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HASTINGS’ YELLOW PROLIFIC The Modern Vitamized Corn
Maintains the same superb yields of Hastings’ Prolific (white) with the addi- tional vitamin rich yellow color proven so important in feeding all classes of livestock. Equally valuable for yellow corn meal !
Costs only 56c per acre by the bushel
SPRING 1944
Buy Original Stock Seed direct from Hastings
4 5,000 used it in 1940
11,000 used it in 1941
15,000 used it in 1942
30,000 used it in 1943 NO INCREASE IN PRICE FOR 1944 Sealed (F.O.B. Atlanta) Bags
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LET'S WIN THE PEACE, TOO, WITH LARGER 1944 VICTORY GARDENS
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New Dixie Sunshine Marigold
The Greatest Garden Bargain Ever Offered
(Shipped as listed only as long as supply lasts) Ya Lb. Stringless Bush Beans (Vitamins A, me (ef5(e)). AGORA
14 Lb. Hastings’ Pole Beans (Vitamins A, Bj, C, ‘Gy Ac Pkt. Wakefield Cabbage (Vitamins A, bs cA G). 5 hae . a
Pkt. Half-Long Carrot (Vitamins A, By, ¢ 1G) : eine piece) o eeu het Pkt. Rockyford Cantaloupe ( Vitamins A, Bi, Cc, igus oo nepe clue 10 Pkt. Georgia Collard (Vitamins A, Bj, fon G]) vig oie wisi old niece etnlle sein arate
1% Lb. Roasting Ear Corn (Vitamins Bi, C) Soren: Pkt. White Spine Cucumber | Vitamins A, i, 1C; G). Ja) cle teters Chae 10 Pkt. Iceburg-type Lettuce (Vitamins A, By 5G; G) AM puT oo oF 10 Oz. Dixie Queen Watermelon (Vitamins A, Bi, (ols Gs vielpieteleyeeal 15
t. Hastings’ Okra (Vitamins A, Bj), C, G). F < sei ecarene 10
1% Lb. Alaska Early English Peas (Vitamins A, Bi, C; G). a
Pkt. Sweet Bell Pepper (Vitamins A, Bj, C, G) «ieee a eee ‘ Pkt. Scarlet Radish (Vitamins B,, Cc, G). 5 cv poke enh 10 Pkt. Yellow Summer Squash (Vitamins A, ‘Bi, G) piace Potala name tee 10 Pkt. Super Marglobe Tomato (Vitamins A, Bi, C, G). ans 10 Pkt. Everbearing Scarlet Globe Tomato (Vitamins A, Bi, Cc G) 10 Pkt. Bermuda Onion (Vitamins B), C, G) lS Pkt. Hastings’ Spinach (Vitamins A, Bi, C, G) 10 Lb. Hastings’ Combination Salad Greens (Vitamins A, Bi, C, G) 40 . Hastings’ Dixie Sunshine Marigold , : on .25
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Why Depend on Hastings for Southern Planting Needs!
Now for over fifty years Hastings has been offering seeds—plants—bulbs particularly suited and radsphad to Southern soils and climate and so it is only natural that they give better and more abundant yields of brightest flowers and more tender, luscious vege- tables. It would be foolish to try to grow cotton or peanuts or crape myrtle in New England or other northern states, and it would be equelly 2 waste of time to attempt many northern specialties in Southern gardens—so the safe and sensible plan is to do as several — j sundred thousend other gardeners do—SEND FOR HASTINGS’ SOUTHERN STRAINS AND SAVE THE DIFFERENCE,
Food Will Win the War — and Write the Peace Produce More in 1944 for Victory and Peace!
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Arcanta, Ga. Spring 1944
Dear Victory Oardenera: by
Those Victory Oamiens did a womlerful food production Job in 1945. - eight million tons of food estimated to have came fran them - largely & new food supply. What a saving in money and ration points, and what is of even ater value, the general improvement to health due to our having sufficient vegetable food,
War news has been increasingly favorable to our side in recent months. Don't let that fool be into thinking that you and all the rest of us oan begin to let up home food ustion, The need for hame produced
H. G. HASTINGS ’ . food in 1944 is far greater than last year's needs. DONALD M. HASTINGS
Founder and Chairman Regardless of when the active shootinc stops, and that is not in sight, , President we are in for a long stretoh of top quantity food preduction. Best in- formed mon believe we will have to contimie food rationing on many items for two or three years after the end of the war. The end of the shoot- ing in Burope will be the beginning of a greater drain on the supply of American food = a far greater drain than now.
This world is in the greatest mess it has ever been in, Straightening this outs; getting these hundreds of millions of half starved European peoples back on their feet after the fighting #111 be a many years job. Pood comes first in the neede of these people until Ebay can get to pro- Guoing their own food. Until then they must be helped by large food shipments from America.
N Food production to the limit is the job of our gardeners and farmers in 1944, Remember - home grown food requires no ration points - no dollars from your pockets, it has been proven by experience that half the family food needs can came from good large gardens planted and kept replanted through the year.
Seed is the mother of food. Hastings‘ Seeds planted in your garden means that your food orops will have the best of mothers,
GROW PLENTY OF FOOD IN 1944.
Yours very truly
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ATLANTA Mitchell at Broad
FOR SALE ... AN IDEA!
5 Pound Package — $1.25 Postpaid
®@ Now, that Victory Gardens have become uch an integral part of our American home fe, bringing us back, in a great degree, to & genuine feeling of independence and, et least, partial self-sufficiency, within the small confines of our grounds, we have the opportunity to study their basic needs. We can improve their nutritional value to our daily diet by adding certain basic chemical nutrients to the soil for the vege- tables need We are familiar with the fact thet most of our soils are considered deficient in Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid, and Potash, to the extent that we apply com- mercies! fertilizers containing these chem- cals to our gardens so that they will flour- ish and give us good returns for our time and efforts as “tillers of the so Science, progressing rapidly in the field of soil chemistry, advises now that there are many more chemical elements that are critically deficient in most of our cultivated $0 fering from the effects of erosion or eaching, and for best crowth and, more im- value in our food cally apply them be re d people living in cé sin ereas n Tne Se Tiwes?t, wnere essen- tis! soil minerals are abundant, are enjoying ; Sag, nae aoe and particularly ‘ nd te eve ‘ people | eee A a eee phd peer pee fo & 5 ps . hat Hie Ber ag eS my?” aly. asso states | shun c ec n ‘Ss 6\6- ré € r duced 7 ry J he esithful minerals neces-
sary for humen well being. Vitamins do not function properly without such proper min- eral environment, so the most practical way for us all to have our full human quotas is to consume them daily in fresh, mineral- ized vegetables from our own gardens.
These essential mineral elements have shown, on large scale tests, increased yields to more than offset the moderate costs of application, and in many cases have built up 6 greater degree of disease resistance as well as superior quality.
They do not, however, serve to displace our ordinary commercial fertilizers, but,
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“Fruits and Vegetables Rich in Vitamins Cannot Grow in Soil Poor in Minerals.”
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FIVE POUND PACKAGE A FULL YEAR'S GARDEN SUPPLY WITH FULL DIRECTIONS FOR $1.25 POSTPAID
| Enough for 5,000 square feet of Garden | space. No fuss, no bother—just scatter it | lightly over the soli and your garden will
be mineralized for a full year. (Only 5 Lb. | size offered this year. No smaller packages.)
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rather to supplement them wherever they may be used. It is our positive belief that within a generation all of our fertilizer manufacturers will be including these essen- tial minerals in all their mixtures, even though that will not always be enough to balance all our soil deficiencies.
There is a very definite need now in our garden and farm soils for these necessary minerals, that our production be increased to the fullest capacities of the seasons, and that the vitamin and mineral content be of the highest for the greatest nutritional contribution to maintain our good health and well being.
The idea is not revolutionary because there is no call for any radical upset or change in our general handling of our soils. The knowledge and efforts of hundreds ot years on the part of the-human race has not been in vain. On the contrary, it represents fundamental progress, step by step, year by year, supplementing from ‘time to time the previous methods and practices with what science newly brings forth.
Likewise the application of these essential mineral elements in conjunction with pre- viously known deficient chemicals (ordinary commercial fertilizers) represents advanced scientific practise that unquestionably will soon be quite common-place and customary.
We would be derelict in our responsibility to you, our customers and garden friends, if we did not place ourselves among the first to offer you the distinct advantages of this truly epochal advance in soil treatment, and particularly now for your Victory Gar- dens when the call by your Government is for greater production of vitamin-rich vege- tables than ever before for Peace as well 4s for Victory.
DONALD M, HASTINGS, President, H. G. Hastings Co.
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All-America Flowers
) 7603 MAMMOTH MUM MARIGOLD. 1944 Winner. Truly mammoth in size and of the famous Chrysanthemum flowered type that does so well in Southern gardens. Stocky 2 ft. plants bearing loads of large, rich yellow, full, deep, long stemmed flowers all summer. Pkt., 25c.
8218 CHEERFUL PETUNIA. 1944 Win- ner. A really new rich pink petunia with soft salmon suffusion that delights anyone’s most critical taste. Compact dwarf plants covered all summer until frost with these loveliest, deco- rative flowers to grace the garden. Pkt., 25c.
7645 SUNKIST MARIGOLD. 1943 Silver Medal.. A rich orange colored early, dwarf, compact, double French Harmony type Marigold borne heavily on 9. to 12 inch plants. It is ideal for boxes edging or borders. Pkt., 25c.
5737 COSMOS, YELLOW KLONDYKE.
1942 Silver Medal. A brilliant yellow edition of Orange Flare the gold medal winner in 1935. Very prolific. Pkt., 25c.
7797 MORNING GLORY, PEARLY GATES. 1942 Silver Medal. A pure white sport of Heavenly Blue, and a companion te Scarlett O'Hara. Vigorous grower. Pkt., 20c.
8193 PETUNIA, RADIANCE. 1941 Sil- ver Medal. Colored like the Red Radi- ance Rose this glorious and sparkling Petunia Is the garden’s liveliest attraction throughout the summer. Large single flowers on stocky plants
beginning to bloom quickly and continuing week after week until frost stops its growth in the Pkt., 20c.
autumn.
7603 Mammoth Mum Marigold
THE NEW 1944 AAS WINNERS
The All-America selections each year are the most worthy new varieties being in- troduced from around the world. The many proposed introductions are tried out in twelve sections of America, including
our own South under our supervision. Sixteen Judges in whom we all have the greatest confidence, watch over these trials and select the most outstanding for awards and recommendation, as the best of their kinds or colors to date. They are different. They are good. They should do well in your garden. Be the first to grow and show them in 1944! “Keep ‘em growing’ for Victory!
14 HASTINGS’ STRINGLESS WONDER POLE BEAN. Our own introduction and the greatest contribution to the list of Pole Beans since McCaslan ‘and Ky. Wonder! Plants are unus- ually strong and vigorous to climb on poles or corn stalks and continues to bear until frost if kept worked and free of insects, etc. The pods are medium long, round, very meaty, tender, delicious and absolutely stringless even to full maturity. We think this new bean not only is the finest flavored bean In existence but is superb for canning and the white seed shell out dry for winter use. A real all purpose pole bean that we predict will supplant most of the older varieties. Y%4 Lb., 15c. 42 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c.
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All-America and Novelty Vegetables for the South
213 GREAT LAKES LETTUCE. 1944 Winner. Wonderful new Lettuce that holds longer into hot summer weather than any other tried. It is a real winner for the South!
Crisp, tender rich green, iceburg type to head beautifully. Packets only, 25c.
184 CUBIT CUCUMBER. 1944 Winner.
White Spine. A real blue ribbon winner ideal for slicing for the home table, or early market. Cubit is uniformly smooth and very deep green produced on strong, vigorous vines. The flesh is crisp, firm and tender. Packets only, 15c each.
23 KEYSTONIAN GREEN POD BEAN.
1944 Winner. A truly fine stringless green pod bean that has proven excellent in Southern tests for the past three years. Vig- orous plants, bearing abundant crops of me- dium, rounded, stringless, tender beans in about 8-10 weeks. 4% Lb., 25c.
8 CANGREEN BUSH LIMA BEAN. 1943
Winner. A green seeded edition of the popular Henderson variety and fully as prolific. Its great value Is in its green color making It more attractive for serving and canning. Bound to be a popular garden addition. 2 Oz., 15c. Y% Lb., 25c.
221 KENTUCKY BIBB LETTUCE. An old but new novelty for many sections, this tiny headed, grand flavored lettuce has long been relished in Kentucky where the little heads make individual servings. The rich green color insures maximum Vitamin content. Grows quickly. Pkt., 15c. 0z., 50c.
14 Hastings’ Stringless Wonder Pole Beans
Artichokes
4 JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS
Widely used for pickling and boiling. To plant, cut tubers to buds or eyes, like potatoes. 2 Lbs. plant 50 ft. row. Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. Postpaid.
Asparagus
2 MARY WASHINGTON SEED
Best variety grown—giant sized, highest yield- ing and most tender. Extremely resistant to rust, vigorous grower and most uniform market type. Plant seed this spring for roots to set out next spring. Packet plants 50 ft. row. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 4% Lb., 50c. Postpaid.
3 MARY WASHINGTON ROOTS
Hastings’ Farm grown roots. Save 1 to 2 years’ time with roots and have the finest and ten- derest tips. 100 roots plant a 20 by 25 ft. bed. 50 roots, $1.50. 100 roots, $2.50. Post- paid.
6 Hastings’ Stringless Green Pod Beans
52 days. Our most popular, most largely planted bush bean for home gardens and nearby mar- kets. Stringless and fiberless from the ve pods until full grown and starting to ory AP
Surpasses in crisp, tender qualities an fine flavor. Makes a beautiful dete with its long, smooth round and crease-backed, dark green brittle pods, 5%/2 to 6 in. long, Y2 in. thick. Immensely prolific, strong, vigorous grower; comes into bearing early and continues to bear after other bush varieties have gone. Of greatest value for the home garden or nearby markets, where quality combined with heaviest yields fs desired. Seeds coffee-brown. We recommend
it fully. Oe 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs. 80c. 5 Lbs. $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
(25) Early Red Valentine
(6) Hastings’ Stringless Green Pod
@® 23 KEYSTONIAN GREEN POD. 1944 All-America. The feature bean of All-America trials and particularly good here in the
Strong plants producing heavy crops of medium long, round, Y% Lb. Packets, 25c Postpaid.
South. meaty and stringless beans.
1944 SEED SERVICE
We humbly apologize for last spring’s de- lay in shipping many orders received be- tween February 15 and April 1. When food rations were announced we were really “swamped’’ and did the very best we could under the trying circumstances. Please, therefore, send us your order this year well ahead of planting time and help us to serve you better. Thanks.
HASTINGS' SEED BEANS
Because they are the most widely planted vege- table of the Spring garden, it is important to have the cleanest, disease-free stock grown In disease-free sections. With beans from Hastings you can plant with confidence that you have the very best stock obtainable for your Southern garden soil and your Southern climatic condi- tions. For well over fifty years the Hastings organization has specialized, not in seeds for the North, or West, or East, but in seeds prl- marily suited to the South. So, whenever you send your order to Hastings in Atlanta you know you are playing safe to grow the very best crops your garden soil and the season will allow.
% Garden For Victory *
A Garden Full of Beans All Summer for 45¢
Collection of one full packet each of our famous Tendergreen Stringless Green Pod
and Sure Crop Stringless Wax Pod bush snap beans, McCaslan Pole and Hender- son Bush Lima. All 4 packets for 45c. Postpaid. (60c value.)
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GREEN BUSH BEANS
Green Beans Contain Vi- tamins A and B1
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CULTURE—Plant beans in the middle South from March to Septem- ber. Continuous plant- | | ings may be grown through the entire sum- | mer. Sow in drills 13/2 to 2 feet apart, drop- ping a bean every 4 in. and cover 2 In. Soil should be warm and moist for good germina- tion. Cultivate often and shallowy until vines bios- som; then stop so roots =~ will not be injured. Keep = pods picked as they ripen. This keeps them bearing a long time. Y/2 Lb. of seed plants 50 ft. row of bush beans, or 100 ft. row of pole beans.
24 STRINGLESS VALENTINE GREEN POD
All-America Award of Merit, 1933. 49 —
days to picking. Stringless form of - Black Valentine, especially adapted for early home use, market gardening and early shipping. | Tt is hardier and will stand earlier planting than | most beans. It is disease-resistant. Plant large, erect, prolific. Nearly straight dark green, oval | pods, strictly stringless, meaty, of fine quality | and flavor. Pods about 6% In. long, 3% in. wide. Seeds black. Plant this for the best early qa peasant bean. % Lb., 15c. — Ye ib., 25 5c. 2 Lhs., 80c. 5 Lbs. $1.75. 10 Lbs., mee eae
s 1 e 25 Hastings’ Red Valentine Round Podded—52 days. The old dependable bush bean of the South for home gardens, market and alee Medium sized plants are hardy, erect and very heavily productive. Pods are meaty, round, crease-backed, brittle, curved, — stringy, and of good quality. Pods are 41/2 to a 5 In. long, 36 in. wide; uniform in ripening and — stand shipping well. Seeds are purplish red, eashed | buff aie % Lb., 15c. Y2 Lb. voit Lb., Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs. $1.75. | 10 fits 55.08, Postpaid. Ly
11 Bountiful Stringless Fi 49 days. Market garden, shipping and early | home garden variety; very popular for earliest | garden snaps. Plant medium large, very thrifty and prolific. Pods thick-flat, light green, string- — less, slightly fibrous. There Is very little string | on an old pod, unnoticeable in the snap stage. Pods are tender and brittle, of fine quality | and handsome appearance with long broad, long- — tipped, straight form. Pods 6%2 In. long. | Y2 in. wide. Seeds are straw colored. 1% Lb., 15c. Y/2Lb.,25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lhs., $1.75 4 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid. |
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There Are No Finer BUSH BEANS for Your Southern Garden
21 NEW TENDERGREEN STRINGLESS GREEN POD BEAN
All-America Gold Medal, 1933. 53 days.
Splendid for home, market and canning, Plant medium large, erect, rather thick stemmed and very heavily productive.
Pods nearly straight,
dark green, round, meaty and succulent; absolutely stringless, totally without fiber, of out-
standing quality. mottling. The superior snap-bean to date.
Pods 6 to 6% In. long, 3 in. thick. It’s very seldom that a new variety is originated which is outstanding above all others for the home garden.
Seeds brownish buff with purple
This meats it must have the
best eating qualities along with a handsome appearance and heavy y
Yq Lb. 15c. Ye Lb. 25c. Lb., 45c.
36 Dixie White Half Runner
52 days. A dependable favorite throughout the South where it Is becoming increasingly pop- ular. The vigorous plants have many half run- ners and are prolific with many 5-inch green pods that are of very good flavor cooked when about 3% mature. The pods may be left to dry making perfect dry shell beans to rece for
winter use. ‘ Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs, $1.75. 10 Lbs., ees Postpaid.
22 Tennessee Green Pod
54 days. A great favorite in many parts of the South. It is a heavy bearer with meaty pods, stringless in early snap stage, good flavor and entirely worthwhile. Pods are large, broad, long and flat, about 6% in. feng by 34 in. wide. Seeds dark brown. Lb., 15c. Y/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., B00. lbes $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
19 Hastings’ Early Wonder
The Southern Navy Bean—It grows 16 to 20 In. high, well set with medium-sized pods that stay on the plants without When pods are well dried, plants may be cut, stored and shelled at your con- % Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c.
shattering or rotting until ready to gather.
venience. Pods too tough to eat. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.
2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 hee $3.25. Postpaid.
28 Prolific Red Kidney
95 days to picking. This is a popular commer- cial variety of fine quality for dry beans. Plants are large, vigorous and productive. Seeds are reddish-brown. It is not ag green snap bean use. ¥% Lb. 15c. Ye Lb. 25c. Lb. 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
39 U. S.No. 5
A new Refugee type bush bean developed for high resistance to mosaic and other bean diseases that are so prevalent in summer. It is a heavy producer in hot weather when other beans fail to set crops. Plant large, vigorous, prolific, Pods light green, round, meaty, stringless. Yq Lb., 15c. 7/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10. Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
Green Beans Contain
Vitamins A cues Bl Baris
10 Lbs.,
20 Surecrop Stringless Wax The finest wax bean ever introduced. some, rich, yellow pods are 6-7 In. meaty and. sweet; s ial at all stages of growth. are upright In growt
% Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., Lb., 45c. 2 Lhs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. $3.25. ari
12 Giant Stringless Green Pod
54 days. For market gardening, shipping and canning. A handsome, prolific bean, slightly longer, larger and straighter pods than Hastings’ Stringless and a little later. It makes and holds an attractive appearance on the market and Is a ready seller. While not as fine in quality as Hastings’ Stringless, it is quite suitable for home and market. Plant large, sturdy, prolific. Pods medium green, round, meaty, stringless and brit- tle, with marked indentations between seeds.
Pods 6-6%2 In, long, 7/16 In. wide. Seeds yellowish brown. % Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. UD paoce en LbSyh COC). > LDS lew iioE
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
Wax Pod Bush Beans 30 Improved Golden Wax
52 days. Prolific and vigorous. rans golden yellow, thick, flat, Bere in. long. Y% Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., 25c. Lb., A502 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
32 Prolific Black Wax
51 days. Heavily productive. Pods deep yellow,
round, curved, fleshy, stringless eee tender
and of fine quality. Y% Lb., Se line nubs: 80c.
10 ‘Lbs. $3.25. Postpaid.
, 25¢. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
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poet and vigorous. Seeds jet black.
(21) Tendergreen Stringless
Green Pod
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Se fF A 1 al , ee | KL, eS Sh Se ae aa Ye / Epub i a Burpee Bush Lima .
Improved bush form of the large white lima pole bean with extra large seed beans
be ci ui The plants are vigorous and productive; very j LIMA OR BUTTERBEANS | | | , productive;
large pods, 5 in..long by 12% in. wide. Contain 4 to 5 large, thick beans of excellent quality.
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4 J, Cry A Seed shows a greenish white tinge which is con- = sidered a sign of superior quality. %4 Lb., 15c.
y ey.) Y/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c, 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95. : : 10 Lbs., $3.60. Postpaid. ;
10 Large White Pole Lima
88 days. King of the Garden. The true large lima pole bean. Dry beans are large and flat, white in, color. ¥% Lb. 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb. 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
27 Florida Butter Pole
78 days. It blooms and bears profusely all through the season. Will make an abundant crop under seasonal conditions that cause other varieties to fail. Seeds of the Small Lima or
= Se Sa “Sieva’” size, but are buff in color, spotted 13 Dixie BEL Beans Contain Vitamin Bl with brownish red Pods in clusters, 3 small beans per 3-314 by 7% in. pod. 65 seeds
33 Fordhook Bush: Lima per ounce. ¥% Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
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13 Hastings’ Dixie Butterpea 2 Lbs, 80c. 5 Lbs, $1.75. 10 Lbs, $3.25.
é : 75 days. Considered the best of the large seeded Postpaid. Hastings’ new introduction for more prolific a; ae Z ‘ Southern Gardens. Without question the bush lima varieties. Pods 4 to 5 in. long, 1 In. 9 Small White Pole Lima finest, meatiest, most delicious bush lima or wide, in clusters of four to eight, are well filled 3 ; BS foes ’ : with 3 to 5 dalicious larcev Beane that intaual(e 77 days. Carolina or Sieva Bean. A climbing butter bean ever offered. Strong, vigorous, 9g a quality type of Henderson Bush Lima. It’s very pro-
bushy plants loaded with small to medium surpass by far all the other lima beans. Seeds if- and a hardy grower for “butter beans” in pods with almost. round, white, richly fla- thick-oval, greenish white when dry. ¥%4Lb., 15c. the South. The 3-in., dark green curved pods vored, nutritious “butterpeas,” that continue Ve Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95. contain 3 to 4 creamy white beans. This is to bear until frost! May be served fresh, 10 Lbs., $3.60. Postpaid. the most generally grown Butter Bean in the ideally canned for delicious servings, or South. % ar 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. cert dry for winter use. 2 0z., 15c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Lb., 25c. Supply extremely short. Send . 1 Postpaid. alley plese 16 Hastings’ New Fat Baby
Pole Lima. Our 1936 Introduction.
Heaviest bearing pole lima bean of 17 Jackson Wonder Bush all and most delicious buttery fla- Calico Bush lima. 65 days. Most prolific of Vored. Resembles Small White Lima all bush limas of Georgia origin and fully adapted Sieva Bean, but beans are much to all parts of the South. Flavor rich and de- thicker and shell out much heavier. licious. Good for summer use or as a winter The vine is simply crowded with well- shell bean. Extremely drought-resistant, surest filled, bulging pods, keeping on bear- cropper. Medium spreading plants of glossy, ing as pods are picked. Dry beans
dark green. Flat pods, 3-3% in. long, 3% in. 5 wide, contain 3 to 4 beans. Seeds small, flat, are almost round, they are so thick,
H and they keep in grand condition. Ye ease bs abe. ‘iter Shes Tee Be sure to try this prolific baby pole 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid. lima. Seeds go farther. 2/4 Lb., 15c.
Ye Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. Postpaid. 7 Henderson Bush Lima
The Great Southern Favorite.
68 days. Most prolific of all the white seeded varieties, being a true bush form of the small Lima or “Sieva.” One of the most popular 5 : varieties of butter beans for home, canning and Lima Bean Collectien market use. Plant small, erect, bushy, prolific. Pods flat, 3 to 4 seeds; 3 in. long, 3% In. wide. 35c—Postpaid Seeds flat, small, of excellent quality, creamy
white at maturity. This is the variety ai 3 ORDER NOW TO BE READY planted in the spring, in the summer, and in the lower South it may be planted in early fall For plenty of butter beans fresh
Hastings’ 1944
to mature before frost and to bring highest from your garden in summer and market ples, 2 ee ideal dry beans for dry shell beans for a winter sup- winter use. ; Y/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. ply. One % pound packet each 2 Lobs., Soe. Pat $1. 75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. of the 3 best lima beans. Hen- Postpaid. derson Bush Lima, most prolific,
white seeded; Jackson Wonder, 8 Cangreen Bush Lima best flavored, prolific Georgia fa-
4 vorite dry-weather resister; Small A 1943 All-America Winner.
White Pole Lima, the heavy ever- 68 days. This grand new butter bean f described with the AAS winners on p. 3. bearer. All 3 for 35c. Postpaid. Pkt., 15c. % Lb., 25c. Ye Lb., 40c. Lb., 75e. Postpaid.
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15 Genuine Kentucky Wonder Old Homestead—Texas Prolific.
65 days. Most profitable green snap beans for you to plant from April to August. If closely picked it will continue bearing until frost. Im- mensely prolific, a peck often being picked from a single vine.
Plant for home and market gardens and can- ning. ‘It is a strong climber, hardy; pods prac- tically round, curved, irregular surface, meaty, of good quality, slightly stringy but fiberless and brittle; 8 in. long, 2 in. wide. Seeds buff brown. Begins bearing in about 50 days from summer planting. Kentucky Wonder has a flavor all its own, a great old standby.
1% Lb., 15c. Yea Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lhbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
31 Ideal Market Pole Bean
Early Black Valentine Pole Bean
60 days. Especially desirable in the South, a week earlier than McCaslan and Kentucky Won- der. Plant is hardy, vigorous and a good climber. Pods are 5%/-6 in. long by ¥% in. wide, round, slightly curved, meaty, tender, stringless when young and of good quality. Seeds black and small, 140 to the ounce. Good for home gardens and long distance shippers. Y% Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
5 Kentucky Wonder Wax Pole
65 days. Vigorous, productive climber. Pods waxy yellow, flat, somewhat stringy and fibrous, meaty; 7 to 8 in. long, Y2 in. wide. Seeds chocolate brown, 80 to the ounce. If you like the buttery wax colored beans, and most people do, you certainly must plant this. 14 Lb., 1bc Y2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c.
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Si troducing
HASTINGS’ STRINGLESS """ WONDER POLE BEAN
14 HASTINGS' STRINGLESS WONDER
70 days. flavor so characteristic of pole beans.
Another Hastings’ introduction that brings stringless, delicious quality to the superb This new development was tested in all sections of the South and in every instance proved sensational.
It picks easily for use fresh. It is really a
“knockout’’ for canning, holding the same superb tenderness and flavor upon opening and serving
even weeks or months later.
reservedly. 4/4 Lb., 15c. Don’t miss it.
Real Cornfield Beans 35 Hastings’ White Cornfield
95 days. White-seeded and best cornfield bean in snap stage and for dry shell beans. Hardy, vigorous and prolific. 5-6 in. snap pods are round, green, fleshy, quite stringless, tender and of good quality. Small oval seeds. 120 per ounce. Splendid variety for home, market and canning. % Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. Postpaid.
18 Hastings' Genuine Cornfield
81 days. Saves garden space and poles and grows in shade of corn. Furnishes a long, plen- tiful supply of snap beans for home or market. Vigorous growth, heavy bearing; 6-7 in. round, straight, medium green, fleshy, tender, some- what stringy pods of good quality. Oval seeds, 98 per Oz., are greenish buff, mottled and striped brown. Well known, in greatest demand. Y% Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.
38 DECATUR POLE BEAN A.A.S. Silver Medal Winner, 1942. A superb new pole bean combining excellent quality and resistance to rust and mosaic. It has long, round, stringless, easily snapped, dark green pods. Seeds small, Ivory white. 2 Oz. Pkt., 15c each. 1% Lb., 25c.
Ya Lb., 30c.
37 BLUE LAKE POLE BEAN
65 days. A semi-cornfield bean that was de- veloped primarily for its earliness and suitability for home gardens, market, canning and for shell bean use. Truly it is an all-purpose bean.
The pods average about six inches in length by 3 in. width. The seeds are relatively small, go a long way in planting, are ivory white and make good dry shell beans for winter use. For an early cornfield or a good dependable home garden, market or canning variety we certainly do recommend that you try Blue Lake this year. Y% Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lbh., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
The vines are vigorous, thriving until frost when kept picked clean, frequently cultivated, and dusted against beetles. sweet and delicious in flavor and absolutely stringless at all stages of growth. new pole bean since our own introduction a Maser many years ago.
PLOUG.
The pods are long, almost straight, round, very Positively the finest We recommend it un- Supply very limited. Order early, please.
29 Tennessee Wonder Pole Bean
70 days. Pods are considered the largest, straightest and most handsome of all cultivated beans. Plant is medium size, a good climber and fairly productive. Pods are 8-9 in. long by 5/a in. wide, light green, round and deeply crease- backed. Seeds are slate-gray, with long stripes of dark olive-green, 65 to the ounce. 4 Lb., 15c. V2 Lb., 25c: Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
15 Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean
26 Hastings’ Original Strain McCaslan Pole Bean
65 days. perfectly.
Hastings’ Introduction.
to ripen the shell beans of pure white color are excellent for winter use.
bean for any Southern Garden.
It is the heaviest bearing bean. Vines continue to bear throughout the season if kept closely picked.
Strong climber, hardy, prolific over long season.
The large size pods fill ‘When allowed McCaslan is one pole Pods dark
green, thick-flat, meaty, almost stringless, tender, of good quality and delicious flavor; 7 to 8
inches long, 9/16 inches wide. Kentucky Wonder and white seeded.
Seeds ivory white. It is unbeatable.
Pods are of better shape, straighter than 1% Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
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42 Crosby Early Egyptian
52 days. Extra early favorite for home and market. Medium tops, roots flattened globe shaped with small tap root and dark red skin. Tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c. Oz, 30c. 4 Lb., 90c. Lb., $3.00. Postpaid.
49 Long Smooth Blood
80 to 90 days. Favorite for winter storage. Tops large, erect. Roots, 10 to 15 In. long by 3 in. across, are dark purplish red. Resists heat and drought. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 25c. 1% Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.50. Postpaid.
51 White French Sugar Mangel For Stock Feed Only. Not For the Table,
Its higher sugar content makes it valuable in fattening cattle. Roots very large, smooth, of oval shape. Oz., 15c. 4% Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
1944 SEED SUPPLIES
Beet seed have been critically short for several seasons because of continued unfavorable grow- ing conditions in seed growing areas and the tre- mendous demand for lend-leasé. We must ask that again in 1944 you kindly limit your pur- chases to a minimum and that extra care In planting be used that not a seed be wasted. Your cooperation is appreciated.
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RED BEETS Ty
CULTURE—Use rich gar- den soil after deep spad- Ing. Scatter seed thinly, In rows 18-24 in. apart. When 2-3 In. high, thin plants to 4-5 In. apart. Young beet tops are su- perior to spinach and tur- nips for greens. 1 Oz. plants 50 ft. of row; use 6 to 8 Lbs. per acre.
Beets can play a very important part In your Victory garden because they may be gathered fresh over such a long time and they are so easily canned for winter use. It is only neces- sary to keep them cleanly cultivated and they will keep almost indefinitely. The rich vitamin Bl content is definitely of benefit in maintaining that good health that Is so necessary during these critical times and when efficiency is at such a premium, regardless of what type of work we may be doing. A varied diet means good appetites and that means health.
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45 Hastings’ New Improved Blood Turnip Beet
IMPROVED DETROIT DARK RED
56 days. This is by far the most important Beet in America. It is an outstanding vari- ety for all purposes—home, truckers, ship- pers and canners. Our pure-bred line is
unsurpassed in fine quality, sweetness and
tenderness. Tops are medium, dark green tinged red and held erect. Roots are globu- lar, smooth, uniform, attractive, with small tap root. Color Is deep red and flesh Is dark red with very indistinct zones. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c. 1% Lb., 90c. Postpaid. Supplies very limited.
43 Swiss Chard for Greens
Real cut and come again vegetable of delicious flavor. Does not make edible root.
Lucullus—45 to 55 days. Leaves large, upright and as outer leaves are cut more come from the center. The leaf is boiled like spinach or turnip greens. Delicious, delicate flavor not found in turnips or kale. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c.
Y% Lb., 90c. Lb., $3.00. Postpaid.
(48) Asgrow Wonder Beet
41 Jumbo Long Red Mangel For Stock Feed Only. Not For the Table.
Largest and heaviest yielder in the South of al Mangel beets. Roots grow from one-half t two-thirds above the surface and are usuall 18-24 in. long and 4 to 6 In. wide. Lig red, tapering roots; flesh rosy-white. Use deep, rich soil. The tonnage on rich or well-fertilizedy
ground is immense. For,stock feed only, not for Lb., $1.25,
table. Oz. 15c. Postpaid.
Yq Lb., 40c.
(50) Perfected Detroit
50 Perfected Detroit
56 days. AAS. Award of Merit, 1934, From inbreeding and re-selection for gen- erations, this strain’ produces marvelously
rich blood-red meat all the way through. It does away with white or light colored zones in the flesh.
It cans red with no browns or purples. It is In every way at least as fine as our Imp. Blood Turnip, superior In color, table and canning appearance. The best main-crop beet In existence—for home gardens, . truckers, shippers and canners. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 1% Lb., 90c. Postpaid. Supplies very limited.
RED BEETS CONTAIN VITAMIN BI
48 Asgrow Wonder Beet
50 days. A.A.S. Gold Medal, 1934. Finest extra early variety. Splendidly adapted for home garden purposes as well as for market. Deep red all the way through, large semi- flat with rounded bottom, tops reaching about 15 in. and fine for bunching. Exceptionally uniform, very dark interior, fine grained, good flavor and the best early Beet. Smooth, clean skin, medium tops and collar and a small, slender tap root. Pkt., 10c. 02z., 30c. 1% Lb, 90c. Postpaid. Supply very liraited.
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CULTURE—Use rich, deeply worked soil. Sow shallowy in drills 16-18 in. apart in early spring, earlier in the far South, Thin plants to 3 in. apart. Cultivate frequently. 1 Oz. plants 100 ft. of row; 3-5 Lbs. per acre; full maturity 10-14 weeks.
64 Hastings Imperator 77 days. Award of Merit, 1933 A.AS.
Outstanding type for home, market and ship- ping, now giving a Carrot for the South and East to compete with California Chantenays
in shape, color and quality. Roots tapered, 8 in. long, 1¥2 in. across top. Rich orange throughout, indistinct core, tender, fine grained, fine quality. Medium tops for bunching. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c. 1/4 Lb., $1.00.
Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
66 Early Oxheart Carrot
OR GUERANDE — 72 days. Famous stump- rooted Carrot. Roots 3 in. wide at top, 2 in. across bottom. 4 in. long. Free from hard core; of finest table quality. Very highly col- ored skin and flesh. Roots short and easily
pulled. Popular variety for heavier soils Pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c. 4% Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
68 Danvers Half Long
(Intermediate) Carrot
SPECIAL—75 days. Bright orange color, very smooth and tapered to a blunt end. Flesh bright orange, tender and of good quality. Used by home market and shipping gardeners. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. Y% Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
Postpaid.
(71) Hastings’ Red Cored Chantenay Carrot
CARROT SEED NOTICE
Following several terrible crop years the car- rot seed crop is greatly improved this year, and with its importance as a nutritious, vita-
min rich vegetable we urge you to plant your full requirements this spring. Carrots may be harvested over such a long period of time that no garden should be without several rows from which fresh, tender roots may be gath- ered even until late fall or early winter.
71 Red Cored Chantenay Carrot
70 days. Finest of all. orange color throughout.
Deep reddish The yellow ring
around inside core has been bred out and
sweeter, richer flavor acquired. Otherwise similar to Chantenay. Ideal for home gar- dens, market and shipping. Pkt, 10c. 0z., 30c. 4% Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
69 Imp. Long Orange Carrot 88 days. Large, long, 10-12 In. roots of deep rich orange. Heavy cropper for stock feed while quality is good for table. Pkt. 10c. Oz., 30c. Yq Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
70 Large White Belgian
FOR STOCK FEED—90 days. Immense crop- per. Store for feed during winter; may be left for pulling as needed In lower South. Drill 4 Lbs., per acre in 3-ft. rows. Thin plants to 6 In. apart. Use rich, cultivated land worked deeply. Oz. 20c. % Lb. 50c. Lb., $1.50.
<—€ (64) Hastings’ Imperator Carrot
Try Celery In Your Garden Celery Contains Vitamin A.
CULTURE—For fall maturity sow in late April or May in shaded beds, covering seed %% in. Transplant when 6 in. high. This should mature in cool weather of autumn. Celery needs rich, well-fertilized, moist soil. Plant only in sec- tions protected from extreme winter cold. It brings as much as $1,500 per acre, an im- portant commercial crop. I Oz. sows 400 ft. of row or makes 5,000 plants.
77 Golden Self-Blanching
118 days. The Celery for market gardeners. Best early. Medium size, compact, stocky, yel- lowish foliage, blanching with little attention. Crisp, tender, quite stringless; nutty flavor. The finest of all. Pkt., 15c. Y2 0z., 40c. 0z., 75c. Yq Lb., $2.50. Postpaid.
78 Easy Blanching Celery Sanford hea 125 days. Rather dwarf, com- pact, foliage yellowish green. Vigorous thick stalks of excellent quality, blanches more easily than any other and even the first time you grow It, It should equal any celery you could buy. Medium early, one of the best keepers and fine for winter and spring use. Pkt., 15c. Y/2 0z., 35c. 02z., 60c. %4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
79 Giant Pascal Celery
135 days. Large late. Favorite standard va- riety, preferred by many planters. Pkt., 15c. 0z., 60c, Postpaid,
75 CELERIAC —Try It
Turnip Rooted Celery. Smooth, globular, 2-3 In. roots, for soups, stews and salads. Store as for beets. Cultivate as for celery, except It requires no hilling up. Pkt., 15c. Postpaid.
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Early-Hardy Cabbages
106 Extra Early Jersey Wakefield (Hardy)
62-66 days from plants. This has always been popular for a first early cabbage in the South. If you are growing Early Wakefield you need
Hastings’ strain. Exceedingly hardy, resisting cold and other unfavorable conditions. Plants compact, erect, slightly spreading and with few outer leaves that are smooth, thick and dark green. Heads medium sized, solid, uniformly pointed and excellent quality. More sharply pointed, earlier and somewhat smaller than Charleston Wakefield type. Pkt., 10c. 02z., 50c. Y% Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.
103 Perfection Savoy
(VERY HARDY)
87 days. Best Savoy variety, best and tender- est of all cabbages. As this variety does not head well in hot weather it is advisable to plant in early spring for heading up before weather turns too hot. Pkt, 15c. Postpaid. Crop criti- cally short.
118 COPENHAGEN MARKET—Superb Strain
66-70 days from plants. Heads exception- ally large for this extra early variety; solid and of excellent quality. Growth vigorous
but compact, short stem; upright and with
few outer leaves. Heads nearly round, me- dium light green, thick and smooth. Un- doubtedly the best of Its type, equally val- uable for home and market gardens. Copen- hagen Market is easily the best first early, round headed variety on the market. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 4% Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
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(106) Extra Early Jersey Wakefield
105 HASTINGS' FAMOUS HARDY LONG ISLAND OR IMPROVED CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD CABBAGE
71-75 days from plants. Largest, earliest
and surest heading strain of Charleston Wakefield.
It s the best pointed cabbage for shipment and it makes a splendid first early cabbage for home use. Leaves rather large, smooth and thick. Plants are of medium size, vigorous and slightly spreading. Heads are blunt pointed and very wide at base, Its exceptional hardiness, earliness and fine size and shape of head have made It the popular market gardeners’ favorite. Pkt, 10c. 0z., 50¢. 44 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.
121 All-Head Early
77 days. An early flat-headed variety that Is a sure header and is well named on account of Its medium sized, very firm solid heads, Pkt., 10c. 0z., 50c. % Lb., $1.75. Postpaid,
| (118) Copenhagen
CULTURE—Sow seed in drills 6 inches apart across the bed, dropping the seed 5 to 6 to the inch. Firm the soil after covering and then water the bed thoroughly. Keep beds moist but not soaking wet. Seed germinates In 3 to 8 days, according to weather. Keep young plants growing steadily from the start. When plants have made the fourth pair of leaves transplant to open ground. 1 Oz. of seed usually makes at least 1,000 good strong plants, Sow ¥4 to Ya Lb. for plants to set one acre.
Fresh Green Cabbage Contains , Vitamins A and BI
VITAMINS IN VEGETABLES
Many doctors are prescribing various forms of Vitamins for a number of ills and pains and they are necessary for best health. But why not have your Vitamins in their natural form—in fresh, delicious vegetables from | your own garden? Start today your garden for health and VICTORY!
126 Chihili—Chinese Cabbage
75 days from seed. Large outside leaves with a yellowish color; inner leaves well rounded, re- sembling Cos Lettuce when mature. The heart is white, tender, sweet and delicate in taste. The young leaves are very popular for salad use. Crop very short. Supply limited. Order early. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. % Lb., $1.35. Lb., $4.00. Postpaid.
100 All Seasons— Old Reliable Header
85-90 days from plants. A rellable header, re- sisting heat and drought well and valuable for summer planting. The heads are nearly round or somewhat flattened, very solid and of excel- lent quality. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. % Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.
FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR
Yes, and food will write | the proper Peace after- ward. With millions of peoples, the world over, starving for the bare ne- cessities of life, we have a great humanitarian duty to perform, in doing our part to produce heavily during the immediate fu- ture. We must produce | enough to maintain our -| health standards and a real surplus for our less fortunate neighbors.
Fresh vegetables contrib- ute most importantly to this program. Will you do your part again In 19447
Market
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(125) Stein’s Early Flat Dutch
(110) Centennial Late Flat Dutch
MAIN CROP CABBAGES
Cabbage Seed Is Generally Critically Short. Buy Early and Sparingly, Please!
101 HASTINGS' SURE CROP
80 days. Earliest large round flat variety, for home use or shipment. Very firm and solid, uniform in shape, well flattened. Quality is ex- cellent, crisp and tender and is a dependable good header. Color dark green, holding up well after being cut. Good summer variety. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 50c. % Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.
125 STEIN'S EARLY FLAT DUTCH
90 days from plants. This is a splendid strain of Flat Dutch cabbage, just a little earlier than Centennial. A trucker should divide his crop between Steins and Centennial to insure a longer shipping season. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 50c. Yq Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.
117 Blood Red Erfurt
90 days from plants. This is the best red Cab- bage for planting throughout the South. It is of good medium size and a sure heading variety. It is fine for home garden and market use and the rich carmine red color is a de- cided advantage. Pkt., 15c. Postpaid. Supplies critical- ly short.
120 HASTINGS' GENUINE SUREHEAD
95 days. Probably the most popular and most generally planted cabbage
in the South. A superb medium-sized hard- headed cabbage of mid-season maturity. Very Vigorous grower, uniform in size, shape and color. Pkt., 10c. 0Oz., 50c. 1% Lb., $1.75. Postpaid. Supplies critically short.
111 Danish Bald Head
105 days. Handsome hardy, late cabbage; me- dium-sized, very hard, globe heads of finest eat- ing and storage qualities. Pkt., 15c. Postpaid. Supplies critically short.
110 Hastings’ Centennial Late Flat Dutch
105. days. Beyond question the best large cab- bage for winter and spring maturity in the South. Heat and cold resisting and its great vigor makes it a success wHere others fail. Large, well-flattened type that holds up fine in long dis- tance shipping. Biggest main crop, heavy pro- ducing cabbage for home or market. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. % Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
Hastings’ Genuine Surehead
Get Cabbage from Your Garden All Season for Only 35c. Plant Seed Early
Big 4 finest varieties: Hastings’ Famous Long Island Wakefield, Copenhagen Market, Stein's Early Flat Dutch and Hastings’ Cen- tennial Late Flat Dutch. These four popular favorites give you an all-season supply—early, medium and late. If any seed is left over from spring planting, it will be fine for fall planting. Be sure to include this “Big 4’ collection in your home garden order. The best varieties and the best seeds. Postpaid— only 35c.
Frost-Proof Cabbage Plants Postpaid
We expect to have these as usual, beginning the new season in December. We will have Large Charleston Wakefield and Early Flat Dutch Cabbage Plants. 100 for 75c. 500 for $3.25. Postpaid. No cabbage plant shipments accepted for less than 75c. Order early for best results.
We challenge you to try Spring COLLARDS
Thin or transplant to open after hard freeze danger has passed. Cultivate same as Cabbage. 1 Oz. plants 200 feet of row.
Sow seed any time in early spring.
Harvest tender leaves as desired.
136 Genuine Georgia Cabbage-Collards
Not to be confused with run out seed fre- quently offered on a cheap basis. Ours is the true original strain.
Hastings’ Introduction, originated right here
in Georgia. A cross between Collards and Charleston Wakefield Cabbage. The loose heads are not as large as many cabbage, but many are real heads that can be left on the plant and used as wanted. Leaves of deli- cious flavor. Pkt., 15c. 0Oz., 30c. Crop very short. Send early.
135 SOUTHERN or GEORGIA COLLARDS
The old-time favorite. Stands all sorts of ad- verse conditions; very hardy, standing ordinary winters as far north as Atlanta. In many places where the soil is too poor to grow cabbage, the collaxd grows easily and makes a good substi- tute. Pkt, 10c. Oz, 15c. % Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
BROCCOLI
Contains Vitamins A and Bl
Give culture as for Cauliflower, and in the South, unless an expert Cauliflower grower, Broccoli makes a surer bearer for you, and is rapidly growing in favor both for the home table and for market. In many markets it is displacing Cauliflower, being a bright blue green raw, but cooking to a deep attractive green for the table.
(400) Hastings’ Rapegreens
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Collards Contain Vitamins A, : és 136 Hastings’ ' and B | Cabbage e Collard
(57) Green Sprouting Broccoli, 10c 57 Green Sprouting Broccoli
60 days from plants. Well suited to almost any soil where cabbage can be grown, Sprouting Broccoli Is far more easily grown than Cauli- flower and even superior in food value and flavor. To those who like to grow new and interesting
400 Hastings’ Rapegreens
y Have You Tried Them?
flavored leaves that resemble rutabaga tops and which may be planted like turnips at any time to serve as boiled greens. It is very hardy and vigorous. 1/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c.
Vegetables we surely sugcest a trial of Sprouting Broccoli.
Italian, all season variety. Head is a compact cluster of bluish-green flower buds, used un- blanched. After central head is cut, branches with smaller heads form. Quality is fully equal to Cauliflower. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 50c. 4% Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00. Postpaid.
CAULIFLOWER
Contains Vitamins A and Bl
CULTURE—Sow in seed bed same as cabbage. Transplant when 3 to 4 in. high; give plenty of water in dry weather. Should be planted to head in cool weather as they will not head ~ properly in hot weather. 1 Oz. of seed should make 3,000 good plants. Set plants about 18 in. apart in row.
86 Early Snowball
55 days from plants. A fine early, second only in value to Gilt Edge. Plants dwarf, short pale green leaves. Heads medium, firm, compact, solid, pure white, of finest quality. Pkt., 25c. Yq Oz., $1.00. Ye Oz. $1.75. 0z., $3.50.
Do not miss any longer this most inexpen- sive, easily grown, healthful, nutritious vege- table with heavily growing, tender, mildly
5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75, Postpaid.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
With so much foodstuffs needed for our armed forces all over the world and for those unable to produce their own, you can contribute materially to the war program by growing another grand VICTORY GARDEN to feed your own family and to thus re- lease shipped supplies for others. We must do everything we possibly can in 1944— NOW! YES, FOR VICTORY AND PEACE.
Be Garden-Wise Grow Your Own
CULTURE—Make rows 3 ft. apart, dropping 5 to 6 grains in each hill, thinning out after- wards to 2 or 3 stalks to the hill. A continuous ‘supply is kept up by planting early and late varieties at one time, or by making several plant- ings at intervals of 14 days. Plant sweet corn only for first crop. Pound plants 200 hills; use 14 Lbs., (1 peck) per acre.
165 Golden Cross Bantam
84 days. (Sweet corn.) A true hybrid cross sweet corn with the greatly increased vitality of this new method of breeding. Golden grains sweet, tender and delicious. Very uniform. 1% I.b., 20c. Lb., 65c. Postpaid.
154 Adams Large Early
90 days. Very hardy and can be planted early. Has small stalk and can be planted close. More valuable for market than for home gardens as | it lacks the flavor of sweet varieties. Give best cultivation and very rich soil. % Lb., 12c. Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid.
167 Golden Bantam Improved
84 days. (Sweet corn.) Two 6-inch ears with 10-14 rows of grain per stalk. Sweetest of all and remains tender longer than regular Golden | Bantam. ™% Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.
| 151 Yexo Sugar— | Earliest Large Sweet Corn
| 88 days. (Sweet corn.) Our own introduction. Combines earliness and productiveness with fine flavor. Produces 2 to 3, 7¥2-8%2 In. 12-14 rowed ears to each stalk, the ears being well ‘filled with tender, sweet corn. Y Lb., 15c. Lb. 4 Pos paid.
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150 TRUCKERS' FAVORITE
The Great~Garden Corn for You to Plant. 85 days. Makes the finest roasting-ears in 75 to 85 days. 100 days to maturity. One to two beau-
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and excéptionally tender. Valuable
to plant very early or very late.
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riety. Y Lb, 12c. Lb. 35c. Favorite
2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Best
Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid. Roasting Ear Corn
168 Evergreen Golden Bantam
89 days. (Sweet corn.) Lighter in color than Golden Bantam but holds its delicious flavor and adds the larger and better ears of Stowells ever- green. Ears are 7-8 in. long, 14-18 rowed, deep golden grains with tender hulls of excellent quality. We believe it is the finest sweet corn offered. Yq Lb., 15c. Lb. 45c. Postpaid.
166 GOLDEN COLONEL
93 days (Sweet corn.) The grand new Country Gentleman with rich golden color and sweetness of Golden Bantam. Unusually uniform, tender, sweet and delicious. %% Lb. 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid. :
152 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN
93 days. (Sweet corn.) Finest quality mid-sea- son variety and no garden should be without a Just boil and spread on a little butter. It will make your mouth water. Makes 2 to 3, 7-7¥2 In. ears per stalk on rich ground. Shoe-peg grains are very deep. Delicious. Y% Lb. 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.
153 Stowells Evergreen
95 days. Standard main crop variety. Ears uniform, 8-9%/2 In. long, 16-20 rowed, 2¥2 in. thick. Good cultivation produces three ears to stalk. Stalks large and strong, grains long and deep; cob small. Holds good eating condition longer than any other and adapted to the South. Yq Lb. 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.
