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The
Shade Loving Plant
GIANT FRILLED BEGONIAS H
Flowers of great size. Fasci-TO nation ( pictured*, Scarlet,!* Orange and Pink. II
GIANT FIMBRIATA BEGONIAS wj
Fluge double flowers resem¬ bling large carnations. Cop¬ per, Crimson-Rose, White and Yellow (pictured).
GIANT CAMELLIA-TYPE BEGONIAS
A lovely double form, resem-*ij
bling the camellia in flowerj formation. Cardinal-Red, Yet-j low, Apricot and Salmon-Pirrk, * pictured) .
GIANT SINGLE BEGONIAS
Much prized for their huge blooms. Yellow, Salmon, White and Scarlet (pictured).
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European Nurseries at Hillegom, Holland
BABYLON ISLAND
New York
NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES
ASTERS, Improved Giants of California
AGERATUM
Fine for beds and borders.
PURPLE PERFECTION. Extra
dwarf. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
DARK PURPLE. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
LIGHT BLUE. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
EL MONTE. C rimson. Pkt., 1 5c; Vs oz., 50c. WHITE. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
APPLE BLOSSOM. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
1 pkt. each of these 5 varieties, 60c. Finest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon)
CALIFORNIA GIANT MIXTURE. They are rust-proof.
No wilting, no drooping; an improvement on the old- time Snaps. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
ASTER,
New
American
Branching
(Wilt Resistant)
AZURE-BLUE. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c. CRIMSON. Pkt., 15c;
Vs oz., 50c. PURPLE. Pkt., 15c;
Vs oz., 50c. SHELL-PINK. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c. WHITE. Pkt., 1 5c; Vs oz., 50c.
1 pkt. each of these 5 varieties, 60c. FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 15c; Vis oz., 50c.
CARNATIONS, Giant Cha- baud Mixed. Pkt., 1 5c; Vs oz., 75c.
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FLOWER SEEDS
TRADEMARK REG
GYPSOPHILA, Baby's Breath
Lovely for bouquets.
Price: Pkt., 10c; ’/4 ox., 40c.
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CORNFLOWER, Jubilee Gem
All-America Winner. A dwarf variety with vivid double blue flowers. Pkt., 20c; Vs ox., $1.50.
CORNFLOWER, DOUBLE MIXED (Bachelor Button). Pkt., 10c; V4 ox., 25c.
DAHLIAS, Unwin's — From Seed
A novelty miniature early flowering semi-double hybrid in a wide range of colors. Pkt., 20c; Vs ox., 60c.
CALENDULA, Campfire (Sensation)
A lovely brilliant orange with a scarlet sheen and full yellow center. An excellent garden variety. Pkt., 15c; Vs ox., 50c.
SUNSHINE. Yellow. Pkt., 10c; 'A ox., 40c.
COSMOS, Sensation, "Pinkie"
A lovely rose-pink shade. These favorite flowers have a diameter of 4 or 5 inches, with broad, heavy fluted petals. Pkt., 25c; Vs ox., $1.00.
COSMOS, Sensation
FINEST MIXED. Award of Merit, 1936, All-America Selections. The flowers are mammoth in size, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The mixture contains white and shades of pink. Pkt., 15c; Vs ox., 50c.
NEW COSMOS, "Orange Flare"
Orange Flare has proven itself worthy of the unanimous choice of all judges in the 1935 All-America Selections. Blooms in about 4 months from seed and is very free flowering. Pkt., 10c; Vs ox., 40c.
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BEST EUROPEAN
and AMERICAN VARIETIES
LOBELIA
Crystal Palace Campacta. A
dainty coronation blue.
15c; V4 oz., 50c.
MARIGOLD
MARIGOLD, Dwarf
French Double, "Harmony'
Award of merit 1936. Pkt, 15c; V4 oz., 50c.
##Crown of Gold"
A new odorless Marigold; quilled petals. Winner of Gold Medal 1937.
Pkt., 1 5c; Vs oz., 60c.
