31 Height 1 it. Shade Culture: B or D Page 31 Culture: B or D—Page 31 — Height 10 it. Sometimes called the Baby Snapdragon. Height 8 in. In a 3564 Edulis. a woody vine that makes a wide variety of gay bright colors. 3471 Purple Hose, yel- Robe, a very fine deep violet splendid permanent climber for screening. low, blue. purple shade of the very popular dwarf Interesting lavender flowers, followed by Nierembergia. Purple Robe maintains its egg-shaped purple fruit. 3460 Grandiflora Suttoni Mixed, a bright Pkt. 15c deep color even in full sun and mixture of attractive tones in red, orange, does not fade even in the hottest climate. The plant I'ose and blue. Pkt. 15c has a neat compact extremely free flower- ing habit. Pkt. 25c Ale^nO^pJuia - Baby Blue Eyes Love in a Mist Annual Low Borders Shade Culture: A. or C—Page 31 Height 6 in. Annual Bedding, Border Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height it. 3463 Insignis. Sky blue flower, popular in IV2 bed and in border. Pkt. 10c 3475 Damascena Double Mixed. Unusual- ly long lasting flowers—partially concealed by dark green, finely cut foliage. Decor- Flowering Tobacco ative seed pods. V4 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c 3473 Miss Annual Borders Sun Jekyll. Distinct type! Rich blue Culture; flowers, especially decorative in cut A or C—Page 31 Height 2V2 it. bou- quets! 1/2 Oz. 75c; Pkt. 10c 3467 Affinis. Deliciously scented tubular flowers. 1/4 Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c Evening Primrose 3469 Crimson Bedder. Very dwarf. Red. Pkt. 25c Annual Background Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 3470 Choice Hybrids. Large flowering hy- Height 4 it. brids. Very showy in a variety of colors. 3479 Lamarckiana. Sweet scented yellow 1/4 Oz. 40c: Pkt. 10c blooms on tall spikes. Pkt, 10c Nierembergia Purple Robe 24 Viola Tricolor Pe*liUem04^ - Beard Tongue Maxima Perennial Borders Sun Biennial Low Borders, Edging Hall Shade Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height SVi and Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 6 inches Decorative bushy plants, ideal for bed border. Covered with a luxurious growth of spiked Gloxinia-like flowers in brilliant hues The Swiss Giant Pansies have gained renown of rose, red, salmon, lavender and deep pur- throughout America as well as in Europe. ple." They are of exceptional size, borne on tall, 3569 Hartwegi Grandiflora Mixed. sturdy stems and very free flowering. The Beautifully marked and spotted flowers. Ex- biggest, most beautiful blooms of all! tra large! In all colors. Pkt. 25c 3530 Swiss Giant Blue. 1/16 Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c - Texan Pride 3533 Swiss Giant Golden Yellow. Pltlo^ A real beauty! Vio Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c Annual Bedding, Cuffing Sua 31 Height 10 in. 3539 Berna. Violet. i/io Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c Culture; A or C—Page have long been a 3534 Swiss Giant Red. These many-bloom flowers favorite all over the country! You can plant Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c yi6 them in almost any type of soil—in almost 3531 Swiss Giant White. any location and be assured of large, showy i/ie Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c blooms throughout the season. 3537 Swiss Giants Mixed. The largest and 3632 Mixed. All colors. Pkt.' 10c most remarkable of all European strains! Well developed flowers of immense size! Rosy Morn. Large brilliant rose pink, with All popular colors, beautifully marked! white center. Pkt. 25c Vis Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c 3629 Salmon Glory. Giant flowers. Pkt. 25c 3630 Gigantea Mixed. Light shades. Qicutt Maiiodan Pkt. 20c The Mastodon is outstanding Amer- Strain the - California Blue Bell ican Pansy. Millions of plants are grown from P/tGCcIdCi' this seed in America every year. Annual Border, Rockery Sun 3495 Golden Gate. Monster golden yellow Swiss Giant Pansies Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height 1 ft. with dark center. Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c Vie 3615 Campanularia. Dainty gentian blue- Isabelle. 3498 Ruffled bronze and yellow! bell blooms. Pkt. 10c Very striking. Vie Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c 3505 Sea Blue. An unusually beautiful new 3549 Engelmann's Giant Mixed. Very - Chiinese Lantern shade! Vie Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c PluflaUu large, long-stemmed flowers. All colors, 3500 Madame Steele. Elk's purple! Im- with lovely markings. Annual Borders Sun blooms. Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c ft. mense Vie Vie Oz. $2.25; Pkt. 3Sc Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 3513 White Mastodon. Very large pure 2540 Choice Mixed. Medium sized flowers 3644 Franchetti. Small white flowers white! Outstanding! Vie Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c in great profusion. Pkt. 10c bloom early, are followed by a bright red lantern-like fruit which is especially popu- 3543 Mastodon Miracle Mixed, "just a 3538 Super Swiss Giants. Stocky, sturdy, lar cut and dried for winter floral arrange- Little Bit Better." Vie Oz. $1.75; Pkt. 25c well-developed plants. Full range of mtilti- ments! Oz. 30c; Pkt. 15c 3547 Mastodon Jumbo Mixed. The very colored blossoms of great beauty. '/s latest creations. Vis Oz. $2.25; Pkt. 25c Vie Oz. $2.00; Pkt. 35c Swan River Everlasting Annual Borders, Straw/lower Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 tt. 3772 Double Mix. Pkt. 10c Rj04fU>te4fa - Matilija Poppy Verennial Background Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 5 to 6 It. 3774 Coulteri. Large white, yellow center. Pkt. 20c R,444iLeokia - Cone Flower Annual Background Sun Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 or 3 ft. My Joy. Giant black-eyed Susans. Four inch flowers in rich gold, with small cone centers. Pkt. 15c Hirta Autumn Tints. Colorful gold, orange and brown. Pkt. 15c 37^5 Roseum Single Mixed, large Mar- Annual Pots, Shady Borders Shade Cuiture; or 31 Height 10 in. guerite-type flowers with fine fern-like fol- C D—Page iage! Wide range of colors. Pkt. 20c 3723 Rose. Extra large rose. Pkt. 50c 3725 Brilliant Red. Pkt. 50c Persian Obconica Gigantea. flowering, Buttercup 3730 Free glowing colors. Pkt. 25c Perennial Beds, Borders, Cutting Sun Cuiture: A or C—Page 3J Height 75 in. 3756 Germain's Special Strain. Beautiful AfeUacolded - Baby Primroses perennial, 12 to 15 inches high, bearing in spring quantities of double and semi- Exquisite, airy little blossoms, of infinite double flowers in all shades of red, rose, grace make this one of the best beloved of orange and yellow. Excellent cut flower. winter and spring blooming plants. Depend- Pkt. 25c able bedding plants in shady spots in our west —lovely pot plants everywhere. lliclm4A. - Castor Be Enchantress. A superb new salmon rose. Florets 1 in. in dijtmeter. Pkt. 50c Verennial Background Sun Double Fairy Jewels. Rich rose pink! 90% CuJture; B or 31 it. D—Page Height 15 double flowers from seed! Pkt. 50c This popular decorative, branching bush grows anywhere. Leaves are large and Lavender Glory. Large, vigorous, free-flow- bronzed. Seeds are enclosed in reddish, burr- ering lavender. Pkt. 50c like pods. Snowflake. Pure white. Pkt. 50c 3762 Zanzibariensis. Extra large leaves! Single Giant. New Malacoides Mixed. Oz. 25c; Pkt. 10c Pkt. 50c Malacoides 25 Qe/imalnX SelexUed Petu4^ia6. Annual Bedding, Edging Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 8 to 18 in. You could grow an entire garden of petunias alone and never tire of the wide and varied selection of shapes, sizes and bright colors! Hardy, easy to grow—they provide an abund- ance of bloom in any location, under almost any climatic conditions. Qiant ^ixxute^ed Ru^^d and ^n.in(f>ed 3591 Elk's Pride. Large frilled purple. Pkt. 25c 3597 Scarlet Beauty. Bright red. Showy! Pkt. 25c 3589 Theodosia. Beautiful pink. Large, frilled! Yellow penciled throat! Pkt. 25c 3588 Ruffled Pure White. Pkt. 25c 3559 Topaz Rose, single firey rose. A real beauty! Vjg Oz. 50c; Pkt. 25c 3609 Radiance. Free flowering cerise with a gold throat! Large 3 in. blooms! Pkt. 25c 3605 Brilliant Rose Gem. Miniature Rose. A dainty little stand-out. Pkt. 25c 3562 Martha Washington. Ruffled dwarf pink with violet throat. Pkt. 25c 3560 Dainty Lady. Single fringed creamy yellow. For contrast! Pkt. 25c 3561 Flaming Velvet. Single Flame color. Pkt. 25c Petunia Giants of California 3602 Ruffled Giants of California. A justly celebrated strain of giant ruffled and frilled blossoms in a surprising range of colors. 1/64 Oz. $2.50; Pkt. 25c 3607 Germain's Dwarf Giants Mixed. Excellent for edging and low ribbon type bor- A new, giant flowered, dwarf growing form ders. Attractive free flowering bushes. of superb Giants of California strain. Petunia Double Fringed Per 1/34 Oz. $2.75; Pkt. 50c 3584 Rosy Morn. i/g Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c 3598 Germain's Ruffled Monsters. Extra large, heavily ruffled, fluted blooms. 3587 Silve.- Blue. i/g Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c Distinctly marked and veined. In all pop- 3581 Snow Ball. i/g Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c ular colors. Pkt. 35c 3606 American Giant Double Fringed 3582 Rose of Heaven. Mixed. An unrivaled strain producing a big Ve Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c percentage of large beautiful flowers in all 3583 Nana Violacea. Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c the best shades. Pkt. 50c 3579 Salmon Supreme. A brand new hy- brida single in soft salmon rose. Pkt. 25c 2577 Brilliant Rose. 3613 Velvet Ball, a magnificent new 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c Grandiflora Compacta. Almost perfect ball 3576 Crimson Red. 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c shape in deep, velvety dark red. Pkt. 25c 3579 Violet Blue. 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c Betsy Ross, 3563 a m i n i a t u r e , ruffled 3580 Pure White. 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c blooms in rose, white and gold stripes! 3599 Germain's Select Bedding Mixed. Pkt. 25c A fine large flower strain in bright, pastel 3574 Dwarf Border Mixed. shades. 1/4 Oz. $1.25; Pkt. 15c l/s Oz. $1.00; Pkt'. 10c 3594 Howard's Star. Five-point white. Pkt. 15c 3600 Good Single Mixed. Vigorous strain. Easily grown anywhere. Po^p/fXie^ - Papavcr Vi Oz. $1.00; Pkt. 10c Annual ' Bedding Sun - Bunch Primrose CuiJure: A or C—Page 31 2 tt. Pol4^4i*ttlu/l4' Perennial Edging, Well known favorites of the easiest culture. Low Border Shade Culture: A. or 31 Invaluable for the annual flower section of C—Page Height 10 in. any garden. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet Bedding Petunia 3646 Superb Large Flowered high producing freely over a long period Mixed. Charming primrose type lovely, broad petaled flowers of delicate sat- flowers grow in abundance this iny texture and in the most exquisite shades. Pcelcutd Pofzp-ied on small decorative bush! Bright red, rose and yellow shades! Pkt. 25c Sow in fall or early spring, cover very light- Perennial Bedding, Edging Shade ly and press firm. Oulture: A Or C—Page 31 Height 18 to 24 in. Graceful, decorative flowers on long stems, rising from tufts of bright green foliage. Re- 3658 Shirley Rose Pink. move seed pods regularly, enjoy season-long Very large. blooms! 1/2 Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 3692 Em peror. Brand new Tangerine. 3656 American Legion. New, improved Pkt. 25c variety of true Flanders Poppy. 3694 Yellow Wonder. Giant yellow. 1/2 Oz. 30c; Pkt. 10c Pkt. 25c 3665 Sh iricy Single Mixed. Improved 3698 Gartford Giant Mixed. Bigger flow- large flowering strain in many beautiful ers! Longer stems! Greater keeping qual- new shades. Oz. GO; Per Pkt. 10c ity! Pkt. 25c ^OulU. SUi'iUtf. 26 — StG^tiXie> - Sea Lavender Annua] BoTders, Sfraw/Jower Sun Annual "Borders, Cuffing „,,^"" 31 Height 2V2 «• Cuiture.- A or C Page 31 Height 1 1/2 it. Culture; A or C—Page Popular for cut or dried bouquets! Sinuata Sun-loving, velvet-petaled annual 21/2 it. in type is an annual. Others perennials. In a height. The richly colored, trumpet shaped gorgeous, colors! wide selection of gay flowers are produced in the greatest profu- 3855 Kampfs Dark Blue. Pkt. 10c sion throughout the season and are magnifi- in sunny locations. 3852 Bonduelli Bright Yellow. Pkt. lOc cent for summer bedding The plants are easily grown from seed sown Sinuata Mixed. Oz. 40c; Pkt. 10c 3860 in the open in spring or earlier in boxes arid 3870 Suworowii. Bright roso spikes. transplanted. Space about 1 foot. Splendid Pkt. 20c for cutting. SHADES 3862 Caspia. Feathery lavender. Pkt. 20c SEPARATE 3864 Latifolia. Panicles of minute size lav- 3778 Chamois. i/a Oz. 30c; Pkt. 15c Pkt. 15c ender flowers. 3782 Deep Maroon. vfe Oz. 30c; Pkt. 15c Yellow, i/g 30c; Pkt. 15c Cape 3787 Golden Oz. penciled with gold. Primrose 3783 Purple. Netted, 1/8 Oz. 30c; Pkt. 15c Plant Half Shade Perennial Greenhouse, Pot 3779 Crimson Gold veins. Culture D: Page 31 Height 8 in. 3784 Rose.3oId veins. Oz. 30c; Pvt. 15c 3850 Kewensis Mixed. Dainty Gloxinia-like Vs Pkt. ISe flowers! Pinks, mauve, crimson and while. 3786 White. Gold veins. Va Oz. 30c; Pkt. 35c 3788 Germain's Gloxinia Flowered Mixed. AH shades, beautifully veined and 10c Sultoit - Centaurea mottled. '/s O2. 25c; Pkt. Sweet 3789 Velvety Red. Glowing brilliant red, AnnuaJ Borders, Cutting Sun with large, wide open flowers. Very showy. Pkt. 15c Culture: A or C—Poge 31 Height 21/2 tt. Large fringed flowers—delightfully fragrant. 3790 Rose-Crimson and Gold. A new AU- Easy to grow, choose from a variety of types American. Gold veined! Pkt. 25c and colors. All giant-sized flowers! Salpiglossis Mixed 2632 Amaranth Red. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Trailing Zmnia 2635 Giant Lilac. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Sci^taUalia - 2636 Giant Purple. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Flowering Sage Annual Low Borders, Rockeries Sun 2633 Giant Rose. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Culture; B or D—Page 31 Height 6 in. Annual Beds, Borders Sun '2634 Giant Lavender. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. lOc Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height 2 ft. 3797 Procuirbens. Free blooming trailers 2637 Giant White. 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. lOc Pure yellow. Pkt. 10c and for beds, rockeries. Giant Yellow (Suaveolens). Brilliant subjects for summer bedding 2639 border planting, flowering freely throughout 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c the season. Although perennial they bloom - Bouncing Bet 2640 Royal Sweet Sultan Giant Mixed. quickly from seed. An open sunny location is SapOnXSAia 1/2 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c best but succeeds also in partial shade. Annual Borders Sun 31 Height 2 ft 3791 Firebrand. Compact plants, dark foli- Culture; A or C—Page age, brightest scarlet. Pkt. 25c 3799 Vaccaria Mixed Pretty two-foot an- 3792 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Most effec- nuals bearing star-shaped flowers of pink Borders, Cutting Hall Shade Perennial tive and showy of all beddings. Pkt. 10c and white. Very valuable for all kinds of Page 31 Height II/2 to 3 ft. Culture: A or C— Bonfire rock work! Pkt. 10c These hardy, easily grown favorites belong 3793 Similar to above but compact II/2 ft- tall. Pkt. 15c in every garden. The huge white daisies are and bushy! /? / . 41 , Butterfly wonderful and inexhaustible cutting material 3796 Farinacea Blue Bedder. C o m p a c t <>>C^«^<^^«*«^ - and brighten the garden like a flurry of form, deep blue flowers. Pkt. 15c Flower snow. Annual Pots, Sheltered Beds Shade 2680 Alaska. Glistening, broad white pet- Culture: C or D—Page 31 Height 18 in. als. Pkt. 15c SoUfuuK - sr;^"' Makes a delightful house or conservatory 2681 Ox-Eye Daisy. Large white. plant during the winter and early spring, Annual Pot Plant Shade 1/4 Oz. 65c; Pkt. 10c but it is as an out-door summer plant that Culture: D Page 32 Height IS in. — it has gained its greatest popularity in Amer- us 3838 Capsicasrum. Popular potted plant ica. admired for its bright orange berries. Sweet WilUam-'S^f:,^Barbatus 3827 Extra Select Large Flowered Mixed. 1/8 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 15c branched, Perennial Beds, Borders, Cutting Sun A wonderful, hardy strain. Well feet high! choice variety of colors! Culture; A or C—Page 31 Height IV2 to 2 ft. two A '^.^ » Mourning Bride or Pkt. 25c Vigorous, free flowering perennial with large 38 1 7 Loveliness. Unusual salmon rose color. Giant sized! Pkt. 25c 3809 Rosette. Giant deep rose, suffused with salmon. Pkt. 25c 3826 Giant Hybrid Mixed. Pkt. 15c QfuuuLijflo^a Bt^aUti. 3805 Azure Fairy. 1/4 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3814 Maroon. 1/4 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3814 Snowball. 14 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3806 Cherry Red. 1/4 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3813 Bright Rose. 1/4 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3820 Choice Mix. 1/4 Oz. 35c; Pkt. 10c 3804 Columbaria Lavender. (Perennial). Very pleasing lavender blue for cutting. Pkt. 15c 3822 Isaac House. Giant hybrid (Perennial.) Extra large flowers in shades of blue and Schizanthus Extra Select lavender. Pkt. 25c Scabiosa Giant Mixed 27 Annual Bedding, Cutting Sun CuUure: A or C—Page 31 Height 15 to 30 in. All-year-round favorite Stocks are of inestimable value both for gar- in California, a stand- out den and home decoration. For brilliancy and for greenhouse and home blooming in colder climates. diversity of color, fragrance, profusion and Large, double blossoms, long stems, especially duration of bloom they are unequalled. popular with florists the country over! 3895 American Beauty. Rose pink. Pkt. 15c A superb new strain of early flowering habit 3896 Souvenir de Monaco. Crimson. —equally successful for winter and summer Pkt. 15c flowering. Largest sized, double fragrant 3897 Beauty of Nice. Delicate pink. flowers grow profusely on heavy well fur- Pkt. 15c nished spikes. Choose new colors! 3898 Belle dc Naples. Old Rose. Pkt. 15c 3876 Fiery Blood Red. Pkt. 20c 3899 Cote d'Azur. Lavender Blue. Pkt. 15c 3881 Dark Blue. pkt. 20c 3901 Summer Night. Dark blue purple. Pkt. 15c 3882 Elks Pride Purple. Pkt. 20c 3907 Mont Blanc. Pure White. Pkt. 15c 3886 Deep Rose. Pkt. 20c 3908 Monte Carlo. Yellow. Pkt. 15c 3889 White (Santa Maria). Pkt. 20c 39 1 Giant Winter Nice Mixed. All colors! 3879 Chamois. Pkt. 20c 1/8 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 15c 3883 Golden Rose. Pkt. 20c 3884 Lavender. Pkt. 20c Qicutt Pe'ij^Uo-n on. Cut-atuL- 3890 Giant Imperial. Choice Mixed. Pkt. 15c Qo4ne.-/l Antirrhinium Annual hordeTS, Cutting Half Shade Culture: A or C—Page 31 Height 2 to 3 tt. Our Rust-Resistant strains of Giant Snapdrag- ons again make it possible to enjoy these (About 2 to 21/2 ft. high) (About 21/2 to 3 ft.) beautiful border and bedding plants through A magnificent new strain with largest sized Rosalie. Lovely rose shaded to amber. the spring and summer. They are great fa- flowers, closely placed on strong sturdy stems! Pkt. 25c vorites also for winter blooming in Southern Beautiful and stately in your garden, they'll California and a dependable source of bril- Autumn Shades. Rose suffused with amber, All colors. liant cut flowers. make lovely, long-lasting bouquets. light yellow lip. Pkt. 15c Fiery Red. Ruby suffused with orange. /?^/ Hei^ani Dainty Pink. Ma/x,imu*n Pkt. 25c Pkt. 15c ft. 25c (3 high) Royal Crimson. Pkt. Padre. Pure velvety crimson. Pkt. 15c Copper King. Burnished copper with golden Harmony Shades, Terra Cotta and yellow. Salmon Rose Pink Shades. White lipped. blotch lip. 25c on lower Pkt. 20c Pkt. Pkt. 15c Daffodil. Primrose, lemon yellow lip. Pkt. 20c SMvcr Pink. Pkt. 25c Torchlight. Garnet suffused with orange, Indian Summer. Orange Scarlet. Pkt. 20c Autumn Glow. Rose suffused with amber, bright yellow lip. Pkt. 15c Pkt. 25c Salmon Pink Shades. Pkt. 20c yellow. Rust Resistant Majus Grandiflorum Orange Shades. Pkt. 25c Salmon Rose Shades. Pkt. 20c Mixed. Pkt. 15c 25c Rust Proof Maximum. Special Choice Mix- Rose Sensation. Pkt. University of California Mixed. Original ture. Pkt. 20c Super Majestic Mixed. Pkt. 25c "Rust-Proof" Strain. Pkf. 10c Vervain Annuel tow Borders, Bedding Sun CuJfure; A or C—Page 31 Height 1 It. Selected strains produce large flowers in a 4006 Rose Pink. Pkt. 10c surprisingly large selection of color! Ger- 4007 Dark Blue. Pkt. 10c main's Verbenas are hardy, sturdy, produce n abundance of bright bloom from the gar- 4008 Scarlet. Pkt. 10c den, make an ideal potted plant for home 4009 White. Pkt. 10c decoration! 4010 Mammoth Mixed. 1/4 Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c 4017 Beauty of Oxford Hybrid-Rose Pkt. 20c Collection No. 28 4013 Royal Banquet. Brilliant Mixed. Pkt. 20c Seed of Stocks and Snapdragons sown in late summer will bloom 3998 Hybrida Gigantea Firefly. Red", white eye. Pkt. 15c in the winter and continue through 4000 Luminosa. Flame pink shades to sol- the spring. mon. Pkt. 15c Stock Giant Imperial deep rose 4005 Lavender Glory. Lavender with cream Stock Giant Imperial pure white white eye. Pkt. 15c Stock Giant Imperial lavender 4003 Hybrida Gigantea Stellata Violacea. Snapdragon Deep purple with a large white eye. Pkt. 15c Maximum mixed 4004 Hybrida Gigantea Mixed. 4 packets (80c value) 55c l/a Oz. 45c; Pkt. 15c Verbena Giant Hybrid 28 Black- 'Mexican Eyed Susan. Sunflower. Annual Climher Sun Annual Background, Cutting Full Sun Annua] Borders, Cuffing Sun Height 5 ft. CuMuie: B Page 31 Height 6 U. Culture: B or D—Page 31 Cuifure: B or D—Page 31 Height 21/2 ft. 3984 Alal-a Mixed. Orange, buif and white. 3985 Speciosa. Also known as the Mexican Fastuosum Hybrids. Lighter shades in A daisy-like climber! 1/4 Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c Sunflower. A striking flower resembling a 3996 3990 Gibsoni. Large orange flowers bloom large, orange-red Dahlia. Especially suited yellow, light orange and cream. Pkt. 25c almost the year 'round. Pkt. 25c to California culture. Pkt. 15c Qe^mcu4iJi Qlaai (luj^^Led Sfue^tcen, Sweet PeoA /JU yonA ^CMOfiite. Calami in Su**t*nei a4iA. 74Jii^e>i ^loiAJ^eAd^ VaAietied. Large, wavy petaled blossoms! Delicate rose and lavender, vivid red, bright blue and Winter, ^lawen,in(f. orange. Many intermediate tones to creamy yellow and the purest white. Choose your ^Jlea'Ui/ie OdiantL Beautlei. own favorite varieties or plant a gorgeous mixture that will assure you of season-long, sweet scented bouquets of beauty. All vigorous 6 to 8 foot climbers, free flowering, 4265 Treasure Island. A vivid sparkling the pride of every California garden. golden orange. Extra long stems. Pkt. 20c 4258 Memory. Giant lavender. Waved, NeuA Ru^^led Summed ruffled! A luscious pastel beauty! Pkt. 15c 4260 Skippy. Soft salmon pink. Pkt. 20c Sfiettcteen, Sweet PeaA, 4247 Meadowlark. Creamy yellow. Pkt. 15c 4250 Pride. Long stem ruffled cerise. Pkt. 15c Ideal choice for a fluffy, fragrant bouquet. 4234 Navy Blue. Giant clear navy! Pkt. 15c 4372 Lady Ruffles. Soft pink. Pkt. 2Cc 4209 Bridesmaid. Giant flowers, heavily 4375 Ruffled White. A beauty! Pkt. 20c ruffled silvery pink! A beauty! Pkt. 15c 4371 Ruffled Beauty. Cream pink. Pkt. 20c 4244 Mars. Rich oxblood crimson! Pkt. 15c 4373 Ruffled Orchid. Lavender. Pkt. 20c Treasure Island Collection. Eight Regular 4374 Ruffled Rose. Rich rose. Pkt. 20c Sized Packets! A Big $1.30 Value Now Special Collection: One Packet of Each of the Only $1.00. Five New Ruffled Varieties for 85c Qen^fuUn^i. lOitiie'i Be Winte/i, SuiiAjet Su*i4jet 6olLectl04t Collection No. F-30 Sweet Qollectlo*i Su^funen. Pea Eight full size packets. Colors Sweet Peai. A grand selection of six full sized varied and brilliant. Attrac- Gay! Bright! Fragrant! One packet of each of six splendid colors packets of tively boxed. for cutting and gar- Giant Early or Winter den display, and $1.00 one package of plant Spencer Sweet Peas in favorite col- food tablets. Complete in large collection ors—PLUS—a handy package of plant package illustrated in full color. food tablets. Complete in jumbo gift Complete in Jumbo Full-Color Illustrated folder in natural colors. SWEET PEAS Gift Packet! Reg. 75cl A Special at 50c Reg. 75c Value for 50c 29 ^iXiicu^ - Tufted Pansy Vi^Ufi4^ Stock Annual Edging, flockeries Sun CuXiuie: A or C—Page 31 Height 6 in. Annua] Edging, Low Bordezs Shade Enjoy sprays of mass rose and white blooms! Cuilure: A or C—Page 31 Height 6 in. 404 5 Mixed. Pkt. 10c There are few bedding plants so dependable, so coloriul, so persistent in blooming over a long period of time! Smaller than the original pansy, they are produced in such profusion AnnuaJ Bedding, Cutting Sun that the beds are a sheet of bloom through Culture; B—Page 31 Height 1 U. the entire season. 4050 Oculata Finest Mixed. (Rose of Heav- 4031 Arkwright Ruby. Ruby. Pkt. 25c en)—A colorful bedding and border favor- 4042 Chantreyland. True apricot. Pkt. 25c ite in gay colors. Vfe Oz. 50c; Pkt. 10c 4038 Heavenly Blue. Pkt. 25c 4027 Royal Blue. Deep shade. Pkt. 15c Wail ^Uiuen, 4036 Rose Queen. y^g Oz. $1; Pkt. 15c Annual Bedding, Cuffing Sun CuKure; A or Page 31 Height 18 in. 4022 Blue Perfection. pkt. 15c C— The velvety petals of this old time favorite 4028 White Perfection. pkt. 15c are rich in mellow tones of bronze, copper 4026 Yellow Queen. Pkt. 15c and buff. 4023 Papillo (Butterfly Viola), violet Li- 4046 Choice Single Mixed. pkt. lOe lac with dark eye. Pkt. ISc 4062 Double Flowering Extra Select. 4044 Johnny Jump-Up. Tiny flowers Large spikes, double flowers. Pkt. 25c marked with purple, yellow and white. Pkt. 15c 4029 Hybrida Grandiflora Mixed. New pansy flowered violas. 1/16 Oz. 75c; Pkt. 25c 4030 Tufted Pansies Mixed. Vie Oz. 60c; Pkt. 10c Viola - Grandiflora Qa&iif, *7«^e you J!.04Ae. ^o* Outdoor C(Uo^, Ondao^ QUeefi Annual Bedding, Cutting Full Sun Culture: B or D—Page 31 Height IVz ft. No summer garden can look its best—no home can enjoy its full quota of luxur- iant, summer long flower arrangements without a generous planting of Germain's superb strains of giant California Zinnias. Choose your favorite shades and forms from our wonderful selection! QalcL Medal ^cdilia-^lo-wen.ed Qen.mcUn'd- QallljO^t'Ua Qia4'ttA. The most famous Zinnias in the world. Deep Giants in size. Heavily branched, bearing centered Dahlia-like flowers of huge size. large numbers of immense double flowers. 4175 Daffodil. Canary yellow. Pkt. 15c 4087 Canary Bird. Zinnia Cut-and-Come-Again Primrose yellow. 4162 Orange King. Burnt Orange. Pkt. 15c Pkt. 15c 4166 Rose Queen. Rose pink, deep rose Cut-and- Co.*ne.- ^(^cUn 4088 Crimson Monarch. Best Crimson. center. Pkt. 15c Sturdy bushes 2 ft. tall bearing great num- Pkt. 15c 4174 Violet Queen. Lavender violet. bers of large, double flowers highly prized 4089 Dream. Deep lavender or purple. Pkt. 15c for cutting, beds, borders and massing in the Pkt. 15c 4167 Scarlet Gem. Glowing scarlet. garden. Pkt. 15c 4106 Burnt Orange. 4091 Exquisite. Rose with darker center. Pkt. 10c Puritv. Pkt. 15c 4164 Pure white. Pkt. 15c 41 18 Golden Yellow. Pkt. 10c Miss Willmot. Favorite soft pink. 4092 GoMen State. 4111 Rose Pink. Pkt. 10c Rich orange yellow. Pkt. 15c Oriole. Orange and gold. Pkt. 15c 4112 Purple. pkt. lOc 4168 California Giant. Named varieties 4115 Scarlet. pkt. lOc 4097 Polar Bear, white. Pkt. 15c Mixed. Pkt. 15c Price: 1/2 Oz., 70c 4117 White. Pkt. 10c 4098 Scarlet Flame, vivid scarlet. Pkt. ISc 4 1 69 Choice Field-Grown Mixed. Pkt. lOc 4120 Mammoth Mixed. Pkt. lOc 4101 Gold Medal Mixe'*. Pkt. 20c Price: Oz., 60c Price: V2 Oz., 55c Price: Above varieties per 1/2 Oz., 70c Po*np,04t 4 1 57 Linearis. Free blooming single. Orange yellow, with light yellow stripe. 1/8 Oz. 45c; Pkt. 20c 4135 Tom Thumb Mixed. Dwarf, 6 inch- es high. Small double flowers. Pkt. 25c Gold Medal Collection No. 30 Giant Dahlia Flowered ZINNIAS Six packets, including five separate colors and one packet Gold Medal Mixed Shades of the world's most famous Zinnias. A 90c value for 60c, Postpaid GERMAIN'S BLAZE O'COLOR Collection No. 30A This favorite assoitmeni contains six sep- arate full sized pacKets oi giant flowered Zinnias and one package of plant food tablets. A 75c value lor 50c California Giants 30 Q^04AJL yo44.n. ^aao^te ^la4A/J^^ ^n>am Seed the sowing and early stages of mTHE directions which follow we have indicated the various location in the garden. "D" outlines methods used in successfully starting annual and perennial greenhouse and indoor pot plants. directions as complete as flowers from seed. While we have tried to make the above needs of young plants Paragraph "A" describes in as much detail as our space permits possible, a good grasp on the management and experience, supplemented by the advice of friendly the best way to start seeds of hardy annuals and perennials in the is gained only by the reading of good garden open ground. "B" refers to those varieties among them which are not gardeners in your neighborhood and by subjects of interest to you. hardy against frost. Paragraph "C" is Intended for plants which, al- books, dealing with the fascinating, no occupation so healthful or though intended for outdoor culture, are required to be started in There is no hobby more of beautiful flowers. sheltered seed pots or boxes and later transplanted to their permanent wholesome, as the study and culture in the open ground in the spring after all danger —Sow the seed in the open ground in the spring or in the fall. —Sow the seed in The soil should be well spaded and raked to a smooth even sur- from frost is past. Proceed as A. face. Scatter the seeds evenly and thinly, covering them very lightly —Start in seed pots or in flat boxes during winter or early spring with light, moist soil. and transplant to the open ground when the weather permits. The top good Small seeds resent being buried too deeply. All seeds, except box or pot is filled to within an inch or so of the with a leaf-mold or peat with a little sand added unusually large ones, should be covered oiUy about i/s inch with mixture of garden loam and is thickly on the surface, soil. Very tiny seeds should be scattered merely on the surface and to insure good drainage. The seed sown pressed down pressed gently with the hand or a smooth board. This brings the soil covered lightly, either with soil or sharp sand, and around them and is all the covering they need. firmly. Boxes and seed pots may be covered with a pane of glass for If preferred, seeds be in rows instead of scattering may sown added protection and to help in retaining moisture. Shade also is drills trenches are easily press- them broadcast. Shallow or made by needed until the seedlings appear. In the case of shade-loving plants, ing the of narrow lath gently into the soil. the in edge a Sow seed the shade, of course, must be maintained. As soon as large enough the shallow trenches and cover lightly. to handle, the young seedlings must be transplanted to other boxes box, they When planting seed, the soil should be moist, but not too wet. or to the open ground. If left too long in the crowded seed As soon as the seed has been sown and lightly covered, always will become weak, and "drawn." press the surface of the seed bed down firmly and smoothly. This —Sow the seed in seed pots or boxes as in C. When large enough brings the soil in close contact with the seed and helps in keeping to handle transplant into flower pots or other containers suitable it evenly moist, hastening germination. for indoor or greenhouse culture. Cover hole in bottom of containers with pieces of broken pot to insure good drainage and use a good When the young seedlings are large enough to handle they should grade of potting soil. As the plants grow they are moved to larger be thinned out in order to give the remaining plants sufficient room pots. 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Titles: By KENNETH POST $2.00 Manual of Cultivated Plants 5.00 Rock Gardens ....$1.25 Evergreens $1.25 Garden Larkspurs , 1.39 Gladiolus 1.25 Roses 1.25 GREEN ENCHANTMENT Garden Pinks 1.39 Lawns $1.25 By CLARKSON $3.00 Pruning Manual 3.50 3\ Germain's Bulbsi GLADIOLUS Four Outstanding Novelties GERMAIN'S GIANT RED. A spectacular new red Gladiolus. Tall plants with long straight flower spikes. Blooms well spaced and of large and heavy substance. An excellent cut flower. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per dozen. LIPSTICK. An unusual and charnning Gladiolus. Pure white, petals edged , and striped deep pink. 35c each; $3.50 per dozen; 3 for $1.00. '. TORCHLIGHT. Brilliant orange scarlet. An outstanding variety of great fl merit. Long, perfectly straight flower spikes. Six to eight well expanded | blooms open at one time, with a total of 1 8 to 20 blooms and un-opened ! buds. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per dozen. ( MARGARET BEATON. Another sensational Gladiolus. Pure white with an i orange throat. Enormous flowers, well spaced and of heavy substance. I 35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per dozen. GERMAIN'S TEN FAVORITE GLADIOLUS , BETTY NUTHALL— Beautiful MINUET — Clear lavender. Good ( warm light color, with pale orange sized, extra fine placement. Heavy throat. 15c ea.; 2 for 25c; $1.25 substance, strong, straight stems. doz. 15c ea.; 2 for 25c; $1.25 doz. ORANGEADE Huge wide open BLACK PANSY—A striking flower — flowers of clear orange color. 15c of deep maroon shade that verges each; 2 for 25c; $1.25 doz. on black! A real beauty! Priced: 20c ea.; 2 for 35c; $1.75 doz. PEGGY LOU— Immense flowers of a deep pink color. Specially priced. of the COPPER BRONZE — One 15c ea.; 2 for 25c; $1.25 doz. most unusual shades ever intro- brilliant of duced, a rich copper-orange tinted SANTA FE—A shade with bronze. 20c ea.; 2 for 35c; orange yellow shaded orange red. $1.75 doz. 20c ea.; 2 for 35c; $1.75 doz. RED PHIPPS One of the best red GOLD EAGLE — Beautiful clear — Gladiolus. 15c ea.; 2 for 25c; yellow. Extra large blooms deep $1.25 doz. on this sturdy grower. 15e ea.; 2 for 25c; $1.25 doz. TIP TOP MIXTURE. Extra choice FULTON — Beautiful MARGARET No. 1 bulbs from the most popu- of salmon and yellow' Gladiolus Torchlight combination lar varieties. $1.15 doz.; $8.15 An old favorite! 15c ea.; 2 for per 100. 25c; $1.25 doz. SUBURBAN GARDEN MIXTURE. First quality No. 1 size. 90c doz.; $6.50 per 100. Blossoms From Bulblets the Second Summer It's inexpensive and quite easy to grow your own blooming size gladiolus bulbs irom bulblets. Bulblets are the tiny bulbs which form around the base of mature bulbs. In the spring they are planted about two inches apart, in rows, allowing 12 to 15 inches between rows and covered 2 to 3 inches with soil. They cannot be expected to bloom the first year although a few may do so. In fall the bulblets will have grown into blooming size bulbs which must be dug up and stored, preferably in paper sacks, after drying off in a cool shaded place for a few days. Winter storage must be frost-free, dry and cool. Early the following spring the young bulbs are set out where they are to bloom and during the summer they produce flower spikes of magnificent size and beauty. Price per 100 Bulblets: $1.00, postpaid. FIVE FAMOUS DECORATIVE DAHLIAS Flaming Meteor. Enor- Large blooms on erect stems. 50c each; 3 for $1.25. mous orange red flow- Kentucky. A charming salmon orange ers. Good bloomer, Dahlia. Prolific bloomer. 50c each; 3 75c each; 3 for $2.00. for $1.25. Pink Canney. Clear pink. A great favor- Pompon Dahlias Mrs. I De Ver Warner. Clear lavender, ite with cut-flower growers. 50c each; excelle nt cut-flower. 50c each; 3 for 3 for $1.25. $1.25 of Beauti- Collection of one each above. GERMAIN'S RED VELVET DAHLIA Golden Eclipse. Deep Golden Yellow. fully boxed, $2.25. Regular value, $2.75. Germain's secured the entire stock of GERMAIN'S POMPON DAHLIA COLLECTION his brand new favorite! A big 6"-7"-/ decorative type! Rich scarlet Eight beautiful Pompon Dahlias for only Joe Fetti. Pure white. Reg. 50c. color with dark glowing crim- $2.25. Regular Value $3.15. Little Buttercup. Deep yellow. Reg. 35c. son center! Winner of First Amber Queen. Burnt orange. Reg. 35c. Little Johnnie. Small dark red. Reg. 50c. Prize in L. A. County Fair. 1 Bossy. Lavender, dark center. Reg. 50c. Rose May. Rosy pink. Reg. 25c. Girlie. Small deep pink. Reg. 35c. Yellow Gem. Creamy yellow. Reg. 35c. 32 1 for Spring Planting FANCY LEAVED CALADIUM plants The leaves of these highly ornamental house or conservatory white, are marvelousy marked in brilliant shades of red, rose, yellow and green. Ready in January. AVELIN ROSE—Transparent rose colored leaves, narrow vivid green border. An excellent variety. CANDIDUM—Fine Easter variety and very popular. Leaf snow- white with green veins and network; narrow green border. Ours is the true Candidum. HORTILANIA— Leaf shining crimson with bluish tints. The best red Caladium of all. ITACAPUS— Entire leaf dark red of a rust shade; narrow border with red dottings. One of the most beautiful Caladiums in exist- ence. Known also as John Hachmeister. JOHN PEED—Shining bright metallic red center on moss-green ground. Very fine. LORD DERBY—Transparent rose with dark green ribs and narrow green edge. Very popular. MACAHYBA—Dark moss-green leaf profusely spotted lilac; heavy scarlet ribs. MRS. EDITH E. MEAD— Erect snow-white leaf (not transparent) with red ribs and narrow green edge. MRS. SANDERS—Roundish, dark green leaf heavily blotched transparent deep rose. MRS. W. B. HALDEMAN—Medium leaf of bright pink with narrow green edge. Very fine and popular. Prices—Above Named Varieties: 50c each or $5.00 dozen Mixed—A General Mixture Made up of Many Lovely Varieties: 35c each or $3.50 dozen. Fancy Leaved Caladium ANEMONE-IMPROVED GIANT FRENCH (IMPROVED GIANT FRENCH) SEPARATE COLORS These are among the most showy and beautiful of spring flowers; HIS EXCELLENCY—Very large bright scarlet. First size, doz., with elegantly cut foliage and the of neat and compact growth, 55c; $3.75 per 100. most brilliantly colored blossoms. Soak the roots in water for six BLUE POPPY Rich velvety blue. First size, doz., 55c; $3.75 hours previous to planting. — GIANT FRENCH MIXED per 100. Large First Size Bulbs—55c per doz,; $4.25 per 100. WHITE POPPY—A lovely clear white Anemone, large and Selected Blooming Size—35c per doz; $2.50 per 100. broad petaled. An excellent cut flower. Per doz., 55e; $3.75 Jumbo Extra Large—$1.00 per doz,; $6.50 per 100. per 100. ST. BRIGID ANEMONES AMARYLLIS— (See Color Page 7) ST. BRIGID DOUBLE AND SEMI-DOUBLE—The flowers appear in both double and semi-double form and in the choicest colors. BEGONIA (Tuberous). (See color page 6) First size, doz., 55c; $3.75 per 100. CALLA LILIES (See color page 7) Ranunculus, Germain's Giants of Caliioinia CALADIUM GLOXINIA Elephant's Ear Shade-loving velvety leaved pot or The leaves of immense size on massive bedding plants with large trumpet- stems grow to a height of four feet. shaped flowers. They require a simi- For a tropical effect this plant has no lar treatment to the tuberous rooted equal. First size: 25e each; $2.50 begonias. per dozen. Ready for shipment in Each 35c; $3.50 per dozen. January. TUBEROSE Originally a wild-growing Mexican CALIFORNIA GIANT RANUNCULUS herb! Rosette growth of spear foliage Uniformly large sized. Full petaled surrounds the flower spike, especially double flowers with a majority of the noted for its intense, sweet fragrance! Camellia flowered type so much in Double Pearl—Large individual dou- demand! The gay colors are magnifi- ble white florets. Lovely in cut flow- cent in the profusion of red, orange, er bouquets. 3 for 25c; $1 per doz.; apricot and gold shades. Also picotee- $7.50 per 100. edge pure whites and yellows! Mexican Everblooming Single — De- Extra large size: $1.00 doz.; $9.00 lightfully fragrant. 3 for 20c; 75c per 100; large size, 75c doz., $6.50 per doz.; $5.50 per 100. per 100. Good bedding size, 50c doz., TIGRIDIA $4.50 per 100. Big Shell Tigerflower Tigridia Pavonia Grandiflora—A splen- did strain of this showy garden plant. Ask for Our Pamphlet on The curious three-petaled flowers are THE CULTURE OF BULBS very large and are wonderfully marked and spotted. Plant 2 in. deep and 4 to Free on Request 6 in. apart in shade or half shade. $1.00 per dozen; $8.00 per 100 33 : ; : . GERMAIN'S PLANTING CHART T. In the quantity column . means these varieties are to be sown in hot beds and transplanted to the field. Seed for Seed for Time of Put Rows Leave Pits Crop Matures Depth of Approximate VARIETY 100 ft. row 1 acre Planting Apart Apart in in about Planting Yield Row In Inches Artichoke, Per Acre Globe 2 Pkts. 12 Artichoke, oz. T. October to May 5 ft. 3 ft. 2nd Spring Plants.... 32 Plants 300O Dec. Asparagus Seed P to April 5 ft. 3 ft. Next Spring 1 oz. 2 lbs. T. February to Asparagus Plants.... May 6 ft. 3 ft. Third Spring 32 Plants 11000 P to Beans, Bush December May 4 ft. 1 ft. Next Spring 1 lb. 40 lbs. Jan. to Beans, Pole September 3 ft. 6 in. 2 to 3 Months 1 to 2 % lb. 30 lbs. Jan. to September 3 tons Beet, Table 3 ft. IV2 ft. 2 to 3 Months 1 to 2 2 oz. 7 lbs. All Year 4 tons Beet Stock 2 ft. 6 in. 3 to 3% Months 12 2 oz. 8 lbs. tons September to May 3 ft. 1 ft. 4 to 6 Months 1 Broccoli 1 Pkt. 50 tons 4 oz. T» Nov. to April 2'/, ft. 1 ft. Months Brussels Sprouts 2 Pkts. ZVz V4. 4 oz. T» October to May 2% ft. 11/2 ft. 5 Months Cabbage, Early _ 1 Pkt. 4 oz. T» All Year 2V2 ft. 1% 3 to 4 Months Cabbage, Late 1 Pkt. % 12 tons 4 oz. T* All Year 2'/2 ft. IV2 ft. 4 to 5 Carrot 1 oz. Months 12 tons 3 lbs. All Year 18 in. 4 in. 4 Months to Cauliflower Vi oz. Vz 12 tons 4 oz. T.* June to January 3 ft. 2 ft. 4 to 6 Months Celery _ 2 Pkts. V2 500 doz. 4 oz. T.* January to May 3 ft. 6 in. 4 to 5 Months Celeriac 1 Pkt. Very shallow 2000 doz. 6 oz. January to May 3 ft. 6 in. 4 to 5 Chervil 3 Pkts. Months Va 1 lb. Jan. to August 30 in. 5 in. 2 Months Collards 1 Pkt. % 8 oz. T.* All Year 3 ft. 15 in. 4 Months Chicory 1 oz. % 4 lbs. September to May 30 in. 8 in. 2 to 3 Months Corn Salad _ lb. % 5 lbs. Feb. to Nov. 30 in. 8 in. 2 to 3 Months Corn, Sweet 2 Pkts. y4 10 ibs. March to Sept. 36 In. 18 in. 21/2 to 3 Months Cucumber 1 Pkt. 1 400 boxes 2 lbs. March to Sept. 6 ft. 4 ft. 2 to 3 Months Dandelion 1 Pkt. 1 600 boxes % lb. Sept. to April 36 in. 12 in. 3 Months Eg-g Plant.- 1 oz. Va 4 oz. T.» January to August 36 in. 36 in. 4 Months Endive 2 Pkts. Vz 10 tons 2 Ibs. August to May 30 in. 8 in. 3 Months Garlic (sets) 70 Plants V2 2000 doz. 300 lbs. Sept. to March 30 in. 6 in. 5 to 6 Months Horse Radish 2 Pkts. 10000 P December to May 30 in. 18 in. 6 Months Kale 1 Pkt. 2 lbs. All Year 36 In. 18 in. 2 to 3 Months Kohlrabi oz. Vz % 2 lbs. All Year 30 in. 6 in. 4 Months Leek 2 Pkts. Vz 12 tons 4 lbs. Sept. to April 24 in. 6 in. 4 Months Lettuce 3 Pkts. % 2 lbs. All Year 30 in. 10 in. 2 to 3 Months Melons, Musk 2 Pkts. Vz 500 crates 1 lb. March to July 6 ft. 6 ft. 3 to 4 Months Melons, Water 1 oz. 400 crates 1 lb. March to July 8 ft. 10 ft. 3 to 4 Months Mustard 1 Pkt. 15 tons 2 lbs. All Year 4 ft. 2V2 ft. 3 to 5 Weeks Okra 1 oz. 6 lbs. A.pril to July 3 ft. 18 in. 3 Months Onion seed oz. % 2 lbs. Sept. to April 24 in. 4 in. 4% to 6 Months Onion sets 2 Iba. 200 crates 250 lbs. All Year 18 in. 3 in. 2 to 4 Months Onion Seed for Sets.. 2 oz. lbs. 40 All Year 2 ft. Drill 2 to 3 Months Parsley _ 1 Pkt. 4 lbs. All Year 24 In. 6 in. 3 Months Parsnips 2 Pkts. Very shallow 5 lbs. All Year SO In. 4 in. 4 Months Peas 1 lb. 50 lbs. All Vz 400 sks. Year 36 In. 6 in. 2 to 4 Months 2 Pepper 1 Pkt. 6 oz. 4 tons T.» January to July 36 In. 18 in. 3 to 4 Months Potatoes 5 lbs. 600 lbs. Dec. to Sept. Vz 10 tons 36 in. 10 in. 2 to 3 Months 5 100 Potatoes, Sweet 70 Plants 12000 P March to July sks. 36 in. 18 in. 3 to 4 Months 3 150 sks. Pumpkin 2 Pkts. 1 lb. March to August Radish 10 ft. 8 ft. 3 to 4 Months 1 20 tons 1 oz. 12 lbs. 11 A Year 18 in. 1 in. 1 to 2 Months Rhubarb 2 Pkts. 8 Vz oz. January to April 6 ft. 3 ft. 2nd Spring Rhubarb Roots S3 Roots 5500 P December to May Vz Salsify 5 ft. 3 ft. Next Spring 2 1 oz. 6 lbs. February to Oct. 30 In. Spinach.- 4 in. 4 Months 1 8 tons 1 oz. 12 lbs. All Year 24 in. 2 in. 40 to 65 Days 1 6 tons Squash, Bush 2 Pkts. 2 lbs. February to Oct. 4 ft. 3 ft. 2 Months Squash, Running 2 Pkts. 3 lbs. W" February to Aug. 8 ft. 6 ft. 3 to 4 Months 1 Tomato, Seed 1 Pkt. 2 oz. 12 tons T* February to Aug. 6 ft. 6 ft. 4 to 5 Months Tomato, Plants.- 35 Plants 1200 1 P March to Oct. 5 ft. 3 ft. 2 to 3 Months Turnip...- 2 Pkts. 3 lbs. All 10 tons Year 24 In. 6 in. 3 to 4 Months Turnip Rutabaga 2 Pkts. 3 lbs. 12 tons All Year 24 in. in. 3 to 4 Months SPACING AND NUMBER PLANTS PER ACRE No. of Trees No. of Trees No. of Trees Dlsfancs Distance Distance No. of Trees No. of Tre« No. of Trees or Plants or Plants or Plants Distance Distance Distance Apart Apart or Plants I or Plants per Acre per Acre Apart per Acre Apart Apart or Plants per Acre per Acre Apart per Acre 8 by 4 in. 522,720 3 by 1 ft 14,520 4y2by 4V2ft. 2,150 6 by 7 ft. 1,031 11 by 11 ft. 360 4 4 in. 392,040 3 2 19 by 19 ft. 120 by by ft 7,260 5 by 1 ft. 18,712 e by 8 ft. 907 12 by 12 ft. 302 20 by 20 ft. 108 6 by 6 in. 174,240 3 by 3 ft. 4,840 5 by 2 ft. 4,356 by 9 ft. 806 14 by 14 ft. 1 by 1 ft. 43,560 3iAft 222 25 by 25 ft. 69 3%by 3,555 5 by 3 ft. 2,904 6 by 10 ft. 726 15 by 15 ft. 193 30 by 30 ft. 48 IVzbyiyzft. 19,360 4 by 1 ft. 10,890 5 by 4 ft. 2,178 7 by 7 ft. 888 16 by 16 ft. 170 33 2 by 1 ft, 21,780 4 by 2 ft 5,445 bv 33 ft. 49 5 by 5 ft. 1,742 8 by 8 ft. 680 leVzby 16%ft. 160 2 by 2 ft. 10,890 4 by 3 ft. 40 bv 40 ft. 27 S,630 5i/2by 5%ft. 1,440 9 by 9 ft. 537 17 by 17 ft. 150 50 by 50 ft. 17 2V2by 2V2ft. 6,960 4 by 4 ft. 2,722 6 by 6 ft. 1.200 in 10 I by ft. 435 18 by 18 ft. 134 60 by 60 ft. 12 FIELD SEED DATA Field Seeds Lbs. per Yield of Grain Field Seeds & Grasses Acre How to Plant Yield of Forage Lbs. per Yield of Grain Lbs. & Grasses Acre How to Plant Yield of Foraw Lbs. Alfaifa- Drill or Broadcast... 2 to 10 tons... 600 Chewing Fes- Beans, ITield: cue . 20 Broadcast... Pink Drill " Crested Dogs- Pasture mi.tture Drill Navy tail . 30 .Soio Drill : Dover crop.. Ky. Blue for DriU itt rows I'^ic. or broad.. 2 ft apart Cover crop.. 2000 Pasture 50 Drill in. rows Broadcast Pasture Bell 2 ft apart Ky. Blue mixture .Small for Lawn 17,5 Broadcast... Mancliurian .. Drill In rowa 2 ft. ai>art Orchard 30 Broad cajit.. Buckwboat Drill Cover crop.. 1500 Rye Pasture mixture Clover 40 Broadcast.. Red Top \'. Broadcast... 2000 Alsikc Drill Hay or pasture Timothy Hay and pa.sture , 20 Burr Clover.... Drill or Broadcast.. Pasture or cover crop Pasture mixture Mesquite , 15 T.a/lino Broadoast Green feed Rhodes Molilotus 12 Broadcast... Cut 2 tons per acre 3 Indica Drill or Broadcast- times or pasture Sudan DriU.... Melilotus Alba. Drill or Broadcast.. 15 1 2 tons hay or pasture It ml _. Drill Sudan Broad- Pasture or hay cast Wliito Broadcast 12 tons hay or pasture Com Lawn Millets Common Proso Field Drill 2 ft apart in rows Drill or Broadcast.. Poultry feed German Drill or Broadcast.. tons .3 ft apart Sorchum 4 hay 70 to 80bTL Ensilaco 75 Drill 1 ft apart in TOWB rDriUed) .... Drill 30 in. apart in rows 30 in. 3000 to 4000 ai>art 15cyntian .... DriU in rows 1 5 tons ereen 3 ft. apart 2 tons dry.. 2500ito4000 Peas. Field: Hccira Drill in rows Oinadian Kaffir Drill in rows 3 ft apart Broadcast Cover crop Feterita Pea, Cow: Drill in rows 3 ft. apart 2 tons dry 2.500 to 4000 Milo WhippoorwUl .. Drill 1 ft apart in rows Maize .., Drill in rows 3 ft apart Green feed or pasture. 2000. to 2500 .3 ft. apart Pasture or cover Broom Drill in rows 3 ft apart ton broom straw.... 1.500 to 2000 crop.... 1000 Blackeye . Drill 1 ft. apart in rows Flax , Drill Fibre. 2500 .S fti apart , Grain: Cover crop _ to Brabham Drill 150O 2600 Barley 1 Drill or Broadcast.. 1 ft, apart in rows 2 to 4 tons hay 2000 to 3000 3 ft apart Oats , Cover Crop Drill or Broadcast- 3 tons hay 2000 Vetch, Purplo .. DriU or Broacica.st Oorver - - Rye Drill Pasture or Cover Crop. 2000 crop hay sUa^e Gra.ss: Common Drill or Broadcast... Cover crop Peanuts in shell DriU Alfileria . Drill " or Broadcast... Pasture Rape DriU Bermuda Broadcast _ Pa.sture or hay Pasture or green i>oul- Broroe ... Broadcast. _ Pasture mixttire Rice try feed Dallas ... 80 DriU.- BroadoafltL Pasture Sunflower 3000 lOlDriU in n/ws 3 ft apart 2000 34 " ABETTER CIARDEN QUALITY $iH NON-WAREANTT. The Germain Seed and Please Note Prices listed on Beso* Plant Company elves no warranty, ex- are postpaid. If sent otherwise deduct ItM press or Implied, as to the productive- per lb. Write for anantlty prices. ness of seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and vill not be in any way responsible tor the crop. Onr liability In all Instances Is lim- ited to the purchase price of the seed. Germain's Broccoli CULTURE—Same as Cauliflower. 106 Italian Green Sprouting Intro- Artichoke duction from Italy. Has delicious mild flavor. Kdible portion consists of stems as well as CULTURE flowerheads. Plant between July and October. Plant any time except during hottest weather, Ready for picking in about 75 days. Pkt. lOcj '4 lb. postpaid in beds, an inch deep. Plant out when six Oz. 40c; lb. $1.35; 1 $4.00, inches high, in rows four feet apart each way. 001 Large Green Globe Practically Brussels Sprouts entire United States production is In Califor- in September October nia's coastal counties. Vigorous in growth and CULTURE Sow and bears the second year from seed and contin- and treat same a.s Cabbage. ues bearing several years. Pkt. 10c; Ill Long Island Improved (100 days) Bears handsome crops of round, BROCCOLI GREEN SPROUTING hard sprouts of the finest quality. Pkt. Iflc. ASPARAGUS Oz. sec; Vi lb. $2.86; 1 lb. $8.50 Large, Deep GERMAIN'S BEANS r,eM He.v»y Sprouts loam. CULTURE—Plant when ground is warm, preferably in light, rich, well drained Plant in drills two to three feet apart, covering seed one and one-half inches deep CULTURE — Soak and thin young plants three to six inches apart in the row. If planted in hills, about seeds twrenty-four two feet apart each way. hours before plant- ing. Sow in Febru- BUSH, GREEN POD 024 Canadian Wonder (68 days) ary in beds broad- Pods very tender, light green but not string- less. A late variety used for both snap and casted or in rows, 021 Stringless Green Pod (53 days) shell beans. Pkt. 5c; Used extensively by freezers, canners, market covering about one lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lb.«, S4.50 and home gardeners. Heavy producer and ',i inch. The following stringless, pods medium green, SVb in. long, January transplant to very thick and meaty and of excellent flavor. rows three or four Seed yellowish brown. Pkt. 5c; V2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lb.=. $4.50 feet apart and a foot apart in the row, 022 Bountiful (45 days) very thrifty with at least six and productive. Pods light green, 6V2 to 7 in. inches of soil over the long, over V2 in. wide and s/s in. thick. String- less, very tender. Seed light yellow. Pkt. 5c; roots. Light sandy V2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50 soils are preferable. 043 Dwarf Horticultural (cranberry) 007 MARY WASHING- —Used for both snap beans (53 days), and shell beans (60 days). Pods 8 to 12 in. long TON A rust resistant — and IVi in. broad. Pkt. 5c; strain, produces V2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50 large deep green 029 Full Measure (52 days) very heavy sprouts. Pkt. 10c; oz. producer, medium green pods, 6 to 6V2 in 20c; 1/4 lb. 65c; 1 lb. long, round and stringless. Excellent quality $2.00, postpaid. recommended for market gardeners. Pkt. 5c: V2 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lb.s. $4.50 PARADISE — Seed in- 026 Black Valentine Stringless (55 days) An excellent variety for shipping as troduced for the first well as the home garden. Pods about 6 inches time in 1939. Supe- long and retain their dark green color and tex- rior to other varieties, ture long after picking. A very prolific variety of exceptional quality. Pkt. 5c; as it produces a crop hi lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lb.s. $4.50 one year earlier, yields more heavily Black Valentine French String and has an unusu- (50 days) A very hardy variety and there- fore suitable for early spring planting. Pods ally delicious, mild 6 to 6'/2 inches long and stringy. An excellent flavor. Has produced variety to plant for early picking when the as much as 5 tons market is high. Pkt. 5c; lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lb.'*. $4.50 per acre per season. H 028 Plentiful (50 days) recent valua- Pkt. 15c; oz. 45c; 1/4 a ble Introduction: having been awarded the lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50, Ail-American Bronze Medal. Is a bush bean postpaid. (See page with flat, medium green long straight pods. Is stringless, resistant Paradise 69 for prices on As- to rusts and has a dis- tinctive flavor. A very valuable variety for paragus roots.) the shipper and home gardener. Pkt. 5c; 'A lb. 30c; 1 lb. EOc; 10 lb.s. $4.50 BEANS KENTUCKY WONDER 35 GERMAIN'S BEANS Large, Tender Pods BUSH, WAX POD POLE BEANS—Continued LIMA BEANS 039 Kentucky Wonder (65 days) Rich in Vitamin B Complex 01 8 Davis Wax or Ventura Won- This Is the leading all around pole bean being used alike for home gardens, market gardens der Wax (52 days) One of the best of wax and canners. It is early, vigorous, of good podded sorts for home garden. Very vigorous CULTURE climbing habit. Pods very large, 8 to 10 inches, and hardy and will thrive in warm location bright green, round, fleshy and somewhat Limas should be planted only in warm weather, better than any other wax bean. Pods 6 to crooked and crumpled as they mature, but as the seed will rot in cold soil. Except in 6Vi in. long, handsome, straight, oval, light keep in eating condition till fully grown. Seed favored warm sections, we do not recommend yellow, stringless, crisp and tender when long, oval, of a dull brown color. Pkt. 6c; planting before April or May. Plant 2 inches young. Seed medium size, kidney shaped and Va lb. 30o; 1 lb. BOo; 10 lbs. S4.B0 deep in rows 3V2 feet apart and IV2 to 2Va pure white. Dry seed is as good in every way feet apart in the rows, according to variety. as the small whites for baked beans. Pkt. 5c; One pound of seed will plant a 100-foot row, Vi lb. 30o; 1 lb. BOo; 10 lbs. S4.50 040 Kentucky Wonder White or 50 pounds to the acre. Limas will thrive in any good soil. Seeded (go days) Largely used by local 019 Golden Wax market gardeners, as it has an abundance (48 days) The best of large tender pods, 6 to 7 In. long, and Is BUSH VARIETIES early wax pod. Plants medium size and very earlier than the Brown Seeded Kentucky Won- productive. Pods In. yel- 4V2 to 5 long, golden der. Seeds snow white when ripe and are good 01 2 Fordhook low, oval and stringless. Seed oval white with used as dry beans. Pkt. 5c; (75 days) The best of the Bush Limas, sometimes called Butter Bean, purple blotching around the eye. Pkt. 5c; '/a lb. 30o; 1 lb. BOo; 10 Ibo. $4.60 lb. aOo; 1 lb. eoo; 10 lbs. $4.50 grows a vigorous erect bush with large pods, 4 in. long, containing 3 to 5 beans, in clusters, 037 Kentucky Wonder Special making picking easy. Beans are large, very Early No. 45— thick, white with a tinge of green and of fin- 020 Black Wax (52 days) a very su- p^t. loc. (see page 47.) est quality. Pkt. 5c; perior variety, round podded, SVi to 6 in. long. Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOc; 10 lbs. $4.60 Pods golden yellow, curved, stringless and brit- 035 Decatur tle. Tender and of excellent quality. Pkt. 5c; Pkt. 10c; (See page 3.) Oil Henderson's Bush Lima or Vi lb. aOo; 1 lb. eOo; 10 lbs. S4.Bu 038 Kentucky Wonder Rust Re- Baby Lima (55 days) a very early and prolific variety. Beans small, flat and of fine sistant (65 days) A strain 027 New Kidney Wax (Butter of Kentucky quality. Pods 2V2 to 3 in. long, containing 3 Wonder that is rust resistant, and should to 4 beans. Can be grown in interior valleys, be planted in sections where beans Wax) (55 days) Plant vigorous, with are subject where the large seeded varieties do not thrive. a to rust. Pkt. 5c; heavy setting of very attractive pods. Pods 5Va Pkt. 5c; Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo; 10 Ibe. to 6 in. long, straight, round, a light wax-like $4.60 Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOc; 10 lbs. $4.BO yellow and of finest quality. Seed white, kid- ney-shaped, with blotch around the eve. 042 Germain's Special Rust Re- 014 Burpee's Pkt. 5c. Improved Bush Va lb. 30o; 1 lb. BOo; 10 lbs. $4.60 sistant White Kentucky Wonder Lima (75 days) The earliest maturing of all the large seeded Limas. No. 191 (60 days) This special strain of Pods very large (41/2 White Kentucky Wonder Bean has an un- in. long), thick and contain usually 4 beans of large size and excellent usually long picking season, and the pods are quality. Pkt. 5e; POLE BEANS Va lb. 30c; 1 lb. BOo: 10 lbs. S4.B0 exceptionally long, running 8 to 9 in. In length. It is a very prolific grower and a heavy producer, and therefore should be staked. We consider this the outstanding variety of 052 Blue Lake Early (55 days) a very the Kentucky Wonder types. Pkt. 5c; Inoculate Your Legumes With desirable variety for the early market. Pods Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo; 10 Itn. $4.60 stringless, very sweet and tender. White seed- NITRAGIN ed, vine about 5 feet. Pkt. 5c; 041 Kentucky Wonder White 'Ai lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo; 10 lb& $4.60 (Moist Humus Culture) Seeded Rust Resistant (6o days) The rust resistant strain of White Seeded Ken- See Page 48 tucky Wonder. If your beans are subject to 053 Blue Lake Late (es days) a more rust, plant the Rust Resistant Strains. Pkt. productive strain than the Early Blue Lake 5c; and is preferred therefore unless earliness is Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo; 10 lbs. $4.60 an Important consideration. Pkt. 5c; Va lb. SOci 1 lb. BOo; 10 lbs. $4.60 049 Kentucky Wonder Wax— (67 days) An early and hardy bean some- what resembling the Kentucky Wonder, except in color of pods, which are light yellow, broad- NOTE— Prices listed arc postpaid. er, 8 in. long, and fully as good quality. Seed oval, flattened, somewhat shriveled, dark brown. Pkt. 5c; Va lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo; 10 Iba $4.BO 050 Oregon Giant (70 days) An ex- cellent long podded pole bean that we recom- mend for both the market and home gardener. Pods are light green mottled with purple, stringless flat, about eight inches long and ','2 to 3,^ inches wide, and very mealy. Also good for dry beans. Dried seed is pinkish gray, mottled with black. Pkt. 10c; W lb. SOo; 1 lb. BOo 044 Asparagus or Yard Long An introduction from the Orient, very vigor- ous and productive, with pods two feet or more long, which are round, tender, of good quality. You will find it an interesting novelty and somewhat different in taste from other kinds. Seed reddish brown and very small. Pkt. 5c; li lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50c 045 Scarlet Runner oo days) Largely planted for Us brilliant scarlet flowers, al- though it is also good as a snap bean when young. Pods dark green, 6 in. long. May also be used green, shelled. Pkt. 6c; M lb. SOo; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.B0 See Page 34 for VEGETABLE PLANTING CHART BEANS DAVIS WAX BEANS FORDHOOK BUSH LIMA 36 NOTE: Prices listed are postpaid. Deduct 10c per lb. if sent otherwise. LIMA BEANS GERMAIN'S BEETS Vitamin Rich and Detieious Rich Grown the Year 'Round POLE VARIETIES 083 Crosby Egyptian (50 to 55 days) 017 King of the Garden (88 days) The finest home garden variety for all pur- Perhaps the most popular of the Pole Limas. roses. Tops medium. Root flattened and globe beans. Pods 6 In. long and contain 4 to 5 shaped; flesh dark red, zoned with lighter Pkt 5c i cj'.or. Pkt. 10c; 10 lbs. $4.B0 >/a lb. 30o; 1 lb. BOoi Oz. 25o; Vi lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 010 Fordhook Pole Lima 02 days) 076 Early Wonder Green Top Has all the excellent qualities of the Fordhook A new two-purpose beet, heralded as the best Bush Lima and in addition is an unusually strain of popular Early Wonder Beet both for heavy yielder, probably the heaviest of all the the market and the home garden. In addition Lima family. The vines grow as high as 10 to the deep red, uniform top quality roots, or 12 ft.; produce pods 5 to 6 in. long, con- this new beet also produces extra long bright taining 4 to 6 tender beans of delightful green foliage, which is cooked and eaten like flavor. Pkt. 5c; spinach or swiss chard. Price per pkt. 15c; lbs. >/a lb. 30oi 1 lb. 50x); 10 $4.50 Oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 BRO>ID BEANS 077 Extra Early Egyptian (50 days) A splendid variety that matures sooner than any others. Tops small, roots small, dark red, 056 Germain's English, or Broad somewhat flattened and of good quality. Plant for first early crop. Pkt. 10c; of Windsor The celebrated broad bean Oz. 25c; y* lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 Kngland, growing on a strong stalk 2 ft. high; beans eaten shelled. Pods 8 to 12 in. long, 081 Early Wonder (eo to 55 5 to 7 seeded. Pkt. 5c; days) 1 lb. 50o; 10 lbs. $4.50 Tops small, roots very smooth, globe shaped and uniform, making it an ideal beet for bunching. Roots dark red and comparatively free from light zoning. Pkt. lOci MUNG BEANS Oz. 30o; V* lb. SI.OO; 1 lb. $8.0O CULTURE 082 Detroit Dark Red (55 to eo days) Roots medium size, nearly round and dark Beans may be planted in rows about 32 Mung BEET CROSBY EGYPTIAN blood red color with no light zoning, making irkches apart. Their culture is the same for it especially desirable for canning and equally other peas or beans. any good for home use.. Pkt. 10c; INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPROUTING MONO CULTURE Oz. 2Sc; Vi lb. 75o; 1 lb. $2.26 SPROUTS BEANS FOR BEAN This is one of the few vegetables that can be Beans should be put in tub with drainage grown the year around. The seeds should be 079 Blood Turnip (eo days) a very fine provided in the bottom so that the water will sown In drills 15 inches apart and IVi Inches strain; requires a longer time to mature than following run out. Fill tub not over one-quarter full of deep, and covered by hand unless Detroit Dark Red. Roots are dark red, round, apart Mung Beans and sprinkle or water these beans field culture. Thin out to 4 to 6 inches and flesh Is a deep red with lighter zoning. three or four times each day. Keep the tub in the row. Frequent cultivation Is essential This variety is sweet, crisp and tender. Pkt. In a dark place and cover the beans with a to produce a successful crop. Plant 10 lbs. to 10c; damp sack. In about one week the beans will the acre. Oz. 25c; 'A lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 be sprouted and ready to use. NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. 046 Mung Beans This bean is a native of Asia and Is valued for food purposes. It is used for growing bean sprouts. Pkt. 10c; and Sugar lbs. Stock Beets 1 lb. 50c; 10 $4.50 Germain^s wurzel. Flesh white; roots grayish white with CULTURE rose top. Pkt. Iflc; Oz. 20c: ^^ lb. eoc: l lb. $1.75 stock Beet seed should be sown about 1 inch deep, in well-cultivated soil in drills 18 inches to 3 feet apart (depending upon the method of 095 Golden Tankard Roots are large, cultivation). When the plants are sufficiently but filled out at top and bottom, terminating large, thin out to stand 10 to 12 inches apart with a small tap root; flesh deep golden yel- in the rows. The seed is generally sown at the low, solid, crisp, sweet and rich. Does not rate of 8 to 10 pounds per acre. keep quite as well as the two above-mentioned varieties. Pkt. lOc; lb. lb. $1.75 096 Mammoth Long Red This Beet Oz. 20c: Vi 60c; 1 has a distinct appearance; roots are massive, straight and uniform in size, broad should- 097 Sludstrup a very high yielding va- ered, free from coarseness and of most excel- riety of stock beet. The roots are long, oval lent feeding and keeping qualities. Heavy pro- and orange colored, and the flesh white with ducer. Pkt. 10c; a light yellow tint. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 20c; Vt lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75 Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60o; 1 lb. $1.75 094 Giant Half Sugar Rose 098 Sugar Beets This variety can be for stock purposes. The tonnage This variety Is one of the favorites among the planted food above-men- dairymen and hog raisers. It is very sweet per acre will not be as great as but the sugar content will be and nutritious, as it has a larger sugar con- tioned varieties, than the ordinary mangel. It is a cross much higher. Pkt. lOc; tent $1.75 between a sugar beet and a regular mangel Oz. 20o: % lb. eOo; 1 lb. GERMAIN*S SWISS CHARD Leaves Like Delicious Spinach — Stalks Like Asparagus 088 Swiss Chard, Large White 091 Rhubarb Chard A delicious vege- Ribbed (60 days) Leaves smooth and dark table, possessing such beauty that it may well green, stem thick, broad and white. Grown for be used In flower borders and frequently is its leaves, which have excellent flavor when cooked like spinach. Cut often and new stalk.s both leaves and stalk, in flower ar- seen, will be produced. Pkt. 10c; rangements. It Is as a tasty cooked vegetable Oz. 20c: Vi lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75 The bright, that it has won its greatest fame. used, translucent, crimson stalks alone may be 089 Swiss Chard Lucullus (60 days) separately, or of an attractive dark or only the green leaves cooked Leaves very crinkled, very thick and fleshy. Easily Either way, you have a de- green color and both together. grown and furnishes a supply of good greens in store for you. licious cooked vegetable treat for a long period. Very desirable for poultry in 60 days. Pkt. 15c; Pkt. 10c; Grows to maturity feed. , lb. eOo; 1 lb. $1.75 $1.35; 1 lb. $4.00 Oz. 20o: Vi SWISS CHARD WHITE RIBBED Oz, 40o; Vi lb. 37 NOTE: Prices listed are postpaid. ) GERMAIN'S "The wartime burden on the nation's trans- CABBAGE portation system will make it impossible to ship over long distances the normal amount CULTURE of fresh vegetables and fruits, especially the more bulky vegetables. This will re- Plant seed In beds or land of light, rich tex- quire production^ of more of the civilian ture at a depth of not to exceed Inch: and supplies close to the soli should be pressed firmly over the seed. consuming areas." The plants should not be allowed to crowd one H. another before they are transplanted, but as W. HOCHBAUM, Chairman, soon as large enough to be handled should be Committee on Victory Gardens, lifted out to their permanent place. For early U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. varieties, such as Winnigstadt, plant in rows 2V2 feet apart, plants 1 foot apart in the row. The larger headed varieties, IV2 feet apart In the row. Cabbage may be planted throughout the year in the southwest. Pour ounces of seed will plant one acre. CHINESE CABBAGE 141 Wong Bok (105 days) 1 22 Copenhagen Habit of Market os days) growth like Cos-Lettuce, seed sown in rows, This cabbage Is the leader In the roundheaded 30 in. apart and thinned to 12 to 15 In. In varieties and is the most desirable all-purpose rows. Outer leaves delicate cabbage light green, Inner we list. For earliness, heading, uni- leaves blanched to a creamy white, formity delicate in size and shape and superior auallty, and fine flavored either as salad or cooked it is especially recommended. Heads 6 to 7 like ordinary cabbage. Heads 8 to 10 In. tall inches in diameter and weight about 4 lbs. Pkt. lOc. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. S3. 00 Oz. 50c; 14 lb. 51.66; 1 lb. $5.00 142 Chihili 05 days) a tail growing early 116 Early Winnigstadt dov days) variety of Chinese Cabbage. Heads are 3 to 4 inches Heads pointed, 8 to 10 in. long and 6 to 7 thick and about 18 Inches high. Very in. thiclc at base, very hard, good heading and solid, sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c. of superior quality. Heads weigh about 5 lbs Oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 Pkt. 10c. Oz. 45c; 'A lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50 (130 days) ProbablyI^^kPTv,'*'' Germain's CHICORY the best of the late cabbages Is Planted in August and September and matures m the early spring. Produces very solid, large globe shaped and slightly flattened heads 8 to CABBAGE COPENHAGEN MARKET CULTURE 9 in. across, 6 to 7 in. deep, weighing 7 to 9 lbs. Pkt. 10c. Sow any time except in hottest weather, though early spring is preferable, in Oz. 50c; Vi lb. $1.65; 1 lb. 137 Red Rock or rows 30 inches $5.00 Pickling (no days) apart Pine solid and 3 to 8 Inches apart In row. A deep- dark red heads, about 6 in. in diam- rooting plant requiring little care If soil Is eter, weighing 3 to 5 lbs., and 1 27 Early Flat very desirable moist. Dutch (125 days) very where a red cabbage hardy, Is wanted. Pkt. 10c handsome, very solid, of fine quality Oz. and 50c; 'A lb. $1.66; 1 lb. $5.00 as one of the best keepers. It is particu- larly 209 Radichetta (Italian desirable for distant markets or for late Chicory) spring use. Compact growing, with long stems 117 Early Jersey Wakefield (55 days) Grown for its long, narrow leaves, and exceedingly hardy in resisting which make a delicious salad. Pkt. lOo. cold and (92 days) An excellent dry weather. variety. A sure header Oz. 40c; lb. Heads round and weigh about 5 We recommend U $1.35; 1 lb. $4.00 lbs. Pkt. It for the home gardener The 10c. heads are conical in shape. 7 to 8 in. high and 0/,. 45c; 'A lb. $1.50; I lb. $4.50 about 5 in. in diameter and weigh about 2 to 208 Large Rooted Magdeburg 2'/2 lbs. each. Pkt. 10c. This variety is grown for its roots, which are 2 Oz. 45c; lb. 1 1 Glory of SI .50; 1 lb. $4.50 dried or roasted and ground as Enkhuizen ( s o d a y s a substitute or Very large heads, 8 to 9 In. diameter, weigh- adulterant for coffee. The leaves can also be ing 6 to 8 lbs. A good variety for home and ^Cre used and should be cut when fresh. They make market. Pkt. lOo. (92 days) Is dwarf In a splendid salad. To secure large habit, resembles the roots, soil Oz. Copenhagen Market Cab- should be light, rich and 50c; lb. $1.65; 1 lb. $5.00 bage, but deeply worked. Plants smaller heads, averaging 6 in in should diameter be thinned from 4 to 6 in. Pkt. 10c. and 2Vz to 3 lbs. in weight. Due to small its Oz. 40o; Vi lb. $1.35; 1 lb. S4.0O size, it can be planted 12 to 14 in 1 28 Late Flat apart Dutch (135 days) a low- in the row. Pkt. 10c. growlng variety; heads large, weighing 12 to Oz. SOo; % lb. S1.G6; 1 lb. 207 Witloof or French 14 lbs.. $5.00 Endive 12 to 14 in. across and 7 in. deep; (150 days) Is used as a salad and Is most de- bluish green, round, broad and flat on top; an licious served with French dressing excellent fall and and eaten winter variety; good keeper '7 believe the Victory like lettuce. Pkt. 10c. Garden Movement Seed should be sown in June, July IS doing and August in drills 30 in. Oz. 45c; something else for the people apart and the seed- Vi lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50 of lings should be thinned this country—something more out to stand not closer subtle but than 8 in. In the fall, lift the plant, trim off 1 29 Drumhead of great significance. Savoy (120 days) is In bringing millions the leaves and store in sandy soil in a cool a heavy producer, has place until wanted for crumpled, deep and rich of persons into the war effort it is also giv- forcing. The roots globe-shaped and ing should be planted upright about I'/a to 2 Inch- them a completely new experience in fa^ge^ m^lOc es apart in a trench 16 to 18 in. deep. It re- Oz. getting acquainted with 45c; lb. $1.50; 1 lb. $4.50 the soil and the quires about one month to force the root. The processes of nature. They have experienced heads are then cut oft with a small portion of the neck of the root attached. Pkt. 10c. the satisfaction of making things grow. Oz. 40c; 'A lb. $1.35; 1 lb. $4.00 Their creative instincts have had opportun- ity for expression, at the same time they were performing a patriotic service. "To all Victory Gardeners all over the country, I extend my best wishes for a big- ger and better food production and for the preservation of more garden products in 1944." CLAUDE R. WICKARD, Secretary of Agriculture. HOW TO CONTROL APHIS AND CABBAGE WORM Fop best growing results see Germain's Spray Chart on pages 14 and 15. Also sec these pages for descriptions of Germain's complete line of Sprayers. CABBAGE EARLY WINNIGSTADT CABBAGE CHINESE WHITE 38 Note: Prices listed are postpaid. ; L nil-ill CARROT IMPERATOR CARROT DANVERS HALF LONG CARROT OXHEART Carrots Give Necessary Vitamins A and C Half Long very va- 1 56 Danvers (75 days) 1 58 Oxheart (75 days) a short thick CULTURE popular variety for market garden and home to plant on heavy soil where it riety the best garden purposes. Roots deep orange, 6 to 7 lifted. Roots are scarlet-orange loose soil, preferably can be easily tapered and blunt p.t Sow any time In deep, Pkt 10c; in. long, 13/4 in. wide, 18 in color, about 5 in. in length. sandy loam about '/a inch deep, In rows Pkt. 10c; 30o; lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 end. to inches apart. Oi. y» inches apart and thin 3 Oz. 30«; M lb. Sl.ofr; 1 ib. $3.od Water freely at all times. One ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of row. Four 1 59 Imperator (77 days) it is sleek, 1 1 60 Morse Sunchi •^g Outstanding In acre. pounds to the to 8 in. in length with round shoulders, allow- Quality and of splendid appearance. One of ing it to bunch well. Its color is a deep or- the few vegetables ever to receive the Gold ange and its core Is very indistinct. Pkt. 10c; Medal in the All American Trials. Long tops 1 57 Long Orange (ss days) a very Oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 convenient for bunching, form perfect, cylin- heavy producer on light porous soils. It Is a drical root, IV* by 8 Inches in length. Price large variety 10 to 12 in. long, 3 in. across at per pkt. 10c; 1 64 Chantenay Red Cored (70 days) the top, tapered and pointed. Pkt. 10c Oz. 30«; Vt lb. $1.00; 1 lb. S8.0O An improved type, very popular with market Oz. 30o: V4. lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 gardeners and shippers. Color, deep reddish 161 White Belgian days) a late orange; SVi to 6 in. long, 2V* in. wide at oo keeper a very heavy shoulder, and tapered. Flesh very tender and variety, an excellent and 1 53 French Forcing for stock feed, yields as much (6o days) An ex- sweet. Pkt. 10c; yielder. Grown acre. Roots are 7 to 8 In. long, cellent variety for home garden and early Oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 as 40 tons per market. It is reddish orange in color, small 3 in. across at the top, tapered and pointed. and globe shaped, excellent quality. This Is Pkt. lOc: the earliest of the Carrots. Pkt. 10c; 1 55 Chantenay (70 days) The best of Oz. 25c; ^4 lb. 8Bc; 1 lb. $2.50 Oz. 30c; % lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.0O the early Carrots, about 6 in. long, stump rooted, smooth, fine grained and sweet; a fine 1 62 Yellow Belgian oo days) same as sort for bunching, for market, or for home the White Belgian, except that the color Is gardens. This variety is deep orange In color, light orange and Its keeping qualities are per- a heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; haps not quite as good. Pkt. lOc; Oz. 30c; 'A lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 Oz. 2So; U lb. SSc; 1 Ib. $2.50 GERMAIN'S CAULIFLOWER Tender, Firm Heads 184 Early Pearl (November-December maturity) Seed bed Is sown in June and trans- CULTURE planted in August. Produces large white heads of excellent quality. This is the earliest of the Prepare the carefully, using only rich seed-bed cauliflowers. Pkt. 15c; and thoroughly pulverized soil. Good results M oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; V4 lb. $6.65; lb. $20.00 are obtained by keeping the plant in a healthy and rapidly growing condition. Broadcast the 1 82 Medium Pearl (January-February seed in the seed-bed prepared, sowing the maturity) Plant seed bed between June 15th early varieties from May 15th to July 1st; me- and July 25th. We have developed an exclu- dium early varieties. May 20th to July 5th; sive strain of this type of cauliflower seed and late varieties any time from June 25th to that has met with great favor amongst Cali- Aug. 25th, inclusive. When 40 days old trans- fornia growers on account of its dependability plant to the field, 24 in. apart in rows 30 to and the exceptional quality of the heads. 36 inches apart. Do not leave plants in the Pkt 15c' hot-bed over 45 days, as the stems become 'A oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; % lb. $6.65; lb. $20.00 hard and poor results follow. 1 83 Late Pearl (March-Aprll-May ma- 176 Snowball (ss days from plants) The turity) Another exclusive Germain strain that best strain we have found for main crop for has been carefully selected for uniformity and all harvest. Adapted for use under a wide quality. Seed bed should be planted between range of conditions. Heads are large, very August 1st and September 2oth. Pkt. 15c; firm, pure white and has long medium green oz. 65c; oz. $2.00; Vi lb. $6.65; lb. $20.00 leaves affording an excellent head coverage. Pkt. 25c; 186 Royal Purple (See Page 3) Pkt. CAULIFLOWER EARLY SNOWBALL ^ oz. $1,15; oz. $3.50; Vt lb. $12.50; lb. $35.00 25c: NOTE: Prices listed are postpaid. 39 GERMAIN'S Tender-Sweet CORN Yield Prolonged. Early and Late Varieties Prices are postpaid. Deduct 10c per lb. if shipped otherwise. CULTURE 232 Golden Giant (g, days) An early 235 Country Gentleman 05 ^ays) a heavy producer of fine quality, stalks 7 ft. should good home garden variety, cob small, grains Sweet Corn not be planted until in the tall. Ears IVz in. long, yellow, 12 to 16 rowed. white, very deep, small and irregular, very spring when all danger of frost is past. The Pkt. 5c; sweet and tender. Plant 6V2 to 7 ft. tall ears lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; soil preferred Is one rich and moist. Plant 10 lbs. $4.00 7'/2 to 9 in. long. Pkt. 5c; lb. 25c; lb. in hills 18 inches apart with rows 3 feet apart. \z 1 45c; 10 lbs, $4.00 Three or four seeds may be planted in each 233 Black Mexican (gs hill, but not more than two allowed to stand. days) verv sweet and tender. Ears are white As when in "suckers" or excess shoots appear they eating condition, turning black as they ma- ture. should be removed, as they take strength from Plants 6 "/a ft. tall, ears 8 to 9 in. long and 8 rowed. Pkt. 5c; POP the mother plant. CORN Whenever the soil presents '72 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 an appearance of drying, irrigate. CULTURE 236 Oregon Evergreen Requires same care and culture as a Sweet doo days) Corn. 223 loana Hybrid (See page 3), Pkt. Ears large and well filled to the tip with large lOc; delicious pearly white grains; 7 ft. tall, ears 12 to 14 rowed. A sure crop, heavy produc- ing variety. Pkt. 5c; 242 Germain's Yellow a large-eared and handsome 229 Early lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; 10 \hs. $4.00 yellow pop corn. Grains are Adams oo days) used large, pop perfectly white and are exceedingly largely for early corn, tender. as it Is very hardy Plant grows about 6 ft. high and resists cold weather, and matures quickly Is yields 3 to 4 ears to the stalk. tender and of good quality. Early Can be grown suc- 239 Alameda (gg days) verv 1 lb. 50o; 10 lbs. $4.50 cessfully in the hot valleys. Plants 6 to 7 ft early dwarf type, growing about 4 to 5 ft. tall. Ears to tali. 7 8 in. long, 2 in. thick, 12 to Ears 7 to 8 in. long, 14 to 18 rowed. 14 rowed. Kernels Kernels white. Pkt. 5c; white. Corn of good quality. Recommended 243 Germain's '/2 White lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 for early market. Pkt. 5c; a popular and productive type. The kernels are fine, white Vz lb. 25c; 1 lb. 45c; 10 Ib.s. $4.00 and the ears are from 4 to 5 in. in length and Bantam from 1 to l>/4 in. in diameter. ®?'*'fn (83 days) This 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.50 goldeii colored corn is the leading variety for early 222 MarcrOSS ^2 days) Another home garden planting; ears though small one of are the new hybrid crosses of outstanding numerous and of finest quality, very sweet merit. and This excellent yellow sweet corn is tender. Plants 4-/2 to 5 ft. tall, very early ears^ 6o tolo A heavy yielder, ears 7 in. long, 8 rows. Pkt. 5c; 6 to 7 In. long, 10 to 14 rowed. Pkt. 10c; '/2 lb. 25o; 1 lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 1/2 lb. 35c; 1 lb. GOc; 10 lbs. $5.50 COLLARDS 21 Golden Cross Similar to Bantam (gg davs) Cabbage Developed by the Purdue Experiment 237 Stowells Station Evergreen aos days) this hybrid cross Is probably the best of all Best for late corn. Kernels white, the yellow corns. Plants plants 7 to CULTURE &Vz to 7 ft. high ear" 7V2 ft. tall, ears 8 in. long, 8 in. long, 14 to 20 rowed 12 to 14 rowed. Pkt 10c; Pkt. 5c; A plant similar to Cabbage. 14 lb. 3Sc; 1 lb. It does not, how- 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50 Vz lb. 25c; lb. 1 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 ever, produce a head, the central leaves often forming a loose rosette. They are tender and used as a pot herb like Kale. Desirable as greens for poultry or rabbits. Same culture Is applied as to Cabbage, except spacing; plant 15 m. apart in rows 3 ft. apart when in field. 2 1 4 Georgia (73 days) a strong growing \ anety with light green leaves. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 15o; % lb. 25c; 1 lb. $1.00 CHIVES Grow Like Green Onions Chives 2 1 1 The same methods of growing are used as for Green Onions. When the plant IS about 2 In. high it should be transplanted to J Inches apart In rows which are 12 In apart. It is a perennial of continuous growth and as the leaves are cut away, new growth comes on. Pkt. 20c; U oz. 35c, postp-.ii'l FREE Germain's Planting Guide Gives simple rules for a successful vegetable garden; how to properly prepare soil and care for garden to get greatest yield. Also complete planting guide of what and how to plant each month for best results. Sent FREE with each order. CORN GOLDEN CROSS BANTAM CORN OREGON EVERGREEN 40 Note: Prices listed are postpaid. ! GERMAIN'S CELERY Crisp and Tender - Rich in Vitamins CULTURE 1 97 White Plume (125 days) An early Sow from February to May in drills 1 foot variety of attractive appearance and good apart. Later, usually in June, transplant to quality. Pkt. 10c; Oz. rows 3 feet apart and 6 inches apart in row. $1.00; V* lb. $3.3S; 1 lb. $10.00 Rows should be furrowed out so plants may be set 6 inches deep. Later, soil may be banked against rows for blanching, even so-called self- blanching varieties needing the cool, moist soil 194 Golden Self-Blanching Tall to render the stalks crisp and tender, but this (85 days) Plants 20 to 30 in. tall, stalks me- should not be done until a few weeks before dium thick, fine quality and very early. Pkt. harvesting. One ounce of seed will produce 15c • 5000 plants. Oz. $1.50; V* lb. SS.OO; 1 lb. $16.0O 1 95 Golden Self-Blanching Dwarf (90 days) Plants 20 to 24 in. tall, stalks thick 1 99 Utah Celery (120 days) This va- and solid and excellent quality. Pkt. 10c; riety is becoming Increasingly popular with Oz. $1.0O; V* lb. $3.35; 1 lb. $10.00 celery shippers. The stems are very broad, thick, meaty and solid and of excellent flavor. 1 98 Germain's Special Utah Pkt. lOc" Pkt. 20c; (See page 2.) Oz. $1.00; >/« lb. $3.35; 1 lb. $10.00 CELERIAC Makes Delicious Salads CULTURE 201 Celeriac, Large, Smooth Is generally sown in seed beds in February and Pl'Ogue It is a turnip-rooted celery of dis- can be planted until May. When about 4 to 6 tinctive flavor similar to celery. It makes a inches high the plants should be removed from wonderful salad when cooked and cut cold. seed bed and planted 6 inches in the rows Pkt. 10c* and the rows should be about 24 inches apart. Oz. $1.00; •/« lb. $3.35; 1 lb. SI'V.OO GOLDEN SELF BLANCHING GERMAIN'S CUCUMBERS Big in Size and Quality CULTURE Cucumbers should not be planted until all dan- ger of frost is over and the ground is warm. Sow 6 to 10 seed in hills 4 to 6 feet apart. After all danger of pests is gone and you are sure of your plants, thin, leaving the three strongest. Cucumbers enjoy a light, sandy, rich soil. Seed should be planted 1 inch deep. One ounce will plant 50 hills; 2 pounds, 1 acre. 268 Boston Pickling (go days) An early pickling or slicing variety. Fruits weigh about V/2 lbs., 6 in. long and 2V2 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; U lb. 90c; 1 lb. S2.75 CUCUMBER KLONDIKE 285 West India Gherkin (eo days) 273 Davis Perfect (68 days) a favorite Quite distinct from other cucumbers. Vine re- with market gardeners and shippers. Long, sembles watermelon, fruits small (2 in. long, slim and dark green, holding its color well to 1 in. in diameter), oval. Used only for pickles maturity. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs., 10 in. when very small. Pkt. 10c; long and 2Vz in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; M lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 Oz. 30c; lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 287 Straight 8 277 Colorado Pkt. 10c; (See page 47.) Pkt. 10c; (See page 47.) 276 Early White Spine (go days) An 275 Early Fortune (ge days) one of the early variety especially good for home grow- best cucumbers for home or market grower. It ing. Fruit about 7 in. long, cylindrical, me- is about 9 in. long, of uniform diameter (21/2 dium green and very firm and crisp. A sure in.), making it an ideal shape to pack and yielder and highly recommended. Pkt. 10c; carry nicely. The color is a deep attractive Oz. 30c; lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 green with white spines. Seed cavity small, Vi flesh very crisp and solid. Pkt. 10c Oz. 269 Chicago Pickling 30c; Vi. lb. 90c; 1 lb. S2.75 (6o days) Me- PROTECT YOUR CUCUMBERS dium size and season, good for pickles or slic- ing. Fruits about 6'/2 in. long and 2V2 in. in BY USING HOTKAPS 283 Japanese Climbing a very ram- diameter. Pkt. 10c; pant grower, Oz. 30c; hi lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 good for trellis; fruits long deep HOTKAPS are waxed paper cones, easily russet, and of excellent quality, weigh 2 lbs., set out in quantity over seed or growing 8 to 9 in. long and 2 '/a in. diameter. 279 improved Long Green Pkt. (70 days) plants. They guard against rain, frost, 10c; One of the best for all purposes fruits — long cold, wind, hail, birds and insects, and Oz. 30c; Vt lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 and slender, seed cavity small. Fruits weigh maintain perfect mulch. Growth is forced 2V4 lbs., are 12 to 15 in. long and 21/2 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; and yield is increased 10 to 25 per cent. Crops mature 2 to 3 weeks earlier, and 288 Stays Green Oz. 30c; Vi lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 bring premium prices. Prices: 1,000 for Pkt. 10c; (See page 47.) $11.00; 250 package with Fibreboard Set- 267 Lemon (gs days) This cucumber Is ter, $3.50; 100 package with the size and shape of a good sized lemon, color Fibreboard Setter $1.95; creamy white when at its best eating condi- Garden Fibreboard Setter, 274 Klondike 15c; Steel Setter, (64 days) Another good tion, which turns yellow as it ripens. Makes a $1.35. Postage extra. white Epined variety, medium length, very dark distinctive and very fine pickle when small Home Garden Package containing 25 Hot- color and fine quality. Vine vigorous and pro- and is a fine cucumber for slicing, being very kaps and Fibreboard Setter, 50c; postpaid ductive. Fruits weigh about V/2 lbs., 7'/2 in. crisp and delicate and never turning bitter. 65c. long and 2'/2 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; M lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75 Oz. 30o; Vi lb. $1.06; 1 lb. S3.20 NOTE: Prices listed are postpaid. 41 KALE or BORECOLE NOTE— Prices listed are postpaid. CULTURE 325 Dwarf Siberian (65 days) a large, very hardy plant of the spreading type. Leaves Plants are usually cut off when the leaves are are large bluish green in color with frilled Inches. •6 Inches or more In length, but with the fine edges. Grows to a height of about 14 curled varieties the leaves can be gathered for Pkt 10c* Oz. 20c; lb. 65c; 1 lb. use when of good size. If the tall Scotch or Vi S2.00 Jersey varieties are planted, the lower leaves should be carefully pulled off so that the plants can grow on and furnish a continuous supply. One ounce of seed will produce 4000 plants. 2 lbs. will plant an acre. Seed should 324 Thousand Headed or Jersey he sown thinly in drills and plants reset 18 Kale Inches apart in rows 3 feet apart. (80 days) An excellent food for poul- try, an immense yielder. Crops are known to have gone as high as 60 tons of green feed per acre. Anyone having poultry should plant it. Seed should be planted In drills 3 ft. apart 322 Dwarf Curled Scotch (85 days) and the plants transplanted when from 6 to 8 Very hardy, excellent for spring use. This va- In. high. The plants should be set 3 ft. apart each ft. riety grows 12 to 15 in. tall and 30 In. across. way. They grow about 4 high with a The leaves are finely curled and are deep wide spread of leaves and a single plant often weighs lbs. i green In color. Pkt. 10c; 30 to 40 Pkt. 10c Oz. 30c; % lb. 90o; 1 lb. $2.75 Oz. 25c; y* lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 KALE DWARF CURLED SCOTCH Germain's GARLIC Germain's Egg Plant CULTURE drill, covering 2 In. deep. Cultivate like onion sets. When the leaves turn yellow, pull bulbs Tastes Like Delicious Fried dry In the shade. •Oarllc seed Is not available but we can supply and bulbs or sets. Prepare the ground as for on- Oysters plant them In drills ions, separate the sets and Garlic Sets per pound SOc postpaid. Write •8 apart In the in. apart and 4 to 6 inches for prices when quantities are wanted. CULTURE The plants should be started under glass If Germain's LEEK wanted early. If later results are desired, seed should be planted in cold frames or in boxes where special care can be given. Moisture is Sweet Onion Like Flavor an important factor and care should be taken to have the soil in beds or boxes moist. Plants should not be set out permanently until all CULTURE danger of frost Is over, using plants 6 to 8 inches tall of vigorous growth for setting In sweet onion- ieek is a very hardy plant with a the field. Space plants 3 feet apart each way. like flavor. Plant seed in seed bed, broadcast or in drills, covered to depth of one-half inch, and when plants are about as thick as good 308 New York Improved (83 days) -Sized goose QUill they should be transplanted An early variety, large, oval-shaped and the In rows 24 in. apart and plants 6 in. apart deep purple kind that tastes surprisingly like In row. oysters when fried. This variety Is a great producer. 50 to 60 lbs. having been grown from one plant. Pkt. 10c; 335 American Flag a large and Oz. 65c; U lb. $2.15; 1 lb. $6.50 strong plant; hardy and early. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 65c; Vi lb. $2.15; 1 lb. $6.50 336 Giant Musselburg a medium Germain's FENNEL early type, stems long and white, leaves me- dium green. Pkt. 10c; Delicious, Sweet Flavor Oz. 65c; % lb. $2.15; 1 lb. $6.50 320 Florence Fennel (Sweet Anise) usually planted in the early fall in rows about 30 in. apart. Grown chiefly for the bulb which has a delicious and sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25o; V4 lb. 86c; 1 lb. $2.50, poitpald EGG PLANT NEW YORK Germain's HERBS Tender ENDIVE Pot, Sweet and Medicinal CULTURE Same as for lettuce. 81 1 Anise (Pimplnella Anisum). 813 Basil Sweet (oclmum Basllicum). 317 Green Curled days) Makes a 05 814 Borage (Borage Otflchialls). fine salad, especially for winter use. When ready for use outer leaves are green with the 815 Caraway (carum carul). crnter of the head blanched to creamy white. Pkt 10c* 816 Catnip (Nepeta Catarla). Oz. 20c; % lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 817 Coriander (Carlandrum sativum). 315 Pancalier 05 days) Another large 819 Dill (Anethura gravealens). variety differing in that ribs are tinged with pink, and foliage very dense. Excellent for 824 Marj Oram Sweet (origanum Major- salads. Price: Pkt 10c; ana.) Oz. 20c; M lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 828 Sage (Salvla officinalis). 3 1 6 Broadleaved Batavian (go days) 830 Savory winter (Satureja montana). Makes an excellent winter salad. Grown like lettuce and heads tied loosely for blanching. 834 Sorrel Regarded by some as the best of the Endives. Thyme Pkt. 10c i 832 (Thymus Vulgaris). LEEK AMERICAN FLAG Oz. 20o; Vi lb. 50cj 1 lb. $1.50 10c Per Packet 42 Note: Prices listed are postpaid. ! LETTUCE Tender, Crisp and Sweet CULTURE desirable for the home Very easily grown and therefore, particularly quickly than heading va- garden I^ofe heaved varieties grow more foot row or about 2 lbs. to the rieties Plant 2 ounces of seed for 150 leaving plants in the row 10 acre Thin out when fourth leaf appears desirable for lettuce. Crop inches aoart A rich pliable loam soil is ?efdl'ample'moistu?e and plenty of cultivation. rows T^t^'TTlXiabout 12 in. apart, on ridges 14 to 18 in. wide and In double ^ giving frequent irrigation between the ridges. NOTE*—^To Commercial Lettuce Growers the New York variety have In the past few years many new types of which are especially adaptable to certain sections of been developed here- thrcountry and certain seasons. The best of these are listed the brown blight.) under? (The stars indicate varieties resistant to •Imperial D •Imperial 44 ^No. 515 •Imperial 152 IJPP"'^' Imperial 615 »Kohco Information and prices. Write, if interested, for further New Oak Leaved Lettuce 367 Oakleaf (See description, page 47.) Pkt. 15c; Loose Leaved Lettuce LEHUCE NEW YORK NO. 12 Very Tender and Crisp f~ 350 Black Seeded Simpson a favor- ite among the loose leaved kinds, very crisp Head Lettuce and tender. Pkt. 10c Oz 20o; V* lb. 70o; 1 lb. $2.10 Large, Firm Heads 351 Early Curled Simpson The best the loose leaved kinds; of early varieties of 365 Bibb (See page 3) Pkt. 15c; leaves light green, crisp, and fine flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20o; V* lb. 70o; 1 lb. $2.10 326 New York P. W. 55 Pkt. 15c. (See page 47.) 357 Chicken Lettuce The plant grows very much like kale, to a height of four to 360 Rohco for California con- five feet, with much growth of leaf. It Is used Developed year for the mainly for chicken and rabbit feeding. Pkt. ditions. Planted extensively last success. 10c; shipping trade, it met with Instant Oz. 20o; V* lb. 70o; 1 lb. $2.10 Solid, long and uniform beads, stands warm weather well and is very resistant to tip bum. We recommend this variety highly for the Romaine or Cos home garden. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $3.40 For Your Favorite Salad 344 New York No. 12 (Or Los 354 Paris White Cos This variety Angeles Market) An improved type, makes a delicious, crisp sweet salad vegeta- early, and sure heading. Is of fine appear- ble. The heads are about seven Inches high, ance, excellent quality and has a large per- dark green on the outside but lighter green centage of perfect heads. Pkt. 10c; inside. Requires cool weather for best results Oz. 30c; % lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $3.40 and plants should be thinned to a distance of eight inches apart. Pkt. 10c; 345 Iceberg An excellent summer lettuce Oz. 20o; V* lb. 70o; 1 lb. $2.10 producing a solid light green head with leaves 355 Paris Green Cos Leaves darker tinged with red. The head Is very large, white inside, crisp and sweet, but not as solid as green than the above. Pkt. 10c; the New York. Pkt. 10c; Oz aoo; V* lb. 70c; 1 lb. $2.10 Oz. 20c; ^ lb. 76o; 1 lb. $2.30 359 Cosberg (75 days) This new variety States of lettuce was developed by the United 347 Big BoStOnA variety highly recom- Cos Ice- Department of Agriculture from and mended for home gardeners. Sure header, me- Lettuce. It distinct advantage of berg has the dium size, outer leaves attractive green color resistant being able to withstand heat and is tinged with brown. Heads are a crisp, fine size to tip burn. Head is medium and com- buttery flavor. Be sure to plant this variety pale color excellent pact, green In and of in your home garden. Pkt. 10c; flavor. We recommend this variety for plant- Oz. 2So; V4 lb. S6o; 1 lb. $2.60 ing in home gardens. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 2Bo; lb. 8So; 1 lb. $2.60 LEnUCE PARIS WHITE COS. 346 Hanson a very hardy lettuce, excel- lent for a summer crop as It withstands heat. MUSTARD Forms a large, light green head which Is very hard. An excellent variety for the home gar- dener for it Is very sweet, crisp and tender. CULTURE Pkt. 10c; Sow any time in the year, though autumn Oz. 26ro; >/« lb. see; 1 lb. $2.50 sowing brings best greens, for mustard likes Tender KOHLRABI cool weather. Not particular as to soil, though a medium heavy one is best. Seed should be planted in rows eighteen inches apart and CULTURE plants thinned to 6 inches apart. A hardy plant and seed may be sown practi- 466 Southern Curled Leaves large light cally all the year round. Plant it like turnip Mushroom Spawn green finely curled, and have a mild agreeable and thin to 6 inches apart in row. One ounce flavor. It also makes a fine greens for poultry. seed will produce 2000 plants. Use when 2V2 Cultural instructions for growing mush- Pkt. 5c; to 3 in. in diameter as it soon becomes woody. rooms given free to every purchaser Oz. 16c; Vt lb. 60o; 1 lb. $1.60 of spawn. 469 California Yellow light The col- 328 White Vienna (55 to eo days) ored seed that is used grinding 463 Lambert's Pure Culture for and flavor- Flesh white and tender. Pkt. 10c; This ing pickles. Pkt. 5c; is selected reference to earliness, Oz. 55c; 14 lb. $1.85; 1 Ih. $5.50 spawn with Ui lOo; ^ lb. 16o; 1 lb. 60o size, flavor, appearance, prolificacy and qual- ity of the mushrooms that it will produce. We 472 Mustard Spinach a very miid, 000 Purple Vienna (eo days) Bright highly recommend this spawn to those who pleasingly flavored mustard. Pkt. 10c; purple in color. Pkt. 10c; intend to raise mushrooms for the market. Ua. 20o; V4 lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.60 Oz. 6&0; hi lb. $1.85; 1 lb. $5.50 Bricks 76c each; 5 bricks $3.25, postpaid NOTE: Prices listed are postpaid. 43 ; MUSKMELON PERSIAN CASABA GOLDEN BEAUTY MELON HONEY DEW GERMAIN'S MUSKMELONS Germain's HoneyDew 409 Wisconsin Pride oo days) a pink And Casabas listed are postpaid. NOTE—Prices fleshed Introduction that has many desirable qualities for both the home and market gar- Distinct, Delightful Flavor dener. Is about 6 by 6V2 in., hard netted rind. CULTURE The flesh is very thick and deliciously sweet and seed cavity is small. Pkt. 10c; Plant only when ground Is warm and all dan- Oz. 25o: y« lb. 85a; 1 lb. $2.50 Pkt. loc; (see ger of frost is past. Soak soil, then spade or 403 Improved Perfecto pulverize the ground. plow, and thoroughly 400 Burrells Gem doo days) a Salmon page 47.) Prepare furrows 6 to 8 in. deep and 5 to 7 ft. Fleshed melon of fine quality and a little in furrows about 6 ft. apart, apart. Plant seed larger than most others. A fine home garden planting 8 seeds to the hill, and when plants melon. Has a very small seed cavity. Is oval thoroughly established, pull out all but 41 2 are in shape and about seven inches long. Pkt. Honey Dew (115 days) A medium seed not more than one inch and white color, three. Cover 10c; sized oval melon of a dull creamy as plant grows gradually fill up the furrow. distinct and very delicious Oz. 25o; 1/4 lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.60 flesh green, quite acre. Plant VAi lbs. of seed to the . flavor. Is 7 to 8 inches long and 6 Inches in netting. 41 1 Persian (115 days) This very large, diameter. The rind is tough, without markets. Pkt. 10c; well netted melon, weighing 8 to 10 lbs., has Ships well to distant Imperial Number 5 (86 days) This new Oz. ZBo; lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 a very distinctive sweet flavor. The flesh is Vt variety became available for the first time in deep orange and very thick and Juicy. It is an limited for the 1944 planting season. a way almost perfectly rounded melon measuring 8 It is slightly oval in shape, about the same to 12 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; size as the Hale's Best No. 45 and Is mildew 414 Honey Ball (105 days) Globe shaped, Oz. 2Sc; V* lb. 85a; 1 lb. $2.60 resistant. Is probably the sweetest cantaloupe about 5 in. in diameter, light yellow In color produced, flesh very thick, completely, though 391 Baby Persian (ns days) a smaii with very sweet juicy green flesh. An excel- Jightly netted, not ribbed and seed cavity is type Persian Melon. Is uniform in size. Fruit lent variety for home or market growers or for closely packed. This is probably one of the is about six inches in diameter and can be shipping. Pkt. 10c; best of recent introductions. Pkt. 10c packed in crates for shipping. A very desir- Oz. 26o; V* lb. 86o: 1 lb. $2.50 Oz. 25o; 'A lb. 85ci 1 lb. $2.50 able home gardening type. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2Sa; V* lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.50 381 Rocky Ford 02 days) An excellent 421 Oriental or Japanese A salmon green fleshed cantaloupe either for shipping or 4 1 3 Honey Dew Gold Rind (no days) tinted flesh of a texture similar to a casaba. Dew, home garden. Medium size, about S'/z in. long, In outward appearance like the Honey Said to be a cross between a Golden Casaba in. diameter, early, oblong, well netted, but has salmon colored flesh and a delicious 4V'2 and Persian. A very tasty melon and we rec- flesh very sweet and spicy. Pkt. 10c; flavor. Pkt. 10; ommend it to market gardeners for local mar- lb. 1 lb. $2.60 Oz. 26a; V* lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.50 Oz. 2e«; V* 86o; kets. Flesh very sweet and the rind is thin, yellow-green in color with dark blotches. Pkt. 392 Tip Top (86 days) An oval melon, 10c; about 7 or 8 inches long. The flesh is deep Oz. 25c; V* lb. 85o: 1 lb. $2.50 415 Golden Beauty (I20days) This su- yellow, very thick and sweet. Pkt. 10c; perior variety is rightly named; is of a true Oz. 26o; lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.60 Vt golden color and by far the most attractive of the Casabas. The outer skin is tough, allow- 388 Cranshaw pkt. loc. (see page 2.) ing long distance shipping. In shape almost a SURE CROPS globe, 6 to 8 inches in diameter, with wrinkles 401 Hales Best (86 days) The earliest or furrows running irregularly the length of of the Salmon Fleshed shippers, and now used it. Flesh very thick. Juicy and sweet. Can be to great extent for long distance shipping. It kept for weeks after picking. Pkt. 10c; is also growing in favor with the market gar- V^. 2bo; V* lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 deners on account of its earliness, fine ap- 3weeks pearance and uniformly fine quality. Melons are almost round, about 6V2 Inches long and 5V2 inches in diameter, heavily netted. The 417 Santa Claus (no days) should be seed cavity very small, thus providing a very earlier planted during the summer months, in June thick, sweet pink flesh. Pkt. 10c; or July and will ripen In the fall and can be Oz. 2Bo; V* lb. 860; 1 lb. $2.50 TO MARKET kept safely for several months, till Christmas time or even in January. Has an extremely 406 Hales Best Jumbo (88 days) as With Germaco delightful flavor. It is a long oval-shaped is Indicated by Its name, this is the largest HOTKAPS melon and is beautifully colored in yellow with type of the Hales Best Melons. Pkt. 10c; Each HOTKAP is blotches of dark green. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25a; >/« lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.50 .1 small hothouse, in- uz. 2&o; V« lb. 85a; 1 lb. $2.50 creasing yield 1 8 ?<• to 407 Hales Best No. 51 HOTKAPS 936 ( 88 days) ripen crops 3 weeka This is a large type of Hales Best Melon pos- earlier, bringing hich sessing all of the excellent qualities of the prices and premium 41 9 Improved Hybrid (105 days) a original type, but being larger in size. For this profits. Frost can't large, rather late Casaba, very prolific and of iiami. Insects can't reason it is increasing In popularity in many touch. Kuin can't hurt your plautines. Keepa & finest quality. A favorite on the local mar- sections. Pkt. 10c; perfect mulch around plants and prevents ground kets. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2Sc; V* lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.60 crusting. Cost less tliau a cent a plant Increased Oz. 2Eo; V* lb. 85a; 1 lb. $2.60 profits pay for them. Million.s used every year. (Jood for the home gardeners on small plots, too. 408 Hales Best No. 45 (86 days) This 1,000 lots, S 11.00; is a special strain of Hales Best melon devel- 5,0()0 lots. $10.75 per M: oped for mildew resistance. In size, shape 250 Pke. with Fibreboard Ccrmic* 41 8 Golden Hybrid dos days) a large Setter. $3.50; 100 Vkg. and quality it is practically the same as the melon, very prolific; similar to the Improved with Fibreboard Setter, Hybrid except that it has a golden color. It original Hales Best. We recommend its use $1.95: 25 Home Garden Hotkaps delicious In sections where there is danger of mildew. Pke. $.60; Steel Setter, can be planted early or late; has a Pkt. 10c; $1.35. flavor. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2Bo: V* lb. SKo; 1 lb. $2.60 Oz. 2Ea: Vt lb. a6o; 1 lb. $2.60 44 Note: Prices listed are postpaid. 3 CITRON Fine for Preserves Don't allow citrons to grow near your watermelons, as they cross readily. 457 Red Seeded 05 days) Small round fruits 7 to 8 in. diameter, mottled light and dark green; used for preserves. Ripens lat« and keeps for months. Pkt. 10c; 02.. 20c; lb. GOc; 1 lb. $1.60 458 Green Seeded 05 days) a large light green Citron with green seed, used for stock feed. Heavy yielder. Pkt. 10c; Oz, 20c; GERMAIN'S WATERMELONS Finest, sweetest Flavor 437 Angeleno White Prices listed are postpaid. 446 Striped Klondike (85 days) Size Seeded NOTE— (86 days) and shape are the same as the regular Klon- A fine quality early melon, nearly round, flesh bright red and fine dike but it has white stripes on the outer rind. quality. Is an excellent CULTURE Pkt. 10c; shipper, having an attractive dark green rind. Weighs 20 lbs. Furrows of about 8 Inches In depth are pre- Oz. 25c; Vt lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 Pkt. 10c; Or. 20c; lb. pared and 6 to 8 seeds are planted about IVi H 50o; 1 lb. $1.50 inches deep every 10 feet in the furrow; fur- grow rows about 8 feet apart. As the plants 449 King and Queen 05 days) smau, the furrow, fill in the soil about them so In round, light colored with bright pink flesh of as to establish roots well into the deeper soil 438 Angeleno Black good quality. Ripens late and can be kept for Seeded and when the plants are securely established (86 days) like months. Weighs about 10 lbs. Pkt. 10c; Much white seeded Angeleno pluck out all but two of the most hardy and except in color of seed. Oz. 20o; V* lb. 60o; 1 lb. $1.60 Pkt. 10c; healthy ones. Plant only after ground is warm, Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 and provide ample moisture. Plant 4 pounds of seed to the acre. 439 Chilean Dark Seeded (85 days) A fine early watermelon for the family supply 451 Striped Klondike Blue Rib- or shipping to market. Is medium size, outer 44 Kleckley Sweet (35 days) a me- color and light green striped. The flesh Wilt Resistant dark dium size melon, rind thin and very green and bon Developed by the is very bright attractive red and can be a flesh deep red. Delicious flavor. An excellent University of California, this type combines eaten right down to the rind. Is very sweet. melon for home garden. Weighs about 30 lbs all the good qualities of the old Striped Klon- Weight about 10 lbs. Pkt. 10c; Pkt. 10c; dike with resistance to wilt. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 Oz. 20c; H lb. 60o; 1 lb. $1.60 Oz. 25o; M lb. 75o; 1 lb. $2.25 440 Chilean White Seeded 450 Klondike (Wilt Resistant (35 days) A medium size oval melon. In all respects ex- cept the color of the seed is identical R-7) (85 days) Is resistant to fusarlum wilt to the Chilean Dark Seeded variety. Pkt. 10c; 447 Tom Watson 05 days) a very large and has all the other qualities of the regular Oz. 2O1;; melon weighing 36 to 40 pounds, an excellent Klondike. Pkt. 10c; % lb. 50«; 1 lb. $1.50 shipper. Skin is light green with darker green Oz. 25c; V* lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 veins. The flesh is deliciously sweet and juicy. 441 Excel (100 days) Preferred by some Pkt. 10c; 445 Klondike (ss as a shipping melon account of its large days) a dark seeded on Oz. 20c; Vt lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 melon which, with Its bright red flesh, gives it size, good shipping and heavy yielding quali- a very attractive appearance when cut. The ties. Shape long oval, mottled in two shades sweetest, finest flavored melon grown. Weighs of green and has a good rind for long distance 25 pounds. Pkt. 10c; shipments. Average weight 35 lbs. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2Sc; Vi lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 Oz. 20c; ^4 lb. 50c; 1 lb. $1.50 448 Yellow Fleshed ice Cream (85 days) A large oval melon with yellow flesh of good quality. Deliciously sweet flavored. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20o; '^ lb. 50o; 1 lb. $1.50 "Victory gardeners can help in many ways to meet the wartime food production prob- lem. . . . The Victory Gardener can have his vegetables and fruits right at his door- steps, and on his pantry shelves and in his cellar. Thereby, he and his family will find it easier to maintain good food habits so essential to heatlh." H. W. HOCHBAUM, Chairman, Committee on Victory Gardens, U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. Plant Melons Earlier With H O T K A P S See page 1 45 ONION GERMAIN'S BUNCHING ONION RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH ONION SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE GERMAIN'S ONIONS 497 Large Red Wethersfield One of 520 Riverside Sweet Spanish the leading varieties for many years. In color This variety in great demand on account of Its the skin is a deep purplish red. The flesh is large size, attractive color and superior flavor, NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. white, tinged with red, and of good quality, being very mild and sweet. Bulbs are globe crisp and solid. It grows to a large size and shaped, light yellowish brown in color. You is both a geep keeper and shipper. Pkt. 10c: will find this the most satisfactory onion to CULTURE Oz. 70c; >4 lb. $2.35; 1 lb. $7.00 plant for home use and profitable for the market. Pkt. 10c: Usually planted in California in September for Oz. 80c; V« lb. $2.65; 1 lb. $8.0O spring onions and November to March for later 504 White Portugal or Silver Skin drill in crops. Sow onion seed with a seed leading white sorts, of beautiful One of the 521 Utah Sweet Spanish This is a rows 24 inches apart, using on this basis 3 are flat shape and very mild flavor. The bulbs comparatively new type, being a selection of pounds of seed per acre. The plants must for mar- and mature early. Splendid variety the Riverside Sweet Spanish that has a thicker have a steady even growth as a check, whether Bulbs average two to three inches ket garden. skin, a higher and thinner neck, is a better from disease or drought, will cause them to in diameter. Pkt. 10c; keeper, has a darker brown color, and in ad- go to seed. When the onions are ready for Oz. lb. $2.60; 1 lb. $7.50 75c; Vi dition possesses all the advantages of flavor, harvesting the tops will be well ripened down. mildness and size that are found in the River- 505 Southport White Globe a fav- side Sweet Spanish. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 80c; lb. lb. orite white onion in Los Angeles market. A Vi $2.65; 1 $8.00 495 Australian Brown a large brown true globe shape, pure pearly white, fine flavor onion of good quality, flattened and globular, and a good keeper. Pkt. 10c; keeper and valued largely for being a good Oz. 85c; U lb. $2.85; 1 lb. $8.50 BUNCHING ONIONS long distance shipper as the outer skin Is heavy and does not break and peel off. Pkt. 510 Germain's Bunching Onion 498 Red Italian (Torpedo shaped) An 10c; Produces the long, tender and sweet green on- lb. $1.65; 1 lb. $5.00 exceedingly good onion for market or home. Oz. BOc; Vi ions which are justly so popular table Very popular in Northern California. Pkt. 10c; on the of those who enjoy good eating. It can be Oz. 75o; Yi lb. $2.50; 1 lb. $7.50 518 Yellow Globe Danvers easily grown in every garden. Pull while me- a weii dium sized before the bulb has formed. Pkt. known early onion of fine quality. Flesh white 514 Yellow Burmuda a fiat miid on- 10c; and firm. Color a bright straw; grows to a i; ion, straw colored with pure white flesh. Pro- Oz. 85c; lb. $2.85; 1 11). $8.50 size, hardy, a sure cropper and a good good duces a crop in six months. Pkt. 10c; keeper. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60c; lb. S2.00; 1 lb. $6.00 51 1 Evergreen White Bunching Oz. 60c; lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $6.00 'A Is bulbless, perennial and forms long, slender, leaf-like silvery, white stalks — used for bunching. The onions produce In clusters of 507 White Sweet Spanish similar four to nine and are twice the size of ordinary to the original Sweet Spanish with the excep- bunching onion. Pkt. l.'ic; tion that it is white fleshed. Like the original, Oz. S5c; M lb. $2.85; 1 lb. $8.50 it is a good keeper. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 85c; Vi lb. $2.85; 1 lb. $8.50 ONION SETS 499 California Early Red This variety Is becoming increasingly popular in Southern WRITE FOR PRICES IN LARGE California on account of its mild sweet flavor. QUANTITIES It has a beautiful deep red outer skin and is NOTE—Prices include postage or expressase white inside; is delicious for salads. Pkt. 10c; prepaid. When sent otherwise, deduct 10 cents Oz. 70c; Vi lb. $2.35; 1 lb. $7.00 per pound or fraction thereof. If quantities are desired, do not fall to write for special prices. 513 Early Grano This variety has all Onion sets are grown from seed that has been the characteristics of the sweet Spanish in sown too thickly to attain a large size. These mildness and heavy production. It is some- small onions are planted out and are soon what heart-shaped and straw-colored and is ready to pull for the table or bunch for mar- especially desirable because it matures very ket. Mature about six weeks earlier than crop early—about five or six months after plant- grown from seed. ing. Pkt. 10c; Oz. eOc; M lb. $3.00; 1 lb. $9.00 Brown Australian Attains large size, good keeper. A leading variety among growers. 1 lb. 4Bc: 10 Ib.'i. $4.00 508 Crystal Wax a most attractive flat mild onion. Pure white in color, being White Portugal One of the leading white Waxy in appearance. Pkt. ]0c; sorts, of very mild flavor. Iba. $4.00 Oz. eOc; 'A lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $6.00 ONION SETS WHITE PORTUGAL 1 lb. 46o; 10 46 All American Winners and New Heavy Yielding DELICIOUS QUALITY VEGETABLES and productiveness. These new Newest and best varieties selected for their superior quality recent years Many have received improved varieties are among the finest produced in and gardens. tribute to their excellence and adaptability to all rewards in the All America Trials, a CELTUCE 200 Celtuce The New Vegetable. Don't miss this delicious new vegetable from China, first Introduced In America last year. It should be in all gardens. The crisp green leaves make delightful salad, but the chief novelty Is the thick stalk which Is delightfully tasty when eaten raw or cooked. Peeled and halved it Is served raw like celery stalks or in salads. When cooked for 15 minutes it becomes very tender. A savory treat for an epicure. Pkt. >6; ^4 oz. 30o; 1 oz. 50c; 1 lb. $5.00 Squash Buttercup a very outstanding type of winter squash that was developed by Dr. Yaeger of the North Dakota Agricultural the College. It Is a highly productive variety, fruit being turban shaped and about 6 to 8 Inches In diameter. The flesh Is golden yellow and has an excellent flavor and particularly desirable for baking purposes. Pkt. 15c; Oz. 2So; hi lb. 85o; 1 lb. $2.50 Beans White Kentucky Wonder Buttercup Squash Lettuce New York P. W. 55 prob- Special Early No. 45 This delicious ably the earliest to mature of all the New York will mature under favorable con- Celtuce string bean types of head lettuce. In addition to Its earll- ditions in 50 to 55 days. In other respects It Is ness it is of the finest quality, very crisp similar to the regular White Kentucky Wonder Pritchard variety and hard headed and resistant to tip burn. It Tomato A wonderful possesses all of Its good qualities. We can and heads will in summer and fall. Pkt. 10c; for the home garden as well as the commer- recommend this bean both to the home garden- pruning, Oz. 30c; Vi lb. $1.10; 1 lb. $3.40, i>08tpaid cial grower. Wilt resistant and self er or to the market gardener who wishes to the vines begin to bear in 110 days and are grow beans for the early market. Pkt. 10c; Cucumber Straight Eight one of productive. round, solid, meaty amazingly The >i lb. 30c; 1 lb. 50o; 10 lbs. $4.60 the best in the entire list of cucumbers. It Is that is tomatoes have a rich, satisfying flavor deep green in color, maturing in about 66 days. unexcelled. Pkt. 10c; Very uniform, cylindrical in shape and round- Oz. 75c; Vt lb. $2.50; 1 lb. $7.50 ed at both ends. It Is about 8 Inches long and V/z Inches in diameter. Try it In your own garden—you'll like it. Pkt. 10c; Cantaloupe Improved Perfecto Oz. 30o; Vi lb. 90c; 1 lb. $2.75, postpaid when Awarded the silver medal by the judges Cucumber Colorado a white spine Selections. The entered in the All Americano cucumber that has made many friends since orange colored flesh surrounding its re- thick its introduction, both for the market and the cavity, is of the finest markably small seed home garden. The fruits are 8V2 inches long richness of flavor. texture and unrivaled In and slender, tapering only slightly at the stem days, it produces a full crop Ripening in 90 end. Begins to bear in 68 days. Pkt. lOci of uniform round melons about six inches in Oz. 30c; Vi, lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00, postpaid diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 26o; Vi lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 367 Lettuce Oakleaf This variety is Pritchard Tomato Cucumber Straight 8 extremely early, being ready to harvest in about 40 days and is able to withstand hot weather without turning bitter. The leaves are Spinach Giant Nobel Heavy yield- Cucumber Stays Green (53 days) small, tender and deep green and have a de- ing and maturing in 43 days. Giant Nobel Is Is about licious butterlike flavor and a high vitamin recommended as the best round seeded, thick- This variety matures in about 58 days. 2'/2 inches In diameter. content. This lettuce Is named for the shape leaved spinach so far introduced, and is equal- 7 to 8 Inches long and green and It of the leaf which has the appearance of ly prized by the home gardener, market gar- In color it is a beautiful dark an Is very oak leaf. Pkt. 15c; dener and the canning industry. Pkt. 10c; holds its firmness and color well. It early. It Is a va- 1 oz. 30c; lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $3.00 Vi lb. 2Sc; 1 lb. 750 symmetrical, uniform and riety that should appeal to the home gardener and to the shipper. Pkt. 10c; ' $2.75 Lettuce Oakleaf Improved Perfecto Oz. 30o; 'A lb. 90c; 1 lb. ALL AMERICAN VEGETABLE NOVELTY VEGETABLE COLLECTION COLLECTION NO. 47 NO. 47A One packet each — TOMATO Pritchard, Kentucky CANTALOUPE Improved Perfecto, SPINACH NEW CELTUCE, BEANS, White CU- Giant Nobel, CUCUMBER Straight Eight, Wonder No. 45, LETTUCE OAKLEAF, Buttercup. LETTUCE New York P. W. 55. CUMBER Stays Green, SQUASH 5 Packets (a 50c value) for 35c 5 Novelty Packets (a 60c value) Postpaid for 45c, Postpaid SEE ALSO SPECIAL VEGETABLE VARIETIES PICTURED IN COLOR—PAGES 2 AND 3 PLANT A GARDEN FOR DEFENSE — HEALTH AND ECONOMY VICTORY VEGETABLE GARDEN VICTORY VEGETABLE GARDEN Collection No. V-21 Collection No. V-20 A valuable collection Eight Packages Vegetable Seeds and Garden Book for every Victory Gar- den. Twenty packets and A. handsome, useful gift package that will be -welcomed by two cartons of vegetable seeds, trans- anyone interested in growing vegetables for Victory. The 24 modern pots, packets plant eight 3 vegetables included are suitable for any section of the food and specially de- country. The Book on Vegetable Culture by Ross H. Gast signed planting chart, all (Victory Edition) is a fine gift in itself. Complete for in large colorful gift box. Postage Extra. Price 50 Postage $1.00 Mailing Weight 2 lbs. $2 Extra 47 ' PEAS LAXTON'S PROGRESS Sweef, Luscious GARDEN PEAS Germain's Peas Are Heavy Yielding Prices are postpaid. Deduct 10c per lb. if shipped otherwise. 549 Hundredfold (64 days) Grows 18 to MID-SEASON VARIETIES 20 In. high, dark green foliage, pods 4 in. long, dark green, straight, well filled. Whether you PEAS ICER NUMBER 95 Number 60 (75 days) Pods 5 to s'a plant a few rows in your garden or a large inches long, dark green and exceptionally acreage, you will find this one of the best. CULTURE large, smooth and well filled. One of the Pkt 5c* newer varieties and becoming very popular for Peas may be planted in almost any kind of >/2 lb. 25o; 1 lb. 46oi 10 Iba S4.00 early planting. soil during the warmer months soil. In light ^ lb. 2Bc; 1 lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 they should be planted about 3 inches deep so as to be near moisture. In heavier soils or In 544 American Wonder (go days) The 553 Dwarf Telephone (74 days) The fall months plant about 1 inch deep, that old stand-by among the Early Dwarf Peas. best of the large podded second early sorts, warmth may penetrate and help germinate Is very early, grows 12 to 14 in. in height and grows 2 ft. high, pods large, 5 in. long and the seed. Rows should be about 2 '/a to 3 feet pods are crowded with 6 or 8 fine quality well filled. Pkt. 5c; apart. Excessive moisture will rot the seed, peas. Pods medium green, blunt ended, 3 in. >/2 lb. 2So; 1 lb. 46e; 10 lb«. $4.00 so do not Irrigate after seed is planted until long, Va in. wide. Pkt. 5c; the plants are well out of the ground. Usual Vx lb. 25o; 1 lb. 46o; 10 lbs. $4.00 560 Giant Stride (or no. 40 {75 days) planting is at rate of 60 pounds per acre. One Wilt resistant and has an unusually long (5 ',2 pound will plant a row of 150 feet. in.) slightly curved thick pod of attractive 547 LaXtOnian (54 days) The first in- green color and very well rounded and filled. EARLY VARIETIES troduction among the extra early large podded Height 27 in., vines sturdy and dark green. peas. Grows 18 to 20 in. high. Foliage dark 550 Laxton's Progress 02 days) one Pkt. 5c. green, pods about 4 in. in length, slightly of the best of the large podded early peas. Vj lb. 25o; 1 lb. 46o; 10 Iba. $4.00 curved and well filled with large tender, de- in. high, pods in. long, in. Vine 18 to 20 4 3/4 licious peas. Pkt. 5c; wide, dark green color that stand long dis- 561 leer Number 95 (74 days) of the >/2 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 4Bo; 10 Iba. $4.00 tance shipping well and are well filled with Giant Stride type, but pods somewhat larger, large peas of finest quality. Pkt. 5c: deep green in color, and peas of delicious sweet '/2 lb. 26o; 1 lb. 4Sc; 10 lbs. $4.00 562 Giant Podded Hamper Here is flavor. Vine 24 to 27 in. Pkt. 5c; the largest podded early pea you ever saw. Vi lb. 2So; 1 lb. 45o; 10 lbs. $4.00 Matures in only 65 days. The vines grow about 22 inches tall the 4 and pods are '/a to 5 inches LATE VARIETIES Germain's OKRA in length, dark green and pointed. A fine va- riety for the market gardener, shipper and NOTE Prices listed are postpaid. 558 Alderman (Tall Telephone) — home gardener. Peas large, sweet, tender! (74 days) The finest of the tall growing late Pkt. 10c; CULTURE varieties. Height. 4 to 5 ft., pods 4'2 in. long, Vi lb. 2So; 1 lb. 45o; postpaid Seed can be planted from the middle of March dark green, peas large and most delicious. until the latter part of August. Plant 18 inches Pkt. 5c; apart in rows 3 feet apart. Plant seed IV2 Vi lb. 25o; I lb. 45o; 10 lbs. $4.00 inches deep. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row. The vegetable produces long and Inoculate Your Legumes With 559 Dwarf Gray Sugar, Edible nutritious pods which when young are used Pod in soups and stews. (70 days) Early, vigorous, prolific, with NITRAGIN a fleshy pod that is cooked like string beans. 474 Early Dwarf Vines 32 to 36 in. tall, branching, pods light (65 days) Dwarf, stocky Moist Humus Culture growth, heavy bearer. The pods are 7 to 8 green, 23/^ to 3V.i in. long and 3'^ in. wide, 5c inches long, 11/3 inches in diameter, greenish Pkt Field tests prove you harvest better crops lbs. $4.00 white, tender and of good quality. Plants grow % lb. 2So; 1 lb. 45o; 10 when Legume seeds are Inoculated, even from to 3 feet in height and often bear 2V2 when planted on fields where Inoculated as many as forty pods. This early variety is seeds of the same Legume crops had grown popular among commercial growers and home the previous year. gardeners. Pkt. 5c; Germain's PARSLEY Oz. IB0; y» lb. 36o; 1 lb. $1.00 WHEN ORDERING ALWAYS STATE NAME OF SEED Fine, Crisp Leaves 476 Long Green (68 days) Later and more productive; ribbed pods. The pods are ALFALFA BEANS NOTE Prices listed arc postpaid. deep green and 7 to 8 inches long and plants All Clovers String, Wax — grow to a height of five to six feet. Pkt. 5c; Size Kidney CULTURE Oz. I&0; V4 lb. 3&0; 1 lb. $1.00 1 bu. each. $...50 1 bu. each 3r> 2'/2 bu. each.... 1.00 Same as Lettuce. See page 43. 477 White Velvet (70 days) pods e to SOYBEANS, LIMA PEAS 7 inches long, round, smooth, white in 535 Moss-Curled vigorous, compact- color, BEANS, COW PEAS, (AU Varieties) free from seams, exceedingly tender, well flav- PEANUTS VETCHES growing variety; excellent for garnishing and ored and very prolific. Plants 3 feet tall. Is flavoring, also a handsome decorative plant. Small (Inocu- (All Varieties) an excellent variety for shipping Leaves fine and crisp, resembling moss. A most and canning lates up to because of its smooth pods. Pkt. 5c; 100 lb. size S .50 popular sort for the market and home gar- 120 lb. seed) JiO Oz. 15o; '/» lb. 3ec; 1 lb. $1.00 den. Pkt. 5c; *5 bu. each 55 1200 lb. size, Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 50c! 1 lb. $1.50 478 Louisiana Green Velvet 25 bu. each 2.50 each 5.70 (One can) (60 days) This new variety developed by the 534 Hamburg or Turnip-Rooted 30 bu. each.... 3.25 GARDEN SIZE Louisiana Experiment Station, is very similar The roots are excellent for flavoring soups. (6-5 bu. cans) to the White Velvet Okra except as to color, Garden Peas and Pkt. 5c; which is medium green. It Is desirable for *The 30 bu. size as Beans, Sweet Peas Oz. 20c; 'i lb. eOc; 1 lb. SI .50 canning well as listed above is a and Lupines. as market and home garden. Parsley Pods are 6 to 7 inches long, Vi to 3^ Inches carton which con- EMough for 6 lbs. 533 Plain Leaves fiat, deeply in diameter, green, smooth, round and spine- tains six 5 bu. size seed. Retail price. cut but not curled. Very dark green In color less. Pkt. 10c; cans. 10c each. and very hardy. Pkt. 6c; .60 Oz. 20o: % lb. 40a: 1 lb. $1.2B Oz. 20c; M lb. 50o; 1 lb. $1 48 3 For Salads, Stuffing and Pungent Sauces CULTURE market peppers, seed should be For early and De- planted in hot-beds during November and when the plants are of proper cember, they the danger of frost is past size and garden should be planted in the open field or in the the plants may be planted direct or over open ground before the frost period is protection. Six ounces if they are given proper of seed will plant 1 acre. 582 Mexican Chili (132 days) The kind pungent sauces. used m making tamales and Used almost exclusively for grinding and often in. long, called "Cayenne" pepper. Peppers 5 point. Pkt. loc: 2 in. thick, tapering to a Oz. 55c: V* lb. $1.85; 1 lb. $o.50 588 Floral Gem (ns days) The favorite PEPPER PERFECTION PIMIENTO small hot pepper for picking and highly flav- green to ored sauces. Cone shaped, 2 in. long, PEPPER CALIFORNIA WONDER creamy white and turning red as it ripens. NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. Oz. 80o; >/4 lb. $2.65; 1 lb. $8.00 571 Perfection Pimiento (125 days) The best of the medium sized smooth sweet peppers, largely used by canners, and excellent King days) a laree pep- very 577 Ruby diS 572 Chinese Giant (130 days) A for stuffing. Peppers smooth, heart shaped, 2 in. thick, slightly for sal- per about 5 in. long and 'A large bright green sweet pepper used about 3 in. long. Pkt. 10c; color, t"jn"?e_^o a tapered. Deep green in stuffings; the old time favorite for the Oz. SSci Vi lb. $1.85; 1 lb. $5.50 Excellent ads and bright red and very sweet and mild. home garden. Peppers iV2 to 5 in. long and for stuffing or salads. Pkt. 10c; same in diameter, blunt and crumpled. Pkt. 111. 