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155 Hastings’ Early Market
75 days. Our roasting-ear corn for earliest planting on rich or highly fertilized land. Called a 50-day corn, making roasting ears 10 to 14 days quicker than Trucker’s Favorite. 5 to 8 ft. high. Yq Lb., 12c. Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid.
143 Hastings' Yellow Prolific
100 days. The superb new yellow Hastings’ Pro- lific that has been the- sensation of Southern field seed circles for the past several years. Makes richly delicious roasting ears. 4/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 35c, 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. Postpaid. See p. 41 for further description.
140. Hastings’ Prolific
100 days. This greatest ylelding Corn in the world of course makes wonderful hard corn, delicious corn-meal, and the most silage or fodder, but it is a main crop for roasting ears all over the South. %4 Lb., 12c. Lb., 30c. 2 Lbs., 50c. 5 Lbs., 85c. Postpaid.
See full description of this and other field corn on Pages 40-42,
163 DYNAMITE POPCORN
Positively the Best for Popping
South American variety which pops enormous golden kernels double the size of others. Rich, buttery color and flavor; no hard cen- ters. Usually 2 ears 6-7 In. long, 12-14 rows per stalk. 14 Lb., 15c. kb. 45c. 2 Lbs., 85c. 5Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.
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177 CLARK'S SPECIAL NEW DARK GREEN MARKET VARIETY. 60 days. White Spine. This new variety
was selected as probably the finest dark green, white spine Cucumber to date and good for all purposes.
Main crop varlety, holding its color and firmness in distance shipping and on account of its small seed pocket is excellent for slicing. Its quality is excellent. Attractive deep green, uniform in length. 8 to 10 in., very smooth in ap- pearance. and with few white spines. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
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Cucumbers Contain Vitamins A
and BI
CUCUMBER CUL- TURE — Delay planting until ground is warm. Make hills 4 ft. apart each way. Plant 8 to 10 seeds per hill, thinning out ot 4 plants when rough leaves appear. Cover seed 1 inch in sandy soil, Ye inch in heavy or clay soils. Cultivate until : “plants begin to (187) Gherkins, Superb for run. Keep cleanly Pickling, 2 Bushels picked for longer from 15 Vines—l Picking bearing season.
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181 Improved Long Green
70 days. Black Spine. A standard for slicing or pickling. Extremely prolific, medium late, very hardy and most disease-resistant variety. Ends taper slightly and it is slightly warted. Small pickles are well shaped and in slicing stage very attractive, crisp, tender and free from bitterness. Very long, large fruits when ma- ture. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 30c. 24 Lb., 85c. Lb., $2.75.
(177) Clark’s Special Cucumbers Are Dark Green
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183 Chicago Pickle Cucumber
58 days. Black Spine. The standard variety grown for pickling purposes. While it can be used for slicing it is pre-eminently a pickling variety, its small size, dark green color and enormous productiveness, makes it a favorite for that purpose. The pickling factories usually insist on this type. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. Yq Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
178 Early Green Cluster
54 days. Black Spine. A standard well-known variety for both slicing and pickling. Very pro- lific, uniform size, smooth skin and one of the very earliest of all varieties to grow in the garden. Pkt, 10c. Oz, 15c. M4 Lb, 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
174 Lemon Cucumber
65 days. Most pleasing and easily grown nov- elty. Delicious lemon shaped and colored cucum- ber of finest flavor. It is largely used for pickling. For home garden growth only. Pkt., only 15c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
187 Gherkins for Pickling
60 days. Small fruits covered with spines. For pickling only. The most prolific of all cu- cumber type plants. Unlike ordinary cucum- bers but even superior for small bottle pick- les. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. 4 Lb., 75c. Postpaid.
186 EVERBEARING PROLIFIC CUCUMBER
54 days. White Spine. Entirely distinct on account of its close bushy growth and ever- bearing character. The first cucumbers come early and vines continue to bloom and pro- duce until late in the season. A single vine will show at one time cucumbers in every age of growth. Of perfect shape, small sizes are fine for pickling, the larger ones for slicing. A most popular home garden and pickle variety. Pkt., 10c. 02z., 20c. 4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
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Experience
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combined in man-years, our firm members and ex- ecutives represent nearly _ five hundred years of ex- * perience in growing and distributing seeds, plants, and bulbs for Southern Gardens. We can and do offer you the best in 1944 for the finest crops you've ever had. Plant early— order now for a perfect Victory Garden.
HASTINGS’, CUCUMBERS
ARE EXTRA DARK GREEN.
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(180) Hastings’ White Spine Is Superb ————— 180 Hastings’ Famous White Spine Cucumber
Our Finest Extra Dark Green Strain
62 days. It is good for shipping, good for nearby markets, good for home use, good for pickles when picked small. It holds its intense green color better and stays in good eating condition longer than the others. Fruits or “‘cukes’ are symmetrical and uniform in shape, handsome appearance. When full grown is 8 to 9 by 2% inches. Ready for use in about 58 days. It is an extra early sort, crisp and tender, holding its fresh dark green appearance long after being gathered. In our opinion, based on 50 years of experience, this Is the best all-purpose cucumber you can plant. Special selected seed. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 20c. Yq Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
175 Early Fortune
62 days. White Spine. A favorite shipping va- riety grown by many Florida cucumber growers. Of dark green color which it holds for many days after picking. Of very regular form and growth, tapering shape and carries a dark green color found in few of the white spine varieties. Holds up splendidly in long distance shipments. Also good for nearby market use. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 15c. %4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
172 Colorado
68 days. White Spine. All-America Silver Medal Winner. Primarily an extra fancy ship- ping cucumber with very uniformly extra dark green fruits 81/2 inches long, but equally satis- factory for the home garden. Its tenderness and superb quality place it in the top rank every season. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 25c. %4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25." Postpaid.
176 Stays Green—and It Does
182 Straight 8—Packs Perfectly 62 days. White Spine. 1935 All-America Gold Medal. Symmetrical, almost cylindrical new va-
184 New Cubit
riety. Rounded at ends, ideal in dark green i 7 ° 58 days. hite Spine. Really a good variety. coloring without lighter stripes found in most 1944 All-America Winner Medium sized, glossy dark green, white spine sorts. Uniformly eight inches by two at ideal e Cucumber; 7 to 8 inches long, cylinder shaped stage. Too seldom are new worthy cucumbers 3 : 3 variety. Is popular with shippers and a good brought on the market and when such a variety r\\ Deserved winner by its deep, rich home garden sort because it retains its fine as this one is introduced it naturally attracts a "green color and prolific bearing color a very long time. Young fruit is well great deal of attention. Straight 8 was bred habits, we recommend this fine 9-inch adapted for pickling and mature fruit is remark- particularly for particular markets and is well white spine cucumber to all Southern ably well adapted in shape and size for packing
worth its All-America recognition. Pkt., 10c. gardeners. Packets, only 15c. and shipment. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. %4 Lb., 60c. Oz., 25c. VY Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25. Postpaid. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
173 A & C Cucumber
—Market Profits
y 63 days. White Spine. Vigorous | grower, resistant to disease and : making an abundance of deep green, uniformly slender cukes of even diameter. 9 to 10 inches long. Since its introduction sev- eral years ago A and C Cucumber has become one of the most popular of | all shipping varieties and, too, it ranks at the top as a superb home garden sort for slicing or pickling. This popu- larity is possible only because of Its in- herent good breeding that enables it to . stand up even under trying conditions when other stocks “break down.” We certainly recommend A and C to you. Pkt, 26c. Oz, 25c. 4% Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25. Postpaid.
(173) A & C Cucumber
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(190) Improved Thornless Eggplant
190 Hastings’ Improved Purple Thornless Eggplant
83 days from plants. Standard of the South, for home use or shipments. Fruits are splen- didly and evenly colored. In no crop do we
exercise more care than with this variety. Plants, 28-32 in. tall, are strong, vigorous growers, producing 4 to 8 fruits of dark,
rich purple color. Extra fine, large fruited and always gives satisfaction under proper cultivation. Pkt., 10c. 4/2 0z., 40c. 0z., 75c. Postpaid. Crop very short.
1870 New Extra Early New
Hampshire Hybrid Eggplant 73 days from plants. 1939 All-America Win- ner. Superb new extra early, vigorous, and prolific variety for home gardens and market. Plants rather small with heavy crops of medium size, rather blocky, highly marketable fruit. Try it sure for home and market use. Pkt., 15c, Y2 0z., 50c. Oz., 90c. Postpaid.
189 Fort Myers Market
78 days from plants. Superb for shipping this high bush eggplant is extra well suited to the soils and climate of the lower South. It is very good for the home garden, too. Stands heat. Pkt, 10c. Y% Oz, 40c. 02, 75¢c.
(1870) New Hampshire a Hybrid Eggplant
Eggplants Contain
Vitamins A and BL PCF Acre.
188 Florida Special Eggplant 78 days from plants. Earliest high-bush type, 26-32 in. tall. Very prolific, a fine shipper and seems to stand heat better than others. Espe- clally adapted to Florida conditions. Pkt., 10c. Y2 0z., 40c. 0z., 75c.
191 Black Beauty Eggplant
81 days from plants. Plants early, 24-30 In. high, producing 4 to 5 large egg-shaped fruits. Fruits are smooth, very dark purple and hold well after picking. Pkt, 10c. 2 0z., 40c. 0z., 75c. Postpaid.
54 YEARS OF HONEST SEED SERVICE
This means knowing the quality of each stock of seed from its original breeding through to the packaging it for sale to you. It means the careful guarding of this quality and maintaining its vitality through intelligent storage and handling. This can only be done by trained and competent Seedsmen. Hastings have been such Seedsmen now for over fifty years and from them you know you get the best. Why gamble otherwise on your year’s work? Buy FRESH Seed—Order DIRECT from Hastings.
Plant Useful Gourds
Ornamental Gourds are on Page 59. No others available this year.
195 Sugar Trough
Immense gourd that can be made gener- ally useful. With the neck sawed off can
be used for buckets, baskets, nests, water dishes for poultry and many other uses. Pkt., 15c.
196 The Dishcloth
The sponge-like interlor is fine for dish- cloths or to use in place of sponges. Pkt., 15c.
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Hastings’ Everbearing
EGGPLANTS
SEED SUPPLIES VERY LIMITED
CULTURE—In the lower South seed should be sown in hot beds or frames in January or February. beds should be started between February 15th and March 15th. Care should be taken as eggplant will not germinate freely In an average temperature less than 65 degrees. When plants have made the fourth or fifth pair of leaves, 4 to 6 weeks old, they may be set in open ground, if danger of frost is past, placing them 2 feet apart each way. fall and early winter shipping crop. Packet makes plants for 100 ft. row. Oz. makes about 2,000 plants. Use % to Ye Lb. seed
In the latitude of Atlanta hot
Cultivate often, In Florida, sow June-July for
ENDIVE
Plant seed in early spring or fall in shallow drills, 18 in. apart, and thin plants to a foot apart. Oz. plants 100 ft.
193 Early Green Curled Endive
95 days. Our strain is hardy, vigorous growing, bright deep green, finely divided leaves which blanch readily to a rich cream color. Highly recommended for home garden and market. Pkt., 10c. Oz, 25c. WY Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25. Postpaid.
192 ESCAROLE BROAD
_LEAVED BATAVIAN
Very rich in Vitamin A.
90-95 days. Wide, twisted bright deep green leaves with thick, nearly white midribs. The inside leaves blanch to an attractive deep creamy white. Pkt, 10c. Oz, 25c. Y% Lb, 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
130 Chives—Onion Like
Small perennial of the onion family with more delicate flavor, used for flavoring and garnish- ing. Cut tops and they grow out again. Pkt., 25c. Postpaid. Crop very short.
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PLANT KALE FOR GARDEN FRESH GREENS ALL YEAR
(Contains Vitamins A and B1.)
Kale or Borecole leaves are boiled for greens, usually with bacon, the same as Turnips, Mustard and Spinach. Leaves are also used for garnishing. Spring, fall and winter crops are all popular. Sow in fall or early spring, broadcast or in rows. Quality improved by light frosts. For large plants, thin plants to 2 feet apart in rows. Oz. plants 200 ft. row, 4 Lbs. per acre.
is really
and benefits to us. and from the proven fact that freshly
LEEKS for FLAVOR
Hardy, onion-like plant with a long, well- thickened neck. Cultivate as for onions except blanch the stems to increase ten- derness and fine flavor. Sow in early spring in drills 1%4 feet apart, covering seed 14 inch. Thin to 6 in. apart and draw soil about plants when cultivating. For very white blanched Leeks, transplant when 6 in. high, setting plants 4 in. apart in trenches 2 ft. apart and gradually draw earth up as for blanching Celery. Oz. plants 200 ft. row; 4 Lbs. per acre.
203 Large Carentan Leek
In rich soil, well earthed up, the edible portion is 6-8 in. long by 2-3 in. thick. The largest variety, an exceptionally hardy garden sort that gives a very appe- tizing ‘addition to the year round plant- ing. Although similar in flavor to onions it is distinct as a variation for those who relish vegetables of this nature. Large Carentan is the best variety for home gardens and is profitable for market pur- poses. Packets only 15c each. Crop short.
Garden for Victory!
MODERN VITAMINS IN YOUR MODERN GARDEN
Vitamins have always been most important factors in the proper health and growth of our families even though of relatively recent discovery as to existence, functions You ‘haturally plan your meals to include these vital elements athered vegetables have larger proportions of vitamins than canned or stale market ones we cannot urge you too strongly to grow them abundantly in your 1944 Victory Garden.
199 Blue Siberian Kale
65 days. Vigorous spreading growth, 20- 30 in. tall. Large green leaves have a distinctive bluish tinge, smooth in the middles but with cut and’ lightly fluted ‘ edges. A popular salad plant from which to gather the younger, tender leaves all summer and well into the winter. A real cut and come again vegetable. Extremely hardy, extensively grown. Pkt), 10c: Oz., 20c. 14 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
Even more necessary than last year are our Victory Gardens to lighten the grow- ing burden of feeding the freed peoples of the world who have been surely starv- ing these past few years as Axis slaves. Our tremendous production in 1943 won the grateful appreciation of all our gov- ernment officials. It undoubtedly thwarted a critical food shortage last summer and the millions of cans and jars we put up is relieving the acute situation this win- ter. Our home front battle is not yet completely won. We must produce up to fifty per cent more in 1944 and perhaps only on the same space. We still have our job to do.
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GARDEN HERBS ARE SCARCE
(994) Hastings’ Giant Sage, 25c
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994 Hastings’ Giant Sage
By far the most popular garden herb used in flavoring and seasoning. This hardy perennial can be divided in late fall for even better crop the next year. Quite orna- mental in the garden. Leaves are best cut when plant begins to bloom. Dry quickly in shade and store for kitchen use. Packets only. 25c each.
™ 981 Hastings’ Dill
An old-time easily: grown favorite used principally in making dill pickles. The seeds are strongly aromatic with pungent flavor for flavoring pickles and for season- ing. Packets, 15c. Oz., 50c.
986 Coriander
50 days. Agreeable tasting seeds used in confectionary and to disguise taste of med- icines. Hardy annual, 18-24 in. tall. Packet, 15c.
Kale or Borecole for Delicious Greens
Fresh KORL-RABI
Contains Vitamin B1.
The edible part is the bulb, formed above ground. Use before fully grown; cabbage turnip flavor. Sow seed preferably in light, rich soil, early in spring in rows 1% feet apart, and thin to 4-6 in. apart.
Even better started in beds and trans- planting as cabbage. Planting at 10-day intervals will give tender bulbs until hot weather. Start fall plantings about August. Oz. plants 200 ft: row, 4 Lbs. per acre. Vy Lb. makes plants for acre.
202 Early White Vienna
55-60 days from seed. Finest variety, ex- tremely early, with distinctly small tops; whitish green, 2-inch bulbs when of best eating quality. Gather bulbs while skin is tender, slice, and cut off the hard lower por- tion. A very delectable and unusual addi- tion to the spring planting list. Early White Vienna Kohl Rabi matures very quickly and gives an abundant yield.
Fleshy root crops are Southern Garden fa- vorites and this delicious vegetable of cab- bage-like flavor is another grand one to vary the selection from our gardens. Mild, delicate and delicious. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c,
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(210) Big Boston Lettuce—Greatest Header of All
221 GENUINE KENTUCKY BIBB LETTUCE
65 days. A very distinct variety of lettuce that has long been the favorite for salads in Kentucky where it originated. It possesses a crispness and flavor all its own and once grown you'll never again be without it. The heads are very small, somewhat loose in form, with outer leaves a deep, glossy green, rich in vitamins, while the interior blanches to a rich yellowish green, tender and delicious. Bibb lettuce grows the same as other varieties except that plants are set only 6 inches apart, because of their small size. Start seed early to transplant very early in spring to head before real hot weather. Can also be planted in late August, in most sections, for a fall crop. Supply limited. Pkt., 15c.
210 BIG BOSTON — BEST BUTTERHEAD
BUTTER HEAD TYPE—75 days. Ours is excellence in this vari- ety. The heads are so firm and solid that almost every head has to be cut open before the seed stalks can grow. It is a stand- ard market garden and shipping variety, being grown almost exclusively in many sections for shipment and for market. Large, round, firm heading variety, and makes a good appearance in market. Leaves smooth, glossy, wavy and tinged bronze at edges. They fold tightly and form a creamy yellow heart. Our seed of Big Boston is the surest and hardest heading stock. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. '% Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10. Postpaid.
224 CELTUCE, THE NEW NOVELTY
A very distinct lettuce having a very heavy thick and succulent stem or stalk which can be boiled or creamed for a delicious dish. Large packets, 25c.
(208) Hastings’ Chicken Lettuce—Largest Growth of All
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(212) Hastings’ New Imperial 847—Stands Warm Weather.
212 IMPERIAL 847 BEATS THE HEAT
A most satisfactory new strain of lettuce developed to with- stand warmer weather than ordinary strains. It is resistant to brown blight, has a hard head of fine quality and matures relatively early, insuring favorable market attention. The best new lettuce for southern planting—for home garden or market, Black seed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 1% Lb., 90c. Postpaid. Sup- ply very limited.
YOUR VICTORY GARDEN
Even though your garden may be small do not think for a moment that it can not be a source of food production well worth while and in thorough keeping with the war effort. “Food will win the war, and write the Peace.’’ Every pound of food you grow in your garden and serve on your table releases a pound to someone who cannot produce his own—in our armed forces or in our war industries. Every pound of food you produce and serve releases a tin can needed so badly for other uses. Every pound of food that comes from your garden to your table releases that unit of shipping space in a freight car or truck already so overburdened with critical war materials. Ard this does not include the definite saving to you in your budget nor the EXTRA deliciousness and EXTRA vitamin freshness obtained from servings made within minutes from the time you pick them in your garden. Of course, you have other war work but your Victory Garden is just as important a helping win the war and will have a part in writing a just eace.
222 Improved Hanson—Crisp Leaf
CRISP LEAF TYPE — 80 days. Large, compact head; outer leaves bright green, broad, somewhat crumpled and frilled at edges. Inner leaves white, crisp, thin and sweet. Fine garden lettuce, very closely resembling Iceberg and equally desirable. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c. Postpaid. Short supply.
208 CHICKEN LETTUCE FOR GREENS
For Poultry, Rabbits and Greens for Live Stock.
LOOSE LEAF BUTTER TYPE—See the picture of this me- dium green, curly leaf, cutting lettuce. It is called ‘‘White Early for Picking’’ in Europe, where it originated. It pro- duces the largest mass of leaves of any known variety; is non- heading, has a spreading habit, and is the largest plant of let- tuce in cultivation at maturity. Cut-and-come-again type for regular cutting of valuable greens—the more you cut the more it grows. Eating quality is lacking. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. V4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.60. Postpaid.
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THERE ARE MORE VITAMINS IN FRESH LETTUCE
Green Lettuce contains Vitamins A and BL and other health-giving elements and is about the easiest grown garden vegetable. hie am everyday vegetable to put on the table.
CULTURE—Sow in rich, well prepared soil, as soon as cold winter is past, or start in beds or frames for transplanting in early spring 6 to 12 in. apart, in rows 15 to 18 in. apart. Cover seed 1% in. in beds or out- doors. Seed germinates quickly and growth
211 HASTINGS’ NEW DRUMHEAD LETTUCE
CRISP LEAF TYPE—75 days. No vari- ety has had a steadier sale. Good for home gardens and ideal for market. Our newest superb strain stands heat better, adapted to mid-season heading; is earlier, with fewer outer leaves, lighter green and more attractive than any other strain. It is always large, with outer leaves a clear, light green color; inside of head almost pure white. Leaves are large, extra crisp, tender and entirely free from bitter taste. The most popular lettuce grown in Amer- ica. Generally sold as Iceburg on the market. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. '/4 Lb., 90c.
216 GENUINE ICEBERG
is best in cool weather. Good heads depend on good seed, keeping a steady growth with fertilization, moisture and _ cultivation. Light feeding, as with nitrate of soda, after plants have some size, is beneficial. Plants } must be kept growing steadily it you want them to head. Loose-leaf types may be thinned and used as they become crowded. Oz. plants 200 ft. row; use S Lbs. per acre or 1 Lb. for transplanting. Days given are average from seed to market size.
CRISP LEAF TYPE—82 days. Genuine lceberg—For forcing, home gardens and truckers serving local markets. Beautiful as well as finest eating Lettuce, quite dif- ferent from the big shipping variety, Hastings’ Drumhead, which is usually called Iceberg in the stores. Genuine Ice- berg is exceedingly crisp and tender, growing a long time before running to seed. Known as the crisp-leaved hard- header. Splendid for open ground plant- ing or forcing. This is a large, full-sea- son favorite with crisp and wavy, fringed, light green leaves, bronzy tinged at edges. Outer leaves are crinkled and grow closely up around the head. Heads are compact, crumpled, very sweet, tightly folding to blanch inside a beautiful white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. '%4 Lb., 90c. Postpaid. Supply
Postpaid. Supply very limited. very limited.
215 New Imperial 44 Lettuce
80 days. Crisp leaf type. One of the newest and finest strains of the iceburg or crisp types of lettuce and particularly well suited to the heat of our Southern climate. Imperial 44 is a dependable header for markets and is a superb new home garden variety that Wwe recommend to you without reservation. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. V4 Lb., 90c. Supply very limited.
209 Mignonette—the Baby Lettuce
CRISP LEAF TYPE—65 days. A delightful first early, delicious, curled or crisp, small heading lettuce especially adapted to out- door winter crop growing in the lower South and for cold-frame culture farther North. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c. '/4 Lb., $1.00.
217 WHITE PARIS COS LETTUCE
Romaine, the Celery Lettuce, so-called because of its erect growth. Best in cool weather, thinned to 8 in. apart in rows. Outside leaves dark green, inside much lighter and blanch to white with slight greenish tint. leaves, succulent and sweet, with delicate flavor. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
Crisp, tender, self-folding Packet, 10c. Oz., 25c.
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219 Prize Head—Loose Leaf Lettuce
LOOSE LEAF TYPE—Very early, fast growing, medium large plant with broad, crumpled and frilled leaves. Very crisp, sweet and tender. Outside leaves tinged red, inside leaves green. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 1% Lb., 60c. Postpaid.
223 Black Seeded Simpson
LOOSE LEAF TYPE—Early, widely grown and popular early vari- ety. Large, handsome, compact plant with wide, frilled light green leaves of splendid quality and crisp texture. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. V4 Lb., 60c. Postpaid.
214 Grand Rapids
LOOSE LEAF TYPE—Best of all for forcing. Quick growing, hardy, upright, making a loose cluster of large savoyed or crimped leaves. Very attractive for garnishing and leaves hold up after cutting. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. !4 Lb., 50c.
213 Great Lakes—Resists Heat
A.A.S. Top winner for 1944 All America, this rich green, firm heading, iceburg type lettuce is ideally suited to our Southern conditions. We recommend it highly, but you must order early as there is only a little seed available. Packets, 25c.
Hastings’ Iceberg—Most Popular Garden Lettuce
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237 HASTINGS" NEWEST STRAIN IMPROVED ROCKY FORD ©
85 days. Size 54%x5in. Wt. 2% Lbs. A popular early vari- <a ety of Cantaloupe adapted to the entire South for market and ‘ home use. Our type of Improved Rockyford is the finest gold lined, green fleshed strain and if you are growing for home use or nearby markets you will find this especially sat- isfactory. For the shipper where standard size and heaviest netting are ail important we do not recommend this variety as highly as others listed on the preceding page. However, it is strictly a cantaloupe, with thick, solid flesh and trian- gular seed cavity. Our Rockyford is a very slightly ribbed, well netted, good size, has thick green flesh of delicious flavor. Our seed is from crops grown exclusively for seed purposes and is not the seed from the tail end of Southern and Colorado shipping crops such as is commonly sold. Buy seeds you know are good. The personal inspection work given our crops every year assures your getting seeds from select melons and the latest improved strains. You can de- 4 pend on Hastings’ Seeds to produce the finest and most uniform crops your soil and season allows. Genuine Rockyford grown Cantaloupe, finest strain. Pkt,. 10c. Oz., 20c. '%4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
233 Banana Canicloupe
Entirely distinct, melons growing from 12 to 24 inches long, 3 to 5 inches in diameter. The thick, rich flesh is orange in color with delicious eating qualities, some- what of a banana-like flavor. Stands sun without burn or scald. Packet, 10c. Oz., 25c.
244 Honey Dew Melon
A fully ripe Honey Dew leaves nothing to be desired in a sweet spicy flavor. Melons are round, weighing 6 to 8 pounds. Skin smooth and white, flesh of light green color and very thick. Can be kept for weeks after picking if kept in a well-aired place. One of our friends said, “It has the sweetness of honey and the freshness of the morning dew.’’ Packet, 10c. Oz., 25c. '4 Lb., 75c. Postpaid. Supply short.
CHEAP SEED IS EXPENSIVE
No grower, large or small—home gardener or not—can possibly afford to plant cheap seed. Poor stands, inferior size, and ques- tionable quality are apparent only after the large costs of production—fertilizer and labor—have been spent, long after the seed cost has been forgotten. ; . bes Be sure! Be safe! Plant Hastings’ tested (237) Hastings’ Rockyford Cantaloupe—Our Finest Improved Strain and acclimated strains to grow the very 4
best the soil, the season and your labor can 2
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Gold Medal, All-America Selections, 1933
90 days. Size 6x5% in. Weight 4 Lbs. Also called Sugar Rock. About midway between Honey Ball and Eden Gem. Very prolific, with } heavier, coarser netting than Honey Ball. It is almost round, of over | | |
medium size, richest salmon flesh of fine quality, slatey gray-green skin and its great virtue is ripening uniformly. It is sweeter than Rocky Ford Cantaloupes but without the honey sweetness of Honey Dew. Outstanding for home use and its extreme earliness and uniform ma- turity make it a market variety, standing 2 to 3 days’ shipping. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
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| Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1935. i
This outstanding new variety is a developed cross from Honey Ball and Hale’s Best. It is of Rocky Ford size, a yellow netted fruit with rich orange flesh of delicious flavor and excellent texture. For the home and
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market gardener this allows storage or leaving on the vines until ready for use. With Imperial, people may now taste a real vine-ripened melon, whether it has been stored or shipped. This is a distinct and unique melon. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c.. '74 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
242 NIXON, REAL GEORGIA MUSKMELON
100 days. Size 9x10 in. Weight 8 Lbs. A real Georgia muskmelon with a great reputation in Georgia, where it has been known locally for many years. It is large to extra-large and with a delicious flavor. Single speci- mens weighing 12 to 15 pounds are nothing unusual. The center cavity is large and round. In flavor and quality it is a superb variety and it is sun and insect-resistant to a marked degree. For home use and nearby mar- ~ z kets for medium late maturity. Nixon has an unusually fine flavor, is ex-
<a cellent in quality of flesh and exceedingly tender. It will be very popular on (242) Nixon—The Old Time Big Georgia Muskmelon your table. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. V4Lb., 75c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
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Cantaloupes Contain Vitamins A and B1. Supreme garden satisfaction comes with ripe sweet melons pulled fresh from the vines. CULTURE—Plant after soil is warm in spring, in hills at least 4 ft. apart each way. Drop 8 or 9 seeds to each hill and thin out to 3 or 4 strong plants. Cover 1 in. in loamy soil and cultivate as for Cucumbers.
238 HALE’S BEST STR. 36
80 days. Size 615x5. Weight 214 Lbs. This is our best selected improved strain. Exceptional extra early variety, originat- ing in California's famous Imperial Val- ley. It is also of the general Rocky Ford type, of remarkable flavor, distinctly sweet and firm fleshed. The rich salmon flesh is very thick, leaving only a very small triangular seed cavity. Fruits are oval shaped with heavy netting and ribs hardly apparent. Hale’s Best is a superb shipper, commands a good price and is of greatest value as an early shipping melon. Plant some also for earliest home use. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
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243 Hastings’ Salmon-Flesh Eden Gem
Also known as Hastings’ Pink Meat. 85 days. Size 6x5™% in. Weight 214 Lbs. Our Salmon-Flesh Eden Gem is the same hardy, rust-resisting, prolific, finely netted fruit as the Eden Gem and with so-called pink meat—the grand pink meated melon for home use, market and shipping. Flesh is very thick with extremely small seed cavity, fine grained, juicy and sweet. This is just as fine a Cantaloupe as Hastings’ Eden Gem. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. V4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
236 HASTINGS’ IMPROVED PERFECTO
Silver Medal, All-America Selections. .
88 days. Size 6x5%4, in. Weight 2% Lbs. A selection
out of the popular Edward’s Perfecto for uniformity
and other qualities. Good, uniform netting, unnotice- able slight ribs, almost round, seed cavity triangular, with thick, sweet, spicy flesh. It has so-called pink meat, of delicious eating quality and desirable for home gardens, marketing and shipping. It is a new type of Rocky Ford, showing a trace of Burrell Gem but far surpasses that variety. It is sure to super- sede most of the older shipping varieties, now that we have this type selected to the uniform, round, heavy, typically Can- taloupe requirements. It’s perfection and a heavy cropper. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. '4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25. Postpaid.
(236) Hastings’ Improved Perfecto, A. A. S. Silver Medal
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(238) Strain 36 Improved Hale’s Best Cantaloupe—Good For All Purposes
FOR CANTALOUPES IN 1943
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235 Hearts of Gold or Hoodoo
90 days. Size 6x6in. Weight 2 Lbs. Ideal shipper and desirable mid-season melon for home gardens. Medium sized, orange fleshed variety with vigorous, blight resisting and very productive vines. Fruits are nearly round, only slightly ribbed and netting is fine and dense. Flesh is very thick, firm, highly colored, of fine texture and delicious flavor. Rind is thin but firm and carries to distant markets in perfect condition. It is a superior commercial Canta- loupe; its wonderful flavor and insect resisting dense netting mak- ing it equally valuable for home use. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
231 HASTINGS’ Gold Lined EDEN GEM
Our Introduction. 84 days from seed. Size 5x5 inches. Weight 2% Lbs. The illustration below shows the average shape and per- fect netting of our Gold Lined Eden Gem (green fleshed), a real true money-making variety for the shipper and market gardener as well as most satisfactory for home use. Its dense netting helps greatly in resistance to insect attacks. Flesh is very thick and firm and the rust-resisting vines produce enormous crops of very uniform fruits. Practically ribless; seed cavity triangular and very small. This famous green fleshed melon is the most tasty and finest flavored of all Cantaloupes. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
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Highest prices from Uniformity in size coloring, and shape results from planting Hastings’
265 Hastings’ Dixie Queen
90 days, 30-45 Lbs. The New White Seed- ed Cuban Queen. Superb new, round or
blunt oblong, fine flavored gray melon with prominent dark green stripes. It has been the sensation of Southern mar-
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kets since 1932. It has richly colored, sweet, juicy, firm flesh which seems to be all heart because of its very small seeds. Its tough rind allows shipping and it sells on sight. Melon markets are looking for new varieties of merit and that is why
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strain of Dixie Queen.
Hastings’ Dixie Queen is commanding 80 much attention. The white seeds are so small that a pound goes farther than other varieties, Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 14 Lb., 50c, Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
GROW SOME WILT-RESISTANT MELONS IN 1944
y yy (256) Hastings’ New Leesburg Watermelon—Really Wilt-Resistant and Delicious
256 HASTINGS’ LEESBURG — WILT-RESISTANT — For Home Gardens and Market
85 days. 30 Lbs. Our strain of this re- markable new variety has been_ selected over many others as being the best because of its uniformity in size, shape, sweetness, dary green color, and toughness of its thin rind.
We have thoroughly tested Leesburg in several localities for several years before offering it to you, and we are convinced
that it represents a revolution in water- melon growing comparable to the introduc- tion of the first wilt-resistant Tomato not so very many years ago. We have seen it grow and mature perfect melons on land where not a vine of non-resistant varieties survived. We recommend a planting in every Southern garden,
Leesburg is not immune to anthracnose, blight, and other diseases that sometimes attack our fields and the seed should still be treated with Semesan and the vines sprayed with Bordeaux Mixture to set the largest crops of the finest melons which it certainly can do. Try it this year your- self! Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. '%4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
263 HAWKESBURY — ANOTHER WILT-RESISTANT WATERMELON
85 days. 35 pounds. A grand companion to our new Leesburg wilt-resistant melon described on opposite page. Hawkesbury was developed in Australia by their gov- ernmental workers and fills a long needed
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place in all wilt-infested areas, enabling melons to be grown on land previously planted to the same crop.
Hawkesbury is a long melon, slightly tapering to either end. The color is light
gray with fine green veining. Flesh is bright deep watermelon color and of good quality for home and market. Seed are brownish black. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. VY Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
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Watermelons contain Vitamins A and B1
Acre Melon Collection 5 QUARTER POUNDS, $1.75 POSTPAID
For $1.75 we will send you, postpaid, V4 pound each of the new Leesburg, Tom Watson, Dixie Queen, Hastings’
Super-Red Heart Stone Mountain Wa- termelons and Hales Best Cantaloupe. You couldn’t get a finer assortment if
you tried. Send us $1.75 for this col-
lection and have the best acre of melons
in your section of the country. POSTPAID.
Watermelons contain Vitamins A and B1
264 SUPER-RED HEART
STONE MOUNTAIN
Over 30,000 packages scold in 1943! Our newest, finest strain of the greatest home garden and market watermelon ever introduced!
This new super-red heart strain of our genuine Stone Mountain represents the cul- mination of a twelve-year breeding pro- gram carried on at our 1,500-acre seed farm here near Atlanta and is just about
WATERMELON CULTURE
Plant in fresh or new ground after soil is thoroughly warm in spring. Make hills preferably 8 ft. apart in 10-ft. rows. 3-400 pounds of good commercial guano is recom- mended. Drop about 8 seeds in each hill, and thin out to 3 or 4 strong plants after rough leaves have formed. Cover seeds 1 inch in loamy soil and cultivate often until vines prevent; then pull out weeds and grass. Spray vines regularly with Bordeaux Mixture. Treat seed with Semesan for pro- tection from soil borne disease except wilt which, may be controlled by using our Leesburg or Hawkesbury wilt-resistant melons. Plant all melons early in season to allow complete ripening necessary for the largest size, best flavor and color.
THE FINEST QUALITY MELON IN EXISTENCE
TE aetna! New Red Heart Super Stone Mountain—Best in the World
perfection in so far as melons grow.
An old experienced inspector could hardly believe his eyes when looking over our seed crop and saw the perfect uniformity of the rich, full red, sweet, juicy hearts in melon after melon cut.
Let us say that it is absolutely necessary to provide a good loamy, well drained soil and that the crop be planted early in the proper season for best results. This pro- vides the full developing season necessary for complete ripening in the heart and fully to the rind of this very capable strain.
264 HASTINGS’ SUPER -RED HEART STONE MOUNTAIN
Watermelons contain Vitamins A and B1
5-Oz. Collection for 60c 5 FULL OUNCES FOR 60 CENTS
Enough watermelon seed to plant about One-fourth acre patch, enough for the average family. One full ounce of each of Tom Watson, Dixie Queen, the new Wilt-Resistant Leesburg, our Super-Red Heart Stone Mountain and also the superb Hales Best Cantaloupe. A real home garden bargain for 60c the amount often paid for just one nice melon on the market.
POSTPAID. Watermelons contain Vitamins A and B1
We have provided another superb lot of this new Red Heart Super Strain Stone mountain, but necessarily limited this year. May we suggest that you be the first to grow it in your neighborhood and that you order early to avoid disappointment!
PRICES: New Super Strain only offered this year. Sealed packages only. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 25c. 1% Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.95. Postpaid.
Melons sold at prices up to $2.50 each and worth it! Don’t miss it in 1944. Supply limited.
260 IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET—-ALSO CALLED WONDERMELON
86 days. 30-40 Lbs. This fine new Water- melon has been very popularly received. For a long time the old variety, Kleckley Sweet, has been the standard home garden melon of the South and is popular all over the country. It is not as good as it once was but at its best it could not compare with this fine new variety which we called
Improved Kleckley Sweet. This new mel- on is regular in shape, larger, sweeter, of better quality and better in every way than the old Kleckley. It is large, heavy, oblong, an even dark green skin, rather thin rind, rich bright scarlet flesh and an all-round fine melon for home and nearby market use. There can hardly be a typi- cal farm home in the entire South nor
even a good sized town garden without at least a few hills of good, sweet home- grown melons to serve crispy cold on hot summer days. This cooling dark green melon with its frosty red heart, and it has a large and generous heart, surely is a delicious refreshment. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 4Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
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IMPROVED STRAINS OF OLD FAVORITE WATERMELONS ~ TO GROW FOR BIGGER PROFITS
TOM WATSON CAME BACK! — $1.00 APIECE PAID IN 1943.
258 Tom Watson With the Juicy Red Hearts — Hastings’ Improved Strain
258 TOM WATSCN WATERMELON — HASTINGS’ GENUINE CUT RED STRAIN
The Real Red Meated Tom Watson, the only kind to plant. 90-95 days. 30-40 Lbs. The Watson has rightfully been the most largely planted melon in the South for Ship- ping purposes and with our new cut red strain will continue as a popular and prof- itable sort to plant. It’s a splendid melon
255 HALBERT HONEY — FAMOUS SWEET
85 days, 30 Lbs. For a long time Kleckley Sweet was the sweetest melon grown, but Halbert Honey is sweeter and without strings in the flesh. No stringy pulp is left even after the largest bite of heart. Its de- licious bright red flesh extends nearly to
for shipping, to sell in nearby markets and for home use. It is an excellent combi- nation all-purpose melon for you to grow. Melons are very large, uniform, of cylin- drical shape and medium in maturity. Deep green skin, with faint veining, tough and elastic rind. The flesh is bright red, firm,
the skin, the rind being very thin and brit- tle. It is more evenly shaped than the old Kleckley Sweet, and the dark green skin makes it very attractive. It is early, pro- lific and grows to rather large size. Halbert Honey is a wonderful eating melon for you
somewhat coarse and of good flavor. Seeds are medium sized, brown with light spots. It is an ideal keeper in shipping and its rich and attractive appearance makes it a top-price seller on the markets all over the country. Packet, 10c. Oz.,15c. '4Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
WATERMELON
to plant and any surplus should be easily sold on local markets. It is a delicious home garden melon, sweetest of all except Stone Mountain and ‘Graystone. Packet, 10c. Oz 15c. 4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Post- paid
253 NEW FLORIDA GIANT or CANNON BALL - Biggest of All
90 days, 40 Lbs.
ever since its introduction, by careful
261 HASTINGS’ GRAYSTONE
The World’s sweetest watermelon.
90 days. 25 Lbs. 1933 All-America Winner. Hastings’ introduction.
and nearby markets. melon to grow and the best to eat. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '/ Lb., 50c.
The favorite of the market shippers because of its remarkable size, dark green color and smooth round shape. The flesh is firm and solid and the quality has improved greatly selection and breeding
Distinct gray green Stone Mountain type and shape with the sweetest of all richest red, fine grained flesh. Most deliciously flavored and perfectly suited for home gardens Rind thin, but relatively tough. Seed small, Lb., $1.50.
Postpaid.
Consistently commands highest market prices and sold in 1943 at prices up to $860.00 per car. the up to date grower. Pkt., 10c.
A real money maker watermelon for Oz., 25c. 17% Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.00.
268 Citron, Green Giant Live Stock Feed Only
WESTERN GROWN SEED.
96 days, 10 Lbs.
cattle. A good go a long way. Postpaid.
Seeds are heavy
melons. Pkt., 10c.
sweet pickles you ever tasted. Citrons are grown regularly in some sections for stock feed. Skin color is alternate dark and light green in broad stripes. smooth and glossy green. plant anywhere near Pinte Nees for citrons cross and ruin water-
Zeenocs
Round, solid white fleshed melon for the finest
Surplus can be fed to hogs and
Remember—Do not
4 Lbs., 30c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.
WATERMELONS FOR PROFITABLE MARKETS
The history of watermelon growing in review will show a series of profits in one year and losses another year.
We want you to grow melons on a profit- able basis every year!
This means the selection of the proper varieties for the markets available. This
means the selection of the best seed, re- gardless of price or misleading offers, because at double the average scale of prices it still is the least cost of making the crop. Good crops only grow in good. well prepared soil and when well ferti- lized and cultivated to maturity.
This means first class melons for market, same always bringing the highest prices! Never offer poor melons to anybody at any price. Such destroys the market for good melons.
Grow good melons and profits will grow with them!
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Fresh Mustard Contains Vitamin A. CULTURE—‘Sow Jan.-May in rows 14-24 Mustard is used chiefly for boiled greens. peaeenu penmanine. plants We eso: eee It is fast growing, as healthful as Spinach. — syccessive plantings for continuous supply. Tops are similar to Turnips in flayor but Mustard runs to seed quickly. Oz. plants more tender stems, and better quality. 200 ft. row; use 4-5 Lbs. per acre.
278 GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED MUSTARD
Ostrich Plume Strain. Our most popular mustard and the finest for heavy production of tender, superbly flavored, deeply curled and frilled leaves for home gardens and market. Slightly pungent, crisp and tender our strain is noted for its fine quality eaten like lettuce or more popularly boiled for greens.
We unreservedly recommend this superb, improved strain for you to plant in your Victory Garden. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '%4 Lb., 50c. Supply limited.
281 (Old Strain) Southern Curled Mustard
We offer this season the old strain liked by many. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50.
215 HASTINGS’ TENDERGREEN SPINACH MUSTARD
Spinach Mustard. A fast growing new type of mustard that is really taking gardens by storm. Tendergreen makes good greens in 3 to 5 weeks, is delicious and free of the reg- ular mustard pungency. We recommend Tendergreen to every Southern gardener for a series of plantings all summer. It’s good! Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. Supply short.
280 Hastings’ Combination Salad
Many of our customers like to have a grand mixture es: of popular Southern greens to plant all together at the
= rag same time and to come early and bear over a long sea- , 2 We son. Hastings’ combination salad is a_ blended mix-
| (278) Giant Southern Curled Mustard ture of Turnips, Mustard, Kale and Rape to give | greens for continued bearing. Oz., 15c. 14 Lb., 40c.
276 FLORIDA BROADLEAF Lb., $1.25. Postpaid. MUSTARD 211 CHINESE MUSTARD
Leaves very broad, succulent, large tender mid- Leaves broad, unfrilled, dark green, rough tex- rib to make superbly delicious greens. Favorite tured. Cooks very mild, tender and free from of all. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 14 Lb., 50c. Supply bitterness. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lhb., 50c. limited. Supply limited.
HASTINGS’ FAMOUS SOUTHERN OKRA
Okra Contains Witamins A and Bi. y CULTURE—Atfter soil is warm, plant in 2% foot up thin plants to a foot apart. Cultivate often. rows, covering seed about one inch. When well Oz. plants 50 ft. row; use 10 Lbs., per acre.
303 New Early White Lightning 306 HASTINGS’ NEW
5 ft. 50 days. 1939 All-America Bronze Medal.
Spineless. A new distinct okra introduction from IMPROVED PERKINS
Hastings’ Seed Farms. Entered in All-America 4 ft. 55 days. This distinct green-podded okra competition it readily won favor of judges all js by far the best variety for market and shipping over the country. 2 and is used by many Southern truckers ex- An extra early smooth and exceptionally long ¢ejusively. We have greatly improved the original white-podded okra bearing 7-10 days ahead of strain. Pods intensely dark green, of unusual White Velvet. Stays tender to much larger size length, 8 to 10 inches when full grown. Hastings’ than other varieties and is free from sharp spines. Super Strain. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. Y% Lb., 25c. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1% Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c. Post- Lb., 80c. Postpaid.
paid. 304 DWARF EARLY OKRA
3 ft., 50 days. The pods are like our Im- proved Perkins Mammoth, thickly set on the plant and begin to form very early. ff Pkt 0csmOz- nl 5c. U/znlebs125C, eb. S0C.
Postpaid. s
305 WHITE VELVET
4 ft., 60 days. Standard throughout the South for home use and local markets; ready to use in 55 to 60 days. We have de- veloped a fine, early, very round, white, smooth-podded strain of medium size. Pkt 0c.) Oz-, 15c: V4, 1eb:,.25c. Leb: 75c: Postpaid.
307 New Clemson Spineless
4 ft. 55 days. 1939 All-America Silver } Medal. Spineless. After many years of | intense breeding Profs. McGinty and An- drews, of Clemson College, have _ suc- ceeded in establishing a very uniform, dark green, spineless strain of the Per- kins type of long pod okra. Winning recognition of vegetable judges all over the country it will take its place as a superior variety easily picked without : discomfort. We are delighted that we can :
offer seed grown from the originator's (306) Perkins Mammoth Okra—
PEP UP WITH MORE MUSTARD GREENS
- stock. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. Postpaid. Hastings’ Super Strain White Lightning Dwarf W. Velvet Perkins Supply very limited. (307) Clemson Spineless Type Buy War Bonds—Buy FRESH Seed—Order DIRECT From Hastings [25]
SAVE MONEY WITH ONIONS FROM YOUR OWN GARDE
BRING HEALTH TO ALL THE FAMILY
Garden Fresh Onions Contain Vitamin B1.
CULTURE—Use fine, rich soil and keep growing steadily. Thin out gradually to stand; final thinning when 6-8 in. tall may be used for green onions. Then dig as tops begin to die. Dig and dry store with tops on until ready to use or market. Oz. plants 200 ft. of row. Use 3 to 5 Lbs. per acre. 100 plants will set 50 feet row.
289 CRYSTAL WAX WHITE BERMUDA—Mildest
Our own introduction, identical to Yellow Bermuda, except crystal white. Superbly mild flavor. Unquestionably one of the most popular of all onions planted and a real treat from your garden either as green onions or matured. Superb! Pkt., 15c. Yo Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. 4 Lb., $2.50. Crop very short. Postpaid.
288 Yellow Bermuda—Sweet, Mild, Delicious
Sweetest, mildest of all onions. Large flat, straw or amber col- ored bulbs maturing in mid-summer from early spring planted seed. Makes very mild green onions. One of most widely planted and delicious onions of our entire list. Recommended without hesitation. Pkt., 15c. "2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. 4 Lb., $2.50. Crop very short. Postpaid.
291 Hastings’ Red Globe
A typical globe onion of great market value, nice appearance, mild flavor, fine quality and a good keeper. Only Pkt., 15c.
292 Hastings’ White Globe
Superb, large, pure waxy white globe shaped onion. Flesh crisp, fine grained and mild. Only Pkt., 15c. Crop very short.
285 Large Red Wethersfield
Easily grown to full maturity from seed and a good keeper into winter. Almost round, of large size and purplish red color. Pun- gent. Packet only 15c. Oz., 60c. 4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
300 Hastings’ Silver Skin
White Portugal. A splendid pickling onion with mild flavor and silvery white skin. It is flat on the bottom and thick towards the top, firm, hard, an excellent keeper. Packet, 15c. Oz., 60c.
298 RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH, VERY MILD
Superior in flavor, mildness, keeping qualities and yield. Large, well shaped, light brown onions, weighs 1 to 3 pounds and un- usually mild. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 60c. 74 Lb., $2.00.
294 YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS
We are fortunate in having a limited supply of this garden favorite so extensively liked and adapted to the middle and upper South. It is medium early in maturity, medium size, globe in shape, firm and rather mild. Flesh is crispy white with pale coppery yellow skin. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c.
297 AUSTRALIAN BROWN—The Long Keeper
The long keeping onion for our warm Southern climate. Round, flattened, firm and solid, pungent flavor and heavy producing onion with amber brown skin. Very popular. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c.
296 HASTINGS’ PRIZETAKER
Light straw colored, large round onion with mild flavored white flesh. A very heavy producer and a genuine Southern favorite. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 60c. 4 Lb., $2.00. Short supply.
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(289) Hastings’ Bermuda Onions—Earliest,
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200 Hardy Onion Plants For 75c Postpaid
Genuine Hastings’ Bermuda Onion Plants, shipped direct to | © you in ready to grow condition—Postpaid to your address. 200 |
Bermuda Plants, 75c. 500 Plants for $1.50. 1,000 or more, $2.50 } per 1,000. No plants C. O. D. No orders for less than 200. | With short supplies we must ship white or yellow plants strictly | at our discretion from stocks available.
(298) Riverside Sweet Spanish Onion, 15c
HASTINGS’ ONION SETS
Largely planted in home gardens for early onions and to pull sreen. Plant sets three inches apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart.
Yellow and White Onion Sets In Short Supply
The supply of onion sets at this time is so very uncertain that we can only accept orders on the basis of shipping either white or yellow, which ever we have available at the time, at our discretion. Order early, please. Pound, 45c. Postpaid.
Genuine Garlic Sets-Strong!
For appetizing and flavoring soups, stews and roasts. In large amounts it has a strong, penetrating flavor and odor. Set the cloves or sections of each bulb, or sets, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart in the row. Take up in fall and store ina cool, dry place until used.
Pure Italian Garlic Sets—Pound, 50c. Postpaid.
Mildest Flavored—Most Attractive Onions in the world
VERY NUTRITIOUS FOR FOOD OR FEED!
Culture PUMPKINS CONTAIN VITAMIN B1.
Plant in hills 8 feet apart each way after weather and Plant about 10 seeds to a well-fertilized
(364) Sweet or Sugar Pumpkin . Favorite for Delicious Pies.
360 Southern Field Pumpkin 118 days, 13 in. across, 10-15 Lbs.
For canning and stock feed. Fruits large, slightly ribbed, dull orange; flattened to round. Deep yellow, coarse flesh of good flavor. Vigorous and prolific. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 4 Lb., 35c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.
Tennessee Sweet Potato
361 105 days, 13x10 in., 12-15 Lbs.
Very popular and earliest variety in the South. Fruits are pear-shaped, often with a slightly crooked neck. The skin is creamy white with faint light green stripes. Flesh is cream colored also, thick, fine grained and of very good quality. Itisa hardy sort, vines are productive and fruits keep well into late spring. The flesh looks like a sweet potato when cooked and has a delicious taste. Try to find place for a few hills this year. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. V4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
SALSIFY—A Worthy Crop
404 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Plant seed in early spring in rich, loamy, deep soil and thin to 3 in. apart. Cultivate cleanly all summer and dig as needed through fall and winter. Has long, white, tapering roots with flavor resembling oys- ters. Fine for home garden or market. Pkt., 15c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
RHUBARB ROOTS
Not recommended for Florida or Coastal sections but does well in Upper South and farther north in moist, rich, heavily fer- tilized partly shaded locations. Set out clumps roots in early spring for large and juicy stalks the following spring. They make the most delicious of all pies.
Due to crop failures we cannot offer Rhu- barb roots in 1944. We hope to have them again next year. Sorry!
HORSERADISH ROOTS
Horseradish can be grown in the South, giving best results in rich, rather moist, partly shaded locations. Set the roots, small end down or flat with tops 2 in. below surface. Cultivate well until leaves cover the ground. Horseradish roots, besides be- ing grated for hot, rich seasoning, may be started in pots or water indoors for orien- tal-looking house plants. Prices: 25 Roots, 95c; 50 Roots, $1.50; 100 Roots, $2.50. Postpaid. No shipments after April 1.