MARIGOLD, "Guinea Gold"
Few new flowers have be¬ come as popular as this mag¬ nificent tall African Mar¬ igold. Pkt., 10c; '/» oz., 35c
MARIGOLD,
"Lemon Supreme"
Proved its value in every garden. A Gold Medal winner. Flowers 3 inches in diameter. Pkt., 15c; V* oz., 50c.
STRAWFLOWER
( Helichrysum )
When dried, make an excellent window decora¬ tion. Finest mixed. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 30c.
For a
Fragrant
and
Beautiful Annual Garden plant Van
Bourgondien's "NEW CROP" ANNUAL SEEDS
LARKSPUR (Annual) Giant Imperial
BLUE SPIRE. Violet-blue.
WHITE SPIRE. New white.
LOS ANGELES. Deep pink.
DAINTINESS. Lavender.
CARMINE KING. Carmine-rose. ROSAMOND. Pure deep rose. (New). Pkt., 15c; 1/4 oz., 50c.
1 pkt. each of the above six varie¬ ties, 60c.
FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 15c; 1/4 oz., 50c
Marigold, Lemon Supreme
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MORNING GLORY, Heavenly Blue
Improved Early Flowering Strain. A charming climbing annual. Will quickly clothe a fence, trellis or stump with green foliage and mammoth sky-blue flowers. Pkt., 10c; !4 oz. 40c.
V
NOW a fouly flhig. Mosuiinxj, Qlxsuf,
that blooms till J^voAl
NASTURTIUMS
New Double Sweet Scented
GOLDEN GLEAM. Double sweet scented yellow. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 1/4 lb., $1.00.
SCARLET GLEAM. A bed of it is like a carpet of fire, so dazzling, so rich, so impressive. Pkt., 1 5c; oz., 50c; V4 lb., $1.50.
PETUNIA, Giants of California
V. B. B. Special Mixed. Pkt., 25c; 1000 seeds, $1.00.
PETUNIA ERECTA. Finest mixed. Special for bedding.
Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 50c.
GLORIFY
YOUR
GARDEN
WITH
V. B. B.
QUALITY
FLOWER
SEEDS
STOCKS
DOUBLE GIANT IMPERIAL MIXED.
Very early blooming. Very desir¬ able for cutting. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 60c.
DWARF DOUBLE GEM MIXED. New. Free flowering, produc¬ ing its bloom well above the green foliage. Sweet scented.
Pkt., 15c; oz., 50e; 1/4 lb., $1.50.
PETUNIA, BALCONY. F inest mixed. For window boxes
and urns. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 50c.
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New Crop FLOWER SEEDS
European and
Phlox Drummondi
WHITE. Pure white. LUCIFER. Scarlet. SALMON-PINK. Salmon. PURPLE MANTLE. Blue. GOLDEN QUEEN. Yellow. Pkt., 15c; y8 oz.( $1.00 1 pkt. each of above 5 varieties, 60c. FINEST MIXED. Pkt., 15c; Va oi., $1.00.
American Seeds of
UNUSUAL MERIT
Finest mixture of giant art- shade varieties. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c.
VERBENA
Grandiflora
SALVIA "Firebrand"
A dazzling early dwarf scarlet bedder.
Pkt., 25c; 1 /1 6 oz., $1.00.
SWEET ALYSSUM
Pure white flowers; makes an excellent border. Pkt., 10c; Vt oz., 30c.
SCABIOSA (Mourning Bride)
Flower Pincushions. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c.
Portulaca (Annual)
SALPIGLOSSIS
(Painted Tongue or Velvet Flower)
GLOXINI AEFLORA. Mixed. Veined varieties only. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz. 50c.
PORTULACA (Annual)
For low beds and masses of color, from spring until frost, they are indispensable. Colors range through innumerable shades of red, yellow, pink striped, white, etc.
DOUBLE. Mixed Colors. The flowers are like little roses. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 60c.
SINGLE. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c; Vis oz., 25c.
Giant Flowering
SWEET PEA
In a mixture of 1 5 of the best named varieties for your garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
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Salpiglossis
CRIMSON MONARCH. Deep crimson.
DREAM. Deep lavender. EXQUISITE. Light rose, deep rose center.
GOLDEN DAWN. Yellow. ORIOLE. Orange and gold.
