Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. smear iter pbs h See a Est ome rN BE OA Fe oe as eel ena eel Memphis ide San Francisco RY-MORSE SEED CO n Gu e ro tl FER Det i S es @ S © oS * ana NA Ri A Sita NE 96 Years of Know How in Every Packet SCIENCE PLUS SOUND BUSINESS PRINCIPLES SINCE 1856 The roots of the Ferry-Morse Seed Co. reach back 96 years. That Ferry-Morse ultimately should become the world’s largest grower- distributor of home garden seeds seems in retrospect an almost foregone conclusion. For both the founders, D. M. Ferry and C. C. Morse, not only were men of high integrity but far ahead of their contemporaries in realizing that a successful seed business in- volved forward-looking science no less than sound business principles. Plant improvement by hybridizing is now an almost casually accepted fact. But long before the turn of the present century, the scientific development of better strains and varieties of Ferry’s Seeds was in progress. The first Ferry introduction was announced in 1868 and Detroit Dark Red, today the world’s most widely grown beet, was a Ferry introduc- tion of 1892. SEED BREEDING The now world-famous Ferry-Morse seed breeding stations were the outgrowth of this pioneering activity. Here, men long-expe- rienced in seed breeding are constantly at work creating flowers of better form, color, fra- grance, and vitality; vegetables of improved taste, yield, disease-resistance, and uniformity. The list of innovations is now long and impos- ing. As of this writing, there are over 300 Ferry-Morse introductions of record, ranging from the lowly parsnip to fabulous sweet peas. OVER 40,000 ACRES The various crops of Ferry’s Seeds are grown from the Company’s own pedigreed stocks on farms totaling more than 40,000 acres. These farms are scattered North, East, South and West throughout the land in over 18 states where soil and climate are best suited for the production of individual seed crops. SEED TESTING LABORATORIES AND TRIAL GROUNDS Seeds that germinate properly and yield an abundance of vigorous, healthy plants are the first step to gardening success. We maintain seed testing laboratories in California and Michigan where samples of every seed crop are subjected to regular and periodic germi- nation tests. More than 52,000 such tests are made every year. To maintain the quality of Ferry’s Seeds, we operate 430 acres of trial performance grounds in California, Idaho, Michigan and Florida. Here, more than 9,000 performance trials are conducted annually. SOLD IN OVER 100,000 STORES You can walk into over 100,000 stores in vir- tually every city, town and hamlet in America and select the Ferry’s Seeds you want when you want them. These include department, food, variety, hardware, and general stores, super markets, nurseries, and some florist shops, and drug stores. No matter where you live, you are always close to a display of Ferry’s Seeds—the best seeds that money can buy. Table of Contents Your First Steps to Garden Success Beauty in the Flower Garden How to Plant... Flowers Flowers Grouped for Special Uses How to Plant... Vegetables How to Start Tomato Plants in Pots Indoors Appetizing Ways to Prepare Vegetables ... Fresh From Your Garden Quick Reference List of Vitamins in Vegetables Fresh From Your Garden.. 16 For Junior Gardeners—A Vegetable and Flower Garden Plan Chart—Average Hard Frost Dates Chart—When to Plant Your Vegetables. 18 Chart— When to Plant Your Blowers, .. 19 Cuthbertson Sweet Peas— Colors Chart— Planting Chart for Vegetables . . Flower Seeds— Varietal Uses and Descriptions Herbs—Lawn Grass Vegetable Seeds— Varietal Uses and Descriptions BECOME A BETTER GARDENER ... | ... 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You will find many valuable suggestions to help you grow vegetables and flowers successfully: Flower-Gardens—Old Fashioned and New How Do Your Onions Grow? Grow Lettuce Successfully You, Too, Can Grow Fine Tomatoes Rock Garden Plants from Seed It’s Best to Grow Perennials from Seed Sweet Peas and How to Grow Them e San Francisco 24 Let’s Have a Beautiful Lawn Tastier Meals with Herbs Fresh from Your Garden Quick-growing Vines for Beauty and Use How to Store Vegetables for Winter 21 Ways to Enjoy the Vegetables You Grow Make the Most of Your Vegetable Garden Cuthbertson Sweet Peas and How They Grow Grow Better Vegetables for Quick Freezing The Secret of a Beautiful Lawn (for Pacific Coast) The Latest on Ferry’s Coated Seeds ©: Y. OUT First Steyas to garden success In preparing the soil, drive the spade or spading fork straight down full length with your foot. f * Preparing the soil A rich sandy loam is well adapted to gardening. Other kinds of soil are suitable, but stiff clays need plenty of fibrous material and must be thoroughly broken up. Sandy soils generally need additional fertilizing. For general use, where well-rotted stable manure is not available, a commercial fertilizer containing 4 per cent nitrates, 12 per cent phosphate, and 4 to 6 per cent potash is usually best. Apply at the rate of about 4 pounds to the square rod (16) ft. x 16 ft.). Work the soil deeply and make the top 3 or 4 inches as fine and loose as possible. Much weed killing can be done by hoeing or raking just before planting. Do not work clay soils when they are wet enough to stick to rake or hoe. * Planting At time of planting seed in the open ground, the soil should be moist but never wet, when avoidable. To retain moisture after planting, cover seed imme- diately with fine, freshly prepared earth and press it down firmly and smoothly. This firming of the soil brings the particles of earth into close contact with seeds, prevents drying out, and facilitates growth. Plant at a time when the atmospheric and soil temperatures are most favorable for germination of the kind of seed to be sown. The best temperature for each kind may be learned from study of our cul- tural directions and zonal charts and by inquiring of successful gardeners in your neighborhood. The proper depth for covering seed varies with the different kinds of seeds and conditions of soil. This can be learned best through practical experience. When planting seed, the soil must be loose and soft so that the tender stems of seedlings can easily push through, and the young roots quickly find plant food. This is usually secured by careful preparation of the soil and by not planting fine seeds when the ground is wet. Use the back of the rake to help break up clods; use the tooth-side to make the soil fine and smooth, * Starting plants indoors Seedling plants may be grown successfully in spring in shallow boxes of soil placed in south or east win- dows. The preparation of the seed box is simple but it needs care. Whether it is a cigar box or larger “flat,”’ holes should be bored in the bottom—about six inches apart in larger boxes and about three inches apart in one of cigar box size. Over the bot- tom of the box spread pieces of broken flower pots or crockery, or small pebbles, then coarser soil, and last of all finely sifted garden soil, or a mixture of build- ers’ sand and fine soil. Firm the soil and sow the seed thinly in rows. The general rule for depth of planting is about four times the diameter of the seed. Thin sowing is economy. The tiny plants crowd each other when planted too thickly. Your Garden Succes4 will depend on thorough cultivation and care Cover the seed box with a damp cloth or paper until germination starts and place a pane of glass over the top. Remove the paper or cloth as soon as the first sprouts break through the soil. Wipe off the glass when water collects on it from evaporation. This will prevent moisture from dripping on the little plants and perhaps causing ‘“‘damping off.’’ During the day prop up one edge of the glass cov- ering for ventilation. Keep the seed box moist but not wet or water- logged. The best way to water is from beneath by setting the seed box in a pan of water or in shallow water in a sink. When seedlings are two or three inches high, they are ready to be transplanted, either to individual pots or out-of-doors. Fill a shallow box or flat with fine soil or builders’ sand and soil. Make shallow depressions with a straight-edged flat stick. Scatter the seed from the packet ... not too thickly. Cover with soil and tamp down with the flat of the hand or a smooth board. * Transplanting Proper methods in setting the young plants out- doors are just as important as good care while get- ting them started indoors. 1. It isa good plan to harden the young plants to outdoor conditions by setting the boxes outside in good weather for several days before transplanting. 2. Either choose a day that is cool and cloudy, or do the transplanting in the afternoon. 3. Water the plants well before disturbing them. 4. Avoid injury to the roots in taking up the plants, and if possible keep a ball of earth around them until they are set in the open. 5. Water the soil before and after setting the plants. If the soil is very dry, partly fill each hole with water before setting the plants. 6. Firm the soil around the roots of the plants so that they can take hold securely. 7. The plants will get a quicker and better start When seedlings are large enough to set out in the open ground, dig a hole wide enough and deep enough to receive the roots of the plant without crowding. Fill the hole about half full of water before setting the plant. Firm the soil around the roots. if they are shaded from the direct rays of the sun for a few days after transplanting. * Cultivating Stirring the surface soil of the open ground during the period of growth kills weeds, loosens the soil so as to encourage root development, allows air to enter, and helps to conserve moisture. Cultivation may be deep at first, but as the plants grow it should be more shallow to avoid injury to the roots. * Watering When plants need artificial watering, the best hours of the day for it are early morning or evening. The roots, however, may be watered at any time. One good soaking is better than many light sprinklings. * Keeping the garden healthy 1. Spray and dust with reliable insecticides as soon as there is the least suspicion that insect pests may be at hand. Do not give them a chance to get a foot- hold. ‘‘An ounce of prevention...’ isa safe maxim to follow. 2. In fall, remove and burn all rubbish in the gar- den. Many insect eggs may thus be destroyed that would otherwise be harbored over winter. 3. If you have had unsatisfactory results because of certain plant diseases, try some of the new strains of flowers and vegetables that are resistant to dis- ease. You will find many disease-resistant strains listed in this Guide. Your flower garden should reflect... _. Your own sense of beauty! One of the greatest joys of gardening is to view your own home surroundings, shimmering in breath-tak- ing color and harmonious design . . . especially so if it is your own origination, a thing of beauty created by yourself. Its accomplishment may seem like magic! Yet, it is merely the result of a correct ap- proach, the result of joining hands with mother na- ture, applying a bit of fore-thought and planning and adhering to a few simple rules of plant culture and design. i To make a correct start, first draw a plan of your garden on ruled paper. Draw to an appropriate scale so that you may correctly visualize the effects you want to create. Your objective is to achieve excit- ing new color combinations, new groupings of varie- ties that will extend your blooming period from early spring until3late fall, different plant heights and types of foliage combinations for still additional in- teresting effects. When you purchase a Ferry’s Seeds flower variety, you will find data listed on the packet pertaining to its height, its length of blooming sea- son and its effective use in the garden. Also, an illustration, reproducing as nearly as practicable, plants in their true colors and other natural fea- tures, can be found on the front of each packet of Ferry’s Seeds. Additional information pertain- ing to all the flower varieties we list can also be found in this Guide. This information should prove very helpful to you in formulating your plans. You should be able to use your garden plan year after year. By growing a large percentage of an- nuals, you will be able to incorporate different ideas in your garden each new season. Thus, your garden will be flexible in that each year, it will display re- freshing new scenes of beauty. Be constantly on the alert for new color schemes and designs. They will occur to you as you walk through your own garden, as you browse through the pages of magazines, or when you visit a neighbor’s garden. Have a book handy in which to jot down new ideas. Remember, too, when planning the placement of plants, it’s not merely where they will look best, but where they will grow best. The amount of shade or sun, the kind of soil and type of drainage are factors which will greatly determine just how successful a plant will be in a given location. And... lastly, for plants bountiful with dancing blooms, cut the flowers before they mature too far. To mature blooms and produce seed, a plant expends many times the energy needed to produce one bloom. Thus, when you ‘cut flowers before they mature, you are helping the plant store up energy which will be used to produce more blooms, each bigger, better and more colorful. Possibly this is the reason why people who are so liberal with the flowers they grow, seem to have the best gardens. mow TO PLANT. 3: FLOWERS YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER GARDENING Brighten up your front yard with colorful flower borders. Morning Glory, Pearly Gates ... For an effective color combination, try this Ferry-Morse All-America Winner with Morning Glory Heavenly Blue. AFRICAN DAISY. Annual that does well either direct sown or transplanted. Blooms freely if grown under near arid conditions. This is a “‘sleeper.’’ Flowers close up when cut and they do not re-open. Plants short and spreading. Good for borders or rock gardens. White, buff and orange shades. ALYSSUM. After danger of frost is past, sow seed direct where plants are to stand. Alyssum is very hardy and may be transplanted to other parts of the gar- den when plants are ready to thin. Cover seed with 1 inch of fine soil. When plants are about 2 inches tall, thin to 8 inches apart. Does well in ordinary garden soil and prefers full sunshine. Does not require much watering. Alyssum is extremely fragrant and a very easily grown annual. Among the best for edgings. White (Little Gem) and Violet offer a good contrast. Dwarf ageratum also goes well as alternate plants with the white. ASTER. Can be started indoors in boxes or flats, out- doors in cold frames or direct in the garden where plants are to stand. Indoors—cover seeds with 1% inch of fine soil. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear and thereafter, water only when dry. Transplant to the open garden in late afternoon when ground becomes warm. Outdoors—sow seed after danger of frost is past, where plants are to stand. Or, they can be started a month earlier in cold frames for later setting in flower beds. Thin out plants to stand 10 to 18 inches apart. Needs fairly rich soil, moderate amount of watering and stands only partial shade. Most aster diseases are insect transferred. Careful control of thrips, leaf hop- pers and aphis is necessary. Nicotine and D.D.T. sprays are recommended, though Parathion is effective against all the insects that are harmful to this plant. Mal- formed and discolored plants should be pulled and burned or else covered in the compost pile. Asters are widely grown for cut flowers and are effective most any place in the garden. A wide color range includes: white, pink, rose, lavender, purple, and many others. BACHELOR BUTTON. Sow outdoors as soon as danger of hard frost is over. Can be planted in spot that is exposed to full sun or in semi-shade. Cover seed 1g inch deep in fine soil. When 4 inches high, thin to 10 to 12 inches. Water occasionally by flowing hose. Too rich soil and too frequent watering will cause rank growth and late or sparse blooming. Dainty flowers are excellent for cutting or use in informal beds. Colors in- clude rose, white, deep blue and bright crimson. CALENDULA. Can be seeded directly in the garden in spring for blooming all summer. However, is at its best if planted in midsummer so that plants will be in full bloom during the cool months. Sow seed 4 inch deep in rich heavy soil. Responds well to considerable water and cool weather. Will stand partial shade. Main insect pests are cabbage worms and aphis. Stands up well when cut. Effective when used to achieve a mass color effect in beds. Good for medium high border (10 to 24 in.). Also grown for cut flowers and use in bou- quets. Very pleasing orange and yellow shades. Guide to Better Gardening — Flowers CALIFORNIA POPPY. Sow seed, early in spring, directly in the garden where plants are to stand. They do best if planted in a light, sandy loam. Cover seed to about 14 inch deep. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 2 inches tall. Rows should be 1 ft. apart. Full sun and lack of water make plants bloom most freely. Good for borders or edgings. Mostly yellow tones. CANDYTUFT. Select a spot where there is full sun and plant after all danger of frost is past. Cover seed with 14 to \& inch of fine soil. Thin to 1 ft. apart when plants are 2 inches tall. Good bedder, edger and fair for cutting. Main insect pest is cucumber beetle which can be controlled with stomach poison such as arsenate of lead. Colors are: white, rose-red, lilac and purple. CANTERBURY BELL. Biennial, blooms second year only. Can be planted up until mid-summer in sheltered spot and then transplanted in late summer to final loca- tion. Seed can be scattered on surface and raked in. Choice for cutting. Colors are white, pink, light-blue and deep violet. CARNATION. Requires long season to reach full bloom. Start indoors in boxes, early in spring. Does best in rich soil and stands considerable watering. Plant seed toa depth of about inch. Transplant out- doors when danger of a frost is| past. Set seedlings about 1 ft. apart in sunny location. Will stand some frost. Good for either bedding or for cutting garden. Colors include red rose, salmon, yellow, white. Delphiniums are widely grown for cut flowers. In bou- quets, they add grace and charm to the indoor scene. Cosmos 1s one of the best Annuals for backgrounds and is very useful in the cutting garden. COLUMBINE. Blooms from second year on. Start seed in spring or summer. Give plants some protection for first winter. Will stand some shade and cool soil. Flowers very graceful for cutting and plants are very neat for border. Cut flower stems off at top of plants after blooming is over and plants will remain compact and attractive. Mostly pastel shades. May require some arsenate dust for control of caterpillars. COSMOS. Does best if sown after danger of frost where plants are to stand. Plant seed approximately 14 inch deep. Thin to 14 inches apart. Early blooms can be had by avoiding frequent watering—late blooms by frequent watering. Will bloom most profusely if soil is not overly rich. Cosmos is one of the best annuals for backgrounds and is very useful in the cutting gar- den. Has few insect enemies. Diseases seldom occur. A favorite of the gold finch or wild canary after seeds start to ripen. Colors include delightful shades of golden or “‘butter yellow,’ golden orange, bright crimson, rose, pink and white. DELPHINIUM. Plant early as delphinium germinates best when soil temperature is quite low. Cover with 1g inch of fine soil. Needs good drainage. Thin seed- lings to 18 inches apart in the row. If flower spikes are tall, it will need support. Prefers cool climate and full sun. Will bloom some in first summer but second and third seasons are best.. Mildew is worst enemy. Effec- tive for a tall background in the garden. Widely grown for cut flowers. Colors are white, blue, lavender, mauve. Guide to Better Gardening — Flowers HOLLYHOCK. Does best if used as a biennial. Sow seed in late spring or summer in well prepared soil. Plant seed to a depth of about 14 inch. Cover (mulch) with a thin layer of straw over winter. Should bloom early the second summer. Provide support if plants are exposed to strong winds. Suffers from rust. Main in- sect pest is red spider. Control by using light applica- tions of sulphur dust. Useful for background or at back of tall borders. Color range complete except for blue. Fully double flower types are most compact. LARKSPUR. One of the hardy annuals that can be planted in the late fall or very early in the spring. Either broadcast seed and rake it in or else plant to depth of 1% inch in fairly rich heavy soil. Plants can stand quite close together (3 to 4 inches) or can be spaced out to 10 to 12 inches. Prefers cool weather and plenty of moisture. Good for cutting and for tall bor- ders or medium backgrounds. Wide range of colors. MARIGOLD. This does well under conditions which are favorable for zinnias and it should be handled the same way. Marigolds can be roughly divided into 3 groups; the African varieties, growing two feet or more in height, the small-flowered dwarf French kind, and the tall, small-flowered French type. Grown for cut flowers and used effectively in high edgings or borders (2 to 3 ft.) and dwarf edgings (8 to 14 in.). Color range is mostly in yellows, orange and red. Dress up the sidewalks, driveways and other approaches to your home with colorful, free-blooming flower borders. 7 Petunias are one of the easiest of all flowers to grow. They will add color to your garden right up until frost time. MORNING GLORY. After danger of frost is past, sow seed in inch of fine soil along a fence or by a trellis. Plants should stand about 3 or 4 inches apart to make a solid mat of growth for cover. Rich soil and some watering will contribute to faster and taller growth. Reducing the amount of water will induce greater freedom of bloom. To makea shorter and heav- ier mat of growth, cut off growing tips of vines at a height of 3 or 4 ft. and allow side shoots or laterals to grow. One of the most popular vines. NASTURTIUM. Plant seed directly outdoors after soil becomes warm. Lush growth occurs if soil is too rich or watering too heavy. Blooms most profusely if grown in rather poor soil and kept quite dry. Plant seed Y6 inch deep and press soil down. Make rows 2 ft. apart for dwarf, 41% ft. for trailing type. Thin plants to 8 inches apart when 2 inches tall. Black aphis is the most common pest on nasturtiums and it can be best controlled by applications of nicotine sprays or else the newer parathion. Fragrant. Good for cut flowers, bou- quets, mass color effects in the garden or for trailing. PANSY. Can be planted directly outdoors in the gar- den or indoors for transplanting to the garden later. If indoors, sow in cold frames during the winter or early spring. Cover seed l inch deep in fine soil. Thin out seedlings when about 1 inch tall to 3 inches apart. Transplant to the outside garden in fairly warm spring weather and place plants about 6 inches apart. If seeded Guide to Better Gardening — Flowers Bedding petunia, ageratum and dwarf marigold were used here to gain eye-appeal in the window box. directly in the garden in July or August and given some protective mulch over winter, pansies will give a pro- fusion of bloom from early spring through midsummer. Planted direct in early spring, pansies will bloom freely from midsummer until freezing temperatures. Best in rich, cool soil and needs plenty of moisture. Can stand partial shade. Wide range of intense shades and two- tones. Excellent for use as cut flowers in bouquets, for low edgings or in window or porch boxes. PETUNIA. One of the easiest of all flowers to grow. Early in the spring, plant in a shallow box and place near a south window. Petunia seeds, and other fine seed, should be mixed with sand before sowing. Then cover lightly with fine soil. When danger of frost is past, move box outdoors in the shade for 2 or 3 days. Then transplant to permanent place in the garden. Set 24 inches apart in garden bed, 12 inches apart in window box. Prefers rich but rather sandy soil. Needs full sun- shine. Should not be watered too frequently. One of the most free blooming of flowers and continues until frost. Fragrant. Excellent for cut flowers, bouquets, neat edgings or borders (1 to 3 ft.). One of the best for window or porch boxes. PINKS (Dianthus). Can be started in cold frames and transplanted or seeded direct anytime in late spring or summer as plants grow very quickly. Produces its best blooms in early fall weather. Sow 14 inch deep in fine soil. Thin to 10 inches apart. Fragrant and quite showy but not especially useful for cutting. Used to achieve mass color effects—in beddings, good for me- dium height (10 to 24 inches) borders and in rock gar- dens. Color range includes: shades of pink, white, red and maroon. POPPY. Can be seeded direct as early in the spring as ground can be worked or in the late fall. Broadcast the seed and plan to allow plants to stand where they start as poppies do not stand transplanting well. It is best to mix seed with sand before planting to avoid sowing too thickly. Thin plants to 10 inches apart when 3 inches tall. Poor or sandy soil and little or no extra watering produces best profusion of bloom. Can be cut in the bud but full open flowers usually shatter when cut. Color range includes white, shades of pink and red. PORTULACA. Seeds should be planted in late fall or early spring. Sow by broadcasting or in very shallow rows (no deeper than ¥¢ inch). Space rows about 14 inches apart. Thin to 9 inches apart in the row. Water- ing is not necessary. Stands hot weather and drought. Needs full sun. Good for solid beds or as an edging plant. Average height is 6 inches. Not good for cutting but is extremely floriferous and showy. High percentage of double and semi-double flowers in delightfully gay shades of red, rose, orange, and yellow. SNAPDRAGON. One of the best flowers for all-around use. The long sturdy spikes are excellent for cutting; when planted close they are good for bedding. Because of its wide range of colors and long blooming season, it is used very effectively in the annual border. Can be planted early in cold frames indoors and set out after danger of freezing is past. Or, it can be sown when soil warms sufficiently, directly in the garden where plants are to remain. Should not be watered on the foliage, but does require considerable soaking. Does best in rich soil. Snapdragons are a favorite of cut worms and if this insect is present in your garden, you should guard against them by using some cut worm bait at time of setting plants in the garden. SWEET PEA. (Send for free Ferry-Morse folder — Sweet Peas & How to Grow Them.) For winter bloom in California and the deep South, sow seed in the fall. In the rest of the country, sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. Whenever possible, select a location where the Sweet Peas will get morning and forenoon sun, and very little in the afternoon. The rows should not be too close to a building nor shaded by overhanging trees. Ina proper location the flowering season will be longer and the stems more satisfactory. Sweet Peas should be planted in soil that is fine, firm, level and moist. Sow seeds about 1 inch apart and 1 to 114 inches deep. When sweet pea plants are about three inches high, twigs should be set around them to which the young tendrils may cling. The growth of the plants will be checked if allowed to be blown around by the wind. When the plants are about six inches tall, permanent support should be given with coarse netting, broad tree boughs with plenty of twigs or by driving in stout stakes and stretching strong strings between them as the plants require support. Flowers should not be allowed to wither on the vines but should continually be cut off. This will greatly prolong the blooming sea- son. A thorough soaking once a week, and later twice a week is much better than a little sprinkle every day. The delicate, beautifully waved flowers are always in great demand for bouquets. One of the most beautiful vine plants. ZINNIA. One of the easiest to grow annuals. Sow seed in a sunny location where plants are to stand. Cover seed with 14 inch of rich soil. Will do best if started after soil warms and will surpass plants started in cold soil. Likes considerable water but do not sprinkle the foliage. Taller plants with longer stems can be grown by spacing plants 3 to 5 inches apart. If spaced at 18 inches or more, the plants tend to remain shorter and have more branches but shorter stems. The first, or crown flower, will be the largest. If this is cut out early, it will force the blooms on side branches to be- come larger. Zinnias come in an extensive range 0 striking colors and types. The Giant types (2/4 ft.) come in all shades of pink, scarlet, yellow and violet. The Lilliputs or dwarf types (12 to 15 inches) come 1n pleasing shades of yellow, crimson, orange, purple, scar- let, white and mixed. Widely used for cut flowers, 1n bouquets. The Giant types are effective when used for high edgings or borders (2 to 3 ft.). Flowers grouped for special uses Easiest to Grow Under Ordinary Garden Conditions Alyssum, Sweet Bachelor Button Calendula California Poppy Candytuft, Annual Chrysanthemum, Annual Coreopsis Cosmos Four o’clock Gaillardia Marigold Nasturtium Poppy, Annual Portulaca Snow-on-the-moun- tain Sunflower, Ornamen- tal Zinnia For Fragrance Abronia Alyssum, Sweet Candytuft Carnation Centaurea imperialis Heliotrope Hesperis matronalis Lavender Lilium regale Matthiola Mignonette Nicotiana Petunia Primula Scabiosa Stock Sweet Pea Sweet William Verbena For Edgings Ageratum Alyssum, Sweet English Daisy Heuchera (Coral Bells) Linaria Lobelia Marigold, Dwarf Nemesia Pansy Petunia, Dwarf Portulaca Verbena Viola For Backgrounds Cleome Delphinium Hollyhock Larkspur, Super Majestic Poppy, Oriental Hardy Red Sidalcea Sunflower, Ornamental Tithonia For Winter Bou- quets Acroclinium Chinese Lantern Cockscomb Gypsophila paniculata Strawflower (Helichrysum) Lunaria Statice For Semi-Shade Anchusa italica Bachelor Button Balsam Centaurea im- perialis Clarkia Coleus Columbine English Daisy Forget-me-not Geum Godetia Linaria Lupin Mignonette Nasturtium Pansy Platycodon Sweet William Viola For Window and Porch Boxes Ageratum Bachelor Button, Jubilee Gem Candytuft Cobaea scandens Coleus Heliotrope Lantana Lobelia Marigold, Dwarf Mignonette Morning Glory Nasturtium, Dwarf Nierembergia Pansy Petunia Phlox drummondi Snapdragon, Giant Bedding Thunbergia Verbena Vinca For Rock Gardens, Annuals Abronia African Daisy Alyssum, Sweet Brachycome Ice Plant Linaria Lobelia Phlox drummondi Portulaca Schizanthus Thunbergia Scarlet Flax Statice Verbena Virginian Stock For Rock Gardens, Perennials Alyssum, Hardy Arabis Armeria Asclepias tuberosa Aubrietia Callirhoe Campanula carpatica Cerastium tomentosum Cheiranthus (biennial) Columbine Dianthus deltoides Dianthus plumarius English Daisy Forget-me-not Gypsophila paniculata Heuchera (Coral Bells) Iceland Poppy Linum Nierembergia Platycodon Primula, Hardy Ranunculus Thermopsis Viola Vines for Screening and Ornament Australian Pea Vine Cardinal Climber Cobaea scandens Cypress Vine Gourd Humulus japonicus Kudzu Vine Momordica Moon Flower Morning Glory Perennial Sweet Pea Scarlet Runner Bean Sweet Pea Thunbergia 9 For Withstanding Drought Abronia Achillea African Daisy Ageratum Alyssum, Carpet of Snow Arctotis Armeria Asclepias tuberosa Brachycome Calliopsis Campanula pyramidalis Candytuft Chinese Forget-me- not Coreopsis Cosmos Four o'clock Hollyhock Ice Plant Joseph’s Coat Kudzu Vine Lavender Petunia Portulaca Snow-on-the- mountain Statice Sunflower, Ornamental Tithonia Verbena Vinca Zinnia For Cut Flowers Aster Bachelor Button Calendula Calliopsis Carnation Chrysanthemum Clarkia Coreopsis Cosmos Delphinium Gaillardia Godetia Gypsophila Larkspur Marigold Nasturtium Painted Daisy Pinks Rudbeckia Salpiglossis Scabiosa Shasta Daisy Snapdragon Stocks Stokesia Sweet Pea Sweet William Zinnia For Early Bloom Alyssum, Hardy Arabis Aubrietia Calendula Campanula carpatica Cerastium Columbine Coreopsis Delphinium English Daisy Foxglove Gaillardia grandiflora Painted Daisy Pansy Primula veris Ranunculus Sweet William Viola For Midsummer Bloom Achillea African Daisy (Dimorphotheca) Ageratum Brachycome California Poppy Calliopsis Cleome Coreopsis Gaillardia picta Hollyhock Larkspur Lobelia Nasturtium Perennial Sweet Pea Petunia Phlox drummondi Poppy Scabiosa Shasta Daisy Verbena Vinca Viola Zinnia For Late Bloom Alyssum, Sweet Aster Bachelor Button Calendula Celosia Coreopsis Cosmos Dahlia Gaillardia Globe Amaranth Hunnemannia Marigold Pansy Salvia Snapdragon Vinca Viola Zinnia HOW TO PLANT... . Vegetables YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER GARDENING Measure distances between rows with a yard stick. A trough-like furrow made with a square-sided stick is good for keeping small seeds in place. After planting, press the soil down firmly with the flat of the hoe to bring the seeds into contact with the soil moisture and hasten germination. 