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soil get warm. hill, thinning to 3 plants after well started. till vines begin to run.
and store in dry place. 3-4 Lbs. per acre.
113 days, 8x10 in., 6-8 Lbs.
Standby for general use and particularly desirable for Fruits are round, flattened at ends; skin is hard, somewhat ribbed and deep orange. thick, very sweet, orange-yellow and of very high qual- Heavily productive and you should have it for the most delicious pumpkin pies, as it is so sweet and suited They are most easily grown here in the South and in maturing rather early, we can have custards and pies with the sweet poretonike flavor be-
t., 10c.
pies. smooth,
ity. for this purpose.
fore the sweet potatoes are ready. Y4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
365 improved Striped Cushaw
110 days, 18x10 in., 10-15 Lbs.
Favorite crookneck type of«Pumpkin 28 the South. thin,
creamy white with irregular light green stripes. is thick, creamy yellow and medium coarse grained. It is attractive in appearance and sweet in taste. used for pies and baking but in many sections grown
Fruits are crook-necked, skin is hard,
Cut Pumpkins from vine after the leaves die, leaving 3 to 4 inches of stem attached, Oz. plants about 20 hills; use
364 Sweet or Sugar Pie Pumpkin
Hoe often
Flesh is
'Ozr,) 15C.
smooth, Flesh
It is
primarily for stock feed. May be grown in corn, makes SS a ee
heavier yields and better stock feed than other Cushaws. :
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid. (365) Striped Cushaw, 10c The long keeper
Boys—Raise Exhibit it
the Biggest at 4-H Club,
Pumpkin in County or
State Fair
Your County
Grow Pumpkins for Pies and Baking
Grow Pumpkins for Table and Stock
(363) Hastings’ Big Jumbo Pumpkin, King of the Mammoth Pumpkins, 10c
363 BIG JUMBO—Hastings’ King of the Harvest
120 days, 20-24 in. across, 60-90 Lbs.
Under good cultivation it’s a monster.
Val-
uable for exhibition purposes, big Halloween faces, stock feeding and fair for
baking and pies. yellow and orange. shape: Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c.
Quality is good, V4 Lb., 50.
considering its size. Salmon-orange flesh is coarse grained.
Fruits globular, skin Rather variable in
Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
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HASTINGS’ DELICIOUS ENG
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Plant English Peas in Winter
For Heaviest Production
Fresh Peas Contain Vitamin A and B1.
The extra early, round seeded varieties, can be planted very early as it takes a hard freeze to kill them. Other varieties have wrinkled seed and these must not be planted until the ground begins to warm up. All Peas may be planted in Florida and along the Gulf Coast through the winter. In the Central South, plant round Peas from January to about March 15th and the wrinkled varieties from February to April. Make sowings every 10 days to keep a succession of Peas through the season. Tall varieties, as Telephone, Marrowfat and Champion of England, need brushing or staking. Others may be planted in double rows, 6 inches apart, with 2 feet between the double rows. This allows running together in double rows and usually gives suf- ficient support. Keep working the soil up around the stems and all varieties will bear much longer. Cover seed in rows 2 to 3 inches deep. 56 Lbs., wrinkled, 60 Lbs. smooth peas make a bushel. 2 Lbs. plants 100 ft. double row; use 90 to 150 Lbs. per acre.
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315 Extra Early Surprise 53 days, 2 ft., 2/2 in. pods, wrinkled seed. Earliest wrinkled pea.
licious eating quality and uniform matur- ity make this a big favorite for home,
Zed, round, light green peds with 6 medium Our long podded pure-line strain / of Surprise is outstanding and the best one
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316 Hastings’ John L. Extra Early Earliest of All—Hardiest English Pea
50 days, 2 ft. tall, 2'% in. pods.
Round seed. Earliest for home use, market or shipment. No Pea equals it for earliness and productiveness in the extra early class. John L. is a standard with Southern gardeners. Plant these this winter or spring and have tender, delicious peas on your table and to sell at fancy prices. That's good gardening. MHardiest, round seeded for earliest planting and quickest to develop pods anyway. Don’t forget that vegetables of all kinds become very scarce and high in price in late winter and early spring. Then is the time to have some of these vitamin filled beauties garden
fresh to your table. Start them early for best profits. 4 Lb Packet, 15c. Y% Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 [Lbs., 80c; 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.
317 Alaska (Hardy and Extra Early)
52 days, 2 ft. tall, 2/2 in. pods, round seed.
Best quality, heaviest bearing round-seeded extra early. A splen- did shipper, canner and garden pea. Foliage and pods light green; pods round, stright and square ended. Containing six peas. Seeds of bluish shade, well rounded out; fresh peas are about equal to wrinkled peas in quality. Alaska has a grand reputation in the South, may be planted very early to be ready early and long bearing before hot weather. This is a distinct advantage and a money saver for your family food budget at a time when fresh vegetables are sky high in price. !4 Lb. Pkt., 15c. Yo Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.
Early Wrinkled Peas for Your Garden
324 Genuine Laxtonian
54 days, 2 ft. 4 in. pods, wrinkled seed.
Handsome early Pea, easy leader of large podded dwarf varieties. Very large, dark green, pointed pods, with large peas of fine quality. Peas are light green, flattened and of exceptional flavor. Gardeners want a pea which doesn’t need staking but which is prolific and with a definite sweet taste. Laxtonian is this type of pea. Dark green vines, vigorous and very productive.
Heavy bearing, de-
shipping. Blunt end-
4 for youto plant. Our strain of this variety V4 Lb. Pkt., 15c. Yo Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. excels in tenderness of skin and sweetness 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. of flavor. It’s a first quality canning sort Postpaid. as well as the most desirable variety. 1
V4 Lb., 15c. Yo Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. Post- pede ar pi a ae bh er | (317) Alaska Hardy Extra Early Pea paid. Supply limited.
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Sweetest English Peas Grow Best in Eartiest Spring Gardens
323 THOMAS LAXTON—DELICIOUS
THE GREAT DEPENDABLE SOUTHERN FAVORITE
55 days to picking, 2! ft. tall, 314 in. pods, wrinkled seed. Considered the finest pea in cultivation. Early heavy bearer for professional growers as well as home gardeners. Straight, blunt, well filled pods of 7 greenish cream peas. Very popular
Flavor is pleasing and
with Florida and Guif Coast growers. early and heavy
peas retain their tenderness. Handsome,
bearer of medium size peas. It is a dandy home garden va- riety. »¥4 Eb: 5c) Yar bi, 25c. Eb:, '45c.- 2 ‘Ebs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs. , $3.00. Postpaid.
320 TETON—New Wilt Resistant
Award of Merit, 1937, All-America vegetable selections. 65 days to picking. 3 ft. tall. 334 in. pods, wrinkled Seed. One of the very finest of all English or Garden Peas and superbly adapted to our Southern soils and climatic conditions. It bears heavily and is suited to home gardens, local markets, and also for distance shipping. Teton is really an all-purpose, highest quality pea.
Recommended to take the place of Thomas Laxton, one of its
arents. Pods larger, darker green, better filled than homas Laxton. 100% resistant to Fusarium wilt. Try it. VAS Eb., oc.) Eb.) 25c. b:, 45c. 2)Ebs:, 80c. 5 Ebs., $1.65.
10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.
331 Premium Gem—tThe Early Bearer
56 days, 15 in., 2! in. pods, wrinkled seed. Standard dwatt early Pea of fine quality, especially for home gar-
dens. 5 to 7 medium size peas in Plump; straight, blunt ended pods. Wilt-resistant and productive. '4 Lb., 15c. Ye Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
326 Sugar or Salad Pea—Eat Pods and All
62 days, 2 ft., 3 in. pods, round seed. Distinct variety with edible pods, cooked and eaten like snap beans when young. Very tender, stringless and rich flavored. Wilt- resistant, small seeded and a great favorite. 4 Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
319 LAXTON’S PROGRESS, Dark Podded
62 days, 1! ft. 4! in. pods, wrinkled seed.
Largest pods of handsome deep green color. Ideal market pacety of the Laxtonian group. Superb for home gardens as well. 4 Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs. JR SH 00. Postpaid.
327 kled seed.
market gardeners.
strong and heavy. and pointed,
Vom DeacoC.al- Dry 5 Lbs., $1.65.
76 days, 4! ft., Richest, dens. 7 large peas.
Yo Lb., 25c. $1.65.
double rows.
V4 Lb., Postpaid.
321 Big
82 days, 5 ft.,
(329) Hastings’ Genuine Heavy Bliss Everbearing
MAIN CROP — HEAVY BEARERS
Hastings’ Imp. Telephone
72 days, 4-5 ft., 4% in. pods, wrin- Profitable to home and It must be supported; immensely productive, bearing 25 to 30 ex- tra large pods to each vine. cellent sugary flavor. Vines and foliage containing 8 Resistant to Fusarium wilt. 45c. 2eal=bs7sOCs 10 Lbs., $3.00.
332 Champion of England 15c.
3 in. pods, wrinkled seed. best flavored late, for home gar- Plump, straight, blunt pods contain Vines are heavy and vigorous. Well-known favorite variety. Lb., 45c. 10 Lbs., $3.00.
328 Hastings’ Home Delight
64 days to picking, 2 ft. tall, 34 in. pods. Strong, vigorous grower with Stiff, stocky growth so it stands without brushing in The sweetness, and heavy - bearing give
15c. Yo Lb., 25c, Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
White Marrowfat
3 in. pods, round seed.
329 NEW BLISS HEAVY EVERBEARING
70 days to picking, 3 ft. tall, 3 in. pods, wrinkled seed.
The greatest favorite among our customers for home gardens and nearby markets. Pods contain 4 to 6 wrinkled peas, of very fine table quality and rich marrowy flavor. Size of peas very large, frequently % in. across, when mature are light green, flat and wrinkled. Vines branching, forming as many as ten stalks to a single root, standing in double rows without support. This variety is noted for its continuance of bearing. Even after repeated picking the vines continue to develop blossoms which mature fine peas. Vines are resistant to Fusarium wilt and it is a most satisfactory home and market garden standby. Most popular variety on our whole list. 14 Lb. Packet, 15c. Vo Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.
Table Peas for Dinner
FIELD PEAS FOR GREAT EATING
333 Dixie Sugar Crowder
Heaviest bearer of long pods, crowded with
It has that ex-
Pods straight, broad ‘ large peas. large, plump, creamy brown, mildly fla- 4 Lb., 15c. vored, delicious peas that may be eaten
green or mature. Finest of all Crowders. Many prefer these to English peas. 1/44 Lb., Lb., 40c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
Postpaid.
340 Large Black Eye Peas
V4 Lb., 15c. The standard heavy bearing table cow- 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., pea for Southern planting. Grow your own Postpaid. for summer use green and winter use dry.
You'll buy them if you don’t. 14 Lb., 15c. ED ESOC mmtc ea DS. fmOUCHT DME L= DSi id | soos 10 Lbs., $2.00. Postpaid.
tenderness satisfaction.
339 Early Ramshorn Wilt Resistant Black Eye Pea
New early maturing, heavy bearing strict-
Strong growing variety for dry peas. Wilt- ly wilt resistant black eye ramshorn. se ga ieee ne Se eee an Heaviest yields of dry peas for immediate < shelling dry only. 4 Lb., 15c. 2 Lb., 25c. Use or storage. '%4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c. ; = Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid. Supply 2 Lbs., 70c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.50. (327) Improved Tall Telephone limited. Postpaid.
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Green Peppers Contain Vitamins A and B1.
CS It Pepper seed does not germinate freely ina UITUTE temperature of less than 65 degrees, hence should be started in hot beds, in protected boxes or else planting deferred until the ground gets well warmed up in the spring. When plants are 3 or 4 in. tall and danger of frost is past, they may be set in the open ground in rows 2-3 feet apart, 18-24 in. apart in the row. A top dressing of complete fertilizer when 6 or 8 in. tall is beneficial. As plants begin to produce fruit draw the earth up around stems as a partial support.
Sweet Peppers can also be sown in July and August in Florida for the fall shipping crop, many finding this more profitable than spring shipping ¢rops. Plant hot peppers as far away from sweet peppers as possible. They cross easily and sweet peppers will be rather hot if planted too close. In spring planting, 1 ounce af Pepper seed will usually make about 1,000 good strong plants. '% Oz. plants 200 ft. row; use !/% Lb. or more for plants per acre.
356 Large Beil or Bull Nose
66 days from plants; size 3x234 in.
The old standard variety for home use. Mildly pun- gent, sweet flavor, our earliest bell type Pepper and a heavy producer of fruits. Fruits are blunt shaped, bull nosed, deep green when young and bright crim- son when mature. Packet, 10c. V2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. Y4 Lb., $1.50. :
353 IMPROVED KING
r\\ Special Mention, 1935 All-America.
68 days from plants; size 5!4x3!/ in. Fine elongated Ruby King type of early, pedigreed stock. Bred for size and uni- formity. Fruits are broader at base, longer, 3-lobed and smooth. Color is dark green, turning to bright deep red at maturity. Flesh is thick, sweet and mild. Plants are held erect and are productive. Its uniform size, color and shape make it particularly desirable for market garden- ers for the early markets. Much better than Ruby King. Packet, 10c. '/ Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 4 Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
351 HASTINGS’ MIXED SWEET AND HOT PEPPERS
A packet of mixed peppers gives you a great variety of both sweet and hot kinds in your garden. If you like, you can separate the sweet and hot plants when they are large enough to transplant. The hot varieties have smaller, narrower leaves than the sweet kinds.
We sell thousands of packets of this mixture, so it must be a popular item in many gar-
(353) Improved King Pepper Postpaid.
dens. Also, it gives all sizes and shapes, ‘ } foie early, medium and late varieties, in one 358) Hastings’ Perfection Pimiento ten-cent package. Pkt., 10c. 3 Pkts, 25c. The Canning Favorite
HASTINGS’ VITAMIN RICH PARSLEY
Fresh Parsley contains huge amounts of Vitamin A. : CULTURE—Parsley succeeds best in a rich loamy soil provided with plenty moisture as it takes 3 to 4 weeks to sprout. Soak seed over night before planting and drill lightly in rows 2 feet apart, thinning to 4 to 6 inches. 1 Oz. plants 200 ft. Use 3-4 Lbs. per acre.
308 TRIPLE MOSS CURLED PARSLEY
Compact growth, leaves of darkest green and most heavily curled of all strains. Without doubt the best for attractive garnishing. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. !4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
310 Plain Leaved Parsley
Grown almost entirely for seasoning. A very heavy producer of dark green leaves and quite hardy. Pkt., 10c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
311 HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIP
lanted in rich, deep, loamy soil this variety makes a very large, smooth, white and tender root that cooks up for an enjoyable addi- tion to any meal. A heavy producer. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. V4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.50. Postpaid.
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PEPPERS ARE VERY RICH IN VITAMINS
(308) Hastings’ Triple Moss Curled Parsley,
352 RUBY KING PEPPER
67 days from plants; size 4 to 5x2 in. A leading variety of sweet pepper for home and market. Vigorous grower with large, Sweet, mild fruits. Fruits deep green when young, turning bright red. Mild, thick flesh, fine for mangoes or stuffed peppers. 3 Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 14 Lb., $1.75. . Postpaid.
358 Hastings’ Pimiento 4 PERFECTION STRAIN, THICK MEAT Sweetest Flavored of All
70 days from plants; size 3'/x2l/ in.
It is absolutely free from the pungency of flavor distasteful to so many. Can be eaten raw like an apple, can be stuffed with meat and baked; can be used as a salad or canned for winter use. Very thick, firm flesh which permits being scalded and peeled. The shape and regularity of size of this im- proved strain is wonderful. Perfection Pi- miento is a grand home garden sort and : several thousand acres are commercially grown in Georgia alone for canning this at- te tractive pepper. Mildest Pepper. Pkt., 10c. d Oz., 35c. 1/4 Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.
REAL HOT PEPPER
345 Long Cayenne—Hot |
HOT. 63 days from plants; size 4x'% in.
Our Long Cayenne is a burning hot pepper. | Larger than Red Chili but just as hot and pungent. Cayenne is a long red pepper | and this is the true type. Plant some of these for dried peppers during the winter.
Packet, 10c. > Oz., 25c. Oz.,40c. 14 Lb., $1.25. a |
347 Anaheim Chili—Warm
WARM. 77 days from plants; size 6!/2x1 in. Mildly pungent. Long, highly desirable Pepper. Not too hot but pungent enough to add pepper flavor to any salad. Excellent for table use and canning. Largest pungent variety. Packet, 10c. '% Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. 4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
354 RED CHILI—Red Hot
HOT. 80 days from plants; size 2x'/% in. A well known very hot, pungent variety. Fine dried for winter use. If you want very hot, pungent peppers for flavoring, Red Chili is fine. It is small and very bright red and exceedingly prolific. If you want the hottest peppers and plenty of them, plant Red Chili. This is the best hot pepper we can possibly offer and it will please you. Packet, 10c. Yo Oz., 25c. Oz., 40c. '%4 Lb., $1.25.
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SELECTED SOUTHERN STRAINS 359 RUBY GIANT
73 days from plants; size 5x3!/ in.
Cross between Ruby King and Chinese Giant, having the good qualities of both. It is attractive, grows to large size, is excep- tionally mild, and when ripe is bright scar- let color. Flesh exceedingly thick, sweet, and so mild that it can be eaten raw. The plant is vigorous and erect, prolific and fine, large sweet pepper for stuffing. It is splen- did for home gardens and a quick basket filler for the market gardener. Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 14 Lb., $1.75.
(357) Royal King—Best Garden Pepper
357 HASTINGS’ SPECIAL ROYAL KING PEPPER
SUPERB FOR HOME OR MARKET. 73 days from plants; size 414x334 in.
Our own introduction. While a superb sweet Pepper for home and market use, we want to especially call the attention of the trucker or shipper to its regularity of size and shape, making it a variety for good packing and fine appearance on the mar- kets. This will assure you a top price seller at all times.
It is very prolific, bright and glossy, of
(346) California Wonder Pepper
346 HASTINGS’ SUPERB CALIFORNIA WONDER
73 days from plants; size 4//2x4 in.
The greatest Pepper ever introduced. Nearly as large and earlier than true Chinese Giant, now almost extinct. Very large, square-shaped, 3-4 lobed, very mild, sweet, the thickest flesh and heav- iest fruits of all Peppers. It packs well,
ships well, holds up well; is exception- ally prolific and a true money maker for the grower. It sits upright, is ideal to stuff and bake or to serve whole, filled with salad. Plants are of stocky, strong, erect growth. Fruits are uniformly reg- ular in size and shape and well filled out. Our picture is of a green, first set fruit in a seed crop on Hastings’ Plantation, of course reduced in size. It changes to a brilliant light crimson color at ma- turity. Pkt., 10c. '/% Oz., 35c. O2z., 60c. 4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.
(349) Long Cayenne—Very Hot (p. 30)
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“meat and bake it, or fill it with salads. Its
large size (the illustration above shows the fine natural shape and type), the flesh is mild and thick and the lobes well filled out. It runs remarkably true to type and uni- formity of size and plants are of strong, stocky, erect growth. It is a native South- ern Pepper, originated right here and made good from the start. Taste it raw, stuff it with meat and bake it and fill it with salads for the table. We believe you will agree that it is a bell-type Pepper you have been looking for. Packet, 10c. '% Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. Yq Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
(358) Ruby Giant Pepper
355 WORLD BEATER
73 days from plants; size 5x3!/ in. Outstanding strain of Hastings’ Royal King 7 type, now extensively grown. Vigorous grow- er, sure-cropper and very prolific. Fruits turn a beautiful scarlet, exceedingly mild; flesh thick and firm and an excellent shipper. Slightly more elongated than Royal King and slightly larger. Taste it raw, stuff it with
attractive appearance assures it on the mar- ket. You can’t go wrong with World Beater. Packet, 10c. '/ Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 174 Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
Be Sure With Hastings
Since 1889 Hastings has been in the business of supplying good seeds, plants and bulbs particularly for Southern Gardens and Farms.
The strains that are best suited to Northern or Western soils and climate are not always best for Southern plant- ing and are of no special interest to us. But those that are suited for our South- ern conditions command our special at- tention at all times and are offered to you on the pages of our catalogs.
(355) World Beater—for Markets
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Globe
26 days, 1-1'%4 in.
ground growth.
(375) Rosy Gem
HESE RADISHES ARE THE EASIEST
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(381) Scarlet Button
315 Rosy Gem-The Home Garden Favorite
’ Also called ‘‘White Tipped Scarlet Ball.’’ A favorite among market gardeners for forcing as well as for open We have seen it ready for market here in At- lanta in 18 days from the time seed was sown. variety for home gardens and almost identical with the Scarlet Button except has white shading at the base of root. globe shaped, with rich, deep scarlet top, shading pure white at
A most desirable Earliest, Packet, 5c.
Oz., 15c. '%4 Lb., 40c.
26 days, 1 in.
very small top. garden radishes.
28 days. 1)4x1l/ in. of Scarlet Button. flavor.
Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
(376) Our Early Long Scarlet
season. Pkt., 5c.
316 HASTINGS’ EARLY LONG SCARLET RADISH
26 days, 5-6 in. long. Most popular of all long radishes in the South for garden use and market. Tops small, roots 6 in. long and tapering to a decided point; color an intense bright scarlet. Flesh is glistening white, crisp and tender and when grown rapidly is free from pungent taste. Most handsome bunching variety for market and the best elongated variety for all pur-
poses. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. '%4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid. Plant _ For
Radishes — Tender-
Early - ness
TRY WINTER RADISHES 386 Black Spanish
WINTER RADISH—56 days. Roots round, 314 in. across, crisp white flesh and black skin, Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. Postpaid.
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bottom. Tender and crisp. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid. 381 Scarlet Button
Round Deep Scarlet
Often called Scarlet Turnip. Round form, deep scarlet skin; mild flavor; crisp and tender; short narrow leaves, making a The round or button type is the most popular of Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. 4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
378 Crimson Giant—For Radish Appetites
Little longer, brighter color and twice the size It grows quickly and remains tender and of fine A money-maker for market gardeners, as its bright crimson color sells on first sight. little larger Radish is desired.
Equally valuable for home use where a Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. .'%4 Lb., 40c.
387 MIXED RADISHES SAVE SPACE
Our Mixed Radishes are early, medium and late, the round, half long and long, giving a succession of crisp, tender Radishes through the Oz., 15c.
4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
382 Long White Icicle
26-27 days. Clear white, 6 in. long, slen- der and tapering. It quickly grows to mar-
ket size, is crisp and brittle, and of mild, sweet flavor. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
389 French Breakfast
25 days, 2in. long. Tender and mild, favor- ite early half-long variety for home and market use. Bright red with white bot- toms. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
372 Early Scarlet Globe
24 days, 1-114 in. Slightly olive shaped, almost globe shaped roots, with white, tender, crisp flesh and rich, bright scar- let-red skin. Especially recommended as a large, first early forcer and is very desirable for first early planting out- doors for home garden and market. The big demand for a large early round Radish is certainly filled with our Early Scarlet Globe. Uniform color, shape,
fineness of top, time of maturity and un- surpassed in quality. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 40c.
Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
TO GROW
(372) Globe (378) Crimson Giant (389) French Breakfast
Radishes Contain Vitamin B1.
CULTURE—Give rich, loose, moist soil for growing quickly. Crisp, tender flesh de- pends on rapid growth. Successive plant- ings should be made every 10 days to keep up a supply. Sow thinly in drills one foot apart; cover 4 inch. Sow winter Radishes Aug. to Sept.; others any time to mature before frost. Oz. sows 100 ft. row; 10 to 12 Lbs. per acre; maturity 3 to 6 weeks.
ARE YOU A ‘44 SLACKER?
Of course you are not! No gardener is a slacker. The food production of even a tiny plot of soil is a definite contribution to the war effort.
The National Garden Conference urges that every fertile plot be utilized for rais- ing of something that will help relieve the call by you and your family for shipped supplies so urgently needed elsewhere.
Our government is calling not only for an increase in number of Victory Gardens in 1944 but that the old gardens be stepped up 50 per cent in production even if more space is not available. This can be done by more intensive culture of the soil.
We must have more food in 1944 not only for ourselves but as well for the recon- quered countries.
(372) Early Scarlet Globe Radish
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CASH IN ON YOUR 1944 VICTORY GARDEN WITH SQUASH!
Fresh Squash Contains Vitamins A and B1. (a It Squash will not stand frost and cold ulture nights, hence plant after danger of frost. Work the soil deeply before planting. For bush or summer varieties, hills should be 3 to 4 feet apart each way; 6 to 10 seeds in each hill, covering seed about %4 inch. Thin out to 2 plants after rough leaves are formed. One or two shovelfuls of well-rotted manure to each hill, thoroughly worked into the soil, is ad- vantageous. Keep surface soil loose, but do not dis- turb the plants while bearing. Keep the Squash picked off as soon as ready for use, as this keeps the plants bearing longer. Oz. plants 25 hills; use 4 Lbs. per acre. Running Squash for fall and winter use should not be planted until June or July in this latitude. Hills for these should be made 8 to 10 feet apart, an ounce plant- ing 12 hills, 2 pounds per acre.
429 New Early Prolific Straightneck
The Perfect Market and Delicious Home Garden Squash. 1938 All-America Winnter. 48 days. Excellent very early tender and delicious yellow squash with straight necks. Far superior to the coarse, rough Giant Straightneck which it supersedes, this superb new market variety bids to even replace the grand old standby—Early Sum- mer Crookneck. It is perfectly straight with a definite tapering to the stem end, making it ideal for packing and shipping and eliminating the trouble from breaking and so much bruising encountered heretofore. Its tenderness, flavor, and bright yellow color insure popularity with the housewife and therefore we recom- - mend it to you whether for home garden or_market. (429) Early Prolific Straightneck Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '%4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
The new garden and market favorite ST 421 HASTINGS’ EARLY YELLOW | SUMMER CROOKNECK SQUASH
50 days. Well-known crookneck variety for home and market gardens. Fruits small, of bright yellow color and of very uniform size and shape. It makes an ex- cellent shipper, is fine grained and of good quality, especially desirable for its rich, buttery flavor. We consider this the best Squash. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
RUNNING OR LATE MARROW SQUASH
422 TABLE QUEEN OR GREEN ACORN SQUASH
65 days. A distinct variety rather new to the South but widely planted else- where. Attractive dark green, ribbed Squash, tapering in shape. Light orange sweet and dry flesh, excellent for balk- H ing. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '/4 Lb., 60c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
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(421) Ey. Yellow Crookneck
424 Early Yellow Bush
58 days, 3x8 in., 2! Lbs. Identical with Early White Bush or Patty Pan except in
(422) Acorn or Table Queen Squash, 10c¢
430 Golden Table Queen Golden Yellow Acorn
r\y 65 days. 1939 All-America Winner. A beautiful golden counterpart of the delicious baking squash described and pic- tured above. Of the same size, shape, and Sweetness of flesh, this new variety makes a grand companion to Table Queen. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. 4 Lb., 75c. Postpaid.
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Distinct from Bush or Summer Squashes, the vines running 10 to 12 feet and Squashes weigh 6 to 12 pounds. In flavor much richer than the Summer Squashes. For fall and winter use plant in June or July; after cutting, store in cool, dry place until wanted.
428 Boston Marrow Running Squash
97 days, 12x9 in., 6-8 Lbs. Popular running variety. A very productive fall and winter Squash of medium to large size, oval shape and thin skin. It is generally used for can- ning and making pies. The fruits when ripe are bright orange, with a shading: of light cream color. The flesh is of fresh sal- mon yellow color, fine grained and of excel- lent flavor, and not as dry as the Improved Hubbard. A good keeper and_ shipper. Pt lOC ws OZ. COC ean be, .O0C:
421 Improved Hubbard Running Squash
105 days, 12x9 in., 10-12 Lbs. Not recom- mended for general planting in the South but does well in some localities. One of the best winter Squashes where it does well. Vines are vigorous and very produc- tive. Fruits are large, heavy, and mod- erately warted with very hard shells. Skin is dark, bronze green; flesh is bright orange yellow, fine grained, thick and finely flavored. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 60c.
color, which is bright golden yellow. Many believe this has more of a rich, buttery flavor and more vitamins than the White Bush. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. '4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50.
419 Italian Zuchini Squash
60 days, 6x2!/o in. at eating stage. Some- thing new and worth-while. A summer Marrow Squash, eaten in green stage. Long, huge cucumber shape; medium green in color with very irregular light stripes; vines bushy and extremely prolific. Edible in 60 days, when 5 or 6 inches long. Try it sure. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. 4 Lb., 50c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
425 Early White Bush
53 days to picking; size 3x8 in., 2! Lbs., The well-known White Scalloped or Patty Pan Squash. One of the earliest, very pro- ductive; skin and flesh a light cream-white. Popular for shipment to Northern markets from Florida and a favorite for home gar- deners everywhere. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. Y4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
1944 SEED SUPPLY NOTICE With Lend Lease requirements amount- ing to hundreds of tons of seed of all kinds there is naturally less available for home supplies. Vine crops are quite short. Please order your needs as quickly as possible.
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YES, YOU MUST GROW MORE GREENS THIS YEAR
Spinach, fresh from the garden, is rich in Vitamins A and B1.
No plant makes more nutritious greens than Spinach. Thousands eat yeast cakes and tablets to get that body building item—fat soluble vitamins. Of course your body needs vitamins but a couple good size bites of Spinach con- tains more real health than any artificial tablets you ever ate. The reason peo- ple need more vitamins is because people don’t eat enough green vegetables. CULTURE—Spinach requires rich soil, the richer the better, and can be sown during January, February and March, while the ground is not frozen. It germinates freely in cold weather and is arapid grower. Leaves are usually large enough for eating in 8 weeks. Oz. plants 100 ft. of row. Sow 10-15 Lbs. per acre in 18 in. drills.
| 411 Hastings’ Aragon Spinach for Spring
Giant, Smooth, Thick-Leaved Spinach. 45 days. Fine market size, with large, broad, thick, dark-green leaves, lightly crumpled or savoyed and stands a long time before running to seed. The hardiest of all varieties, standing an ordinary cold winter without damage in this latitude. At the same time it is one of the best heat-resisting sorts for late spring use. This variety has been thoroughly tested and pleases all market gardeners who use it. Oz., 10c. 4 Lb., 30c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.
412 HASTINGS’ BLOOMSDALE SAVOY SPINACH
Norfolk Savoy Leaved. 42 days. A valuable variety which is extensively grown, producing large crops of savoyed leaved Spinach. Bloomsdale Savoy is not a new variety but our improved strain, is keeping pace with demands in many markets for uniform, heavily savoyed leaves. It is equally desirable in your Own garden. Early and hardy; one of the best for market and can- ning. Plants of upright growth, leaves of medium size, crumpled or blis- tered; color glossy dark green. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.
280 COMBINATION SALAD
HASTINGS’ BEST MIXED GREENS
Our own well blended mixture of Tur- nip, Mustard and Rape — properly pro- portioned to give you fine boiled dinners within a few weeks and many more until you've eaten them all up. There is a dis- tinct advantage in haying a combination. A lot of Turnip Greens or a lot of Mus- tard or Rape every day often becomes tiresome to eat. When all are boiled to- gether you detect your favorites and also an entirely different salad, the combined taste to make you like greens more. Hastings’ Combination Salad is our own mixture—based on the experience of many years supplying the best seeds and strains for the more careful Southern Gardeners, insuring to them many delightful as well as healthful meals.
POSTPAID — Ounce, 15c. 14 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
(411) Hastings’ Aragon Spinach, Large, Smooth Leaves
(412) Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach
413 Hastings’ Improved Nobel Spinach
Award of Merit, 1933 All-America
Selections. Giant Thick Leaved. 45 days. This new giant thick leaved strain is the heaviest producer of thick, rich green leaves and is quite slow in running to seed. Leaves are huge, rounded, lightly crumpled, very succu- lent, crisp, tender and of delicious fla- vor. It grows rapidly into the largest Spinach in cultivation and is already superseding other varieties and strains of mammoth thick-leaved Spinach for home gardens, market and shipping. Oz.,10c. 1% Lb., 30c, Lb., $1.00. Post- paid.
416 NEW ZEALAND—SUMMER SPINACH
70 days. An all summer variety growing luxuriantly in hottest weather. Cut and it comes again, a few plants furnishing the finest flavored greens all summer for an average size family. Plant in March or April, after ground gets warm, where plants are to stand. . z It does well on poor or rich soil; the plant grows large and spreading and the tender shoots are of fine quality with small, broad pointed leaves. Seeds start growth quicker if soaked in warm water for 24 hours. New Zealand Spinach should be in every Southern Garden as an all summer vegetable. Large Packets only, 25c each. Supplies are very limited.
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400 DWARF ESSEX RAPE GREENS ; The Gardener's Greatest Bargain In Greens r
Herve is one of the finest vitamin rich, nutritious green vegetable crops for growing at practically all times of year in all sections of the South. Best t quality is had from spring, fall, and winter plantings. It is dirt cheap, : superb for its quick growth and besides making excellent table greens it is admirably suited for green grazing for poultry and hogs. For such pur- poses it is unsurpassed. : Rape grows like rutabagas, tops of which it closely resembles. It makes, however, no bulbous roots. Only the young, tender tops are edible for the table, while all tops are good for stock. : : Rape is hardy, even to severe cold and may be planted in rows in the garden - : like turnips (4 pounds per acre), or broadcast 8-10 lbs., per acre, covering = Liga . : lightly in either case. It is ready for use in 8-10 weeks and grows 1-2 feet
same il AP : “= tall. A fine conditioner. '/ Lb. plants 200 ft row. Postpaid. '/4 Lb., i5c. (416) Hastings’ New Zealand Spinach. Pkt., 25c. Eb:; 40c: 5 JEbsi)) $4750. sOUEebs., 192.75.
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INCLUDE EASILY GROWN TURNIPS THIS SPRING
CULTURE—Turnips are easily grown in early spring as well as late summer and fall in the pen South and in the lower South e New Shogoin and Purple Top
may be planted all winter.
Globe are well
8 to 10 weeks.
adapted to spring planting. sows 200 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds per acre.
ounce of seed Render for use in
Fresh Turnips contain Vitamins A and B1.
PEACE AS WELL AS VICTORY CHALLENGES VICTORY GARDENERS IN 1944!
The difference between plenty and acute shortage this past season has been cred- ited, by our governmental authorities, to the combined productive efforts of some 20,000,000 Victory Gardeners.
8,000,000 toms of fresh vegetables pro- duced in the back yards of the nation supplemented the smaller supplies from market gardens and truck farms caught short by manpower problems and faced with greatly increased demands. Hundreds of thousands of cans and jars put up in home or community canning plants are yet stored in our pantries to cushion these winter shortages that other- wise would certainly be crucial and might seriously interfere with our war effort both at home and overseas. The news,
4671 Early White Flat Dutch
Medium sized, quick grower. It is flat with very small tap root, flesh and skin pure white, fine grained and sweet. Especially fine flavored when grown quickly in fall or spring. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. '%4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid. :
410 Long White Cowhorn
Long white. Roots long and carrot-shaped, one-third showing above ground. It roots deeply, resisting drought and cold. Flesh
pure white, fine-grained, sweet and of excellent table quality. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.
419 Special Mixed Turnips
A mixture of all varieties of Turnips and Rutabagas listed by us, giving a variety of turnips from one sowing, root varieties as well as “‘turnip greens.’’ Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. 4 Lb., 45c. Lb., $1.45. Postpaid.
468 Hastings’ Improved American Rutabaga
Best and heaviest cropper of all Ruta- bagas for the South. Fine form, rich purple colored top and light yellow flesh. Flesh is tender, sweet and exceptionally free from hard, stringy nature. Small tops, fine feeding roots, and is the surest and heaviest cropper. We have never
had a variety of vegetable that has given such general satisfaction in all kinds of BewmOza, Postpaid.
seasons. Pkt., Lb., $1.50.
15c. 4 Lb., 50c.
(468) Hastings’ Improved American Rutabaga
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at this writing, is that of increasing square miles of territory, overrun and dominated by our enemies, being freed by our gallant forces.
Until these emaciated peoples can be put on a self supporting basis, they must be fed, and mostly with food from America. We have the tremendous combined oppor- tunity and responsibility of seeing this job through.
We must complete the winning of the war and peace as the same United People we were on December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor.
One very real contribution we can make is to have an even bigger Victory Garden production in 1944.
The size of our garden space may be lim-
ited, but, by careful planning, its produc- tive capacity can be increased by as much as a half or more.
But the point of this story is that you, along with us, are in a real public service, and we both must bend every effort, we to serve you, and you to plant and grow the necessary food, that will very possi- bly be the greatest deciding factor in what kind of Victory we shall win and just what type of Peace will be written to follow.
We both have terribly important jobs to do again this year.
We are ready to serve you to the best of our human ability to do so, but we cannot move until you let us know your needs. Please don't wait until the last minute!
A411 Seven Top for Salad
The “‘salad’’ variety so largely planted in fall for greens during winter. It furnishes wonderful greens very quickly in spring. and being so hardy and resistant to cold weather it is an excellent variety for earli- est sowing even when soil is quite cool. Seven Top does not make bottoms or tur- nips but the greens have the best flavor of any variety. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. '%4 Lb., 35c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.
418 Japanese Shogoin
(Order early—supply short.)
Best combination variety for both root and tops for greens. Furthermore, it is Louse Resistant and holds its heavy crop of leaves up off the ground. Bulbs or roots are all white, sweeter and milder than most Turnips, of excellent flavor, tender, fine grained and ex- tremely popular. Leaves are _ large, thick, juicy, very succulent, tender and of finest mild turnip flavor. It gets a start and withstands hot, dry weather
as well as cold, wet weather. Packet, bG. yp OZmmioe: e/a Leb: 50c. = Ebi ye$1-50: Postpaid. Supply very limited.
(478) Japanese Shogoin Turnip
416 Extra Early White Eg
A good dependable Turnip. Skin and flesh pure, snow-whiite; solid, fine-grained, sweet. packets 5c. Oz., 15c. Postpaid. Supply lim- ited.
465 Extra Early Milan
Earliest of all Turnips. Flat, purple topped, Perfect in shape and color; sweet and fine grained. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. 4 Lb., 50c. Postpaid. Supply limited.
466 Early Red or Purple Top
Purple Top Strap Leaf. Early flat Turnip, almost identical with Early White Flat Dutch except for the purple color of the skin at top of bulb. Quick grower, with fine-grained, sweet-flavored flesh. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. 4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
469 Yellow or Amber Glebe
Yellow Stone. Best yellow fleshed Turnip. Globe shaped, fine grained, sweet and a good keeper. Heavy cropper. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. 14 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.
415 PURPLE TOP GLOBE
Our most popular variety. Medium early, globe shaped, handsome appear- ance and heayy cropper in all the South. Flesh exceptionally fine grained, tender and sweet, keeping well in home gar- dens and stands shipping very satisfac- torily. Greens highly flavored, sweet and tender, bringing best market prices. For home use or market. Always good quality, good keeper and seller. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. 14 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
(475) Hastings’ Purple Top Globe Turnip
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OMATOES ARE VERY Re Cay ee LY
Was Extra Early Prolific Tomato—Special Strain, 10c
HASTINGS’ FAMOUS EXTRA EARLY PROLIFIC RED TOMATO (eartiana TYPE)
444 65 days from plants, scarlet fruit. Earliest, most pro- lific, smoothest, largest size of all extra early tomatoes. For the market gardener it insures earliest in market; for the home garden the first ripe tomatoes in the neighborhood. Vig- orous grower and sets fruits from the first bloom. It has open foliage, and fruit, 2144 to 3 in. across, color quickly to a deep, rich red. Great cluster habit and we have seen as many as 34 good-sized, smooth, ripe tomatoes on a single plant. Packet, 10c. > Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
460 JUNE PINK — EARLY MILD
69 days; the Pink Earliana. Very early bearer, medium size, uni- form, smooth and attractively shaped. Excellent for shipping, a market garden favorite and a garden delight. Packet only 10c. Supply very limited.
439 BONNY BEST TOMATO
OR CHALK’S EARLY JEWEL
74 days, scarlet fruit. For home garden and early market. Vines are vigorous and produce a good crop of round and smooth deep fruits in clusters in middle of plant. Bright red and of good quality. Crop ripens uniformly and fruit is of superior solidity and interior color. Desirable for gardeners whose trade demands beautiful shape and color. Packet, 10c. '% Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
442 JOHN BAER TOMATO
70 days; scarlet. Medium sized; flesh firm, quality and color excellent. Smooth, nearly round; vines of medium height and open growth, hardy and very prolific. Mild flavor, tough skin; valuable for market gardeners, canners and shippers. Packet, 10c. Vp Oz., 30c. Oz50c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
(464) Gulf State Market, Purplish Pink, 10c
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(439) Bonny Best, Early Scarlet-Red, 10c
RICH IN VITAMINS A, Bi, & C
Fresh, ripe Tomatoes are Rich in Vitamins A, B1, and CG.
TOMATO CULTURE. Allow 4 to 5 weeks for seed to make plants for setting out. Tomatoes vary considerably in time of maturity according to both variety and season. Extra earlies such as Hastings’ Extra Early Prolific mature from spring plantings in 85 to 90 days, late sorts like Stone in 110 to 115 days. Im the Atlanta latitude start seed in hot-beds or boxes in the house between February 15 and March 1. Give plenty of light and space between the plants or they will be weak and spindling. Scatter seed in bed or box thinly and cover with about ¥% in. of soil. Transplant to open ground as soon as danger of frost is past. Before transplant- ing, break the soil deeply and work in stable manure or fertilizer thoroughly. Set plants 3 ft. apart each way; give clean cultiva- tion. As plants grow it is best to tie them to stakes and thin out the leaves so the sun can penetrate and ripen the fruit quicker. A second seed planting made in May will make plants that begin to bear in August and continue until frost. Oz. makes about 1,000- 2,000 good plants. Use '4 Lb. seed for 6,000 plants per acre. Flee only, wilt resistant varieties where tomato wilt exists in e soil.
Treat seed with Semesan. pounds seed.
TOMATO SEED CRITICALLY SHORT! Please Buy Sparingly—Share Your Plants
The supplies of seed of the most important crop in the Victory Garden—Tomatoes—are very short this year, due to unfavor- able growing conditions together with man power shortage at harvest time. Available supplies are ample only if all gar- deners plant for their actual needs only—sharing their extra plants with neighbors.
456 IMPROVED LOUISIANA PINK
WILT-RESISTANT 75 days from plants, pink fruit. Developed by the Louisiana Experiment Station from a cross between Acme and Harliana. Claimed to have produced more on Louisiana wilt-infested lands than any other variety. Very heavy bearer of smooth, pink, medium sized fruits. Skin is medium thick and flesh is very firm; seed cavity small with few seeds; good flavor. Medium early and satisfactory for market or home use. Packet, 10c. '/ Oz., 35c. Oz,, 60c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
447 PRITCHARD-SCARLET TOPPER
WILT-RESISTANT 72 days. 1933 All-America. Several days later than Break O'Day; disease-resisting, heavily productive, self topping. Large, smooth, globular, solid, thick walled and heavy scarlet fruit. Wonderful market garden and shipping Tomato as well as for home use. Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. '%4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
464 GULF STATE MARKET TOMATO
78 days, pink fruit. This excellent variety was developed in Mis- sissippi and found to be the best shipping Tomato ever grown there. Vines are very strong and withstand bad weather; it is resistant to blight. Fruits are almost true globe shaped and free from cracks and blemishes at the blossom end. Fruits in the same cluster ripen uniformly, economical to pick, and color is rich purplish pink right up to the stem after picking. In trials it outyielded in number of fruits and in bulk all other shipping varieties. We offered it in 1924 for the first time and reports from its success have been general. It is primarily for growers who ship but its many desirable characteristics make it a splendid tomato for local market and the home garden. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 4 Lb., $1.75. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
Trial package, 10c; enough for several
(460) Early June Pink, 10c
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451 Hastings’ New Mildglobe bomate
The 1943 Smash Hit of Southecn Victory Gardens
EXTRA MILD, DELICIOUS,
75 days. This superb new introduction of Hastings climaxes a long and brilliant record of achievement in the gardening and farming world. Its outstanding distinction is its heavy and con- tinuous production of superbly formed, medium to large size, round or globe shaped pink fruits with the most delicious, ten- der meaty flesh and extra mild flavor imaginable.
Mid-season in maturity Hastings’ Mildglobe just keeps blooming and fruiting week after week, and, properly handled in feeding and pruning, can be made to produce a bumper fall crop as well. Mildglobe responds beautifully to staking and pruning, having very heavy, deep green foliage to protect the fruit from’ possible sun scald.
Many folks have had to give up the pleasure of eating the superb red or scarlet tomatoes that we offer, because of the acidity which frequently causes skin irritations. Mildglobe is the answer to many because of its near freedom from such acid and still retains the excellent vitamin content to help materially in a nutritious balanced diet for you and your family.
Superb for serving fresh upon your table or for canning, we un- hesitatingly recommend to you our new wilt-resistant Mildglobe tomato as being our finest garden introduction in many years. Packets only 15c. Please order early as we completely sold out last year.
PROLIFIC, WILT-RESISTANT
(451) Hastings’. New Mildglobe Tomato
A GARDEN FULL OF WILT-RESISTANT RED TOMATOES ALL SUMMER FOR 25c
; i 25c for 1 regular packet each. Scarlet Dawn, Hastings’ Everbearing Scarlet Globe and Super-Marglobe, finest Wilt-Resistant.
detail on this page.
Insure your family a supply of Nutrition Vitamin C,
WILT-RESISTANT Gs) Gold: Medal, 1935 All-America
ays from plants, scarle “14 -
fruit, Cornell and Conn. Ex- | these “ansces stant periment Stations also gave it an Hon- s orable Mention its first year. We recom- mend it above all other early market varieties and for home gardens as well. It looked mighty good to us even in comparison with our finest strain of Marglobe for main crop. Scarlet Dawn is of deep
Marglobe-red
Wilt Resistant Tomatoes in Your 1944 Victory Garden
With so many garden soils wilt infested we recommend that, to be safe, you plant varieties ; In fresh, new soil others sometimes produce nicely the first year but, if in doubt, plant these finest of all new varieties which are resistant.
431 New Everbearing Scarlet Globe Tomato
Postpaid. 4 Fully described and illustrated in
Plant these finest wilt-resistant tomatoes and be sure of a good crop to last all summer.
as well as Vitamins A and B1, with this collection.
462 SUPER-MARGLOBE
SELECTED AND WILT-RESISTANT
80 days from plants, scarlet fruit. Our newest, super-strain of the great main crop, scarlet-fruited variety, originated by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture for wilt- resistance. It is also resistant to nail-head rust. Fruits are medium size, smooth, solid and deep from stem to blossom ends. They are in clusters of 5 to 7, on vines with medium to heavy growth. Cell struc- ture is irregular. The popular globe
offered on
color, globe-shaped, earliest maturing, a Vv shape, scarlet color, a good cropper, mar-
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pe sy ye eae con bined: Hearer of Fonaee 72 days. Best of all. Wonderful new, keter and shipper. Marglobe simply leaped b , into popularity for the main crop Tomato
open but ample to prevent sun-scald, with large clusters of medium-large, heavy, meaty fruits. Tomatoes have
thick walls, small core and excellent flavor for slicing. Best and safest early variety for home, trucker and shipper. Packet, 10c. ‘2 Oz., 40c. V4 Lb., $2.50.
Oz., 75c.
(437) Everbearing Scarlet Globe, 10c
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smooth, solid, heavy and long bearing, handsome, delicious, scarlet Tomato. It will make you love Tomatoes more than ever—so heavy, meaty, luscious and just the right medium-large size. A week earlier than Marglobe, and the most uniform and everbearing of any we have ever seen. Excellent for home Pkt., V4 Lb., $2.50.
gardens, markets and shipping. 10c. Yo Oz., 40c. Postpaid.
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(459) Scarlet Dawn, Early, 10c
in wilt territories as the best all-round variety. We believe our strain to be the best and most uniform in existence, and recommend it to you unhesitatingly for home garden, for canning or for market. Selected Seed Only. Packet, 10c. Vow Oz, 35¢c: (Ozi,, (60c. 8!) bt; $2.00: Postpaid.
(462) Selected Super-Marglobe, 10c
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Tomatoes for Vitamin C
446 NEW RUTGERS
WILT-RESISTANT
72 days. Scarlet fruit. A very outstanding new Marglobe cross. Our trials indicate its great value for Southern planting. Plant large with thick sturdy stems and vigor- ous foliage. The fruits are brightest red, smooth with thick walls and small seed cells, ripening from center outward and with a relatively low acidity. Superbly suited for eating fresh, for canning, or for quality juice. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. '4 Lb., $2.00. _ Postpaid.
455 HASTINGS’ RED ROCK
86 days, scarlet fruit. The best large late red tomato for home use, nearby mar- ket or canning. It is extra solid—hence the name of Red Rock. Perfectly smooth, has no superior in texture or flavor and red as a tomato can be. It’s a red that goes all the way through. The meat is solid with- out being hard, and is of the finest flavor. Practically no waste Tomatoes in a crop of Red Rock. Packet, 10c. Yo Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 14 Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
449 improved Stone
86 days, scarlet fruit. A large, smooth, solid, meaty Tomato for all purposes and a splen- did variety to furnish late Tomatoes every- where. The vines are large, vigorous and very productive of uniform sized fruit of deep oval shape, fine for slicing and can- ning. Ours is the newest improved South- ern strain. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 4 Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.
(449) Hastings’ Improved Stone, 10c
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Grow these Main Crop Varieties
448 HASTINGS’ GREATER BALTIMORE
HASTINGS’ SPECIAL SELECTED STOCK FOR THE SOUTH. 83 days, scarlet fruit. Mid-season variety of great merit. Red in color, very heavy, due to extreme firmness and very thick meat. The fruit ripens evenly and is free from ridges and cracks, making it one of the best canning Tomatoes in existence. It is dependable, producing crops under bad weather and soil conditions where many would fail, and is one of the biggest croppers, even outyielding Stone, to which it is similar. This is a variety the commercial trade demands for unusually heavy yields of solid, firm, meaty fruit for canning. It is also very well suited for home gardens and markets be- cause of its attractive appearance. Our special selected seed insures to you the very finest crops your soil and season will allow. Selected seed only. Pkt., 10c. Y% Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid. Also These Choice
Salad Novelties 454 Red Pear Shape Tomato
73 days. Scarlet. Small, distinctly pear shaped tomatoes borne in heavy clusters and bearing over a very long season after beginning to ripen fruit quite early. The vines are rather large and unless staked they tend to sprawl over the ground. The attractive fruits may be eaten whole in sal- ads, etc., or they may be preserved or pickled without crushing or cutting. Very disease resistant: Packets only 10c. Post- paid.
450 Yellow Pear Tomato
73 days. Bright yellow. Exactly like Red Pear, described above, in all qualities ex- cept that the color is bright yellow and the flesh is unusually mild. Packet, 10c. Vz Oz., 35c. Postpaid.
461 Yellow Plum Tomato
73 days. Bright yellow. Slightly larger
(455) Hastings’ Red Rock, 10c
bomatees por Victory
1944 SUPPLIES OF TOMATO SEED
than the distinctly pear shaped varieties,
It is with sincere regret that we must ad- vise tomato seed crops last summer were considerably below normal yields and that we must ask you to conserve supplies to your utmost ability.
Purchase only what you know you will .
need and when the plants are ready to set out, be sure to share any surplus with your gardening friends and neighbors.
You can be assured that tomato seed from Hastings, even though short in supply, is of our usual superb breeding and thus un~ surpassed by any in the whole country. The varieties we offer and the strains we specialize in are most assuredly the very best for our Southern soils and climatic conditions—the best for your Southern garden,
All our seed is saved under the very best of conditions and the latest and most mod- ern scientific methods and equipment insure the maximum yields of the most superb quality fruit and the greatest freedom from seed borne disease.
In 1944, as for over fifty years past, it will pay you most to use Hastings’ supe- rior strains of seeds for your garden.
This is the crucial year for food production for Victory. Hastings’ gardens do not fail.