SCARLET FLAME. Scarlet.
Pkt., 15e; V4 oz., 50c.
1 pkt. each of above 6 varieties, 70c.
FINEST MIXTURE. Pkt., 15c; Vi oz., 50c.
DWARF ZINNIAS Lilliput or Pompon
Excellent for table decora¬ tions. Finest mixed. Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 40c.
TRADE MARK RFG
ZINNIA "Fontasy"
FINEST MIXTURE. Winner of the Award of Merit 1935. Its shaggy, informality immediately recom¬ mends it for cut flower use. Pkt., 15c; Vs oz., 50c.
NOVELTY
for
1938
ZINNIAS have gained more popular¬ ity than any other of our annuals, be¬ cause they are easy to grow, provide flowers all season until frost and make excellent table decorations.
ZINNIA
LINEARIS
A winner of the Award of Merit 1938. A real nov¬ elty in Zinnias, distinctively dif¬ ferent. Pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 75c.
Dwarf Zinnias, Lilliput or Pompon
Zinnia Linearis
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By Popular Demand We Present the Best in
VEGETABLE SEEDS
Here is an unusual offer of finest vegetables for home use. A complete assortment that will supply your table with fresh vegetables from spring till fall, with plenty for canning and winter use. This collection will solve your problem of what to order. Will plant a garden 50 feet by 60 feet. Cultural directions with each variety.
BEAN, Pencil Pod. Pkt., 10c; i/2 lb., 30c.
BEET, Early Wonder. Pkt., 10c; oz., 1 5e. CABBAGE, Golden Acre. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. CARROT, Chantenay. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. CUCUMBER, Early Fortune. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c. LETTUCE, Big Boston. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
PEAS, Telephone. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c.
ONION, Prizetaker. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. MUSKMELON, Bender's Surprise. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. CORN, Early Golden Bantam. Pkt., 10c; 1/2 lb., 30c. CORN, Early Evergreen. Pkt., 10c; i/2 lb., 30c. TOMATO, Earliana. Pkt., 10c; 1/2 oz., 25c. RADISH, Scarlet Globe. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. SPINACH, King of Denmark. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c. SQUASH, New Acorn. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c.
1£“ Packets, postpaid for ^ only
$1.25
Giant California Sunshine ASTERS
POPULAR GLADIOLUS
COLLECTION
ALBANIA. Pure white.
70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
APRICOT GLOW.
Early, apricot. 60c
per doz.; $4.50 per
100.
BERTY SNOW. Beau¬ tiful lavender. 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100.
DR. F. E. BENNETT.
Lively scarlet. 75c
per doz.; $5.50 per
100.
GIANT NYMPH. Rosy pink with cream throat. 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
GLORIANA. Golden salmon. 60c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
A glorious new type of Asters growing 3 feet high and carrying large, showy blossoms on elegant long stems. The color combinations in this new Aster are particularly beautiful as most of them have a dual tone effect created by the cushion-like center being of a different color than the large, gracefully curved outer ray petals. Splendid for garden display and for cutting.
SUNSHINE MIXED. Pkt., 20c; special pkt., 75c.
3
6
12
SPECIAL OFFER "A"
BULBS each of the above gr 6 varieties
BULBS each of the above 6 varieties BULBS each of the above 6 varieties
$1.80
$3.50
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Gladiolus that Z'xcel
ut
Heauty
PRIZE WINNING STRAINS FOR MIDSEASON BOUQUETS
AVE MARIA. An art shade of violet-blue. $1.10 per doz., $7.50 per 100.
CANBERRA. One of the best bright yellow varie- .m > ties in existence. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
of especially selected, large flowered varieties in complete color range and ideally suited for cut flower purposes. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
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BAGDAD. Smoky rose. Most attractive and fine cut flower variety. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
POLAR ICE. A new white; one of the very best. $ 1 .25
per doz.; $9.00 per 100. I
COMMANDER KOEHL. Scarlet flowers; fine exhibition va¬ riety. $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100.