10 ARTICHOKE (True Artichoke, not Jerusalem Arti- choke). Sow seed in March or April, giving young plants protection until danger of frost is past. In transplanting, set in rows about four feet apart and about two feet apart in the row. In mild climates plants produce a crop of buds the second year. Where wines are severe, protect the crown with a heavy mulch. ASPARAGUS. Soak the seed 24 hours before plant- ing. Sow in rows about 18 inches apart, and 15 to 20 seeds to the foot. Cover two inches deep. Thin the young plants to about one inch apart. Hoe frequently. Set plants in permanent beds the following spring. BUSH BEANS. Plant when all danger of frost is past. With the corner of the hoe, make rows about 18 inches apart and an inch and a half to two inches deep across the space you are going to plant. Drop the beans along the row about three or four inches apart. Cover with fine soil and press down firmly with the hoe. When the plants come up, thin them so that they stand about six inches apart. POLE BEANS. Plant at about the same time as bush beans. Get poles four to eight feet long. Drive them into the ground in rows that are about three feet apart. Set the poles three feet apart in the row. Have the rows run north and south. Around each stake, plant five to eight beans about an inch and a half or two inches deep. Press the soil down firmly. When the plants come up, thin out all except the four strongest plants at the base of each pole. Train these to climb in one direction around the poles. Hoe around the plants often to keep the soil loosened. BEETS. Plant beets about the same time as radishes and lettuce. Have the soil fine and loose. Make rows one-half to one inch deep and about 18 inches apart. Sow the seeds about an inch apart in the row. Cover with soil, and press it down firmly. Keep the weeds out when the plants come up. As soon as the tops are five to eight inches tall, pull out some of them and cook them for greens. Keep thinning and using the young plants until the beet roots stand about four inches apart in the row. BRUSSELS SPROUTS. This vegetable can be grown wherever conditions are favorable for late cabbage. It requires the same culture. CABBAGE. Set out both early and late cabbage as soon as there is no danger of frost. Have the rows two to three feet apart. Set the plants one to two feet apart in the row, depending upon variety. CARROTS. Sow carrot seed as early as radishes and lettuce. Make the rows in the same way as for beets. Sow the seed thinly, letting it drop a little at a time from the corner of the packet. Cover the seed with one-fourth to one-half inch of soil and press it down firmly. When the plants are about two inches tall, thin them so that they will not crowd each other. Keep out the weeds. Hoe around the plants often to keep the soil loosened. CAULIFLOWER. The same methods that produce good cabbage will produce good cauliflower. The only difference is that cauliflower heads must be protected Guide to better gardening. . . vegetables from sunlight to make sure of the desirable white curd. Gather the tops of the leaves together loosely as soon as the heads begin to form. In shutting off the light, do not cramp the heads. THINNING CARROT S—When the young plants are a few inches tall, thin them to stand one io three inches apart. CELERIAC. Sow seed at the same season and give the same treatment as celery. Transplant to moist, rich soil in rows two feet apart and six inches apart in the row. Give thorough culture. It is not necessary to earth up or “‘handle’”’ the plants. When the roots are two inches in diameter, they are ready for use. CELERY. Celery seed will sprout at comparatively low temperatures, but it needs constant and abundant moisture. The soil for starting plants should be fine and loose, and the seed must be covered only 14 inch deep. It takes about two weeks for seed to sprout. For fall and winter use in the North seed may be planted from March 15 to May 15. When seedlings have three or four leaves well started, prick out about three inches apart each way. Keep the soil moist and transplant to open ground when plants are 75 to 90 days old. These carrots stand at about the right distance apart to allow each root to grow to full size without crowding. 3 CHINESE CABBAGE. This vegetable is easily raised as a succession crop. The plants can be set out in the rows which have been occupied by earlier vegetables. Do not plant too early. COLLARDS. Sow the seed thickly in rows in rich ground, transplanting when about four inches in height; or sow where the plants are to remain and when well- started thin to two or three feet apart in the row. CORN. Plant when all danger of frost is past, and the ground is warm and dry. If planted in cold, wet soil, the kernels will rot. To plant in so-called ‘“‘hills,’? make a shallow hole in the soil with the corner of the hoe and drop in six kernels. Cover with about two inches of fine soil and press down firmly. Have the “‘hills’’ about four feet apart and in rows about two and one-half feet apart. When the plants are six inches high, thin out all except three or four of the strongest in each hill. To plant in rows like beans or peas, make a shallow trench with the hoe, drop in the kernels three to four inches apart, and cover about two inches deep. When plants are well up, thin to six or eight inches apart. CUCUMBER. Delay planting until all danger of frost is past. Soil should be warm, fairly moist, and loose. Seed must be covered about one inch deep. Plant in “hills,” (see Corn), dropping eight or ten seeds to the hill. When six inches tall, thin, leaving three or four strong plants toa hill. EGG PLANT. This semi-tropical fruit requires con- tinuous warm weather for best results. The seed ger- minates slowly and should be started in a hotbed. Set the plants in the open ground when two inches tall if the weather continues warm. Shade young plants from hot sun and spray with paris green or arsenate of lead to protect from potato bugs. ENDIVE. For early use sow seed in spring; for later supply sow-in June or July. When well started, thin the plants eight inches to one foot apart in the row. When nearly grown, tie the outer leaves together over the center to blanch the heart of the plant. Two or three successive plantings during July will provide en- dive for winter use. Just before killing frosts in fall, dig the plants, being careful to take plenty of soil with the roots and to avoid injury to the leaves. Pack closely to- gether and store in dark cellar. KALE OR BORECOLE. Sow the seed one-fourth to one-half inch deep in rows two or three feet apart. When the plants come up, thin them so that they are from eight to twelve inches apart in the row. KOHL RABI. As early in spring as possible, sow the seed in rows in light, rich soil. When plants are well established, thin three to six inches apart in the row. Plant at intervals of ten days for a succession of bulbs until hot weather, after which they fail to grow. LEEK. Sow in rows early in spring, covering one-half inch deep. Thin the plants two to four inches apart in the row and draw the earth about them when culti- vating. If you desire very white and tender leeks, transplant when about six inches tall, set four inches apart in trenches about two feet apart, and gradually earth up like celery. Guide to better gardening. . . vegetables As soon as weeds show up between the garden rows, get after them with the hoe. It saves a great deal of time and energy to destroy them before roots get tough. Hand weeding in the row 1s necessary while plants are small. Be careful not to disturb the plant roots. When moisture is needed, let the water trickle along close to the roots. Rest the hose nozzle on an old blanket or piece of sacking to spread the water more evenly. LETTUCE. Sow lettuce seed as soon as the ground can be worked. Make rows the same as for carrots and beets. Sow the seed thinly, letting it run out slowly from the corner of the packet. Cover with about one-fourth to one-half inch of soil and press down firmly. If the plants of loose leaf let- tuce look crowded when they come up, thin them a little. Thin head lettuce plants so that they stand about eight to ten inches apart in therow. Havethe rowsat least twelve inches apart. Lettuce does best when the weather is cool and moist. MUSKMELON. In sections where summers are short, seed can be planted indoors or in hotbeds in small boxes. The young plants can be transferred to the garden when danger of frost is past. If practicable, spade in a liberal forkful of well-rotted manure at the bottom of each hill. The rows should be at least five feet apart, and the hills two to three feet apart in the rows. In general, the culture is the same as that for cucumber. WATERMELON. Raising watermelons requires about the same culture as muskmelons except that the vines need more room. Hills should be liberally manured, and cultivation careful and thorough. MUSTARD. Sow at the same time as radishes and lettuce. Make the rows in the same way. Sow the seed thinly and cover with one-fourth to one-half inch of soil. Press down firmly. When the plants are about two or three inches high, thin them so that they are four to eight inches apart in the row. Mustard plants make the best greens when they are given plenty of water so that they grow quickly. OKRA or GUMBO. Okra seed does not germinate well at cool temperatures, and planting should be delayed until the ground is warm. Drop four or five seeds to the foot and cover one-half to one inch deep. Thin to about two feet in the row and keep thoroughly cultivated. ONION. Onion seed germinates well in cool weather. Plant as soon as the soil can be prepared. Shallow planting is advisable,—one-fourth to one-half inch. When a few inches tall, the young plants can be thinned to prevent crowding, and the plants removed can be used as green onions. After that, they can be pulled as needed, and those left to become fully ripe can be stored for winter. ; PARSLEY. The seed is even slower to germinate than pars- nip. It grows best in rich mellow soil and should be sown as early as possible in rows with a covering of not more than one-half inch of soil firmly pressed down. When the plants are well up, thin them to three to four inches apart in the row. As soon as those of the curled varieties are about three inches tall, cut off all the leaves; the new growth will be brighter and better curled. Every cutting will improve the quality of the leaves. PARSNIP. Parsnips grow best in luose, rich, sandy loam but will make good roots in any soil that is reasonably rich and deep. Stony soil and raw manure are likely to produce branched or misshapen roots. The seed requires steady abundant moisture for germination and should be sown as early as practicable. Sow in rows and when well up thin three to six inches apart in the row. Keep the ground moist if possible. Parsnips are improved by freezing, and a portion of the crop can be left in the ground all winter to be dug in spring when the ground has thawed. PEAS. Peas need moderate temperature, plenty of mois- ture, and long daylight hours. They are not injured by light frosts and may be planted as early in spring as the soil will permit. By planting some of several varieties at the same time, a well-arranged succession can be obtained, extending over a period of 30 days. Successive plantings of a desirable variety will also provide a succession, but this cannot be extended over as long a period with good results. All vari- eties more than one and one-half feet tall do better if staked up or otherwise supported when four to six inches tall. Use sharpened branches of trees set between the double rows. 12 a Oe Guide to better gardening. . . vegetables PEPPERS. Culture, soil, and temperature requirements for peppers are about the same as for eggplant. A moderate dressing.of guano, poultry manure, or complete commercial fertilizer hoed into the soil after the plants are six to eight inches tall will be beneficial. PUMPKIN. Pumpkins are less sensitive to unfavorable conditions of scil and weather than melons or cucumbers, but they are cultivated in about the same way. RADISH. Sow radish seed as early as the ground can be worked. Make the rows in the same way as for lettuce, beets, and carrots. Sow the seed thinly, and cover with one-half to one inch of soil. If the plants seem crowded when they come up, thin them to stand about an inch apart. Rad- ishes will be crisp and tender if they grow quickly and have plenty of moisture. RHUBARB. Sow seed in rows an inch deep and thin the plants to six inches apart. In the fall transplant to a per- manent location, setting the plants three to four feet apart. The stalks should not be taken for use the first year. ROQUETTE. In early spring, sow the seed in shallow rows about 16 in. apart, and for succession sow every few weeks. Water freely. The young leaves are ready for cutting when plants are eight to ten inches tall. RUTABAGA. This vegetable requires a longer growing season than turnip and needs more moisture. Seed may be sown from mid-June to mid-July. Culture is practically the same as for turnip except that the plants should be thinned to six or eight inches apart in the rows. When grown, pull, top, and store in cool cellar or pit. SALSIFY or VEGETABLE