Yellow Plum has pleasant mildness or free- dom from acid. It is a favorite for canning whole and equally good for the table in to- mato or lettuce and tomato salad.. Supply limited, Packets only 10c. Postpaid.
(448) Greater Baltimore—Main Crop, 10¢
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Why Not Grow the Largest, Sweetest Tomatoes in Your Garden?
MILD
463 HASTINGS’ BRIMMER—IMMENSE
88 days from plants; pink fruit. The largest of all Tomatoes. Many wonderful claims have been made for Brimmer and it is It is claimed to be the ‘‘Greatest To- mato in the World”’ in size, weight, solidarity, meatiness and Vines are vigorous, healthy and bear a tre- mendous load of fruit right up to frost, the Tomatoes holding their large size to the end of the season. weighing 3 pounds and 18 inches around have been grown by training to a single stem. It must be staked. The Brimmer has no core, very few seeds, is solid, and nearly all meat. though so large, fruits are well shaped, purplish-pink, and make the finest slicing Tomatoes, remarkably free from acid- ity, which keeps some people from eating Tomatoes. Grow the biggest and best Tomatoes in your neighborhood this year They are delicious.
wonderful for home use.
splendid flavor.
with Hastings’ Brimmer.
Vo Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. Postpaid.
THE PINK MEAT SOLID FLESH TOMATO
(438) Hastings’ Meaty Oxheart, 10c
GROW YOUR OWN TOBACCO
CULTURE—Use clean land for Tobacco plant beds. It is customary to burn off a piece of land in the woods. This kills weeds, grass and insects, adds potash fer- tility from wood ashes and leaves soil in good shape. Sow seeds about February and protect with a plant-bed cloth from Tobacco flies. Transplant after weather is settled, latter May or early June, to well fertilized or manured soil, 3 feet apart in 3% foot rows. Give constant attention to cultivat- ing, suckering and worming. Tobacco may be sun or flue-cured. One ounce will plant 50 square yards of bed. A packet of seed will supply almost anyone.
431 Judy’s Pride Burley
. White Burley. A favorite pipe and cigarette
tobacco when sun cured. A strong, upright growing variety well suited to heavy, rich soils. Pkt., 10c.
434 Warne For Smoking
One of the best bright flue-cured Tobaccos; well adapted to the bright belt and a wide range of soils. Leaves long, medium broad, pointed tips; of fine texture, good curing qualities and a safe variety to plant. Next to Gold Leaf in popularity. Packet, 10c.
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FLAVOR
Single Tomatoes
Even
Packet, 10c.
IMMENSE SIZE
(463) Brimmer—3 Specimens—Weight 3 Lbs., 2 Ozs.
438 HASTINGS’ OXHEART
88 days from plants, pink fruit. This ex- traordinary main crop Tomato has really large bulging fruits which taper almost to a point. The cell structure is broken so fruits are heavy and very solid; setting in clusters of 3 to 7. Vine growth is open and spreading; yield is quite heavy. There are comparatively few seeds in this beautifully shaped variety. Its very large size and ox- heart shape are a novelty, but popularity and satisfaction are making it one of our leading varieties. It’s a mighty fine Tomato, Packets only 15c. Postpaid.
453 Golden Queen
MILDEST OF ALL TOMATOES
83 days, yellow fruit. Very handsome and the best large smooth yellow tomato. Meaty, solid and sweet, with bright golden-yellow color all the way through. This is a much better variety than Golden Ponderosa. Most attractive for slicing along with red to- matoes, filling with salads and other uses, Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.
443 Ponderosa (Giant)
88 days; pink. A giant Tomato. Purplish- pink in color, solid, meaty and very sweet. Being large and ribbed is for home use. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. Postpaid.
451 Hastings’ Mildglobe
Our new introduction that stormed Vic- tory Gardens last year by its mildly delicious flavor and remarkable yields of uniformly globe shaped pink fruits over weeks and weeks of the gardening season. Fully described on page Packets only, 15c.
435 Improved Gold Leaf
For Smoking Tobacco
The most popular ‘‘flue-cured’’ bright To- bacco in the world. This is for Georgia, Florida, Virginia and the Carolinas, the bright Tobacco belt. Leaves long, broad with pointed tips; spaced on stalks to ad- mit sunlight for uniform ripening and low- er leaves are held off the ground. Tip leaves also fill out and cure bright. Gold Leaf is easiest of all to cure into high grade, is more disease-resistant and grows well on more different soil types than other varie- ties. There is no better selected seed grown than our Improved Gold Leaf. Pkt., 10c.
436 Sweet Orinoco Tobacco Best For Chewing
Fine to grow in the South for chewing pur- poses. Makes, when sun cured, the best natural chewing Tobacco. Leaf medium size with good body and exceptionally fine grain and appearance. It’s easy to have a year-round supply grown at home. Hang any surplus in closets to keep moths out of clothes. Pkt., 10c.
Hastings’ Southern Tobacco
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ORIGINATOR’S STOCK GENUINE HASTINGS’ PROLIFIC
famous 6n Southern Faems Since 1905 Grow Many Ears Per Stalk Where Only One Grew Before
THE SEED CORN OF CHAMPIONS!
More championship yield records, we believe, have been made with Hastings’ Prolific than with any other corn. Mississippi yields of 202 1/3 and 214 bushels and Georgia yield of 214 bushels per acre, are matters of record. You, too, can increase your production with Hastings Prolific.
It makes good on every kind of soil from the lightest sandy lands to the heavy clays and bottom lands of the Southeast and the ‘‘black waxy’ lands of Texas. No other variety has shown such general adaptability.
Hastings’ Prolific is a late season corn, maturing hard corn in 130 to 140 days. Stalk is large, 8 to 12 feet tall, blades wide and vigor- ous, giving plenty of forage. Ears small to medium size, anywhere from 2 to 7 ears per stalk, according to land quality, fertilizing and distance in the row. The photograph was taken of a stalk from our 1940 crop and shows nine well-developed ears.
Ears fill out well, cobs very small with deep pointed grains. Seventy pounds of ear corn will shell out 61 to 63 pounds of grain as against the usual 56 pounds of most varieties. Corn is grown for grain, not cobs. Hastings’ prolific makes grain and not big cobs. Shuck is | heavy, covering the ear tightly, keeping out birds and weevils and ‘| preventing storm damage.
MAKES FINEST QUALITY MEAL—MOST DELICIOUS. If you want the finest corn meal for your table use, Hastings’ Prolific is your corn. Meal made from it has a rich, delightful flavor not found in meal from other varieties. This is the best corn for grain pro- duction, roasting ears, for meal or for stock feeding.
In other words it surpasses any thing in the way of white corn for planting generally throughout the South.
A Word About Hybrid Corn in the South
New Hybrid Corns are being developed for limited localities in several different sections of the South as well as in the huge corn belt of the North, but experts and authorities plainly state that they
cannot be planted generally over a wide area. that they have been produced within a limited area near you.
BUY YOUR SEED
DIRECT IN 1944
All varieties of corn mix easily as wind and insects readily carry pollen from one field to another. Crops grown on small farms are bound to cross be- cause it is almost impossible to provide the proper isola- tion to keep corn seed pure. With our ownership and con- trol of hundreds of acres we can and do provide the neces- sary isolation to keep our stocks pure and unmixed with other varieties.
Pure seed insures the heaviest yield that is possible, so why take chances on your crop when the best seed, Pure Hastings’ Prolific, direct from the originator, only costs about fifty cents an acre when bought by the bushel?
Thus the seed cost is of little consequence compared with fertilizer and labor costs. Yet, it can influence your profits quite materially. Why, then, be satisfied with any less than the very best stock of pure seed that you
know you get from Hastings? You must be sure
You cannot save seed and plant it the next year from your own crop! In other words, you must get fresh, new seed every year to get the advantage of the hybrid vigor. Hastings’ Prolific compares very favorably in yield with the highest yielding hybrid corns over a period of years in comparative tests by Southern experiment sta- tions. And pure originator’s stock of seed only costs about half as much as hybrid corn! And by careful selection you can readily save your own seed for several years, getting a fresh stock from us every 3 or 4 years, instead of every year. Of course you may—
Plant a Seed Patch Every Year!
Many of our farm friends purchase a peck or a bushel (to plant 2 to 10 acres) every year and then save this seed to plant their full acreage the following year. Thus, they have a small seed field grow- ing each year with seed from us and their big crop is planted always with seed ‘‘one year from breeder,’’ raised at home.
GROW IT ON YOUR FARM FOR FOOD AND FEED
Due to its amazing natural vigor imparted by its heterozygous char- acter. Hastings’ prolific has consistently outyielded other South- ern corns, not for this one season or in that limited section, but over a period of 20-25 years from the Carolinas to Texas.
By a careful examination of these Southern station reports anyone can readily see the year in and year out yielding ability of Hastings’ Prolific, placing it well above other good varieties. This proves that it is the one best white corn for you to plant this year in the South for the best yields your soil and seasons allow.
Prices of (140) Hastings’ Prolific White Corn
'4, Pound, 12 Cents. 1 Pound, 30 Cents. 2 Pounds, 50 Cents. 5 Pounds, 85 Cents, Postpaid. Not prepaid, 14 Lbs. (Peck), $1.25. 56 Lbs. (Bushell), $4.25. F.O.B. Atlanta.
1944 HASTINGS’ SUPER PROLIFIC CORN
By constant selection year after year since its introduction dur- ing the early history of the Hastings’ business we have been able to increase the high yielding ability of our world famous Hast- ings’ Prolific Corn to where we now can offer a very limited quantity of double recleaned, graded seed from fields that pro- duced during the past season seventy-five bushels or more per acre. You know it comes from the best fields.
For your protection Hastings’ Super Prolific Corn is offered in sealed bags only—1 peck (14 Ibs.), $1.50. F.O.B. Atlanta... Ex- press or mail charges to be paid by customer.
1944 — Victory Garden Year!
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HASTINGS’ YELLOW PROLIFIC CORN
(A TRULY MODERN CORN, RICH IN VITAMINS A AND B1)
SRL Gur Greatest Smash Hit!
. Have Best Seed Every Year : Plant a Special Seed Patch
Hastings’ Yellow Prolific, being an open pollenated corn, is ideally suited to the | “Seed Patch’™ method of growing your | own seed every year. With this method
| you purchase only a peck to a bushel to | plant from two to eight or ten acres in | a special seed patch, from which you
gather a plentiful crop of corn to fur-
nish seed, only one year removed from
breeder, for your entire crop, even coy-
ering a very large acreage the next year. | It is our desire to have our supplies of
Hastings’ Yellow Prolific go as far as | possible in improving Southern farming and at the same time such a plan means the very best for you at a ridiculously small net cost. Get the ‘‘Seed Patch’’ habit of ordering a small amount of pure seed every year and you are assured the maximum results year in and year out.
WHY GROW YELLOW CORN?
That's a fair question.
Yellow corn has that marvelous essential of health and normal growth and develop- ment, Vitamin A in addition to Vitamin B1. These vitamins are very necessary not only in the human diet, but are equally essential in the feeding of your live stock. Compara- tive tests between stock fed yellow corn and stock fed with white corn give a great advantage to the yellow corn and we un- reservedly recommend it to you on your farm and urge you to start at once in order to have its great benefits at the earliest possible moment. :
Let’s make the South the country’s great- est stock raising section! It can be done with yellow corn and Hastings’ Yellow
Prolific is the best of all for you to plant.
wraiiiche Waa e
Mr. Alexander Cooper Makes 136%
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,
Bus. Hastings Yellow Prolific per acre.
5,000 USED IT IN 19401 11,000 USED IT IN 19411 15,000 USED IT IN 1942! 30,000 USED IT IN 1943!
BUT WE SOLD OUT IN MARCHI
or more would have bought and planted Hastings’ Yellow Prolific in 1943. Our pro- duction of this superb new yellow corn is naturally limited because we want it to be kept right by constant care and atten- tion and that is why we cannot supply seed indefinitely throughout the season.
ORDER EARLY IN 1944 We had a superb crop this past growing season and our supply will be somewhat larger than last year when we were com- pelled to return money to hundreds who waited too late to order their seed. We urge you to order early this spring because the demand will be larger than ever before with so much stress being placed upon greater food and feed production per acre.
NO INCREASE IN PRICE
IT COSTS ONLY 50c AN ACRE
in buying Hastings’ Yellow Prolific by the bushel. No crop you can grow costs so little per acre for the very finest seed avail- able and proven in experiment station re- ports from all Southern states.
HASTINGS’ YELLOW PROLIFIC
is a cross of Hastings’ Famous White Pro- lific and a well adapted yellow corn, and then back crossed to Hastings Prolific to make the prolific character predominant. Many years of breeding fixes the type that we offer to you again this year.
HASTINGS’ YELLOW PROLIFIC
has made good on every kind of soil that we have tested it on from the red upland soils of the great Piedmont region to the rich river bottom lands and sandy loams of the lower South as well as the black soils of the Southwest and therefore should grow to excellent advantage wherever Prolific type corn of any kind can be used.
We recommend Hastings’ Yellow Prolific to you unreservedly and urge you to grow more yellow corn for its greater feed value.
Plant to Save Your Own Seed Hastings’ Yellow Prolific Corn is an open pollenated corn (not a so-called ‘‘Hybrid Corn’’) and thus can be planted year after year just like the White Hastings’ Prolific. In other words, you do not have to send back every year to get new seed as with the ‘‘Hybrid Corns,’’ and at the same time with the true Prolific type corn you are assured the maximum yields as proven by most Southern experiment station records covering a period of the past 15-20 years. “Hybrid Corns’’ at their best, give only maximum results within a limited area near their place of breeding and thus are not generally adapted to the generality of soils thruout the great South where Pro- lifie Corns are really practically native.
GROW A “SEED PATCH” THIS YEAR.
(143) HASTINGS’ 1944 YELLOW PROLIFIC PRICES
For the 1944 season Hastings’ Yellow Pro- lific will be sold in sealed peck bags at $1.45 (enough for 2 to 4 acres) and in sealed bushel bags at $4.45 each. F. O. B. Atlanta. By mail postpaid, '4 Lb., 15c. 1 Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
Mr. H. G. Hastings and a mature stalk of Hastings’ Yellow Prolific yielding 3 large ears and 1 small ear—all rich and yellow
Proof enough—Hastings’ Yellow Prolific seven ears on a single stalk
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WHY TAKE CHANCES?
149 HASTINGS’ FLORIDA Wi— DOUBLE CROSS HYBRID
One of the very, very few hybrid corns to prove satisfactory in the South and having a high proportion of sound corn. Hastings’ Florida W1 is the product of the superb work done by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and who supplied the crosses of the four inbred lines which were the two parents representing the second or double cross hybrid which we offer to you.
We have been tremendously interested in the development of hybrid corn and frankly we have been quite disappointed in the results of practically all those brought into the South from other sections, too far away to be ‘‘acclimated’’ to our conditions.
Hastings’ Florida Wi, which we offer to you as long as the very limited supply lasts, was grown in North Florida from seed fur- nished by the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and we recommend it to our customers primarily in Northern Florida and the lower two-thirds of South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama representing the soils and climate for which it was developed.
Besides leading in yield records of sound corn in Florida this new hybrid corn likewise was most outstanding of all hybrids tested in
several locations in Georgia in 1941, the latest reports we have at this writing. ? j
Hastings’ Florida W1 is a white corn, prolific with two ears or more on nearly every stalk, with long, tight husks, smooth dent kernel type, excellent weevil resistance and with a strong root system to withstand storm damage. Cobs are approximately half red and half white. ‘ 2
This is a first generation double cross hybrid cf four inbred lines of corn developed by the Florida Experi- ment Station. It is the only hybrid corn that the Florida
Experiment Station has released for commercial use.
PRICES 149 HASTINGS’ FLORIDA W1 HYBRID CORN. Sealed bags only. Peck, $2.00. Bushel, $7.50. F.O.B. Atlanta. Bags cannot be broken. This corn is not offered for shipment to Arkansas, or other distant states where it has not been tested. We recommend it only for the lower sections primarily of the Southeastern States.
POPULAR OPEN POLLINATED CORN VARIETIES FOR THE SOUTH
138 Tennessee Red Cob Corn
A famous field corn giving dependable yields of large, deep grained ears set on red cobs. It is very popular in Tennessee and in other sections of the upper South, where it is grown for grain and en- silage. % Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
148 Mexican June Corn—Best Late Corn
For late planting (May, June and July). Makes best under dry weather conditions. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, grains rather short,
Mostly white. '4 Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
a . 150 Trucker’s Favorite See Page 13 for full description and illustration. % Lb., 12c. Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid.
1417 Whatley’s Prolific — Red Cob
A very hard, tight shucked, insect resistant corn for the coastal plain sections, where it is quite prolific. Selected stock 14 Lb., 10c.
Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
145 Early White Dent
White variety for early crop and ‘‘roasting ears.’’ 1% Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 20c. Postpaid.
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: < 139 Neal’s Paymaster—For Upper South An extra large field corn for bottomland in the mid-South and uplands in the northern part of the South. Full deep white grains. Excellent for ensilage. '% Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
144 Improved Golden Dent—Early Corn
Our Improeyd Golden Dent is Southern grown and adapted to
our soil. Strong grower, ears medium size, usually 2 per stalk. Grain rich golden yellow color, medium-sized red cob. '/% Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
{42 Hickory King—Largest Grains
(Broad Grain Type.) Good for roasting ears to follow White Dent, for meal, for general purposes and particularly good for making “lye hominy.” '% Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
146 Jarvis Golden Prolific (semi-Pro.iric) Averages 2 ears to the stalk, ears about 8 inches long, containing 14 to 18 rows of good-size yellow grains. Shell out is good. Time to maturity (hard corn) about 120 days. 1% Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.
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YOU HAD BEST GROW YOUR OWN THIS YEAR — FEEDS ARE SCARCE
TABLE COW PEAS
333 Dixie Sugar Crowder One of the earliest, most prolific and best flavored table peas for eating green and as dry shelled peas. Always bring the highest prices in town and city markets. Brown Crowder. Pkt., 15c. Lb., 40c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.
340 Large Black-Eye Peas
The standard heavy bearing, strong grow- ing, tall vined black-eye peas for easy growth in the South. Pkt., 15c. Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.00. Postpaid.
339 Early Ramshorn Peas Wilt-Resistant. Black-Eye Peas.
New Black-Eye Cowpea for wilt-infested soils. Grows 3 crops per year. Highly rec- ommended. '4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs., 70c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.
601 O-Too-Tan Soy Bean
It has made six tons of dry hay per acre in three-foot rows, dropping seed 8 to 10 inches apart. For a bean crop, drop seeds 10 to 12 inches apart, where it makes 5 to 10 bushels per acre. It is of bush form and will not climb. 5 pounds of seed will plant an acre in corn; use 10 to 15 pounds per acre in 3-foot rows. Postpaid. Eb., 35c:
600 Mammoth Yeilow Soy
There are many varieties of the SOAS Soy Beans but the Mammoth Yellow is the best, the strongest grower and heaviest yielder of seeds in the South. Grow the seeds to crush for oil and meal in Soy Bean mills. Plant 30 to 60 Lbs. per acre. Post- paid—Lb., 30c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 85c.
605 Running Velvet Beans
Heaviest yielding forage crop and legume for hay or turning under. Grand for plant- ing in corn. Extra Early running type for upper South. Plant 15 Lbs. in Corn or 30 Lbs. per acre by itself, April to June. V4 Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 40c. 5 Lbs, 75c.
(601) Single Plant of o- Too- Tan Soy Bean
SR EET Ee I a ee
For Your Protection!
Hastings has always maintained the skill and equipment necessary to pro- tect you, our good customers, in your purchases of all kinds of seeds. The new Federal and State seed laws are your further protection, but you must be positive that each bag carries the full analysis required and that the anal- ysis shows seed of good germination, vitality and relative freedom from weed pests. Be sure with Hastings’ seeds again in 1944.
eran in the South.
Stoneville 2B Beats High Production Costs
Our 1942 production: 83 bales from 61 acres. Our 1943 production: 69 bales from 61 acres.
An all-purpose, high yielding, staple cotton to grow throughout the greater portion of the cotton belt. Grows vigorously with branching habit tending to high yields. It is early in maturity, beating the boll weevil to a great extent. Good picking quality is a feature along with fairly large, many five-locked bolls averaging 65-75 to a pound, staple Better than an inch with a turnout of 37-40 per cent. Postpaid. Lb.,
Delta and Pine Cond 12 and New 1/4
The length of staple will run consistently one inch and better. They are early, prolific, have large bolls, many with 5 locks and easily picked, yet storm-resistant. The growth is open and earliness allows it to mature a good crop before weevil damage. The lint turnout is 40% or better under good conditions. They are partially wilt-resistant. These are newest strains. Lb., 30c. Postpaid.
DIXIE TRIUMPH—WILT-RESISTANT
In those sections where gray or sandy soils prevail with infesta- tions of cotton wilt, it is advisable to use a resistant variety and this is one of the best.
A strong grower, and good early producer of heavy crops of inch staple cotton of highest quality. The lint turnout is 38-40%, Dixie Triumph is a good variety to grow in the coastal plains sec- tions of the South. Lb., 30c. Postpaid.
NOTICE—COTTON SEED ORDERS TO TEXAS AND OKLA- HOMA NOT ACCEPTED.
Treat Cotton Seed With Ceresan
To insure vigorous, even, full stands of cotton all authorities recommend Ceresan seed treatment. 1 Lb. to treat 5 bushels, 75c.
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PEANUTS FOR ROASTING OR FEED
Plant 1 to 2 bus. per acre, the Spanish or bush sort thicker than Valencia Peanuts.
981 Spanish Peanut
The best variety for forage and fattening Early, heavy bearer;
es growing close, so easily cultivated. Grains or nuts are small, white color, much sweeter and finer fla- vored and much more free from ‘‘pops’”’ than the larger sorts. stock. Postpaid—Lb., 40c.
THESE ARE THE PROFITABLE SOUTHERN COTTONS NEW STAPLE COTTONS INSURE BETTER YIELDS AND PRICES FOR YOU
SEE OUR MARKET LIST FOR LARGER QUANTITY PRICES.
skins of creamy
Best recleaned seed
578 Valencia Peanut
The Valencia, coming originally from Spain, Sie desirable variety, distinct improve- ment in appearance over any variety in general use. Pods are large, close and well filled, containing 3 to 4 nuts or ker- nels, with red skins, in each pod. Of very mild, sweet, enjoyable flavor. Their hand- some appearance sells them on sight and
you will like it. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
5 Lbs., $1.75. Postpaid—Lb., 40c.
83 bales on 61 acres—Stoneville 2B at Hastings’ Farm
YOUR SOIL IS YOUR REAL INVESTMENT—MAKE IT PAY
(INOCULATE ALL LEGUME CROPS — SEE PAGE 79) How to Use Lespedeza In the South
Valuable self-seeding, annual Southern clover, growing on rich or poor soil. On poor land it has a creeping habit; on better land a bush form, making a vigorous plant, 12 to 18 inches high. Har- row seed in lightly and firm soil, or sow on surface, then scratch surface to prevent seed washing or blowing off. Makes good graz- ing. Grand for green manure by turning under; it enriches the soll and prevents ‘“‘washing”’ of hill lands. Its abundant long roots leave much yaluable nitrogenous matter to be used by following crops. In Florida sow in fall. Elsewhere South, sow spring. Broadcast 15 to 30 Lbs. per acre after inoculation. See page 79. Genuine Nitragin Lespedeza (all varieties) Inoculation, 100 Ibs. Size only 65c.
502 Perennial Lespedeza for Permanence
SERICEA—The permanent Clover for the South. At last the Southeast has a soil building legume to compare with western al- falfa. Lespedeza Sericea was introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, an oriental perennial legume which grows on poor land and acid or sour land as well as rich land. After established, it is a great drought resister with an enormous root system. It enriches the soil, lives through the winter, starts growth early in spring and gives at least 3 cuttings a season with as high as 3 tons per acre at one cutting of hay. On the Hastings’ Plantation it grew 18 inches tall the first year from seed. All kinds of stock relish the hay and it may be closely grazed.
Plant very shallow in 314 ft. rows, on a well-prepared seed bed in spring when soil becomes warm. 3 to 4 Lbs. of seed plants an acre in rows for seed purposes. Broadcast 15 Lbs. per acre with a small grain crop in the fall for hay and pasture. Cultivate seed crop shallow, keeping free from weeds and grass the first year until established, when it should produce 500 Lbs. of seed per acre. Get your start this spring. Postpaid—1 Lb., 65c.
511 Kobe Lespedeza for the Middle South
Makes a larger growth of stems, leaves and has larger seed than Common Japanese but is otherwise similar. Growth is low and spreading except in thick sands. Kobe is preferable in the main cotton belt or from southern Ark., Tenn. and coastal N. C. south. It greatly outyields the Common in hay and pasture in this territory, with the same range of distribution. Pound, 45c.
906 KOREAN LESPEDEZA
Korean is earlier, coarser and usually a heavier producer than Common. It is of most value in the northern half of the cotton belt sections. It is earlier maturing, 18-24 in. tall, stands close grazing, does well in acid soils and hay cures very quickly. Grazing season ends about Sept. ist, furnishing fine and cheap midsummer pasture. Pound, 40c. Postpaid.
516 ALYCE CLOVER—Hay and Cover
A newcomer that has surprised everybody by- its strong, vigorous growth on many different soils throughout the lower sections of the South. It is ideally suited to light sandy loam soil and yet produces rank growth on rather heavy clay. Excellent hay crop for livestock. Sow seed 5 to 8 pounds per acre, broadcast and harrow lightly to cover. Lb., 40c. Write for quantity prices.
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Legumes for Richest Hay and Soil Improvement as Well
500 Alfalfa—The Aristocrat of Legumes
Alfalfa is the most widely planted of all clover varieties in the world. Alfalfa in the upper South has produced 4 to 7 tons of the most valuable hay to the acre each year. It will grow 3 to 5 cut- tings a year and it enriches the soil. Its long branching roots pen- etrate far down, several feet, and so loosen the subsoil that it is a gigantic subsoiler, resists ‘drought, and gets plant food where other crops would be a failure. Early spring sowing is more popu- lar although fine results are obtained from fall planting. It is adapted to almost the entire upper South. Sow on high and rather dry ground and cut only when coming into bloom.
Sow in thoroughly prepared soil, broadcast or in drills, at the rate of 20 pounds per acre. Seed should be inoculated—See Page 79. We recommend the highest grade seed, 99% purity or over, Kansas grown, strongest on the market. Pound, 75c. Postpaid.
508 American Grown Red Clover
Valuable in northern part of Cotton Belt for pasture, hay and soil improvement. Even the first crop makes rich feed and hay. Sow in fall or spring, March and Sept. Postpaid—Lb., 75c.
507 White Sweet Clover or Melilotus Alba
As a land-builder it has few equals. Resembles Alfalfa and called Alfalfa’s twin sister. Grand bee food and to build up poor land. Sow 12 pounds per acre in Feb. True white-flowered, not yellow-flowered. Hulled or cleaned seed. Postpaid—Lb., 35c.
501 Alsike Clover for Moist Lands
Also called Swedish Clover. Best clover for wet lands. Similar to Red Clover but more slender stems and smaller leaves; blossoms white shading pink. Does fine with grasses for hay or pasture and grows well in Northern Cotton Belt. Postpaid—Lb., 70c. 509—WHITE DUTCH CLOVER—SEE P. 48.
CROTALARIA FOR COVER
INOCULATE CROTALARIA WITH NITRAGIN. See P. 79.
510 LATE CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS—Great cover crop for turning under, especially in the lower South. It is not reeommended for hay, because livestock do not relish eating it, but great for fruit and truck growers, not being a host for pumpkin bugs. Re- quires no fertilization, no liming, and may be grown without cul- tivation. For maximum growth, broadcast 10 to 15 Lbs. per acre on well-prepared land when frost danger is past, harrowing in lightly, while soil is moist. The yellow blossoms make beautiful cut-flowers. Scarified Seeds—Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. Postpaid.
513 EARLY CROTALARIA SPECTABILIS 2 Early strain for upper South, also especially fine for broadcasting before last cultivation in corn or cotton in lower cotton belt. Scarified—Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. Postpaid.
514 CROTALARIA INTERMEDIA
This variety makes hay that is relished by live stock. Other va- rieties listed are not edible. Heavy producer growing well on aver- age soils. Scarified. Lb., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. Postpaid.
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FORAGE CROPS FOR PROFIT IN 1944
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619 Pearl or Cattail Millet
CUT AND COME AGAIN HAY CROP. Greatest and best yielder of green forage and it continues to grow and produce through the entire season if cut frequently enough to prevent its going to seed. Rel- ished by all kinds of stock and they eat it greedily. It ought to be grown on your farm. Sow thinly in rows 3 ft. apart at the rate of 8 to 10 Lbs. per acre. Postpaid’ — Vata toG. iD. soc... 5 Lbs., $1.50.
620 BROWN TOP MILLET
GROW FOR QUAIL AND WILD TUR- KEY—A superb summer hay crop that is easily and quickly grown. Very similar to Golden Millet except it grows a little taller and has a much larger but less compact seed head. Bears very large crops of grain which makes ideal game bird feed. If left standing the hay crop provides superb cover for the birds while the seed heads shatter. Plant 50 pounds per acre. Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. Postpaid.
618 GOLDEN MILLET
TENNESSEE GROWN-—Golden Millet is an important and nutritious hay crop, rel- ished by horses and cattle. Seed thickly, not less than one bushel per acre, any time from the middle of May through July, but not too early. It matures six to eight weeks after seeding. Cut while in bloom for best hay. Postpaid—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
Forage Sorghums
583 RED TOP SGHED Popular favorite. Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
585 EARLY ae ee For early forage. Lb Oc. Lbs., $1.00.
622 TEOSINTE
CUT AND COME AGAIN HAY CROP. FOR FORAGE—Mammoth forage plant; Teosinte is planted after allt frost danger is past. Plant about 4 pounds per acre, in 3-foot rows, dropping seeds 4 to 6 inches apart. It may be frequently cut as it grows quickly again. Postpaid—Oz. Pkt., 10c. 4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 85c.
628 White Kaffir Corn
Being rapidly displaced by Hegari.
Drouth resisting grain sorghum growing 4-5 ft. high, topped with heaviest dense heads of large white grains, for excellent feeding. Drill as for sorghum 10 Lbs. per acre. Postpaid—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
400 DWARF ESSEX RAPE
For spring, fall or winter planting for quick green forage or grazing for hogs and poultry, there is nothing equal to Dwarf Essex Rape. The tops look like rutabagas and growth is similar yet larger. Rape makes no bulbous roots. Can be planted in rows like turnips, 4 pounds per acre, or broadcast 8 to 10 pounds per acre, covering by a light har- rowing. Ready for grazing in 8 to 10 weeks.
Rape can be sown with fine results from August to April. Rape grows 15 to 30 inches high. It is a splendid green feed and forage crop relished by all kinds of stock. It makes an exceptionally fine hog or sheep pasture, all stock eating it greedily, and it puts and keeps them in fine condition.
RAPE PRICES— Postpaid. '4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75.
582 Upland Rice — Try Some This Yeer
Rapidly coming to the forefront as an important home-grown food crop we call your
attention to Hastings’ Upland Rice.
It takes a very long season—better than 150 days—for maturity, so can only be suc- cessfully_grown in the southern part of the cotton belt, the coastal plains sections. Upland Rice grows vigorously in fairly rich, well drained upland soil with moisture
sufficient to grow a good late corn crop.
Our suggestion is that you experiment with a small planting this year to learn best
how to grow it under your soil conditions.
Drill seed in 214-foot rows at the rate of
50 pounds per acre at cotton planting time in spring, keeping cultivated clean at all times.
Postpaid, Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.25.
625 EVERGREEN BROOM CORN — GOOD BROOMS
Fine crop for dry-land farming where there is a market for straw for brooms, or to
make your own.
It has practically no feed value.
Neither plant nor seeds are suit-
able for feeding purposes, but straw makes excellent quality brooms.
| Postpaid—Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.50.
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4 Jerusalem Artichoke -HOG FEED
Fine for Hog Feed. Grown like Irish po- tatoes, in good soil, they produce immense yields of nourishing tubers for feed or de- licious table use.
Plant 400 pounds per acre on rich, well drained land in March and April. Drop seed
tubers every 2 feet in rows 3 to 4 feet apart. Let grow until fall, then dig as needed for pickling and table use or let hogs harvest them during fall and winter. No garden should be without a few rows for delightful pickles. Postpaid—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
Mammoth Sunflower - Poultry Feed
621 Every farm in the South ought to
grow Sunflowers for the seed. No farm where poultry is raised can afford to be without them. The yield on fairly good land is immense, 500 to 1,000 Lbs. of seed per acre being nothing unusual. As a poultry feed to give rapid growth, fine glossy plumage, and as an egg-producing
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feed we know of no other seed to equal it. When we say that a sunflower crop is profitable, we mean the Mammoth Rus- sian, which produces three to four times as much seed as common varieties. Plant as you would corn. !'4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. Postpaid.
Hegari—The New Wonder Crop
629 HEGARI— The South’s Wonder Crop
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HEGARI Really the sensation of the entire South. Hegari first attracted attention in the Southwest for its ability to make heavy grain crops in dry weather, soon be- came equally popular in the Southeast where yields of over a ton to the acre are not unusual.
Makes an enormous grain crop in many sections and better forage or silage than Kaffir or Feterita. Dwarf growth with large heads of white grains which do not shatter. Stands dry weather exception- ally well. Plant 10 Lbs. of seed per acre Postpaid—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
CHICKEN CORN
630 EGYPTIAN WHEAT — SHALLU. White seeded Chicken Corn, Shallu or Egyptian Wheat. With ease of growth, sure crop and heavy yields Chicken Corn will go a long way towards solving the poultry feed problem. The large stalk is not particularly good feed, stock do not eat it readily. It’s the cheapest chicken feed you can get. Plant 10 pounds per acre in rows 3% feet apart. Postpaid— Var iebs, lOc eb ss0c) Snebsoi0Os
615 BUCKWHEAT
Maturing in about two months. It is easily grown, desirable, and profitable for large grain yields, flower food for bees, and turned under it as a good soil improver. Buckwheat makes a fine quality of flour, the kind that goes into the famous ‘‘Buck- wheat Cakes.’’ P’pd.—Lb., 30c. 5 Lhbs., $1.
617 Chufas, Earth Almonds
Species of ground nut, easily grown, won- derful hog-fattening crop. Plant from April to June, and cultivate as for bunch peanuts. The crop can be left in the ground, the hogs to do the harvesting. Especially suitable for sandy and loamy
soils, highly recommended for the lower South. Postpaid — Pkt., 10c. Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.50.
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MAKE YOUR SYRUP AT HOME With the Cane That's Sweeping the South
592 NEW DIXIE
HONEY CANE
Get a Start of This New Wonder Cane This Year
Simply Sensational! This startling new Southern Honey Cane is by far the Sweet- est, finest quality sorghum cane ever be- fore offered for gener al growth thruout the South where juice sorghums can be grown, We hs uve grown it for three years at Hast- ings’ Plantation and not only have we found it to be the sweetest and juiciest but comparable to Hastings’ Syrup Cane in total yield of either forage or juice per acre. A true double-purpose cane. In sea- son it is medium late, following Hastings’ SY rup Cane and cultiv ated the same as that variety. Dixie Honey Cane grows very rank and
090 TEXAS SEEDED CANE
FOR SYRUP — The standard cane for syrup making in the South. Like Hastings’ Syrup Cane, it makes splendid feeding and ensilage. It grows 10 to 12 feet high. with a plenty of leav es for fodder and produces heavy tonnage per acre. It makes good
589 HASTINGS’
& lt Plant on rich land during April uITUTE or May in 4-foot rows, 12 to 15 pounds per acre. Cultivate like corn and chop out like cotton, leaving plants 10 to 12 in. apart. One seed will stool out and produce three to five stalks, 10 to 12 feet tall. It usually produces 30 to 50 bushels of seed per acre and 125 to 200 gallons of syrup per acre, of a fine fiavor and always sells well. Cut for making syrup just be- fore the seeds ripen as the plants have more sugar at that time. To save seed, cut when fully ripe. Seed heads should be cut and cured in the field. This variety produces an abundance of splendid fodder. Some
tall and has a very heavy stalk, insuring maximum tonnage. Our yearly crops grow from 12 to 14 feet tall on just average up- land red clay soil.
Experiment Station reports yields nearly double that of next highest producer. Plant a ‘‘seed patch’’ this spring and have plenty of seed for a full crop next year. Sow 12-15 pounds per acre in good soil for
heaviest yields. Be sure and order your supply early before it's all gone. One pound, 50c. Postpaid. Seed crop critically
short this season. No larger quantities offered. Order early for a small seed patch planting.
MAKES FINE SYRUP
syrup of good flavor, a bright amber color and fine syrup yield per acre. Plant and cultivate as for Hastings’ Syrup Cane and you will be well pleased. Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. Quantity prices on Current Price List.
SYRUP CANE
syrup makers run stalk and fodder through a cane crusher to save labor. This causes syrup to be darker in color than if the fod- der is pulled. Five pounds plants 1/3 acre, a good seed patch.
It is our opinion that our introduction, Hastings’ Syrup Cane, is one of the best syrup canes that can be grown. It is an All-purpose Sorghum Cane, recommended in the highest for syrup, silage, fodder and
seed.
. Hastings’ Farm Grown Seed— Prices Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs. for $1.25. Order early and be sure of a good start. See latest price list for quantity prices.
MOST SOUTHERN STATES HAVE SEED LAWS
With the passage of the new Federal seed law and the revision and rewriting of many of our State seed laws, the pur- chasers of field seeds should feel more se- cure in their purchases, PROVIDED they check and double check the required tags or labels which must accompany each shipment. These labels must show the name of the seed, its germination, where
grown, and its weed seed content.
Note these facts carefully before buying field seed from a questionable source of supply, where prices seem to be cheap! Modern recleaning machinery, fortunate- ly, takes out most of the harmful weed seeds, so our advice is to buy only from a seed house which is fully equipped. Hastings is so equipped, to be sure.
And True of Every State in the South — Keep Your "Crop"
ee a TEN MILLION DOLLAR CROP IN GEORGIA
Farmers and _ land- owners of Georgia are losing an estimated Ten Million Dollars income every year from their quail crop. By a systematic pro- gram of conservation, twelve months’ feed- ing, and protection, this finest of all game birds can be made to increase in such num- bers that hunters from all over the United States will come to Georgia for their shoot- ing. The success of any such program de- pends on the extent to which an area under game management can be made to reach its maximum game population. Whatever specialized knowledge is necessary will be gladly furnished by the Rangers of the Di- vision of Wild Life of the State of Georgia or by your County Agents. The plots de- sirable for the game crop are mostly waste lands of little use to the farm in their present state or areas on which conditions
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favorable to game can be produced without interfering with the present crop.
Quail are as much a crop of the soil as are cotton, corn and peas. Very little time or work is needed to make quail pay a larger income to the farmer than the peach crop. Plant a small strip around your fields and woods border. Bene, because of its large production of seeds, is excellent for this type of border planting. In fence corners Lespedeza Sericia and Sesbania, as well as Bene, will furnish food and cover for many birds. Plant any of the lespede- zasS on worn out and eroded soil. These fine legumes will not only furnish food for birds but will enrich your land and curb erosion. On badly eroded areas, Lespedeza Sericia and Kudzu are best suited as they furnish food and cover in addition to their land building and erosion stopping quali- ties. Small patches of Egyptian Wheat and Sorghum will furnish food for birds and chickens. Brown Top Millet is one of the best known foods for attracting doves. —(Courtesy State of Georgia, Division of Wild Life.)
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632 Hastings’ Tall Bene
Attracts and feeds wild birds, especial- ly quail and partridges. Tall annual herb, about 4-6 ft. high, flowers fol- lowed by seed pods which shatter oily seeds in great profusion. These seeds are relished by poultry and game birds. The parched seeds are used in confec- tionery. Try it this year. Drill 5 Lbs. per acre in 3 ft. rows when frost danger is past. Oz., 10c. '4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.40. Postpaid.
636 SESBANIA—Builds Soil
Practically a native to the South this great summer legume of rank growth is com- ing to prominent notice as a rebuilder of worn-out lands and a superb quail feed at the same time. Plant scarified seed from May to July, broadcasting 20-30 pounds per acre. Postpaid. Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00.
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How You Can Have a Better Southern —
Hastings’ Lawn Grass, properly planted and cared for, will make your house into ‘‘The Home Beautiful.”’
When to Plant
Our finest lawns are made during cool months. As soon as weather cools off until early spring is time to sow seed. Allow grass to become established without freez- ing weather if you can. Where there are trees, establish grass before or after leaves fall. Lawn grasses, except Bermuda, may be planted all fall and winter until late spring
nure and 50 Lbs. of fertilizer to each 1,000 square feet (50x20 ft.). Rake thor- oughly, mixing fertilizer with soil and working the surface smooth and level.
Grass needs food and water. For soil to hold water and food, there must be plenty of humus or vegetable matter in the soil. For poor, sandy or heavy clay soils we must haul in woods earth or rich garden top-soil or we must add humus to the soil
convenient way. Grass seed needs only to be pressed into a firm seed bed—not cov- ered with soil.
In active growing period, mow the lawn weekly, fertilize every six weeks, broad- casting 25 lbs. for each 1,000 square feet, and keep watered whenever necessary.
Bermuda Grass
The best summer grass in the South is
—the earlier the better. Bermuda Grass will start growth only in warm soil and weather. Plant it from May thru August in mid-South, earlier and later in lower South.
Prepare Soil Well
Spade or plow soil 8 in. deep. Remove rocks, roots and litter. Where shady there is frequently moss, showing acid condition, To correct this, apply 100 Lbs. of Hydrated Lime per 1,000 square feet and rake it in 2 or 3 weeks before planting seed.
Apply i100 Lbs. of Pulverized Sheep Ma-
a thick, velvety
we have. Granulated Peat Moss and Peat Humus are the best and purest forms of humus. See Page 80. Work humus in soil. Soak good. Let soil settle before planting.
Seed Sowing
5 Lbs. of seed will plant 1,000 sq. ft. (50x20 ft.) of lawn with most grasses. Rye Grass takes 10 Lbs. Plant plenty of seed to have
fully so not to skip spots. casting seed, roll the seeded surface with a roller, or firm the surface in some other
Bermuda and it should be seeded in the summer in sunny places. Bermuda grass is brown in winter and spring, so for a year-round green lawn with Bermuda, merely scratch Sheep Manure and Bone Meal into Bermuda sod in the fall or winter and broadcast Evergreen Mixture, Rye Grass or Kentucky Blue Grass over the closely mowed Bermuda sod, scratch it in with a sharp rake and roll it firmly and soak thoroughly. Green grass quickly ap- pears and lasts until summer, when Ber- muda crowds out the winter grass.
Sow seed care- After broad-
A good lawn must be frequently mowed, fed and watered.
550 HASTINGS’ FINEST EVERGREEN LAWN GRASS MIXTURE—FOR UPPER SOUTH
Our finest, most satisfactory lawn grass for the upper South. It stays Evergreen the year round in properly prepared soil and if watered thoroughly during the summer. It grows off quickly, has a rich green color, fine texture, is slightly creep- ing, smooth and velvety. It really makes a luxuriant green carpet and years of experience has proven it to be the best of all lawn mixtures.
In the lower South, it makes the finest textured fall, winter and spring lawn. It is the best also to plant on Bermuda sod each fall for winter grass. Our own special formula mixture. You can get it only direct from Hastings’.
Hastings’ Evergreen Grass—Lb., 55c. 5 Lbs., $2.50.
10 Lbs., $4.75. Postpaid
555 HASTINGS’ SHADY LAWN GRASS
UPPER SOUTH MIXTURE—For shady places in the upper half of the cotton belt and farther north. It makes a wonderful winter and spring grass carpet and stands hot, dry summers in shady places better than other grasses. This. is our famous Evergreen Mixture with the addition of Poa trivialis and Creep- ing Bent Grasses, the best grasses known for shady places. Hastings’ Shady Lawn Grass—Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.75.
10 Lbs., $5.25. Postpaid.
531 HASTINGS’ HULLED BERMUDA
ORDER Aa te ONLY PARTIALLY RELEASED U. S.—SUPPLIES VERY LIMITED
For ett yee Pasture. Most valuable grass for the South.
Bermuda stands drought and scorching summer sun better
than any other variety, has a creeping, spreading habit,
stands roughest use and is indispensable for sunny locations.
Why waste time and money on blue grass and mixtures in the Southern half of the cotton belt and farther South when Bermuda grass will give ideal results, needing only a fairly good soil and top dressing with Peat Humus twice a year (April and October) for a beautiful and really permanent lawn for many, many years.
Hastings’ Hulled Bermuda seed sprouts in a week if soil is | moist, almost as quickly as Rye Grass. This is our famous Ber- | muda with the almost water-tight hulls removed, previously believed impossibie. It is revolutionizing Bermuda lawn plant- ing with its quick, sure results.
Sow 3 Lbs. to each 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn, fairway, athletic or aviation field. Use 20 Lbs., per acre for pasture. Plant seed after ground is thoroughly warm, May to August in the middle South. Bermuda will not germinate in cool soil. Postpaid. Pound, $1.50. Price subject to change without notice.
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Choice Southern Lawn and Grass Seeds
909 WHITE DUTCH LAWN CLOVER
FOR LAWNS. Although not a grass and recommended princi- pally for permanent grazing in fields and pastures Hastings’ Ex- tra Quality White Dutch Clover is used extensively to supple- ment various lawn grasses and mixtures in making heaviest green turf to last for many years and to stand rough treatment. Sow just before or just after the lighter materials at The rate of 2 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Does well throughout the South, as well as farther north. All permanent pasture mixtures should have some White Clover. By itself it makes good grazing for cattle and sheep. It is perennial, covering the ground with a thick mat of vigorous plants and sometimes lies comparatively dormant, so it should be mixed with other clovers or grasses. Succeeds best on moist ground or during a wet season. Use 20 pounds per acre or half that in a mixture. Fancy Seed. Post- paid—Lb., $1.00. 5 Lbs., $4.75. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
930 BERMUDA GRASS (Unhulled)
For Lawn and Pasture. Identical with Hulled Bermuda except without the seed hulls removed. Germinates in 20 to 30 days with proper soil moisture. Succeeds on all sunny soils, heavy clay to sand, and furnishes abundant pasturage or most substantial lawns and athletic fields. Sow 5 Lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. of lawn; 40 Lbs. per acre for pasture. Lb., $1.00. Subject to change. HULLED BERMUDA SEED ON PAGE 47.
945 RED TOP OR HERD’S GRASS
For Lawn and Pasture. Valuable grass with leaves narrow, becoming very narrow with lawn cultivation. Plants slightly creeping, ideally growing 2 ft. high in early fall. Grows on all soils but best on low, stiff, moist land. Holds well in summer if repeatedly mowed; stands wet weather and overflowing. Val- uable for winter pastures. Sow 15 Lbs., per acre or 5 Lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. for lawns.
Fancy Grade. Postpaid—Lb., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. Write for Larger Quantity Prices. ;
932 HASTINGS’ WINTER RYE GRASS
AMERICAN GROWN. The Winter Grass for all the South. Superior to foreign grown Italian and English Rye Grass seed. Our fancy seed is heavier and more plump, full of vitality, quick to start and strong in growth. It is a fast-growing an- nual grass with long flat leaves, growing in tufts if left uncut. It is valuable to dairymen for winter and spring grazing, but its greatest use is for winter and spring laws.
Scratch seed in Bermuda sod for green lawn until the Bermuda comes out again in summer. By itself it makes a delightful green lawn, in sun or shade, all fall, winter and spring. It stands repeated mowing on lawn or golf greens. Sow 10 Lbs. pers 1,000 sq. ft. (50x20 ft.) for lawn; 50 Lbs. per acre for pasture.
Hastings’ Fancy Seed—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.25. Postpaid. Write for Quantity Prices.
933 KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS
For Lawn and Pasture. Ideal for golf fairways and_ putting greens; makes the sweetest and best pasture grass. Maximum growth in spring and early summer. Deep vivid green, leaf blades very narrow and plants are slightly creeping. Ideal growth is 12 inches if left uncut. Recommended for upper South and northward as a permanent grass. Our Fancy grade is essential for Southern conditions. Sow 5 pounds per 1,000 square ft. of lawns; 40 pounds per acre for pasture. Postpaid — Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.75.
Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
535 CHEWING’S FESCUE SHADE GRASS
FESTUCA RUBRA. A superb grass to grow in rather shaded areas and even on fairly acid soil and under other unfavorable condi- tions. The plants grow low and make a good dense turf when well cared for on well prepared soil. Sow 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet for lawns. Postpaid. Pound, $1.00.
ZOYSIA MATRELLA
Zoysia matrella, sometimes called Manila Grass, Zoysia_or Won- der Grass, was introduced to this country from the Orient by the United States Department of Agriculture. We have seen ex- perimental plantings from the Department of Agriculture in the State of Alabama at Auburn, Alabama, and in the State of Geor- gia at Experiment, Georgia, and at many other places. ‘ Zoysia matrella has a fine leaf, is dark green, like blue grass, in color, and produces a very dense sod which looks and feels like a thick cushioned rug. It produces such a mat of grass and roots that it crowds out weeds and foreign grass, and even in full sun will frequently crowd out Bermuda Grass.
— MANILA GRASS
Unfortunately Zoysia matrella does not make seed and we offer only the thick sod from which sprigs or divisions are made to plant the lawn, One square yard is enough for about 500 square feet, more if handled carefully. It must only be planted on rich, well prepared, well drained soil, otherwise it will not be satisfactory. If interested, send for our complete bulletin de- scribing this interesting new grass for the South.
Price: One equate yard, $5.50; 5 yards, $25.00; f.o.b. Nursery. For express aaupment only, preferably to within 250 miles of Atlanta for quick delivery. hipments will be made beginning April 1 for upper South. Earlier, if preferred, in lower South.
PASTURE AND HAY GRASSES FOR THE SOUTH
553 Carpet Grass for the Lower South
Carpet Grass is one of the most valuable pasture grasses for the lower South. It grows on poor sandy soils better than Bermuda and does well on most any soil with a fair amount of moisture. It
_ spreads rapidly, stands closest grazing and heavy trampling. For
lawns and golf courses it will make a heavy sod and the closer it is cut the better it grows. It also does well in pastures with Bur Clover and Japan Clover, these giving all year grazing. Sow 10 pounds per acre for pasture, twice this for lawns, from early spring until July. Write for Prices.
534 Dallis Grass—Best for Pasture Use
PASPALUM DILATATUM—This Grass furnishes hay or pasture all the year in the far South. However, in the cotton belt it fur- nishes two hay cuttings of fine quality, the second cutting heavier and finer than the first. It stands light frosts and does well on most any soil with a plenty of moisture except dry sandy soil. It stands close grazing remarkably well and grows from early spring until killing frost. Sow in March and April, earlier in the lower South, on well-prepared land. Plant 8 Lbs. of seed per acre. Write for Prices.
5371 Johnson Grass for Lots of Hay
While considered a pest in many parts of the South, it is recognized as one of our most valuable hay and forage plants. In places where it can be controlled and kept from spreading into cultivated fields there is no other perennial grass which makes such enormous yields of hay. It should be cut or mowed just when seed heads begin to form, and furnishes about three cuttings per season. There is a great demand for the hay, as it is relished by all stock, especially horses. Plant 50 Lbs. per acre in early spring or early fall to give you a permanent summer pasture and hay crop forever. It is very hardy and no matter how close it is grazed it will grow and make an excellent quality of hay on most any kind of soil. Postpaid— Lb., 35c¢
35c. FOR ALL GRASSES SEE LARGER QUANTITY PRICES ON
546 Timothy—The Standard Hay Crop
The most important hay and pasture grass for the northern part of the South and farther north. It is a coarse, vigorous plant with very broad leaves; grows 3 feet in summer on rich land. Sow 30 Lbs. per acre. Postpaid—Lb., 35c.