For best effect plant 6 or 12 bulbs of each variety
Finest*
Mixture
PICARDY. The best known Gladiolus of recent introduction. 80c per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Polar Ice
3 Bulbs each of these 6 varieties
6 Bulbs each of these 6 varieties
$1.75
$3.00
Bulbs each
^ of these 6 <JtC Crt varieties
Canberra
SPECIAL OFFER "B"
Lilium Tenuifolium
A small Lily of brilliant coloring, scarlet. 1 8 inches high. Stem 6 inches deep. Flowers in June.
$2.00.
Deep waxy rooting. Plant
20c; do*.,
Hardy LILIES f:
Garden enthusiasts are now taking literally the admonition to "Consider the Lilies." The beauty and variety of the Lilies is being more and more appreciated. Today, a garden with¬ out Lilies is much like a garden without Roses; unthinkable. We offer here only varieties which have proved hardy in the Northern United States.
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1 each of 8 var. |
$2.00 |
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3 each of 8 var. |
5.50 |
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6 each of 8 var. |
9.00 |
Lilium Philippinense Formosanum
A new, graceful Lily growing 2 to 3 feet high. Possesses a delightful fragrance and blooms in September. Stem-rooting; plant 8 inches deep.
Each, 35c; doz., $3.50.
Davuricum
Very showy, orange-red; blooms in June and is of very easy cultivation. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.
Henryi
Beautiful orange-yellow. Tall. Many flowers to a stem. Each, 40c; doz., $4.00.
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Regale (Myriophyllum )
A real royal Lily. White, shading to pink. Bulbs 7 inches in circumference. Each, 15c; do*., $1 .50.
>r Spring Planting
Tigrinum Splendens
Orange-red, purple spotted. Stem rooting. Plant 9 inches deep. Height, 4 to 5 feet. Flowers September. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00.
AURATUM (Gold-Banded Lily). One of the largest and finest of all Lilies, bear¬ ing up to 1 5 flowers to the stalk, often 8 to I 0 inches in diameter. Each, 30c; doz., $3.00.
SPECIOSUM MAGNIFICUM. Sometimes called the "Oriental Orchid." Very large bulbs. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50.
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Summer Flowering Bulbs — GoIm^uI, Qncuyuud
MONTBRETIAS
ETOILE de FEU. Very graceful soft red with orange throat. Height 24 inches. $1 .1 0 per doz.; 100, $8.25.
GEO. DAVIDSON. Very popular va¬ riety. Free flowering yellow. Height 18 inches. $1.10 per doz.; $8.25 per 100.
HIS MAJESTY. A glorious variety, flowers measuring four inches or more across, very broad petaled, deep velvety scarlet, shading down to gold, reverse of petals dark crimson, the largest flowered of all. $2.00 per doz.; 100, $15.00.
LADY HAMILTON. A very pretty variety of erect habit with large apricot flowers having a wide band of apricot-rose and small crimson dots. $1.10 per doz.; $8.25 per 100.
AMARYLLIS HIPPEASTRUM, GIANT HYBRIDS
These Giant Amaryllis are for indoor culture only. They will be delivered at any time desired during
November, December, Jan¬ uary, February and March. The colors vary from white striped with pink or red to dark red. Each, 65c; $6.50 per doz.
TUBEROSE
DWARF DOUBLE PEARL. De¬ lightfully fragrant and beau¬ tiful. For best results plant 6 or more in one bed. 75c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
MEXICAN. Single everblooming. Waxy white flowers, borne continuously through long sea¬ son. 75c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Lilium
Speciosum Albu
LILIUM
Speciosum Album
Lily enthusiasts will enjoy this beautiful, dainty Lily, because they are easy to grow and thoroughly satis¬ factory. 40c each; $4.00 per doz.
TIGRIDIA OR MEXICAN SHELL FLOWER
This brilliant silken tri¬ angle flower unfolds from its long slender buds, bursting into shapely contrasting tints of fire, ranging from brilliant yellow to molten orange and vivid scarlet. Mixed colors only. 3 for 45e; $1.50 per doz.