OYSTER. Sow seed early one-half to one inch deep, giving about the same culture as for parsnip. Succeeds best in light, rich soil that has been stirred quite deeply. SORREL. Sow in rows early in spring and thin the seed- lings to six or eight inches apart in the row. Cutting may begin in about two months, and the plants will continue in full bearing from three to four years. SPINACH. Plant seed as early in spring as ground can be prepared. Have the soil fine and loose. Make the rows about 12 inches apart. Sow the seed thinly, and cover with about an inch of soil. Press down firmly. When the plants are about three inches tall, thin them so that they are three to six inches apart in the row. Keep out the weeds. SQUASH. Plant about the same time as corn, when the ground is warm and dry. For summer squash make “‘hills’’ (see Corn), two to three feet apart; for winter squash, three to four feet apart. Drop six to eight seeds in each hill. Cov- er with about one to one and one-half inch of fine soil, and press down firmly. When the plantsare up, thin them so that only three or four of the strongest ones are left in each hill. Well rotted manure or a little complete fertilizer may be mixed with the soil in each hill before the seeds are planted. SWISS CHARD. Plant at about the same time as lettuce and radish. Make the rows in the same way, and about 18 inches apart. Sow the seeds about one inch apart in the row, and cover with one-half to one inch of soil. When the plants are three or four inches high, thin them so that they are eight or ten inches apart in the row. Hoe the plants often, and keep out the weeds. TOMATO. Set out tomato plants when the weather is warm and sunny, and there is no danger of frost. Set the plants three or four feet apart each way so that they will have plenty of room. Water around the roots of the plants when setting them out if the ground is dry. Hoe often until the plants are quite large. TURNIP. For summer turnips, sow the seed as early as that of radishes and lettuce. Scatter the seed, or sow it in rows like those of radishes and lettuce. Cover the seed with about half an inch of soil. For fall and winter turnips, sow the seed in July in the same way. 13 The “‘tepee’”’ 1s a practical arrangement for staking tomato plants—one plant to each stake. In insect control, spray both upper and under sides of leaves. w: Cut the leaves of swiss chard when they are not more than ten to twelve inches long. Let the small center leaves continue to grow until they, too, are of good size. = this method you will always have crisp young greens from summer through fall. How to start tomato plants in pots indoors One of the best ways to make sure of having tomatoes of your favorite variety is to grow the plants yourself from seed. For a small, or even medium size garden, enough plants can be started in a ten-inch pot to provide a good supply. Follow directions on this page for starting seed and on page 3 for transplanting. Fill a clay pot with fine soil to within % inch of top. Transplant to other pots when second pair of leaves ap- Shake seed from the packet as evenly as possible over the pear. Lift seedlings carefully with pencil or knife blade. surface. 3 Scatter fine soil over seed to a depth of about 4 inch. Make holes large enough to receive roots without cramp- Firm the soil with flat of hand. ing. Firm soil around roots of each seedling, using pencil or fingers. Cut several layers of paper to fit top of pot. Keep well Water well after transplanting, keep in shade a few soaked with water. Lift the paper every day or so, and days, then set in sunny window to grow until ready to remove uf as soon as seedlings begin to sprout. plant outdoors. 14 Appetizing ways to prepare vegetables fresh from your garden If interested in other suggestions, send for folder “21 Ways to Enjoy the Vegetables You Grow” CARROTS WITH HERBS Split 12 to 15 small or medium-size carrots in half lengthwise and parboil in boiling salted water 5 to 8 minutes. Butter a shallow casserole. Chop or cut fine 2 tablespoons mixed fresh herbs—basil, summer savory, parsley, and chives. Spread one tablespoon herbs over bottom of dish and lay the carrots flat side down on them. Sprinkle remaining herbs evenly over top of carrots, and salt and pepper lightly. Dot.generously with butter or a substitute, and sprinkle one tablespoon sugar over all. Pour 14 cup hot water into dish, being careful not to displace the herbs. Bake in a moderate oven (350°) about 15 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Serves 4 to 6, depending upon size of carrots. FRIED ‘‘OYSTERS”’ (salsify or vegetable oyster) Wash and brush or scrape roots and cut crosswise into quarter-inch slices. Cook in boiling salted water until tender, then mash with potato masher. Mix and beat thoroughly 2 cups mashed salsify, 2 well beaten eggs, lg teaspoon pepper, 14 teaspoon salt. Form into flat cakes about the size of large oysters, roll in crumbs and fry in butter or other fat in hot skillet. Makes 12 good- sized oysters. VITAMIN SALAD 1 cup diced celery 14 cup diced green pepper 1 tablespoon chopped chives or onion 1 cup grated raw carrot 2 cups shredded cabbage 2 cups cottage cheese Salt : Combine cottage cheese with celery, green pepper, chives and carrots. Salt to taste. Use light cream to thin the mixture if needed. Arrange shredded cabbage on salad plate. Place a mound of the mixture in center. Serve plain or top with French dressing. Serves 6. BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BUTTER SAUCE Wash one quart of sprouts and take off all dead or loose leaves. Place in a small amount of boiling salted water and cook just long enough to make them tender— usually not more than 10 minutes. They should be of fresh green color and never soft or mushy. Melt 2 tablespoons butter or substitute, add one tablespoon chopped parsley, and the juice of a lemon. Pour over sprouts just before serving. Serves 6. RED CABBAGE, DUTCH STYLE Cut into small pieces a small white onion and fry in 3 tablespoons butter or substitute in a deep saucepan. When golden brown add a cup of hot water. Add a medium sized tart apple which has been peeled, cored, and cut into small pieces, and a small red cabbage, shredded or chopped. Mix well, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes. Mix 4 cup vinegar with a tablespoon brown sugar, 4 teaspoon powdered allspice and three cloves. Add to the cabbage and cook 5 minutes longer. A few caraway seeds give an additionally fine flavor. Serve very hot. Serves 4 to 6. BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES Use firm tomatoes, such as Marglobe or Rutgers. Re- move a slice from the top of each and scoop out the center. Mix the pulp with chopped cooked meat and a small amount of bread crumbs or cooked rice. Add a bit of finely chopped onion if liked. Chopped celery leaves or celery salt also add flavor. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill centers and place tomatoes in shallow pan with enough hot water to cover bottom. Bake in a moderate oven (350°) 20 to 30 minutes. SPINACH NESTS Delicious for lunch or dinner. Cook for 10 or 15 minutes two quarts well washed spinach using only the moisture that clings to the leaves. Chop and season well with pepper, salt, and a little butter. Butter individual cas- seroles or custard cups, place a border of spinach in each to make a “‘nest,’”’ and break an egg into each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drop a dab of butter on each, and pour in one or 2 tablespoons of cream. Sprinkle grated cheese on top if you like it. Bake in moderate oven until egg is set. Serve in baking dishes. Serves 6 or 8. CAULIFLOWER GREENS The outer leaves of cauliflower make excellent greens when washed, cut into small pieces, and boiled or steamed. Season with butter, pepper, and salt and serve - alone or with the cooked cauliflower head. 15 PANNED CHINESE CABBAGE Shred Chinese cabbage fine, adding one tablespoon butter or a substitute for each cup. Melt butter or sub- stitute in heavy skillet, add the cabbage, cover, and cook 5 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent browning. Chinese cabbage is very tender and needs only short cooking. When thoroughly heated through, season to taste with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons cream, rich milk, meat broth, or vegetable stock, to a pint of cabbage. Serve at once. Two cups serve 4. SALAD SUPERB Toss together shredded head lettuce and leaves of cos or leaf lettuce. Mix with French dressing made with the best oil. Throw in a few sprigs of water cress or pepper- grass. Crumble Roquefort cheese over the top. Quick-reference chart for vitamins in vegetables iresh trom your garden Prepared from material furnished by Michigan State College and Cornell University (N. Y.) Excellent sources of vitamin A (important for promotion of bodily health and vigor and resistance to infection): Green Snap Beans Garden Cress Peas Beet Greens Dandelion Greens Green and Red Green Sprouting Escarolle Peppers Broccoli (Broad Leaved Pumpkin Raw Green Cabbage Batavian Endive) Spinach Chinese Cabbage Kale Squash Carrots Green Lettuce Swiss Chard Green Celery Mustard Greens Tomato Collards Parsley Turnip Greens Excellent sources of vitamins B and G (important for stim- ulation of appetite and digestion): Green Snap Beans Collards Peas Beet Greens Dandelion Greens Radish Green Sprouting Kale Spinach Broccoli Lettuce Tomato Cabbage Mustard Greens Turnip Carrots Turnip Greens Excellent sources of vitamin C (important for promotion of proper growth, especially in children, and for anti-scurvy): Brussels Sprouts Kohl Rabi Radish Raw Cabbage Mustard Greens Rutabaga Cauliflower Parsley Spinach Chinese Cabbage Green Peas Tomato Collards Green & Red Turnip Dandelion Greens Peppers Turnip Greens Especially valuable in the diet because high in most of the important vitamins: Green Snap Beans Collards Mustard Greens Green Sprouting Dandelion Greens Peas Broccoli Kale Spinach Raw Cabbage Green Lettuce Tomato Carrots Turnip Greens For the junior gardeners in your home..... A plan for a vegetable and flower garden BACK OF GARDEN ; 9 in. Radish Leaf lettuce 9 in. Carrot 9 in. Swiss chard leit. Bush Beans 1 ff. Lilliput Zinnias lette Dwarf Marigolds 9 in. 16 A garden of this size (4 feet wide by 6 feet long) will give a world of pleasure to boys and girls between the ages of six and twelve. The vegetables and flowers suggested are easy to grow and easy to care for. With very little help, a boy or girl can lay out this simple garden using a ruler or yardstick for spacing and to make the rows straight leaving the number of inches indicated between rows. Each packet gives clear di- rections for planting. Varieties of vegetables and flowers in your nearby Ferry’s Seed display are suitable for this garden. All varieties carried by your Ferry’s Seed dealer are selected for your locality. With the right help and encouragement, youngsters get @ thrill out of gardens of their very own. 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May 25 Sept. 15 Wisconsin= Noes.) --. May 17 Sept. 25 Minnesota, Sor-.2t 2.4 May 11 Octis1 Wisconsin, SOc... ..5: May 1 Oct. 10 Mississippi, No. 6. >. Mar. 25 Oct-30 Nay OMe NV cas ee oe: June 20 Aug. 20 Mississippi, So...... se Mar. 15 Nov. 15 WAGON, hess Bae aca e May 21 Sept. 20 *Allow 10 days either side of above dates to meet local conditions and seasonal differences. 17 city —- ——— Mts = Foes cos ‘i LE I wn 7 Ld rs eZ : LL Ae A: Gy! WHS, 0 iN When to plant your vegetables Seasonal zones compiled from the U. S. Department of Agriculture records, based on the average date of the last killing frost in spring (See also “Make the Most of Your Vegetable Garden” listed inside front cover) i v =| ZONE 1 ZONE 2 = ZONE 3 [il ZONE 4 SSS S To determine the approximate planting dates for your section of the country, first find on the map the zone in which you are located. Then, in the column under the zone number you will find the months in which the various vegetables and flowers may be planted in your section. Artichoke....... Asparagus...... Beans: st Broccoli,Heading Broccoli, Sprout. Brussels Sprouts. Cabbage, Spring. Cabbage, Fall... Cardoon........ Carrot.......... Cauliflower, Spring..... Chicory........ Chives......... Endive; see eee eee ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 Feb.-Mar. Mar.-Apr. Apr.-Aug. Jan.-Dec. July-Oct. Feb.-June Feb.-May Jan.-Mar. June-Aug. Mar.-May Jan.-Dec. Feb.-Mar. May-July Mar.-June Feb.-May Feb.-May Aug.-Oct. Feb.-May Jan.-May Apr.-June Mar.-Aug. Mar.-Aug. Apr.-June Apr.-June Feb.- Mar. July-Sept. Mar.-May Feb.-Apr. Mar.-May Mar.-Apr. Apr.-June Feb.-Oct. Feb.- Mar. Feb.-June Feb.-Apr. Jan.-Apr. June-Aug. Mar.-May Jan.-Mar. Feb.-Apr. June-Aug. Mar.-May Feb.-Mar. Mar.-June Aug.-Sept. Mar.-May Feb.-May Mar.-June Mar.-Oct. Mar.- July Apr.-June Apr.-June Feb.-Apr. Aug.-Sept. Mar.-May Mar.-Apr. a ed Mar.-May May-June Mar.-July Mar.-Apr. Mar.-July Mar.-Apr. Mar.-May Apr.-June Apr.-June May-June Apr.-July Mar.-Apr. Apr.-July Mar.-Apr. Mar.-May Apr.-June 22,6 1010.0-0) 0. {6 0.0 ie 0).v0e es 0-8 10 Mar.-June Mar.-Apr. May-June Apr.-June Mar.-June Mar.-June Mar.-May Mar.-May Mar.-June May-July Apr.-July Apr.-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Mar.-May Mar.-May Apr.-May Apr.-May Apr.-June Mar.-May May-June Mar.-June Apr.-June Apr.-June Apr.-July Apr.-June Apr.-June May-July May-Aug. May-June May-June May-June Apr.-May Apr.-June May-June May-June Leeks - 1 pkt. 18 to 30 in. 18 to 30 in. PASM Die sae 2 pkts. StO= Onin: 18 to 24 in. Carrot sen e 2 pkts. FLO. 3.10. 18 to 24 in. Peas, Garden....| 1 carton ito. < Sane 24 to 36 in. Cauliflower....... 1 pkt. 18 to 24 in. 24 to 30 in. Pepper: ss. 1 pkt. 15 to 18 in. 18 to 30 in. Celéryscis see: 1 pkt. 4to 8 in. 20 to 48 in. Pumpkin... 1 pkt. 3 to 4 ft. 8 to 12 ft. Chitonyeee see 1 pkt. 2to 4 in. 18 to 36 in. Radishs: sa 2 pkts. 1to 2 in. 12 to 18 in. Collard see 1 pkt. 12 to 18 in. 24 to 30 in. Rurubanbe ei 1 pkt. *| 18 to 24 in. 24 to 48 in. GormsPope= a4- 2 cartons 6to 8in. 36 to 48 in. Rutabagas-26-.- 2 pkts. 6 to 8 in. 18 to 24 in. Comyisweet= 52. 1 carton 6 to 8 in. 30 to 48 in. Saces sas te ee | 1 pkt. 6 to 12 in. 18 to 24 in. Corn Salad....... 2 pkts. 2to 4 in. 12 to 18 in. Salsifvs 25 3 eee 2 pkts. 2to 4 in. 18 to 24 in. Gress eae a 2 pkts. 2to 4 in. 12 to 18 in. Savory, Summer.| 2 pkts. 6to 8 in. 18 to 24 in. Cucumbers. =. 1 pkt. 3 to 4 it. StOs,On1t: Sorrelic a ee 2 pkts. 2to 4 in. 12 to 24 in. Dandelion Paints, = 1 pkt. 6 to 12 in. 18 to 24 in. Spinach........ 2 pkts. Beto Gane 12 to 18 in. | Dy th ee eae ee meena 1 pkt. 4to 8 in. 18 to 36 in. Sime Simic), Lee to 3 ft. to se Hace lanteses terse 1 pkt. 18 to 24 in. 24 to 30 in. iS Wi ok aad 6 to 9 ft Bndiver 3. ose 1 pkt. 8 to 12 in. 18 to 24 in. equasiy” WADEEC Ole Dee Z Bas fe ; Fennel. oe 1 pkt. Ato 6in. | 24to40in. || Sumflower....... 4 USES sozan: OES Garlicne. sgn ee 2 Ibs. 3to 4in. | 12 to 24 in. Tomato........ 1 pkt. 3to 4 ft. 3to 7 it. alee oe es 2 pkts. 8 to 12 in. 24 to 36 in. TobaccO...4 2. .|¢ wpkt 2to 3 it. 3 to 4 it. Kohl Rabi.:...:.. 2 pkts. 3 to’ 6 in. 24 to 30in. || Turnip......... 