548 FINEST SUDAN GRASS
MAKES HEAVY CROP OF HAY QUICKLY IN SOUTH
Sudan grass was brought to the United States from Egypt in 1909. We can best describe it by saying that it has all the good qualities of Johnson Grass with a lot more of its own added, and while it looks like an extra tall-growing strain of Johnson Grass it has not the creeping underground stems. Sudan is an annual grass requiring reseeding every year. It can no more become a pest on your farm than can sorghum or cowpeas. Once killing frost comes it is dead and another seeding is necessary the next year.
With us, planted in rows for seed, it grows 6 to 7 feet high. Sown broadcast for hay crop growth is about 4 feet high, furnish- ing two heavy cuttings, and with the seasons favorable a third one is obtained. Four tons of dried hay per acre will not be an ex- ceptional yield in the Southeast. It is easily cured and should be cut when first coming into bloom. Hay is much softer than John- son Grass, stems more slender and leafy. In feeding value it ranks high and will go far in providing a much more satisfactory forage crop and easily handled cured hay than sorghum and peas.
Sudan Grass is a wonder in its ‘‘stooling out’’ qualities.
For hay crop, broadcast or close®drill 30 to 35 Lbs. per acre. For growing a seed crop for your own future use, plant thinly in rows 18 inches apart, using 5 to 6 Lbs. of seed per acre. Plant Sudan Grass as soon as danger from frost is past. Recommended for the Cotton Belt and as far north as the Ohio River. Genuine Sudan Seed. Postpaid—Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. See Quantity Prices. SPECIAL COLORED PRICE LIST. WRITE FOR A COPY
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1944 VEGETABLE PLANTING CALENDAR
of this latitude planting will be earlier and in the upper South of
This planting schedule is given to make planning a garden and keeping it producing—EASY. Naturally, planting time varies as one goes north or south. In the extreme South, most vegetables may be planted through the winter months but this calendar is based on the middle South or Cotton Belt, about the latitude of Macon, Ga., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Greenville, Miss., Dallas, Tex. South
course later.
New York-Chicago latitude averages about one
month later; Ohio River territory about 15 days later than this calendar.
Depth of planting is for medium loamy soils.
plant seed a little deeper, less deeply in heavy soils.
In sandy soils,
Seed for How Lbs. Seed Distance | Plants NAME OF VEGETABLE 50 feet usually to sow between apart Depth Time to Plant Ready of row planted an acre rows in row to plant to Use
Artichoke, Tubers fae Tee sais Soot We d BF EGC Deu COMA DUeeteteleteserarersbere 6 mos. Asparagus ....... - 32 0Z...||. Drills ....)\.. 5 .-|/Mar., Apr... 3 yrs. Asparagus Roots ... -25 rts...|.In Beds..|.. ; =| DECastOMWAD Ke n1e)--1-- .|2 yrs. Renns me ushteriew tc ces nos | a. 14 lb....|.Drills A Mar. to Aug. 6-9 wks. Beans, Pole... .....-..-: Se pss se Drills as t.-n- |Apr. to Aug: 8-13 wks. TVICLES) ge GRE AGASS Or Sposa ae % o2z...|.Drills , 52 a4 1 ..|Mar. to Sept. 8-11 wks. Broccoli ........+-+++--++- ..-1 pkt...|.Transplant). .4 re Be , pointe n= | Man itomwAp resem cuccrr: 3 mos. Brussels Sprouts ......-- |...1 pkt...|.Transplant). .1 Bae S ft 6 in....|Mar. to Apr., July to Sep.|4 mos. Cabbage Seed ..........:. Ee etepict .Transplant|..14 lb..... Soeacorttse 14-24 in DENIM. 7-1 | DCCs tO) WaT Te crereielerer« -/ai- 4 mos. Cabbage Plants .......... WSS SOT Godes .In Rows..}..10,000 pls}...2-3 ft.. 14-24 in 3 in. .|Feb.-Apr., July, Aug....|3-4 mos. Cantaloupe .........-----|... TL Peller So|[ainey IGUAL hen sor ...5-6 ft.. imi esee Bie bier eine. May, mulune ieee eenorne 3 mos. Romarntn. acne es ics oc. Sele pictaen | SO rsmea aca ool DSsn peed) ft DY itiacaslbas TeVin®: 2. ||Mars torSept:. «.. wesc 8-10 wks. Rear MOWeT Mo ei. aevete os = .-L pkt...|.Transplant|. .14-% lIb..|...3 ft.... Dette OAM. eters] Wart utOVADYe cjaietelersiclebereratate 3 mos. CIEE. aS SGReN Osc omc eee TS pt.) DOS meee teen) |peiea, obese. Gainer WA Shi oon Witiny JNbEy Gockoaooodccs 4 mos. CELDT ganna sc cmOnte deratne ..1l pkt...|.Transplant|..14 lb. Seer ats 4-6 in.- be sn Wie INES “Sogo gocdoss06 4-5 mos. Chard, Swiss ...-...--.. ..l oz....|.Drills ....|..8-10 lbs Sd) ARR 6 © 2-4 in Labo 550 Mar. to Sept. Ist........ 8-11 wks. CUO Aa eases pel DKC nib Tabs .s|l ell on dende ...4-6 ft.. Bh ditsgoale IgbSoaos| WENA dbbi@ssngobodcooo os 3 mos. Collard Plants ......... SOO mrinrers -In Rows. .|..10,000 pls}...3 ft.....]... 18 in 3 in.....|/Feb.-Apr., July, Aug....|3-4 mos. Gollard Seed 22... - 4. -- - pK: . Transplant]. .14-16 lb..]...2-3 ft.. .18 in 14 in....|Feb.-Apr., July, Aug....|3-4 mos Corn, Garden, Pop...... -1 pkt SDrilish- 2 14 bs: ..3-4 ft.. 6 in US Godly “1Ko) ditihyanconscpac ct 3 mos Bostbhettice® .f eras. os oth % oz...|.Transplant|..1 lb...... 352} tile ao seh oe 10 in Jominess.| Mare, to: septs oo. ance cine 2-3 mos. Cress .....-..++-...------ --1) 0z..-.|-Drills’...-|-.10 Ibs....|.::18 in... 3 in.. 1% in....|Feb., Mar., Sept......... 5 wks. uCiIMbers. = Seles eee. Soto. 1 pkt. SIRES = ela) el Seerelin 4-5) tee .3-4 ft Ins ooo MEN awit copeDoHoUaeDD Eggplant Seed .........../... 1 pkt...|.Transplant|..14-%% lb..|...3-316 ft.| .18-24 in 61
Eggplant Plants ......... |. Ln irs eae 1 In Rows 7,500 pls.|...3-314 ft i
Endive B i 4-5 lbs Ses Pink 1. 4 i
Fetticus, Corn Salad 10-12 lbs.|...18 in.. i
Gherkins EN paacon BEART teeter | eas i
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Horseradish Roots ....... | sate DU relate ot .In Rows..|..20,000 pls oh Hie Hasiboo WU tsou Sadlocs PY. thas Se ero Meéebs, eMarketer 6-12 mos. Kale or Borecole ......... !...% oz...|.Transplant|..4-5 lbs...|... pete oso bec 18 in WS Tao ooEKElE UG) COARSER co Goodado 3-4 mos. LG TUOS StF yi BARS ee Ae |...2 pkts..|.Transplant]..14 Ib.....]... Sein eyes [h ac (ebay scrgton lane Tee sy veyel Viale cA DY onan eee enitetsia ate 8-10 wks I aa claceai aw aktamns os%i| 6.5 a4, ),0Z... «| sDrillsi)) 2 s|<3-4Ibsss- (0-2 TED Tiel loo i Mee.) 4] Mar eA pre, SeDebsnieemte a 4-5 mos LUG GS) Ss 3h ES Re cee eee 1 pkt - Transplant}. .3-4 lbs...!...12-24 in Joa ENE EWG TIA NescaooKdGoKS 2-3 mos SR Bindi 9 RES. 5 5 Ss nee ee 16 0z...|.Drills -....}..4-5 Ibs...|... 1S hinge = |\ao 5 a Warton O Cisse eer ra 4-6 wks Dish SSS Rene soe \5aeto7 102 EDrills 5 cabot 0-12 bs: |-) 34a ft’. 2/5 S| AtpE iMlay/ asses eee 3-4 mos RORIDR ES TN eet fete eee oie asriete i leifol 2 fepktaeDrillsiase cjeeos4 eIDSse |e. ES eg bide -|Sept., Oct., Mar., Apr...|3-5 mos OG ERS ae | Oe eee ei pict 100 ....|.In Rows..|..60,000 pls}...1-2 ft...|... Decktoe Apres seit +----|3 mos. PMIGMA SEES yee oe ow spin | oy2 1 Ib.....|.In Rows. .|..8-12 bu..!...1-2 ft...]... SISEDEa LOA DIaca erect 3-4 mos PIGUESy, Gee Te Cease ee Gee 2 pkts..|.Drills ....|..3 lbs..... |...12-18 in 4|Mars Apr. “Augeessss: 3-4 mos ESNIPS Aan. Sec se. |: Seapets <1 SOnilisa ss sujeeDMbStena aloe Dit ageless = Mar SAY eae 4-5 mos verge (Cong ll Co ABR sero aoe 1 lb....|.Drills ....}..60-120 lbs!...1-3 ft Mars tomMay nonsense. a 7-9 wks Peas, Cow or Field.......|... WADE. 3 SDrills se. |-250-O0 IDSs} ocd ta. tose oe Maya tOmAU psn crete iste 3 mos. LOE on See ee Gael Ee 1 pkt...|.Transplant|..%4 lb...... Sh THe 5 Srullaos op Atpr tose janeiro ctete 3-4 mos Pe Tsai, Chinese Cabbage.|...1 pkt...|.Transplant|..%4-16 Ib.. Eten eleet at LOR Sy WICKS COR Se aos cqoGD 3-4 mos Potatoes, Irish, Tubers Le -In Rows..|..500 lbs... |...3 ft.....]... Mar., Apr., July, Aug..../3 mos Potatoes, Sweet, Plants 5 In Rows 6,000 pls ic Sion bole ie eS bl pesos bese ae ad Amc In Hills =ZRIDS: coe 8-10 ft. UL GSS ee e524 Seidel Slee Drills ....]}.. 8-10 lbs..|... eT Chorin |e LT ae Ase (nls laletaseiploge oie si) oie Drills si ee 4-102 IDs) | -sl—25 tte 2 | Bcc Rhubarb or Pie Plant. Bed, Row}..4,800 rts.|...3 ft.. EEE 5 Rao es omgoosa| poe Drills ....|..2-4 lbs Eel besctyovel a0 37 BUA} Tess 5 code to SoeeeEe Ape Drills -6-8 lbs SiN eres |e B SDTETO TES BOSE So aboaciod bee Drills -10-15 Ibs IER io ollboe .|Feb.-May; Sept., Oct..../4-7 wks Spinach, New Zealand....|.... Drills ....|. .8-10 lbs PERL THES | oe Apri-Jiily4 siaetceteoraioe 2 mos. Squash, Summer .........]...} .|-In Hills..|..3-4 lbs AN ttt Apr -Juine eceemeaneter 2-5 mos PREINIALO | MA blake <ijaty sls ve a |e .|-Transplant}..14 Ib.. 3-4 Tt ene Mars AGI et vtec ete ne 3-4 mos. PRPIMALO ME TANItS Ghee oc hon |e ee, -In Rows..|.-.6,000 pls 3-4 ft eyo | May, uilime, WAU Paso en ies 3 mos. CS ele seictteeic fao t. lena OZ. S| SDrilis es) .l402-40lbss 1-2 ft “|Web r-Septs citieraccaarcieitete 8-10 wks G@urmip Greens. ....5./.... jae OZ 85s) 2srOad casts |-7-4-6u1bS:.. |teliiee-otlete > roe) | MED te SEDUl ca cracdoche ree 4-6 wks Mirizermelon: 222 46-.. 0. 2. hows jie soe SET elt Mey Se ee bis RS) Sd esenie oc EE ite cellesos bibego WEN Jibs" 6 oso sn eosng 3-4 mos Grass, Lawn, 1,000 sq: ft..|...5 Ibs....|.Broadcast.|..150:Ibs...].......0.2..[eccccceeeseclecs A/G hinte|S6pts—Nlarie saeco 1-2 mos
CROP Wt. Bu Seed Acre Time to Plant CROP Wt. Bu Seed Acre Time to Plant PMMSER ECU siete aii aio =iei>intvian< s « Feb., Sept Corn, Milo Maize....... 50 lbs 8-10 lbs
rtichokes, Jerusalem . .50 Mar.-Apr. Cowpedsire eee sane GOMIDSi eee 60 lbs Beans, Mung... .:.)... WEN AAI hie LOO ZIET EW aagpgdedddoonanosedodneos sc 10 lbs Beans, Large, Soy...... Apr.-June Meteritay cic. science e 50 lbs.. 8-10 lbs Beans, Small Soy........ Apr.-June Grass, Sudan .......... 40 lbs.. HSE IVELVEE eters c)-era)e.0.s Apr.-June Grass, Bermuda (Hulled)............... 20 lbs ESE boot dCORC ee Se SR ABE ee nCesn MartoMavae. Grassi PaStureiic. cattacrmiss siecle tetelire Buckwheat. 6520.50. 20%. . Mar.-Apr. Hegari, in drills........ 50 lbs 8-10 lbs Cane, Sorghum ......... Aprs-JUnes: . LeSpPedezar ne sues ccveer-loi settee tines ae 15-30 lbs 25 Hl Saat) ee Apr.-June Millet, Golden Br. Top...50 (01h 1 are Apr sUunes Millet earl. sera. 50 1b Clovers, Most ..........; Feb.-Oct IP CATNULES) ia tieee chet serevs rie cece 25 lbs 25-50 lbs Corn, Chicken, Broom.. ADIs OUTIC ere RANG Rens or ervaiviae eters 50 Ibs AOU S saat erers Aug Corn, Field, Roasting... Mari Sine = s SeSbaniat©...2) 0.0 accretion el 20-30 lbs Oni ISAM i. esd et. 5 Mar.-July SOnNMOWer ee se eee ce Ree oan 10 Ibs
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1944 FLOWER SEED PLANTING TABLE
This planting schedule is given to make planning a garden and Depth of planting may be slightly varied with soil density—that keeping it producing—EASY. Naturally, planting time varies as is, on light or sandy soils seeds are planted slightly deeper than one goes North or South. In the extreme South, most flower seeds on heavy or clay soils. The calendar is based on medium garden may be planted through the winter months but this calendar is or medium loamy soils.
based on the middle South or Cotton Belt, about the latitude of For earliest flowers for home or market, plants need protection Macon, Ga., Tuscaloosa, Ala., Greenville, Miss., Dallas, Texas. from late frosts and grow off much faster in loamy, well fertilized South of this latitude planting will be earlier and in the upper and prepared soil. Granulated Peat Moss, spread lightly over the South of course later. New York-Chicago latitude averages about seed bed, flats or pans, protects young seedlings from sun and dry- one month later; Ohio River territory about 15 days later. ing winds, conserves moisture and keeps the soil from crusting. This table is for middle South climate and conditions. Allowances must be made. It is only a general guide. Abbreviations: T, tender; H, hardy; H H, half-hardy; A, annual; B, biennial; P, perennial. Months are numbered: 1, January; 2, February, etc. * Following name denotes flowers suitable for rock gardens, which may be planted from seeds. Others may also be used.
- Height of Shape of Color of Good Cut Location | Months to | Months to| Blooming
NAME Plant Plant Flowers Flowers Sun-Shady Transplant) Months Abronia, HHA .......... . 6- 9in...}|..trailing..|yellow, pink]..... MOS so0g/oc Noob loos callnoeons to Heres UD ers |feteterneite OSLO Ageratum, HHA*....... . 4-24-in...]... bushy...], blue, white]..... yes....|.. SS Sll5ne SGdiGoonotlstsccon 4-5....|.......6-11 Alyssum, HHA, HPx....|.. 2-12in...|.spreading.|...white....)..... MNS Go dias edging...|... MEDAN Wer |osietasi ge Onl Amaranthus, TA ........ PE 2A-GU Aven Ce DUS Welton sree ed Nereera| emia fair...|..bedding..}... cals t Clejele Ee Oereretes| letnieteraiers =a O Anagallis, A ........ elce [Pee oot OrM ver | pe US Diyieteral peer MOR Logon las sc yes..../..beddin&. .|-.. 6 Maree UH Mieteral lefetereseia aL O Anchusa, HA ........... Me > Ae 5) bushy...|.light blue.|..... sKeEbodo| Koo border...]... nooo andulloosds Ubnesall oFodbos 6-10 Anchusa, HP) si) .c sce. ce. os Orta tce Du shiyerera| soe (MISE Sol odes yes....|...border...|...shady...}....2-4,9...1,. Bea} ail ae Weeea=G Anthemis, HP........... On ALAN yelling CLCC Leelee) |.in's Wellner | cteicicr- Wee Gasd 5 -5, 9-10..|.......5- 9 Antigonon Vine, HHP..|.8-10ft.....|... WMO Goodlase PU eee ie yeSerieee| oes climbing.]..sunny....|.... B85 odadlfdoc thin..... aieretelntene 7-10 Antirrhinum, HA*...... -142- Oft...|... bushy...]...many....|.../. yes....|.. bedding..]|.... anodillssanesetnsodllocoasetboanl|bsnoon deat Aquilegia, HP .......... . 24-48 in... |..branchy..|... several..|..... VeSec. alias borders...].... Ristevalll (slacctale oso nteteten|(eietare VO-19 ool tices wie ane: Aarioun eeeas cope. sees . 18-24in...]... bushy...|. blue-white (yas BESS =a Sagan Sa son Cts Fa ine clump...|}..rosy pink. ASEGrS Anse ce <cstemicsice eins 2 .d2-30)in.. |). DUSI YY.) «|||... Manye .. Balloon Vine, A ........|.-. 8-10ft....|.... vine....]...white... BASH Ad sietemieiniaeiciesinie . 18-30 in... |....erect...|...many....|.. Balsam Apple, A ....... 5 13 ft... |....vine....] .orangefr..|..... MOAG05dloa novelty... fevers Baptista eel tee eer -.,-3 ft,....]..bushy....]... LUC teeta | terre WA Soodlhe bedding..|]..sunny....].... Bartonia, HAx.......... Sed Ost Ao Meare rere bushy...|...yellow...]..... yes....|!.. border... Brachycome, HHA*..... Sy Zanes | ee DUSD Yate oles: several..j..... fair....|. edging... |.....cool... Browallia, TAx......... .. _12in...|..branchy..|.blue, white}......no...]. i Se any, vated | eros e Gactuss Eee Smilers [lciS= Gum. oc enects..|=eseveralecc|ice SolWsooodioon pots..../...sunny...|.... Calendula, HA ......... ..12-36 in... |...bushy...].. yellows: ..|...6 Yesuceslen ine ee Pelldeas 3 Bocca ||oc 6-11 CAVIONEINs EULA. etre loa: ..12-36 in... |...bushy...}.. yellows...}..... yes....|.. ing. .|% . SUDNY...|.ss.« Canary Bird Vine, HA...|... 10ft...|.... WAL TV ees ee yellow...|..... mMOwetcalae i é 3 Candytuft, HA ......... Sed 2-1Siinie ew. | DUSDIY0e «| coke TTY pepetoic| ore stares Go adlos eves AS cose eR~ooallaqsas 3 Candytuft, HPx......... . 10-12 in...|..branchy..|....white...}..... WiC Srererei|iets i | eens S LLM TD, 0) eel Deda (Orrin UNS ss545565asnq00s5 Seplie Ps |S SanOrxe agg |IGeantbin7o sedignaoe MMOS asod|5 4 bedding..|... Robaollenoos 4-5.... .7-11 Canterbury Bells, HA...|.. 24inm...|... bushy...|...many....|.....fair...|..border...|... selel|siateis S07 300 . Canterbury Bells, HB, HP}. .18-42 in... |...bushy...|]...many....|..... PAI alee border...J...sunny...|.... Bh Doosailoancc A-Diecie | eels = slelaOnd Cardinal Climber, HHA..|.. 20 ft....]... WLC ierefele poole soudullsdds ..no....|.climbing..|... Soollanoo ck! 4-5 or thin|.......7-10 Carnation, HHP ........ SSR ESI RS SHIA SEIU onal somrbeyanodloasos YES/..0 ofaifine bedding..|]...sunny...]..... sene|eeees4-5....].---2--6-10 Celosia, HHA ........... . 24-36 in... |...bushy...}.red, yellow]..... fair...|..bedding..}... Ze cll etem se 5....|..-.-thin...}... ...-6-11 Centaurea) HA, HP °..2..). -24-361n-... |. {.erect...|.. oman... joe. Wiesiericlics bedding..|... WeoalsooceZemnnsalloooss thin...].......6- 9 Cerastium, HP*x........ .. 4- 6in...|..creeping..|...white...|... .-NO.....|..rockery.. ee ...|..4-5, 9-10..|.......4, 5 Cheiranthus, HBx...... pe aS-LOWM:22)|2- sDUSI ye-| SeOrAnge. |) eel Olle siera (sere rockery..|...sunny...].. “2 ani 4- DUO! el erisiee One Chrysanthemum, HA ....]}..24-36in...|...bushy...].. se DOAGIN SS ailfo SUT a areateiet!OrOatelelai|lalelaiera thin.. Pancosat(sle Glavin HAs. cceeciin ices al p-GOMNE. ofl sys DUSM Yer ec border Cleome;phtAr. -ci-stasyara-ieei . 36-48 in... |..branchy.. Clove Pinks, HPx...... 3g UPB Sails OND Colligo dn Cobea Scandens, TA ....|..15-30ft....]....vine....]... r Colepia eens 2 erieh <eleteioles ecie-24 Ane. @) |, SDUSD Yc) s..0 Thi Corcopsiser ea. eee . 18-36 in...|...bushy...|... yellows Cornflower, HA, HP....|.. 1- 3ft...|....erect....|... ASI ie ate Lasso on be Bits f by. O ARAB on AS-127ane la ee busiiye. cls. Croralaniay AS melee alae SAVER RDU On| eal OU oanlboe ea eaborderseelene Crotalaria TP cece .. 4- 8ft...|..branchy..|... i { Cuphea WPA woes sre ir-iue 1O}ine =| eebusby-)- joe Redi el |-\ee tO ser | DOO Gin earl eleieaLl Veto: Serer Cynoglossum HA, HHP.|..18-24in...]|...bushy...|.blue, pink.|.....yes....|..border....}...sumny...|..... Cypress Vine, TA ...... ..10-18 ft... .].... vine....|.red, white. |.. climbing. Eri Fina) ee eR oede 5 sel Ha Pa SBA lane bushy...]... ..bedding..}... SORT Sh PAR ease oe ..10-30 in... |... bushy...]/white, pink edging...].... Delphinium, HP ........ BOAO OAT a ao"| orate LA ater vere| oot blues...}..... yes borders...|... Voovaso| terete Dianthus, HA, HPx..... pe A=TMeers)| one bisliyeealecic IMAM YH eie':|Sersce yes....|..bedding..|]... APIS CUB MEE Aw aia.n cian deloiate S204-3GNnee. |c sRlendere. aloe ee DlUueeseaiceeoe yes Digitalis, HB-HP........ , 730-48 im... |: .erect.- ||. : TOAD Viele il stare -.yeS...-|.. border... 02: eclivstere| leis Dimorphotheca, HAx...|.. 8-12in...]...clump...|...many...|]..... sfaetel| te DORGeT 3 eae oa Dohichossc LA Becca. Joe else Pools onalls 5 Several. cic Sesh ba thee ricllasaoo 4 Dusty Miller, HP ....... ..18-24in...| .spreading.|...purple...|.. dba tabs adnan Sette Echinops, HP ........... SUB Ziitied \|ao doen scollaas Inti@squnclagoso ng...|...SUNDY..-|... Loire bd WSR sin c 12 Ante) ee Dusiiviee |p ome blue. - ie s-.-no-e. .|, eo beddines {|e sunny. ; :|....). rf Erysimum, HA.......... _ 12-18 in... |\.2-erect:...|.2. orange..|.....fai Wala ehtn yan ollsaoco 4....|4-5 or thin. pO ions: Eschscholtzia, HAx*..... Wel O-1 2A Noel ne OTS yer ea several...|.. yes....|..bedding..]... J SEDE.. alec thin...|].....- .6- 9 Euphorbia, TA, HA..... .. 2- 4ft... |... bushy...|red, var. lvs].. ..-border...|...sunny...|]... 5, 2-4..].... thin....|.ornamental Feverfew, HHP.......... ..18-24 in... |... bushy...| white, gold. De Mineral ee SUV ota | cyetaietech=ekaless) | (elena = PMU ONO Lee 5 ..T-11 Bilan, EAS TEP Poe coer eu 2-oOmmnener| ee clump...|.. red, blue..|..... bedding..]... spobocw shi GYassbe thin, 4,9--)\.7 2. -.. 5-10 Forget-Me-Not, TPx....|.. 8-12in...|...bushy...]|.bl. pk. wht edging...|... AGM ag Aloseses=ttosclloqate WovveiGoclyooas 4-5, 10 Four O’Clock, HA ...... . 24-30 in... |...bushy...|... NADY oe cial asses PEO A les DOLGET soos) eee SUMO Yee a le cceda elle |e =eia1 CTPA Bl hae Ta 8-11 Gaillardia, HP, HA...... ..18-30 in... |...bushy...|.. red, gold.}..... VESe ec ele. Harel oe SLUT Wael sleretata ate afer | orolsyate EEG odo ||asbasoctbi Geranium, TP.......... >See a no oollae bushy....|.. several...|.... es hvomalhe. seushiec allaasltbaenadicn cot@acadalloon Wopbets ne adlane ...-4-10 Gerbera, HHP*......... seiPA Gy itesa boos tufty...|.red to yel.|....grand..].. ing..|..-Ssunny...|...2-4, (-8...)... 4-5, 8-9...|.......0-11 I Gennm) SAP Kee cone ae 12-18 in... |.. .red, yellow]..... an AAshoeeh An oteac 7-9.. J.8-5, 9-10.. re a oiie re ede Ke Gilid, Mies Be eee . 24-36 in... ; {ood | Beas6||sooo0tinGos|lassacac 6-10 it Globe Amaranth, TA*..|..12-18 in... |. JIB VARS } Dees -+ee-thiD...}....--- 7-10 iF Odea An) er se cee ool 2-AG ANS» » Ilnin nse any .ve Ar J Ter Mescleic thin...|....... 6-10 | COMTdAs MLA elsicieeles Roe oR AY Koinont PESUDIGe acu AR Ona tates (dobbelssonnlmdade ac 8-10
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NAME Height of Shape of Color of Good Cut Best Location Months to | Months to Blooming Plant Plant Flowers Flowers Use Sun-Shady Plant Transplant Months Gypsophila, HAx.......)..18-24in...|..branchy..|... uD CS creteal (alatatase yes....|.. border Gypsophila, HP ..... «+e+|,.34-3% ft...|..branchy..| white, pink Helianthus, A.........- = aed eee Ee erect..../!. yellow...|.... Helichrysum, HA ......}..24-36in...|... bushy...]... mew Gad loaooc yes Heliopsis, HP........ 26 Al lace Sultib dt RS BI aoe bushy...|... yellow...|..... yes Heliotrope, TP ........-|.. 18-24 in... ]... bushy...|...several..|.....fair....).. bedding LL) CON HU Sa ease bolleg 24-60 in...|..branchy..|...several..|..... fair -specimen, |.. a0 sae AGG Hollyhock, HP, HA...... . 5- 8ft...|..slender...|...many....|..... Mes eel DOLderes cae sunny...|....2-3, 8...]}. TECTED A 3s OE AR poisdal loc 18 in...|..branchy..|...purple oon aoclhas border...|... sunny oeine ae clete t Hop, Japanese, HHA ...|.. 10-20 ft....)....vine....]...var. lvs seu Olncwre «lies shade sunny...|.....4-5.. eet hine. | se evars Lvs. Hunnemania, TA........].. QE AN sie [no aD USL vie ccrei| ete VCLLO Wieser e|\eseeie ie VG. ccler border SVS UDDYeicn mcr Des eleileveinvere PEhine sie ceeels 9-10 TRGB P IANA oc tacccices |< 24-36 in...|...trailer...|...several..|..... mMWacaod lac edging...|... BUNTY eee | eee LSS napllooooon lin adoqousibl Ivy, Kenilworth, HP ...|.. $6 in...|...trailer...|....lilac 3,8....|....4,10....]... various Jerusalem Cherry, TP.. dink wad ..bushy....|.red fruit. . eoote ..thin..... 8-12 Job’s Tears, HA.........].. 2-3ft...|....erect....|.seed beads a= Distpiets Sthine..- Kochia, TA . Ba onl yccallecoctaeloaeodllaos a | eas thin Lantana, HA .|..branchy..|...several 2-4... . 4-5. Larkspur, HA SSG iso dios SURE pe dlgo6es (EA ood ldooneNinboG Lathyrus, HP ..vine. pink, white ae ral [eee S=4eel| 3 PAY EL ole =\a0'0- .-erect....)..-blend...|..... . 2-4, 8-10..| 11-4, 2nd yr]. Linaria Maroccana, HA* 12-18in.. bushy...]...several ~Oistelaiel | feats C LIM ererelle Linum, HA, HPx..... 12-30 in...}...clump...|.. red, blue .thin, 4,9.. Lobelia, TAx...........).. 6- 8in...|... bushy...|.... blue....]..... SHO nee Lupine, HA, HP ........ BEER s| boos erect...|... several thin Lychnis, HP ............|..24-36in...|...clump...|.... TEU see orci RH Maa o|looococd Marigold, HAx..........| . 8-48in...|... bushy...|.. yellows...|..---yesS....|.. bedding. :|-..sunny.:.|.....3-5....|s0.0 Beh eal sleleleisi 0-0 Matthiola, HA .......... 15-24 in...}... bushy...|.. lavender. .|/¢...no.....|..border...|.-.sunny...|.....3-5....|....- thin coogdieit!) Mignonette, TAx...... A5i jocks Piatihep| ean erect...|... several..|..... thin. SOOO SO sats Mimulus, TP*..........|.. 12 in elon - trainee. |seemMan yore leccesHOnsecn|eDOLGeL =| ceSHAGCY. c|\0+ oe ed-oce oil's reves 4-5.. eee O=0S. Mina Lobata, HHA...... 15-20 ft.. ereWATL eC ereterall ate white....|.. Sono Wencal| oo bien oy ners He So Seca Orie sacoogateill) Moonflower, TA ......... . .20-30 ft...|....vine....]...several...|.....n0.....|,.for shade. |. Beles 4-Oriteists |eclsieies Onl: Morning Glory, TA, P...|. 20-50 ft...).... vine....|... MAanyeeenisseee noone .for shade..|...sunny...|.....3-5....]..... thin ieee O=iil Nasturtium, TAx......./.. 12 in. 8 ft..|.bush, vine.|...many....]..... yes.. edging...|... okes ooollocode thine tee 5-11 Nemesia, HHA......... ~ sons BGnod|a6 bushy....|. SSI calbeganosoudool he bedding. .|..sunny....|....3-5.....]... Enineeeeel ae wesOao Nemophila, HAx........ 56.2 Wii oal lobe erect....|blue, white.|...... no....|..massing..|.pt. shady.|,....3-5....]....thin....|.......6- 7 Nicotiana, TA ..........].. 30-42 in...|..branchy..]... several..|..... yes....|..border...... sunny...|..... S=Decie||eeieeiets Biweee|eceeeee 6- 8 Nierembergia, HHP.....|.. TDs hea) doe bushy...]|.lavender.. ENO wees bedding. .|.pt. shady..|...... Cee Boddutinsgnalhoacose 7-10 NT Pe tee Aa. «sites efeincrs |cts .| blue, wht. border....|... i QOenothera, TB as TA ...yellow.. PEDOLOe leet oer Pansy, HHPx..........|.. 4- Gin...|...clump...|.. -many. .|..edging... Passion Flower, TP 5 IN@s agli ccs blues. soles . climbing. -Pentstemon, HHP .......|..18-30in.. erect.. SoU TL Wier ren felelatVieSie etalon ... border... Petunia. HA-EPs oo 25... SO -24yi ne el ee bushy...]... TVATLY 7 aoe ies fair .. bedding. HACIA EVACK oa « cletions « [2.3 12-18 in...}... tufty.. SoltiesaselbooosanWMsee -edging.. Lori tip em 06 Ne 13 Oy ee ey |e 12-36 in...}... bushy...]... miariyaeee leis ce yes....|..bedding Physalis, HP.......... --|..18-24in...|..branchy..|.red pods seaVeBemcn|lt -drying...|... Physostegia, HP ...... misiietenyence Sth Usrorel le ois CPOCEs, os | cri ore livaeeee lee VER nea ere DOLG el errs ietcier Platycodon, HP .........].. 18-30 in...|... bushy...|.blue, white ....yes.....|...border... ROOD Vs EUAS HERE ois cc cles | on 24-60 in...|.... erect...|... many....|.....yes....|..bedding..|... LE WY See le 4- Gin...|..creeping..|... GHA; Saod laseoo TOP stores lots edging...]... Pyrethrum, HP*x...... -|..12-24in...|....erect....|... several...) ....yes........border...|... Queen Anne’s Lace, A...|.... 2 ft white Ledeavetsisoancibe bedding..|.. BRLCABU GE LAU. s oxcraid s Neriae | oe bronze lys.|.....no.....|.. massing..|]... mdbeckia WAGs ts sceces |. 2 oift...|a. bushy. .:|... HOLT SS5 slaeese yes.. border...|... udbeckia. EPs .ce. ss .|\ 1d 4:[t..2]....bushy..-|... purples-c|: 7... yes... border...}... Salpiglossis, HHA .....|..18-30in...| -bushy...|...many....|..... yes....|..border Salvia, TA, HP P20. . 2... .|- -24-42 in...) bushy...|.red; blue... |... . yes....|.. bedding..|... Sanvitalia, TAx.........|.- 4- 6in...|. creeping. .|...yellow...|..... yes....|..edging...|... Saponaria, HA .... ..yes....,|..bedding..|... Scabiosa, HA-HP Alicusiaiere VES... cc|ies bedding..|... MEAPICE ML UUNOL Aes cere | LOA Loon Ls ort WIC sw iesei| ove oie LOQnc cipislic cece MOzeiceis ..climbing. |... Schizanthus, TA*.......|..12-18in...|..bushy....|... many... BOV.E8 trejasil ers pot, bed Sete CEP ee er eae sale-O-80 in. - -|'> bushy .«.,.-\|\.. several...|.. Sep CS oiofees| tore border SEG 5 eS 6 =f ~ Several... |) i... VER ereeraal (ye bedding..|... SUT S 0 Ea stone) lez Vissi legate LAT ore tale | te roiete yes... bedding..|... Stokesia, HP..... ape cok al (Ae .|blue, white.|.....yes....|... border...|... Sunflower, HHA ........|..48-72in...|....erect...]... VeLLOw: ster liersi yes....|.. borders...|... SUGt YTS TSN aE RE Re ENS ode oa b= ee (ee MAN Yess ecevieie VOR asec [tore cutting...}... Sweet Sultan, HA .......|.. many...|.....yes........border...|... Sweet William, HP .....|..12-24in...]...bushy...]... MAD] (o-1< yes....|.. bedding..|... Tagetes, TA, Px........|-..8,18in...|...bushy...|... Vellow:ncileees yes....|...edging...|... Thunbergia, HHA ...... everal..|..... NM Oneal climbing Mgmornia, TA soc. sce. e a .tangerine. |..... yes ecutting...|... peameniae TAK 252022 22.) 10-12 in... :|...-bushy...}.... Ihe lbasae MOpeleers| ce bedding..|... Reitoma, HHP ....... S75) eer orange red.|..... asosoal ba bedding Verbena, HHPx ....... .. 6-10 in...|..creeping..|... MANY :|\e sles Viesbeani ns edging...|... MemnMuCA EEE os -.2 <.s's-c||- 10-00 1n.2.| ..serect....1.... Dues <2. |-10 6 <1 VES lee DOLG ere eee CLG La NE Es by ee Se pink, wht.|..... fair ..bedding..|... ci eadiccosc Vanna loncod BERS a5 |Inoode noel Rais EEA, FOP Ke. 2 2. 3 Shot MOAN re| pve ore CULE Y 6 10/5 [vers MANY Ase a|-e yes... i Virginian Stocks, HA*..|.. ...several Wallflower, HAx........].. 8 in...|...bushy...|...many.. Xeranthemum, HHA ...|.. 2- 3ft...|...bushy...]... several.. 4 re i (80S Oe ee 24-36 in...1... bushy...!... MANY eel Ges. yes
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In looking through these tables and descriptions and in choosing the flowers that will give the color effects, harmony, and balance for your garden you may know that the strains and varieties listed are the ones that are best suited to the generality of our own Southern soil and seasonal conditions.
From a long study involying thousands of miles of inspection and checking trips, with our own trial and experimental gardens, giv- ing practical experience for many years, Hastings’ is in a better
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In over fifty years of experience in serving Southern gardeners we have consistently bred and selected straims as well as varie- ties of flowers and vegetables that are best suited and acclimated to our South-
ern conditions. These following pages are filled with tested and proven kinds for your garden—new All-America winners (we conduct the Southern regional flower and vegetable test gardens, under the su- pervision of our Mr. Donald Hastings).
yes, and better strains of favorites of Mother's and Grandmother’s day, and we believe we. are thus better equipped to serve you than any other firm in the entire world. Let us prove it now for this year.
Attractive Plantings Call for the Finest, Truest, Most Uniform—Hastings’ Strains—of Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants.
HASTINGS’ FLOWERS
Flower Seeds, Bulbs and Plants for Spring Planting are described on the following pages. For Hedges, Evergreens, Shrubs, Trees and other Hardy Outdoor Nursery Stock, write for Hastings’ Nursery An- nual before March 15th. In the listing of flower seed the following abbreviations are used: TA. Tender annual. HA. Hardy an- nual. HHA. Half hardy annual. HB. Hardy biennial. TP. Tender perennial. HP. Hardy perennial. * means dwarf growth suitable for rock gardens or simi- lar situations.
Planning the Garden
Make a plan for final or lasting results. Unsightly places, as back yards, fences and house foundations should be screened from view—all other views left unobstructed ex- cept by low-growing plants. Plan to show off the home as a pleasing sight. Don’t jump in and patch up your place for im- mediate results. Plan to add to the beauty of your home each year.
There is nothing mysterious about suc- cess with flowers. They require care and common sense. The work cannot be left to a farm hand. It must receive careful per- sonal attention. By observing the follow- ing rules you will have little cause for failure. = Remember, that with the best plants and flowers your garden will be the show place of the community.
Directions on Packets
Planting directions are on each packet of seeds we send you. Most flowers are easy to grow if we use these simple directions.
Planting the Seed
Make the surface as fine and smooth as pos- sible. Cover each kind of seed to a depth proportionate to its size; very small seeds, like petunias, should be merely sprinkled on the surface of the ground, and barely covered with Peat Moss or clean sand; press the soil down firmly over the seeds with a brick or a short piece of board. For larger seeds the depth should be regulated according to the size of the seeds, those the size of a pinhead, 4 inch deep, and those the size of a pea, %4 of an inch or more. Get a piece of lath (it would be better if planed smooth) about two feet
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Hastings’ Seeds long, press the edge down into the soil evenly, so as to make a groove as deep as the seed is to be planted, scatter the seed along this, allowing 4 or 5 of the larger to 15 or 20 of the smaller seeds to the space one plant is to occupy when grown. Cover the seeds by pressing; turn your lath flatwyse and press the soil down firmly. On light, sandy soils flower seeds should be covered twice the depth that they should be in stiff or heavy clay soils.
Sowing in Boxes
Many flowers will stand transplanting. Many of them grow better for having been transplanted. In sections liable to late spring frosts or where drought comes in spring, it is advisable to sow seeds in shal- low boxes which can be placed in a warm, sunny window or on a porch. This is always advisable with the expensive seeds and those of a tropical nature, such as coleus, salvia, etc. These need a warm soil to start the seeds. Sow the same as in open ground, and keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet. If surface of soil shows tendency to cake or crust sprinkle peat moss or sand lightly over the surface. Small seeds cannot force their way through a crusted surface. As soon as plants reach a height of 2 to 3 inches they may be transplanted, taking as much earth as possible with each plant, so as not to disturb the roots more than necessary.
Drainage
Almost all flowers thrive best in well drained beds that do not hold excess mois- ture to sour the plant roots. Dig out the beds *18 to 30 inches deep to penetrate the subsoil so water can pass quickly through after heavy rains. Fill in with rich mellow loamy soil and peat moss as this retains the right amount of moisture for the plants’ needs, even during drought.
The Soil
A mellow loam, which is a medium soil between the extremes of clay and sand, en- riched by a compost of old manure and leaf mold, or peat moss or peat humus, is adapt- ed to the generality of flowering plants. Previous to planting flower beds or borders care must be taken that they are so ar- ranged that the ground is a little elevated in the middle, allowing the water to run off, this also shows off the plants to better advantage.
Seed Varieties
Most kinds of flowers are represented by several varieties. They may not only be dif- ferent in color but may also be of different types, shapes or heights. Note these differ- ences, in our descriptions, so to order vari- eties best suited to your garden.
STRAINS are frequently mentioned. After a new variety is introduced, good seed growers select ideal plants for seed stocks. These develop ideal or improved strains. Each year should show some further im- provement; more true, more ideal, stronger, healthier plants and more or better flowers. Extra care, pulling out all off-type plants, experienced help in every seed growing operation, make the finest strains much more beautiful and satisfactory than com- mon field-run seeds. Naturally you get the finest strains from Hastings in Atlanta. Remember, cheap seeds may sprout but best seeds produce best crops—or flowers.
SEMESAN SEED TREATMENT
We recommend the treatment of flower seed with Semesan in the prevention of “damping off’’ and many other soil borne diseases. It is an organic mercury disin- fectant that has given excellent results. Trial packet with directions, 10c. Postpaid.
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_#@| ABRONIA HHA.
More commonly called ‘‘California’’ or ‘‘Sand Verbena.’ A Nore com adapted to the light, sandy and clay lands ae the Lower South. A trailing plant that grows luxuriant- ly in dry, open soils. Sow seeds in April.
4005 MIXED COLORS—Best shades of yellow and rosy pink in best varieties. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
AGERATUM HHa~.
A great favorite garden flower for bedding and borders in the South. Native of Mexico that easily withstands heat of our summers. It blooms all summer, also if seed is sown in the fall it makes splendid box or pot
| plants for winter. Sow seed in open ground in April,
or earlier in boxes for transplanting. Plants grow 12 to
| 18 in. high, with light green foliage and many clusters
of small, tassel-like flowers. Dwarf Ageratum grows 4 to 8 in. high. Just about the most satisfactory annual in the garden, delightful with Rosy Morn Petunias.
4140 BLUE AND WHITE MIXED—12 in. tall. Pkt., 10c. VY Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
4142 BLUE MEXICAN—12 in. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
4148 WHITE IMPERIAL—12 in. tall. Packet, 10c. Yo Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
4147 NEW PINKIE—6-10 in. tall. Pkt., 25c. * 4152 BLUE BALL-—4 in. Pkt., 15c. '%4 Oz., 50c..
4144 NEW MIDGET BLUE—1940 All-America Silver Medal Winner. 3-4 in. Low compact plant covered with small azure blue flowers. Pkt., 25c. 3 for 60c.
ALYSSUM) HBA. HP.
“| Free flowering, mostly annuals of quick growth, begin-
(4232) Amaranthus Caudatus, 10c
(4245) Amaranthus Molten Fire
ning to bloom in early spring and continuing for a long
4| time. Excellent for borders and flower beds, as they are }| of close, compact growth and evenin height. All are cov- i| ered with a mass of bloom. Sow seed thinly, in shal-
low drills.
* 4212 CARPET OF SNOW—Procumbens. Grows only 2-3 inches tall, very compact, spreading ground cover. Pkt., 10c. '%> Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
* 4220 LILAC QUEEN—6 in. Deep lilac. Compact growth. New! Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
* 4214 LITTLE GEM—4 to 6 in, white. Compact growth. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
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(4152) Ageratum Blue Ball, 15c
4217 SWEET ALYSSUM—12 in., white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. |f :
*4226 PERENNIAL ALYSSUM—Saxatile Compactum. b
Called Gold Dust and Basket of Gold. Grows 9-12 in. tall, compact, old gold or deep yellow flowers in profusion. Good for edging and rockwork. Hardy. Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
AMARANTHUS 1a.
Annual plants, grown for foliage and the showy flower.
4232 CAUDATUS—Love Lies Bleeding. Stiff, erect growth, 3 feet high; numerous sprays of rich crimson red flowers hang gracefully over, giving the romantic name of ‘‘Love Lies Bleeding.’’ Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
4234 TRICOLOR. Joseph’s Coat. Old favorite with a
profusion of brightly colored leaves making showy dis- play. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
4245 MOLTEN FIRE—Combustion Plant. Showy leaves like fountain of Molten Fire; variegated bright red shades, on 3-ft. erect plants. Superb showy plants. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 45c. Oz., $1.40.
ANAGALLIS Hua.
| PIMPERNEL—Delightful new flower for America; a | border, edging, low bedding and box plant of great
charm and in good taste. Rich, yet soft colors of pink, rose, lavender, purple and blue the predominating color. Grows 10 to 12 inches high, and blooms profusely.
4280 GRANDIFLORA MIXED—Pkt., 10c. V2 Oz., 45c.
California Mixed Wild Flowers MIXED FLOWER GARDEN
As most California flowers do exceedingly A grand mixture of nearly 100 varieties well in Southern Gardens this glorious of easily grown annuals for the children’s mixture of 30 choicest varieties should be garden, for school gardens, roadside literally a bower and riot of color for a plantings, or for beautifying vacant prop- mixed flower bed, or for roadside and erty. Many reseed themselves to come vacant lot plantings. A lovely range of back for many years, making a real in- color to brighten any situation and make vestment in beauty. A treasure chest for beautiful almost any unsightly place. Garden Clubs in civie projects.
5070—Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 30c. V4 Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00.
Oz., 50c. 7840—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '%4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. 5 Lbs., $6.00.
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HHP; treat as HA. Maximum Snapdragons TALL MAXIMUM, SUPER GIANTS. 2-8 ft. far surpass anything yet introduced, both for magnificent size and in height, 2-3 ft. Nanum Grandiflorum group grows 12-15 in, high, needs no staking, fine for beds and
to color. Newest rust-resistant varieties.
4400 MAXIMUM RUST-RESISTANT MIXED—Certificate of Honor, 1935
borders. Sow very early in boxes or All-America Selections. Finest tall, Snap- frames, transplanting in sunny position dragons, now about 85% “rust-proof” and outside when soil is warm. Give loamy, latest improved strains. No rust has been well-drained soil and plenty of water; set found on them in our plantings. Pkt., 15c plants 1 ft. apart. Easily grown. Ve Oz., 70c. VW Oz., $1.20. Oz., $4. 00. :
DWARF — LARGE FLOWERED — 72 in.
Tall; Need No Staking. Very practical 4403 ALASKA — Rust-Resistant.
Finest new white. Many base branching stems to each plant.
Pkt., 20c. '/g Oz., 80c. Yq Oz. "y $1
40. 4402 APPLE BLOSSOM—Rust-Resistant. Pink. Huge rosy pink with white throat. Long base-branching stems. Packet, 20c. Vg Oz., 80c. 4 Oz., $1.40.
4405 CAMPFIRE—Rust-Resistant. Scarlet. Pure lumi- nous scarlet, with yellow lip. Many long spikes bloom- ing together. Pkt., 20c. Yg Oz., 80c. '%4 Oz., $1.40.
4406 COPPER KING—Rust-Resistant. Copper-Orange. With all copper shades. Long base-branching spikes. Packet, 20c. 'g Oz., 80c. 1% Oz., $1.40.
4408 CRIMSON—Rust Resistant. Long blood red spikes
White.
garden snapdragons for bedding effect. 4430 DWARF RUST-RESISTANT MIXED —Finest Nanum Grandiflorum varieties in balanced | 4 Oz.,
formula mixture.
Oz., $3.00.
color 15c.
our
Pkt., 90c.
with mammoth florets. Pkt., 20c. Yg Oz., 80c.
4409 LOVELINESS—Rust-Resistant. Soft Pink. Full soft rose pink to excite thrills from everyone. Pkt., 20c. Vg Oz., 80c. Yq Oz., $1.40.
4410 PARADISE ROSE—Rust-Resistant. Pink. lLove- ik of all clear rose pinks. New. Pkt., 20c. 7g Oz., 80c.
4 Oz., $1.40. 4420 ROSALIE—Rust-Resistant. Rose Pink. Newest 1940 All-America winner. Huge spikes of intense rose pink. Pkt., 25c. Supply critically short. 4411 YELLOW GIANT—Rust-Resistant. Yellow. Richest yellow, gracefully placed on many base-branching spikes. Packet, 20c. 'Yg Oz., 80c. '%4 Oz., $1.40.
Vy AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE (Plants, p. 70)
by HP. Prolific bloomers, choicest cut-flowers on long, wiry stems. Garden and border subject; about the easi- (4470) Aquilegia—Coiumbine, 25c est ‘perennial to start from seed. Light, airy foliage, Our Long Spurred Hybrids’ graceful and our Long Spurred Hybrids are a greatly improved Mrs. Scott Elliot’s strain, most expensive but finest of all. Bloom first year from seed if started early, transplanting outside in early spring. 4472 BLUE SHADES—Long Spurred Hybrids. Pkt., 25c. 1/16 Oz., 50c. 1% Oz., $1.60. 4475 CHRYSANTHA — Gold Spurred, golden yellow, Pkt., 15c. Vg Oz., 50c. Oz., $3.00. 4470 HASTINGS’ LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS—Mixed Colors, with long spurs, finest Columbines in existence. Pkt., 25c. 1/16 Oz., 50c. '%4 Oz., $1.60.
ANCHUSA HBA. HP. (Plants, p. 70)
Popular blue flowers. There are two types, the hardy annual and hardy perennial Italica. Both have beautiful Forget-Me-Not type blue flowers but larger. 4292 BLUE BIRD—HA. Fine, compact, free growing hardy annual. 18 in. high with lovely sprays of indigo / blue flowers appearing early and continuing profuse blooming all summer. Pkt., 10c. ' Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c. 4302 ITALICA— Dropmore Variety. The newest and finest; valuable and beautiful hardy border perennial. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall in partial shade and in May and June is covered with sprays of the richest gentian-blue flowers. Valuable blue flower, one of the finest hardy perennials. Pkt., 10c. Vz Oz., 60. Oz., $1.00.
CORAL VINE—Clib. Antigonon TP.
4338 A. Leptopus. Mountain Rose. Tender but vigorous growing vine blooming gorgeously in late summer and fall in showy racemes of clear pink flowers. Pkt., 10c. Vz Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. Tubers, 75c ea. 3 for $2.00. (Page 73).
ANTHEMIS—Hardy Golden Marguerite HP.
Chamomile — Hardy Golden Marguerite. Finely cut, fern-like foliage with yellow daisy-like flowers from May to October. Valuable for cutting as well as popular for borders. Plants on page 70.
4334 KELWAYI—15 to 24 in. oo Packet, 10c. V2 Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
ARCTOTIS—AFRICAN DAISY na.
AFRICAN DAISIES—Appearing like refined and colored Shasta Daisies and about the same size, these 2-ft. branching plants with dandy cutting flowers are summer bloomers.
4524—_G RANDIS—White, blue under petals. Striking and lovely contrast. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 4520 HYBRIDS—Hastings’ beautiful autumn colors for something exquisitely different. New art shades mixed. 10c Pkt., 35c. 1/16 Oz., 75c. '%4 Oz., $2.20.
fine for cutting.
(4334) Anthemis Kelwayi,
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Largest and Tallest of all Antirrhinums
(4420) Sranaiaeeh Rosalie Rust- Resistant, 20c
ARMERIA Hp.
GREAT SEA PINK—Tufty, grassy ever- green foliage surmounted by slender, stiff, wiry, 12-in. stems with dense giant clover- like flower heads. Rosy pink to purplish
15c.
crimson flowers, suitable for cutting. 4565 FORMOSA HYBRIDS — Pkt., V4 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.