1 lb. $5.50 Wonder Uz. 55c; k S1.85; 10c; 573 California (122 days) Oz. 75o; V* lb. $2.50; 1 lb. $7.60 The best large fruited pepper, very smooth. Meat thick, tender, and of finest flavor. It is fast replacing other varieties. Peppers are Chili (las days) a lead- 581 Anaheim 574 Bell or Bull Nose ais days) The about 5 inches in length and 4 in. in width, the hot or pungent pep- ing variety among the sweet bell shaped peppers, me- being blocky in shape. Rich and glossy green. green pepper and dried earliest of pers; used both as long a favorite among gardeners. Pkt 10c; Peppers 6 to 8 dium size, and in making Chili powder. Oz. $1.15; y* lb. $3.85; 1 lb. $11.50 10c; Pkt. 10c; >/2 in. thick. Pkt^ lb. $5.50 in. long and $6.50 Oz. B5o; Vi lb. $1.85; 1 Oz. 65c; 'A lb. $2.15; 1 lb. 585 Cayenne (120 days) a very strong variety; fruit is long (about 5 in.) and slen- der, bright red when ripe. Pkt. 10c; White Roots lb. $2.15; 1 lb. $6.50 PARSNIPS Long, Pure Oz. 65c; U Crown Hol- CULTURE 540 Hollow (130 days) our Plant PEPPERS and PUMPKINS low Crown is an excellent parsnip, producing in the year in drills in rich sow any month very fine long, smooth, pure white roots of 3 Weeks Earlier with HOTKAPS 30 inches apart, and cul- soil '^2 inch deep and Roots are 12 to 15 in. long, 3 to inches fine quality. the same as carrots; thin 4 See page 1 tivate in. thick, and tapered. Pkt. 10c; ounce of seed will sow about 100 apart. One Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75 feet of row. GERMAIN'S PUMPKINS Sweet Flavor. Heavy yielding NOTE— Prices listed are postpaid. 6 1 3 Cushaw Green Striped (75 days) CULTURE This large crook-necked pumpkin is excellent in warm locations. Yields a heavy tonnage and in almost any soil. Pumpkins grow and thrive is used largely by dairymen. Pkt. 10c; each way, plac- Plant hills 8 to 10 feet apart Oz. ZOc; >/< lb. 40«; 1 lb. $1.26 pull ing 4 seeds to a hill and after estabUshed, plant. Use 1 out all but the one healthiest pound of seed per acre. 610 Large Cheese or Kentucky 609 Boston Pie or Small Sugar Field (80 days) A heavy fleshed and re- The markably sweet pumpkin. A splendid keeper (75 days) A very popular small variety. flesh sweet and fine sort for family or market use. Its skin Is deep orange yellow and the a high makes it desirable for stock also. and fine grained. Fruits flattened, 6 m. large size Fruits 12 to 15 in. in diameter, 6 to 8 in. and 8 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20o; 'A lb. *0c; 1 lb. $1.25 high, flesh salmon yellow. Especially adapted to Southern California. Pkt. 10c; Oz. zoo; V* lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 61 2 Japanese Pie (82 days) The fiesh very is nearly solid; the seed cavity being and sweet, having small, fine grained, dry 614 Mammoth King (83 days) Forms and appearance of sweet pota- much the taste immense globular fruits, flattened a little at ripen early, keep well, and are fine toes They the end. Skin reddish yellow in color and for home use. Skin dark green with lighter flesh bright yellow. This is unquestionably size 8 by 12 in. Pkt. 10c; green stripes, the very best mammoth pumpkin we have. It Oz. 20o; lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1 .25 V* runs very uniform in shape and color and is 20 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 07.. ZOc; U lb. 60c; 1 lb. $1.75 611 Connecticut Field or Jack O' Lantern (70 days) Kxcellent for dairy ranchers; adds to the quality and quantity of 615 California Field os days) varies butter. Equally good for pies and milk and in size and color, usually running very large Fruits keep well, are very large, 10 canning. and colors ranging from yellow to red. A in diameter and weigh 20 in. high and 12 in. heavy yielding, early maturing variety mostly Color deep orange yellow. Pkt. lbs. and over. used for stock feed. Pkt. 10c: 10c; Oz. ZOo! V* lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.26 Oz. ZOc; V* lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.26 PUMPKIN LARGE CHEESE 49 RADISH SCARLET GLOBE RADISH ICICLE RADISH CRIMSON GIANT GERMAIN'S Tender. "The Victory Garden Program offers men Crisp RADISH and women, young and old, an opportunity to be of service to their country and to Plant the 632 Icicle Year Around (55 ^ays) The leader among have a part in building health and morale. long white radishes, pure white, very crisp It is a and brittle. chance for people all over America NOTE—Prices listed arc postpaid. Grows 6 in. long and about 2 In. out of to work shoulder to shoulder the ground. Being unusually mild, it is with our an extremely popular variety amongst home allies and help the United Nations beat CULTURE gardeners. Pkt. 5c; the Axis." Sow Oz. 20c; 1/4 lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.25 any month of the year; will succeed CLAUDE R. WICKARD, any In good garden soil not over-moist or heavy. too Secretary of Agriculture. For early and late crop a warm, shel- 633 California Mammoth White tered situation should be chosen; for those (58 days) A very large white radish introduced sown in summer, a rather shady spot must from the Orient. Used when a large rather be selected. The seed is generally sown thinly pungent variety is desired; 7 to 8 in. long 2 "The Department broadcast, of Agriculture considers m beds 4 to 5 feet wide, with 1- in. thick. Pkt. 5c; foot alleys that good food habits require eating from between. One ounce Oz. 20c; '4 lb. sow of seed will 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 about 100 feet of drill, or a bed 40 square 4 to 7 servings of vegetables and fruits 639 Black Spanish Round daily. The Victory Garden Program is (55 days) ' The short, aimed at making this possible. round type of winter radish Is 621 Scarlet Turnip about 4 in. in diameter, its color and other White Tip characteristics being the same as H. W. HOCHBAUM. Chairman, (25 days) the Black On account of Its fine quality and Spanish Long. Pkt. 5c; Committee on Victory Gardens, attractive color, this is a leading home gar- • Oz. 20c; lb. den and % 40c; 1 lb. $1,25 U. S. Dept. of Agriculture. market radish. By successive plant- ings you can keep your table supplied the year round. Is round, of medium size, bright red in color with a white tip. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 20e; % lb. 40cj 1 lb. SPINACH 51.25 Rich in Vitamins A, B, C, G Calcium and'Iron 623 Scarlet Turnip (25 days) scariet color, m 15 lbs. of seed are planted per acre In rows turnip shaped, very crisp and of excel- lent NOTE Prices listed are postpaid. 16 to IB inches apart. It requires good soil flavor. One of the best varieties for the — home gardener. Pkt. 5c; and plenty of water. Oz. 20«; 14 lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.26 CULTURE An all-year crop. Sow early in spring, in drills 659 Prickly Winter (45 days) The lead- 1 foot apart, and thin the plants as you ing variety in our spinach list. The plant Is 629 Crimson Giant (29 days) Rather need larger them for cooking. For winter and spring use, vigorous, leaves large, thick and of finest than most of the short radishes oof sow in September. One ounce of seed will sow quality. Plants are very slow to go to seed, fine mild quality and remains In edible con about 75 feet of row. In field plantings, 12 to giving a longer cutting season. Pkt. 10c; dition longer than most kinds. Pkt. 5c; ',4 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 7Bc Oz. 20c; Vt lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 658 Bloomsdale or Savoy-Leaved ^^^J/^"^^ Breakfast (25 days) a splendid variety for home use, oblong, bright Spinach (40 days) a favorite with market scarlet, white tip. Grows about IVi in long gardeners. It has thick, dark green wrinkled and in. 5/8 thick. Pkt. 6c; leaves and is very hardy. The earliest variety Oz. 20c; Vt lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.25 and one of the best for autumn use. Pkt. lOoi % lb. 25c; 1 lb. 7Bo 626 Scarlet Globe (23 days) oiobe 661 Nobel shaped, rich bright scarlet color. Pkt. 5c; Pkt. 10c. (See page 47.) Oz. 20c; Vi lb. 40c; 1 lb. $1.25 662 Viroflay 640 Black (43 days) smooth seeded Spanish Long (55 days) a variety used by both canners and market hardy, large, rather pungent variety for win- growers. Leaves large, smooth, thick and ten- ter use. Keeps unusually well, is 8 to 9 in der. Pkt. 10c; long and In. 2 thick, slightly tapered. The % lb. 2Bc; 1 lb. 7Be skin is black and the flesh white and crisp Pkt. 5c; 667 New Zealand (55 days) Quite un- Oz. 20c; 'A lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.25 like other varieties, as it grows a large spread- ini: plant with small, very thick leaves, which 635 Long Scarlet (27 days) The best may be picked continuously. WIU thrive In of the long red radishes, very attractive color any kind of soil and continue in use through the and fine quality. Grows to a length of about hot weather. Plant several seeds in hills ft. apart 6 in., has a very smooth skin. Keeps well for 2 each way. As seed coat is very hard, several days and very mild and crisp. Pkt Be; better growth is secured by soaking for 24 hours in warm water. Oz. 20c; "4 lb. 40o; 1 lb. $1.25 SPINACH PRICKLY Pkt. 10c; WINTER Oz. 20c; 'A lb. eec; 1 lb. $2.00 50 SQUASH HUBBARD GERMAIN'S Nutritious SQUASH SQUASH WHITE BUSH SCALLOP Winter and Summer Varieties 705 Fordhook (English Cream, Marrow (62 days) An excellent variety of SQUASH—SUMMER listed are postpaid. NOTE—Prices small winter squash; cream color, slightly fluted skin but tough; a good keeper; is oblong 690 Italian or Zucchini (65 days) Fa- 10c; in shape and 8 to 10 in. long. Pkt. vored by market gardeners, very early, prolific. CULTURE lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 Oz. 2So; hi Fruits when immature a light mottled green, attractive and of finest quality. Pkt. 10c; Sow after danger of frost is past. Light, warm very Oz. 20o: V» lb. 66c; 1 lb. $2.00 soil Is best. Plant in hills, the bush kinds about 4 feet apart, and the running varieties dozen from 6 to 9 feet apart. Plant about Va 693 Black Zucchini (65 days) Similar to best plants. seeds in each hill and thin to 3 the Italian but has a dark, even green skin. shoots of the running Cutting off the leading Pkt lOc: to promote growth varieties is recommended Oz. 20c; V4 lb. 66c; 1 lb. $2.00 and early maturity of the fruit. One ounce pounds of seed will plant from 30 to 50 hills, 2 Scallop will plant an acre of the summer varieties, 685 White Bush (50 days) A and IVi pounds of the winter varieties. popular variety bearing profusely small, rather flat white squashes with a distinct scalloped edge. Is very early and has a fine flavor. Pkt. SQUASH—WINTER lOc; Oz. 20o; Vt lb. 65o; 1 lb. $2.00 700 Banana (Blue) dos days) a de- servedly popular variety growing 18 in. to 2 684 improved Green Tint White feet long, 6 to 8 in. in diameter, skin gray- ish blue, flesh yellow and fine grained. Ex- Bush Scallop (50 days) A very desirable cellent table variety without hard shell. Pkt. market variety, due to the darker green fruit lOc* which holds its color longer than the regular Oz. 25o; Vt lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.25 White Bush Scallop. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; M lb. 65o; 1 lb. $2.00 699 Banana (Pink) (105 days) Practi- cally Identical to the Blue Banana (above), ex- 686 Summer Crook Neck (eo days) cept that the outside color is deep pink. Pkt. A favorite Summer Squash. Fruits bright yel- 10c; low, warted, with Crook-Neck. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 2So; lb. 75c; 1 lb. 52. 25 Oz. 20c; hi lb. 66o; 1 lb. $2.00 697 Buttercup 688 Summer Straight-neck Pkt. 15c. (See page 47.) (55 days) Same as the Crook-Neck, large, fine quality and early. This variety is straight and not curved. Fruits weigh about 2 lbs. Pkt. 10c; 701 Hubbard Excellent win- SQUASH TABLE QUEEN (100 days) Oz. 20c; >4 lb. 66o; 1 lb. $2.00 ter variety, vigorous, productive. Fruit large, weighty, moderately warted, hard shell; color dark bronze green. A fine grained, thick, dry, richly flavored, orange-yellow flesh. Baked 706 Table Queen doo days) a first it is as delicious as a sweet potato. Fruits quality winter squash that keeps well but does weigh 12 to 14 lbs. Pkt. 10c; not have a hard shell. Heart shaped, skin Salsify or Vegetable Oi. 25o; % lb. 85c; 1 lb. $2.50 dark green, rich yellow, fine grained flesh, about 5 in. in diameter. Just right to cut in Oyster 702 Golden Hubbard doo days) Me- half and bake for individual service. Uniform dium size, weighing about 8 lbs. Excellent in size and shape and very numerous; in fact keeper, thick rind, a beautiful golden color. no other squash sets so heavily, and if picked NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. Flesh of excellent quality, orange-yellow color. as soon as mature it continues to set a new Pkt. 10c; crop. Pkt. 10c; lb. 75c; 1 lb. $2.2B Oz. 2Sc; H lb. 85o; 1 lb. S2.50 Oz. 26c; ^4 CULTURE Sow in early spring, 1 inch deep, in drills 1 foot apart and thin young plants to 3 or 4 Inches In the row. The soil should be deep and loose, and never allowed to get dry. Gen- eral care same as for parsnips and carrots. Plant 1 ounce to 100-foot row, or 6 pounds to the acre. 652 Sandwich Island Salsify The largest and most delicious Salsify In cul- tivation, with long, white tapering roots. Pkt. 10c; Oz. 60o; y* lb. $2.00; 1 lb. $©.00 Food grown in Victory Gardens will con- tinue to have an important place in the plans of the War Food Administration.— SQUASH ITALIAN OR ZUCCHINI CLAUDE R. WICKARD, Secretary of Agriculture. 51 I J TOMATO MARGLOBE TOMATO BEEFSTEAK OR PONDEROSA TURNIP PURPLE TOP WHITE GLOBE GERMAIN'S TOMATOES TURNIPS Mild and Tender Early and Late Varieties NOTE— Prices listed are postpaid. NOTE—P rices listed are postpaid. CULTURE Sow during cool weather, from October to CULTURE 745 Beefsteak or Ponderosa April. For early crops, sow the Early White Flat Dutch or Early Purple Top Milan during (118 days) Regarded by many as the finest early winter; and for summer crops sow any of Sow in hot-bed or frame about Sept. 1 for quality of any tomato grown. Very large, ver.v the other varieties at intervals of 2 weeks, winter crop In frostless belts, or in early spring solid and free from seeds; color an attractive for crop. in drills 12 inches apart; cover the seed light- summer When the plants are 2 or 3 pink; it is ideal for the home garden. Fruit.-j ly unless the season be very dry; thin out the inches high, thin them out and set in pots weigh 9 to 12 oz. Pkt. 10c; or in plants to 6 or 8 inches apart. For fall or win- another bed. to give them room and Oz. 95c; Vi lb. $3.15; 1 lb. $9.50 ter use. malce them "stoclcy." When 5 or 6 inches sow the Golden Ball or Purple Top Strap Leaf. Plant lbs. to the acre. high, if the weather be warm and settled, 736 Marglobe (114 days) a leading va- 3 transplant them to open ground, selecting a riety among canners, shippers and market rainy day it possible; in the absence of rain, gardeners. The vine is vigorous, resistant to 763 Purple Top White Globe water and protect till well rooted. Set plants disease, fruit a large, slightly flattened globe, (55 days) By far the leading variety in the 4 feet apart each way. One ounce of seed will of fine bright scarlet color, very firm and local markets on account of its uniform shape, produce 3000 plants. meaty and of the very best quality. Fruits attractive color and fine quality flesh. Is sweet weigh 7 to 9 oz, Pkt. 10c; and tender and is slow to get pithy. Globe Oz. 75c; lb. $2.50; 1 lb, $7.50 723 Earliana Vi shaped, white in color with a purplish red top. (94 days) Hardy and pro- 742 Pritchard Pkt. 5c; ductive, coming into fruit in the shortest time Oz, 20c; U lb. 35c; 1 lb. $1.00 and rapidly maturing the entire crop of fine Pkt. 10c; (See page 47.) fruit. Fruits are globe shaped, somewhat flat- 770 Early Snowball (40 days) pure tened, deep scarlet smooth, 748 Yellow Ponderosa (see page 3) and Pkt. 10c; white, globe-shaped turnip, very fine and mild Oz. 7Bo; lb. Pkt. 15c; V GRASS SEEDS IN SEPARATE VARIETIES Chewings Fescue (Festuca species). Blue Grass Seed (Pea Pra- Common Rye Grass An annual grasj. Kentucky Used extensively on putting greens, fairways Grade. Thoroughly re- quick growing, and very hardy. on tensis). Premium and tees on golf courses, and does weU impurities and weed 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50 cleaned to remove chaff, 1 lb. most any kind of soil. Produces a stiff, up- rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft. seeds. Plant at the right growth, 1 lb, eSc; 10 lbs, $6.00 ^ Seaside Bent (AgrostlsMarltlma). Atrue Clover (TrlfoUum Repens). Pre- White creeping bent, and makes a very smooth, uni- at the rate of 1 lb. to 200 Used to mium Grade. Plant form lawn. Plant 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. Bur Clover (Medlcago Arabica). fairways in Cali- 5 lbs. $6.00 some extent for golf course $6.70; 10 lbs. $13.20 1 lb. $1.25; 1 lb. 51.38; 5 lbs. fornia. Seed not available. Kentucky Blue Grass and White Clover Mixed This favorite lawn seed Astoria Bent A very desirable type of Meadow Fescue (Festuca Pratensls). Seeds, putting greens and fine Used on lawns, mixture Is made up of Premium Grade grass for golf course Produces very broad leaves. thickly matted, sometimes mixed in the right proportion. We recommend lawn, as it makes a beautiful golf courses on "the rough" and in its color exception- this mixture as being the most satisfactory deep green turf. It holds on the fairways. creeper. Plant general for making new lawns. Plant at the ally well and is an underground ^ rate of 1 lb. to 200 sq. ft. 4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. 1 lb. 8Bc; 10 lbs. $8.00 1 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $6.00 Perennial Rye Grass (Lilium Perenne). While Rye Grass does not produce a lawn of Red Top (Agrostis Alba). A quick growing as Blue Grass and Clover, Ken- as fine a texture grass that is often used in mixture with postpaid. less fertile soil NOTE Prices listed arc it is extremely hardy, requires tucky Blue Grass for lawns, putting greens — hardships. Plant 1 lb. to and withstands more and tees on golf courses. 100 sq, ft. every . 1 lb, 45c; 10 lbs. $4.00 1 lb. 40o; 10 lbs. $3£0 53 MISCELLANEOUS FARM SEEDS Quantity Prices and Samples on Request. NON-WARRANTY. The Germain Seed and ^'""^t Peanut: Sn^'a'*'*?^?. °^ 3^°°'" Corn Spanish More compact and can Plant Company gives no warranty, ex- MlUet). Sow 70 lbs. to 80 lbs. to the acre. be grown-closer than Virginia Peanuts, making press or Implied, as to the productive- 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. 52.00 cultivation easier. Used for stock feed and ness of seeds, bulbs or plants It sells and roasting. Millet: will not be in any way responsible for the German piant 30 Ibs. per acre. 1 lb. 500! 10 lbs. $4.50 crop. Our liability In all Instances Is lim- ited to the purchase price of seed. 1 lb. 2Bc; 10 lbs. $2.00 ^'•S'"'" -^-^ -^^^t^ r^ofsun"*' ^or Rape: Dwarf Essex Recommended tor 1 lb. 50o; 10 lbs. $4.eo pasturage for sheep and cattle and green feed for poultry, furnishing rich pasturage in eight Sunflower: Mammoth Russian weeks of sowing. Plant 10 lbs. per acre. Very heavy yielder. Plant 10 lbs. NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. per acre. 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50 1 lb. 35c; 10 lbs, $3.00 GERMAIN'S CLOVER SEEDS Quantity Prices and Samples Sent on Request Inoculate Clover Seeds with Red Clover (Trlfolium Pratense). Makes White Clover (TrUollum Repens). excellent pasture Used NITRAGIN or hay. It will withstand in this section practically colder exclusively for lawn temperatures than most varieties of purposes. See page Any increase Alfalfa 55. in tonnage is a net profit and will also thrive in slightly wetter land than 1 lb. $1.35; 10 lbs. $13.20 We recommend that Alfalfa. Recommended in the high- all Clover Seeds be er altitudes inoculated and colder sections. Plant 15 lbs with Nitragin before planting to the acre. By inoculation with 1 lb. ©So; lbs. Bur Nitragin at a cost of 5 $3.15 Clover valuable as a green fertilizer 33c per and acre, you can get a 50% larger thrives in shade. Also used on hill lands tonnage with other clover or grasses for pasturage. in Clover crops. See page 48. Alsike (Trlfolium Hybridum). Plant at the rate of 15 lbs. per acre. Seed not Very hardy available. adapted for sowing on cold wet land. Planted Melilotus Alba at rate {White Blossom of 8 to 15 lbs. per acre. It yields a large amount of hay or pasture and makes a Pasture and hay crop, good bee plant. Lespedeza (Korean) fl^fif,' ^'°Y®r) fo'- cover Hay and forage crop and soi 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. crop. buildinghZili' purposes. $3.15 Very hardy and grows on poorer soils. Develops heavy tap root which breaks up heavy soils. Flowers furnish 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50 excellent food for bees. Plant 20 lbs. per acre Cover 1 lb. 35c; 5 lbs. $1.65 Australia,?u*s'"t?a';^''^''7 produces an abundance of excellent Lespedeza Sericea pasturage ^s is the peren- on swampy and salt and slightly nial type of Melilotus Officinalis alkaline Lespedeza Seed. (Yellow soils. Plant 4 to 6 lbs. per acre. Blossom 1 lb. 45c; 10 lbs. $5.00 Sweet Clover) o,^„,, 1 lb. $2.00; 10 lbs. $19.50 cept for color of blossom, to MeliJSius Alba" 1 lb. 35c; 5 Iba $1.65 Hubam Clover An annual. Blossoms Corniculatus). first season planted, therefore flol'^f**.* perennial, desirable for Mammoth Red Clover .^'^ tolerant of acid soils, apiarists. Heavy yielder or Cow ^niand tinwill stand and excellent for close pasturing. Becoming pop- hay, pasturage Grass ular in the and cover crop. Plant 12 lbs (TrlfoIIum Pratense Perenne) list of pasture grasses for the per acre. Plant Tht^ west. Plant 13 a mammoth strain and therefore 5 lbs. to the acre. taller grower than Common a 1 lb. 40c; 5 lbs. $1.90 Red Clover 1 lb. $2.75; 10 lbs. $27.00 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.15 Ladino Clover Melilotus Indica (Sour a mammoth white clover Clover) growing very rapidly and furnishing an abund- See page 55 ance of tender tailedi^.otf';^']''""' for de- green feed. Plant 8 lbs. per Information and prices. acre. NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. 1 lb. $2.75; 10 lbs. $27.00 GERMAIN'S QUALITy ALFALFA SEEDS Germain's Quality Alfalfa Seed Write for free booklet, "What 58 Years Premium ^ave Taught Brand Chilean (common) ''Premium Brand" Chilean and "Golden About Alfalfa Seed in Cali- fornia." Alfalfa West Brand" Hairy Peruvian It contains much useful infor- The leading variety in use, gives Alfalfa Seed most satisfactory have been mation about this crop. results under a wide variety carefully recleaned by the most of conditions. modern processes to remove chaff dirt 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.26 and weed seeds. Only the best grades of Golden West Brand Hairy Peru- Write for quantity prices. seed that come into our warehouses are vian A heavier producer In warm eligible for packing under these two climates. brands. 1 lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $3.25 Plant seed 20 Ibs to the acre NOTE— Prices listed are postpaid. Write for quantity prices. GERMAIN'S PASTURE AND HAY GRASSES Write for Quantity Prices Alfilaria an excellent one of the hardy wild California winter pasture grass or a good hay crop. Plant Chewings Fescue grasses that makes very good pasturage and 20 lbs. per acre. (pestuca species), a will grow most anywhere with practically no 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $3.50 stiff upright grower commonly used In mix- care. Plant 10 lbs. per acre and let the rains ture with Clover and Red Top for pasture drive the seed Burnet purposes. Does well In. This is an excellent plant for both on most any kind of soil and also in shady places. 1 lb. 80c; 10 lbs. $7.50 pasture and hay purposes. It is very leafy Plant 15 to 20 lbs per acre. does not bloat and Is relished by all live- stock. It will stay green all summer without 1 lb. $1.20; 10 Iba. $11.50 rain or irrigation and will also stay green ^,"^"1^1* (Bromuslner- under the snow In winter time. It produces mis)—Hardy perennial pasture and hay grass very quickly, and has a very long life. Is resistant to cold and drought and furnishes 1 lb. 90o; 10 lbs. $8.50 NOTE— Prices listed are postpaid. 54 GERMAIN'S PASTURE AND HAY GRASSES (Cont.) Crested Wheat Grass A native of Meadow Fescue (Pestuca Pratensls). A Harding Grass An excellent perennial Siberia, which is a region of low valuable species for permanent grass Southwestern withstand much hard very it has demonstrated pasture grass and It will livestock both in hay rainfall and poor soil: stock. The lands and Is relished by this coun- usage and heavy tramping of acre on its ability to withstand drought in furnish and pasture. Sow 15 to 20 lbs. per growth Is tender and sweet and will try; has a very extensive root system, and good conditions this well prepared soil. -„ growing on the same grass all winter. Under 10 lbs. $5.50 smothers out other crops per year, 1 lb. eOc; Plant grass win pasture one cow per acre land It Is a perennial and long lived. the early spring and It never bloats. Plant In V/2 in. deep and 10 lbs. per acre when broad- of 2 to 4 lbs. per acre. at the rate casted or drilled. ,^ ,^ ~. Reed Canary Grass Perennial pasture 10 lbs. $4.0O 1 lb. $2.70; 10 lbs. $26.50 1 lb. 46c; grass, having a long grazing season. Produces large quantity of nutritious forage. 1 lb. 65o! 10 lbs. $6.00 DalllS Grass (Paspalum DUatatum). One Rhodes Grass (Chlorls Cayana). This highly of the best pasture grasses, furnishes a grass bears pasturing very well, recovering Is very hardy. It relished stock feed and It Common Rye Grass a quick-growing quickly after It is eaten down. It grows very rich soils and will grows on poor as well as annual grass attaining a height of 2'/z to 4 ft.; thickly, producing from 5 to 10 tons of fine drought. Also not die out under conditions of very desirable for temporary meadows or pas- quality hay per acre. The hay contains a large lands and sup- adaptable for growth In swamp tures. Thrives best on soils that are slightly proportion of leaves while the stems are slen- that will support piles thick matted roots moist, and will even stand considerable over- der and tender so that the hay Is eaten with Is a vigorous grower cattle on soft ground. flow. Sow 40 lbs. per acre. very little waste. Broadcast 12 lbs. per acre. and win choke out weeds. Plant 10 lbs. to the 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50 1 lb. $1.10; 10 lbs. $10.50 acre. 1 lb. $1.00! 10 Iba. $0.50 Perennial Rye Grass (Loiium per- enne). A strong growing, hardy grass, noted Timothy (phleum Pratense). Excellent for Blue Grama Grass (Boutelous Gracilis). for Its nutritive qualities. Is equally valuable hay. Thrives best on moist, loamy »oil. Sow One of the best soil binders and range grasses. for both grazing and hay. Plant 40 lbs. per early In the spring or fall. Plant 15 to 20 It is relished by all classes of livestock and will acre. pounds per acre. withstand heavy grazing. Is drought resistant, 1 lb. 40o; 10 lbs. $3.50 1 lb. ZSo; 5 lbs. $1.16 will remain dormant during dry periods and come out with very little moisture. Can be planted either in early Spring or late Pall. Orchard Grass or Cocksfoot (oac- Red Top Alba). Does best on 1 lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $6.60 tylls Glomerata). Valuable if planted alone (Agrostos ground Is mixed with other grasses. Very often mixed moist or even marshy land. If the or Fescue, with Ladlno Clover, Red Clover and Rye Gras.s. not overflow land, mix with Meadow Sow 14 lbs. Seed should be broadcasted at the rate of Orchard Grass or Alslke Clover. the acre. are postpaid. 30 lbs. per acre. of seed to NOTE—Prices listed 10 Iba. $4.00 1 lb. 65c; 10 Iba. $6.00 1 lb. 46o; GERMAIN'S FALL COVER CROP SEEDS Mustard Germain's Fall Cover Crop Seeds MelllotUS IndiCa Next to purple Vetch Yellow (Brasslca Alba). Pre- in or- in popularity as a cover crop In California. ferred over other varieties for sowing An annual legume, dependable and heavy in chards because it is generally ready to plough Prices on cover crop seeds listed below production of nitrogen and green manure. under in 3 months. Plant 8 to 10 lbs. per acre. in- are postpaid in quantities up to and Plant 20 lbs. per acre. Write for special cir- August to December. 10 lbs. $2.50 cluding ten pounds. Cover crop seeds cular on MelllotUS Indlca. 1 lb. 30c; are, however, often purchased in large 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 quantities and we therefore request Wild Black Mustard (chariock). aiso over to write us buyers of sack lots or Bur Clover Second only to Purple Vetch successfully used as a non-leguminous cover for special quotations. Our stocks are In nltroeen production per acre. It thrives in crop. thoroughly recleaned to insure their shady locations where other leguminous crops 1 lb. 2Sc; 10 lbs. $2.00 all acre. and fail. Broadcast at the rate of 15 lbs. per being of high purity and germination Seed not available. free from weeds. Trieste Mustard (Brasslca Nigra). A obtained from this Malva This legume is finding favor for cover greater tonnage can be but its growth crop purposes where soil conditions are un- variety than the Yellow variety Purple Vetch popular cover The most favorable. is slower. Rapid grower and lb. 10 lbs. $2.60 crop seed In California. 1 lb. 2Sc; 10 lbs. $2.00 1 30o; heavy nitrogen and humus producer. Excel- lent for hay and silage. Plant 40 lbs. per MelilotUS Alba (Sweet Clover). A bi- Beans: Large Horse The seed is about 1 lb. 2Sc; 10 lbs. $2.00 legume having a deep sturdy tap-root ennial and about one-half inch wide penetrating plough-soles and hardpans. May an inch long in appearance. Plant 50 to 60 lbs. be used as a spring cover crop. and flat to the acre. Vetch (Common). Plant in the fall any 1 lb. 35o; 5 lbs. $1.65 1 lb. 2So; 10 lbs. $2.00 time from the first of August to the first of January. Used by California orchardists as a Fenugreek xhls variety is being used to cover crop to a large extent. Plant at the rate Wedge Peas Produces a very heavy ton- a limited extent in Northern and Central Cali- of 60 lbs. to the acre. of green manure for cover crop purposes. fornia. It is a legume, 2 to 3 ft. high; fast nage 1 lb. 2So; 10 lbs. $2.00 pounds per acre. grower and has a strong root system, which Planted at the rate of 50 1 lb. 2Se; 10 lbs. $2.00 Is effective In breaking up hard soils. Plant 20 to 30 lbs. to the acre. Hubam Clover An annual legume which 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.60 Field Peas planted makes an excellent cover crop for fall plant- Canadian May be valuable ing and may also be planted In the spring. In cold weather and furnish a most See page 56 for detailed Information. cover crop. Plant 75 lbs. to the acre. 1 lb. 26o; 10 lbs. $2.00 1 lb. 40c; 10 lbs. $2.90 NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. SPRING COVER CROPS mer after the ground Is thoroughly warm and Blackeye Beans Belong to the cow pea Brabham Cow Peas culture and hab- all danger of frost is over. family and are often used for cover crop with its similar to the Whlppoorwill. Nematode re- 1 lb. 26o; 10 lbs. $2.00 satisfactory results. Plant 30 lbs. to the acre. sistant. lbs. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs, $2.00 1 lb. 26o; 10 $2.00 Sesbania a cover crop that Is especially Brown Virginia Soy Beans adapted to hot climates and therefore is be- Are Whlppoorwill Cow Peas Recommend- ing used to a great extent for planting in the trailing in habit. Sow 30 to 45 lbs. to the It is a le- ed for its quick growing habits, an Ideal va- Imperial and Coachella Valleys. acre. If drilled, and 60 to 90 lbs. if broadcast. of riety as a cover crop to counteract the June guminous plant containing an abundance 1 lb. 25o; 10 lbs. $2.00 drop. Will grow on practically all kinds of nitrogen bearing nodules on its heavy tap acre. soils and are great nitrogen producers. Plant root. Plant at the rate of 12 lbs. to the lb. 40o; 10 lbs. $3.60 NOTE—Prices listed are postpaid. 