2 pkts. 3to 4 in. 12 to 24 in. 20 We warrant to the extent of the purchase price that seeds or bulbs we sell are as described on the container within recognized tolerances. We give no other or further warranty, express or implied. Ferry-Morse Seed Co. Ferry’s Flower Seeds for better home gardens KEY TO SYMBOLS AND LISTINGS Common Names: Heading each listing in heavy type. This is the name found on packets of Ferry’s Seeds. Alternative Names: After main listing. Are those by which the varieties are known in some areas. Color— Uses: Follow the flower names in all listings. Frost Dates and When to Plant: See pages 17,19. Prices: All prices listed are cost per packet. Abronia umbellata grandiflora. Sand Verbena. Rosy lilac. Trailing. Rock gardens and window boxes. Thrives in rather poor soil. (h-A 6 in.) 15c Achillea ptarmica, The Pearl. Sneezewort; Yarrow. Double satin-white flowers. Blooms long season. Needs sun. (h-P 2 ft.) 15c Acroclinium, Double Mixed. Helipterum. Mixed colors. Cut when in bud for winter bouquets. (hh-A 15 in.) 15c African Daisy, Hybrids. Dimorphotheca. Shades of yellow, orange,- and apricot. Blooms profusely for long season. Good rock garden plant. (h-A 12 in.) 15c Ageratum, Dwarf Blue Bedder. Floss Flower. Compact plants with large clusters of deep, rich lavender-blue flowers. Ideal for edging. A Ferry- Morse Development and Introduction. (h-A 4 in.) 15c Ageratum, Midget Blue. Floss Flower. The finest variety for neat edgings. All-America Award. (h-A 4 in.) 15c Alyssum (Sweet), Carpet of Snow. Alyssum procumbens. White. One ‘of the best edging plants. Fragrant. Masses of flowers. (h-A 4 in.) 10c Alyssum (Sweet), Little Gem. Alyssum compactum erectum. White. Edging plant. Fragrant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c Alyssum (Sweet), Violet Queen. Alyssum compactum erectum. Rich violet. Retains color throughout season. Perfect edging plant. (h-A 6 10c Alyssum, Hardy. oe caeaHiIC compactum; Basket of Gold. Brilliant yellow. Rock garden and front of border. Blooms with tulips. (h-P 9 in.) 15c Anagallis grandiflora, Blue. Pimpernel. Clear, deep blue. Bushy plants. Useful edging or rock garden plant. (h-A 8 in.) 15c Anchusa capensis, Bluebird. Summer Forget-me-not. Clear, bright blue, white eye. Rough, hairy stalks and foliage. Flowers larger and color more intense than forget-me-nots. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Anchusa italica, Dropmore. Summer Forget-me-not. Deep gentian blue flowers in drooping sprays. Does well in dry location. Prefers partial shade. Long blooming. (h-P 3 ft.) 15c 21 Height and Habit: In parentheses at end of each listing. A— Annual; lives only one season B—Biennial; lives two seasons, second year only P— Perennial; tends to live from year to year h— Hardy; resists low temperatures hh—Half-hardy; needs protection where tem- peratures are low t— Tender; will not endure frost often blooms Arabis alpina. Rock Cress; Snoweap. Pure white. Easy to grow. Likes sun. Showy for edging or rock garden. (h-P 6 in.) 10c Arctotis, Large Flowered Hybrids. Attractive blend of colors. Fine for low borders. (h-A GS) 25c Armeria formosa Hybrids. Thrift; Sea Pink. Globe-like blossoms ranging in shade from delicate to deep rose. Does well in poor soil. (h-P 18 in.) 25c Asclepias tuberosa. Butterfly Flower; Butterfly Weed. Gorgeous orange-red. Attractive for bouquets. Needs sun and well drained soil. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c Aster, Double American Beauty Mixed (Wilt Resist- ant). Callistephus: China Aster. Well blended colors. Flowers similar to American Branching, but larger: blooms two weeks later. (h-A 216 ft.) 15c Aster, Double American Branching (Wilt Resistant). Callistephus; China Aster. White (BALL’S WHITE); Pink (PEERLESS PINK); Rose; Lavender; Purple; Rose Pink (ROSALIE); Ruby Red (HEART OF FRANCE); and Mixed. Fully double. Very regular and symmetrical. Blooms same time as Crego. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 15c Aster, Double Giants of California. Callistephus; China; Aster. Mixed. Same type as Crego but larger flowered. Plant only where season is long. (h-A 2% ft.) 25c Aster, Double King Mixed (Wilt Resistant). Calliste- phus; China Aster. Splendid blend of colors. Narrow quilled petals. Long stems. Blooms before most late varieties. ee {t.) Cc Aster, Giant California Sunshine, Mixed. Callistephus; China Aster. Fine blend of colors. Taller and larger flowered than old Sunshine type. For mild climates. (h-A 21% ft.) 25c Aster, Giant Crego (Wilt Resistant). Callistephus; China Aster. Crimson; Lavender; Lilac (CATTLEYA); Purple; Rose-pink; Shell-pink (PEACH BLOSSOM); White; and Mixed. Shaggy twisted petals. (h-A 2 ft. ) Each: 15¢c Aster, Pompom Mixed. Callistephus; China Aster. Pretty colors. Erect habit. Small pompom flowers. Fine for cutting. (h-A 15 in.) 25c This insignia Aster, Single Chinensis Mixed (Wilt Resistant). Callistephus; China Aster. Soft and vivid colors. Somewhat like Shasta Daisy in form. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Aster, Single Perennial Mixed. Michaelmas Daisy. Soft and vivid colors. Blooms in autumn. Single, daisy-like flowers in great quantities. (h-P 3 ft.) 25c Aubrietia bougainviilei, Dark Blue. Purple Rockcress Bluish purple flowers. Silvery green foliage. Dainty rock garden plant. Blooms early. (h-P 6 in.) 25c Australian Pea Vine. Dolichos lignosus. Rosy flowers; purplish pods. Does well only in mild climates. Dense growth in one season. Climbs. (t-P L2ACS) 15c Bachelor Button. Ragged Sailor; Cornflower. Fully double blossoms. Fine for cutting. Long bloom- ing. Rose (PINKIE); Deep Blue (BLUE BOY); White (SNOWMAN). (h-A 2ft.) Each: 15c Bright crimson (RED BOY); Mixed. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 10c Bachelor Button, Jubilee Gem. Centaurea cyanus; Dwarf Cornflower. Blue. Attractive edging plant, compact and tidy. Dwarf form of Bachelor Button. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Balsam, Bush Double Fireball. Northern Gardenia. Cherry with vermilion cast. (h-A 14 in.) 25C Balsam, Bush Double Rosy White. Northern Gardenia. White with faint flush of pink. New improved strain. Early. Many flowers. (h-A 14 in.) 25c Balsam, Bush Double Mixed. Northern Gardenia. Fine blend of colors. Attractive for bouquets. (h-A 14 in.) 15c Balsam, Double Tall Mixed. Lady’s Slipper; Touch-me- not. Blending shades of pink and rose. Long blooming season. (h-A 18 in.) Blue Lace Flower. Didiscus coeruleus. Blue. Unusually good for cutting. Brachycome, Mixed. Swan-river-daisy. Rich assortment of colors. Fine rock garden plant. Start seed early indoors. (h-A 10 in.) 15c Centaurea cyanus; Fine cut flower. 15c (h-A 214 ft.) 15¢ Aster, Giant Crego (Wilt Resistant). bo bo SEU ‘2 2 ay appears on all packets Calendula, Ball’s Gold. Pot Marigold. Golden yellow. Extra size. Long stems. vigor. Ideal for forcing. (h-A 18 in.) Calendula, Ball’s Orange Improved. Pot Marigold. Rich deep orange. Larger flowered, longer stemmed, and lighter colored than Orange King. Does not endure hot weather. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Calendula Campfire (Sensation). Pot Marigold. Large brilliant orange flowers. (h-A 18 in.) Calendula, Gold (Lemon Queen). Pot Marigold. Golden yellow. Long stems for cutting. Effective Extreme 15c 15c with blue larkspur. (h-A 18 in.) >5¢ Calendula, Orange King. Pot Marigold. Deep orange. Very suitable for garden use. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Calendula, Radio. Pot Marigold. Rich orange. ,Bristling quilled petals. (h-A 18 in.) 15¢c Calendula, Sunshine. Calendula chrysantha. Bright golden yellow chrysanthemum-shaped flowers. Long stems for cutting. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Calendula, Double Mixed. Pot Marigold; Pacific Beauty. Brilliant hues, well blended. Long stems for cutting. (h-A 18 in.) 10c California Native Flowers. General mixture of annual wild flowers suitable for mild climates. (h-A 6 in. to 2 ft.) 15c California Poppy, Extra Golden. Eschscholtzia californica. Golden orange. Good in foreground of border. (h-A 12 in.) 10c California Poppy, Mixed. Eschscholtzia californica; Brilliant. Delightful combination of vivid colors. (h-A 12 in.) 15¢ California Poppy, Little Beauty. Eschscholtzia pulchella. Dainty California wild flower. Cup-shaped lght yellow blossoms. Attractive in the rock garden or as edging plant. Does well in Door light soil. (hh-A 6 to § in.) 25c Calliopsis, All-Double Mixed. Annual Coreopsis. Flowers 1 to 1% in. across in delightful combinations of yellow, orange, maroon, crimson, mahogany. Practically all double. (h-A 3 ft.) 10c Bachelor Button, Jubilee Gem. containing Ferry-Morse Introductions A perfect flower of Calendula, Gold. Callirhoe involucrata. Winecup; Poppy-mallow. Large, bright rosy-crimson, cup-shaped flowers. Trailing plants. Excellent for dry sunny spots, rock gardens, wall gardens, dry banks. (h-P 1 ft.) 50c Campanula carpatica Blue. Harebell. Blue. Dainty bell flowers over rosette of heart-shaped leaves. Gem for rock garden and low border. (h-P § in.) 10c Campanula pyramidalis. Chimney Bellflower. Blue. Long spikes packed with starry bells. Does well in warm dry location. (h-P 5 ft.) — 15c Candytuft, Giant Hyacinth Flowered. Iberis. White. For low borders and bedding. Large flower spikes. (h-A 1 ft.) 10c Candytuft, Umbellata. Iberis. Compact plants with flat clusters of small florets. Mixed. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Canna, Finest Large Flowering Mixed. Canna. Gorgeous hues. Seeds very hard; notch or file before planting. (t-P 3 ft.) 15c Canterbury Bell, Annual Single’ Mixed. Campanula medium. Large pendant bells in shades of blue, pink, white. Good border subject. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Canterbury Bell, Cup and Saucer Mixed. Campanula calycanthema. Blue, pink, and white cup-shaped flowers, each surrounded by saucer-like calyx. Fine _ border subject. (h-B 2 ft.) 15c Canterbury Bell, Single Mixed. Campanula medium. Blue pink, and white. Branching plant with large pendant bells. Good border subject. (h-B 2 ft.) 10c Cardinal Climber. Ipomoea cardinalis. Fiery red. Dainty trellis climber for warm, sunny location. (h-A 15 ft.) 15c Carnation, Chabaud Giant. Dianthus caryophyllus; Clove Pink. Cardinal Red; Salmon; Deep Rose; Yellow; White; and Mixed. Large double flowers six months after seeding. Good cut flower. (hh-P used as annual 18 in.) Separate colors, Each: 25c; Mixed: 15c Carnation, Enfant de Nice Mixed. Dianthus caryophyllus; Clove Pink. Good blend of colors. Similar to Chabaud Giant, but slightly larger flowered and petals broader. (hh-P used as annual 18 in.) 50c Castor Bean, Zanzibariensis. Ricinus. Huge bronze leaves and red stems. For quick shrub effects. (t-P used as annual 10 ft.) 15c Castor Bean, Mixed. Ricinus. Leaves of varying colors. Temporary hedge, screen, or background planting. (t-P used as annual 8 ft.) 15c A field of Calendula being grown for seed on one of Ferry-Morse Seed Co.’s 23 2 California ranches. Celosia, Dwarf Fiery Feather. Celosia plumosa. Glowing red. Neat edging plant of uniform growth. Plume-like flowers. (h-A 15 in.) 15c Celosia, Tall Feathered Mixed. Celosia plumosa. Crimson, rose, and golden yellow. Good background plant. (h-A 3 ft.) 15c Centaurea gymnocarpa. Dusty Miller. Silvery gray, deeply cut foliage. Ornamental border plant. (hh-P 18 in.) 15c Centaurea imperialis. Sweet Sultan. Mixed. Delicate fragrance. Good border flower. (h-A 21% ft.) 15c Cerastium tomentosum. Snow-in-summer. Small white flowers in profusion. Silvery gray foliage. For rock garden and edging. Sun or partial shade. Blooms early. (h-P 6 in.) 15c Cheiranthus allioni. Siberian Wallflower. Fiery orange, four-petaled flowers. Rock garden or low border. Blooms first season from seed. (h-B 12 in.) 15c Chinese Forget-me-not, Firmament. Cynoglossum amabile. Blue. Bushy and compact. More dwarf than other varieties. Fine for border edging. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Chinese Lantern. Physalis franchett. Orange-red pods. Artistic winter bouquets. (h-P 18 in.) 25c Chrysanthemum, Single Annual, Merry Mixture. Annual Chrysanthemum. Daisy-like blossoms in gay tri-colors—crimson, bronze, yellow, cream white. Long stiff stems. Excellent for cut flowers. Easy to grow. (h-A 20 in.) 15c Cineraria, Large Flowered Mixed. grandtflora. Shades of red, purple, blue, and white. Successfully grown outdoors in mild climates; ideal pot plant in colder climates. (t-A 16 in.) 50c Clarkia, Double Salmon. Salmon-orange. Excellent in the border wherever summers are cool. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Clarkia, Double Mixed. Rich colors. Erect, bushy plants. (h-A 2 ft.) Cleome, Giant Pink Queen. Spiderflower. Huge trusses of bright salmon pink on long stems. Novel seed pods. Very striking. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. All-America Silver Medal. (h-A 3 to 4 ft.) 15c Cobaea scandens. Cup-and-Saucer Vine. Blue. Clings to brick, screen, or other rough surfaces. Grows rapidly. (hh-P 20 ft.) 25¢c Cineraria hybrida 15c The Ferry Display contains many varieties; Geum—Double Scarlet shows up well in both border and rock garden. Cockscomb, Dwarf Crested Mixed. Celosia cristata nana. Combs of crimson and rose; bronze foliage. Showy in border with other annuals. (h-A 10 in.) 15c Coleus, Large Leaved Mixed. Foliage Plant. Many shades and combinations of red, green, yellow. Pot, window box, or border plant. (t-P 12 in.) 25c Columbine, Imperial Long Spurred Hybrids. A quilegia. Delightful blend of colors. Excellent in rock garden or border. Does well in part shade. (h-P 2% ft.) 15c Columbine, Long Spurred, Blue Shades. Aquilegia. Shades of blue. Large single flowers; long spurs. (h-P 21 ft.) 15c Columbine, longissima. Aquilegia. Sensational type with extra long spurs. Pale golden yellow blossoms. (h-P 2% ft.) 75c Coral Bells. See Heuchera sanguinea, page 25. Corona: Mayfield Giant. Coreopsis lanceolata grandt- ora. Glossy yellow. Single flowers. Long stems for cutting. Excellent in large masses in the border. (h-P 2 ft.) 10c core pels Double Sunburst. Coreopsis lanceolata grandi- ora. Rich golden yellow. Blooms first season but flowers are better second season. (h-P 2 ft.) 15c Cosmos, Early Yellow Flare. Cosmos bipinnatus. Flowers of golden or ‘‘butter’’ yellow. Free blooming. More striking than Orange Flare, and slightly later and taller. All-America Silver Medal. (h-A 31% ft.) 10c Cosmos, Orange Flare. Cosmos bipinnatus. Golden-orange. Striking in flower border. Good for cutting. (h-A 3% ft.) 15c Cosmos, Sensation. Cosmos bipinnatus. Bright crimson (DAZZLER); and Mixed. Very large flowers. Early enough to bloom anywhere in U. S. Long blooming. (h-A 31% ft.). Each: 15c Cosmos, Sensation Radiance. Cosmos bipiannatus. Deep rose with rich crimson center. Large flowers on long stems. All-America Award, 1947. (h-A 314 ft.) 25c Creeping Zinnia. Sanvitalia procumbens. Many small, deep yellow, double flowers resembling miniature zinnias. Black centers. Likes sunshine. Fine edging plant. (h-A 6 in.) 15c Cypress Vine Mixed. Ipomoea quamoclit. (Scarlet and white). Graceful lacy vine for trellis or arbor. Climbs readily. (h-A 8 ft.) 15c 24 Dahlia, Unwin’s Dwarf Hybrids. Semi-double Dahlia. Gorgeous blend of colors. Group in foreground of border for spot of lovely color. (t-P used as annual 14 in.) 15c Delphinium, Dwarf Chinese. Larkspur. Soft sky blue (AZURE FAIRY); Ultramarine blue (BLUE BUTTERFLY). Reaches full development first season from seed planted early. For low borders. (h-P 2 ft.) Each: 15c Delphinium, Pacific Giant White. Perennial Larkspur. Enormous, double clear white blossoms. Strong stems. Highly mildew resistant. (h-P 5 ft.) 50c Delphinium, Pacific Hybrids. Perennial Larkspur. Shades of blue, lavender, mauve and white. Large flower spikes. Particularly suited to Pacific Coast con- ditions. Mildew resistant. (h-P 5 ft.) 20c Delphinium, Tall Hybrids. Perennial Larkspur. Silvery blue (BELLADONNA); Deep intense blue (BELLAMOSUM). Sown early will flower late first season. (h-P 5 ft.) Each: 15c Dianthus deltoides erecta. Maiden Pink. Single flowers in shades of bright carmine rose. Plants erect and compact. A fine addition to the rock garden or low border. (h-P 7 in.) 15c Dianthus plumarius. See Pinks, Hardy Single and Double Mixed, page 29 English Daisy, Double Monstrosa. Bellis perennis. Crimson Ball, Rose, White, and Mixed. Extra large flowers, about 75% double. Long blooming period. A favorite for rock gardens and edgings. (h-P 8 in.) Separate colors, Each: 25c; Mixed: 20c Eschscholtzia pulchella. See California Poppy, Little Beauty, page 22 Forget-me-not, Blue Bird. Myosotts oblongata. Blue with small yellow eye. Combine with bulb flowers in rock garden or border. (h-P 12 in.) 15c Four o’clock, Mixed. Mirabilis jalapa; Marvel of Peru. Red, white, yellow, and striped and blotched. Use as bushy hedge or in clumps in border. (t-P used as an- nual 2 ft.) 15c Foxglove, Fine Mixed. Digitalis gloxinaeflora. Rose and white. Combines well with Sweet William and Pinks. (h-B 3 ft.) 15c Gaillardia, Giant Perennial Mixed. Gaillardia grandi- flora. Strong growing and Tones of maroon and orange. (h-P 15c hardy. Blooms early. Semi-double blossoms. Quits) Gaillardia grandifloraPortola Hybrids. Blanket Flower. Bronzy red centers, petals gold-tipped. Blooms for long season. Semi-double. (h-P 2 ft.) 15c Gaillardia, Lorenziana Gaiety, Double Mixed. Blanket Flower. Shades of sulphur, orange, scarlet, maroon, and red- and-gold. Easy to grow. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Gaillardia picta, Single Mixed. Blanket Flower. Tones of yellow and red. Bright, easily grown border : plant. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Gerbera Jamesoni Hybrids. Transvaal Daisy. Pastel tones of red, orange, yellow, rose, and pink. Difficult to grow and recommended only to experienced gardeners. (t-P 18 in.) 50c Geum, Double Golden Ball. Avens. Rich golden yellow. Well suited for bouquets and for perennial border. Does especially well on Pacific Coast. (h-P 2 ft.) 25¢ Geum, Double Scarlet. Avens. Dazzling scarlet. Good in border and rock garden. A little hard to start. (h-P 2 ft.) 20c Gilia capitata. Blue Thimble Flower. Clear lavender blue. Scabiosa-like flowers. Bushy plant, lacy foliage. (h-A 2 ft.) 15¢ — —E= your dealer will order others for you Use Gourds to make artistic arrangements for table centers or mantel pieces. Godetia, Semi-dwarf Single. Satinflower; ‘‘Farewell-to- spring.’ Rich scarlet on white (DUKE OF YORK); Bright salmon pink, white edge (SYBIL SHERWOOD); and Mixed. Well suited to partial shade in climates with cool summers. (h-A 12 in.) Separate colors, Each: 15c; Mixed: 10c Godetia, Tall Double Mixed. Satinflower; ‘‘Farewell-to- spring.”’ Rose, pink, lilac, and white. Long graceful spikes with pompom-like blossoms. (h-A 2 ft.) 10c Gourds, Small Fruited Mixed. Cucurbita. Interesting shapes and colors suitable for ornaments. Vine decorative. (h-A 12 ft.) 15c Gypsophila, Covent Garden Market. elegans; Baby’s Breath. White. Combine with colorful flowers in garden and bouquets. Sow at intervals during summer for plentiful supply. (h-A 2 ft.) 10c Gypsophila paniculata,"Double White. Baby’s Breath. Tiny white rose-shaped flowers. Cut before fully open for winter bouquets. (h-P 3 ft.) 25c Heliotrope, Dark Varieties Mixed. Heliotropium hybrida. Shades of violet. Pleasing contrast with brighter colored flowers. Fragrant. (t-P 2 ft.) 25c Gypsophila Hesperis matronalis. Sweet Rocket. Separate colors: Purple; White. Old-time favorite with delightful fragrance. (h-P 18 in.) Each: 15c Heuchera sanguinea. Coral Bells. Bright coral red flowers on wiry stalks. Charming for low border or rock garden. (h-P 12 in.) 25c Hibiscus Marvels Mixed. Mallow. Tones of red, rose, and white. Large flowers. Tall hedge or background plant with handsome foliage. (h-P 4 ft.) 15c Hollyhock, Allegheny Mixed. Althea rosea. Gay colors. Huge, semi-double flowers deeply fringed and frilled at edges. (h-P 7 ft.) 15c Hollyhock, Double. Althea rosea. Pink (NEWPORT PINK); Searlet; Yellow; Mixed. An excellent type. (h-P 5 ft.) Each: 15¢ Hoilyhock, Indian Spring. Althea rosea. Clear, soft pink. Semi-double blossoms in profusion. All-America Award. (h-A 4 ft.) 15c 25 Hunnemannia fumariaefolia. Bush Eschscholtzia; Gold- en Cup. Lemon yellow, cup-shaped flowers. Bushy plants. Good cut flower. Makes unusually attractive border. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Hyacinth Bean, Mixed. Dolichos lablab. Purple and white. Fast growing vine. (h-A 10 ft.) 10c Iberis sgibraltarica. Perennial Candytuft. Lilae flowers shading white. Spreading rock garden plant of easy culture. (h-P 8 in.) 15c Ice Plant. Mesembryanthemum crystallinum. Sparkling foliage and small pinkish white flowers. Well adapted for dry banks and rock gardens. (h-A 6 in.) 15c Iceland Poppy, Coonara Pink Hybrids. Papaver nudi- caule. Clear shades, pale pastels to deep rose. Shghtly ruf- fled flowers. Fern-like foliage. (h-P 15 in.) 25c Iceland Poppy, Gartford Mixed. Papaver nudicaule. Beautifully fluted blossoms in pastel shades. Flowers first season from seed sown early. (h-P 2 ft.) 20c Ipomoea bona nox. Evening Glory. Stout twining vine. Violet flowers that stay open in evening. Broad smooth leaves. (h-A 12 ft.) 15c Johnny-Jump-Up. See Viola—page 32 Joseph’s Coat. Amaranthus tricolor. ed, yellow, and green foliage. Somewhat coarse, but showy. Thrives in hot, dry locations. (h-A 21% ft.) 10c Kochia childsi. Summer Cypress. Good, quick-growing temporary hedge plant with bright green moss-like foliage. (h-A 2% ft.) 15c Kudzu Vine. Pueraria thunbergiana; Jack-and-the-bean- stalk. Rose-pink blossoms. Fast growing vine. Fine screen for porches. (h-P 20 ft.) 15c Lantana hybrida Mixed. Lantana. Shades of crimson, rose, yellow, orange in same cluster. Makes good display from seed first. season. (t-P 2 it) Cc Larkspur, Giant Imperial. Annual Delphinium. Plants of upright habit. Long stems for cutting. Blue Spire (beautiful blue); Brilliant Rose (deep salmon rose) A Ferry-Morse Introduction; Lilac Spire (pinkish-lavender); Mauve Beauty (light mauve) A Ferry-Morse Introduction; Rosalie (rose pink) A Ferry-Morse Introduction; Salmon Beauty (deep salmon pink) A Ferry-Morse Intro- duction 1950; Sweet Lavender (light lavender blue); White King (pure white); Mixed (white, pink, blue, rose, lavender). (h-A 3 ft.) _ Each: 10c Larkspur, Super Majestic. Annual Delphinium. Long clean stems. Huge double blossoms. The Super Majestic type is A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. Striking colors include: carmine, deep salmon, lavender, light blue, pale pink, rosy mauve, rose pink, white and mixed (all shades). (h-A 5 ft.) Each: 15c Lathyrus. ee Perennial Sweet Pea, page 28 Lavender. Lavandula vera. Lavender flowers. Gray foliage. Pleasing addition to garden. Dry for sachet use. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c Lilium regale. Regal Lily. One of finest lilies in existence. Flowers white tinged pink, yellow throat. Furnishes flowers second season and thereafter. (h-P 3 ft.) 25c Linaria, Fairy Bouquet Mixed. Linaria maroccana. Red, pink, purple, yellow, and white. Neat for edg- ings and rock gardens. More compact than other maroccana types. (h-A 10 in.) 10c Linum flavum. Perennial Flax; Golden Flax. Bright yellow flax-like blossoms in great profusion. Prefers open, sunny,well drained location. (h-P 1 ft.)50c Dress up your vegetable garden Linum perenne. Blue Flax. Light blue flowers. Profuse blooming. Graceful in rock garden. (h-P 18 in.) 25c Lobelia, Emperor William. Lobelia compacta. Bright blue, white throat, green leaves. Compact edging plant. (h-A 4 in.) 25c Lobelia, Crystal Palace. Lobelia compacta. Sapphire blue; dark foliage. Compact edging plant. (h-A 4 in.) 25C Lobelia, Trailing Sapphire. Trailing Lobelia. Deep blue flowers, white eye. Window boxes, hanging baskets, rock gardens. (h-A 8 in.) 25c Love-in-a-mist, Double Blue. Nigella damascena; Devil- in-the-bush. Cornflower blue flowers on long stems. Feathery foliage partly conceals flowers. Old-fashioned border flower. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Lunaria biennis. Honesty; St. Peter’s Penny; Money Plant. Seed pods translucent, silvery. Ornamental in winter bouquets. (h-B 21% ft.) 25c Marigold, Melody—brilliant in the border and beautiful in arrangements. Lupin hartwegii, Mixed. Annual Lupin. Shades of blue. Showy spikes for garden bed or border. (h-A 2 ft.) 20c Lupin, Perennial Mixed. Lupin polyphyllus. Shades of lavender, rose, and buff. Use in masses in border. (h-P 3 ft.) 20c Lupin, Russell’s Hybrids. Perennial Lupin. Many lovely colors. Wonderful border flower. Gold Medal, Royal Horticultural Society. (h-P 3 ft.) 25¢ Marigold, African Double Tall. Tagetes erecta. Burpeegold. Brilliant orange. Odorless. Same form as Guinea Gold. (h-A 30 in.) 15c Crown of Gold. Orange. Odorless. Short center petals curled and quilled, with flat drooping outer petals. (h-A 20 in.) : 15c Early Sunshine. Light clear yellow. Flowers have incurved petals like small chrysanthemums. Very early. (h-A 20 in.) 15c Glitters. Attractive clear yellow chrysanthemum- like flowers up to 3 in. across. Early bloomer. Good for bedding or cutting. All-America award winner for 1951. (h-A 15 in.) 25c Guinea Gold. Brilliant orange. Loose flat petals. Effective in bouquet and border. (h-A 30 in.) 10c Limelight. All-America Bronze Medal. Primrose yellow. Early blooming. Not odorless. (h-A 20 in.) 15c Marigold, African Double Tall (Cont’d.) Mammoth Mum. Huge chrysanthemum-like flowers of light yellow. Very attractive for cutting. AjJ-America Award. (h-A 30 in.) 15c Sunset Giants, Mixed. Tones of orange, yellow, primrose. Huge flowers with loosely formed petals. Fragrant. (h-A 3 ft.) 15c Treasure Chest. Brilliant blend of large-flowered types with wide range of color and blossom forms. (h-A 2 to 3 ft.) 15c Yellow Supreme. Light clear yellow. Superb for border and cutting. (h-A 30 in.) 15c Marigold, French Double Dwarf. Tagetes patula. Butterball. Canary yellow flowers of scabiosa type. Blooms early. Attractive for edging. All-America Award. (h-A 8 in.) 15c Coronet Improved. Small flowers with golden yel- low centers, mahogany collars. Uniform in growth and season of bloom. Plants compact, free-flowering. Low edgings and window boxes. (h-A 9 in.) 15c Marigold, Early Sunshine—one of the loveliest of the tall varieties. Harmony. Mahogany outside petals; orange tufted center. Blooms early and until hard frost. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Harmony Hybrids. From lovely golden orange to golden yellow; many beautifully blotched and striped. Crested centers. Very early. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Melody. Fully double, brilliant orange flowers of the Harmony type. Blooms early and all summer. Unsurpassed as border or edging plant. A Ferry- Morse Development and _ Introduction—All- America Award. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Spry. All-America Award. Extra early. Free bloom- ing. Harmony-type flowers with light yellow ,centers. (h-A 9 in.) 15c Sunkist. Golden orange blossoms. Harmony-type, one-inch across. Very early and long blooming. Unusually good for window boxes and edgings. All- America Award. (h-A 4 in.) = 15e Marigold, French Single Dwarf. Tagetes patula. Flash Single flowers, about 134 in. across, range in color from yellow to rich orange, each marked with red or maroon. Brilliant for borders, beds, or pot plants. All-America Award. (h-A 18 in.) eee ie with a border of colorful flowers Marigold, French Single Dwarf (Cont’d.) Naughty Marietta. Large single golden yellow flowers blotched mahogany at base of petals. Compact, free flowering. All-America winner. (h-A 16 in.) 25c Marigold, French Double Tall Mixed.! Tagetes patula. Fine blend of two-toned flowers. For border decora- tion and cutting. (h-A 2% ft.) 15c Matricaria capensis, Double White. Feverfew. Dainty white button-like flowers in terminal clusters. Excellent in garden and for cutting. Long blooming. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c Matthiola bicornis. Evening Scented Stock. Small mauve flowers. Especially desirable for fragrance. (h-A 15 in.) 15c Mignonette, Machet. Reseda. Bronze spikes; dark green leaves. Greatly valued for fragrance. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Mignonette, Red Goliath. Reseda. Large coppery-red spikes. Vigorous plant. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. (h-A 12 in.) 15c Morning Glory, Heavenly Blue. Ipomoea rubro coerulea. Clear sky blue, creamy throat. Quick, dense growth and beautiful flowers make this vine wonderfully popular. (h-A 12 ft. or more) 15c Morning Glory, Liberty Mixed. Blend of Heavenly Blue (blue), Pearly Gates (white), and Crimson Rambler (red). (h-A 12 ft. or more) 15¢ Morning Glory, Pearly Gates. Ipomoea. Large pure-white blossoms. Vigorous growth. Very floriferous. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. All-America Silver Medal Award. (h-A 12 ft. or more) 15c Morning Glory, Scarlett O’Hara. Ipomoea. Bright red. Large flowered. Not a strong climber. Good in window and porch boxes. All-America Award. (h-A 10 ft.) 15c Morning Glory, Mixed. Convolvulus major. Clear tones of blue and crimson. Twine over fence, trellis, or on strings. Easy to grow. (h-A 10 ft. or more) 10c A portion of a Petunia seed crop on one of our California ranches. Momordica, Balsam Apple. Momordica balsamina. Brilliant yellow flowers; spherical fruits. Lacy foliage. A good climber. (h-A 10 ft.) 15c Momordica, Balsam Pear. Momordica charantia. Cylindrical, elongated yellow fruits. Sometimes boiled and eaten in young state. A good climber. (h-A 10 ft.)15c Momordica, Mixed. Balsam Apple and Pear. Yellow flowers; fruits of apple and pear shape. Orna- mental vine. (h-A 10 ft.) 15c Moon Flower. Ipomoea grandiflora alba. White blossoms. A vine unsurpassed for size of flow- ers. Fragrant in evening. (h-A 12 ft. or more) 15c Morning Glory, Blue Star. Ipomoea. Large flowers of exquisite sky blue with deeper shaded midribs forming attractive star.