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We recommend these new wilt-resistant Asters to you to plant in rather rich but well drained soils protected & % from too much midday and afternoon sun. ‘
4700 Hastings’ Unrivaled Mixed Asters TA.
WILT-RESISTANT—Over 20 varieties of the finest wilt- resistant asters grown. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
= 2% American Branching Asters N S WILT-RESISTANT—A type of very strong growing fm - Asters, blooming in late July and August. 24-30 in.
4630 MIXED COLORS—Branching. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.10. 4631 PURPLE—Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. 4632 AZURE BLUE—Pkt., 10c. 17 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. 4636 PEERLESS PINK—Pkt.,10c. 14 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. 4638 SENSATION SCARLET—Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 40c. _ 4639 WHITE—Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. oe Giant Crego Asters
i i WILT-RESISTANT—Full double, feathery appearance. ee ects ane Blus, 206° 4669 (GIANT CREGO MIXED—Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 35c. Oz., .10.
New Early Giant Wilt-Resistant | New Early Beauty Asters 4695 LIGHT BLUE—1939 All-America. wWiILT-RESISTANT—Profuse bearers of
New, huge giant flowered type into full doubled flowers, stocky compact which full wilt-resistance has been bred. rome i ne Y s Very lovely clear light blue, daintily 4640 EARLY BEAUTY MIXED—AII shades.
plumed. Pkt., 20c. ’g Oz., 50c '¥4 Oz., 90c. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60. 4696 PEACH BLOSSOM—Another superb 464, AZURE FAIRY BLUE—Packet, 15c.
THESE WILT - RESISTANT ASTERS ARE A CHALLENGE
(4700) From Hastings’ Unrivaled Mixed
new wilt-resistant giant. Opens white, I 35c. Oz.. $2.00.
later flushing lavender pink. Pkt., 20c. as ae apes Se eae: Asters, 10c
Vg Oz., 50c. 1% Oz., 90c. c c.
4697 ROSE MARIE. Rich new rose pink 'g Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00. 4820 BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS Hp. giant. Perfect! Pkt., 25c. Ye Oz-, 70c. = 4643 CRIMSON—Packet, 15c. Ye Oz., 35c. 3 ft. Lupine-like blue fiower spikes in May, Giant California Sunshine Asters 4644 BURBPLE — Pkt, 15. Ya Oz., 35c. June. Pkt., 10c. '%2 Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. New; entirely different type. Full centers Z., $2.00. 3
of tubular petals, creating charming one 4647 SEPTEMBER BEAUTY PINK — CLB. BALSAM APPLE an : color tint contrasting with long wavy outer Pkt., 15c. Yg Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00. 4800 10-15 ft. Rapid grower with attractive
ilt-resi i : le shaped fruit burst to petals of another color. Not wilt-resistant. 4649 EARLY BEAUTY WHITE—Pkt., 15c. foliage. Yellow app L ] t s d, showing red _ interior. 4710 MIXED COLORS—Pkt., 20c.'/aOz.,40c. 7g Oz., 36c. Oz., $2.00. IEC AGE Os aL UMIO EE ISOS
Bartonia Aurea BALSAM—TOUCH-ME-NOT Ts. CLB. BALLOON VINE 7A.
INGS’ ROYAL PRIZE—Camel- 4750 Cardiospermum—10-15 ft. Rapid grow- TA. Easily grown 2 ft. annual for 4770 HAST p <a beds Bright yellow single, fragrant lia Flowered Mixed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. er. Small white flowers followed by inflated
seed pods. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 75c. star like flowers in summer. Pkt., 10c. coor i 4
. Cactus To Grow From Seed Clb. Scarlet Runner Bean TA. * 5050. Mixed. Easily grown fancy assort- 4845 6 ft. A true pole bean having brilliant BRACHYCOME : ment. Start in boxes same as other seed. scarlet decorative flowers in large sprays. a0; SWAN RIVER; DAISY..HHA. 10-in. Transplant to pots or boxes or outdoors Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 25c. Lb., 80c. dwarf, daisy-like, blue, white and laven- after frost, using a well-drained sandy
der flowers. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 45c. loam soil. Fancy dwarf. Pkt., 25c.
CALENDULAS FOR EARLY SPRING GARDENS
HA. One of the best and showiest free-flowering hardy annuals, growing well in any garden soil. Plants 12 to 20 in. high. 5110 HASTINGS’ MIXED—All Calendula colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. . 5112 BALL’S GOLD IMP.—Finest type; special florists’ strain of é richest deep golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. '%> Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
5113 BALL’S LEMON (Queen). Florists’ strain golden yellow, dark >» center. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
5114 BALL’S ORANGE IMP.—Florists’ strain of richest orange. 4 Large uniform rounded double flowers. Pkt., 10c. '/> Oz., 45c. 5115 CAMPFIRE—Improved. Rich orange with scarlet sheen. Packet, 10c. '/o Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 5116 LEMON QUEEN—Sunflower yellow, unique, largest size. Flo- rists’ favorite yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 5123 ORANGE FANTASY—New crested variety of coppery orange- edged mahogany red. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 3 5124 ORANGE KING—Florists’ strain; dark reddish orange with ‘ darker center. Flatter and darker than The Ball. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c. J 5125 ORANGE SHAGGY—1935 All-America. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 5127 SUNSHINE—Chrysantha. 1934 All-America Gold Medal Winner. e* Clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
gj CALLIOPSIS FOR SUNNY SUMMER BEDS
ANNUAL COREOPSIS—HA. Bright showy annuals. 5133 GOLDEN CROWN—Drummondi. Semi-double dwarf; 1% to 2 ft.; richest gold-yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. ¢ 5140 TALL MIXED—AIl colors; 2-3 ft. high. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 5146 SPLENDENS—Hastings’ tall golden yellow single annual with 7 é dark brown center. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. € : Bs
COREOPSIS HP. THE BURST OF THE SUN (e 2 5683 DOUBLE SUNBURST—Golden self color; 2%4-in. blooms on | 1 (4770) Royal Prize Balsam, 10c. {pee See Sa eee rare oe: OF Meelis .. 7 me © j ps pe I —HP. Superb cut-flower and showy bor- : ey (Touch-me-not) der plant. Rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. (5146) Calliopsis Splendens, 10c
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SHOWY GARDEN CANDYTUFT
HA. HP. Showy, branching plants, bearing terminal clusters of beautiful flowers in a wide range of colors. 5230 MIXED—AIll shades. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
5234 DARK CRIMSON—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
5236 FLESH PINK—Flesh. Pkt. 10c. Oz., 60c.
5238 LAVENDER—Lilac. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
5246 ROSE CARDINAL—Rosy red. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 5247 WHITE—Pure white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
5253 GIANT HYACINTH FLOWERED WHITE—Extra select strain. Largest and best. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 50c. * 5255 PERENNIAL CANDY TUFT — Iberis sempervi- rens. Dwarf, hardy evergreen, 6 to 10 in. high. Fine for rock gardens and borders. Pkt., 35c. Very scarce.
CANNAS TO BLOOM ALL SUMMER
See Page 83 for Canna Roots of separate varieties. Seeds have a hard shell which must be cut so moisture can penetrate. Start in boxes in Feb. or March.
Pe erat cee RS 10c,) 1Oz:,, 50cy Ze Eb: 1.50.
CANTERBURY BELLS pPiants, p. 70)
5170 ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS MIXED — 1933 Gold Medal Winner. 2-214 ft. tall, 6-8 flower spikes per plant. Blooms in 6 months. Great. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c. 5171 ANGELUS BELL—HA. 1934 Award of Merit. Violet-blue. Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 40c. 5175 WEDDING BELL—Exquisite white. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
5174 LIBERTY BELL—HA. 1934 Award of Merit. Violet-blue. Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 40c. 5180 CUP-AND-SAUCER MIXED — HB. Similar to the Single except with a large calyx to look like a saucer for the cup or bell. Pkt., 10c. 17 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.
CLB. CARDINAL CLIMBER
5275 IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT SCHLOTE- RI—25 ft. Vigorous climber with fern like foliage covered with small cardinal red morning glory flowers until frost. Pkt., 20c.
HARDY CARNATIONS
5310 MARGUERITE — An everblooming Carnation, blooming in 4 months from seed. Mixed Colors—Pkt., 15c. '/4 Oz., 70c. 5290 HASTINGS’ DOUBLE GIANTS — These grand Carnations will come into bloom in six months from seed. Mixed Colors—Pkt., 25c. 'g Oz., 80c.
5292 CARDINAL RED — SPARKLER — Richest red. Pkt., 35c. Y%g Oz., 90c.
5298 ROSE PINK—THE PEARL—Opens with lilac tint. Pkt., 35c. '%g Oz., 90c. 5294 WHITE — JEANNE DIONIS — Pure white. Extra fine. Pkt., 35c. Vg Oz., 90c. 5296 YELLOW — MARIE CHABAUD — A
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(5390) Cornflower—Batchelor’s Button, 10c
oF ay, 3 real primrose yellow. Pkt., 35c. Vg Oz., 90c. (5280) Carnation, Enfant de Nice, 45c 5280 NEW ENFANT DE NICE — About VP; , 90% come double; larger than Double
Giants and well branched. Magnificent for outdoor use. Mixed—Pkt., 45c. 1/16 Oz., 90c.
CELOSIA, COCKSCOMB una.
5370 CELOSIA CRISTATA—‘‘Cockscomb,”’ so popular for the fiery red and rich yellow velvety heads. Dwarf. Mixed. Pkt., 15c. '4 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.
5380 CELOSIA PLUMOSA — Heads in- stead of being close are loose and feathery. Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. 5360 CHINESE WOOLFLOWER — Celosia Childsii. Scores of branches, each bearing a ball of scarlet or gold wool. Pkt., 10c. V4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
CERASTIUM
m 5455 SNOW IN SUMMER—Hardy Peren- ‘nial, White. Miniature % in. daisy-like | flowers cover the whole plant early in sea- 4son. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
A KOREAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS
ae de List 4 Seed not available this year. See plants on (5360) Celosia—Chinese Woolflower, 10c page 71
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CENTAUREAS—CORNFLOWER
HA. Plant seed directly in beds where they are to grow. Best to sow very early. 5390 BACHELOR’S BUTTON—Cornflower —Ragged, Robin—Cyanus. HA. Double. Mixed—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 1% Lb., $1.80. 5392 BLUE BOY CORNFLOWER—Double flowered, blue. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 70c.
5393 NEW PINKIE CORNFLOWER—Dou- ble Rose Pink. New. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 70c. 5396 RED BOY CORNFLOWER—A strik- ing, new, ruby red. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 70c. 5398 BLACK BOY CORNFLOWER—Deep- est maroon. New novelty. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 70c. 5400 SNOW MAN CORNFLOWER — All white. Very lovely. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 70c.
COLLECTION—1 PKT. EACH—ABOVE 5 named Varieties (Value 50c) for 35c.
5410 JUBILEE GEM — 1937 All-America Dwarf blue. Pkt., 15c. 'g Oz., 40c.
5415 DUSTY MILLER—White Leaved, Cen- taurea Gymnocarpa. Silvery leaves, used for bedding. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.
5420 SWEET SULTAN—Centaurea Imper- ialis. Long-stemmed, 21% in. blossoms; fra- grant. Mixed Colors—Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 45c. 5428 YELLOW SWEET SULTAN — Cen- taurea suaveolens. HA. 2 ft. tall. Rich buttery yellow. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 60c.
ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS
HA. Grow easily from seed.
5480 SINGLE TRICOLOR M1IXED—Three colors in each flower in pleasing, yet strik- ing contrasts. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
5490 ELDORADO—Segetum. New Canary yellow single, proving most excellent in the South, where it is easily grown. Striking flowers, fine for cutting. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 5500 DOUBLE MIXED—Selected strains; fine double flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
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(5740) Giant Sensation Cosmos, 10c.
CLARKIA
HA. Very popular annual; quite hardy, standing considerable cold, and of the eas- iest culture. They are rapid growers and constant bloomers in delicate and very bril- liant shades from May to September. Sun or shade, 2-4 ft. high.
5570 DOUBLE MIXED ELEGANS—Make fine cut-flowers. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 35c.
CUPHEA—FIRE FLY PLANT
5800 FIREFLY—TA. A new everblooming
dwarf, compact border or rockery plant filled with small cerise red showy flowers. Pkt., 20c.
CYNOGLOSSUM
CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT — HHA. HHP. 2 ft. tall. Beautiful annual intro- duced as a novelty from China. It has quickly become deservedly popular. Flow-
ers are Forget-Me-Not blue and pink and look the same as Forget-Me-Nots. The plant is much stronger, however, branch- ing from the crown and producing beau- tiful sprays of blue or pink flowers through the summer.
5812 BLUE CYNOGLOSSUM—Real Early. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
5814 PINK CYNOGLOSSUM—Bright pink. Late. Pkt., 10c. Y% Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c. 5816 DWARF FIRMAMENT — 10-12 in. 1939 All-America. Ultramarine blue flow- ers on dwarf stocky plants easily, quickly grown. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
blue.
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GROWN COSMOS?
NEW COSMOS NOVELTIES
5736 NEW DOUBLE KLONDYKE COSMOS. This new double Klondyke Cosmos adds another brilliant flower and we recommend it to you unreservedly. Pkt., 15c. '/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
5737 YELLOW KLONDYKE—1942.
» All-America Silver, Medal. Bright-
est yellow duplicate of Orange Flare and a real addition to offer. Pkt., 25c.
GIANT SINGLE COSMOS
TA. Handsome, very free flowering an- nual, originally from Mexico. Adapted to the entire South. Covered with flowers in mid and late summer.
5735 EARLY ORANGE FLARE—Klondyke 3 ft. 1935 All-America Gold Medal Winner. Gorgeous deep brilliant orange single flow- ers and handsome foliage adapted to sunny locations. Pkt., 10c. 2 Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. 5740 GIANT SENSATION MIXED—1936 All-America selection. Newest, finest and largest yet. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
5710 GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—Early mammoth flowering, twice the size of com- mon Cosmos. Pink, white and crimson mixed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
5712 GIANT CRIMSON—Crimson flowers. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
5714 GIANT PINK—Deep pink flowers. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
5716 GIANT WHITE—Pure white flowers. Pkt., 10c. V2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
(5737) Yellow Klondyke Cosmos, 25c
EARLY CROTALARIA
5755 C. SPECTABILIS, EARLY. Japanese
Sweet Pea. A very showy lupine like plant
giving very brilliant spikes of rich yellow
pea flowers in late summer and lasting well
as a cut flower on long stems. Easily grown
pug piooks enrich the soil. Pkt., 10c. z., 20c.
CHOICEST DAHLIA SEED
TP. Easily raised from seed in the South, blooming late the first season. Sow seed in February in shallow boxes; place in a warm sunny position. When danger of frost past, transplant to open. 5870 SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED—Seed saved from the finest decorative type varieties, including all shades and col- OLsn ekts,) Soc;
DWARF HYBR!IDS—Nevw, easily grown, — bushy bedding Dahlias, 2 to 3 ft. high.
flowering each year from July untilé frost. Single flowers in rich, bright shades of red rose, yellow, white and lavender. Pkt., 25c. 4 Oz., $1.00. Oz., $3.00.
NOTICE! The world’s finest named varieties of Dahlias come true to name only directly from the tubers from select- ed plants. See the greatest selection of Dahlias for the South on pages 84, 85, 86. All thoroughly tested.
5860 MIGNON DAHLIA, uNwins &
LGs Bloom the first year from seed and free- &
(5720) Double Crested Cosmos, 20c
DOUBLE CRESTED COSMOS
5720 EXTRA EARLY DOUBLE—Mixed.
Pkt., 20c. 'g Oz., 50c. Oz., $3.00.
5722 CARNELIA—Double Crimson. Pkt., 25c. Vg Oz., 70c. Oz., $4.00. ? 5724 PEACH BLOSSOM — Double Pink. Pkt., 25c. Vg Oz., 70c. Oz., $4.00.
5726 WHIRLWIND—Double White. Pkt., 25c. Yg Oz., 70. Oz., $4.00.
Dwarf Yellow Cosmes 5732 BIDENS HUMULUS—Rich golden yel- low 5-petaled flowers on more dwarfed and bushy plant. The star-like 1 to 11%4 inch flowers are lovely with the finely cut fo- liage. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
CHEIRANTHUS—Wallflower
5466 SIBERIAN WALLFLOWER — HA. Of low, spreading, compact growth; lance- like foliage, 4 to 6 in. high. Flowers pro- fusely in umbels like Candytuft. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
CLEOME—Giant Spider Plant
5608 NEW PINK QUEEN—1942 All-
America. A lovely new pink flowered plant for bedding in sunny places and to attract bees and butterflies. Pkt., 25c.
Clb. Cobaea Scandens Ta.
5625 15-20 ft. Splendidly adapted vigorous climber with violet purple bell shaped flow- ers. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 50c.
CLB. CYPRESS VINE Ta.
10-12 ft. Graceful vines easily grown. Pro- fusion of star-shaped blossoms.
5830 MIXED—Pkt.; 10c.
5836 SCARLET—Pkt., 5838 WHITE—Pkt
Ve ae (5870) Superb Double Dahlias, 35c
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5970 Hastings’ Superb Mixed Dianthus, 10c
DIDISCUS—BLUE LACE
6022 BLUE LACE FLOWER—Coeruleus. TA. Fine cut-fiower of exquisite heads of minute flowers on slender stems. Pkt., 10c.
Hardy annual Garden Pinks are extremely popular all over the South.
5970 HASTINGS’ SUPERB MIXED—This magnificent mixture contains all the Chi- nese and Japanese Pinks. Pkt., 10c. Va Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
5950 CHINENSIS DOUBLE MIXED—AIll shades and colors of free flowering double China Pinks. Pkt., 10c.- Oz., 80c.
5960 JAPANESE DOUBLE MIXED—Hed- dewigii. Excellent choice of varied double flowers. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c. 5964 LACINIATUS SINGLE MIXED—Sin- gle fringed flowers in all colors. Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
5865 LACINIATUS DOUBLE MIXED— Fringed and frilled double flowers in many colors. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 70c. Oz., $1.20. 6000 SWEET WIVELSFIELD—New Hy- brid. New greatly prized Hardy Annual. Wide range of colors. 1 ft. Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 70c. Oz., $1.20.
A Word About Flower Seed
Naturally the growing of flower seed has been decreased to considerable ex- tent during these critical war times. Our supplies for 1944 are only moderate but of our usual superb quality. Our suggestion is to order your needs early to avoid disappointment.
Dianthus —Garden Pinks
Hardy Rock Garden Pinks
* 5980 NEW ALPINE PINK—D. Allwoodi Alpinus. Very dwarf rockery and edging, hardy sweet Pink in many colors. Pkt., 50c. 5984 CHEDDAR PINK—Dianthus Caesius. Cliff Pink. Rosy shades single flowers ter- minally above grassy, stooling tufts. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 50c.
* 5990 CLOVE PINK — D. Plumarius. Large double pink and white fringed flow- ers. Very. fragrant. Packet, 10c. ’g Oz., 50c. Vo Oz., $1.60.
*x 5986 MAIDEN PINK—Deltoides. Rose. Very dwarf, dark tufts, small single deep rose flowers. Rock garden Delight. Packet, 15c. Yg Oz., 60c.
ARCTOTIS—AFRICAN DAISY—See P. 54.
AFRICAN DAISY— DIMORPHOTHECA
VELDT DAISY—HA. Very showy annuals of bushy growth.
6060 FINEST HYBRIDS — Aurantiaca. Waxy golden, orange and yellow colors. Pkt., 10c.
6075 BLUE EYED AFRICAN DAISY—Rin- gens. New. Pure white, striking blue ring around eye. Pkt., 15c.
SHASTA DAISY—NEW GIANTS OF THE GARDEN
HP. Shasta Daisy Plants on Page 71. 5895 WESTRALIA—Best early from seed. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.
ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL
For satisfaction they must bloom be- fore hot weather. Give good drainage. 5940 HASTINGS’ HYBRIDS — Exqui- site long, dense spikes in all blue shades of single, semi-double and dou- ble flowers. Pkt., 25c. 'g Oz., 70c. 5934 NEW PACIFIC GIANTS. Vetterle and Reinelt strain. Positively the finest of all Delphiniums in existence. Un- believably huge double flowers of ex- quisite color on tallest stems. Pkt., 50c. 3 for $1.25.
DIGITALIS—FOXGLOVE xe.
6050 THE SHIRLEY—Stately pictur- esque beauty. White, yellow, rose and purple flowers, gloriously spotted. A popular favorite in all old-fashioned
gardens. Pkt) 0c) 1, "Oz-3" /50c? Oz., $1.60.
CLB. DOLICHOS Ta. Tp.
6080 HYACINTH BEAN—10 ft. Pur- ple pea flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
5510 MRS. C. LOWTHIAN BELL— Huge new giant with tall stems for best cutting. Pkt., 10c. Yq Oz., 50c.
DELPHINIUMS #4, HP Plants, p.71)
5922 BELLADONNA IMP. — Clear, light turquoise blue; tall spikes and a free bloomer. Cliveden Beauty Strain. Pkt., 35c.
5924 BELLAMOSUM Phenyl blue. Pkt., 35c.
5916 ANNUAL MIXED—HA._ Finest and richest clear annual Delphinium, far more satisfactory in the South than
IMP.—Richest
the regular perennial types. Erect bushy growth and free bloomer. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
5914 ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE BLUE. Pkt., 20c. '/g Oz., 40c. Oz., $2.40. EUPHORBIA
6324 ANNUAL POINSETTIA — E.
TA. Terminal leaves
heterophylla. A i like small Poinsettias.
fiery scarlet,
Pkt., 15c. 6328 SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN—E. variegata. HA. Decorative leaves
green, edged white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
6088 AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE—Lig- nosus. 10 ft. Rose pea flowers. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.
Vitamin B1 fer Your Plants
Full directions with each purchase. Marvelous new discovery for stim- ulating sickly or injured plants and for transplanting. Season package, $1.00. Special Trial size, 25c. P’paid.
ECHiIUM—FOR BEDDING
s/ 6190 BLUE BEDDER—A. Grand bed- der with many dainty cup flowers. Long season. Pkt., 10c.
: LEB
Oz., 60c.
(6075) Blue Eyed African Daisy, 15¢ (5895) Shasta Daisy, 10c
(6050) Digitalis—Foxglove, 10c. Pacific Hybrids, 50c
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Finest Catibernia Pepyes Eschscholtzia Easily grown, quick flowering summer annuals for bright color effects.
6280 SINGLE M !1XED—Cup-shaped single flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
6290 2S M!IXED—Semi-double. All colors. Pkt., 15c.
6285 GOLDEN WEST—Sinegle, yellow with orange center. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
6281 AURANTIACA—Rich orange, the true Cali- fornia Poppy. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. 6283 CARMINE KING—Deep carmine red, cream
inside. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
6286 MANDARIN—Bicolor orange and_ scarlet. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
6287 ROSY QUEEN—Rose pink, delightful. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
6300 RAMONA HYBRIDS — Very new. Erect
plants with beautifully frilled and fluted flowers in many colors. Pkt., 15c.
FEVERFEW — Matricaria
HP. Flowers very double. Live through the win- ter outdoors in the lower South.
6394 IMPR. DOUBLE WHITE—12 in. tall, popu- lar favorite. Packets only 25c. Scarcel
FLAX — Linum
Summer flowering annuals and perennials that are very popular throughout the South.
7462 SCARLET—L. rubrum. HA. Brilliant sum- mer annual for beds and borders. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
7466 BLUE—Linum perenne sibericum. HP. Val- uable blue border perennial. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
FORGET-ME-NOT — Myosofis
HHP. Favorite for shady bedding and edging. Doing best in a moist, shady position.
6412 BLUE ALPESTRIS—Pkt., 25c.
Seed very scarce. Order earlyl
FOUR O’CLOCKS
6440 MIRABILIS—Marvel of Peru. HA. Showy, large free-flowering annual adapted all over the South. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
GAILLARDIA
BLANKET FLOWER—HP. Thrives even in the dryest soils, daisy-like flowers.
6500 INDIAN CHIEF—Picta Annual. Large sin- gle bronzy red flowers. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 40c. 6515 GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA—Choicest peren- nial mixed. Pkt., 10c. '%> Oz., 70c. Oz., $1.20. 6506 THE DAZZLER—Very largest dark, rich red with bright orange petal tips. Pkt., 10c. 14 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.
6508 GOBLIN—New Sensation. Very dwarf and compact. Free flowering. Pkt., 15c.
GERANIUMS FROM SEED
6588 ZONALE—TP. Geraniums grow readily from
seeds and Wu ee ee in several colors the sp ah
first summer.
(6870) Helichrysum— Strawflower, 10c
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GERBERA DAISIES
6590 TRANSVAAL DAISY — HHP Jamesoni Hybrids, . Handsomest Daisy and last longer than any other. Set plant root-crown above surface. Pkt. (25 seeds), 35c. Strickly fresh seed only.
GEUM
AVENS—HP. 12 to 24 in. tall. Popu- lar, very pretty erect herb for bor- der, rockery or pot plants.
*6615 LADY STRATHEDEN—Dou- ble golden yellow. Pkt., 25c. *6618 MRS. BRADSHAW—Showy, double fiery & scarlet. Pkt., 20c.
GILIA ;
6632 G. Capitata. TA. Graceful for garden and fj cut-flowers. Dainty blue flower. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
GLOBE AMARANTH
6650 TRUE BACHELOR’S BUTTON—Gomphrena ar Straw Flower. TA. Popular old-time favorite; |f like the red clover bloom and is a good everlast- ing. Mixed—Pkt., 10c. "Vo Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
GODETIA
TA. Beautiful azalea-like flowers on long spikes. 6700 TALL DOUBLE—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.
6710 DWARF DOUBLE—Pkt., 25c.
ORNAMENTAL MIXED GOURDS
6740 MIXED—TA. Various sizes and shapes grow- ing vigorously. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
GY PSOPHILA—Baby’s Breath
BABY’S BREATH—HA. HP. Light, airy, 2 to 3 ft. plants with small foliage.
6804 NEW LONDON MARKET-ANNUAL — Im- proved Paris Market. Largest misty white pani- cles of pure white, miniature blooms. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 1% Lb., 90c. Y 6812 PANICULATA—PERENNIAL—Single, min- jature, white flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
6814 REPENS WHITE. Dwarf. Pkt., 25c.
HELIANTHUS—Sunflower
6860 STELLA—A. Single miniature sunflowers thriving anywhere sunny. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
HELICHRYSUM—Sirawflower
6870 EVERLASTING OR STRAW FLOWER—HA. Waxy lavender, white, pink, yellow, and red flow- ers which last for months after being cut. Pkt. 10c. V4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
HELiOPSIS—Perennial Sunflower
6902 LEMOINI-ORANGE SUNFLOWER — HP. Beautiful double Cut and Come Again. Golden Glow-like cut-flower. Pkt., 15c.
HELIOTROPE—Fragrant
6920 TP. Old garden favorite. Rose Shades. Mixed. Pkt., 35c.
HIBISCUS
6980 ROSE MALLOW OR MARSHMALLOW — TP. Immense, single flowers, 3 to 5 in. across, in white, pink, red and white with crimson eye. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.
y
* (6281) Eschscholtzia or California Poppy, 10c
Blue, White and
(6902) Heliopsis—Sunflower, 15c (6590) Gerbera, Transvaal! Daisy, 35c (6632) Gilia—Thimble Flower, 10¢
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Larkspur—Double Giants
(7515) Honesty, Money Plant, 15c
NEWEST AND OLD FASHIONED HOLLYHOCKS
when 6 to 8 in. Give rich soil in a moist
HP, HA. high, transplant 142 to 2 feet apart.
flat moon-shaped seed pods. in dry bouquets, lasting for months. 7515 HONESTRY—PKt., 15c.
HUNNEMANIA Tp.
GIANT YELLOW TULIP POPPY—Santa Barbara Poppy. golden yellow, 3-in., terminal Tulip-shaped flowers with crepe petals on slender, 12-in. stems. ss 7066 SUNLITE—Award of Merit 1934 Semi-double, stays open |r,
at night.
KOCHIA—Mexican Burning Bush Ta.
SUMMER CYPRESS—HBHasily grown. It soon forms a cypress-like hedge of symmetrical form and lively green color. of cool weather the whole plant becomes a deep red. 7220 KOCHIA CHILDSI—Pkt., 10c.
Sow in early spring, in boxes or beds;
7000 POuere MIXED—The finest double Chater varieties. All }3 kt., 7004 NEWPORT PINK—DbIl.
i5c. Yq Oz., 70c. Oz., $2.40
Pkt., 20c. 1g Oz., 50c.
7006 SALMON ROSE—Double. Pkt., 20c. 7g Oz., 50c. 7007 SCARLET—Double. Pkt., 20c. Yg Oz., 50c. 7008 SULPHUR YELLOW—DbIl. Pkt., 20c. Yg Oz., 50c.
7020 DOUBLE TRIUMPH HOLLYHOCKS—Mixed Colors. mense new fully double, wavy, fringed flowers. Hollyhocks. 7038 ANNUAL Large semidouble pink to rose fluted flowers. 6-8 months. 7040 SINGLE MIXED—Old fashioned singles.
HONESTY-LUNARIA Ha.
Money Plant, Moonwort, Satin-Flowers. branching, broad leaves and magenta-purple flowers, followed by These papery, satiny pods are used Best in part shade.
Pkt., 20c. 'g Oz., 50c.
INDIAN SPRING,
Oz., $3.00. 1939. Pkt., 10c.
V4 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.
Pkt., 1
Pkt., 10c. '74 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00
Oz., 40c.
(7260) Lantana (see p. 61)
Finest, greatest
All-America winner. Superb. Blooms in
1% to 3 ft. tall;
On approach
Im-
Oz., 80c.
erect
Rich,
White King Larkspur
(7278)
New Giant Double Larkspur for Early Blooms
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER.
1 Pkt., each: Blue Spire, Exquisite Pink, Lilac Queen, Gloria Rose, and White King (50c value) for 35c.
GIANT IMPERIAL TYPE—4 ft. tall. New- est type, base-branching, tall Larkspurs with giant double flowers and spikes on uniformly longest stems for cutting.
7272 BLUE SPIRE—Florists’ ideal deep Ox- ford blue. Pkt., 10c. '/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7273 BLUE BELL. Light blue. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7274 EXQUISITE PINK IMPROVED—Soft pink, shaded salmon. Pkt., 10c. '/7 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7275 THE DAZZLER—Carmine. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7276 GLORIA—Rich deep rose with nO ee mine. Pkt., 10c. '/% Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.
7277 LILAC QUEEN—Soft lilac. Be ae V4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7278 WHITE KING—1937 Special Men-
tion. Very large, tall, pure double white. Pkt., 10c. '/74 Oz., 40c. , $1.20. 7270 GIANT "IMPERIAL MIXED ZA Lark- spur colors well balanced in this finest base branching, uniformly long stemmed type. Pkt., 10c. '4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
For fine double flowers buy fresh, selected seeds each year, saved from double fiow- ers. Seeds germinate much better if frozen a few days in refrigerator before planting. Sow early, scatter seed lightly, and thin to a stand.
TALL DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED 7280 TALL BRANCHING MIXED—Most popular type; 3-4 ft. tall; all colors of dou-
ble, stock-flowering Larkspurs. Formula mixture. Pkt., 10c. V7 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 7282 DARK BLUE—Richest and deepest blue. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 7284 LILAC—Tall light blue, lightening on ageing. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 7285 ROSAMOND—Gold Medal, 1934. Non-
fading pure rose, finest garden Larkspur.
Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20. 7288 PURE WHITE—Better than light shades. Pkt., T0c. 174 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
7286 ROSY SCARLET—Really beautiful deep rose. Pkt., 10c. '4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 7287 SKY BLUE—Tall bright Ageratum blue. Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.00.
V4 Oz. ’ 35c.
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Dress Up Your Garden in 1944 With These Lovely Flowers Baby Snapdragon Ha. a» LOY
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LOVELY LANTANA HbPp. LINARIA
ODS SE SE aaa Charming, easily grown, dainty little Snap- , , a) . < t=) mwAAd ne -lik enikes ¢ rers ic
plants, 2-3 ft. and delighting in summer sun, 97@80n-like spikes of flowers. Delightful Slow to germinate. Start early with pro- cut-flowers on slender stems. Plant freely.
tection and transplant. 7455 MAROCCANA HYBRIDS—HA. 12-15
7260 HYBRIDS MIXED—PKkt., 10c. '/4 Oz.,50c. in. tall with exquisite. flowers of mauve, car- mine, lavender, rose, purple and _ gold.
LILIES FROM SEED ne Blooms in 8 weeks. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 35c.
7433 IMP. WHITE PHILIPPINE—Philip-
pinense formosanum. A magnificent Lily *7456 FAIRY BOUQUET—HA. Gold Medal, blooming in 6 to 8 months from seed. Large 1934. 8 in. tall. Wider color range, more umbels of very long trumpet-shaped, fra- compact growth and largest flowers. Pkt., grant, pure white blooms. 4 to 5 ft. tall and 10c. '%4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
easiest of all to grow. Pkt., 20c.
7435 REGAL—Regale. Most popular garden LOBELIA Ta.
Lily, 3-4 ft. tall and June blooming in the Edging, pot, vase and basket plant; blue South. Ivory white flowers with yellow flowers in clusters.
throat and shaded pink on outside. Fragrant. *7480 CRYSTAL PALACE—Speciosa Com- Seeds form small bulbs which bloom follow- pacta. 8-10 in., trailing deep rich blue flow- ing year. Pkt., 15c. '%4 Oz., 35c. ers. Pkt., 15c. Vg Oz., 50c.
(For Regal Lily blubs see p. 82.)
LUPINES HA. He. FINE IN THE SOUTH Easily grown, free-flowering, 2 ft. plants, nice spikes of pea- shaped flowers. Grow in well-drained beds. Seed or soil must be inoculated. Lupine Inoculation—10c. 7520 ANNUAL MIXED—Hartwegi. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. 7521 DARK BLUE—Rich. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 7522 ROSE PINK—Lovely. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 7523 WHITE—Stately. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. 7525 NANUS BLUE—Rich blue, white tips. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c. 7528 TEXAS BLUE BONNET—Native Southern lupine, re- seeding itself. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. - 7530 GIANT KING MIXED—Award of Merit, 1933. 3-4 ft., base-branching, 4-6 spikes. More and larger flowers than others. Blue, rose and white. Pkt., 10c. !/2 Oz., 50c. Oz., 90c. 7540 PERENNIAL MIXED—Polyphyllus. Blue, pink
and white shades. Pkt., 10c. (7433) The Beautiful Philippine Lily, 20c Ice Planti—Mesembryanthemum TA. mA F *7092 ICE PLANT—Crypophytum crystallinum. Pros- Vitamin BI For Plants trate spreading plant, small whitish to rose flowers Thiamin Chloride pellets to dissolve in Packet, 10c. Oz., 60c. - water to revitalize and rejuvenate Oe eae plants and to increase grow and size of blooms of normal JERUSALEM CHERRY TA. FOR POTS ; ones. 100 pellet size, enough for all sea- 7150. Well known plant to grow particularly indoors in son and full directions. Postpaid for pots or boxes for winter brightness from the many $1.00. Special Trial Size, 25c. | scarlet fruits freely borne. Pkt., 25c. 5
Passion Flower—Passion Vine TP. 8123 Passiflora edulis. Showy 2-in. flowers of white with white and purple crown. Pkt., 10c.
Glory of the Morning
MORNING GLORY—MOONFLOWER 1a.
Seed coats are very hard, and to insure germination, cut or file through hard outer shell before planting. 7797 PEARLY GATES — New 1942 All-America white morning glory. Pkt., 25c. ry 7795 SCARLETT O’HARA (Ipomoea). 1939 All-Amer- ica Winner. Huge scarlet flowers borne profusely on vigorous climbing vines. Newest sensation. Seed scarce. Be first to grow it. Pkt., 15c. '4 Oz., 50c. Oz.,. $1.60.
7800 BRAZILIAN—Ipomoea Setosa. 40 feet; bright lav- ender-pink flowers often 5 in. across. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
7798 JAPANESE—Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 7801 EARLY HEAVENLY BLUE-—Sky blue with whit- ish throats. Pkt., 10c. Y% Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
| 7803 GIANT PINK—Blooms lightly through summer, heavily in early fall. Day Blooming. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 7804 DOUBLE ROSE MARIE—Ipomoea. Early true | double deep rose. Pkt., 10c. '/. Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. : 7805 WHITE MOONFLOWER — Night Blooming. ' Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
73806 BONA NOX—Lavender Moonflower. Night’ bloom- Poel Kite, 1 OCs hOZ ne 5c.
'_Red, White and Blue Collection, 35c
A superb selection of morning glories in our national colors. Works out beautifully grown on trellises, fences, arbors, etc., and gives a grand patriotic display! Plant this collection for a pull for VICTORY. All three pack- " = ets. Scarlett O'Hara (red), Pearly Gates (white), and (7530) Lupine, 10c Heavenly Blue (50c value), for 35c. Postpaid. (7801) Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, 10c
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(7601) New Early Dixie Sunshine, 25¢
71601 Early Dixie Sunshine
4-5 ft. Our grand new 1939 introduction! An early strain of our great Dixie Sunshine that has literally taken the South by storm. The same except blooms 30 to 60 days sooner, giving much longer blooming sea- son. Pkt., 25c. 'g Oz., 50c. Oz., $3.00.
Hastings’ Superb Dixie Marigelds ..
CULTURE. Sow seed thinly in open ground when leaves of trees are out in early spring. Cultivate and water frequently.
35c MARIGOLD COLLECTION — One packet each new Barly Dixie Sunshine, Yellow Supreme, and new Sunset Giants for 35c. (Value 45c.) Postpaid.
1617 Hastings’ New California Sunset Giant Marigolds
Positively the largest of all Marigolds.
| to orange.
7606 New Extra Dwarf Sunshine
1939 All-America Winner. 114-2 ft. Very dwarf, compact, and exceptionally early strain of our famous Dixie Sunshine. Blooms literally cover the plants in early summer. Pkt., 15c.
7618 GUINEA GOLD—1933 A. A. S. Gold Medal. 3 ft. plants with 30 to 40 all-double, golden orange, odorless flowers, 2-214 in. across. Pkt., 10c. VY Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 7619 YELLOW SUPREME—1935 A. A. S. Gold Medal. Primrose yellow, carnation- flowered, all-double odorless flowers, 214 in. across. Pkt., 10c. 2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. 7634 DWARF ROYAL SCOT—AIll double, striped orange and mahogany. Pkt., 10c. Yq Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7610 AFRICAN MIXED—Tall, 50-60% fully double Fistulosa quilled type in shades of yellow and orange. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 50c. 7612 ALL-DOUBLE LEMON—95% double
African, Pkt., 15c. 7614 ALL-DOUBLE ORANGE—95% double African. Pkt., 15c.
7620 TALL FRENCH DOUBLE — Small flowers, many colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 7631 DWARF MONARCH—1934 A. A. S. Award of Merit. 12 in. uniform dwarf. Orange, mahogany. Pkt., 10c.
7643 FIRE CROSS—12 in., single, orange, red cross. Pkt., 10c. -
Meatthiola HA. 7686 Evening Scented Stock. Violet-laven- der, 4-petaled flowers, curious seed pods. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
Mignonette HA. Attracts Bees
7740 12in. Sweet scented, delightfully fra- grant. Pkt., 10c.
NICOTIANA ta.
SWEET FLOWERING TOBACCO—3 ft. 7950 HYBRIDS MIXED—Pkt., 10c.
7954 AFFINIS WHITE — Showiest and sweetest. Pkt., 10c.
NE Ee Gold Medal Winner
(7224) Nasturtium, Double Golden Gleam,10c Miss Jekyll.
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NEMESIA HHA. TRY IT!
7900 12 in. Rather unusual but very easily grown summer flowering plant with con- tinuous blooms of odd shape in full color range. Pkt., 20c.
Nemophila HA.
7924 BABY BLUE EYES—8 in tall. Insignis Blue. Lovely plants with clear blue flowers, for edging, borders. Pkt., 10c.
Nierembergia HHP.
7962 HIPPOMANICA — Dwarf with large lavender cup fiowers. Superb. Pkt., 50c.
Excellent for loveliest cut flowers. Pkt., 10c.
| Well adapted for our Southern soils and cli- mate and a monster to grow in your garden in 1944.
Varied shades of lemon yellow V4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
7603 MAMMOTH MUM—1944 A.A.S.—New So een ema flowered giant. See p. 3. kt., 25c.
7645 SUNKIST—1943 ALL-AMERICA A low growing bedding marigold complete- ly covered with golden orange flowers all summer. Pkt,, 25c.
7604 NEW GOLDSMITH—New Giant Or- ange Dixie Sunshine, winning Bronze Med- alin 1941 All-America. Vigorous 3 ft. plant covered with extra large true Dixie flowers from midsummer until frost. Pkt., 15c.
7608 DOUBLE FRENCH HARMONY — Dwarf with scabious flowers with orange centers surrounded by maroon collar of broad petals. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
7607 CROWN O’GOLD—ODORLESS
2 ft. 1937 All-America Gold Medal Winner. Unusual new introduction with odorless fo- liage and fragrant flowers. Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 75c. Oz., $1.20
(7617) Marigold Sunset Giants, 10c
DOUBLE SWEET NASTURTIUMS =
25c DOUBLE NRASTURTIUM CCLLECTICN—Full packet each of Golden Gleam, Scar-
let Gleam and Glorious Gleam Hybrids—all for only 25c.
7870 DWARF DOUBLE MIXED — Giant flowering new compact type in all the nas- turtium colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.
| 7874 HASTINGS’ GOLDEN GLOBE — Our / new Double, Sweet Scented, Golden Gleam, jin true dwarf,
bush form. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.
7880 GLORIOUS GLEAM HYBR!DS—1935 A. A. S. Award of Merit. Bodger’s origi- nation; wide color range of double, sweet scented flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.
SINGLE MIXED
7860 HASTINGS’ BUSH OR DWARF — MIXED — Flowers large, gorgeous and brilliant. All shades and colors of dwarf growing varieties. There is no better mix- fure. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. '%4 Lb., 50c.
Nigella HA.
7970 LOVE INA MIST—18-24 in. tall. Blue
flowers partly concealed by the finely cut
foliage. Requires little care in any garden. Pkt., 10c, E
-Oencthera TA.
Postpaid.
7888 DOUBLE SCARLET GLEAM — 1935 A. A. S. Gold Medal. Dazzling scarlet run- ning mate to Golden Gleam. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.
7884 DOUBLE GOLDEN GLEAM — 1933 A. A. S. Gold Medal. The outstanding nov- elty of a decade. Sweet Scented, semi- double, richest clear deep yellow. Vigor- ous bush, profusely flowering in blaze of color. Large 214 in. flowers on erect 6 in. stems, held above foliage. Few 12-18 in. flowering runners. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
NASTURTIUMS ta.
7890 HASTINGS’ TALL MIXED — All shades and colors of climbing varieties. You will find this the best balanced mixture in colors and the largest flowers grown. Pkt,, 10c. Oz., 20c.-'4 Lb., 50c.
8025 LAMARCKIANA — 3-4 ft.
Large branching shoots, each with 2, 4 or 6 flow-
ers open at a time. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c¢,
Exhibition Super
Giant Pansiesie.
* 6 in. tall. Pansies have long uP a very popular favorite and they make delightful beds. The finest Pansies are shy-seeders, as a rule, and that accounts for the difference in prices. Sow seed in boxes or beds and transplant to coo! locations for long blooming period,
8090 HASTINGS’ EXHIBITION—Especial- ly selected for many light colors, mam- moth, round form and largest Super-Swiss and Maple Leaf Giant type flowers known. Pkt., 35c. '/g Oz., $1.45. Oz., $9.40.
8095 HASTINGS’ SUPER GIANTS — We offer only a very limited quantity of these hand selected super giants, only enough for 600 orders. These seed are for expert growers only. Packets only, $1.00 each. 8085 MAPLE LEAF GIANTS—Well known giants. Long stems. Pkt., 40c. 1/16 Oz., $1. 8070 TRIMARDEAU MIXED — Flowers well formed, of good size, in a great va- riety of color. Pkt., 25c. '%4 Oz., $1.50.
8088 SWISS WHITE—Roggli. Pure white. Pkt., 45c. 1/16 Oz., $1.00. g0s0 ROGGLI SWISS GIANTS—Greatest Pansies yet. Gigantic size, perfectly round, fine substance. Sensation’wherever shown. Pkt., 45c. 1/16 Oz., $1.00. Oz., $9.80. g084 BLUE ROGGLI GIANT — Lake of Thun—Ulliswater blue Variety. Hnormous blue dark blotches. Pkt., 45c. 1/16 Oz., $1. g082 ALPENGLOW—Roggli. Shades of vel- vety red. Pkt., 45c. 1/16 Oz., $1.00. 8073 CORONATION GOLD—1938 All- America. Canary, flushed orange. Large lightly ruffled, scented. Pkt., 45c.
Super Giant Pansy Collection—$1.45 Postpaid
SPECIAL OFFER: One full size packet each of Hastings’ Exhibition mixed, and the finest new colors in huge Swiss Giants —Alpenglow, Lake of Thun, Coronation
Gold, and Swiss White—$2.25 worth of the greatest pansies in existence for only $1.45. Plant early for long bloom- ing season. Send your order today.
Hastings’ Everblooming Petunias
Start Petunias early in boxes or protected
beds to transplant when frost danger is
passed. Cover seed lightly with peat moss
or sifted wood’s soil and keep barely moist.
8200 HASTINGS’ DE LUXE BEDDING
MIXTURE—Large flowers, gorgeous colors,
striking effect, Pkt., 20c. g oz., 50c. Oz., $3.
8180 FORMULA MIXED — Solid colors.
Balanced. Pkt., 10c. 74 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.
8183 FLAMING VELVET—1936 A. A. S.
Gold Medal. Blood red with scarlet tints.
Pkt., 25c.
8184" GENERAL DODDS—Velvety purple.
Pkt., 20c. '% Oz., 60c.
8185 STRIPED AND BLOTCHED — How-
ard’s Star. Pkt., 20c.
8187 VIOLACEA—Deep violet blue. Vig-
orous. Pkt., 25c.
oral BALCONY ‘BLUE—Fine, rich, large. t
Pee, Jplemcteay WHITE—No finer white. its
8202" BALCONY MIXED. Grand colors.
Pkt., 25c. 4 Oz., 85c. Oz., $3.00.
8189 CELESTIAL ROSE — Compact new
and more brilliant rose pink. Finer and
better. Pkt., 25c
* 8192 MARTHA WASHINGTON — RUF-
FLED—1935 A. A. S. Ruffled flowers of
white, tinged blue. Pkt., 35c.
*8190 DWARF GEM MIXED — Very
dwarf. Pkt., 25c.
8199 SNOW Ee eee wavy pure white.
Gorgeous. Pkt.,
8193 HADIANGE i521 Silver Medal A.A.S.
Richest non-fading rosy red with light
throat. Really sensational! Pkt., 20c.
#8194 ROSE GEM—1936 A. A. S. Award of
Merit. Pkt., 35c.
8195 ROSE OF HEAVEN — Dwarf; rose- pink. Pkt., 25c.
8196 ROSY MORN—Dwarf; pink with white throat. Pkt., 25c.
8197 SILVER BLUE—HEAVENLY BLUE. Dwarf. Pkt., 25c.
8198 HASTINGS’ BLUE BEDDER—Sensa- tional new dwarf blue. Pike .20ce 8218 CHEERFUL — New 1944 All-America Winner. Compact plants covered all sum- mer with large rose flowers suffused sal- mon. Lovely. Packets, 25c.
8182 HOLLYWOOD STAR—1939 All-Amer- ica. Sensational pink star shaped blooms literally covering strong, vigorous plants all summer. Pkt., 15c.
8188 TOPAZ eee Rae apron cerise flowers. Pkt., 15c. '/g Oz.,
DOUBLE PETUNIAS, SINGne FRINGED. Seed is very expensive, packets are small and they are not for ordinary planting. Sow carefully in boxes to transplant.
8232 ALL DOUBLE AMERICA—1943 All- America winner. A beautiful all double rose pink development of our American breed- ers. Vigorous and everblooming. Compact and free flowering. Pkt., 50c.
8217 THEODOSIA — Largest fimbriated; rosy pink, wide golden throat. Pkt., about 375 seeds, 45c.
8220 DWARF GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA— Immense blotched flowers on erect, 9-in, plants. Pkt., about 300 seeds, 45c.
Red, White, Blue Petunias, 50c
The most satisfactory and brilliant bed- ding Petunias in a patriotic color range. Radiance Red, Snowball (white), and Blue Bedder. All three sent for 50c (Value 65c.) Postpaid,
Bedder, 20c
(8200) Hastings’ Deluxe Mixed Petunias
(8193) Petunia Radiance Red, 20c (8182) Hastings’ Hollywood Star, 15c For Bedding, 20c
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CULTURE—Annual Phlox grow most eas- ily on most any type of soil, quickly giving a mass of beautiful blooms. Broadcast seed as soon as soil can be worked, cover 14 in. and firm soil. Thin to 4 in. apart. A sun- ny position is desirable. Widely used to plant in bulb beds and borders to flower in summer after bulbs have died.
8261 GIGANTEA ART SHADES MIXED— Newest, huge flowered heads of bright col- ors. Pkt.) 25c:
8263 ROSY MORN—All-America Winner. A right color combination of deep rose pink with a white eye. New Giant size. Pt., 25c. 8267 SALMON GLORY—Another winner of giant size. Color, deep salmon with white eye. Pkt., 25c.
8268 NEW RED GLORY—Newest All-Amer- ica winner. Brilliant color to brighten your garden. Pkt., 25c.
HARDY ANNUAL POPPIES
Striking single and double flowered varie- ties for fall, winter, and early spring sow- ing to give largest flowers on longest and strongest stems. Sow seed directly in well prepared beds. Shirleys 2 ft. tall.
Giant Double Poppy Seed Notice No more Carnation or Peony flowered giant double poppies can be grown. They are sources of opium and the U. S. does not
fms permit their growth. We recommend par-
(8421) El Monte Iceland Poppy, 10c
Be!
(8380) New Double Shirley Poppy
Phacelia—California Blue Bell 2252 CALIFORNIA BLUE BELL — HA.
10-18 in. early, long blooming annual with .
gentian blue flowers having white anthers. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.
Platycodon—Blue Bell Flower 2312 CHINESE BELL FLOWER—H.P. 2 ft. branching plants producing many bright blue buds opening to lovely, dainty bell shaped flowers. Pkt., 15c.
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ticularly the lovely and colorful Shirleys to take their place.
Hastings’ Superb New Annual
Poppy Mixture
8410 SUPERB MIXED—AII colors and types blended well for all uses. Pkt. 10c. Oz. 50c.
Exquisite Southern Shirley Poppies
8370 SHIRLEY MIXED—Exquisite colored singles. Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. 8371 AMERICAN LEGION—Shirley scarlet, white cross. Makes brilliant display. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
8376 TULIP—Giant scarlet and black sin-
gle. Very striking. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
8378 WILD ROSE — Popular rose-pink Shirley. Pkt., 10c. VY Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
New Double Shirley Poppies 8381 DOUBLE DAZZLER — Brilliant red.
Pkt., 10c. > Oz., 40c. O2z., 75c.
8382 DOUBLE SALMON — Beautiful. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. 8383—DOUBLE SWEETBRIAR — Rose Pink. Pkt., 10c. !'% Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. 8380 DOUBLE MIXED—Colorful Shirleys. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.
Penstemen HP.
8142 BLUE GEM—15-18 in. Erect growing. Pkt., 20c. 'g Oz., 50c.
8150 SENSATION IMPROVE D—2 ft. Mixed colors. Pkt., 25c. Yg Oz., 70c.
Vitamin Bi—Money Back
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Having sold thousands of packages of Vitamin Bl, giving complete satisfac- tion, we offer you again this year the new ‘“‘Vitamin Bl Plus’’ in the dollar size, on a ‘‘money back guarantee basis.’’ if you are not satisfied after using it as directed.