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS
Long spikes 4 to 5 feet in height, bear¬ ing 20 to 30 large, white, bell-shaped flowers. Choice buibs, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. _
SPECIAL OFFER "D"
Montbretias
3 bulbs each of 4 var. . .$1.30 6 bulbs each of 4 var. . . 2.50 12 bulbs each of 4 var. . . 4.90
HARDY
PERENNIALS
A /ecu, Pojzulasi and Rosie fiecuitieA
For effective display plant three or more of a kind.
We present for your selection a gorgeous array of new and better perennials that pro¬ vide marvelous beauty in your garden.
Enjoy the thrill of being the first in your neighborhood to display some of these beau¬ ties.
BLEEDING HEART
Strong, two-year, field-grown clumps. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; $4.00 per doz.
AQUILEGIA
(Columbines)
LONG-SPURRED HYBRIDS.
Mixed colors only. 35c
each; 3 for 85c; $3.00 per doz.
i
M
lovcUf JAPANESE
They Rival the Orchid
IRIS
This variety of garden Iris is entirely dif¬ ferent from regular German varieties. It comes into bloom fully a month later and grows in a low, fluted style as against the upright style of other varieties.
35c per clump; $3.75 per doz.
VIOLET GIANT.
Deep violet, pur¬ ple sheen.
GOLD BOUND.
White with yel¬ low throat.
JEANETTE PARRY.
White, suffused with lines of blu¬ ish violet.
BLUE DANUBE.
Light blue, shaded darker, bright or¬ ange center.
MARGARET. Beau¬ tiful sky-blue; purple falls.
I ROOT each of * these 5 varieties
3 ROOTS each of these 5 varieties
$1.65
$4.75
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PERENNIALS are the Aristocracy
of the Garden
BALLOON
FLOWER
( Platycodon)
Very hardy, bell-shaped flowers that bloom all sum¬ mer. 25c each; 65c for 3; 12 for $2.25.
DWARF HARDY BORDER ASTERS
They furnish cut flowers for the home besides adding that touch of beauty in the garden the summer through.
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Cultural
Directions
Free
With
Every
Order
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HARDY ASTERS "Skylands Queen"
New and rare. Produces great masses of gorgeous, richly colored purple flowers. Fine for cut flowers.
Bloom in September and are unsurpassed for beds and borders.
Each, 35c; 12 for $3.50.
LILAC TIME. Deep vi olet-blue which gives a beauti¬ ful effect. Height 10 inches.
MARJORIE. A beautiful, clear pink with a contrasting yellow eye. Height 10 inches.
NANCY. Pale flesh-pink flowers. Height 12 inches. VICTOR. Beautiful clear lavender-blue; very dwarf. Height 9 inches.
1 each of above 4 varieties, $1.25.
3 each of above 4 varieties, 3.50.
HARDY ASTERS
We offer here four of the most outstanding varie¬ ties:
MT. EVEREST. A wonderful white Aster. Height 3 to 4 feet. Each, 50c; 12 for $5.00.
SKYLANDS QUEEN. Large light blue. Height 4 feet.
Each, 35c; 12 for $3.50.
BARR'S PINK. Bright pink. Height 3 feet. Each, 35c; 12 for $3.50.
RED ROVER. Rosy red with golden center. Height 3 feet. Each, 35c; 12 for $3.50.
1 each of these 4 varieties, $1.40.
3 each of these 4 varieties, 4.00.
When making your selection, remember that the experience of three generations stands back of every article listed in this book.
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TRADEMARK RE6
attondLf, QaSidte+i Glt^ui'iantliemum6,
"BLUE RIBBON" QUALITY — Vigorous Nursery-Grown Plants
TASIVA
White. Dwarf and bushy. 25c
each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
R. M. HATTON
An early, bright yellow. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
ALADDIN
Autumn color blendings. 25c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
MRS. H. HARRISON
Pink with white center. 25c
each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
Hardy 'Mums Give You Flowers for Thanksgiving
No other flowers contribute so gen¬ erously to the late autumn display.
Hybrid Korean Chrysanthemums
Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00.
LOUISE SCHLING. Glowing salmon-red in color, chang¬ ing to a lovely soft bronze- salmon as the flower ma¬ tures.
APOLLO. Great sprays of nicely formed flowers clothe the plant in shades of bronze-red, old gold and glowing salmon.