60 to 90 lbs. per acre in the spring or sum- 1 55 GERMAIN^S FIELD AND ENSILAGE CORN Note-Prices on field corns listed below are postpaid in quan.it,es up to and ,nclud,ng 10 pounds. If larger quant,ties are desired, write us for specal prices. If grown for the corn, field corn should be drilled in rows three feet apart, and two feet apart m the rows, requiring about ten pounds per acre. If g own for ensilage, the rows should not be over one foot apart, and thirty inches apart in the rows, requiring 50 to 75 pounds to the acre. Semesan Jr. should be used to disinfect HYBRID FIELD AND ENSILAGE seed corn before planting, to destroy such disease germs and fungus spores as ad- ENSILAGE CORN CORNS here to the surface coat or in some cases Open Pollinated exist internally. Semesan Jr. possesses Yields have averaged from 15 to 20 remarkable properties for sterilizing seeds, bushels of corn per acre over open pol- accelerates germination, stimulates linated varieties. Growers are cautioned growth, influences earlier maturity, devel- Orange County Prolific orange coun- not to attempt to save hybrid corn ty Prolific seed ops sturdier plants, and increases crop is a California product of the white dent variety. as the hybridization work must be re- yields. It is an exceptionally heavy See page 15 for prices. yielder peated each year. and highly recommended for ensilage We list hereunder two purposes. varieties, one recommended for ensilage 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.0-0 and one for grain. CORN—FIELD Hybrid Ensilage Corn No. 520 Open Pollinated Mexican June Corn, This Yellow Dent Corn Is an extremely heavy White very Droducer of silage. It comes In tassel in about early and hardy, stalks growing to an aver- Big Jim Corn one of the heaviest yielders 97 days and is ready for husking In about age height of 7 or 8 feet and producing 30 grown in California, both for grain and silage. to 110 days. 60 bushels of corn per acre. This corn Is Kernels rich yellow and very large ears, 10 to also 1 lb. 30t;; 10 lbs. $2.50 used for roasting purposes. 14 inches long and cob small. Our recommend- ation as the best field and ensilage corn for 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 the Southwest. Double Cross Hybrid No. 470 1 lb. 250; 10 lbs. $2.00 We recommend this hybrid corn for planting for grain. It is a yellow dent variety and is King Philip, about a 90 day corn. Yellow This is a hard Hickory yellow flint corn and Is generally referred 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50 King, White This corn is en- to as ninety-day corn. tirely distinct from all other varieties, having It Is drought resisting and will give large kernels with a small cob. a fair yield where most corns are a failure. NOTE— P rices listed are postpaid. 1 lb. 2Sc; 10 lbs. $2.00 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 GERMAIN'S SORGHUMS AND SUDAN (Write us for Quantity Prices and Samples) SACCHARINE SORGHUMS Double Dwarf Milo Maize (caiap- proved No. 38). Similar all its Early in character- Amber Furnishes most nutritive istics to the Dwarf Milo Maize except in SUDAN forage, which can be fed either green or cured, height. This strain grows 2 to 2V2 feet tall and will yield two or three cuttings a year, and therefore can be combined. We offer this stooling out thicker each time it is cut. It year "Calapproved" seed of this variety. "Cal- grows ten to twelve feet high. Sow broadcast approved" seed is resistant to Pythium root rot for forage at the rate of 5 lbs. per acre in and must meet rigid standards of purity drills in type, uniformity, and Sudan 3V2 to 4 ft. apart. germination in order Grass Grows on a wide range of to meet the 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 requirements of the State De- soils from sand to clay, and produces partment from of Agriculture. four to six cuttings of highly nutritious hay per acre. As Honey Sorghum 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $4.00 a pasture crop It is unexcelled For ensilage and for and succeeds where others fall. Sow 15 to 20 syrup purposes. It Is a fine variety for silage lbs. of seed per acre in the early spring after purposes, having slender leafy stalks, varying all danger of frost is past, and you will be in height from eight to twelve feet. It is me- White Kaffir unsurpassed for dry alkali assured of a bountiful supply of forage until dium late maturing and has decidedly tender land, on which no better fodder and grain late fall. stalks, is and important from a forage stand- crops grow. A prolific member of the sor- 1 lb. 2Sc; 10 lbs. $2.00 point. When the crop is to be used for fodder ghum family, having more foliage and smaller or silage, it is usually planted in rows 3 to stalks than any other varieties, and harvested 3'/2 feet apart, using up to 5 lbs. of seed per very easily. Its great root system enables It acre. to produce wonderfully in drought sections and 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 to break up new ground for other crops. Cat- tle relish the Write for special prices in larger quantities. stalks; the grain is a valuable Sudan Grass, Calapproved food for poultry. Plant six pounds to the acre. No. 23 We advise growers of Sudan to plant 1 lb. 10 lbs. NON-SACCHARINE SORGHUMS 25c; $2.00 this new Improved strain. Developed bv the University of California, it has yielded on ac- Dwarf tual test about 207o more than ordinary Su- Milo Maize Grows to a dan, and in addition is much uniform Hegari The seed is round and white and more uniform in height of 4'/2 to 5 feet; its its growth. This seed is stalks being a mass doeos not shatter very readily. The heads grown under the of leaves overlapping each other and Calapproved" plan of the State under grow very erect. It is drought resisting and Department average conditions yielding of Agriculture, from 2 to 2V2 tons stands some alkali. Plant which means that it must meet of threshed six pounds to the grain per acre. It is drought re- acre. the most exact standards of type, purity, ger- sisting, a vigorous producer, easy to mination, and freedom from weed seeds. harvest 1 lb. 25c; 10 lbs. $2.00 and is the finest grain we know. Plant six 1 lb. 30c; 10 lbs. $2.50 pounds per acre in rows 3 feet apart and plant six to twelve inches apart in a row. Planting should be done in the spring, after Egyptian Corn Tlie grain is produced in all danger of frost is past and the ground Is large compact heads and the seed is flat and warm. pure white. Plant the same as Milo Maize. 1 lb. 25c; 10 lb3. $2.00; 25 lbs. $4.00 1 lb. 2ec; 10 lbs. $2.00 NOTE—Prices listed arc postpaid. 56 —— PLANT GERMAIN'S QUALITY ROSES, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS, TREES, VINES Enjoy Quicker Results and Lasting Beauty Remember there is greater satisfaction and pleasure in growing Germain's Select Nursery Stock. We are as near to you as your mail box. We are experts at shipping nursery stock. Safe arrival guaranteed. No Nursery Stock Shipped C. O. D. VISIT GERMAIN'S VALLEY NURSERY-Ethel Ave. bet. Oxnard & Victory Blvd., Van Nuys 12 Acres of Shrubs, Plants and Flowers How To Get There—Adjoining map shows You will be delighted by a visit to Germain's how conveniently located is Germain's new Store in Nuys. Be- Nursery and Seed Van Nursery and Seed Store in Van Nuys. From sides a complete line of bulbs and seeds Los Angeles you can choose the closest way you will find plants, shrubs, roses and trees from San Fernando Road, Vic- from all over the world in various stages of your home— growth, ready to plant for the beautif ication tory Blvd., or Ventura Blvd. of your home or estate. HOiltywoep PLANT TREE ROSES FOR STATELY BEAUTY Guaranteed to Bloom at First Blooming Season Tree Roses Can Be Shipped by Express Only and Are Not Prepaid Available January Through March Only. S Similar in color to their bush namesakes, ETOILE DE HOLLANDS—Deep velvety ' Germain's Tree Roses are budded on red. Very free flowering. Fragrant. ; straight stems at a height of 40 inches, E. G. HILL Flowers of lasting, dazzling to give you uniform beauty, extra vigor, — scarlet that never fade. Deliciously fra- profuse blooms, quick bearing. For a grant. distinguished home, line your driveways and walks with Germain's Tree Roses; HADLEY—A rich glorious red, exceed- use them as lawn or parkway specimens. ingly fragrant. PATENTED VARIETIES HINRICH GAEDE—Coppery orange red. BEST REGARDS (Pat. App. For). Tyrian Extremely free flowering and very showy. Rose with coppery overshean. Vigorous J. OTTO THILOW—Rich glowing and Extra large grower, prolific bloomer. perfectly formed rose pink flowers. buds and open flowers $4.00 LOS ANGELES Flame pink shading to CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG—Extremely — apricot and yellow at the base. long buds of spectrum-red. Very free flowering and long stemmed. (See pic- McGREDY'S IVORY— Ivory white blooms ture, color page) $4.00 that are large and of heavy texture. COUNTESS VANDAL—Coppery bronze MRS. E. P. THOM—Deep lemon yellow, suffused with soft gold $3.75 free flowering. Abundant foliage. CRIMSON GLORY (Pat. No. 105)—Vivid MRS. SAM McGREDY—Scarlet and cop- crimson. Very fragrant $4.00 pery orange and flushed on the outside ECLIPSE—Long streamlined buds of rich of petals with Lincoln-red. gold without any shading $3.75 PICTURE—Glowing shade of light rose FRED EDMUNDS (Patent Applied for) pink. Every flower a picture. A regional winner for the Pacific Coast PRES. HOOVER—Shades of pink, yellow in 1943. Buds burnt orange changing to and copper. MIRANDY (Copyright 1944—Armstrong reddish apricot and orange pink $4.00 ROSE MARIE—The buds are long and Nurseries). Pat. 632. All American Win- GRAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE (Pat pointed, petals large and well-rounded. ner 1943. Extra large flowers of deep Pending) Medium sized buds of in- Color a delightful pure rose pink. — red. Exquisitely fragrant $4.50 tense copper scarlet changing to glowinq SANTA ANITA (Pat. 539)—A perfectly SISTER THERESE—Bronzy yellow flowers carmine $4.00 formed bud opens into a high-centered produced in great quantities. HEART'S DESIRE—Great red blooms of flower of deep pink $3.75 SNOWBIRD—Pure white. Fragrant, per- exquisite fragrance. Does not fade in TEXAS CENTENNIAL—A rich luminous fectly-formed, full-petaled blooms, often hot sun. (See color page) $4.00 red, long stemmed and free flowering. 4 inches across, come singly and also LOWELL THOMAS (Pat. 594)—A 1943 .$3.75 in clusters of 3 or 4 on compact plants. All American Winner. Magnificent chrome POPULAR VARIETIES TALISMAN—Shades of yellow, pink and yellow from flowers open beautiful buds AUTUMN—Burnt orange streaked with scarlet make this one of the most at- that are high centered and four inches red. Thick glossy leathery foliage. tractive varieties. across when fully open. (See picture color CHARLOTTE—A new variety with me- TANGO Bicolor, exquisite in bud or ex- page) $4.00 — dium sized dainty buds of rich coral pink. panded. Upper surface of petals vermil- MME. CHIANG KAI SHEK (Pat. Pending! This rose is much like the variety Picture ion, reverse bronze with old gold shad- —Buttercup yellow perfectly shaped buds except for its deeper color and the fact ings. opening into large flowers of excellent that it is more free-flowering. form. An All American Winner. (See pic- CHRISTOPHER STONE — Long lovely Price: Any of the popular tree roses ture color page) $4.00 pointed buds open to vivid scarlet blooms. $3.50 each; $32.50 for 10. 57 FOR YEARS O PLANT GERMAIN'S NO C. O. D. Prices CPuoted Are For Bareroo SHIPMENTS March. Not available fo All hems on This Page Postpaid. CHRISTOPHER STONE — Lovely, long- pointed buds open to vivid scarlet blooms which are veiled in the fall with a dusky nap of blackish crimson $1.00 CONDESSA DE SASTAGO — Brilliantly Spanish in coloring. The petals are two- toned, deep golden on the outside, coo- per-rose and scarlet on the interior..$l .00 COUNTESS VANDAL (Pat. 38)—Long pointed buds of coppery bronze suffused with gold. The open flowers have reflex petals with a silvery sheen $1.25 APRICOT QUEEN (Pat. 464)—Orange and apricot at the base of the petals, CRIMSON GLORY (Pat. 105)— Intense merging to saimony-rose and phlox-pink deep and vivid crimson. One of the fin- in the fully developed flower. Perfectly est red roses. Very free flowering and formed buds, handsome leathery foliage. intensely fragrant $1.50 - $1.25 DAINTY BESS—La rge, single, five-pet- AUTUMN — Medium-sized buds and aled blooms, 3 to 4 inches across, come cupped double flowers. Burnt orange in clusters. The edges of the petals are streaked with red. Grows strong, blooms ruffled. Soft rose-pink 85c profusely $1.00 DAME EDITH HELEN — Pure, glowing rose-pink, soft yet brilliant, with no other BEST REGARDS (Pat. App. for)—Cardi- shade. Strongly sweet-scented, lasting nal red and tyrian rose. (See picture color and grand for cutting $1.00 GIRONA—The full double of this fine page 77.) $1.50 new rose are beautifully colored in tones DOUGLAS MacARTHUR (Pat. 581) — CALIFORNIA of pink, carmine and yellow. Very fra- (Pat. 449) — A glorious Chosen to wear such an illustrious name, grant and long stemmed shade of ruddy orange toned with saf- $1.00 this rose with its exquisite coloring with fron yellow. A dual tone effect of in- GOLDEN EMBLEM—Golden yellow. Crim- pink, gold and salmon all blended in one. describable richness and beauty. Buds son stripe on outer petals. High-pointed Should have a place in your garden. long and pointed. Healthy center, tea perfume, glossy green $1.50 deep glossy green foliage $1.50 foliage $1.00 DUCHESS OF ATHOLL—The coloring of GOOD NEWS (Pat. 426)— Beautiful cop- CECILE BRUNNER—Popular Baby Pink this variety is uncommon and delightful, pery pink flowers opening to sixty pet- or "Sweetheart" Rose, miniature, in an old golden orange flushed with peach aled blooms. Shell pink on outer petals. sprays of three to five buds. Color, blush, pink, particularly attractive in the bud Tea fragrance. A profuse bloomer. shaded pink. Grow it for hubby's button- and open state $1.00 $1.50 hole $1.00 GRAND DUCHESS CHARLOTTE DUQUESSA DE PENARANDA—Orange (Pat. Pending)—An All-American Winner. Me- CHARLOTTE—A new variety with me- apricot with deeper coppery tones. Huge dium sized buds of intense scarlet chang- dium sized dainty buds of rich coral pink. pointed buds are double, sweetly per- ing to glowing carmine in the open This rose is much like the variety Picture fumed, long lasting $1.00 flower. Foliage glossy and disease re- except' for its deeper color and the fact E. G. HILL—Dazzling scarlet that never sistant. An outstanding rose for your that it is more free-flowering and a much fades or turns blue. Borne on long stems, garden $1.50 stronger grower $1.00 fragrant $1 .00 HADLEY—A rich glorious red, shading to CHARLOTTE velvety purple. Flowers exceedingly fra- ARMSTRONG (Pat. 455)— ETOILE DE HOLLANDE— Brilliant red grant. Buds are high and pointed. A rose Cerise to flame $1.50 blooms of large size, perfect in the half that should be in your collection. .. $1.00 (See color picture, page 76) open state, petals extremely large, a rose HEARTS DESIRE (Pat. 501)—See color that holds its color well $1.00 picture, page 77. FLORADORA (Pat. Pending)—A new color in roses. A beautiful shade of glow- ing orange scarlet. Open flowers pinkish orange. Blooms come in clusters, each one a perfect flower. Florabunda type $1.50 FEU JOSEPH LOOYMANS—Long pointed buds of tangerine yellow with a vivid apricot center. The large open flower has a delicious spicy fragrance $1.00 FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI—An ideal hardy rose, pure white color. A remarkably vigorous grower $1.00 FRED EDMUNDS (Pat. App. for) —A re- gional winner for the Pacific Coast in 1943. Buds burnt orange changing to reddish apricot and orange pink. Glossv foliage $2.00; 3 for $5.00 GEN. MacARTHUR—One of the most popular and freest blooming of all red E. G. Hill roses. Color rosy crimson $1.00 Duchess of Athol 58 ABUNDANT BLOOM QUALITY ROSES Stock Available January Through NO c. o. D. SHIPMENTS mailing after April 1st. All Items on This Page Postpaid. LOS ANGELES—Renowned "Gold Medal" origin. 1 variety. Colorful as the city of its Rich flame pink shading to apricot and yellow $1 00 LADY FORTEVIOT — Long stems each bearing several large, double, high-cen- tered, lasting blooms of a beautiful gold- en yellow changing to deep apricot, and 5 flushed with cardinal-red $1.00 m LOWELL THOMAS (Pat. 594)—A 1943 McGredy's Ivory All America Winner. Magnificent chrome HENRI GUILLOT—The artistic, yellow flowers open from beautiful buds MME. long-urn-shaped buds, camellia-like flow- that are high centered and four inches ers, watermelon to raspberry pink in color, across when fully open. A vigorous to the petals. With grower $2.00; 3 for $5.00 with a golden base us, this one has everything you can ask LULU—Dad's lapel favorite. Quantities for in a Rose $1.25 slender of dainty, extremely long and MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT—Medium size buds of coral-apricot $1.00 long-pointed bud of a reddish gold open- distinguished fra- MARY MARGARET McBRIDE (Pat 537) ing to a semi-double, grant flower of deep yellow $1.00 > —Long pointed deep coral pink buds, open blooms large and high centered. A MRS. SAM McGREDY— Beautiful combi- Mrs. Sam McGredy lovely exhibition rose $1.50 nation of shades of scarlet and coppery HINRICH GAEDE Flowers are crimson orange, heavily flushed on the outside — McGREDY'S IVORY Creamy ivory white, on an orange background, general color — of petals with Lincoln-red $1.00 lovely and delicate in texture, which turns effect is orange-scarlet or copper-orange. NIGHT One of the darkest of all roses, to a very clear white. The buds are just — Rich fragrance $1.00 deep dramatic crimson-shaded black and about as perfect as roses can be. Light HOOSIER BEAUTY Dark rich velvety thrill its delightfully — damask perfume $1.00 maroon. You'll to crimson of even color. Long stems. Flow- spicy clove and crimson fragrance 1.00 er is double and pointed. Sweetly scented. McGREDY'S SALMON (Pat. 410)—Sal- PEARL BUCK (Pat. 423) — Exquisitely $1.00 roses in demand for mon pink are much beautiful, long lasting and alluringly fra- beautiful single of Beautiful IRISH ELEGANS—A their lovely delicate coloring. grant. Leathery dark green foliage, a per- fine form, long and pointed. Color flowers that are produced on a shaped fect foil for buds and blooms. Buds are bronzy-orange to pink, shaded to apri- plant. Deliciously fra- strong growing a rich orange hue opening slowly to gold 85c cot grant $1.50 suffused with apricot $1.50 J. OTTO THILOW—You'll consider this McGREDY'S SUNSET (Pat. 317)—As gor- PEARL HARBOR (Pat. 637)—A rose of one of the best pink roses— rich, glowing California's most beautiful sun- considerable vigor. Plant is practically and perfectly formed $1.00 geous as thornless making it ideal for cutting pur- JOANNA HILL— Buds and blooms high set. The outside of petals is a clear but- tipped orange, while the poses. Upper surface of petals—shell pointed. Delicate golden yellow, deepen- tercup-yellow, pink; the outer or underside of the petals inside is chrome-yellow, flushed scarlet. ing toward center to a warm apricot. $1.25 is vivid tyrian rose. Always in bloom. $1.00 $1.50 KAISERIN AUGUSTE VICTORIA—A free McGREDY'S YELLOW Yellow rose en — PICTURE—A rose that is a picture. Every healthy grower, with splendid foliage and thusiasts rave about this one. The buds bud perfectiv formed and with a cheerful superb buds. Pure white $1.00 are medium size, with plenty of petals, a glowing shade of light rose-pink without KATHERINE T. MARSHALL (Pat. 607)— lovely uniform shade of buttercup yellow. other shading. Has a sweet fragrance, A rose of rare beauty and delicacy of $1.00 and the plant is well above the average form. Color warm glowing pink. Fruity in growth and vigor $1.00 fragrance, perfect form. Extremely vig- MME. CHIANG KAI SHEK (Pat. App. for) orous grower. Long pointed buds. Heavy —(See picture, color page 77). petals $2.00 $2.00; 3 for $5.50 MME. JOSEPH PERRAUD — The long, slender, and pointed Nasturtium orange buds open to sweetly fragrant flowers of a charming Nasturtium buff straying to a lovely shade of shell pink $1.00 MME. MARIE CURIE (Pat. App. for)— A new clear yellow variety. Exotic clear yellow blooms, beautifully formed. Foli- age abundant dark green. Continuously in bloom. Ideal for cutting $1.50 MIRANDY (Pat. 632)— Extra large flow- ers. Exquisite fragrance. Rich deep, dark red. (See picture, color page 76). $2.50 MRS. E. P. THOM—The best yellow bed- ding rose we have today. It is of clean, healthy, vigorous growth with abundant dark bronzy disease-resisting foliage. A continuous free bloomer throughout the season. Full double flowers of deep yel- J. O. Thilow low $1.00 Mrs. E. P Thorn 59 mn GERMAIN'S ROSES NO C. O. D. SHIPMENTS FROM COAST PRICES QUOTED ARE FOR BAREROOT MARCH. NOT AVAILABLE FOR All Items on This Page Postpaid. SATURNIA (Pat. 349)— For brilliancy of color this rose should satisfy the critic. Large beautifully formed semi-double flowers are brilliant cardinal red on the upper side. The lower side is shaded with a blending of salmon, yellow and copper. Dark green shiny foliage $1.25 SIGNORA (Pat. 201)— In our test garden it is seldom out of bloom and is such a fine strong grower (of much the Presi- dent Hoover type) that it attracts much comment. The long buds are a sort of brownish salmon, opening to good dou- ble blooms of mandarin and orange. Very fragrant. Disease free $1.25 SISTER THERESE— Its long pointed buds Santa Anita are chrome-yellow, heavily marked with PINOCCHIO (Pat. 484)—Salmon-pink. carmine; the open flower is rich daffodil- (See picture, color page 76) $1.25 yellow and holds its color well. Sweet- POINSETTIA — Glowing Poinsettia red. briar fragrance. The blooms come freely This rose has everything a rose should on splendid cutting stems $1.00 Tango have. Easy to grow and extremely showy THE DOCTOR—A beautiful glowing in either bud or open flower $1.00 SOUTHPORT — A brilliant, unshaded rosy pink with satiny pink edges. Has scarlet rose with about 18 large petals PRESIDENT HOOVER — A remarkable broad petals that form graceful buds and and a fine tea scent. Particularly bril- rose, wonderfully free flowering, and glo- open blooms. Delightful fruity scent to liant in bright sunshine. Plant it fo rious in its color arrangement which is your garden, or house $1.00 spectacular bedding effects $1 .OOP^'^""^^ a splendid combination of cerise-pink, flame, scarlet, and yellow—a combina- VICTORIA HARRINGTON —The finest tion that furnishes the most dazzling color of reds. Velvety, non-fading, very dark effect imaginable. Beautifully pointed red. Bud is still darker. Golden sheen buds, large flowers, composed of broad, from center of flower increases as it heavy petals and exquisitely fragrant. opens. Strong upright growth $1.00 $1.00 VILLE DE PARIS An excellent deep RADIANCE — Radiant rose-pink buds, — yellow, a distinct sunflower color, and a opening to well-formed shining flowers decided improvement on Pernet. with lighter tints on the reverse of the petals; fragrant 85c WILL ROGERS (Pat. 256)—Dark velvety RED RADIANCE even better rose in —An crimson in color. Strong and luxuriant habit than its parent, Radiance, bearing in growth, this rose will be cherished in big, globular flowers of deep rose-red. thousands of American gardens where it - 85c will serve fitly to commemorate the name ROSE MARIE—The buds are long and of the man in whose honor it was named. pointed, petals large and well-rounded. $1.25 Color a delightful pure rose pink $1.00 WORLD'S FAIR (Pat. 362)— ideal, bushy SANTA ANITA (Pat. 339)—A perfectly plants covered with large clusters of vel- formed, slender bud opens into a high- vety blackish scarlet blooms. Florabunda centered spiral flower of deep pink type. Makes a continuous display of which does not fade in the hottest weath- color from late Spring until frost $1.25 er. The bushy plants bloom ail season and especially free during the hottest Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont weather $1.25 TALISMAN—The Rose of Many Gold Medals. A combination of shadings of gold, apricot, yellow and deep pink or old-rose. The outside of the petals is bright yellow, gold, and pink $1.00 TANGO— Bicolor, exquisite in bud or ex- panded. Upper surface of petals vermil- ion, reverse bronze with old gold shad- ings $1.00 TEXAS CENTENNIAL (Pat. No. 162)— The same remarkably strong growth as Hoover, a profuse blooming variety and in color a rich luminous red without any other shadings $1.00 THE CHIEF (Pat. 456)—The color of the weather from deep rose to flame. Opens to a magnificently full flower of flame, coral and copper, changing to a beautiful shade of orange pink as the flowers age. Sister Therese $1.25 Texas Centennial 60 .i KNOWN and GROWN NO C. O. D. TO COAST SHIPMENTS STOCK AVAILABLE JANUARY THROUGH MAILING AFTER APRIL 1st. All Items on This Page Postpaid. CL. FEU JOSEPH LOOYMANS—The ex quisite shade of tangerine apricot is re- produced in this excellent climber.. .$1 .00 CL. GOLDEN EMBLEM — Deep yellow flowers with red streaks on outside of outer petals. Dark green glossy foliage, long stiff stems $1.00 CL. HADLEY—Dark velvety red blooms that very fragrant. Foliage is dark are Cl. Pauls Scarlet green and plentiful $1.00 425) This exceed- CL. J. OTTO THILOW—We consider this CL. PICTURE (Pat. — available in one of the best roses of its color— rich ingly popular bush rose now glowing, rose-pink, perfect form $1.00 climbing form. The same beautiful clear CL. KAISERIN VICTORIA— Plants bloom pink picture like buds, as the bush form. throughout the season and the lovely No other variety we believe, has such white flowers are magnificent $1.00 beautifully shaped buds and open flow- ers $200 CL. MARY HART—The bud is maroon- red and opens to well-formed, fragrant CL. PINK DAWN—Full, double flowers bloom of deep and velvety blood-red with of a deep rose color, opening to lovely an overglow of amber $1.25 pink blooms tinted with orange at the CL. MAX KRAUSE — The most yellow base of the petals $1.00 Rose of the year for outdoor use—a gold CL. PRESIDENT HOOVER—A splendid Cl. Mrs. Sam McGredy that stays gold. Long bud and cup- combination of cerise-pink, flame-scarlet, formed bloom of great substance. Foli- CLIMBING VARIETIES and yellow. One of the most vigorous age leathery. $1.00 The following varieties listed on this page climbers. Long strong stems. Very pro- are all climbers. fuse bloomer $1.00 CL. BELLE OF PORTUGAL—A variety ex- CL. REVEIL DIJONNAIS—Large semi- ceeding in beauty anything heretofore at- double flowers of primrose yellow with giving prolific tained. Vigorous grower, a deep zone of carmine red around the blooms. Beautiful pearl pink $1.00 edges creating the effect of a red rose of the CL. CECILE BRUNNER — One with a yellow center. Very spectacular. strongest growing roses. Bright pink, a $1.00 most popular climber $1.00 CL. CONDESA DE SASTAGO—The petals CL. ROSE MARIE—Like Its bedding par- are pronouncedly two toned, deep golden ent this is a splendid rose. Large, full on the outside of the petals, copper-rose double flowers with strong fragrance and and scarlet on the interior $1.00 unusual lasting qualities $1.00 CL. COUNTESS VANDAL A vigorous — CL. TALISMAN—Combination of colors Hybrid-Tea Climbing Rose with attrac- of yellow, pink, scarlet, apricot, and old tive, long, pointed, orange-copper buds. rose $1.00 The large, double flowers are high cen- tered and have a rich fragrance. Their CL. TEXAS CENTENNIAL (Pat. 565)— color is brilliant pink with a beautiful A profuse blooming variety and in color salmon glow $1.25 a rich luminous red without any other CL. DAINTY BESS—A strong, clean- shadings. Really an excellent rose. growing, ever blooming climber that $1.50 shares the popularity of Dainty Bess bush Cl. Rose Marie CL. VILLE DE PARIS This is an exact rose $1.00 — counterpart of the bush variety, its glori- CL. ETOILE DE HOLLANDE — Anyone CL. MeGREDY'S YELLOW An excellent — ous deep yellow flowers set off by at- who knows the bush rose will be pleased yellow climber you'll treasure. Identical tractive foliage make it one of the most to know of this novelty. One of the best in every respect with the bush form, pro- beautiful yellow climbers we have. ..$1.00 dark red roses $1.25 ducing a wealth of blossoms $1.00 CL. MRS. E. P. THOM—Considered by most rosarians to be the finest yellow rose grown. Profuse blooming, excellent for cutting, and a rampant climber. $1.00 CL. MRS. SAM McGREDY (Patent 374) We believe this to be the finest climb- ing rose in our collection. Glorious cop- per orange-red combination of colors as in the bush variety $1.25 CLIMBING NIGHT (Pat. 439)—A rose which we believe will be the finest deep red climber. Large, full flowers of deep crimson, shaded black-maroon $1.50 PAUL'S SCARLET CLIMBER—The flow- ers, a vivid scarlet, semi-double, very freely produced in clusters of from 3 to 20 flowers each on much branched canes, the plants covered from top to bottom Cl. Etoile De HoUonde with bloom $1.00 Cl. Talisman 61 For a Gay Colorful Garden Strong, Well Established Plants No Nursery Stock Shipped C. O. D. All Items on This Page Are Postpaid BILBERSIA NUTANS Unique in all its detail is perhaps the best description of this unusual subject. Clusters of green edged blue nodding flowers with rose colored sepal sheaths. Pineapple like grey foliage. Grows in shade or semi-shade or can be used as a pot plant. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 CARNATIONS Ready February 1st Germain's offer you a new strain of Car- nations far superior to the type previously crown. You can now grow in your gar- r'en blooms that are equal to those you re? in high-priced florists' shops. BETSY—Ground color pale whitish lav- Delphinium ender. Purple penciling. Bushy plants. AGAPANTHUS JOHN BRIRY—A dark pink of high quality. Long strong stem. Large flow- BLUE AFRICAN LILY— (Lily of the Nile) ers that keep perfectly. Clusters of bright blue lily-like flowers LOCHINVAR Garnet with orchid edge Heuchera on stout stalks, similar to the Amaryllis — on the petals. Beautiful color combina- in appearance and culture. Does well in DELPHINIUM tion. Stems are stiff and wiry. partial shade. Strong divisions. PACIFIC HYBRIDS—Our strain includes Each 50c; Dozen $5.00 MAINE SUNSHINE—Clear sulphur yel- variety of glorious shades of blue from low with no other shading. This we be- a the palest sky-blue through the inter- AGATHEA COELESTIS lieve is the finest variety in this color. mediates to the darkest blue colors. For BLUE DAISY— Pretty little dwarf ever- PELARGONIUM—White ground overlaid a mass effect of blue there is nothing to green plants, almost everblooming, being on each petal with crimson maroon cre- equal this strain of Delphinium. Sold in covered with small sky-blue daisy-like ating a replica of the old Pelargonium. mixture only. flowers, yellow centered. Fine for bor- Large blooms. Spicy perfume. 