It stimulates the rooting system of es- tablished plants and aids wonderfully in transplanting. Every gardener should have a supply on hand (it keeps) at all times. Full garden size (makes 2,000 gallons treating solution) sent postpaid for $1.00, with satisfaction guaranteed. Special trial size (same but with no guarantee) 25c.
PHLOX DRUMMONDI
NEW GIANT ART SHADES PHLOX DRUMMONDI
GRANDIFLORA—HA
Annual Phlox drummondi, 25c
HARDY PERENNIAL POPPIES
Sow seed early in boxes to transplant. Plant in cool, well-drained location with exposure only to early sun.
(8261) Giant
8421 EL MONTE ICELAND—HP. 12-18 in. Deep tangerine. Pkt., 10c. 'g Oz., 35c. Vo Oz., $1.10.
8420 SUNBEAM ICELAND — Nudicaule. 12-18 in. HP. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. VYg Oz., 35c. Wo Oz., $1.10.
8430 ORIENTALE—HP. 2-3 ft. Striking shades.
Pkt., 15c.
Flower
(8370) Lovely Single Shirley Poppy
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PORTULACA
TA. 6 in. Luxurious, free-flowering all summer, with brilliant waxy colors for beds, borders and edgings. It is frequently used for covering rock-work and sunny banks, when the seed is sown broadcast. Brightest color range.
*8451 SINGLE JEWEL — An extremely
BLOOMS ALL SUMMER
Plant in Full Sun
*8450 SINGLE MIXED —The most bfil- liant color display of all. Pkt., 15c.
* 8440 DOUBLE MIXED—The richest col- ors imaginable. Flowers do not close. Pkt., 25c. Seed supply very limited.
IN DIXIE
large flowered strain of glowing, rich crim- son red. It is free flowering and produces | a most striking and distinctive efiect. The first of the newest selections in a solid color. Make your garden outstanding with a bed of the brilliant novelty. Packet, 35c.
CASTOR OIL BEAN RICINUS—MOLE BEAN Ta.
8620 PALMA CHRISTI—Large tropical plants grown for highly ornamental foliage. A plentiful supply, grown near the garden, is said to keep away moles. Plant in open after ground gets warm, 3-4 ft. apart. This is the bean from which castor oil is made, but do not eat the raw beans. 5-10 ft. high; fine for massing or center plants in beds. The beans are brilliantly colored.Ornamental zi
Seed very scarce, so please order early.
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c.
Queen Anne’s Lace Flower 8590 Lovely old favorite to grow for cut
;
F flower arrangements, either natural or dyed bright colors. Spreads rapidly from seed, so keep in _ bounds, Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
SAPONARIA Ha.
8795 VACCARIA ROSE—2 ft. Attractive, quick flowering, bushy, branching plants; long, wide leaves beneath flower panicles
of large, %-in., glorified Baby’s Breath
flowers. Artistic, airy cutting flowers of
glistening rosy pink cover all of plant.
Make successive sowings for a continuous ! supply. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.
SANVITALIA Ta.
3-6 in., spreading. Double Procumbens.
Small, 1-in. perfectly double, showy flow- ers of richest deep yellow—resembling lit- tle button Chrysanthemums. Blooms in 6 weeks, lasts all summer.
* 8780 DOUBLE PROCUMBENS—PKt., 10c.
SALPIGLOSSIS HHa.
PAINTED TONGUE—2-4 ft. Aptly called the Orchid of annual flowers. “Each Petunia-like flower is veined with gold and the rich and beautiful contrasting colors are B| exquisite, a most attractive free-flowering annual. Flow- ers are large and fancifully veined in bright crimson, black, pink, violet, golden yellow, light blue, purple, scarlet and velvety red base colors with many in two- color combinations. Start seeds indoors or in hotbed for transplanting 12 in. apart outdoors when the frost danger is past, or sow outdoors when warm.
8730 GLOXINIA FLOWERED—Mixed veined varieties. B|} Pkt., 10c. '7 Oz., 30c. Oz., $1.00.
SALVIA — SAGE
Bes H PERENNIAL — Azurea_ grandi- - 8765 Blue Salvia flora. HP. Long slender spikes
of pretty sky-blue flowers in profusion all summer. 2-3
(8730) Salpiglossis or Painted Tongue, 10c
ft. tall, greatly admired and last several years. Try it. Pkt., 25c. Plants on Page 72. 8766 SALVIA FARINACEA—Blue Bedder. HHP. New
and unusual bright blue salvia similar to Scarlet Sage excepting its blue color and greater hardiness. Pkt., 35c.
SALVIA—VIVID SCARLET SAGE Ta.
2 ft. Universally popular. A strong grower and free flowering beauty, bearing long spikes of intense scarlet bloom from midsummer till frost. It delights in the warmest, sunniest situations. Sow seed after trees are in full leaf and the ground is warm, but may be started earlier in boxes in sunny windows for transplanting. A bed of Salvia will give a perfect blaze of scarlet. Salvia is admirably adapted for glowing red beds, borders and sunny porch and win- dow boxes.
8755 GLOBE OF FIRE, AMERICA—Compact, bushy, showiest display. Pkt., 35c. (Seed very scarce.)
(8795) Sandiaria, 10c Buy FRESH Seed—Order DIRECT From Hastings—Buy War Bonds
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ne Pin Cushion Flowers—SCABIOSA—For Cutting + HA, HP.
Sweet Scabious. 2 ft. The double annual flowers are
pin-cushion shaped, 2-3 in. across. The richly colored,
fragrant blossoms on long stems make desirable beds,
berders and cut-flowers. Sow seed as soon as ground
can be worked, or earlier indoors to transplant.
8820 ANNUAL MIXED—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
8821 AGERATUM BLUE—Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 60c.
8822 CRIMSON—Pkt., 10c. '/o OF 60c. Oz., $1.00.
8824 FLESH PINK—Pkt., 10c. '%> Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
8825 LOVELINESS—Glorious new color, shades of deli-
cate salmon-rose. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 60c. Oz. +y $1.00.
$826 BLUE MOON. New Giant type. Pkt., 15c. 14 Oz., 35c.
8827 SHASTA IMP ROVED—normous pure white.
Pkt., 10c. Vo Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
8828 "SULPHUR YELLOW—Pkt., 10c. Yo Oz., 60c. packet each of
SPECIAL COLLECTION. One full the above seven choice colors of Scabiosa (75-cent value) for 50c. Postpaid.
8832 SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA PINK—HP. Bright sil- very pink. 18-24 in., bushy plants. 2%4-in. delicately lacily frilled, exquisite semi-double flowers on long slender stems. Pkt., 20c.
8830 NEW GIANT CAUCASICA HYBRIDS—HP. Isaac House Strain. Wey laced, frilled petals for most del- icate and exquisite 3-4 in. flowers imaginable. Pki., 25c.
SCHIZANTHUS Ta.
BUTTERFLY FLOWER—12-18 in. Called Poor Man’s Orchid; daintiest, most exquisite flowers imaginable. Bushy, branching plants literally covered with small 1-in., orchid-like blooms in plumes on loose spikes over lacy foliage. Flowers pink, rose, mauve, violet, laven- der, flesh, white and gold, with fancy throat blotches and tigering of contrasting colors. Only recommended outdoors in cool, moist air conditions. Hastings’ extra ‘ ; select hothouse strain. (8820) Choicest New Scabiosa | 8850 GIANT HYBRiDS—Largest flowered. Pkt., 25c. |
Snapdragoms—See p. 54, Antirrhinums
» STATICE wa, HP.
EVERLASTING OR STRAWFLOWER— 2-2 ft. Hasily grown; useful both fresh and dry. Sow in sunny location.
9030 ANNUAL SINNUATA Oe Oe a nuals, all colors. Pkt., 10c. O2z.,
9032 GOLDEN YELLOW BONDUELLI— Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
9034 KAMPF’S DEEP BLUE—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
9036 ROSEA SUPERBA—Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. 9038 SNOWWITCH WHITE —Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 60c.
9042 PERENNIAL CASPIA—Delicate, ar- tistic earliest bloomer and huge sprays; lilac or light mauve. Pkt., 20c.
HARDY DOUBLE STOCKS na.
DOUBLE EARLY GIANT IMPERIAL—The Stock (or Gilliflower) is one of the most popular annuals, for bedding or pot cul- ture; for brilliancy and diversity of color, fragrance, profusion and for long bloom- ing it is unsurpassed. These give you many blooms in late summer and early fall. Our percentage of doubles equals the best European pot-grown strains. Our Double Early Giant Imperial is the largest flowering type on the longest cutting stems,
for florist’s use or home gardens, They bloom for 12 weeks. 9070 MIXED—Giant Imperial, perpetual
branching Stocks in many shades of pink, ‘blue, white, red, violet, lavender and yel- low. Pkt., '25c.
9074 FIERY BLOOD RED—New, merito- rious. Pkt., 35c.
9076 ELK’ s PRIDE—Royal Purple. Larg- est of all. Pkt., 35c.
9078 ROSE—Deep rose-pink, Giant Impe- rial. Pkt., 35c.
9079 SHASTA—New giant glistening white, Pkt., 35c.
MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY
The National Victory Garden Program, adopted soon after Pearl Harbor, recom- mended full maintainance of Flowers, Shrubs, Lawns, and Trees. The reason that these things of beauty should be kept up is to keep up our spiritual well being while we are in all-out production of food and other war efforts. Do your part around your home to maintain its attractive appearance for all to enjoy. |
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VIRGINIAN STOCK Ha.
FRENCH FORGET-ME-NOTS — Chieran- thus maritimus. 8 in. Quite different from stocks. Delightful edging, rockery and bedding subject. Small; 4-petalled, % in., rosy mauve, crimson red and white flowers. * 9630 COMPACT MIXED—Plant lots of them. Pkt., 10c. '/% Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
CLB. THUNBERGIA Tp.
9380 TRAILING BLACK-EYED SUSAN—
Orange, cream and white flowers with black eyes. Excellent for rock walls and moist banks. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 35c.
SWEET WILLIAM Hp. DIANTHUS BARBATUS—18 in. Flowers are handsomely colored. Sow seed very early and transplant or thin to 6 in. apart in rich, mellow soil.
9300 DOUBLE MIXED—Double bright colors. Pkt., 10c, '%4 Oz., $1.60.
9310 SINGLE MIXED—Brilliant flowers, all colors mixed. Pkt., 10c. '%> Oz., 60c.
9316 NEWPORT PINK—Handsomest color, single. Pkt., 25c.
9318 SCARLET BEAUTY—Richest color, single. Pkt.,
STOKESIA Hp.
CORNFLOWER ASTER—2 ft. Prized for the very large Cornflower or Sweet Sultan- like flowers of blue and white, from May until frost. Splendid for cutting and effec- tive in masses in garden borders.
9110 MIXED STOKESIA — Packet, 20c.
flowers, Oz., 50c.
(9380) Trai ing Thunburgia
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Hastings’ Dixie Sweet Pe Experts’ opinions declare these the very best of each color in existence. It Plant in rows. Stake or run vines on wires. For long flowering, dig ulture rows out 12 inches deep, fill in 6 inches with well-rotted manure and soil mixed, drop seeds after they have been inoculated, and cover 2 to 3 inches, aay filling trench as growth starts. To grow the largest flowers, plant early n good soil worked deep, run rows north and south if possible, remove the early
owth of all but two branches and thin plants to at least 6 inches apart. Water oroughly when needed. Culture on each package. One ounce plants 50 feet.
Climbing Lathyrus or Perennial Sweet Pea HP. 7320 HARDY SWEET PEA—10 ft. Lasts for years. Mixed—Pkt., 15c
SUPERB NEW EARLY FLOWERING SWEET PEAS
Especially adapted to greenhouse culture and outdoor winter planting in the lower South. ey: bloom about two weeks sooner than Spencer Sweet Peas, and almost as erly. lowering earlier, they have that much longer to bloom before hot 4 weather. 9206 FLORIST’S BLUE—New Deep Blue. Very pleasing and best of the blues. 9212 GRENADIER—Fiery Scarlet. New beauty, very striking; wavy petals. 9214 CASCADE—White. Outstanding, sensational, new fashionable white. 9216 MEMORY—Lavender. Exquisite color and one of the largest flowers of all. 9226 SHIRLEY TEMPLE—Soft Rose Pink. New, daintily frilled; finest of all. 9235 BALL’S ORANGE—Rich sunproof orange. Great vigor, stem length and size. PRICE EACH VARIETY: Packet, 20c. Oz., 60c. V4 Lb., $2.00. Lhb., $6.00
200 Hastings’ Finest Early Fiowering Mixed Sweet Pecos
Just the right proportion of many different varieties to produce the most pleasing and harmonious color effect. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c. '%4 Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00.
Special Early Flowering Sweet Pea Offer—75c
One Packet Each of Florist’s Blue, Grenadier, Shirley Temple, Cascade, Ball's Orange, Memory—finest color assortment—$1.20 worth—for only 75c.
INOCULATION FOR SWEET PEAS, 10c
Sweet Peas are true soil building legumes and as such they actually add fertility to the soils in which they grow. The tiny bacteria on sweet pea roots fix nitrogen from the air into the roots and into the soil. It’s a cooperative arrangement but for best growth and finest flowers it is necessary to inoculate the seed. Order the special Sweet Pea size for 10c. Postpaid.
ee | Ne (9206) Early Flowering Sweet Pea, Florist’s Blue
NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS
The finest race or type, extra large flowers. Many have wavy and ruffled petals, which with their rich coloring give an almost orchid-like appearance. Sweet Pea lovers and specialists who grow the largest and most beautiful blooms with long stems plant Spencers. These are the world’s finest varieties. Prices Below.
9240 Hastings’ Superb Mixed Giant Spencer Sweet Peas Beautiful blend of the largest and finest colored Spencer Sweet Peas. It includes the above varieties, standard Spencers of merit and many novelties now being intro- duced. This we believe is the finest assortment and most harmonious blend ever found in Sweet Peas. Packet, 10c. Oz., 30c. '4 Lb., 90c. Lb., $3.00.
ALL SPENCER VARIETIES BELOW ARE PRICED—EACH:
Packet, 10c. Oz., 35c. '%4 Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50.
9242 AMBITION—Rosy Lavender. Giant, wavy, beautiful color.
9243 CHINESE BLUE—Rich Blue. The outstanding blue, medium density.
9246 BARBARA—Glowing Salmon. Lightly shaded with orange,. scintillating. 9248 BEATALL—Light Cerise. Large and handsome pink suffused salmon.
9254 PIRATE GOLD—Golden Orange. Newest, finest of this greatly desired color. 9257 FORTUNE—Rich Dark Blue. Supreme dcev blue Sweet Pea.
9260 GRAND NATIONAL—Rich Cream. Nearest to yellow.
9262 MAGNET—Deep Cream Pink. Amber shading. Huge flowers on long stems. 9265 OLYMP!A—Deep Purple. Gloriously rich and bright.
9267 PINKIE—Rose Pink. What a lovely Sweet Pea! Simply Grand.
9268 SUNK!IST—Cream Picoteed Pink. The sweetest debutante shade.
9269 GIGANT!IC—Pure White. Newest and finest white. Perfect stems.
9274 THE CARDINAL—Intense Poppy Scarlet. Largest real scarlet.
9275 WARRIOR—Maroon. Richest and best of all dark varieties.
9276 WELCOME—Scarlet Cerise. Sunproof scarlet self. Very dazzling.
*9244 LADY RUFFLES—Soft Pink, Ruffled. Huge yet dainty, very beautiful color. *9270 FLUFFY RUFFLES—Cream Pink. Beautifully ruffled. Best of all.
* 9271 RUFFLED CRIMSON—Rich Crimson Red. Beautifully ruffled.
* 9272 RUFFLED ROSE—Bright Rose. Definitely stunning!
*9292 RUFFLED BLUE—Rich Blue. Best blue ruffled.
*9294 RUFFLED WHITE—Pure White. A dream.
9290 RUFFLED MIXED—A perfect ruffled blend of color,
Collection of all separate * ruffled colors, six lovely varieties ‘sent postpaid for 50c. Send for Ruffled Collection of Sweet Peas, 50c.
Southern Spencer Sweet Pea Collection—45c
One packet each of Amethyst, Barbara, Grand National, Pinkie, Sextet Queen and Welcome—finest variety in existence of each color, in a grand
(9267) Mammoth Pink Spencer Sweet Pea—Pinkie and balanced assortment. 60c worth for 45c. Postpaid.
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Hastings’ Dazzting Tithenia for Dixie’s Gardens
New, Exciting, Exotic Mexican Sunflower
9397 FIREBALL—Grandiflora.
trast with other late summer and fall colors. to have this new one. Pkt., 20c.
9395 ROTUNDIFOLIA—5 ft. cutting stems. and among shrubs. flame colored flowers known. ers. Treat as an annual. V4 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.
Japanese Double Sunflower
9140 CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED—A. heavily doubled showy flowers of rich golden yellow for Oz., 35c.
easy growth in sunny places.
STAR OF TEXAS za.
Pkt., 10c.
9725 XANTHISMA TEXANUM—A most interesting noy- elty flowering plant for easy culture throughout the South. Brightest yellow daisy-like flowers on stiff, wiry Pkt., 25
(Plants, p. 72)
9420 RED HOT POKER—Tall spikes of brilliant orange- Vg Oz., 40c.
stems for cutting. Grow in full sun. Tritoma—Red Hot Poker up.
red flowers in easrly summer. Pkt., 20c.
(9397) Tithonia—Dazzling Mexican Sunflower Oz., $2.40.
Hastings’ New 1944 Giant
Giant Verbena Collection, 75c¢ One full packet each White Giant, Spec- trum Red, Royale Blue, Brilliant Pink, and Lavender Glory ($1.25 value) for only 75c. Postpaid.
GIGANTEA TYPE—GIANTS 9530 GIGANTEA MIXED—Largest, finest Verbenas. Pkt., 20c. '/g Oz., 50c. Oz., $3.00. 9531 BEAUTY OF OXFORD HYBRIDS— Huge rose shades. Most popular of all ver- benas. Pkt., 25c. 9532 FLORADALE BEAUTY—1937 All- America. Shades of rose and red. Pkt., 25c. 9533 LAVENDER GLORY—Variable color, fragrant, new. Pkt., 25c. 9535 BRILLIANT—Flame rose. Pkt., 25c. 9537 ROYALE BLUE—Rich, deep and col- orful. Pkt 25c.
9538 SPECTRUM RED—New and brilliant. Pkt., 25c. 9539 WHITE GIANT — Immense, Pkt., 25c.
clear.
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(9530) Verbena, Beauty of Oxford Hybrid, 25c
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Hybrid Verbenas
HHP. (6-18 inches). Spreading bushy plants easily grown in well-drained good soils, from seed planted in early spring or started earlier indoors and later trans- planted. Gigantea type have unusually large flower clusters.
VERBENA NOVELTIES
9555 ERINOIDES—SPECIES. 10 in. Hardy. Rosy violet. Pkt., 15c.
Wallflower—Cheiranthus A.
Cc. CHEIRI — (1-2 ft.)Well-known bushy plant with fragrant spike of flowers. Eng- lish garden favorite doing well in South. Mixed colors.
9665 SINGLE—Pkt., 10c. 9660 DOUBLE—Pkt., 20c.
Oz., 50c.
Viola Cornuta HHP. 9600—TUFTED PANSIES—Free flowering thrifty bedding plant blooming freely in Spring. Pkt., 20c. Yg Oz., 40c.
(9140) Sunflower, Chrysanthemum Flowered, 10c
d : i New exotic Tithonia se- lection with brilliant scarlet flowers to blend and con- Be the first
) Exciting flaming blood-#/ orange, 3% in. single Dahlia-like flowers on long, heavy Large shrubbery plant for backgrounds / Long season blooming; richest waxy , Creates a sensation wher- 73 ever seen and everybody wants it for striking cut-flow- &* Tithonia blooms the first sea- (
son from seed, giving an abundance of flowers. Pkt., 15c.
Selected
Cc.
(9420) Tritoma— Red Hot Poker, 20c.
VINCA OR PERIWINKLE
PERIWINKLE—A, (1-1% ft.) Very free flowering, quick growing garden favorite. Striking bright flowers.
9580 MIXED COLORS—Well blended.
Pkt., 10c. VQ Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.
9587 WHITE — Pure white. Lasting. Pkt., 15c.
9588 WHITE, PINK EYE — Lovely. Pkt., 15c.
9586 ROS E A — Clear, beautiful rose. Pkt., 15c.
Xeranthemum—Everlasting
9720 EVERLASTING—A. (114-2 ft.) Easily grown, keeping for months when dried. Pkt., 10c. '/ Oz., 45c.
1944 Strawflower Collection
One packet each Xeranthemum, Heli- chrysum, Globe Amaranth, and Statice, all well suited for drying for use all win- ter. All true everlasting. 30c. Postpaid.
(9580) Vinca or Periwinkle, 10c
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(9820) Graceful Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia, 10c
Dainty, Colorful Zinnias POMPON or BABY ZINNIAS For Your Delight
9840 POMPON OR LILLIPUT MIXED—AIl Zinnia colors blended in these tiny beauties. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
9842 POMPON YELLOW GEM—Tiny, fully double, deep rich yel- low. The clearest and best. Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
9848 POMPON LILAC GEM—Exquisite new selection in pleasing lilac tone. Very double. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
9850 POMPON PINK GEM—Loveliest light pink. A beauty. Pkt., 10c. '4 Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
9853 POMPON SALMON ROSE GEM—Charming little flower to grace any garden or vase. Fine salmon rose color. Very double. Pict, 10c., 045025, 25c: Oz;, -80c.
9855 POMPON SCARLET GEM or RED RIDING HOOD—Bright- est fiery scarlet. Very double. Pkt., 10c. ' Oz., 25c. O2z., 80c. 9858 POMPON WHITE GEM—Fine white in this true baby class. Adds to any collection. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
Special Pompon Collection for 1944 Gardens
One packet each of the above six tiny, double, thrifty and charming new fashionable baby pompons, for 30c, Postpaid. Y4 Oz. each for 95c. Make best cut flowers of all. Order now.
9844 NEW POMPON BLACK RUBY. 1941 All-America. Darkest velvety maroon, black in appearance. Pkt., 15c. 1/4 Oz., 45c.
Modern California Giants New Giant Mammoth Type—!MMENSE SIZE
This mutation from the world famous Dahlia-Flowered type has the same enormous size as that type but with the distinct advan- tage of flat flowers. This is really a remarkable type, low branch- ing for long cutting stems, profuse flowering and huge, graceful flowers of rich and charming colors. 214 to 38 feet tall.
9800 CALIFORNIA GIANTS MIXED—Perfect blend of all colors. Large Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9804 ENCHANT RESS—Rich rose-pink, the same colors as Dahlia- Flowered Exquisite. Pkt., 10c. '4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9806 GOLDEN QUEEN—Rich golden yellow, very large and com- manding. Pkt., 10c. '/%4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9808 LAVENDER QUEEN—Pleasing deep lavender. Unusual and distinct. Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9816 SALMON QUEEN—Largest, flattest Robusta Monster va- riety; only one of its color. Pkt., 10c. '%4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 9817 SCARLET QUEEN—Glowing crimson-scarlet, the richest color in flowers. Pkt., 10c. '/4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9318 WHITE QUEEN—Fxcellent selection for true color. Pkt., 10c. Y4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
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Hastings’ Dahtia Zinnias The largest and finest type of Zinnias. Petal edges are inclined to curl inwards and careful selections over a number of years has its reward in about 75% of the flowers coming true Dahlia-flowered.
Some even come 90% true. These are the world’s best Zinnias. Largest and finest of all and best for Southern climate.
A Garden Full of Zinnias All Summer for 35c
Our golden jubilee offer of these six finest Zinnias in the world. Fora garden full of Zinnias all summer—one full packet each of these loveliest of all developments in Dixie’s most easily grown and colorful flower. Postpaid for 35c. '4q Oz., each for $1.65.
9820 DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED—AIl colors. Well blended mixture of many coiored shades. Pkt., 10c. 4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 9822 CANARY BIRD—Yellow. Rich deep yellow, very large and Holds color well. Packet, 10c. 1/4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9825 SCARLET FLAME-—Scarlet. Largest and best red. Very vigorous flowers often 8 in. Pkt., 10c. 74 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 9826 DREAM—Deep Lavender. Turns mallow purple, new ex- quisite Zinnia color. Pkt., 10c. '74 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9827 EXQUISITE—Rose Pink. Finest of all Zinnias. Light rose with Tyrian rose center. Pkt., 10c. '/4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9831 ILLUMINATION—Tyrian Rose. Cerise or rosy scarlet, very Bright and rich. Great. Pkt., 10c. 174 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9837 POLAR BEAR—White. Best white Zinnia. Very large, true Dahlia form. Pkt., 10c. 14 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
NEW AND UNUSUAL 1943 NOVELTY ZINNIAS
9890 NEW CROWN O’GOLD—HEach petal overlaid deep golden at base. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. '% Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9880 CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN—Elegans mixed. 2 ft. high. Bushy plants covered with double medium blossoms all summer. Pkt., 10c. Vy Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.
9875 NEW PiICOTEE MIXED—A real novelty. Rich Florists’ shades with curled edges and picotee tips. Deep green foliage. Pkt.,, 10c:
9940 SCABIOUS FLOWERED MIXED—New and unusual type zinnia with crested flowers giving a touch of daintiness. All colors
mixed. Pkt., 10c. 1% Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 9910 NEW FANTASY MIXED—All-America Winner. A colorful mixture of quilled flowers, excellent for cutting. Packet, 10c.
V4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9950 MEXICANA HYBRIDS—Double Haageana. Small flowering new type resembling pompon dahlias but with many and varied color combinations. Pkt., 10c. 1% Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9930 TOM THUMB—A pleasing mixture of the tiniest and yet fully doubled miniature zinnias. Pkt., 10c. '4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00. 9955 ZINNIA LINEARIS—10 in. Orange. Tiny single orange flowers with yellow petal stripe. Pkt., 10c. Yg Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00. 9956 GRACILLINA—Deepest scarlet miniature. Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.
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MAKE YOUR G RDEN BEAUTIFUL WITH PERENNIALS
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PERENNIALS IN YOUR GARDEN
Too little have we availed ourselves of the marvelous groups of perennial plants in our Southern gardens. Some of the choicest beauties belong to this perennial group and to their lovely charm is their added value in being long lived, coming back again, year after year, and really more beautiful as they grow older and larger. Our suggestion for the generality of perennial plants is to pro- vide rather rich, well drained beds that will grow other flowers nicely, mulching them moderately with peat moss or other good humus. The secret of growing most of these plants successfully is to group them rather closely so that they shade each other’s roots, using care not to smother small growing kinds with large growers. Many of our best Southern gardeners plant these large perennial groups of such as hardy phlox, hardy asters, peonies (in upper South only), iris, hemerocallis, hardy salvia, and chrysanthe- mums in strategic places in the garden beds, filling in between with annuals, other smaller growing perennials, and also varied bulbs, planning of course for color harmonies upon a seasonal basis for greatest beauty. Gardens planted all of one type or class of flowers usually be- Bac SNS Se ee : Y come somewhat mionatoneus: a - ~
= . - a - he nicest gardens, not expensive, either, are those haying a *Sedums, Dianthus, Dicentra add charm to Rockeries pleasing variety, blooming all season and made even more inter- esting by some interesting novelties from time to time.
1944 Postpaid Plant Prices Achillea Superb Hardy Garden Asters Plants priced at 30 I 3 Ff 5 MILFOIL OR YARROW—Delightful, easi- MICHAELMAS DAIS IE S—Starworts. Se SS Cesena OnRfOC ly grown, hardy plants for sunny places Among the showiest late summer and fall
ie aes NE an Rty rie an in good garden soil. perennials. Give sunny fexposunerind they der 3 plants of the same or different A. MILLIFOLIUM ROSEUM—Rose pink 8t0w and bloom freely in any soil.
kinds for 75c. Any 12 plants priced at flowers, soft foliage. 30c each. COLLECTION OF ALL 6 HARDY ASTERS 30c will be sent for $2.45. 35c plants A. PERRY’S WHITE—Largest, finest dou- SENT FOR $1.95. POSTPAID.
are 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00. Plants at ble. 30c each. BEECHWOOD CHALLENGER—An array
40c each are 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.45. of rich red flowers. 40c.
* Ajuge—Ground Cover A. REPTANS—4 in. Creeping ground cover for shady SR aan Sorter WiBOHoe aioe aT Dine ane Oe Deep purplish blue flowers, bronze 92-inch flowers of lavender blue it STRTGE, ge. “Uc . : i Give partial shade. uperb! 60c each. = x 1 er. 40c. ; PINK SPIRE—Soft pink in early summer HARRINGTON Si PINiO=ci ose eiciners
Acthionema—Persian Candytuft rose pink, 50c.
eee: i i f LITTLE PINK LADY—Loveliest pink flow- Woe Blue foliage, lovely pink candytuft ers Ga Saal GisnER ese
ROYAL BLUE—Rich deep blue novelty. Anchusa—Cape Forget-Me-Not reise: ALKANET—Cape Forget-Me-Not. Of easy culture in SNOWBANK—Superb new white. Strong any sunny and well-drained soil. i grower, making nice cut flowers in late A. ITALICA DROPMORE—3-4 ft. high. New. Bright summer and fall. 46c each.
blue flowers, vigorous growth. 30c each. T 4.95. xA. MYOSOTIDIFLORA—12-18 in. compact forget-me- COLLECTION ALL SIX ASTERS $
not flowers in April. 40c each.
Campanula—Canterbury Bells
Anthemis—Golden Marguerite CANTERBURY BELLS—Bellflower, 2 to MOONLIGHT—Hardy Golden Marguerite. Finely cut. 3 ft. tall; Mery, SHON) flowers from June fern-like foliage with yellow daisy-like flowers from May for garden and cutting.
to Oct. Valuable for cutting and for the border. 40c. PERSICIFOLIA BLUE—Numerous branch-
es crowded with large deep blue bells. 35c. Aquilegia-Columbine
Graceful, distinctive, airy foliage, delicate arrange- Catananche—Blue Cupid Dart
ment of yellow, mauve, rose, flesh, lavender, blue, purple Rich lavender blue flowers above silvery flowers on 2-foot stems. Good cut flowers. foliage in midsummer. 40c.
A. DOBBIES’ IMPERIAL HYBRIDS—Long spurred, finest of all strains. Delightful color and largest Colum- bines grown. Mixed colors only. 40c each.
* Arenaria—Sand Wort
MONTANA — Creeping evergreen with large white flowers in spring. 30c.
Artemisia
A. SILVER QUEEN—Indispensa- ble decorative plant in border or for bouquets, baskets and_ other floral pieces. May be cut and dried for use all winter by itself or with flowers in bouquets. Bright silver colored stems and foliage. 30 in. tall, bushy plant. 30c each.
Caryopteris—Blue Spirea C. MASTACANTHUS — Clear blue g flowers, silver, green Aglare ae 4 . y 9 MASTACANTHUS, ROSE. Qe: Sy ~
Hardy Aster, Pink Lady, 35c MASTACANTHUS, WHITE. 40c. Campanula—Canterbury Bells, 35c Anchusa
, Dropmore, 30c
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Hardy Chrysanthemum
* Gerbera, Transvaal Daisy 40c; 3 for $1.00 12 for $3.45
Hibiscus—Mallow, 30c
Shasta Daisy, 50c
HASTINGS’ NEW HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR FALL
Wonderful in late summer and fall, giving brilliance to our late season gardens. ASTRID (Korean)—Superb soft pink with yellow centers. 30c each.
EARLY WONDER—(Patent 490) Delicate peach pink cut flower sensation. 75c. JASPER SPOON — Bronze overtone with gold relief. Superb. 40c.
MY LADY—Double, orange yellow, ‘‘Dean’”’ type. 40c.
TREASURE TROVE—Lemon yellow bed- der. Excellent. 30c.
DAHLIA FLOWER—Rich deep red like a beautiful Dahlia. 60c.
ORCHID SPOON—Loveliest of spoons! 40c. NANCY COPELAND—(Korean). Red. Sin- gle flowers of spectrum red. 30c.
LITTLE BOB CUSHION—The Azalea-like *mum, covered with blooms. 30c. GOLDEN SPOON—Sensational new novel- ty. Spoon petals. 40c.
SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER—One fine plant each of the ten varieties above, in- cluding the new Koreans and Spoons ($4.25 value) for only $3.25. Postpaid.
Maximum Shasta Daisy
ADMIRAL BYRD—6 in., immense flowers of great substance. Finest cut flowers. Summer blooming. 50c each.
NEW DOUBLE WHITE SWAN—Finest new introduction in years. Gorgeous double crested flowers coming very early. Needs Tich soil. Special, 40c each; 3 for $1.00.
NORTHLAND DAISY, KRISTINA—New. Large rose pink flowers. Really superb. 35c.
Delphiniums
Fall and winter planting best.
D. BELLADONNA—Clear sky blue; May to frost. 30c each.
D. BELLAMOSUM—Rich deep blue; May to frost. 30c each.
D.NEW CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS—Surpass even finest English strains. 40c. 3 for $1.00.
Dianthus—Garden Pinks ©
HARDY PINKS — Spreading plants with
slender grayish foliage, surmounted by
sheets of sweetly fragrant flowers.
MEG. GARDNER — Best of sweet pinks. ite flowers, vivid crimson centers. 50c.
UNCLE SAM—Contrasting white with red
centers. 50c.
Dicentra—Bleeding Heart
BLEEDING HEART—1}¢ feet high, bushy plants with long racemes of graceful heart- shaped pink flowers in Spring.
D. SPECTABILIS—Extra heavy clumps. True Bleeding Heart. 60c each. 3 for $1.50. D. EXIMIA—Dwarf growth, plumed flow- ers, 40c.
Doronicum
EXCELSUM — Earliest, immense Daisy- like flowers on long stiff stems for fine cut- ting. Blooms early. Golden yellow. 40c ea.
EPIMEDIUM
SULPHUREUM—Bright yellow late spring flowers. Leather foliage. 40c.
Hardy Fuchsia
LONGIPEDUNCULATA—For shady places. Ruby red pendent flowers freely borne all summer. True Fuchsia. 40c. 3 for $1.00.
Funkia UNDULATA VARIEGATA—Plantain lily. Lilac flowers in spring. 30c.
Gaiilardia—Golden Goddess
Everblooming. 24in. Immense golden yel- low flowers on fine cutting stems. Sensa- tional! 40c.
Gerbera
TRANSVAAL DAISY—Handsomest of all daisy-like flow- Semi-hardy. *xG. JAMESONI HYBRIDS—Beautiful single flowers. 12 for $3.45.
ers. Plant with crown above soil surface.
Mixed. Geum
40c each. 3 for $1.00. 6 for $1.85.
AVENS—Showy border and rock plants, 12 to 18 in.
high and flowering from April to July.
*xG. LADY STRATHEDEN—Double yellow. *G. MRS. BRADSHAW—Double fiery scarlet. 35c.
Gypsophila BABY’S BREATH—Graceful, miniature, snow-like white flowers.
airy large panicles of
Lavandula—Sweet Lavender VERA—True Sweet Lavender. Rich lav- ender blue flowers. 30c each.
Liatris—Blazing Star * SCARIOSA—New dwarf with rosy lav- ender flowers in midsummer. 35c.
Mertensia—Blue Bells VIRGINICA—Virginia Bluebells. Plants with large, smooth leaves surmounted by large panicles of bell-shaped blue to pink flowers in spring. 30c each.
Monarda
DAHLIATOWN ORCHID — Erect showy perennial with brightest orchid flower heads in mid-summer, 35c each.
35c.
Hemerocallis, Day Lily, 40c
G. BRISTOL FAIRY—Newest, finest, largest, purest
double white. 40c each. 3 for $1.00. ROSY VEIL—Dwarf; lovely pink. 40c.
Hedera—Engelish ivy (For Indoors or Outdoors.) * GRACILIS—Very dwarf. Grand in rockeries. 3Gc.
ENGLISH—Vigorous strain. 30c each. Hemerocailis
Indian yellow. 4 ft. May, June. 30c.
D. D. WYMAN—Magnificent gold. July. 40c.
DR. REGEL—Rich orange yellow. Eariy May. 2 ft. 30c DUMORTIERI—Yellow with bronze reverses. FLAVA—Lemon Day Lily. Bright yellow. 30c each. Early. June. 3 ft. 40c.
GOLDENI—Golden orange. GYPSY—Deep orange. June. 40c.
KWANSO fl. pl.—Double golden bronze. 30s.
ummer. 40c. MIDDENDORF—Fragrant orange yellow. Apr., May. 30c. Very showy. 40c. COLLECTION OFFER—One each all 11 varieties, in- cluding the newer Hybrids, all sent for $2.65. Postpaid.
LEMON KING—Wavy yellow flowers. Mids PEGGY PERRY—Scarlet orange.
Heuchera
CORAL BELLS—Alum Roct. Coral bell-shaped flowers
in fairy-like spikes through the summer. * MATIN BELLS—Bright red. 40c each.
Hibiscus
Rosemallow. Improved Giant Flowering Mallow Marvels. \ H. MALLOW MARVELS—Pink, white or red. 30c each. ‘
Iberis
HARDY CANDYTUFT—Rockery and edging delight.
Dwarf, 6 to 10 in., and very desirable. *LITTLE GEM—Dwarf, flowering white.
12 for $3.45.
(Collection, 1 each atl 11 for $2.65.)
DAY LILIES—Tall, graceful, 2 to 3 ft., grass-like. De-|3% lightful medium-sized lily flowers freely produced. AURANTIACA—Large, sweet scented. Orange, revers
30c.
ft
35c. Dicentra—Bleeding Heart, 60c
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doa Perennial Phlox to Plant Now in Your Garden
\¥ Perennial—Phlox Decussata. Improved varieties that are J everblooming in any rich, well-drained soil. Plant in masses to insure coolness at roots. Mulching is desirable.
4 Best in cooler locations with morning sun exposure only.
SPECIAL HARDY PHLOX COLLECT!ION—One each of 12 varieties described below for $2.95. Postpaid. 3 each for $7.95. Postpaid.
APOLLO—Brilliant Crimson. Medium height.
B. COMPTE—Tall, rich satiny amaranth. BEACON—Cherry red. Brilliant color.
s BLUE BOY—As near blue phlox as can be-had,
= BREAK O'’ MORN—Delicate pink with red eye. E. |. FARRINGTON—Loveliest, rich apricot pink. FRENCH BEAUTY—Giant trusses of pure pink. INNOCENCE—Very tall pure white sensation. MOONLIGHT DREAM—Pure white, faint green spot. NEW BIRD—Brilliant amaranth red.
PAINTED LADY—Silver pink with cherry eye.
m Prices above varieties: 35c ea. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.00. fe
100 for $20.00. Postpaid. Nepeta Six Hills Giant
Mertens ee inebeliSs 30c (p. 71) Hardy White Phlox—Innocense, 35c
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New Giant Hardy Garden Thrift
P. NIVALIS SYLVESTRIS—Dixie Bril- liant. Positively the greatest sensation in the garden world in years. Vigorous growing, true hardy thrift with large rosy-red flowers, each to cover a half dollar. A veritable blaze of color in early spring. 30c each. 5 for $1.00. 12 for $2.25. 100 for $14.50. Postpaid.
Garden Thrift—Phlox Subulata
x SNOW WHITE—Pure white.
*xG. F. WILSON—Soft Lavender. *x ROSEA—Rose Pink.
* VIVID—Pink, red eye. PRICES—Above varieties, 30c each. 75c. 12 for $2.45. Postpaid.
Lythrum
BONNY PiNK—Beautiful rose pink mid- summer cut flowers. 50c.
Lysimachia
VULGARIS — Bright yellow cut flowers from plants with large oval leaves. 35c. Mazus
*x REPTANS—tTiny, creeping ground cover
3 for
NEW CATMINT—Rapidly growing ground plant with myriads of lavender-blue flow- ers in summer. Likes sun—30c.
Platycodon—Bell Flower GRANDIFLORUM—Bell Flower. flowers most of the summer. PLATYCODON BLUE—30c each. PLATYCODON WHITE—30c each.
Physostegia VIVID—False dragonhead. Many long spikes of mauve flowers all summer. 30c.
Bell-like
Pyrethrum—Painted Daisy NEW HYBRIDS—Painted Daisy. Exquisite daisy flowers in pastel colors. 30c.
Rudbeckia—Golden Glow
Old-fashioned yellow favorite of grand- mother’s garden. Grows 3-4 ft. 30c.
Rosa Rouletti
ROCK GARDEN ROSE—10 in. with miniature pink buds. 40c.
Little gem
Hardy Salvia or Sage PRATENSIS ROSEA—Pink. 30c.
Santolina—Lavender Cotton
Dwarf border or edging plant with silvery, aromatic foliage. A true herb. 30c.
Sedums—Superb Ground Covers *xS. ACRE—2 in. creeping mossy green foliage, forming mats. 30c each.
*S. SARMENTOSUM—Dwarf to fill in walk and step crevises. 30c each.
*S. SPECTABILE BRILLIANT—18 nea
large leaves; red flowers in Sept. 30c.
Stokesia——Cornflower Aster Cornflower Aster. Perennial cornflower with bright blue cutting flowers. 30c.
Teucrium Chamaedrys Very rich dark green foliaged border plants like dwarf boxwood. Set 8 in. apart. 30c.
Tritoma—Red Hot Poker PFITZERI HYBRIDS—Orange scarlet. 35c.
Veronica—Speedwell BLUE SPIRE—18 in. Bright lavender. 40c.
with dainty violet-blue flowers. 30c. PRATENSIS TENORI—Blue Violet. 30c. SPICATA REI A 12 in. rosy Me 40c.
Platycodon—Bell Flower, 30c
One of the daintiest and best adapted perennials for our gardens,
Tritoma—Red Hot Poker, 35c Garden Thrift—Phlox Subulata
Nepeta for Rockery, 30c
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- EVERBLOOMING GARDENIA
SOUTHERN CAPE JASMINE Sensation of Truly Southern Gardens
GARDENIA FORTUNEI. This magnifi- cent new heavily doubled, giant flower- ing evergreen sensation has become the envy of all who see them because of their added attribute of a greatly extended blooming season during the summer and again in autumn when choicest flowers are rare and florist gardenias are selling at prices of a dollar or more. And they are choicest evergreen shrubs to grace any home planting. Just think—for a modest price you can grow your own cor- sages—have real, live richly fragrant gar- | denias, when others are wearing arti-
Just one or two of these sweetest of all flowers will perfume the home and will last several days.
We have sold many thousands of these superb evergreen shrubs during the past several years and again offer fine well rooted plants at the same low price of 50c each. 5 for $2.25. Postpaid.
And* we have a limited few larger plants to sell fof $1.00 each. 3 for $2.50. Post- paid. While they last. Please send your order early for these as our production facilities are naturally limited under pres-
| ficial ones or are doing without. ent conditions.
DIXIE BRILLIANT New Everblooming Red Crape Myrtle
THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE Only once in a lifetimes does a wonderful new offering like Dixie Brilliant Ever- blooming Crape Myrtle come from even as
everyone to enjoy this wonderful new Crape Myrtle and expect to see it glorify every section of the South within just a short time.
New Everblooming Cape Jasmine, 50c
large a firm as Hastings in Atlanta. It is beyond question the finest Crape Myr- tle ever grown. It is medium large, strong,
DELIVERED PRICES OF GUARANTEED BLOOMING SIZE PLANTS
vigorous, of dense, compact growth and 1) (UAE TOP cepoasececoscoanctauosor $0.79 literally covered practically all summer Spplantse toner ors serie ecient 1.79 long with tremendous heads of richest 3) (METS HOP asooadtacocnnabsosdcdode 2.79 brilliant red. The foliage is dark green, 10 plants for .................... 4.79 large and very showy as a shrub, even 2D PEWS TOP soccossentdsgécesoceseu™ 10.79 when not in bloom. It blooms the first 1OOMpPLANES TON perce etc eae eee 39.79 year from even small plants. It is not Prepaid.
patented, which means that you can make
as many cuttings and grow as many new Ricase, send your order early. The supply
plants as you wish without any restrictions whatsoever.
We are perfectly willing for See full color picture inside back cover.
BUTTERFLY BUSH COLLECTION, $2.25
One plant each all four new varieties—Postpaid, $2.25.
BUDDLEIA ROYAL RED—Patent 556—Rapid grow- ing, popular, everblooming shrub, with large lilac- like deep reddish blossom spikes. /75c. | BUDDLEIA, ORCHID BEAUTY—Superb new bright orchid toned beauty. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
BUDDLEIA, PINK CHARMING—Gorgeous new love- ly pink Butterfly Bush just introduced. Large flower spikes. Best color in rich soil. 60c. 3 for $1.50. BUDDLEIA DUBONNET—Most exciting new intro- duction. Immense wine colored spikes all summer. 60c each. 3 for $1.50.
BEST VINES FOR PORCH, FENCE, TRELLIS
CLEMATIS—Beautiful climbers for flowers. JACKMAN—Large purple flowers for part shade. 85c. SWEET AUTUMN—Sheets of fragrant white. 50c. CORAL VINE—Antigonon leptopus. Mountain Rose. Rather tender but vigorous growing vine. filled with showy racemes of clear pink flowers in late summer and fall. Tubers, 75c. 3 for $2.00. (Seed on p. 54.) CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES—Southern favorites. HALL’S JAPAN—White to cream flowers. 50c. SCARLET—Coral-red flowers and berries. 50c.
iv Y—Indispensable climbers for rock-work, brick and ground covers. Well known and popular. BOSTON—Greatest clinging vine; fast grower. 50c. ENGL!ISH—The Evergreen Ivy. 30c. 12 for $2.45. VIRGINIA CREEPER—More airy than Boston. 50c. VINCA. V. minor. Periwinkle. Evergreen ground cover for sun or shade. 6 for 75c. 12 for $1.25. 100 for $8.50. Postpaid.
PURPLE WISTERIA—Rapid growing climber with great drooping racemes of lilac-purple, pea-shaped blooms. Grafted Plants, from known flowering vines, on strong roots. 75c each. 3 for $2.00.
WHITE WISTERIA—Grafted plants on strong roots. Showy white. Vigorous. $1.00 each. SILVER LACE VINE—Polygonum. 75c. 3 for $2.00.
Flower Head of Crape Myrtle
Butterfly Bush—Blooms all summer
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Excellent in glossy evergreen foliage; mer long; Best all-round shrub. 40c each.
ABELIA — shade or sun; blooms all sum-
pinkish white tubular flowers.
ALTHEAS — Hibiscus syriacus. Rose of Sharon. Blooms continously all summer. COLLECTION: 1 each all five Altheas, $1.45 ALTHEA, ARDENS — Beautiful double blue-violet. 40c each.
COMPTE DE HAINAULT—Very fine dou- ble flesh pink. 40c.
DUCHESS DE BRABANT—Exquisite dou- ble bright red. 40c.
JEANNE D’ARC—The best white. 40c. LADY STANLEY—Semi-double, light pink, splashed carmine. 40c.
BARBERRY—Berberis thunbergi. Easily growh, medium height, bushy, thorny shrub for clumps, foundation plantings and
hedges. Scarlet leaves and berries in fall. JAPANESE BARBERRY — Green leaves. Strong plants. 40c.
RED LEAVED BARBERRY—Red ieaves.
Strong plants. 60c.
BEAUTYBERRY — Callicarpa purpurea. Recurving branches with tiny pinkish flow- ers in August, followed by masses of violet- purple berries. 40c.
BEAUTY BUSH—Kolkwitzia. Perfect or- namental; arched branches with amazing clouds of light pink bell-flowers in May and June. Strong plants. 60c each.
BUSH HONEYSUCKLES — Lonicera. Bright, pretty, sweet flowers followed by showy berries, desirable for screens, hedges, high foundation plantings. WINTER HONEYSUCKLE—Sweet, white flowers. Strong plants. 40c. JAPANESE BUSH—White flowers, berries. Strong plants. 40c. TATARIAN — Blush white, Strong plants. 40c.
CORALBERRY — Symphoricarpos_ vul- garis. Berries are coral-red, almost purple in thick ropes -along the ‘weighed down stems. 40c.
CHASTE TREE—Blue Vitex. Large shrub; strong aromatic odor. Exquisite blue flow- ers on terminal spikes in summer, small and rich blue. 40c.
Caer MYRTLES — Lagerstroemia in- dica. Southern favorite; hardy, heavy bloomer for specimen, Jane and street plantings. PINK CRAPE MYRTLE—Strong. 50c. Ex- tra strong, 75c. WATERMELON RED-—Strong, 50c. Ex- tra strong, 75c. WHITE CRAPE MYRTLE — Strong, 75c. Extra strong, $1.00. DEUTZIAS—2£ecautiful, large, double, free- fiowering pinkish and white, dainty tassel- shaped Hay thickly along branches. PRIDE OF ROCHESTER—Pinkish white, vigorous growth and prolific blooms, 40c.
coral
red berries.
Postpaid Prices $30.
RED DOGWOCOD—Well-known, valuable shrub or small tree for specimens, lawn trees and naturalizing. We offer the Red Flowering, so scarce and greatly in de- mand. Strong grafted plants, $1.00 each. Extra strong grafted plants, $1.50 each. DOUBLE WHITE DOGWOOD—Gorgeous double flowers. Grafted plants. $1.50 each.
SINGLE WHITE DOGWOOD — Favorite everywhere. Strong seedling trees. 10 for-$1.
FLOWERING ALMOND—Dwarf Flower- ing. Grows 4-5 ft. tall; completely covered with double pink flowers in spring. 50c.
FLOWERING CRAB-APPLES — Malus. JAPANESE FLOWERING CRAB — Warm red buds, opening single light pink; fra- grant. Most prolific of all. $1.00.
FLOWERING PEACH—Red Double“Flow- ering. Covered with red flowers before leaves appear in spring. 60c.
FLOWERING POMEGRANATE—Bushy shrub, double 1-11% in. brilliant orange-red flowers through summer. 50c.
FLOWERING QUINCE — Cydonia japon- ica. Beautiful flame-scarlet masses of bloom as glossy leaves appear. 40c.
FORSYTHIAS—Golden Bells. Golden bell- shaped flowers in February and March. Grows 6 to 10 ft. tall.
FORTUNE FORSYTH!IA—Upright growth. 40c.
GREENSTEM FORSYTHIA—Best South- ern variety. 40c. WEEPING FORSYTHIA — Most useful
kind. 40c.
GOLDFLOWER—Hypericum. 12 in., beautiful dwarf plant; clear, waxy flowers borne all summer. Superb for low mass effects. 60c.
HYDRANGEAS —_ 3-5 ft. Most showy plants imaginable. WHasily grown, long blooming season.
Huge heads of white.
HILLS OF SNOW — Aborescens. Greatest show we know. 60c.
PEE GEE—Paniculata grandiflora. Huge cone-shaped flower panicles, midsummer until fall. Prefer moist fertile soil. 60c. BLUE-PINK FRENCH HYDRAN- GEA — Liming soil makes flowers pink. Acid soil ma flowers blue. Strong plants. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
JASMINE—Jasminum. 2 to 3 ft. tall; graceful, spreading, ever- green shrubs. Bright, rich yellow flowers.
JANUARY JASMINE — January- February blooming. 50c. ITALIAN JASMINE — Summer flowering. 75c.
PINK STEPHANENSE JASMINE —Lovely pink flowers. 75c.
FLORIDA JASMINE — ‘Largest primrose flowers. 50c.
KERRIA—Japanese Rose. Double Globe Flower. 6 to 8 ft., graceful
shrub with arching ‘branches. Bright, rich, yellow globe-shaped, double flowers like Lady Banksia Roses nearly all summer. Very at- tractive. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
LILZCS—Syringa. 8 ft. vorites everybody knows. or long cones of flowers wealth of April bloom. PURPLE LILAC — Hardiest and easiest grower. 60c.
WHITE LILAC — Of our grand- mother’s gardens. 60c.
Old fa- Spikes in a
All heavy field grown. Plants, 50c each are 3 for $1.25; 60c each are 3 for $1.50. Plants, 75c each are 3 for $2.00.
Shiubs
Plants, 40c each are 3 for $1.00; 10 for 10 for $4.00. Plants, (Order before March 15th.)