CERES. A lovely combination of old gold, chamois-yellow and soft coppery bronze.
NEW HARDY
THREE NOVELTY HARDY DWARF 'MUMS
PINK CUSHION, EARLY BRONZE, and JUDITH ANDERSON. Yel¬ low, shaded orange. Three sensational new and different dwarf Chrysanthemums. When established, each plant will give from 200 to 500 flowers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00.
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GARDEN PERENNIALS
DELPHINIUM (Larkspur)
Shading from blue, purple, through mauve to near pinks. Very tall-growing flower spikes.
1 -year-old, field-grown plants:
Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
BELLADONNA, Improved. Very free flowering; light blue with spikes 21/2 to 3 feet long.
BELLAMOSUM. Similar to Belladonna, but beautiful dark biue in color.
WREXHAM HYBRIDS. The latest and finest creations. Colors range from the palest to the deepest blue. Flow¬ ers are both single and double, borne on long, thickly set spikes, 3 to 4 feet high.
PERENNIAL SWEET PEA
We offer only the best varieties
CULTURAL
DIRECTIONS
FREE
WITH
EVERY
ORDER
DOUBLE
HOLLYHOCKS
Matchless for planting along the walks and as backgrounds for other flowers. These newer va¬ rieties are exceptionally colorful and you will like them. White, Yellow, Red, Newport Pink. 25c each; 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz.
GEUM
Beautiful hardy perennial becoming more popular each sea¬ son. Listed below are three of the best varieties.
BORIS). Orange-red flowers throughout summer.
DOLLY NORTH. Warm shade of apricot.
PRINCESS JULIANA. A new, double variety. Very large, pure orange flowers on strong stems.
50c each; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.50.
(Lathyrus Latifolius)
Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
A rampant grower; extremely hardy. Fine for em¬ bankments. Will climb trellis. Very easy to grow. Flowers borne in great profusion on large racemes. PINK BEAUTY. Large, clear pink flowers.
WHITE PEARL. Pure white.
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VAN BOURGONDIEN BROS.
a Qa/ixilett Aj^ie with Golosi
We (lexxunsneswt Plan-tin^
HARDY PHLOX
HAUPTMANN KOEHL Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 1 2 for $2.25.
COUNT ZEPPELIN Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 1 2 for $2.25.
DAILY SKETCH
Large, field-grown plants. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50.
SPECIAL OFFER "E"
| each of these 6 varieties
3 each of these ^
6 varieties
£) each of these £ — _ — 6 varieties •$> i • lj
$1.60
BORDER GEM
Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 1 2 for $2.25.
ANTOINETTE SIX Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50.
LEO SCHLAGETER Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
BABYLON, LONG ISLAND, N. Y.
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SHASTA DAISY, Alaska
Pure white. Fine for cutting. Blooms all summer. Each, 25c; 3 fcr 65c; 12 for $2.25.
Hardy Garden Perennials
Spikes, spurs, trumpets, bells, in fiery scarlet, blue, lavender, golden yellow, brilliant pinks and countless hues of amazing beauty. No wonder perennials were grandmother's special favorites; no wonder they remain first preference in this day and age. Hybridizers, in co-operation with Nature, have worked untold magic in the development of newer flowers, colors and sizes.
Every Home, regardless
SPIRAEA (Astilbe)
GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath) BRISTOL FAIRY.
Flowers are double, white. Repeat throughout the summer. Excep¬ tional cut flower. Field grown plants 60c each; 3 for $1.75; 12 for $6.50.
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbatus)
Lovely double flowers in such shades as Red, Newport Pink and White. Flowers in May and June, about two feet high. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker)
V. B. B. Hybrids
A blending of beautiful shades, from light yellow to deep red. Very showy. Quite different from the older varieties. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.25.
TROLLIUS, Empire Day
Large, globe-shaped flowers, orange-yellow with deeper orange stamens. Blooms May and June. An excellent Globeflower. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50.
Large field-grown clumps:
Each. 40c; 4 for $1.50; 12 for $4.25.