(h-A 12 ft. or more) 15c Morning Glory, Crimson Rambler. Convolvulus. Ruby red, white throat. Strong climber. Effective against side of house or on fence or trellis. A Ferry- Morse Introduction. (h-A 12 ft. or more) 10c Morning Glory, Giant Mixed. Ipomoea imperialis. Radiant colors with odd markings. Graceful vine. (h-A 10 ft.) 10c The ideal pansy is circular in form. This ts Geneva Suber Giant. Nasturtium, Golden Gleam. Tropaeolum. Golden yellow, semi-double flowers. Unsurpassed for cutting. Fragrant. (h-A 165 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing) 15c Nasturtium, Scarlet Gleam Improved. Tropaeolum. Brilliant scarlet. Fine for cutting and border use. Some singles among the semi-doubles. (h-A 15 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing) 15c Nasturtium, Gleam Hybrids. Tropacolum. Salmon, rose, yellow, primrose, red. Some singles among semi-doubles. (h-A 15 in. tall; 3 ft. trailing) 15c Nasturtium, Dwarf Mixed. Tom Thumb Nasturtium. Bright and pastel colors. Well suited for edgings, low borders, window boxes. (h-A 12 in.) 15c Nasturtium, Tall Mixed. Tropaeolum lobbianum. Bright colors. Window box; ornamental vine planting for trellis; cutting garden. (h-A 18 in. tall; 5 ft. trail- ing) 10c Nemesia, Blue Gem. Nemesia compacta. Forget-me-not blue flowers. Excellent edging plant. Needs moist, cool climate. (h-A 8 in.) 25c Nemesia grandiflora suttoni, Mixed. Nemesia grandi- flora. Warm tones of red, yellow, orange. PJants and flowers larger than Blue Gem; plants more spreading. (h-A fein) 25c For a gardening thrill— Nemesia, Triumph Mixed. Nemesia compacta. Deep red, orange, yellow, blue, dark purple. Excellent edging or rock garden plant wherever summers are cool. (h-A 8 in.) 15c Nemophila, Insignis Blue. Baby-blue-eyes. Sky blue shading lighter at center. California wild flower that does well in other parts of country. Useful as ground cover. (h-A 6 in.) 15c Nicotiana, Evening Star. Nicotiana affinis hybrida; Flowering tobacco. White, lavender, purple, rose, red. Mass in border for fragrance. Combine with taller annuals. Blend of colors. (hh-A 2 to 3 ft.) 15c Nierembergia Purple Robe. Dwarf Cup Flower. Deep blue or violet-blue. Continual bloom over Jong period. Very nice for border or rock garden. All-America Award. (hh-P used as annual 6 in.) 50c Painted Datsy. Painted Daisy, Single Mixed. Pyrethrum roseum; Persian Daisy. Tones of rose and red. Beautiful in perennial border in spring. (h-P 2 ft.) 25c Pansy, Superb Giant Mixed. Viola tricolor. Bright colors. Large flowers. Compact plants. (h-A 8 in.) 25c Pansy, Geneva Super Giant Mixed. Viola tricolor. Many rich colors. Our own reselection of the Swiss Giant type. Mammoth flowers. (h-A 8 in.) 50c Pansy, Large Flowered Mixed. Viola tricolor. Selected blend of the large flowered pansies. Wide range of distinct, contrasting, shades in eye-appealing combination. (h-A 8 in.) 15c Pansy, Maple Leaf Giant, Mixed. Viola tricolor. Fine blend of colors. Extremely large flowers. Vigor- ous plants. (h-A 8 in.) 50c Pansy, Swiss Giant. Viola tricolor. Separate colors: Rich garnet (ALPENGLOW); Deep blue (BERNA); Blue with deep blue blotches (LAKE OF THUN); Golden, blotched deep brown (RHINE- GOLD); Large circular flowers. Long blooming season. (h-A 8 in.) Each: 50c Pansy, Coronation Gold. Viola tricolor. Clear yellow, lower petals lightly flushed orange. Large, nicely shaped flowers. Nice for edgings and window boxes. (h-A 8 in.) 50c 28 Pentstemon gloxinoides, Mixed. Beard Tongue. Gay colors. Large spikes of tubular flowers with spotted throats. Bloom for long period. (t-P 2 ft.) 25¢ Perennial Sweet Pea, Mixed. Lathyrus latifolius. Carmine, pink, white. Excellent low climber for fences, stumps, and banks. Not fragrant. (h-P 5 ft.) 20c Petunia, Flaming Velvet. Petunia hybrida. Large flowers of rich, deep red. (h-A 2 ft.) Petunia, King. Petunia hybrida. Easiest petunia to grow and best for bedding. Blue; Crimson; Violet; White; Howard’s Star. (h-A 2 ft.) Each: 15c Petunia, Rose King Improved. Petunia hybrida. Deep clear rose-pink. Large, plentiful flowers. A Ferry-Morse Development and _ Introduction. All-America Award. (h-A 15 in.) 15c Petunia, Large Flowered Mixed. Petunia hybrida. Violet, rose, pink, white, lavender, crimson. One of the best border varieties. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Petunia, Celestial Rose. Petunia nana compacta. Deep pink. Best pink petunia. Excellent for bedding, 20c edging, window boxes. (h-A 14 in.) 15c Petunia, Cheerful. Petunia nana compacta. Large blossoms of clear salmon-pink. Compact plants. Ideal for bedding and borders. All-America Award. (h-A 10 in.) 25c Petunia, Cream Star. Petunia nana compacta. All-America Silver Medal. Soft, creamy white, star-shaped blossoms. Extremely free-blooming. (h-A 12 in.) 20c Petunia, Fire Chief. Petunia nana compacta. The first really red petunia. Flowers do not fade with age. Plants compact. All-America Gold Medal winner. (h-A 14 in.) 25c Petunia, First Lady. Petunia nana compacta. All-America Award. Pale rose pink, cream throat, darker veining. Bushy plants. Splendid for borders and window boxes. (h-A 12 in.) 25c Petunia, Glow. Petunia nana compacta. All-America Silver Medal. Dwarf, ball-shaped plants. Many flowers of rich rose-red with lighter throats. (h-A 12 in.) 25c Petunia, Igloo. Petunia nana compacta. Small, creamy-white, yellow-throated flowers. Neat, compact plants. Unexcelled for massing and for win- dow boxes. Blooms mid-June to late summer. All- America Award. (h-A 10 in.) 15c Petunia, Giants of California. plant Cuthbertson sweet peas! Petunia, King Henry. Petunia nana compacta. Rich ox-blood crimson. Large flowers. plants. (h-A 14 in.) Petunia, Radiance. Petunia nana compacta. Dazzling scarlet-rose with gold center. Large flower- ed. Free flowering. (h-A 14 to 16 in.) 15c Petunia, Rose Bedder. Petunia nana compacta. Bright rose-colored blossoms with golden throats. Many flowers, compact plants. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (h-A 14in.) 15c Compact 25c Petunia, Rosy Morn. Petunia nana compacta. Rosy pink with white throat. Popular for window boxes. (h-A 14 in.) 15c Petunia, Silver Blue (Heavenly Blue). Petunia nana compacta. Silvery sky blue. Very pretty combined with Celestial Rose. (h-A 14 in.) 20c Petunia, Ferry’s Midget Mixed. Petunia nana compact. All the newest dwarf varieties. (h-A 12 in.) 20c Petunia, Single Giant Fringed, Theodosia Improved. Petunia hybrida grandiflora. Very large ruffled flowers of soft rosy pink with veined yellow throat. (h-A 12 in.) 75c Phlox drummondi. Annual Phlox. Chamois rose; Deep rose; Pink; Scarlet-white-eye; Scarlet; Violet, White; Yellow; Mixed. Use in large groups in border. (h-A 12 in.) Separate colors, Each: 25c; Mixed: 15c Phlox drummondi, Dwarf. Annual Phlox. Separate colors: Apricot; Pink; Scarlet; Violet; White; Yellow; Mixed. Suitable for rock gardens and low edgings. (h-A 8 in.) Each: 25c Phlox Star Mixed. Phlox cuspidata. Many bright colors. Petals have toothed edges. (h-A 12 in.) 15c Pinks, Annual Double Carnation Shades. Dianthus heddewigwt laciniatus flore plena. Shades of salmon, rose, red. Superb flowers. Much superior to the old Japanese pinks. (h-A 12 in.) 15c Hundreds of thousands of Ferry’s Seed packets are filled with Cuthbertson sweet pea seed from fields like Sct this. This 1s a Ferry-Morse seed production field in California. At right: Frank G. Cuthbertson who developed this new type of sweet pea. See page 20. Petunia, Dwarf Giants of California Mixed. Petunia superbissima. Wide range of colors. Plants compact. Single flowers very large and open throated. Unusually suitable for window box or potting. (h-A 10 in.) 50c Petunia, Giants of California, Mixed (Single Fringed). Petunia superbissima. Wide range of colors. Huge fringed flowers. Harder to grow than smaller-flowered petunias. (h-A 13 in.) 50c Petunia, Canadian All-Double Mixed. Petunia super- bissima. Large blossoms, nicely ruffled and 100% double. Colors rose, pink, and mauve. Vigorous plants. (h-A 12 in.) 75c Petunia, Colossal Shades of Rose. Petunia,”All-Double. Big all double blossoms range in color from salmon through rosy pink to deep rich rose. Crisply fringed and ruffled petals. All-America Award. (h-A 20 oe 75C Petunia, Single Giant Snowstorm. Petunia hybrida grandiflora. Mammoth white flowers. Beautiful in window boxes. (h-A 12 in.) 50c Pinks, Double China Mixed. Dianthus chinensis. Rich colors and markings. Fringed flowers somewhat like Sweet William but larger. (h-A 12 in.) 10c Pinks, Gaiety, Single Mixed. Dianthus heddewigii. Gay colors, rich markings. Fringed petals. Fragrant. Delightful in the border. (h-A 12 in.) 20c Pinks, Hardy Single and Double Mixed. Dvanthus plumarivus. Splendid assortment of colors. | flowers. Rich clove scent. (h-P 12 in.) Platycodon grandiflora Blue. Chinese Bell Flower. Flowers of steel-blue with sparkling sheen, cup shaped with pointed petals. Excellent in the border or semi- Deeply fringed 15c shaded rock garden. (h-P 18 in.) 15c Poppy, American Legion. Papaver rhoeas. Dazzling scarlet with white cross at center. Single flowers. Sow in beds by themselves or in groups in the border. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Poppy, Double Shirley, Sweet Briar. Papaver rhoeas. Charming double and semi-double’ pink flowers. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Add color to the tront yard Poppy, All Double Shirley Mixed. Papaver rhoeas. Colors are pink, bright scarlet, and white. Graceful double and semi-double flowers produced over a long season. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Poppy, Single Pierrot. Papaver. Striking deep scarlet flowers with black patch on each petal. Low tufted plants. Lively addition to rock garden or border. Sow seed early. A Ferry-Morse Introduction. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Poppy, Single Shirley Mixed. Papaver rhoeas. Shades of pink and rose, bright scarlet, carmine-red. Large flowers produced over long season. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Poppy, Orientale Hardy Red. Papaver orientale. Glowing scarlet. A gorgeous splash of color in garden or border. (h-P 2% ft.) 20c Poppy, Orientale Hybrids. Papaver orientale. Mostly red, with some white, rose, salmon, and orange. Large cup-shaped flowers. Long stems. Fern-like foliage. (h-P 2% ft.) 15c Poppy, Orientale Salmon Shades. Papaver orientale. Fairly new color development in Oriental Poppy. Gorgeous blossoms, spring to late summer. (h-P 40 in.) 25c Portulaca, Double Mixed. Moss Rose; Sun Plant. Superb blend of gay colors. High percentage of doubles and semi-doubles. (h-A 6 in.) 20c Portulaca, Single Mixed. Moss Rose; Sun Plant. Gay colors. Useful ground cover in dry sunny spots; at home in rock garden. (h-A 6 in.) 10c Primrose, Showy Evening. Oenothera lamarckiana. Brilliant yellow. Interesting twilight bloomer. (h-B 2% ft.) 15c Primula malacoides, New Baby. Baby Primrose. Deep rosy lilac. Solid flowers. An improved variety. (t-P 16 in.) 50c Primula veris Mixed. Primula polyanthus; Bunch Prim- rose. Shades of lavender, red, maroon, yellow, white. Clus- ters of flowers on wiry stems. Rock garden or low border. (h-P 6 in.) 50c Ranunculus, Morse’s Mammoth Double Mixed. Buttercup. Yellow, orange, and red tones. Compact plants. Large double and semi-double flowers. Very attrac- tive in hardy border in early summer. (h-P 10 in.) 25c Salpiglossis is graceful, and the colors and mark- ings of the flowers artistic. Rudbeckia bicolor superba. Cone Flower. Cone shaped brown centers; golden petals, velvety brown spots at base. Excellent as cut flower, or in clumps in border. (h-A 2 ft.) 15c Rudbeckia, Starlight. Cone Flower. Large flowered, semi-double. Primrose-yellow to ma- hogany, some bi-colored. }Long stems for cutting. Good background plant. All-America Award. (h-A 3 ft:) 15c Salpiglossis, Large Flowered Mixed. Painted Tongue. Large lily-like flowers on long wiry stems rising from low base of leaves. (h-A 21% ft.) 10c Salvia, Bonfire. Flowering Sage; Scarlet Sage. Bright red. Especially pretty with dark green or white background. (t-P used as annual 18 in.) 25c Salvia farinacea, Blue Bedder. Flowering Sage. Pale, cloudy blue, tubular flowers on tall slender spikes. (hh-P 3 ft.) 50c Salvia patens. Flowering Sage. One of finest indigo blue flowers. Long flower spikes. Plants bushy. Attractive in border. (t-P 18 in.) 50c Salvia splendens. Scarlet Sage. Searlet. Large flowered early strain of this vigorous old favorite. (t-P 2 ft.) 50c Sweet William, Single (See page 32). Scabiosa caucasica. Pincushion Flower. Lavender blue. Attractive flowers on long stems. Blooms through the summer. (h-P 2 ft.) 50c Scabiosa columbaria. Pincushion Flower. Separate colors: Lavender; Pink. Plants more dwarf and spreading than Caucasica type. Finely cut foliage. (h-P 18 in.) Each: 50c Scabiosa, Dwarf Heavenly Blue. Pincushion Flower. All-America Award. Clear lavender blue. Dwarf bushy plants. For low borders. (h-A 18 in.) 15c Scabiosa, Giant Annual. Pincushion Flower. Large double blossoms about 2 in. across. Peach blossom, Red, Rose and Oxford Blue. (h-A 2% ft.) Each: 15c; Mixed: 10c Scarlet Flax. Linum grandtflorum rubrum. Bright glossy red. Graceful in clumps in the border. Excellent rock garden plant. (h-A 18 in.) 10c Scarlet Runner Bean. Phaseolus coccineus. Bright red, pea-shaped flowers. Splendid ornamental climber which gives good shade. Beans good for table use. (h-A 10 ft.) 15c with an effective tlower display Schizanthus, Dr. Badger’s Hybrids. Poor Man’s Orchid. Flowers like tiny butterflies in pastel shades with dainty markings. better vegetable and flower seeds CUCUMBER (Cont’d) Early Cluster. Short, thick, blunt fruits about 51% in. long. Medium dark green. Desirable for pickling and exceptional for slicing. (56) 10c Early Fortune. A desirable slicing variety extensively grown for shipping. Fruits very dark green. (66) 10c Early White Spine. Medium dark green, slightly tapering to blunt ends; 7 in. long, 21% in. thick. Very popular for home gardens. (60) 10c Improved Long Green. Medium dark green; black- spined; 10 to 12 in. long. Excellent for slicing. (68) 10c Lemon. Deep lemon yellow, about 3 in. in diameter, nearly round. Odd, but delicious cucumber for slicing and salads. (65) 10c Longfellow. Valuable for home gardens and shipping. - Handsome, dark green fruits. (72) 10c National Pickling. Straight, symmetrical fruits become 6in. long when mature. Superior for small pickles. Very uniform. (54) 10c Small Gherkin. Genuine West India gherkin. Pale green oval fruits with spine-like projections. Make tasty pickles. (60) 10c Snow’s Pickling. Deep green color. Popular for small pickles. (54) 10c Straight-8. Straight; symmetrical; 8 in. long, 1% in. diameter; rich deep green. Unsurpassed for slicing. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. All-America Gold Medal Award. (62) 10c White Wonder. White at all stages of growth. An at- tractive novelty for pickles when fruits are young. Vines vigorous. (58) 10c DANDELION Improved Thick Leaved. Thick leaves of deep green. Compact with upright tuft at center. Superior to uncultivated plant. (95) 15c EGGPLANT Black Beauty. Large, symmetrical fruits. Retain glossy, black-purple coloring for long time. Popular. : c Fort Myers Market. Fruits of ideal size for shipping. Color deep purplish black with high gloss. Vigorous, very productive, high-bush variety, especially adapted to Florida and Cuba. (85) 15c Cucumber, National Pickling. EGGPLANT (Cont’d) Improved Large Purple. Yields 4 to 6 large fruits of dark purple. Flesh firm and meaty. Plants spineless. Very popular variety. (80) 15c ENDIVE Deep Heart Fringed. All-America Silver Medal. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (90) 15c Full Heart Batavian (Escarolle). An improved form of Broad Leaved Batavian. Leaves large and broad. Heads compact, well-rounded. Unexcelled for salads because of crispness and tenderness. (90) 15c Green Curled Ruffec, Green Ribbed. Leaves mossy appearing. Center blanches to delicate white. Very good for fall and winter use. (95) 15c Large Green Curled (Pink Ribbed). Vigorous and resistant. Outer leaves bright green, midribs tinged with rose. Center leaves blanch readily. Attractive salad plant. (95) 15c FENNEL Florence. Branching plant with feathery foliage and bulb-like base. Sweet-flavored bulb eaten cooked or raw; stalks eaten like celery. (110) 15c KALE or BORECOLE Dwarf Blue Curled. Improved strain of Dwarf Curled Scotch. Very popular in vicinity of Norfolk. (75) 10c Dwarf Green Curled. Low, spreading plant. Finely curled, parsley-like leaves. Desirable for greens and garnishing. Exceptionally hardy. (75) 10c Jersey or Thousand Headed. Strong growing plants 6 to 8 ft. tall. Smooth leaves. Much used for poultry and stock feed. (80) 10c Siberian or Sprouts. Dwarf, spreading plants. Large plume-like frilled leaves. Sometimes called ‘‘Ger- man greens.’ (70) 10c Tall Green Curled Scotch. Light green densely curled leaves on plants 3 ft. tall. Widely grown for greens. Very hardy; improved by light frosts. (75) 10c KOHL RABI Early Purple Vienna. Bulbs purplish color; flesh white and tender. (60) 15c Early White Vienna. Bulbs light green on outside; flesh white, mild-flavored, tender. Most popular table variety. (55) 15¢ Endive, Full Heart Batavian, Enjoy vegetables for many months Lettuce, Great Lakes. LEEK American, London, or Large Flag. Early. Popular gardener’s variety with long, thick, well blanched stem. (150) 15c Giant Musselburgh. Long white stem; medium green leaves. Not so hardy as Monstrous Carentan, and stems longer and more slender. (150) 15c Monstrous Carentan. Very popular hardy variety. Pure white stem. Dark, blue green leaves. (150) 15c LETTUCE, HEADING Bibb. Small, somewhat loose heads with a distinct flavor. Outer leaves deep glossy green, interior rich yellowish waxy green. Very tender. (57) 15c Bis Boston. Plain edged leaves tinged bronze at margins. Buttery yellow at heart. One of best flavored varie- ties. (76) 10c Corneli No. 456. An excellent new heading type. Small to medium heads are light creamy yellow in color. Similar to Great Lakes in appearance and performance. (80) 15c Great Lakes. A variety of Iceberg type, introduced by Michigan State College. Highly recommended for planting in the Great Lakes area. All-America Award. (82) 15e Green Mignonette. A somewhat larger selection of the older variety; wholly green, no trace of brown. Very crisp. Especially adapted to tropical climates. Popu- lar in South Pacific. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (66) 10c Hanson. Large, hard cabbage-like head. White heart. (82) 10c Hubbard’s Market. Well known butter heading variety. Also popular in Cuba and South America. (67) 10c Iceberg. Very popular for home gardens. Head large, hard, crumpled, red tinged. Inside white, crisp. (82) 10c Imperial No. 44. Very popular in Northeastern States. (82) 15c Imperial No. 847. A New York type especially adapted for eastern and southern use. (83) 15c May King. Earliest heading lettuce. Medium small, firm, round head. (65) 10c 42 LETTUCE, HEADING (Cont’d) Mignonette. Excellent quality. Very small head. (66) 10c New York (Iceberg type). Large, dark green, tightly folded head, well-blanched and sweet. Very widely grown. (81) 15c Salamander (Black Seeded Tennisball). Forms heads when weather is too warm for most varieties. (70) 10c White Boston. Light green head; buttery yellow heart. An outstanding variety. Our own perfected pure-. bred strain. (76) 10c LETTUCE, LOOSE LEAVED Black Seeded Simpson. Broad, light yellowish green leaves, frilled and crumpled. Attractive early variety. (45) 10c Chicken. Very hardy. Rapid growing. Non-heading. Produces flower stalks early and abundance of leaves for long period. A Ferry-Morse Introduction. o>) 0c Early Curled Simpson. Compact plants. Leaves bright lustrous green, broad and frilled. Plant thickly and use when young and tender. (45) 10c Lettuce, Prize Head. Grand Rapids. Leaves large, broad, waved, frilled, light green. Very tender. A Ferry-Morse Introduction. (42) 10c Grand Rapids U. S. No. 1. Mildew resistant strain of Grand Rapids, developed by U. 8S. Department of Agriculture. Leaf margins slightly more deeply cut, color a little duller and lighter green, than the origi- nal. Stands longer without bolting to seed than other strains. (42) 10c Oakleaf. An old variety still very popular in some sections for home gardens. Dark green leaves. Some resist- ance to hot weather. (42) 15c Prize Head. Outside leaves ringed red: interior green. Frilled, crumpled, tender, sweet. One of most satis- factory varieties for home gardens. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (48) 10c LETTUCE, COS or ROMAINE Dark Green. Medium large, dark green. Firm well folded head. (70) 10c White Paris or Trianon. Outer leaves medium light green; interior whitish green. Loose heads 8 to 9 in. tall. Summer salad lettuce. (70) 10c from a well-planned garden MUSKMELON, ORANGE FLESHED Bender’s Surprise. Medium to large. yellow when ripe. Delicious flavor. (90) 15c Crenshaw. A cross between Casaba and Cantaloupe. Matures in late summer and bears well into fall. Needs long growing season. Salmon flesh. Wonder- ful flavor. (110) 15c Early Osage. Fruits 6 to 7 in. diameter. Almost round. Thick, sweet flesh of salmon-orange. Splendid for home gardens. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (84) 15c Golden Delight. All America Award, 1951. Melons—oval, 5 to 8 in. Unusually thick, salmon colored flesh. Lus- cious flavor! Earliest of the large melons. A Ferry- Morse Development and Introduction. (86) 15c Hale’s Best. Oval fruits 61% in. long, heavily netted. Thick, deep, salmon flesh. Earliness and rich flavor make this a favorite. (86) 15c Hearts of Gold. Round; 6to7in. diameter. Thick, sweet flesh of deep salmon-orange. Fine to plant for succession where season is long. (100) 15c Honey Rock. Nearly round, 5 to 6 in. diameter. Thick, deep salmon flesh. Sweet musky flavor. One of the varieties best-adapted to home gardens. Early. cy) Cc Improved Perfecto. Fruits almost spherical, 6 to 7 in. diameter. Outstanding for fine quality. (90) 15c Iroquois. Fruits oblong, heavily netted. Thick orange flesh of high quality. Excellent for home or market garden. (90) 15c Persian. Round fruits, 6 to 8 in. diameter. Very dark green, netted. Flesh thick, bright orange. Distinctive flavor. Needs long growing season. (115) 15c Pride of Wisconsin. Similar in size and shape to Honey Rock. Oval. Tough, heavily netted rind. Flesh deep orange and very thick. Sweet and of excellent quality. (90) 15c Resistant, No. 45. Oval fruits with indistinct ribbing and netting. Salmon flesh, thick, firm, sweet, and of good quality. Resistant to powdery mildew. (87) 15c MUSKMELON, GREEN FLESHED Netted Gem or Rocky Ford. Small, oval, 41% to 5 in. diameter. Abundant yielder. Well-known pone (92) c MUSKMELON, WINTER Casaba, Golden Beauty. Globe-shaped. Pinched at stem end. Leathery rind. Most successful in California and Gulf States. (120) 10c Oval. Skin light Honey Dew (Green Fleshed). Broad-oval, 7 to 8 in. long. Thick, light green flesh. Fine-grained, delicious. May a pone before fully ripe and stored in cool place. 1 10c Muskmelon, Honey Rock. 43 MUSTARD Florida Broad Leaf. Leaves rounded, large, slightly crumpled, medium light green. Quick growing, remains in condition a long time. (50) 10c Large, Smooth Leaf. Large, smooth, green leaves borne well above ground. Preferred by many because more easly prepared for table than rough-leaved varieties. 10c Southern Giant Curled (Long Standing). Leaves large, light yellowish-green, much frilled. Highly valued in South because of vigorous growth, hardiness, and good quality. (60) 10c Tendergreen or Spinach-Mustard. Narrow, spoon- shaped leaves of dark green. Rapid growth. (45) 10c OKRA or GUMBO Clemson Spineless. Plants 34 to 4 ft. tall. Pods rich green, straight, moderately ridged, and of high quality. Remarkably uniform. All-America Silver Medal. (60) 10c Dwarf Long Pod Green. Long, fluted, dark green pods. Pods remain in fine condition a long time. (55) 10c Perkins’ Mammoth Long Pod. Pods 4 to 5in. long, deep green, slightly corrugated. Early and prolific. Very tender. (60) 10c White Velvet. Long, smooth white pods. Tender until nearly full size. A favorite in the South. (60) 10c ONION, RED Red Wethersfield. Large, flattened, thick bulbs. Flesh purplish-white. Early maturing. Heavy producer even in poor soils. The most popular red onion. oe 15c Southport Red Globe. Medium to large, globe-shaped. Medium early. Popular. One of best keepers. Oe c ONION, WHITE Bunching. Crisp, white, mild. Suitable for spring appe- tizer. Fine for cooking when larger grown. -(60) 15c Crystal White Wax. Early flat onion, sweet and mild. Used for early shipment in Southwest. (95) 15c Evergreen Bunching. Profitable home or market garden variety for young or bunching onions. Produces 4 to 6 useful shoots from single seed first season. (60) 15c Southport White Globe. Large size; medium early; firm; mild. Abundant yield. Our strain is unsurpassed in uniformity of shape and color. (110) 15¢c Okra, Perkins’ Mammoth Long Pod. The Ferry Display contains many varieties; ONION, WHITE (Cont’d) White Portugal (American Silverskin). Pure white; very sweet, mild flavor. Early maturing. A favorite for green onions, for use in salads, and later for cook- ing. (100) 15c White Sweet Spanish. Like original Sweet Spanish ex- cept color is white. Globe shaped. (110) 15c ONION, YELLOW Australian Brown. Standard market variety of notably long keeping quality. Bulbs flattened globe. Thick, chestnut brown skin. Flavor strong. A Ferry-Morse Introduction. (100) 15c Brigham Yellow Globe. Very solid. Globe-shaped. Grown from selected bulbs of original strain. ve c Early Yellow Globe. Excellent globe-shaped variety. Ten days earlier than Southport Yellow Globe. (100) 15c Ebenezer. Large, somewhat flattened. Leading variety for onion sets. (100) 15c Southport Yellow Globe. Large, uniformly globe-shaped. Flesh white, crisp. Medium early. We highly recom- mend this for general home garden planting. oe 15c Yellow Bermuda. Medium to large, flattened. White flesh, mild and sweet. Needs long season to produce finest bulbs. (95) 15c Sweet Spanish. Globe-shaped. Often weigh 2 lbs. Deliciously mild. For largest onions start seed early indoors and transplant later outside. (115) 15c Yellow Globe Danvers. We recommend trying Early Yellow Globe which is an improvement over this older variety. (105) PARSLEY Double Curled. Rich deep green, finely curled leaves. (70) 10c Evergreen. Large dense dark green foliage. More resistant to frost than other varieties. All-America Award. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (70) 10c Extra Triple Curled (Moss Curled). Dark green, tightly curled leaves. Unusually decorative for table use. (75) 10c Hamburg Thick Rooted. Root resembles parsnip. Use for flavoring soups and stews. Store in sand for winter. (90) 10c Paramount. Very uniform, triple curled. Plants 12 inches tall. All-America Award. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (85) 10c Plain or Single. Leaves deeply cut, flat, dark green. Ex- cellent foz seasoning; not so good for garnishing. (S80) 10c PARSNIP Hollow Crown, Thick Shoulder. Roots 18 to 20 in. long. Skin smooth, white. Flesh tender. Most popular variety in cultivation. (130) 10c Short Thick. About half the size of Hollow Crown and at least a month earlier. Splendid garden variety. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (100) 10c Smooth White. Long roots of excellent flavor. Will keep through winter without protection. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (130) 10c PEAS, FIRST EARLY Alaska, Wilt Resistant. Vines 214 to 3 ft. tall. Plump pods 24 in. long. Extremely early. Give vines support when possible. (58) 20c PEAS, FIRST EARLY (Cont’d) American Wonder. . Vines 12 to 14 in. tall. Pods plump, straight. Very productive. Important, early dwarf pea for home gardens. Same as Nott’s Excelsior. (62) 20c *Gradus. Vines 3 to 3/4 ft. tall. Pods 4 in. long. Peas large. Early large-podded pole pea. Splendid quality. (61) 20c *Hundredfold. Large pods, nearly 4 in. long, 34 in. wide. Vines 18 to 20 in. tall. Pods borne singly. For home, market garden, shipping. (65) 20c *Laxton’s Progress. Abundant dark green pods, 4 in. long, 34 in. wide. Largest of dwarf peas. Vines 18 to 22 in. tall. Very uniform in size, growth, and maturity. A Ferry-Morse Introduction. (62) 20c *Little Marvel. Thrifty vines, 18 to 20 in. tall. Very plump 3-inch pods. Unsurpassed in quality and productiveness for home gardens. (62) 20c *Morse’s Progress No. 9 (Wilt Resistant). Improved strain of Laxton’s Progress. A Ferry-Morse Develop- ment and Introduction. Pods slightly larger and darker green. Definitely wilt resistant. (62) -20c Premium Gem. Vines 18 in. tall. Plump pods 234 in. long. Good home garden variety. (62) 20c *Thomas Laxton. Vines3)4 to 4 ft. tall. Pods 4 to 41% in. long. Large, tender peas. Unexcelled flavor; sweet- ness retained until peas begin to harden. (60) . 20c *World’s Record. An improved earlier Gradus. Pods 334 in. long, wide, pointed at end. (59) 20c PEAS, MIDSEASON *Alderman (Wilt Resistant). Vines 41% to 5 ft. tall. Pods 41% to 51% in. long. Splendid dark-podded pea of Telephone type. (75) 20c Dwarf Telephone or Daisy (Wilt Resistant). Vines about 2 ft. tall; otherwise resembles Telephone. Splen- did uniform stock. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (75) 20c *Morse’s Market (Wilt Resistant). A large podded pea. Vines 24 to 30 in. tall. Pods 5 to 5!% in. long. Fine to plant with early peas for succession. A Ferry- Morse Development and Introduction. (70) 20c *Oracle. Attractive new variety. A Ferry-Morse Development and _ Introduction. Long pods well-filled with dark green peas of excellent quality. Splendid producer. (70) 20c Peas, Little Marvel—none better for your home garden. tt your dealer will order others for you PEAS, MIDSEASON (Cont’d) *Telephone (Dark Podded) (Wilt Resistant). Vines 41% to 5 ft. tall. Pods 41% to 5) in. long. One of best for home and market garden. (75) 20c Wisconsin Perfection (Wilt Resistant). Vines nearly 3 ft. tall. Pods in pairs, 314 in. long; plump. Peas medium size. Canning variety. Improved _ wilt resistant variety of McLean’s Advancer. (70) 20c PEAS, LATE Giant Stride (Wilt Resistant). Vines about 21% ft. tall. Large pods 5 to 5% in. long, pointed, plump. Good shipping variety. (75) 20c *Improved Stratagem or Potlatch (Wilt Resistant). Vines 21% ft. tall. Large pods of Telephone type. Desirable for succession crop. (77) 20c Large White Marrowfat. Vines 5 ft. tall. Pods very plump. Peas have rich marrowy flavor. Grown 20c extensively for dry use. (82) Pepper, Oakview Wonder—a blocky type, excellent for stuffing, baking and salads. PEAS, EDIBLE POD Dwarf Gray Sugar (Wilt Resistant). Vines 32 to 36 in. tall. Abundant pods 234 to 314 in. long. Color pale green. Quality excellent. (65) 20c Melting Sugar (Wilt Resistant). Vines 4 to 5 ft. tall. Abundant broad pods, 4 to 41% in. long. Rich flavor. To be cooked, pods and all, like snap beans. (72) 20c Cow Peas—Blackeye (Vigna sinensis) not Pisum sativa. Large dark green vines 3 to 3) ft. have strong runners and produce many long well filled pods. Seeds are eaten in the green shell or dry stage. A warm climate cgop not recommended north of central Ohio. (80) 20c PEPPER, SWEET California Wonder. Vigorous plants. Many blocky fruits with thick, crisp, mild, juicy flesh. Outstanding for stuffing and serving whole. (72) 15c Golden California Wonder. Largest and most attrac- tive sweet yellow pepper. Deep golden yellow at maturity. Blocky fruits with thick sweet flesh like California Wonder. (68) 15c 45 PEPPER, SWEET (Cont’d) Harris’ Early Giant. Good early variety for northern growing. Fruits large, 414 in. long by 314 in. through, very slightly tapered. (63) 15c Oakview Wonder. Earlier, more productive strain of California Wonder. Blocky shape. Thick walls. Excellent quality. A Ferry-Morse Development and Introduction. (65) 15c Pimiento. Medium size, cone-shaped. Especially good canning variety. (79) 15c Ruby King. Large, 41% to 5 in. long, slightly tapered. Flesh thick, sweet, mild. Approved by many home gardeners because of earliness and fine quality. (65) 15c Sweet Yellow.