29c each; $2.50 dozen ders, edgings and the rock garden, bloom- SCARLET KING—The petals are creamy ing winter and in summer, sun or half- white with centers of bright red. Flow- GAILLARDIA shade. ers are of good size and substance. Stems PORTOLA HYBRIDS—Select seedlings of 3 for 40c; $1.50 Dozen are long. the finest type, the flowers large and spectacular in appearance. Broad petals ASTER FRIKARTI All Above Varieties, 35c Each of rich coppery scarlet, heavily tipped COLLECTION OF SIX: $1.85 The sensational new large-flowered per- with gold. ennial aster. In bloom from late spring 3 for 40c, $1.50 dozen until midwinter with clear lavender blue CARNATIONS centered. flowers, yellow Very valuable Ready February 1st GERANIUMS as a cut flower. YOUR BUTTON-HOLE FAVORITES E. G. HILL— Best salmon pink variety. Each 40c; Dozen $4.00 Single flowers. ELEANOR—Salmon pink. Free bloomer. GERTRUDE PEARSON—One of the fin- NEW DEAL WARD— Deep pink. A de- est. Pure rose-pink with large white cided improvement over all the previous eye. Single flowers. Ward varieties. JACQUERIE— Probably the finest dark- PATRICIAN—Will be one of your favor- crimson single Geranium. ite Whites. Very free flowering. MME. BUCKNER—Snow white flowers. PETER FISHER—Lovely shade of pink. Free bloomer. Double. POTENTATE—Solid purple. Long stems. MAXINE KOVALESKY—An unusual col- or the nearest approach to orange. PURITAN—One of the best white sorts. — Long stems. Fragrant. Single. OBERLE— Deep coral rose, white eye. CLOVE crimson. Clove fra- RED —Deep Single, large flowers. grance. Fine stems. Splendid keeper. PAUL CRAMPBEL—Generally recognized ROSE CARESS— Flowers large and full. as one of the best scarlets. Double. Beautifully formed. Strong stems. Color VELMA—Velvety garnet. Red. Large rose-pink. clusters. Single. VIRGINIA—Shell pink. Strong growing, 25c each; 3 for 70c; dozen $2.50 free flowering. Fragrant. Ivy-Leaved For covering banks, parkings, in window Price of the above 30c each; boxes, etc. 9 varieties, $2.50 Collection of CHARLES TURNER— Bright rose pink. See Carnations in beautiful natural color ETINCELANT— Intense orange-scarlet. Color Page 78. on 25c each; 3 for 70c; dozen $2.50 COLUMBINE (Aqullegia) GEUM (Avens) An extremely showy border plant growing Few flowers equal this favorite for gen- about 1 5 in. to 1 8 in. high and producing eral purposes. garden bright colored flowers in great profusion. LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS — Distinctly MRS. BRADSHAW— Bright scarlet. improved flowers that bloom profusely LADY STRATHEDEN— A rich golden over the airy, attractive foliage. yellow. 3 for 40c; Dozen $1.50 Either variety, 3 for 40c, 1.50 dozen. Plant Germain^s Perennials — Will Flower This Season All Items on This Page are Postpaid No Nursery Stock Shipped C. O. D. PELARGONIUMS MRS. LAYAL—The true Pansy faced pel- argonium. Upper petals dark purple. Lower petals white shaded carmine. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. TRAILING— Bright cerise flowers shad- ed white towards center. Small blooms in profusion. Wonderful for ground cover. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. (See Pelargoniums, Pages 74 and 75) PENTSTEMON SOUTHGATE GEM—One of the very de- sirable perennials for the garden. Fox- glove-shaped flowers in shades of red and pink on strong, sturdy eighteen-inch stems. 3 for 40c; $1.50 per dozen PHLOX PERENNIAL PHLOX Esther Read Daisy Hardy, gorgeously colored, exquisitely DAISY fragrant, easily grown. Strong field divi- MARCONI inches across. sions, bloom continuously throughout Great shaggy flowers four One of the finest types for cutting. Very Mesembryanthemum Brownii summer and fall. much in demand by florists. Snow white BRILLIANT Large trusses of brilliant — with yellow center. Stems often two and crimson flowers set off by a darker cen- GERBERA one-half feet long. Blooms over a long ter. RED SHADES—This color is so much period. 50c each; 3 for $1.35 B. COMTE A pretty shade of purple wanted that we have made selections — VERBENA crimson. Dark eye. and separations so that you can now overlaid with of the colors. A garden favorite. The plants offered order these shades which have been pre- ECLAIREUR—One new rosy with lighter halo. are all grown from cuttings and therefore viously hard to secure. Brilliant magenta of the oldest of are true to color, size and type. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. MRS. JENKINS—One family, pure white. BEAUTY OF OXFORD—Clear pink. (For Gerberas in mixture, see color the phlox silvery pink shad- BLUE TRIUMPH— Fragrant and the near- page 78.) PAINTED LADY—Soft ed salmon, bright red eye; large flowers. est to blue yet obtained. HERBS Bright red. R. P. STRUTHERS — Bright cherry red CRIMSON KING— Old fashioned garden herbs, perennials: SNOW WHITE—Pure white. with salmon shading. The eye is claret. 3 for 40c; $1.50 dozen CATNIP—(Nepeta Cateria). RIJNSTROOM—Clear rose pink with lav- CHIVES— (Allium Savitum). ender cast. Large compact trusses. VIOLET (Viola Odorata) SPEARMINT—(Mentha Spicata). salmon-pink overlaid with THOR—Deep FREY'S FRAGRANT—Color is vivid deep SAGE— (Salvia Officinalis). scarlet red a glow. Small eye. blue. Deep fragrance. Foliage is large, (Lavandula Vera). LAVENDER— 25c each; 3 for 70c stems are long and flowers held well Rosemarinus Officinalis). ROSEMARY— Collection of 8 Varieties, $1.75 above foliage. THYME. BROAD LEAVED — (Thymus SHASTA DAISIES 20c each; dozen $2.00 Vulgaris). PRINCESS OF WALES—Large and with 25c each; 3 for 70c; dozen, $2.50 Germain's have collected the best sorts for good stems several inches in length. Suc- cut flowers or garden decoration. HEUCHERA (Coral Bells) ceed best in partial shade. THE SHIRLEY— For low borders, rock GLOIRE DE VITRY— Immense white sin- 3 for 50c; dozen $1.75 gardens or partially shaded locations. gle flowers in abundance on long strong ROYAL ROBE—35c each, 3 for $1.00. for The bright red flowers on wiry stiff stems stems. 3 40c; Dozen $1.50 (See Color Page 79) Unique in type, out- are unusually attractive. Blooms all NEW DOUBLE— through late spring and early summer. standing in character. This wonderful 3 for 40c; $1.50 per Dozen new perennial characterized by clear white petals with contrasting yellow center. MARGUERITE Free flowering. Use them in the perennial border, as Each 25c; Dozen $2.50 specimen plants, or to good advantage SNOWDRIFT DAISY — A recent intro- as borders along driveways and walks. duction and a distinctly new type. Long, Fine for cutting. graceful snow-white petals forming fluffy BOSTON YELLOW—Single clear yellow. flowers. The golden center shows through SINGLE WHITE—A very floriferous va- just enough to add a touch of color. riety. 25c each; 3 for 70c Each 25c; Dozen $2.50 MESEMBRYANTHEMUM BROWNII ESTHER READ DAISY One of the showiest Ice Plants. Plant This is without doubt one of the fin- grows into a mound shaped mass which est cut flowers that we have today. when in bloom is completely hidden by The blooms are pure white and com- the copper pink tiny flowers. A plant pletely double and are produced in in full bloom is a never forgotten sight. large quantities from June to Novem- 3 for 40c; dozen $1.50 ber. The plants are vigorous and free NIEREMBERGIA flowering and produce the blossoms on HIPPOMANICA — (Blue Cup Flower.) tall erect stems. This variety has Plant produces a mass of flowers from found favor in the east and large quan- early spring to frost, requires plenty of tities of blooms are shipped from Cali- sun and very Jittle water. Grows 10 in. fornia daily. Bound to be a favorite to 12 in. tall and 2 feet across, becoming in your cut flower garden. a solid mass of blue flowers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00 3 for 50c; $1.75 dozen Columbine (Aqiiilegia) 63 Germain's CHRYSANTHEMUMS Plant the Queen of the Autumn for a Beautiful Fall Garden All items on This Page Are Postpaid—No C. O. D. Shipments READY FOR SHIPMENT APRIL 1st From the large type, through the Korean Hybrids, Feathery Class, and Pompons, you will find every desirable form or color for your fall garden. All Germain's plants are propagated from strong soft wood cuttings and established in 21/2-inch pots. LARGE FLOWERING TYPES CHRYSANTHEMUM CULTURE Here you find the very large flowered This class of plants require fairly rich varieties, those grown commercially and soil and plenty of water all through sum- in the garden for SIZE! To obtain the mer and fall months. You will have bet- maximum size, disbudding must be prac- ter results with planting during April, ticed, otherwise they grow into large May and June than you will with earlier spray-like flowers. planting. Large flowering types should incurve. ALBATROSS—Pure white Very be disbudded, if you want to get the large with good stem and foliage. large flowers. Plants should be cut back, BARBARA PHILLIPS — Glowing yellow. if they get too tall, but never cut back Flower of enormous size. Reflex type. after July 10th. BLAZING GOLD— Intense golden yellow, globular form. Perfect stem and foliage. RAYONNANTE TYPE BONNAFFON A fine yellow. Large Alaskamum — A new type of Chrysanthemum with much sized flower. Incurve type. appeal. Long cord shaped petals so ar- NEW ALASKAMUM DETROIT NEWS A very popular variety. — ranged as to create a distinctive type. Color deep glowing bronze. Incurve. A striking new type of Chrysanthemum MISS GENA Rosy mauve ELIZABETH ARDEN—Large strawberry HARWOOD — of splendid, uniform habit, with masses apricot. pink with a silvery reverse, very showy of very large flowers. Color is pure and a fine grower. Incurve. RAYONNANTE— Pale rose. white with long petals reflexing from a GARNET KING—Very fine dark red. Re- WHITE RAYONNANTE—Good wine. bright golden center. Grows to immense flex type. Unusually free flowering. 20c each; $2.00 dozen size even when six or seven stems are GRACE STURGIS—Very showy wine red left on each plant. Foliage dark green, with silvery reverse. Reflex type. stems very strong. Splendid sturdy sub- GWEN PATTON—Beautiful incurve of stance, takes water well and keeps for a nearly true pink. Very popular. long time when cut. Has an exception- INDIAN CHIEF—Deep reddish bronze ally long blooming period. This variety with gold reverse. Diameter when dis- is also adapted to pot culture and even budded seven inches. Holds color well. when grown by this method very large MARGARET GRAHM — Pure white in- flowers can be obtained. curve, easy to grow. Very fine dark fol- Exceptionally Fine Strong Plants iage and stem. 50c each. MARK TWAIN—A fine bronze incurve with flowers six and one-half inches in POMPONS diameter. Blooms about Thanksgiving. GOLDEN CHARM — Bright gold with PERCY LANCASTER—Large shaggy in- good substance. curve with broad petals. Color is deep HIGHLIGHTS Large button type. Light old rose with a silver reverse. A showy — pink with dark rose dot at center. variety and one that is sure to please. POCKETT'S CRIMSON — A very large IRENE—Upright wiry stems. Pure white. flower on a strong growing plant which PEGGY POESCH — Glowing apricot has fine foliage. Color is crimson with a bronze. gold reverse. Incurve type. ROBIN HOOD—Dark red. Flowers one ROSE DAY A very large loose incurve. — and one-half inches across. Bright lavender pink. Semi-reflex type. Rayonnante Type THYRA Deep rose pink. Long lasting TEKONSHA—Deep bronze incurve. Fine- — flower. ly formed flower. NEW KOREAN HYBRIDS 20c each; $2.00 dozen. WILLIAM TURNER—Without doubt one In a class by themselves are these new of the largest of the white incurves. early flowering Chrysanthemums. These SPIDER AND FEATHERY TYPES Color glistening white. new creations suggest the Gerbera in type BESS YELLOW AMBASSADEUR—A fine yel- and color and are enhanced by Chrysan- WITT—A bronzy orange. Narrow low incurve. Strong grower. themum characteristics. Cut with their petals. 25c each; $2.50 dozen. entire branching sprays, they offer hun- BUNBU—Deep lavender of a spider type. dreds of blossoms on a single branching Tall grower. stem. LAVENDER FEATHER—Very tall. Deep APOLLO— Bronze, red and gold. Very lavender. colorful. SUE JONES—Large yellow spider. Ex- DAPHNE—Lovely Daphne-pink. A very cellent for cutting. popular shade. UNIQUE—Deep wine red. Long narrow MARS—Deep amaranth-red. An unusual tubular petals. color. 25c each; $2.50 dozen MERCURY — Coppery bronze and red. Fine with fall foliage. CASCADE VARIETIES 20c each; $2.00 dozen Their natural pendant habit makes them NEW CUSHION MUMS ideal for balconies, window boxes or pot culture. They should be grown on stakes Dwarf compact plants covered with hun- and when ready to bloom stakes should dreds of blossoms from September until be removed to make the branches hang frost. Flowers entirely hide the foliage. gracefully. CHAMPION CUSHION— Deep bronze. ANNA—Very popular white single. HARVEST GOLD—Delicate yellow. BIJO— Light pink. Single. QUEEN CUSHION—White. LITTLE PRINCESS—Golden yellow anem- THE MAJOR— Bright salmon-pink. one-type. Large Flowering Type 20c each; $2.00 dozen 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 64 Plant Germain s IRIS For Stately Beauty and Color No Nursery Stock Shipped C. D. ALL IRIS ARE POSTPAID. white of LORELEY—S. honey yellow; F. ultramar- PURISSIMA- —A superb pure ine blue with cream border. Beautifully great size, fine form and heavy sub- contrasted. 24 in. stance. 25c; 3 for 50c 25c; 3 for 50c PRESIDENT PILKINGTON—A magnlfi- LOS ANGELES—Great white flowers S. cent, large, perfectly formed flower of are faintly edged blue with the blue style outstanding color, S. pure buff, F. laven- arms. Early. 40 in. der-blue. 46 in. 25c; 3 for 50c 25c; 3 for 50c MISS CALIFORNIA Gigantic lilac pink. — SAN DIEGO—Derives its huge size from The shade of this one is quite distinct El Capitan, one of its parents, and its and it surely has every attribute that deep rich color from Souv. Mme. Gaudi- one could wish for in a perfect flower. chau. Very showy, deep rich blue-violet. 48 in. 46 in. 35c; 3 for $1.00 25c; 3 for 50c MOKI—A big, bold, brownish bronze SENSATION — A beautiful self-colored that deserves a place in every garden. Los Angeles We aniline-blue of great poise and elegance. have never grown an iris that produced so The substance is heavy, S. beautifully Abbreviations and Definitions many perfectly formed blooms per plant arched, F. flaring and stems tall and S. —STANDARDS—the upstanding petals. as Moki. sturdy. Fragrant. Late. F. —FALLS—the three lower petals. 35c; 3 for $1.00 25c; 3—for 50c BICOLOR—Standards of one shade and NARANJA—A rich, clear deep yellow SHINING WATERS "A reflection of the falls of another. with definite cast of orange on the falls. clear blue skies in still shining waters." BRONZINO — Standards frosty golden Buds are pure orange just before thev Firm wax-like texture. Gigantic flowers bronze, falls rich coppery bronze—a color open. Blooms of good size and form. on three to four branched stems. 48 in. combination of great richness. 50c; 3 for $1.25 35c; 3 for 70c 75c each; 3 for $1.50 SIERRA BLUE—This outstanding variety BURNING BRONZE—A true bronze with has no peer for smooth finish and grace- a depth of color that defies description. ful form. Color is a soft clear blue with Close inspection reveals an undertone of no veining. 42 in. rich brown which accounts for the un- 35e; 3 for 70c usual warmth and vitality of this flower SOUV. DE MME. GAUDICHAU—S. Brad- 75c each; 3 for $1.50 ley's violet; F. brilliant blackish purple. DOGROSE—An unique lavender pink Iris. 25c; 3 for 50c Very tall and striking in a clump. A pro- SUNOL—A golden tan self, with pale lific bloomer with many flowers to each lavender cast on the falls. Introduced in stem. 40 in. California, it does well everywhere, and 35e; 3 for 70c is one of the favorite tan blends. Of ideal EASTER MORN—Pure sparkling white, form and well branched. 36 in. with a satiny sheen and a glowing yellow 35c; 3 for 70c center. A strikingly beautiful flower. WM. A. SETCHELL—The largest Iris we 25c; 3 for 50c have ever seen. Flowers are seven inches ELEANOR BLUE—Soft campanula blue tall and three and one-half to four Inches with a flush of deeper chicory blue in wide. Standards steel blue, falls deep the center of F. Soft brown haft and violet blue. prominent yellow beard. $1.00, 3 for $2.50 35c; 3 for 70c VERT GALLANT—S. soft rose, F. Dahlia FRIEDA MOHR—The flower stems aver- Carmine. Conspicuously marked at the age 48 in. in height, the blooms measure Helios haft with yellow and brown. Oval flow- 6V2 from top of S. to tip of F. Luminous ers of fine smooth finish. Tall and orchid pink blooms. NATIVIDAD—Standards and falls are stately. 50 in. 35c; 3 for 70c creamy white with the center lighted with 25c, 3 for 50c GOLDEN LIGHT—A seedling of Euphony clear soft yellow concentrated at the base with the distinctive form and size of that of the stands and falls. lovely ruffled variety. The difference lies 35c; 3 for 70e in the rich orange-cinnamon color—new NEON— S. bronzy gold, F. velvety car- in the tan group. 40 In. mine. Beard, bright gold. A luminous 35c; 3 for 70e color combination. HAPPY DAYS—Blooms measure 7 in. 35c; 3 for 70c from top to bottom and are a clear deep ORMOHR—A giant flower of gray lav- yellow, F. being slightly darker than S. ender veined violet. There is a faint The flower stalks carrying seven or eight rosy glow over the entire blossom. Per- huge blooms. haps the finest iris grown. Stems forty 25c; 3 for 50e inches tall. Previously sold at $25.00 HELIOS —• S. pure lemon, beautifully per rhizome. formed. F. same color with very delicate $5.00 each light brown and clear purplish-rose reticu- PINK JEWEL—Standards and falls are a lations almost invisible when flower is bright pinkish lilac with fa s overlaid opened. 25c; 3 for 50e with glowing tourmaline pink. JUNALUSKA—One of the finest novel- 25c; 3 for 50c ties, a unique blend of red, copper and PINK SATIN—A delightful light pink rose. You'll treasure this garden flower. with a smooth and soft satiny finish, 38 in. 50c; 3 for $1.00 Distinct from others of its color class. LODESTAR-—One of the last to flower, 46 in. this bright combination of glittering yel- 25c; 3 for 50c low S. and very dark brownish F, will be a PORTOLA—Yellow standards and chest real highlight in your garden. Flowers nut red falls, edged yellow. Fine habit are of perfect formation, lavishly pro- Late. 33 in. duced. in. 30 35c; 3 for 70c 50c; 3 for $1.25 Vert TSollont 65 A GERMAIN'S PREFERRED PLEASE NOTE FOR BEAUTY, When any item on this page is to be shipped by express or truck line which AND ENHANCED is at the customer's expense add 1 Oc per item for crating charge. Crating charge does not include shipping cost. NO NURSERY STOCK SHIPPED C.O.D. BOUVARDIA HUMBOLDTII — A low growing shrub that produces clusters of tubular white flowers of exotic fragrance. Thrives best in partial shade. $1.00 each; ($1.15 postpaid.) BRUNFELSIA FLORIBUNDA—This shrub produces many fragrant blooms a good part of the year. Flowers open to a deep mauve, fading with age through blue and lavender to white. $1.00 each; ($1.15 postpaid.) Abelia Floribunda CESTRUM PARQUI (NIGHT-BLOOMING Splash bright-, early-spring color into JASMINE)—Medium sized shrub, yellow- shady nooks with ish green leaves and stems, with clusters GERMAIN'S AZALEAS! of cream-colored flowers, intensely fra- APPLE BLOSSOM— Pale pink blossoms grant at night. flaked with rose. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) CHERRY RIPE — Single cherry red Camellia Purity flowers completely cover the plant. CAMELLIAS CORAL BELLS— Bright rose pink. Dou- ble and free flowering. Beautiful evergreen shrubs, flowers of FIREFLY—This variety has beautiful exquisite beauty. The addition of peat clear orange-red flowers. moss or leaf mold in equal parts with HINODIGIRI ROSEA—A lovely shade the soil will give them the proper soil of pink which creates a gay mass. conditions. Hardy down to ten degrees. SANTOi — An exquisite shade of BELLE ROMANA—A striking variegated creamy light pink. variety. Most of the big double flowers SALMON QUEEN— Deep salmon, one are light pink, splashed with crimson. of the most striking of all. $2.75 each; ($3.00 postpaid.) SERAPHIM—Delicate light pink blos- CHANDLERI ELEGANS—The most spec- soms. Profuse bloomer. tacular of all Camellias. Great seven-inch Any of the above in five-inch pots rose pink flowers lightly splashed with 85c each; Postpaid, $1.00. white. $2.75 each; ($3.00 postpaid.) One each of the above 8 varieties, COLONEL FIREY — Rich glowing crim- $6.25 son. Beautifully shaped flowers five inch- petals into Collection of 8, $7.35 postpaid es across. The many open out a full broad imbricated bloom. ABELIA FLORIBUNDA—New, graceful, $2.75 each; ($3.00 postpaid.) colorful, easily grown. Flowers almost JORDAN'S PRIDE (Herme) — Five-inch fuchsia-like, attractive in color. flowers of light rose pink with a broad 85c each ($1.00 postpaid.) irregular border of white around each ASTER FRUTiCOSA — A shrubby aster. petal. One of the few fragrant Camel- Hibiscus Agnes Gault Completely covered with sky blue flowers lias. $2.25 each; ($2.50 postpaid.) in early spring and flowering in from COTONEASTER PARNEYI—A new cot PROF. SARGENT—A deep scarlet flower six to eight weeks. Likes full sun and oneaster from China. Large clusters of three inches across with a very full peony a well-drained soil. brilliant red berries. Very striking. type center. Blooms very freely. 85c each ($1.00 postpaid.) 75c each; (90c postpaid.) $2.50 each; ($2.75 postpaid.) DAPHNE ODORA — Those who want ROSITA—Very full medium size flowers sweet scented flowers get a superabun- of bright rose pink. A fast vigorous grow- dance of perfume when this plant blooms. er with every flower perfect. Planted in well-drained soil in semi-shade $2.25 each; ($2.50 postpaid.) it soon becomes one of the prized pos- SEE BACK COVER FOR ALL THE sessions of the garden. ABOVE IN COLOR. $1.50 each; $1.65 postpaid.) POPULAR CAMELLIAS DIOSMA ALBA (Breath of Heaven) - DIA KAGURA—Deep rose red flowers Dwarf and bushy with feather-like foli- streaked with white. The earliest to age, very fragrant. Small white, star- bloom. shaped flowers. $2.75 each; ($3.00 postpaid.) 85c each ($1.00 postpaid.) FANNY BOLIS Enormous petals loose- DIOSMA PULCHRUM (Pink Diosma)— — ly arranged. Color red blotched white. pink form, very similar in its requirements $2.50 each; ($2.75 postpaid.) and habits to Alba. JULIA DRAYTON — Brilliant scarlet flow- 85c each ($1.00 postpaid.) ers five inches across. Very spectacular, GARDENIAS (Cape Jasmine) $3.00 each; ($3.25 postpaid.) Waxy, white, delightfully fragrant, dou- KUMASAKA — Rose pink blooms of ble flowers. Glossy-leaved shrub. Grows giant size. Prolific bloomer. One of the best in a semi-shaded location and an finest varieties grown. acid soil, which you can obtain by using $2.75 each; ($3.00 postpaid.) Leaf Mold or Peat Moss. Plenty of water, PINK PERFECTION — Shell pmk fully well drained soil suits Cape Jasmine best. double flowers. The most popular of all. Do not over-water. $2.00 each; ($2.25 postpaid.) MYSTERY—A new variety with blos- PURITY— Fully double snow white flow- soms measuring over four inches across. ers, beautifully formed. Aster Fruticosa $1.25 each; ($1.40 postpaid.) $2.25 each; ($2.50 postpaid.) 66 EVERGREEN SHRUBS PLEASE NOTE FOR PRIVACY When any item on this page is to be VALUE shipped by express or truck line which PROPERTY 1 Oc is at the customer's expense add per item for crating charge. Crating NO NURSERY STOCK SHIPPED C.O.D. charge does not include shipping cost. HIBISCUS One of the most colorful group of plants grown in California with its vivid flowers and bright glossy foliage. Tender to frost but usually starting from the base again and flowering that year. AGNES GAULT—The finest of all. Im- mense single coral pink flowers. Always in flower. PEACHBLOW—A pleasing shade of light pink. Double. Holmskioldia Sanguinea SINGLE RED—The brightest colored and most profuse bloomer of all. LILAC (EASTERN)—An old-fashioned fa- DOUBLE RED—Rich double red. vorite. Single purple or white. Grafted $1.00 each; ($1.15 postpaid.) plants. HOLMSKIOLDIA SANGUINEA — Either $1.25 each; ($1.40 postpaid.) shrub or climber is this brick red flow- LILAC (PERSIAN)—An attractive shrub ering plant that might be mistaken for with cut leaves and slender arching a bougainvillea at a distance. Flowers branches becoming covered with clusters almost the entire year. Plant in full sun. of small lilac colored flowers. each; 85c ($1.00 postpaid.) $1.00 each; ($1.15 postpaid.) King Fuchsia Storm MYRTUS COMMUNIS COMPACTA (Dwarf Myrtle)—Dense and compact with FUCHSIAS—BUSH VARIETIES small dark shiny leaves. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) AMY LYE—Single flowers of Coral-Or- ange with waxy white sepals. NANDINA DOMESTICA (Heavenly Bam- boo)—Rich red leaves when young, dark BLUE MOON — Semi double corolla. green later, beautiful coppery tones in Nearest to true blue. Sepals bright red. winter, red berries in the fall. CALIFORNIA— Bright orange with sepals 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) of coral pink. Tall growing. DISPLAY—Deep rosy pink. Single. NERIUM—"Oleander" FIREFLY — Luminous vivid red color, Brilliant, showy flowers and light calyx and corolla of the same tone. green foliage. LORD BYRON—Deep velvety purple and ATROPLENISSIMA—Dark blood red. scarlet; single. MRS. ROEDING— Double salmon. SINGLE WHITE. NONPAREIL Rich violet and waxy — DOUBLE PINK. white; double. Any of the above Oleanders PHENOMENAL — Bright scarlet sepals, 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) purple corolla; double. PLUMBAGO CAPENSIS — Semi-climbing STORM KING—Double White center, shrub covered for a long period with azure scarlet sepals. Very fine. blue flowers. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) FUCHSIAS—TRAILING OR BASKET Eastern Lilac VARIETIES HYDRANGEA BUTTERFLY—Single Corolla rose ben- OTASKA Too well known to need any gal. Sepals and base of corolla—crimson. — description. Each year, however, finds Very large. them being produced with larger flowers CASCADE Large single flowers of pink, — and better colors. We offer the improved salmon and cerise. large flowered, strong growing type that CLARET CUP—Pale carmine sepals and does well in shade or semi-shade. corolla of Rose Bengal. Sepals recurved. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) MARINKA— Free bloomer. You'll like ILEX CORNUTA — A holly that has these large single flowers of vivid red. adapted itself as readily to our Southern MOLESWORTH — Double corolla snow California conditions as Ilex Aquifolia white. Broad upturned sepals are scar- (more generally known as English Holly) let. Very showy. did in England. Deep green in color of foliage; red berried. One can look for- ALL FUCHSIAS LISTED 65c each; ward to a generous planting in Califor- (75c postpaid.) nia. $1.00 each; ($1.15 postpaid) EUGENIA MYRTIFOLIA (Brush Cherry) LAVANDULA VERA (Lavender) — The — Glossy green leaves, reddish on the old-fashioned Sweet Lavender. Soft gray new growth with flowers and berries. foliage and fragrant lavender flowers. each; postpaid.) 75c (90c 75c each; (90c postpaid.) HELIANTHEMUM OCYMOIDES — Sul LEPTOSPERMUM LAEVIGATUM (Austra- phur yellow flowers with a purple eye lian Tea Tree) —Large and spreading with at the base of the petal, set against a grayish green foliage and a profusion contrasting background of gray foliage. of small white flowers. 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) Eugenia Myrtifolia 67 — CONIFERS-TREES-SHRUBS-VINES PLEASE NOTE When any item on this page is to be shipped by express or truck line which is at the customer's expense add 10c per item for crating charge. Crating charge does not include shipping cost. TREES Nothing improves the looks of your home like trees do. Besides enhancing the value of your property they supply the much needed shade in the hot summer months. ACACIA BAILEYANA—Fern-like, silvery blue-green foliage. Completely covered in the spring with great sprays of lemon- yellow flowers. $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) ACACIA FLORIBUNDA (Everblooming Acacia) —• Fast-growing, upright. Long, narrow leaves, creamy yellow flowers. $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) BAUHINIA PURPUREA (Orchid Tree)— Medium-sized tree. Two-lobed leaves, ( showy flowers 3" across, deep pink to purple. Helianthemum Ocymoides $1.25 each; ($1.40 postpaid.) CERATONIA (Carob Tree or St. John's PLUMBAGO WILMOTTIANA—A beauti- Nandina Bread) Symmetrical shape and dense, ful deep blue flowering shrub that bears — glossy, evergreen foliage. masses of flowers throughout a large part CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS (Italian Cy- $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) of the year. Grows to a height of 4 press) —Tall, slender, and erect. Plant it feet and does well in sun or part shade. EUCALYPTUS FICIFOLIA (Scarlet Flower- for gateway, arches, etc. Large 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) ering) — and dark glossy green $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) leaves with great clusters of brilliant JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS PFITZERIANA PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA—Round-headed crimson flowers. (Pfitzer's Juniper)—Bushy, wide-spread, shrub with deep, glossy green foliage and $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) horizontal branches. small fragrant orange-blossom-like flow- EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (Blue Gum)— $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) ers. The most widely planted for windbreaks (Coast Red- 75c.each; (90c post-paid.) SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS and fuel. wood)—California Redwood, excellent for PITTOSPORUM UNDULATUM — Large 80c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) street, parkway, garden. deep green, glossy undulated leaves. Its JACARANDA MIMOSAEFOLIA — Round $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) yellowish white flowers are very fragrant. head of light green, fern-like foliage. Vio- THUYA ORIENTALIS AUREA NANA Excellent for a tall hedge, or for founda- let-blue flowers in spring. Dwarf habit, compact and symmetrical tion plantings where a large handsome $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) Bright golden tint. mass of foliage is desired. LAGERSTROEMEA INDICA (Crepe Myr- $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) 75c each; (90c postpaid.) tle)—Low-growing trees bears an abun- dance of pink crepe-like flowers in spring PRUNUS ILICIFOLIA (Catalina Cherry)— GERMAIN'S VINES and summer. A native shrub that is much like holly in ANTIGNON LEPTOPUS (Rosa de >^an- $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) appearance, makes a large shrub or small tana) —Showy pink blossoms. tree. A rapid grower. MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA (Southern 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) Magnolia) —• Dark green, heavy, glossy 75c each; (90c postpaid.) BOUGAINVILLEA (Crimson Lake) Crim- foliage. Large white fragrant flowers 6" — son flowers. Due to their peculiar root PUNICA GRANATUM NANA (Dwarf to 8" across. structure which cannot be disturbed Pomegranate)—Four feet. A miniature $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) Bougainvilleas must be shipped in con- Pomegranate with fresh green foliage, STERCULIA DIVERSIFOLIA (Bottle Tree) tainers and by express only. None can many bright scarlet flowers and small —Narrow, tapering trunk, bright green mailed $1 .50 Full be crimson fruits. Almost evergreen. foliage. Excellent for narrow parkways. sun. Coast or desert. BIGNONIA CHERERE (Red Trumpet Vine) $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) Evergreen. Long, tubular, blood-red 75c each; (90c postpaid.) — ULMUS PARVIFLORA (Evergreen Elm)— flowers, yellow at base. One of the fin- PYRACANTHA FORMOSIANA — Com- A beautiful Elm bringing the beauty of est vines. pact growth, small bright green leaves this tree in an evergreen form. Small 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) leaves and slender drooping branches giv- and berries of brightest Christmas red in GELSEMIUM SEMPERVIRENS—A slender ing the effect of a Weeping Willow. A enormous clusters. twining vine, rapid growing and hardy, postpaid.) magnificent lawn specimen. 85c each; ($1.00 covered in spring with golden-yellow, $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) PYRACANTHA YUNNANENSIS—Similar fragrant, bell-shaped flowers. in form to Pyracantha Crenulata with 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) larger leaves and more vigorous growth CONIFERS LONICERA HALLEANA (Hall's Honey- and great masses of red berries that re- CEDRUS DEODARA—This rapidly-grow- suckle)— Fragrant white flowers changing main on the plant for months. yellow. ing Cedar is ideal for your lawn or park- to 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) ways. Towering pyramidal form. 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) $1.00 each; ($1.20 postpaid.) TECOMA CAPENSIS (Cape Honeysuckle) VIBURNUM SUSPENSUM — Spreading Thick, bright green foliage and bright and bushy, angled branches and large CUPRESSUS ARIZONICA (Arizona Cy- — red trumpet-shaped flowers. leaves, shiny and dark green. Flower press) — Bluish green, narrow pyramidal 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) clusters of white, tinged with pink. form. Good for hot, dry sections. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) 85c each; ($1.00 postpaid.) WISTARIA CUPRESSUS FORBESI — Thick silvery VIBURNUM TINUS (Laurustinus)—Me- green foliage. Rapid growing. Will not Produces long racemes of pea shaped dium-sized very dark green foliage and die out in center as does the Monterey flowers. Flowers appear in the spring be- large, flat clusters of flesh-colored blooms Cypress. Beautiful for specimen trees or fore the foliage. with a peculiar fragrance. hedges. CHINENSIS BLUE—Deep blue. 75c each; (90c postpaid.) 75c each; (90c postpaid.) $1.50 each; ($1.65 postpaid.) 68 — ENJOY RIPE BERRIES FRESH FROM YOUR AVAILABLE JANUARY TO ALL ITEMS ON THIS PAGE APRIL 10th ONLY OWN GARDEN No Nursery Stock Shipped C. 0. D. ARE POSTPAID LOGANBERRIES The fruit is large, long, and of attractive red color. Although it is slightly sour, you will prize it highly for jams and jel- lies and for mixing with raspberries and other berries in jams and preserves. Plant six feet apart in rows six feet across. Prices, prepaid; Each 20c; 10 for $1.75; $12.00 per 100. NEW THORNLESS LOGANBERRY—(See Color Picture, page 73.) YOUNGBERRY The fruit is very large and juicy, with a rich blended flavor you'll pronounce de- licious. Very dark red color, nearly black. Seeds are few in number and soft. The fruit is borne on long fruit stems. Plant Lloyd George Raspberry 6 feet apart in rows spaced 6 feet apart. 20c ea.; $1.75 per 10; $12.00 per 100. Prices: BOYSENBERRY 20c Each BOYSENBERRY— (See Color Page 73.) MARY WASHINGTON A variety that has come to 10 for $1.75 the front, grows very large and is very rust-resistant. 100 for $12.00 10 for 75c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for $3.50; $27.50 M. H I M A L A Y A—Wonderfully vigorous KLONDYKE grower; fruit fairly good size, almost The fruit is highly NEW PARADISE ASPARAGUS round, juicy and with small seeds. flavored and good The introduction of Paradise asparagus MACATAWA BLACKBERRY — A really quality, not overly marks the greatest advancement in as- luscious, sweet blackberry. Bush type re- sweet. Ripening sea- paragus since the Washington varieties quiring no support after the first season. son in California from were introduced several years ago. The The fruit is uniformly medium size, very April until July, being biggest factors in favor of Paradise are sweet, and firm with few seeds and prac- two distinct crops, one following imme- that it produces much heavier crops and tically no core. diately after the other. the flavor is improved. If you are rais- TEXAS WONDER—A very prolific bear- 25 for 85c; $3.00 per 100; ing asparagus for profit, you should in- ing variety that keeps exceptionally well. $25.00 per 1000. vestigate this variety, for you can double These have the good old fashioned black- DORSETT— (See Color Picture, Page 73.) your tonnage with no more expense. berry flavor, so much in demand. Does GEM EVERBEARING is large 10 for 75c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for best in the southern half of the country. — Gem a berry. The fruit is of good quality and 3.50; 1000 for $27.50, Postpaid. is produced continuously through the R A S P BE R R#EiS^. summer and fall. $1.25 per 25; $4.00 per 100; ARTICHOKE $35.00 per 1000. CUTHBERT (Cassberry) GREEN GLOBE—Grows to a height of ROCKHILL It is three to five with The fruit is sweet, very — absolutely the finest feet numerous branch- large, firm, and of fine flavored of all the ever-bearing kinds es. Plant roots about five feet apart. flavor, and borne in very you have ever tasted. You will be aston- 35c each; $3.00 per 10. large clusters. ished and delighted at the quantity, flavor Prices, prepaid 20c ea.; and size of the berries only a few months $1.75 per 10; after planting. Does not make runners. HORSERADISH $12.00 per 100. 10 for $1.30; 50 for $6.00; HORSERADISH—Grows best where it can 100 for $11.00 be supplied with abundant moisture. LLOYD GEORGE—A heavy yielder, the 2 for 35c; 10 for $1.50. fruit is of the highest quality and in im- mense clusters. The flesh is juicy and CURRANT the seed small. Prices, prepaid: 20c ea.; $1.75 per 10; CURRANT PERFECTION—Good quality; bright red; flavor rich, 1 $12.00 per 100. mild and sub-acid; exceedingly productive. You'll want this SODUS PURPLE—This is one of the fin- variety for the excellent jelly you'll be CHERRY — Stalks of est varieties for making jams and jellies. GIANT able to make. Its tart flavor is one very much desired. large size and excellent flavor. 35c each; 10 for $3.00. 25c ea.; $2.00 per 10; $18.00 per 100. One of the prime favorites in EVAN'S BLACK RASPBERRY—The fruit Rhubarb. Large divisions. is large, juicy, richly flavored and sweet. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; Bears large fine crops. GOOSEBERRY 35c ea.; $3.00 for 10; $20.00 for 100. 10 for $2.75. MUNGER BLACK RASPBERRY — Well GOOSEBERRIES — OREGON CHAMPION adapted to Southern California condi- — Medium large, round, fine quality. STRAWBERRY — Medium sized stalks tions. The largest and finest flavored Productive and free from mildew. Ex- smaller than the Cherry, equally desir- Black Raspberry you have ever seen. cellent for pies. able. Fine flavor, rich color. 20c ea.; $1.75 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 35c each; 10 for $3.00. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.75. 69 NOTICE Due to horticultural quaran- tine on deciduous fruit trees GROW YOUR we cannot ship to any sec- tions of the country except to the following California PLANT GERMAIN'S counties: Orange, Kiverside, No Nursery Stock Shipped C. O. D. San Bernardino, Imperial, San Diego, Ventura, the southern half of Santa Bar- APRICOTS bara County and Los Angeles $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. County with the exception of DERBY ROYAL—A decidedly improved variety. Large fruit, heavy bearing. Prob- Antelope Valley. ably the most satisfactory from every an- gle. ROYAL—A standard variety; dull yellow skin, orange cheek. Pale orange flesh; firm and juicv, with a rich flavor. July. ROYAL GOLD—(See color page 73.) TILTON — Large oval, slightly com- pressed; flesh firm, yellow, and part=; readily from the stone; heavy bearer. July. $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. Unless otherwise noted. DELICIOUS— Large, uniform, long and Apple Winesap tapering. Yellow skin with a crimson cheek. Fine grained white flesh. Juicy, crisp, sweet, slightly tart. November. NECTARINES GIANT HONEY—(See color page 73.) $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. New delicious apple. GOLD MINE— Its great red and yellow $1.75 each; $1.90, Postpaid fruits, with juicy white flesh, exceptional WINESAP — You'll never tire of this flavor and quality, make it among the standard late red apple, round, beauti- most beautiful of all Nectarines. August. fully colored, and of splendid quality. GOWER—-You'll find it perfect for home Dslicious Apple December. and commercial planting. Fruit very firm, Large, handsome WINTER BANANA — freestone, and splashed with crimson. De- fruits in clear wax yellow with a delicate licious flavor. Very early. July. ALMONDS aroma. blush. A delightful flavor and JOHN RIVERS A new nectarine that is $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. — September. becoming more popular with acreage TRANSCENDENT CRABAPPLE A beau JORDANOLO—A new almond highly rec- — planters. Produces abundant crops, has for California. tiful Siberian crab variety; large, red and ommended Southern Re- fine flavor, and is a heavy bearer each yellow. sists delayed foliage. An extremely large, year. August. vigorous tree, with dense foliage, bearing QUETTA—The large, highly-colored red heavy crops of large, long, soft-shelled with un- CHERRIES fruit is exceptionally beautiful nuts of superior quality. usually firm flesh. Because of this, it has $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. NE PLUS ULTRA—A sturdy and rather great commercial value. A good home BING A valuable market and shipping upright grower. Extremely prolific; pro- — fruit as well. Late July. Large size, firm fruit, heart- ducing its nuts in bunches. cherry. STANWICK—Almost globular, often as shaped and regular. Smooth, glossy, NON PAREIL—A beautiful tree of weep- large as a peach; pale skin, greenish- deep maroon skin. You'll like the sweet ing style growth. An extraordinary heavy white shading into deep rich violet in the flavor. June. and regular bearer. Very thin shelled nut. sun; white flesh, tender, juicy and de- BLACK TARTARIAN — Bright purple TEXAS PROLIFIC — Medium size nut; licious. August and September. shells well filled. A very heavy and reg- black with purple flesh. Thick, juicy, ular bearer. Of great value in polleniz- rich and delicious. A remarkably vigor- ing. ous, erect growing tree. June. P E A R S ENGLISH MORELLO—The standard late, red-juice, sour cherry. A superior variety $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. and excellent for canning. Large, dark BARTLETT— Large; smooth. Clear yel- red fruit. June. low. White flesh. Juicy, buttery and RICHMOND (PIE CHERRY)—Red; tart. highly perfumed. The most popular local Perfect for your cooking. Productive. variety. This early variety has no peer July. for marketing or canning. August. ROYAL ANN—A magnificent cherry of SECKEL—Small; regularly formed. Yel- the largest size; yellow, with a bright red low with russet red cheek; cream colored cheek. Firm, juicy and sweet. July. flesh. Rich, spicy, unusual flavor. Excels all others in quality. October. 1 WINTER NELIS—The finest winter va- FIGS riety produced. Medium size round fruit. $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid. Yellowish skin, cream colored flesh, rich, BROWN TURKEY—Large, long fruit of sweet juice. December. excellent quality. Purple color turning deeper as it matures. Rich strawberry red meat. Very sweet and juicy. On receipt of shipment unpack im- KADOTA—Medium sized with thin white mediately, and if not planted at once skin, white to pink pulp. One of the place the roots of the trees in a best for canning and preserving. trench, cover with soil, and water MISSION (CALIFORNIA BLACK)—Well thoroughly. Dig holes deep and large known local variety; large, dark purple to admit all the roots in their natural fruit, almost black when fully ripe. Ex- position. cellent for drying. Midsummer. Bartlelt Pear 70 NOTICE Deciduous fruit trees can be FRUIT shipped only during the OWN months of January, February and March as it is only at SELECT TREES that period that the trees are dormant and in condition to No Nursery Stock Shipped C. O. D be shipped. They are all han- ^ -MBJ, dled without earth on the PEACHES roots and are not carried in stock the remainder of the $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid year. Unless otherwise noted FREESTONE VARIETIES BABCOCK— (See color picture, page 73.) C. O. SMITH—A large variety with juicy, richly flavored white flesh. A steady pro- ducer not subject to the delayed foliation. Splendid for home orchard. July. EARLY ELBERTA—An early variety of the popular Elberta; ripens two weeks earlier and bears the same quality of de- licious fruit. Early August. EARLY IMPERIAL—This variety is the leading yellow freestone for commercial and home use. Medium size fruit with small pit; yellow skin, shaded crimson. Rich firm yellow flesh. Late June to July. ELBERTA—Very large. Golden yellow skin where exposed to the sun. The yel- J. H. Hale Peach low flesh Is juicy, rich, sweet and splen- didly flavored. The tree Is very prolific. PRUNES A perfect freestone and one of the most successful market varieties. August. $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid J. H. HALE—Smooth skin, almost fuzz- Elberta Peach FRENCH IMPROVED—Medium size, dark less. Very firm, yellow freestone; tender blue fruit; tender skin; flesh of fine tex- flesh of excellent quality. August. ture; rich and sugary. August-September. MILLER'S LATE late variety of large UINCE SUGAR—A fine variety. Dark purple, —A flavor. Flesh is firm, juicy, oval, very large and sweet. July. size and fine $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid and yellow in color. TRAGEDY—^Large, dark purple; yellow- PINEAPPLE— Large, smooth fruit, globu- ish green meat; rich and sweet. July. RIO OSO GEM. (Patent No. 84)—Verv lar in shape. A high quality variety with large, round. Brilliant dark crimson shad- unsurpassed pineapple flavor. PLUMS ing out to orange-red. The flesh is yel- low, firm, and has the finest flavor of $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid any peach you ever ate. August. WALNUTS RED SANTA ROSA—A new variety in $1.50 each; $1.65 each. Postpaid. 4-6 Foot Size, $2.75 each; $2.90 each, deep red with a late ripening date. A STRAWBERRY—A freestone peach that Postpaid. good shipper and useful in extending your is one of the best for home use. Medium season. July, EUREKA— Large oblong, soft shell, tight- size white with red cheek and delight- SANTA ROSA—-Very large. Deep pur- ly sealed. Tree vigorous grower, blight fully flavored white flesh. June. plish crimson with pale blue bloom. Yel- resisting, good producer, blooms late. low flesh, streaked crimson. June. CLINGSTONE VARIETIES PLACENTIA — A favorite in Southern SATSUMA Large, nearly California. Soft shell, large — round fruit; $1.35 each; $1.50 each. Postpaid white meats solid dark red color from skin to pit. Firm, of excellent quality. You'll want some ORANGE CLING—Large, yellow, heavy juicy. Extremely productive. August. for their shade. bearer and one of our best clings; fine WICKSON—Very large; yellow, overlaid CALIFORNIA BLACK — Excellent for shipper. In great demand by canners on with glowing carmine with a white heavy flavoring. Hard shelled. Makes a won- account of its early ripening. July. , bloom; flesh firm, sugary. August. derful shade tree. PEAK'S CLING (PALORA)—There is no $1.75 each; $1.90 each. Postpaid. better cling than this large fruited variety. POMEGRANATE Clear yellow skin with yellow flesh. A $1.00 each; $1.15 each, postpaid heavy bearer. Late August. WONDERFUL—Rich garnet pulp with an SIMS—Very large, roundish fruit. Gold- abundance of juice, dark as port wine; en yellow with a faint blush. Deep yellow exquisite flavor. flesh; of fine texture. Late August. STRAWBERRY CLING — Large yellow, striped with red. White flesh, red around SUB-TRQPICAURUITS pit. Heavy bearer. September. LOQUAT—Used for its fruit and also as an ornamental evergreen. One of the FLOWERING PEACHES earliest fruits in the spring and makes a $1.50 each; $1.65 each. Postpaid. fine jelly. Gal. cans. $1.00 each; $1.15 each, postpaid Bears great masses of double flowers STRAWBERRY GUAVA — Glossy leaves in spring before leaves appear. and strawberry- 1 ike fruit. Gal. cans. DOUBLE WHITE—Large flowered. 85c each; $1.00 each, postpaid EARLY RED A clear ruby red and FEIJOA — SELLOWIANA (Pineapple Guava) double. — Fruit egg size, combining the flavors PEPPERMINT STICK—Variegated of pineapple, raspberry and banana. Ex- red and white. cellent eaten fresh or for preserves, jel- lies, salads, etc. SAN JOSE PINK—Double pink. Early. 85c each; $1.00 each, postpaid Prunus Persica (Flowering Peach) 71 FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY PLANT CITRUS NO NURSERY STOCK SHIPPED C. O. D, Citrus Trees Must Go by Express or Truck Line Only at Customer's Expense. Due to high crating costs an additional charge of 50c per tree must be added to prices quoted on citrus. This ap- plies to truck line and express ship- ments. ORANGES $4.50 each; 10 for $42.50. NAVEL — The world-famous California orange. Large fruit, seedless, juicy, sweet and highly flavored. Ripens in November for your winter use. VALENCIA Sharing the popularity of Navel Orange — the Navel, it often brings the highest prices. Ripens after the Navel. Medium size fruit, few seeds, tender, sweet and / Eureka Lemon LEMONS v delicious. May to October. $4.50 each; $42.50 per 10. $5.00 each; $47.50 per 10. TAjNtSERINE EUREKA—This is the most popular va- ROBERTSON—Navel. Patent 126. Simi- $4.50 each; $42.50 per 10. riety. Almost thornless, practically seed- lar in appearance and equal in color, Very popular Mandarin variety. less. Fruit of even size and splendid DANCY— tenderness, flavor and juiciness to the sweet meat; few quality. Beautiful foliage and abundant Orange red skin; juicy finest Washington Navel, the new Rob- prolific. shade make this tree ideal for your seeds. Vigorous and ertson Navel Orange is outstanding for yard. il its remarkable habit of bearing enormous MEYER DWARF LEMON — This semi- crops year after year. For home plant- LIMES winter orange. dwarf Lemon is being extensively planted ing there is no finer $4.50 each; $42.50 per 10. throughout most of California because it MEXICAN—These are the strongly acid is quite hardy, much more so than any green fruits of small size you've seen in other lemon. The tree starts to bear GRAPEFRUIT soda fountains. The old standard variety. shortly after planting, producing large A semi-dwarf tree, ripening fruits all oval .fruit of excellent appearance and $4.50 each; $42.50 per 10. through the year. quality. The fruit is identical in its uses with any other lemon. MARSH'S SEEDLESS—Extra large, nearly SWEET—V/hile the fruits of this variety seedless. A very fine flavor. Best of all have the characteristic lime flavor the Gallon Container Size, $1.25 each. grapefruits. This strong grower and heavy juice is so sweet that you may use it Available in Meyer Lemon Only. bearer will keep you bountifully supplied. without sugar. Large and juicy. Think of the LUSCIOUS GRAPES you'll pick; the WONDERFUL JAMS and JEIUES you can make when you plant GERMAIN'S Grape Vines y. NIAGARA — The standard American MALAGA— Immensely productive, large green grape, holding the same rank loose bunches, with large, oval, yel- among green kinds that Concord holds lowish green berries. Early. in the blacks. Berries large, pale yellow, MUSCAT— Large, long and loose bunch- Genuine tender, sweet and juicy. August. es. Large berries slightly oval, pale am- Eastern 50c each; $5.00 dozen. ber when ripe, rich flavor. Medium. FOREIGN VARIETIES RED MALAGA—Deep red color with blue Concord bloom. Unusually delicious flavor. Ex- for $3.50 dozen. The World's 35c each; 3 $1.00; cellent shipping qualities. Midseason. Postpaid. Finest RIBIER (Gros Guilliaume) — Extra large BLACK Elongated seedless MONUKKA— berries on medium sized bunches. In- Variety for fruit of medium size in large clusters, tense blue-black color. The flavor and sweet, juicy, tasty. Early. JUICE AND JELLY beauty will please you. Midseason. 50c each; $5.00 per dozen. EMPEROR—Large clusters of big, oval, ship them THOMPSON SEEDLESS Widely planted Prices Are Postpaid. rose-colored berries. You can — long distances. Late. for raisins and market, is ideal for home ^ CONCORD — The most popular of all Very large bunches of small, FLAME TOKAY — Large bunches; large growing. American grapes. Black in color, with berries, sweet and mild. pale red or flame colored greenish-yellow bluish bloom, borne profusely in me- berries. Thick a Early. flesh. Midseason. dium sized bunches. Does well in Cali- skin; firm, sweet fornia, except in the regions of extreme- LADY FINGER (Rish Baba)— Fully two ZINFANDEL— Large, compact bunches; ly hot summers, and its rich flavor is just inches long. Long, olive-shaped, green- round dark purple berries covered with a the same when grown here as in the ish amber berries, slightly brown on side heavy bloom. You can grow them easily East. August. exposed to the sun. Late. in almost any climate. Midseason. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS! We can ship grapes to the following California counties only: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Tulare, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura. We can make shipments to all other states. 72 BLANK for PLANTS ONLY on Money Enclosed Please leave this Space Blank MAILORDER Amount DEPARTMENT Money Order 747 Terminal St. (PlERMAIhCS LOS ANGELES 21, GERMAIN SEED AND PLANT CO. v CALIF Check. , NON-WARRANTY. The Germain Seed and Plant Company gives no Cash. warranty, express or implied, as to the productivenese of seeds, bulbs or plants it sells and will not be .in any way responsible for the crop. Our liability in all instances is limited to the purchase price of seed Stamps. Date of Order.. TOTAL_ Name Please write your name plainly and give (Please prefix Mr., Mrs., or Miss) address in full. Street and No in stamps, (P. O. Box or R. F. D. No.) If remittance is made cash or register your letter. Post Office, County State. All Flower Seeds and Vegetable Seeds, by the packet and in bulk up to ten pound quantities Please check below how goods are to be sent are sent postpaid. Plants, Bulbs and Supplies a.re f.o.b. Los Angeles unless quoted postpaid in Mail Express Freight catalogue. OUR QUANTITY WANTED NAMES OF ARTICLES WANTED CHECK Cts. Order Blank for PLANTS ONLY CARRIED FORWARD THE SALES TAX California Customers please add to the total amount .01 to .14 No Tax .15 to .59 01 STATE RETAIL .60 to .99 02 of your order the State Sales Tax as follows: 1.00 to 1.39 _. .03 1.40 to 1.79 _ 04 SALES TAX 1.80 to 2.19.. 05 And 21/2% above tnis (Customers outside of California need pay no Sales Tax) amount. 72-A OUR QUANTITY PRICE CHECK WANTED $ Cts. BROUGHT FORWARD . ^1 This fine orchid has come to the forefront as a cut flower item. Produces long flower sprays having as many as twenty flowers on a stem. Blooms last on the plant for weeks and when cut will keep for over ten days. Color of flowers greenish yellow lined with crimson. A majestic specimen when in bloom. Grow in semi-shade in a mellow soil—one with plenty of leaf mold is best. Medium amounts of water and good drainage is essential. Can be grown as a pot plant in colder climates. Fine Strong Specimens—$8.50 Each Postpaid This orchid, a native of Guatemala, is perfectly at home in most any garden where frosts are not likely to occur. It also can be grown as a pot plant specimen indoors. Soil and culture same as for the Cymbidium. Flowers are borne three or four to a stem and the in- dividual flowers are five to six inches in diameter. Color yellow, lined and spotted dark brown. Deep golden yellow throat. Strong Plants $5.00 Each Postpaid. (Odontoglossum Grande) 72-B PLANT GROW GERMAIN'S YOUR OWN SELECT LUSCIOUS VARIETIES FRUITS BABCOCK PEACH ROYAL GOLD APRICOT The most important feature of the Babcock is that it will bear Probably as tine an addiiion a crop every year regardless to the fruit tree list as any of winter temperature. Most that has been introduced in peaches whenever we have a the past few years. A sport of very mild winter, react unfav- the Royal variety it has the orably and do not set a nor- distinct advantage of being mal crop and in many in- the first apricot on the market stances will not leaf out until same size, quality, with the summer. Babcock and sweetness as the Koyal. late in the ripens in late June, is white It will come in bearing in May fleshed, freestone, has a beau- with a heavy crop of the most tiful red cheek. It is of high delicious apricots you have sweet, juicy, and richly ever eaten. quality, flavored. $1.50 each $1.50 each $1.65 Postpaid $1.65 Postpaid Babcock Peach Royal Gold Apricot APPLE—GIANT HONEY For many years an apple has been sought ihat would bear in this climate. Here is the answer to that wish. Fruit is exceptionally large weighing from eight to sixteen ounces each and coming in clusters of from three to five fruits in a cluster The outside color is green with a red cheek. The meat is greenish white and the fruit is firm and exception- ally juicy. The flavor is very sweet and delicious This apple can be eaten fresh or can be used for cooking purposes. Strong Trees $1.75 each. $1.90 Postpaid NEW STRAWBERRY— "DORSETT" NEW THORNLESS LOGANBERRY Foi many years cirowers have hoped (Plant Pet. No. 82) to produce a berry that would be as For the home garden or the grower this early and as fine lookinq as the Klon Icrte introduction ranks higher than the com- dyke, and one which would be sweetei. mon Loganberry. It is earlier, produces over The Dorsett fills that need. It is the a longer period, and is more prolific, makes best money maker lor the commercial stronger canes and more vigorous plants. large strawberry grower and produces a Berries are larger with the same tang and crop. flavor. * * 25 for 8Sc; 100 ior $3.00 35c ea 10 ior $3.00: 100 tor S20.00 Postpaid. Postpaid. BOYSENBERRY The Best Berry Ever Grown Whether eaten fresh, canned, in jam or jelly, or in pies and tarts it is absolutely superior in every way to any other berry grown. ROOTED TIPS Each $ .20 10 for - - 1.75 - 100 for . 15.00 TRANSPLANTS Each $ .30 10 for - iSO 100 for 2000 Postpaid. 73 Loganberry Doisett Thomless 10 GERMAIN'S RARE THE GAYEST PERENNIAL The collection of twenty-four lovely Martha Washington Geraniums of- fered on these pages includes some of the largest and most beautiful in 1. Santa Monica—Light Pink. 2. Mackenson—Fiery Rose. 3. Marie Vogcl—Pink and Salmon. 4. Duchess of Cornwall—Maroon. 5. Mary Bard—White. 6. Salmon Queen—Salmon. 7. San Diego—Light Purple. 8. Springtime— Pink and White. 9. Easter Greeting — Bright Red. 10. Pink Giant—Rose Pink. n. Bella Donna—Cerise. 12. Sue Jarrett—Salmon Pink. 35c Each; Three for $1.00; Page ^sventY-ioui 13 21 PELARGONIUMS Geraniums IN THE FLOWER GARDEN America. These handsome plants with their deep green foliage and season- long riot of bloom cannot fail to be a source of joy and constant admiration. 13. Giant Venus—Salmon Shades. 14. Grandma Fisher— Bright Salmon. 15. Amanda—Glowing Scarlet. 16. Dark Presidio—Maroon and Pink. 17. Dieners Giant—Deep Pink. 1 8. Neuheit Faiss—Deep Lavender. 19. Ida Henley—Rose and Maroon. 20. Ruth McAfee—Salmon. 21. Lavender Quedlinburg—Lavender. 22. Gardener's Joy—White and Brown. 23. Carmine King—Cerise Red. 24. Sensation—Crimson. Dozen $3.75—Postpaid. Page Seventy-Zivo 18 23 14 20 24 GROW THE ROSES LOWELL THOMAS— Pat. 595 Magnificent chrome yellow flowers open from beautiful buds that are high centered and four inches across when fully opened. The plants are vigorous and flow- ers are carried on strong erect stems. Foliage is lustrous dark green. All American Winner. $2.00 each. Postpaid Charlotte Armstrong, Patent 455 CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG— Pat. 455 Lovely pointed buds of spectrum red PLEASE NOTE: Price: opening to flowers of deep satiny pink. quoted are for bare Petals are edged v/itti silver line. a root stock availabk This variety has special appeal in every stage of development. January to March. $1.50 each. Postpaid PINOCCHIO—Pat. 484 Extremely hardy and easy to grow. A prolific and continuous bloomer. The plants are literally covered from Spring to frost with great quantities of beautiful buds which are salmon-pink flushed with gold. Wher- ever seen this rose has created a sensation. Used by leading florists for corsages and bouquets. Plant is compact and upright. Makes a wonderful rose hedge. $1.25 each. Postpaid Pinocchio, Patent No. 484 (Copyright 1944 Armstrong Nurseries) MIRANDY Pat. 632 The All American Winner for 1943. Extra large flower with exquisite fragrance and unlike most varieties this rose does 76 best in warm weather. Rich deep dark red with black shadings. Plant is vigorous with dark green heavily tex- tured foliage $2.50 each. Postpaid. JUDGED THE FINEST HEART'S DESIRE— Pat. 501 Heart's Desire with its great blooms will be a rose that will eventually find its way into every rose garden in America. It has size, color, length of stem, vigor and fragrance that is unex- celled. Color is rich deep red that does not fade. No wonder it was selected of an All American Winner $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. Postpaid. jjciipse, i^atent No. 172 ECLIPSE—Pat. 172 After April 1 st when The long streamlined buds enhanced taken from containers by ornamental sepals is rich golden add 25c per rose to yellow without any shading. Petals prices listed. are large and tough, but not numerous averaging 20 to 25 This variety is very much admired by those who love per- fect rose buds. Heart's Desire, Patent No. 501 $1.25 each; 3 for $3.15, Postpaid, BEST REGARDS (Pat. Applied For) A glorious rose that we feel should be in every gar- den. Extra large buds opening to full centered flowers. The inside of petals is a brilliant shade of cardinal red with a deep yellow marking at the base of each. The outside of flower is a tyrian rose with a coppery oversheen. A vigorous grower and an exceptionally prolific bloomer. Open flowers are five to six inches across. $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, Postpaid. Best Regards, Patent 484 Mme. Chiang Kai Shek MME. CHIANG KAI SHEK (Pat. Applied For) This beautiful new rose received the coveted All Ameri- ::an Award. Long shapely buds develop on opening into lovely, large, full petaled flowers of exquisite frag- rance. In bud the flower is a buttercup shade which rhanges when the flower opens to a soft satiny creamy yellow, $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00, Postpaid. 77 PLANT GERMAIN'S QUALITY POINSETTIA—HENRIETTA ECKE Huge double blossoms in profusion. Poinsettias can- not be mailed after May 1st safely. From May to December they are sent express collect. 65c ea.; $6.50 doz. 75c ea.; $7.50 doz., postpaid. GERMAIN'S SINGLE GERBERAS LIRIOPE JABURAN An excellent garden plant and one Deep lavender blue, ideal for bor- ders. Foliage is graceful, about of the most beautiful of cut flowers. Extra large size in salmons, pinks, one-half inch wide and twelve inches long. Flowers in reds, yellows and their variations. August and Borne on long, wiry stems. Strong September. May be grown in colder climates indoors as a pot specimen. plants in mixed colors. 3 for $1.50. Postpaid. 3Gc each; $3.00 dozen. Postpaid 60c each; Barbara Brigham GERMAIN'S FLORIST QUALITY — CARNATIONS — 35c each; collection of 5 $1.65, Postpaid. STRELITZIA REGINAE—"Bird of Paradise" This flower with its combination of red, yellow, blue and orange is quite different from the average garden subject. Easily grown out of doors wherever oranges thrive or suitable for tub plant in colder sections. Strelitzia $2.00 ea.; $2.25 postpaid. PLANTS FOR LASTING BEAUTY BLETIA—Garden Orchid A hardy orchid from China that does well in shade. Produces great quantities of flowers throughout the summer. Splendid for cor- sages or table decoration. HYACINTHINA. Beautiful violet-mauve coloring, throat marked darker. ALBA. White flowers with lavender shading. Either of the above 50c each, 3 for $1.25, $5.00 per doz.. Postpaid. Violet — Royal Robe Clivia NEW HYBRID CLIVIA VIOLET—ROYAL ROBE best in dense shade and Clivias succeed Never before have you seen such deep- thrive under trees, in secluded nooks and deep lustrous violet blue color, such deli- patios. In California and the South they cate petals that open flat like a graceful are a distinctive feature of finer land- viola. Never before have you enjoyed scaping for shade, while in colder climates such a luscious scent—the very essence of outstanding pot plants for the they are fragrant Violet perfume. Yes, you'll have bringing new color and beauty as home, the most regal garden in town when you well as a touch of quality to any collec- plant Royal Robe, and to top it all the tion of plants. stems are 9 to 10 inches long. Price: 5" pot size SI.75 each; 6" pot size $1.00; 10 for $3.00, Postpaid. $2.25 each. Postage 25c per plant extra. Each 35c; 3 for Bletia—Garden Orchid Epidendrum —Lavendor Beauty Lily gI the Valley Bush EPIDENDRUM— LAVENDER BEAUTY A new color in this popular free-flowering orchid, a beautiful shade of laven- der. For pot culture or out- door use in frostless sec- tions. A fine pot plant for indoor gardens in colder climates. $1.50 each; $1.G5, Postpaid. EPIDENDRUM O'Brienian- um. Vivid Red— (not pic- tured) . $1.00 each; $1.15, Postpaid. LILY OF THE VALLEY BUSH A perennial that grows in the shade. Hardy to fif- teen degrees. Makes a beautiful filler for other flowers or splendid cut specimens by itself. Pro- duces flower spikes three jfeet long. Blooms from June to September. 50c each; 3 for $1.35, Postpaid. 79 GERMAIN SEED AND PLANT CO. MAIL ORDER DEPT. 739-749 TERMINAL ST. LOS ANGELES 21, CALIF.