AMETHYST. Violet-purple flowers borne in erect, well branched spikes. Especially suited for perennial border. GLORIA. A lovely dark pink. Beautiful, dense feathery flow¬ ers arranged in shapely spikes.
BONFIRE. (New importation). Color dark red.
GLADSTONE. Pure white.
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Seven Patented £ ve^iLlo-onuna
Eclipse
HYBRID TEA ROSES
Two-Year, Northern Field-Grown Plants
ECLIPSE
New Everblooming Rose. Plant Patent No. 172. The international sensation of the year, awarded prizes in Rome, Paris, and other test- gardens. Its long, stream-lined bud, enhanced by ornamental sepals, is of rich gold without shading. Petals are large and tough but not numerous, averaging 20 to 25, with more in the autumn. Speaking of this Rose, a connoisseur remarked: "Elegance is preferable to opu¬ lence." The name Eclipse came about because the seedling bloomed for the first time on the day of the total eclipse, August, 1932, and it will go in commerce with the slogan, "It eclipses 'em all." $1.50 each;
3 for $4.00; $15.00 per doz.
GLOAMING
(J. H. Nicolas 1935). Plant Patent No. 137. $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. A cut flower variety which has proved a "winner" wherever grown. Its large buds are carried on long rigid stems amply clothed with handsome foliage. The plant is vigorous and branching, fairly tall growing. Bloom is of unusual coloring — fawn-orange in the bud and the large, full blooms are of a peculiar pink overlaid with salmon.
COUNTESS VANDAL
(M. Leenders 1932). Plant Patent No. 38. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. The Rose of Roses! "Counfess" has been enthusiastically received by Rose lovers everywhere. Its long pointed bud, its distinctive shadings of coppery bronze suffused with soft gold and its form are a con¬ tinuous "movie" developing new beauty at all times during its long life. A leading seller among Hybrid Tea Roses.
WHITE BRIARCLIFF
(Mme. Louis Lens). (Lens 1933). Plant Patent No 108. $1.25 each; $12.50 per doz. The first and only abso lutely pure white Hybrid Tea Rose — the goal of hybridizers for years. A supreme white Rose, with the finest form since bride's Roses have been grown. Vigorous, bushy plants. Tremendous producer and ideal for cutting.
R.M.S. QUEEN MARY
Plant Patent No. 249. The color of this beautiful va¬ riety is quite distinct from anything yet seen in Roses — a wonderful combination of vivid shades, rich blending of glowing salmon and pink with an orange base. Buds long and pointed, flower large and of beautiful form. Freely produced and delicately perfumed. Good strong habit. Awarded highest honors wherever exhibited. $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz.
McGREDY'S PINK
(McGredy 1936). Plant Patent rights reserved. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. The color is a beauti¬ ful bright rose. As the flower opens the outer petals shade to a pearly ceram and pink with a saffron-yellow base. The blooms are large, of per¬ fect form, and sweetly scented. They are produced on stiff stems, free and continuously from early summer to late autumn. The long stems are cov¬ ered with dark green foliage and few thorns. It is a Rose of cons:derable merit on account of the model blooms produced in the greatest profus:on. A fine Rose for exhibition and garden purposes. Awarded the First Class Ground Certificate and Certificate of Merit of the National Rose Society.
ROME GLORY
(Aicardi 1937). Patent applied for. $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. A cross of Dame Edith Helen and Sensation. This Rose was bred with the objective of raising a red Dame Edith Helen and the objec- t ve has been reached. A most robust and vigorous plant, much more winter hardy than most Hybrid Teas, producing in quick succession long stems benrng large crimson-red buds opening into full, well-formed, fragrant, cerise-red blooms. The flow¬ ers ore long lasting on the plant or when cut and are not affected by dry or wet weather. We have no hesitation in proclaiming Rome Glory the finest red Rose yet introduced.
Rome Glory
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3 Sensational New Patented Climbers
No. 1# Two-Year Northern Field-Grown Plants
NEW DAWN (Plant Patent No. 1 )
An everblooming form of the grand Dr. W. Van Fleet. Large cameo- pink flowers of unusually graceful form. Fragrant. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; $15.00 per doz.
DOUBLOONS
(Plant Patent No. 152)
A Giant New Yellow Climber
A hybrid of our native Rosa Setigera. Clusters of very large, cup-formed, saf¬ fron-yellow blooms, opening one after the other, thus prolonging the season. Long, heavy canes. Undoubtedly the best yellow climber to date. Has the ten¬ dency to repeat in midsummer. (Horvath 1934) . $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00; $15.00 doz.
BLAZE (Plant Patent No. 10)
Everblooming Paul's Scarlet Climber. Brilliant scarlet flowers of medium size. Very lasting. Indispensable for effective landscope planting. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75; $10.00 per doz.
Standard
CLIMBING ROSES
PAUL'S SCARLET (Climber of Proven Merit)
Price: 65c each; $6.50 per doz.
DR. W. VAN FLEET. Large, cameo-pink flowers borne on long, strong stems. Very vigorous; canes attain immense size.
PAUL'S SCARLET. Vivid scarlet flowers, shaded with bright crimson. Perhaps the most showy of all climbers.
MME. GREGOIRE STAECHELIN (Spanish Beauty). Crimson bud, opening to large pale pink flowers. Fragrant.
AMELIE GRAVEREAUX. Everblooming Climbing Rugosa. Gives a great profusion of American Beauty Roses in clusters. Wonderfully fragrant. Gives THREE crops of blooms.
GROUP of FOUR OLD-FASHIONED VERY HARDY ROSES
FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI Gigantic white buds and blooms.
AMERICAN BEAUTY Cerise-red.
HENRY NEVARD. Velvet scarlet.
MME. ALBERT BARBIER. Pinkish yellow.
Your Choice: 65c each; all four, $2.40
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EVERBLOOMING HYBRID TEA ROSES
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Now you may enjoy this rainbow collection of six super Roses, all of which have bloomed in the nurseries.
Two-Year, Northern Field-Grown Plants
. E. G. Hill 4. Edith Nellie Perkins
Joanna Hill 5. Miss Rowena Thom
!. Essence 6. Pres. Herbert Hoover
Other Varieties
Recommended for Garden Use
AUTUMN. Most extraordinary colored rosebud — burnt sienna — on strong stems for cutting. Foliage glossy and very dark green and resistant.
DAME EDITH HELEN. The flowers resemble a perfectly shaped bright pink Francis Scott Key. The most perfumed of all pink Roses.
ETOILE DE HOLLANDE. Dark red. Finest red Rose yet produced. Buds are of perfect form; blooms large and double, on long stems, and truly fragrant.
MME. BUTTERFLY. The finest Rose of the Ophelia type. Bright light pink, shaded with gold.
MRS. E. P. THOM. Clear yellow. Vigorous, upright grower with abundance of foliage. Full, double flower, sweetly scented, produced on long stems, ideal for cutting. One of the leading yellows.
MRS. SAM McGREDY. Large, fairly double bloom of orange-salmon, with a suffusion of gold. Vigorous, healthy
YOUR CHOICE: 75c each
Any 3 for $2.00
Any 1 2 for $7.50
plant.
PRINCE FELIX. Well formed bloom rather large, of brilliant scarlet red. Tall, healthy plant of Radiance type. RADIANCE. Large, brilliant rose-pink blooms.
LET
Van Bourgondien Quality
TELL ITS OWN STORY f IN YOUR GARDEN
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Talisman
75c each;
3 for $2.00 12 for $7.50
No. I Madame Jules Bouche
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No. 5
McGredy's Scarlet
No. 2
Souv. de Claudius Perne
3 Plants of each variety $^.25
All are No. 1
2-year-old
Northern,
Field-Grown
Plants
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IVE “PAST MASTERS' in the Rose family that are not expensive.
Each is a popular color and a luxuriant addition to the rose garden
THIS COLLECTION of FIVE OUTSTANDING ROSES
1 Madame Jules Bouche
2 Souv. de Claudius Pernet
3 Briarcliff
4 Talisman
5 McGredy's Scarlet
1 plant of each variety
No. 3 . Briarcliff
Van Bourgondien Bros. Babylon, Long Island, N. Y.
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