PERSIAN LILAC — Rothomagensis. Best in South. 50c. MOCK ORANGE — Philadelphus. Hand-
some bushy shrubs with beautiful waxy white flowers of orange-blossom fragrance. CORONARIUS — Sweet, single creamy white. 40c.
VIRGINAL—Sweet; 21%4-in. semi-dble. 60c.
PEARL BUSH—Exochorda. Richest waxy white flowers in a mass of bloom, in early spring. 40c each.
SPIREAS—Indispensable shrubs for every home and are very effective bloomers. ANTHONY WATERER — Crimson Spirea. Rosy crimson flower clusters. 60c. BILLIARD SPIREA—6 ft. Dense spikes of rose-pink flowers from June. 60c. BRIDAL WREATH OR VAN HOUTTE— Masses of white flowers in spring. 40c. DOUBLE BRIDAL WREATH—Like Van Houtte except double flowers. 60c.
SNOW GARLANDS-—S. thunbergi. Slender branches with masses of miniature white flowers very early. 50c.
SWEET SHRUB — Calycanthus floridus. Chocolate colored double flowers of extreme fragrance. 40c.
VIBURNUM = SNOWBALLS — Hardy tree-shrubs with large snowball flowers. COMMON SNOWBALL—Gorgeous sight in spring. 75c.
JAPANESE SNOWBALL — Perfect ball flowers in great profusion. 75c.
WEIGELAS—Diervilla. April-May bloom- ing; trumpet shaped clusters of flowers. EVA RATHKE—Crimson-red. 75c. ROSE Canee ae pink. Wonderful. 40c.
Purple Wisteria—Grafted Plants, 75c. (See p. 73)
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Bunch Type Grapes—Self-Polienating CACO—Most delicious of all red grapes. Very sweet and tender. Newest and best. 2 yr. vines. Postpaid—35ce each; 5 for $1.50. CONCORD—Best known and most popular. Blue-black, thin skin, sweet and tender. 2 yr. vines. Postpaid—20c each; 5 for 85c. MOORE’S DIAMOND—Greenish-white Concord seedling. Large, early, sweet and tender. 2 yr. vines. Postpaid—25c each; 5 for $1. FREDON !IA—Finest of all new grapes. Superb South. Blue-black. Ahead of Concord. Ripens uniformly. Delicious for table. Post- aid. 40c each. 5 for $1.65. 10 for $2.95.
UTiE—Most satisfactory Southern red grape. Sweet, delicious large bunches. Postpaid. 35c each. 5 for $1.50. 10 for $2.50, NIAGARA—Best white grape. Large bunches, sweet and juicy. Vigorous. 2 yr. vines. Postpaid—25c each; 5 for $1.00. 10 for $1.75.
Greatest bargain. of
e $1.85 Grape Collection grapes ever offered. Two each of Concord, Caco, Niagara. New Fredonia, and in addition two of Moore’s Diamond. Ten strong vines, 5 varieties, Post- paid—$1.85. Send your order early (no changes allowed).
. . e Vine Type Grapes—Require Male Vines Prices all varieties delivered, including Scuppernong Muscadines, and male plants: 50c each; any 5 for $2.25; 10 for $4.00 MALE—Piant one male for up to 10 bearing plants; same plants good for Scuppernongs or Muscadines. 50c. GENUINE SCUPPERNONG—Vigorous vine, large, bronzy colored berries; sweet, pulpy and vinous. Postpaid—Strong plants, 50c.
ON THE GROUND FLOOR — NOW!
Niagara
New Fredonia Grape 40c
BEST SOUTHERN MUSCADINES
CREEK—New extra sweet reddish purple Muscadine borne in large clusters. Thin skin; medium size. Good wine variety. Ripens about October 1. 50c.
HUNT—New favorite with vigorous vine and regular bearing hab- its. Fruit large, black, bunching well, excellent flavor. Ripens late August in mid-South. 50c.
JAMES—Large, purplish black Grapes, borne in clusters of 10 to 12 berries, often as large as a pigeon egg. Vine is strong, healthy and free from disease. It ripens after Scuppernong and its delicious Sweetwess lingers with you. Mid-September. 50c. THOMAS—The popular favorite for making wine. Medium-sized, juicy berries of darkest red in small clusters. Prolific, free from disease and famous for its Muscadine Punch. Mid-September. 50c. YUGA—Light bronze Grape of excellent quality. Large clusters
to ripen in late September. Very sweet and holds on vine un- usually well. 50c.
MUSCADINE - SCUPPERNONG COLLECTION $1.95
One strong vine each, of Hunt, Thomas, James, genuine bronze Scuppernong—AND—one male vine to pollenize all of them. POSTPAID FOR $1.95. (You save 55c). Order to plant early for best results.
BERRIES ARE PROFITABLE IN SMALL GARDENS
SUPERB NEW YOUNGBERRY
This delicious, quick and heavy bearing, vigorous growing cross between Loganberry and Dewberry, is even larger than the Logan- berry; purple-black in color, and is flavored like a Raspberry. Plant at least 4 by 8 ft. apart, or in a single row along a fence for home use. Cover roots only 1 in. and firm soil. Give clean culti- vation. Delivered—10 plants, 85c. 100 plants, $5.95.
NOW A THORNLESS YOUNGBERRY
Same as above except thornless and easier to pick. Postpaid. 5 plants, 75c. 10 for $1.25. 100 for $8.95.
HASTINGS’ FAMOUS BLACKBERRIES
EARLY HARVEST—Large berries of excellent quality. Postpaid—10 plants, 85c. 100 plants, $5.95. ALFRED—CORELESS—Mammoth new variety for home gardens. Postpaid—10 for 85c. 100 for $5.95.
BRAINERD—BExtra heavy yielder of highest quality. Postpaid— 5 plants, 75c. 10 for $1.25. 100 for $8.95.
New Boysenberry For Southern Gardens
New glorified Youngberry of tremendous size and delicious flavor. Most prolific and of highest quality for home use and markets. Postpaid—5 for 75c. 10 for $1.25. 100 for $8.95. THORNLESS BOYSENBERRY—5 plants, $1.25. 10 for $2.00.
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DELICIOUS DEWBERRIES
LUCRET!A—Large, fine berry of unusual flavor. Postpaid—10 plants, 85c. 100 for $5.95.
RASPBERRIES FOR THE UPPER SOUTH
SODUS PURPLE—Heaviest yielding and highly recommended to Southern Raspberry growers. Fine, large purple berries to tempt the most fastidious. Delivered—10 plants, $1.00; 100 plants, $6.95. LOGAN BLACKCAP — Disease-resistant new blackcap Raspberry ripening early in the South to give abundant yields wherever Rasp- berries can be grown. Large, glossy black. Holds well in dry weather. Delivered—10 plants, 85c; 100 plants, $5.95.
ST. REGIS RED—Sometimes called Everbearing. It produces a good crop in spring and often a second crop in fall. Bright crim- son, large, pulpy fruit with pronounced Raspberry flavor. It is a prolific, satisfactory grower and certainly worth care in growing. Delivered—10 plants, 85c; 100 plants, $5.95.
VAN FLEET—SOUTHERN RED—The Raspberry for farther South. It is considered by far the best red for the South. Strong, vigorous, and a prolific bearer of delicious, subacid, medium fruits. Delivered—5 plants, 75c; 10 plants, $1.25; 100 plants, $8.95. NEWBURGH, NEW RED—A New York introduction very resistant to mosaic. Fruit unusually large, bright red and firm, of highest
Very prolific.
- quality. Delivered—10 plants, 85c; 100 plants, $5.95.
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INVEST IN HASTINGS’ FINE PECANS
Nuts large to very large,,1% to 2 in. long; oblong, brownish shell, Stuart Pecan strongly marked with dark color. Shell is medium thin and of very good cracking quality. Kernel is full, plump and bright in color. It is a heavy bearer and is giving great satisfaction in many parts of the country where it is widely planted. Nuts medium to large, 14% to 17s inches long, oblong, somewhat flat- Schley Pecan _tened and light reddish brown in color. Thin shell, separating easily from the kernel, which is full, plump, bright in color, nutty and rich in flavor with the very best quality. We can supply other varieties at these prices but this is the most popular and satisfactory Pecan grown. Plant aplenty. Fine budded trees. Nuts small medium. Oblong, thin shelled and crack easily. Kernel Moore Pecan is plump and flavor and quality are very good. Dependable bearer. Gives good crops every year, even when others have light crops. Fine in sandy soils. Well named; large size, oblong, tapering to the apex. Color is Success Pecan reddish brown with purplish markings. Shell is thin, partitions are thin and cracking quality good. Kernel! is large, full, plump, yellow in color. Flavor is sweet and quality is very good. The tree is a strong grower and a regular and heavy bearer. Excellent to pollenize other varieties nearby.
PECAN PRICES—LIVEWELL COATED TREES Make Your Own Cnoice of Separate or Assorted Varieties. DELIVERED—2 foot budded trees, $1.00; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $8.75; 25 for $16.75. F. O. B. ATLANTA—3 to 4 ft. budded trees, $1.25 each; 12 for $12.00; 25 for $22.50. 5 to 6 ft., $1.50 each; 12 for $15.00. COLLECTION: 1 two-foot tree each 4 varieties above described, postpaid, $3.30.
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V-GIANT—WORLD’S LARGEST PECAN—Large trees only. $2.50 each. The tremendous giant of the pecan world. Nuts 214 to 3 in. long. Plant in rich soil and fertilize for best crops. Really a sensation. Should be included in every orchard. Large trees, $2.50 each; 3 for $6.75. F. O. B. Atlanta. Express only. .
Hastings’ Golden Root Strawberries ee Heavy Bearing Winners for Southern Gardens
Dorsett. (Perfect.) Uniformly large, blunt, brightest red berries borne over 3-week eriod, insuring bountiful supplies. Introduced by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture in 933, it has become one of the leading Southern varieties. Fairfax. (Perfect.) Another introduction by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and a superb companion to Dorsett which ripens slightly later. Uniformly large, bright deep red, very firm and delicious berries borne abundantly over a long season. Klondyke. (Perfect.) An older variety heavily planted in the South where it has a proven record of success for many years. Harly bearing on vigorous, upright growth. Klondyke isea real money-maker. Handsome, large, firm berries. Missionary. (Perfect.) Superb for light soils and growing in the Lower South. The great leader in Florida for early, profitable crops. Berries well colored, large and firm. Mastodon Everbearing. (Perfect.) Without question the best of the Everbearing varie- ties and the one for you to plant. Berries delicious and of good size on dark green plants. Southland. (Perfect.) Another U. S. Dept. of Agriculture variety, particularly recom- mended for the South. Extremely early and dependable fruiter, of highest quality.
Strawberry Plant Prices PLANTS SCARCE!
Delivered to you.
100 500 1000
Dorsett? 5. © ied ith SS RR Se oR cee ee eae eae $2.25 $6.95 $12.95 Teli Cb. Mined otoaor cron DoD OododS far camo pco bones oucucE sods 2.25 6.95 12.95 KlondiyKe) 2 cists Ura eo ecole aye een eve oie epee ren eer 2.25 6.95 12.95 xMastodonriEverbearings i o.eer ce eee he ee eon 3.25 11.95 19.95 Missionaryi tec cick ors crtcrere het So eae ene eter Eee ere 2.25 6.95 12.95 Southland bs. initia: ckevolsic canis oer i ection eae 2.25 6.95 12.95
Special Garden Collection 25 each of all six varieties for $3.25 (150 Plants).
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Orders cannot be accepted for less than 100 plants. Shipments will be made from November 1 to April 15. Order and plant early for best results.
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Be Suce te Plant a Victory Fruit Garden! GEORGIA PEACHES ARE FAMOUS
The most popular fruit tree planted in the South and by far the most satisfactory. BELLE OF GEORGIA—Midseason. Large size, beautiful freestone peach with deep erimson cheek. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
CARMAN—Early. Round, red on white background. Freestone. Flesh white, red
at pit. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
GOLDEN JUBILEE—Early. Yellow freestone variety. Elberta type. Postpaid— 2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
EARLY ELBERTA—Medium Early. Very large freestone with yellow flesh. Juicy, very fine. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
MIKADO—Early. Sensational new semi-freestone of huge size for so early maturity.
Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
ELBERTA—Late. Most popular peach in the world. Freestone, yellow overlaid red.
Excellent. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
HALE HAVEN—Midseason. Freestone. Very hardy to cold. Firm, delicious golden
flesh. 2 weeks ahead of Elberta. 30c. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
HILEY OR HILEY BELLE—HFarly. Large, freestone, white skin with red cheek.
Heavy bearer. Good shipper. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
INDIAN CLING—Blood Cling—Late. Dark, clingstone variety with streaked red
flesh. Old and good. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
J. H. HALE—Late. The ‘‘Million Dollar Peach.’’ Freestone and extra large in size.
Better than Elberta. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
MAYFLOWER—Earliest of all. Very red, very early, medium size, freestone va-
riety. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45.
WHITE ENGLISH—Very Late—Clingstone. Most popular variety for pickles and
cece ne: Ideal tender flesh. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 30c each. 4 for $1.00. 12 for $2.45. arger sizes—all varieties above—F. O. B.—4-6 Ft., 60c each. 3 for $1.50. 12 for $4.95,
APPLES ARE MOST DELICIOUS FROM HOME TREES
ALL RED DELICIQUS——Late Fall. Large uniform size, round and long, dark red. Quite juicy. 2-3 ft., 40c each.
EARLY HARVEST—Early. Medium, round, sour apple, bright straw color when ripe.
Cooks well. 2-3 ft. Postpaid—40c each. YELLOW DELICIOUS—Early winter. Me- dium large, round, yellow and mild. Very valuable. Postpaid—2-3 ft., 40c each.
NEW RED BIRD—Earliest Red. Beautiful and Barly red apple. Hardy, prolific. Post- paid—2-3 ft., 40c. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $2.95.
STAYMAN WINESAP—Winrter. Mex high
quality ‘for Southern planting. Lively deep red, splashed crimson. Sweet. Postpaid— 2-3 ft., 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $2.95.
Small, dark red, speckled, ; Finest home variety for }{ Postpaid—2-3 ft., 40c each.
Large Fine for
YATES—Winrter. juicy and sweet. eating and cider.
YELLOW HORSE—Late Summer. greenish yellow, hard and crisp.
cooking or drying. 2-3 ft., 40c each. PRICES—AIlI apple varieties above, Postpaid —2-3 ft., 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $2.95. F. O. B. 4-6 ft., 75c. 3 for $1.95. 12 for $6.75.
TRANSCENDENT CRAB APPLE—Late. Hardy, heavy bearing yellow with red cheek.
Elberta Peach—Standard of All—30c
SWEET SOUTHERN PEARS
BARTLETT—Large, fine grained, sweet, and of highest quality.
KIEFFER—Good keeper. Juicy, good flavor. Largely planted.
PINEAPPLE Blight resistant, coarse. Excellent for cooking.
SECKEL—Small sugar pear.
most prolific. Postpaid, 2 ft., 50c. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $3.45.
GIANT PERSIMMON
TANE-NASHI, JAPANESE — Extra large market variety of highest quality. Postpaid, 2-3 ft., 75c each. 3 for $1.95.
PROLIFIC GIANT PLUMS
ABUNDANCE—Early red, yellow flesh. BURBANK—Dark red, yellow flesh, sweet. JAPANESE GOLD—Midseason. Clear gol- den skin, yellow flesh.
RED JUNE—HLEarliest. Red, yellow flesh. SHROPSHIRE DAMSON—Purple, tender. Postpaid, 2-3 ft., 40c. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $2.95. F. O. B.—4-6 ft., 75c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $6.75.
Delicious Southern FIGS
BROWN TURKEY—Medium size, coppery brown, highest quality.
large,
Sweetest and
Fine for cider and jelly. CELESTE—Small,_ purplish brown, sweet A and juic ather hardy. Postpaid—2-3 ft. trees only, 50c. 3 for $1.25. > —_ Postuaids 50c each. 3 op $1.25. 12 for $3.45. Kieffer Pear, 50c CHERRIES FOR UPPER SOUTH PLANTING ONLY BLACK TARTARIAN—Sweet, 2-3 ft., 50c each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid. EARLY RICHMOND—Sour. 2-3 ft., 50c. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid.
SPECIAL VICTORY FRUIT GARDEN COLLECTION HASTINGS’ 1944 HOME ORCHARD
12 STRONG TREES FOR ONLY $3.25 POSTPAID
Hastings makes this special home orchard offer at this very low price in order to bring back to the Southern Home the bounteous harvest from fruit trees, that brings health to all the family, and delicious fruits to be canned for winter use.
The finest flavors and the juiciest specimens are those that are tree-ripened in your own yard and picked with your own hands. Complete assortment for the South. PEACH, HALE HAVEN (midseason). APPLE, ALL RED DELICIOUS (fall). PEACH, MIKADO (early). APPLE, NEW RED BIRD (early).
PEACH, ELBERTA (late). APPLE E ELICI int i" PEACH, WHITE ENGLISH CLING ean KIEFFER (aie).
(late). PEAR, PINEAPPLE (late).
PLUM, BURBANK (midseason). CHERRY, EARLY RICHMOND (early). CHESTNUT, CHINESE (Blight resistant). stock of each for $3.25, Postpaid.
One strong tree from our regular 3 trees of each variety (36 in all) for $8.45, Postpaid. Positively no changes allowed at these low prices.
All Red Delicious Apple, 40c
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____ HASTINGS’ NEW PRACTICAL SPRAYING GUIDE
Crop
Injury
Roses
Diseased foliage
Eaten foliage and buds
Wilted tips
Garden Flowers
Eaten foliage
Garden Flowers
Discolored foliage
Pest Blackspot Mildew
Chewing insects Aphis (lice) Chewing insects
Disease
Garden Flowers
Wilting at tips
Garden Flowers Flowering Shrubs
Camellias—Gardenias
Evergreen Shrubs
Blighting of plant Eaten foliage
Blackened leaves and stems
Sealy bark and leaves
Conifers
Deodar Cedars
Dying areas
Dead branches
Pot Plants
Wilting at tips
Pot Plants
Vine Plants Vine Plants Apple, Pear Apple, Pear Apple, Pear Apple, Pear Apple, Pear
White mass on leaves Powdered leaves Eaten foliage
Sealy bark
Wilting foliage Wormy fruit
Wormy fruit
Wormy fruit
Aphis (lice) Disease in soil Chewing insects
White fly, scale Seale
Red Spider Borers
Aphis (lice) Mealy bug Mildew Chewing insects Seale
Aphis (lice) Codling Moth Codling Moth Codling Moth
Material
How and When to Apply
Triogen, Massey Dust, Weekly through season
Acme, Triogen, Acme “DX” Spray Arsenate of Lead Wettable Sulphur “DX” Spray Bordeaux Mixture Arsenate of Lead
Nursery Volek
Nursery Volck
Dusting Sulphur Sharp knife
“DX” Spray “DX” Spray Rotenone-sulphur Rotenone-sulphur Lime-sulphur Black Leaf 70 Arsenate of Lead Arsenate of Lead
Arsenate of Lead Arsenate of Lead
Bordeaux
Weekly through season Spray as necessary Spray when necessary Spray when necessary Spray when necessary Spray plants and soil Spray when necessary
Every 8 weeks Oftener if necessary
Every week for 3-4 appli- cations
Every week for 3 applications Cut and burn affected parts Spray when necessary
Spray when necessary
Dust when necessary
Dust when necessary
Spray in late winter
Spray when necessary
(1) When petals fall
(2) 14 days later
(3) 21 days later Spray as buds open
Arsenate of Lead
Wettable Sulphur Arsenate of Lead Arsenate of Lead Arsenate of Lead
Cherry, Plums Wormy fruit Curculio
Cherry, Plums Wormy fruit Curculio
Cherry, Plums Rotted fruit Brown Rot
Peach Wormy fruit Curculio
Peach Wormy fruit Curculio
Peach Wormy fruit Curculio
Peach Rotted fruit Brown Rot Grapes Rotted fruit Mildew
Berries Diseased plants Blight, Spot, etc. Beans Eaten leaves Mex. Bean Beetle
Most Vegetables Most Vegetables
Wettable Sulphur Bordeaux Mixture Dry lime-sulphur
Rotenone-sulphur
Eaten leaves Wilted tips
Chewing insects Aphis (lice)
“DX” Spray
Rotenone-sulphur ;
Spray every 10 days for 3 times
Use with above spraying
(1) Most flower shucks fallen
(2) Two weeks later
(3) Four weeks before picking
Same as above
Every two weeks on leaves Spray in late winter
Dust weekly as necessary Dust as necessary Spray as necessary
NOTES ON USING MATERIALS — FURTHER DIRECTIONS ON PACKAGES
Use one pound dust for 1,000 feet of vegetable row. Use one to two pounds dry spray (most kinds) for 50 gallons water for summer spray liquid. _ Use one to two level tablespoons dry spray for 1 gallon water for summer spray liquid. 3uy four or five pounds dust for average small garden. Buy small size aphis spray for few plants; medium size for garden. Buy one pound dry spray to mix with water for small orchard or garden.
Massey Dust for Roses is easily made by mixing thoroughly nine parts dusting sulphur and one part of arsenate of
lead. One part tobacco dust may be added to control aphis as well. Spray or dust frequently and thoroughly for effective prevention.
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PRICES POSTPAID EXCEPT AS NOTED
SUCKING, CHEWING INSECTS
| ARSENATE OF LEAD
' For Chewing Insects. Stomach poison against Moths, Worms, Caterpillars, Cur- culio, Bugs, Beetles and all leaf-eating iu- sects. Poison. Lb., 40c. 4 Lbs., $1.00. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
CALCIUM ARSENATE
For Chewing Insects. For dusting Pota- toes and other vegetables against Potato Beetles, Cabbage Worm, Tomato Worm and such chewing insects. Also used for Boll Weevils. Poison. Lb., 35c. 4 Lbs., 76c. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
MAGNESIUM ARSENATE
For Bean Beetles. The most effective con- trol for Mexican Bean Beetles. Poison. FOR SPRAYING—12 Oz., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. FOR DUSTING—1 Lb., 50c. 4 Lbs., 94c.
BAIT-M WITH METALDEHYDE Poison bait for cut wwiius, siugs, snails, grasshoppers, etc. Spread on ground. 1 Lbs., 50c. 4 Lbs., $1.25.
BLACK LEAF 40 PASTE FOR APHIS, ETC. Nicotine sulphate and spray soap in handy measure tube to squeeze only. Mix with water and spray for aphis, thrip, leaf- hopper and many other sucking insects vine on flowers, shrubs, trees, etc. Can e used on poultry roosts for mite con- trol and as dog repellant. 3 Oz. tubes, 40c. 22 Lb. can, $2.65. Postpaid.
BLACK LEAF 40—Nicotine Sulphate
For Aphis. Spray for Aphis, Thrips, Leaf- Hoppers., Ete. Paint hen roosts to pre- yent lice. Poison. 5 Oz., $1.00. Lb., $2.25. 2 Lbs., $3.25.
“DX” Combination Garden Spray
For All Garden Insects. New, very penetrating and powerful combination Py- rethrum garden spray for all Kinds of insects, both suck- ing and chewing. Simple in use. Merely dilute with water and spray. Ranks very high in tests.
IY Oz., 35c. > Pint, $1.25. Quart, $3.50. Gallon, $9.50. ous when sprayed.
FISH OIL SPRAY SOAP For Sucking Insects. Aphis wash, getting larvae and eggs. Lb. 55c. 5 Lbs., $2.22.
SCALECIDE—WINTER SPRAY Combination. Effective, safe oil spray for ‘scale insects and diseases on hardy plants during winter. Quart, 85c. (F. O. B.— Gallon, $1.75. 5 Gals., $6.35.)
TOBACCO DUST For Aphis. Also Flea Beetles in soil, around roots. 2 Lbs., 40c. 10 Lbs., $1.40.
WILSON’S O K PLANT SPRAY
For Sucking Insects. Safe for flowers, Greenhouse plants, evergreens, shrubs, trees. Quart, $1.25. (F.0.B.—Gallon, $3.00.
5 Gallons, $12.00.) & RCE, Pr ng ©
DESTROY MOLES
Non-poison-
Force’s Mole Killer € Pellets have been
successful now for 30 years and we recommend them to you for your lawn or garden. Send for a supply to have on hand. They keep indefinitely. Poison. 75 Pellets, 50c. 185 Pellets $1.
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ALL MATERIALS ON THIS PAGE SOLD ONLY IN ACCORD WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE
COMBINATION CONTROLS
ROTENONE DUST FOR
BEAN BEETLES
SOLD FOR ESSENTIAL FOOD CROPS ONLY. Non-arsenical. A very effective and highly recommended dust for the control of bean beetles and many other chewing insects that attack fruits and vegetables. Rotenone is recommended by the U. S. Dept. Agric. and at present can only be sold for use in food crop production, Please state in your order the purpose for which it is to be used. Rotenone Dust, 4 Lbs., $1.07. Postpaid.
KRY OCIDE—NATURAL CRYOLITE Kills Bean Beetles, Potato Bugs, Etc. A natural insecticide made from Green- land Cryolite and found to be very effective in the control of most chewing type in- sects that feed upon our garden vegetables. Exhaustive tests show that it is fully safe to use on all vegetables without danger, and it is highly recommended by the most competent authorities. It frequently kills out infestations completely where others give only partial kill or none at all. Try it on those Mexican Bean Beetles, Potato Bugs and Cabbage Worms this year and prove its worth in your own garden. Just dust it lightly on. KRYOCIDE D-50 DUST.
3 Lb. bag, $1.05. Postpaid.
SPRAY ERS—DUSTERS We offer subject to supplies being un- sold the following equipment. Stocks very limited. Order quickly, please. LEADER SPRAYER
Strong, tested, galvanized, pump type, pressure sprayer complete with hose and nozzle. Holds 3% gallons. Perfect garden size.. Postpaid, $5.15.
MAJOR DUSTER Well known and favorite hand, plunger type duster. Dust reservoir 4x41 in. Complete with extension tubes and fit- tings—ready for dusting the average garden. Postpaid, $1.05.
TRI-O-GEN FOR ROSES ki Complete for Roses. Disease and insect
killer and repellent. Used properly makes perfect roses and plants. Also valuable for many other flowers.
PRICES—POST PAID
SmialimKucetOmeloccOMMOSCS: me nyclaicrels'e' oye! $1.50 Medium Kit for 50-80 roses............ 4.00 Larce Kit for 100-150 roses........... 6.00 Extray lange Estate Kit... oss... 20.00
ACME SCIENTIFIC ROSE SPRAY
New triple purpose combination for com- plete rose protection throughout the year. No. 3 for 10-15 roses.... . -$1.00
No. 6 for 18-30 roses.... . -$1.50 Nos 245f0r) 72-120 POSES... wisccinle os sole $4.00 No. 48 for 144 to 240 roses............ $6.00 No. 96 for 288 to 480 roses............ $9.75
SPECIAL CONTROLS
VOLCK NURSERY GARDEN SPRAY
For Camellias-Gardenias and other ever- greens. For Scale, Spider, White Fly, Aphids, Mealy Bugs, etc. Non-poisonous for greenhouse and nursery plants and trees. Quart, $1.00. (F.0.B.—Gallon, $2.00.)
LINSO SOAP — A GOOD SPREADER A perfect spreader for most sprays. Helps it stick as well as spread. '% Pt., 45c. 1 Qt., 95c. 1 Gal., F.O.B., $2.10: PARA-SCALECIDE FOR BORERS
A superb new combination spray for borer control along with control of scale insects. Takes the place of paradichlorbenzine. 1 Qt., $1.00. 1 Gal., F.0O.B., $2.20. WETTABLE SULPHUR
The great summer spray for rot and mil- dew control on fruits and flowers. Dispels chiggers on lawns used as dust. 2.Lbs., 43c. ELASTIC PRUNING PAINT
Elastic paint preparation for painting cuts, bruises, wounds of plant and trees. Gives complete protection. 1 Qt., 75c.
DIRECTIONS WITH EACH ORDER
FUNGICIDES
BORDEAUX MIXTURE
For Mildew. Standard for mildew, Black Spot and other diseases on flowers, shrubs and some vegetables. Lb., 40c. 4 Lbs., $1. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
BASIC COPPER SULPHATE
For most fungous diseases. Requires no lime to prevent foliage burn. Used in place of Bordeaux and more effective. 1 Lb., 50c. 4 Lbs., $1.45.
Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
DRY LIME SULPHUR
Effective spray for San Jose, Oyster Shell Scales, Blights, Leaf Curl, Mites, Borers, Scabs, Mildew and Red Spider. Lb., 46c. 5 Lbs., $1.80. F.O.B. 25 Lbs., $4.00. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
DUSTING SULPHUR
For most diseases. Effective against Mil- dew, Black Spot and bulb rot. 3 Lbs., 40c. 2 eG $1.00. Write for Larger Quantity Prices.
SEED DISINFECTANTS
All prices Dupont Semesan products quoted below are F.O.B. Atlanta. (Dealers write for quantity prices. We are jobbers for Dupont Semesan products.)
SEMESAN
Organic mercury disinfectant for dusting and liquid use on seeds, bulbs and soil. Used principally against rots, rust, wilt, damping-off and smut, which are not other- wise controlled. Poison. 2 Oz. treats % bu. of small seed or 1 Bu. of large seed, 40c. Lb., $2.50. 5 Lbs., $11.40. (Trial Pkt., 10c.)
ARASAN—FOR PEANUTS
New Dupont seed disinfectant specially made for treating peanuts. 3 Ozs. treats 2 bushels. 8 Oz. Pkg., 80c. 5 Lbs., $6.45.
NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN BEL
For treating white and sweet potatoes. Poison. Lb. treats 70-80 bu. seed potatoes, 2,Oz,., 30c3. 1 b=; $165. 95) bs) $7215:
NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN JR. For treating seed corn. Poison. Lb. treats 8 bu. Lb., 75c; 64 Lbs., $3.75.
2% CERESAN
For treating cotton, millets, peas, sor- ghums, grains and narcissus bulbs. Poison. Lb. treats about 5 Bu., 75c. 5 Lbs., $3.30. 25 Lbs., $14.50. 100 Lbs., $52.00.
5% IMPROVED CERESAN
For treating Wheat, Rye, Oats, and Bar- ley for seed-borne disease, such as smut. 1 Lb. (treats 30 Bu. grain, or 10.7 bu. cot- ton), 80c. 4 Lbs., $2.70. 25 Lbs., $15.00. 100 Lbs., $55.00.
~ The Original Legume Inoculator : _ -\?NOBBE-HILTNER PROCESS. =.
“ta ERADE: MARK REG'O.,BEC.6, 1896 NOJ32212
Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility
ORDER STRICTLY BY GROUP LETTER
A, Alfalfa; Sweet, Bur, Hubam Clovers.
B. Red, Alsike, Crimson, White Clovers. For separate groups A and B: 1 Bu., 50c. 2\% Bu., $1.00.
C. All vetches; Austrian, Garden and Sweet Peas, 100-Lb. size, 50c.
D. All Garden Beans, except Limas (See E.) 1 Bu. size, 35c.
L. Lespedeza, all kinds. 100-Lb. size, 50c.
E. Peanuts, Cowpeas, Velvet Beans, Lima Beans, Kudzu, Crotalaria, Alyce Clover, Beggarweed.
S. Soy Beans, all kinds.
For above groups E and S: 120 Lbs., 30c. 300 Lbs., 55c. 1,500 Lbs., $2.50.
Sp. Special garden size for all garden peas, sweet peas, garden beans, lima beans and lupines. 6 Lb. size 10c.
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ES sential MIN eral
EL ements
Order Fully discussed in special message on page 2, this epochal introduction perfectly sup- plements regular fertilizer using it at the rate of only a pound to 1,000 square feet, or approximately 50x20. It is not harmful so two or ten times above applic ation is
ES-MIN-EL today. perfectly
Grow healthier,
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES RICH IN VITAMINS §S— CANNOT GROW IN SOIL POOR IN MINERALS ™'
5 POUNDS—(FOR 5,000 SQ. FT., GARDEN) $1.25 POSTPAID.
safe, although unnecessary. Only one treatment of the soil lasts all year even with heavy cropping.
finer crops, much richer in vital vitamins, with ES-MIN-EL (Product of Tennessee Corporation—huge chemical
EL
manufacturer)—mineralize your garden for Victory and Peace. 5 Lbs., $1.25. Post- paid. (Sufficient for the average garden up to 5,000 sq. ft.) Use it in the flower garden, too—no restrictions. No smaller amounts sold than 5 Lbs.
FERTILIZER FOR FOOD PRODUCTION
(VICTORY GARDEN FERTIL-
We are very happy to advise that govern- VIGORO
mental authorities, recognizing the superb
production records of Victory Gardeners, Lbs., $3.75. are allowing practically unlimited use of ; a special 5-10-5 high grade fertilizer for ASSIS an Lbs., $2.75 food production purposes only. We offer F.O.B. Atlanta. Scere he gs
the following subject to supplies being un- sold and to governmental regulations ap- plicable at time of sale and strictly for food production use only:
AGRICO IZER) 25 Lbs.,
Here's the real secret for every home owner and gardener. We recommend Wizard Sheep Manure to you because we have used it for years on the Hastings’ Plantation, our Trial Grounds and on 8 our lawns and flowers. We know it will help you have a better lawn and garden. Wizard is a real soil builder of lasting value and not a temporary stimulant. This natural plant food is prepared by a special direct heat drying and sterilizing process that kills all
IZER) 25 Lbs., $1.45. F.O.B. Atlanta.
(VICTORY GARDEN FER-
(VICTORY GARDEN FERTIL- $1.40. 100 Lbs., $3.50. F.O.B. Atlanta.
FOR FLOWERS, ETC.
With fertilizer materials a little more plen- tiful, governmental authorities have al- lowed a small production of high grade fertilizer for us to keep up our lawns, shrubs, flowers, and trees. No restrictions on these as long as supply lasts.
AGRICO (6-10-4 for Lawns, Shrubs, Flow- ers, Trees) 100 Lbs., $4.00. F.O.B. Atlanta. VIGORO (4-12-4 for Lawns, Shrubs, Flow- ers, Trees) 100 Lbs., $4.00. F.O.B. Atlanta.
50 Lbs., $2.35. 100 500 Lbs., $12.75.
50 Lbs., $2.20.
PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE
Permanently Improves All Soils and Makes Better and Brighter Green Lawns and Finest Gardens in All the Southland!
weed seeds. Wizard also supplies all the essential plant food ele- ments in a natural form, easily digested by plants. Manures in- crease the water holding capacity of the soil and lessen damage from droughts.
Wizard is ideal for all plants and full directions for application are inevery bag. For old lawns apply 7 to 10 lbs. and in preparing new lawns 10 to 12 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. For flowers use a handful mixed with the soil under each new plant or 10 to 12 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. of bed area. For shrubs, vines and trees use 1 to 10 lbs.
according to size. Prices 25 Lbs., $1.00. 50 Lbs., $1.75. 100 Lbs., $3.00. 200 Lbs., $5.50. 500 Lbs., $12.50. 1 Ton, $45.00. By Freight or Express Only, Charges Collect.
Vitamin Bi To Help Make Sick Plants Well
The new chemical that restores health and vigor to many sick and dying plants; effect is almost miraculous! Vitamin Bi is not a plant food but it enables many weakened plants to absorb more food by stimulation of the rooting systems. Use on new as well as old plants, both indoors and out- doors. Full directions sent with each bot- tle. Season Supply. Postpaid. $1.00. Spe- cial trial size, 25c. Satisfaction guaranteed or your money refunded!
Roofone |
PATIENTS PENDING
Rootone contains one of the most pow- erful synthetic plant hormones of all —diluted with other ingredients to get the best range of activity on plants. It is the easy dust treatment.
LOW COST
1/30 to 1/50 of a cent per cutting. SIMPLICITY
No skill is needed to apply Rootone. Just dip and plant.
POSTPAID PRICES
The One Dollar jar contains two ounces when packed. In case the powder has settled it will fluff to orig- inal volume with a light shaking. It will treat up to 3, 900 cuttings. $1.00. For commercial growers, a package of one pound (16 oz. avoir.) treat up to 20,000 cuttings. $5.00. Trial size, 25c.
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ALUM. SULPHATE
The proper chemical for making the soil acid for Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Laurel, Gardenias, Boxwood, etc., when the pH reaction is too high.
Aluminum sulphate is recommended at the rate of 8 pounds for each 100 square feet to lower the pH reaction one point.
If your soil reacts pH 6.5 (7.0 is neutral) you would need 12 pounds for each 100 square feet of bed to reduce it to 5.0 which is ideal for most acid-loving plants. 3 Lbs., 40c. Postpaid. F.O.B. Atlanta. 25 Lbs., $1.50. 100 Lbs., $5.00.
FULTONS
NIABB
PLANia’
For plants in pots, boxes or beds, either in- doors or outdoors. Use this new amazing highly concentrated plant food to which has been added that remarkable and miracu- lous plant revitalizer Vitamin Bl. Plan- tabbs are very rich. Nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and Potash, PLUS the proper effec- tive amount of Vitamin Bl. The Vitamin Bl makes many sick and weak plants healthy and the plant food feeds them into a vigorous and normal development. Small size (30 tablets) 25c. 75 tablets for 50c, 200 tablets for $1.00. Large professional size, $2.75. Postpaid.
ADCO SAVES NITROGEN
With Nitrogen so critically short and so essential in making explosives our govern- ment has necessarily restricted its use. We can utilize all of our waste vegetative materials such as leaves, lawn _ clippings, shrub trimmings and some kitchen excess by piling same in a pit or other confined space and spreading Adco on each layer. Adco quickly rots these materials into ex- cellent manure, saving the valuable nitro-
gen. Full directions “with each package. 25 Lbs., $2.00. 100 Lbs., $7.75. F. O. B. Atlanta.
Sor RADE MARK
“‘Hormodin’’ is a hormone-like plant growth substance. Its printipal use is to stimu- late rapid root growth on cuttings. Many cuttings formerly impossible to propagate may now be rooted with the aid of Hormodin.
Write for complete free booklet. PRICES—POSTPAID
Combination Package No. 1, 2, 3........ 75c Hormodin Powder No. 1 for soft 134 oz. size..... 50c wood cuttings We Bapcogoo .00 Hormodin Powder 5 No. 2 for woody 19/4 OZ veteteteieinie 75c cuttings Ue soooce . - $4.50 Hormodin Powder No. 3 for hard- i (y45 Gogouucoc $1.00 wood cuttings Vo Won badosoos $4.50 Special trial package, 25c. Postpaid.
Build Your GARDEN Soil—Buy DIRECT From Hastings—Buy War Bonds
Most Beautiful IRIS for the South
Hardy Oriental Sensations. See Collection Offer
Astarte. Dark violet. Enormous double flowers, often 10 inches across. Prolific.
Blue Waves. Wisteria blue, golden center. Striking semi- double show flower.
Chutsai. Purple. Large single violet-purple with rich white veinings.
Hercule.” Lilac-blue. Immense 6-petaled double flowers. Kagaribe. Red. Huge flowers of Chinese-red with yellow spot on each petal.
Jeanette Parry. White. Large, striking, soft blue veins. Standards mulberry. Tall.
Kokonoiro. Purple, Gold. Huge double violet-purple. Peta- ' loids white, tipped. violet.
La Favorite. White. Double flowers, veined blue with rich purple center.
Mahogany. Red. Crested petals on this huge, double vel- vety mahogany-red.
Repsime. Blue. Interesting giant double, varying blends of white, blue and violet. - Tigo No Hosta. Purple. Double violet-purple; golden cen- ters tipped velvet-plum,
Yezonishitae. Lavender. Very large reddish lavender,
hy
Princess Beatrice Hardy Iris
PRICES—Your choice, 40c each; any 3 for $1.00; any 6 SIBERIAN IRIS for $1.85; any 12 for $3.45. Bloom profusely. Like moist places COLLECTION OFFER—1 each of above 12, finest Teel best. for the South, postpaid-------------------- $2.95 Hardy Siberian Iris
' Kingfisher Blue. 3 ft., bright blue.
Very showy in garden and excellent for cutting. e ’
eee Hastings STAR DOZEN PRICES -30c each; 3 for Tse; 12 for $2.48, _.. BEST PEONIES FOR THE SOUTH Hardy Ochroleuca Iris *&Felix Crousse. 8.4. Red. Bomb type. Clear Fs OS Prt
For superb cut-fiowers, like English bulbous Iris. prijliant red. Prominent guard petals. Strong Perfectly hardy; easily grown in heavy, moist rower, 60c each; 3 for $1.50.
AK
soil; prefer morning sun. Be first to have them. ; y : Yellow, Cream, White. Order by color. *&Festiva Maxima. 9.3, White. Paper-white,
ES—60c 2 ‘ crimson center markings, Very large. Best | PRIC each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. Southern variety, 60¢ each; for $1.50.
Har dy Garden Iris - %eGermaine Bigot. Pink. Very large. Midsea- eo. S. bronzy; F. maroon. , Regal In splendor. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. ed red-purple. 35¢ each. yar} Rosenfeld. 8.8. Red. Pure, rich, in- “alae tense crimson of half rose type. Superb sub- ee _Sagahoribte eet stance. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. Lent A. Williamson, S. violet; F. pansy. xkLa Fee (The Fairy). Rose-white, Crown type. : ee weno Loreley. S. yellow; F. blue, cream. Early. Large; mauve-rose with creamy white wy neato oa %,' Mary Barnet. Huge blue. collar. 70c each; 3 for $1.85. Ei anals Mother of Pearl. Soft gray-white. xkLord Kitchener. Red. Bomb-type flowers of Festiva Maxima—Superb in the South—60c Pallida speciosa. Deep blue. cherry-red. Midseason. 85c each; 3 for $2.25, Princess Beatrice, " Pale lavender-blue. %Mme. Ducel. Pink. Bomb-type. Pink with %xOfficinalis Rubra. Crimson-red. One of the Susan Bliss. Fine lilac-pink. silver reflex. Very large and strong grower. richest double crimson-reds. Quite vigorous and Violacea grandiflora. Vigorous; lavender. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. very early. 7Oc each; 3 for $1.85,
PRICES—1 each of all 12 (unlabeled) for $1.69. yitme. Jules Dessert. Flesh-pink. Large semi- President Roosevelt. 7.7. Red. Semi-rose
SEPARATE VARIETIES—3 for 60c; 6 for $1.00. - ' ' F 4 rose type. Delicate flesh shading to paler tones. type. Rich, deep, brilliant red. A grand Peony. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid. (Except Dauntless.) 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 50c each; 3 for $1.35.
*&Mons. Jules Elie. 9.2. Pink. Early bomb- %xUmbellata Rosea. Pink. Large and quite type. King of all Peonies. Lilac-pink with early. Rose type with salmon and pink tints. silver sheen. 50c each; 3 for $1.35, 50c each; 3 for $1.35.
each of 12 varieties marked with *¥ * SPECIAL * 1 (value $7.25) postpaid for $5.75 COLLECTION each of any 6 varieties marked with
0 F F E R postpaid for $ 3 2 5
Separate varieties only at regular prices
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BULBS
for the Garden's
Distinction
Giant Hybrid Amaryllis 40c Each 3 for $1.00
3127 Butterfly or Ginger Lily
Hedychium Coronarium. Flourishes in moist rich soil, forming a dense clump 4 to 6 ft. tall. Bx- tremely sweet-scented, pure white flowers borne in large clusters on top of each stalk. Blooms all fall. 25c¢ each. 3 for 70c. 12 for $2.50.
3135 Fairy or Rain Lily
Zephyranthes Rosea. Delightful little 8-12 inch plants with long narrow, grassy leaves and pretty, graceful rosy-pink, lily-like flowers, blooming in fall. 3 for 30c. 6 for 55c. 12 for $1.00.
3160 Spider or Spanish Lily
Of easiest culture, bearing large, artistic clusters of spi- der-like, pure white flowers continuously in summer. Larg- est Bulbs: 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid.
3140 Guernsey- Nerine-Red Spider Lily
Charming, artistic 6-in. um- bels of rosy red flowers with long, narrow refiexed petals.
2 ft. flower stems arise in early fall. After blooming,
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-New giant Flowering.
3040 Hastings’ New Amaryllis Hybrids
Hardy in lower South outdoors; used as pot plants elsewhere. Enormous lily-like flowers in great heads on strong, leafless, 2 ft. stems. like leaves come from the bulbs after blooming. range is from white with markings of rose, red and crimson to richest scarlet.
Large ribbon- Color Giant
No flower is more gorgeous.
Bulbs—Mixed Colors only—40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. 25 for $6.95.
Postpaid.
leaves appear. Best and richest colored Nerine. 25c each. 3 for 60c, 12 for $2.25.
3145 Milk and Wine Lily
Crinum Fimbriatulum—Nassau Lily Evergreen, of easy culture in lower and middle South out- doors; indoors or with winter protection farther North. Long 4-in. flowers in large showy umbels. Flowers handsomely striped white and wine or carmine. Monster bulbs, 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid.
3060 Single Tuberose Bulbs
Mexican Albino. Strong erect habit of growth with long spikes of white flowers, though blooms are not as thickly placed on the spike, fragrance is quite intense and flowers are single. How- ever, these bloom from old bulbs as well as new, giving blooms every year; so-called ever- blooming. Top Size Bulbs. 6 for 50c. 12 for 90c. 25 for $1.65. Postpaid.
Double Tuberoses Not Offered This Year—Crop Failed.
3035 Regal Lily
3-5 ft. tall; June flowering. Generally con- sidered the most beautiful and satisfactory of all Lilies. Easily grown most anywhere, producing 5 or more large white flowers, suf- fused pink and canary-yellow towards throat. Charming jasmine fragrance. Plant about 6 in. deep with sand beneath for drainage. We highly recommend Regal Lilies for the South. Large Bulbs—35c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.00. 25 for $5.95. Postpaid.
3188 Montbretia
Jacob’s Ladder. Start blooming as Gladiolus finish, about August 1st, and continue until frost; slender wiry stems. Flowers shade from yellow to scarlet. Mixed Colors—3 for 30c.
6 for 55c. 12 for 95c. 100 for $5.95. Postpaid.
Southern Regal Lily
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Rose Queen Canna Border
ORANGE-SALMON
3129 INDIANA—Orange. 5 ft. Green foliage; extra large flowers ‘and heads of vivid golden orange. Orchid flowering; strong grower. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45.
3160 ORANGE BEDDER—Blood Orange. 44 ft. Excellent bedder; deep green leaves and gorgeous big heads of richest orange. 2 roots, 35c. 6 for 75c. 12 for $1.25. Postpaid.
3220 WYOMING—Salmon. 5 ft. Big bronze leaves and large flower trusses of deep salmon- Orange, with reddish throat. Tall bedder. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45.
YELLOW CANNAS
3190 RICHARD WALLACE—Canary Yellow. 4 ft. Superb bedder. Green leaves; huge -trusses of clearest yellow. Best yellow. 2 roots, 40c, 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45. Postpaid.
3230 YELLOW KING HUMBERT—Lemon Stip- pled Red. 5 ft. Green foliage with bronze, and yellow flowers with red variations. Im- mense heads like King Humbert. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45. Postpaid.
WHITE CANNA
3120 EUREKA—Cream White. 32/2 ft. Green
_ foliage, compact plants, with huge creamy white
heads of large flowers. Wonderful bedder, most showy and finest white. 2 roots, 50c. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75. Postpaid.
Fancy Leaf Caladium2——>
3-Row Canna Bed, $1.85
3-ROW CANNA BED. 1 Root for center plant and 6 in next row of red, then 12 Roots of best yellow for outer row. 19 Roots in all. Postpaid—$1.85,
4-ROW CANNA BED—$2.95. 19 Roots of red, for center plant and next 2 rows, and 18 yellows for outer row. 37 Roots Postpaid—$2.95.
in all.
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ELEPHANT EARS
* Buy VIGOROUS Bulbs
CANNAS
to Bloom All Summer Long
CANNA CULTURE—Cannas thrive best in full sun, prefer good drainage but a very rich soil well supplied with thoroughly rotted compost and lots of moisture as soon as they are well started. Set roots 3 inches deep and 12-18 inches apart for a grand display to last all summer until frost.
ALL PRICES POSTPAID.
ba
MAMMOTH
Not Available Crop Failure
crepe.
* Order DIRECT From Hastings
HASTINGS' PINK CANNAS 3107 CITY OF PORTLAND—Deep Rose, 37/2 ft. Green foliage; glorious big heads of light rose- pink, Richer than Mrs. A. F. Conard. 2 Roots, 50c. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75.
3126 ROSE QUEEN—Salmon Pink. 4 ft. Green foliage; large heads of rich pink flowers. Grand salmon pink. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45. Postpaid.
3145 M. VICTOR CAYEUX—Salmon Rose. 4 ft. Green foliage; heavy rich, gorgeous heads. One of strongest growing pinks. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45. Postpaid.
HASTINGS' RED CANNAS
3130 KING HUMBERT—Fiery Red. 5 ft. Most popular and satisfactory Canna. Large, bronze heart-shaped leaves. Large, compact flower heads with ruffled or orchid blooms. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c, 12 for $1.45. Postpaid.
3170 PENNSYLVANIA—Scarlet. 5 ft. Similar to King Humbert except has green foliage. Orchid- flowering with large petals and blooms. Flaming scarlet; tinged yellow in throat. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45.
3203 THE AMBASSADOR— Cherry Red. 41/2 ft. Superb bedding Canna, called bronze leaved “The President’ and
just as fine in every way. Mammoth trusses for gorgeous colored beds, Grand. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45.
3205 THE PRESIDENT — Giow- ing Scarlet. 4 ft. Green stocky foliage; gigantic trusses well above foliage. Flame red and the huge petals look like silk Superior to any other red Canna. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45,
3108 WINTZER’S COLOSSAL—Vivid Scarlet, 4 ft. Green foliage and the most gigantic flow-
ers of all. 8 inches across. Petals hang grace- fully. 2 roots, 40c. 6 for 85c. 12 for $1.45,
3002 Fancy Leaf Caladiums
Colorful variegated foliage, with green and various color markings. 18 in. plants for
King Humbert
Red Canna .
pots and window boxes in shady places. Rare and fancy Brazilian varieties, mixed. Blooming size Bulbs, 30c each. 3 for 75c. 6 for $1.35. 12 for $2.55. Postpaid.
Tuberous Rooted Begonias This superb pot or porch box flower is so very easy to grow that every home lover should plant them. Also may be used in summer outdoors in shady, moist, well drained places. Mixed colors only. Bloom- ing size bulbs, 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid.
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The Popular Jersey Dahlias
Six Great Jersey Dahlias for Cutting. $1.50. 3357 JERSEY’S SWEETHEART
S.C. Lavender Pink. 8x3. One of the most prolific bloomers offered. Lovely soft tones of lavender pink with white center. 40c. 3 for $1. 3356 JERSEY’S DAINTY
S.C. White. Bloom 7x3 in. Bush 5 ft. Rat- ing 85. Faintly tinged lavender. Healthy, fine cutter and sweetest looking Dahlia yet. Ex- quisite. 40c. 3 for $1.
3354 JERSEY’S BEACON
F.D. Oriental Red. 9x4 in. Early heavy bloomer, fine stems. let, buff reflex. 35c. 3 for 75c. 3355 JERSEY’S BEAUTY
F.D. Pink. 6x4 in. Bush 6 ft. Most popular of all; best bloomer, long stems, exquisite color. 35c. 3 for 75c. 12 for $2.45.
3360 JERSEY’S GLORY
F.D. Orange Yellow. 8x4. Large blooms with a glorious combination of orange and yellow. Grand cut-flower. 40c. 3 for $1.00.
3359 JERSEY’S SALMON
F.D. Salmon Pink. 6x4. (Kentucky.) A true sport of Jersey’s Beauty, having a definite sal- mon color, strong growth. 35c. 3 for 75c.
Bush 4% ft. Chinese scar-
(3441) Miniature Fair
Taw ;
” (3355)
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Novelty
DAHLIAS
for 1944 *
ALL JERSEY DAHLIA COLLECTION $1.50 Probably the most popular of Dahlias are those in the Jersey group, of which we offer these outstanding six in a special in- expensive collection for your We believe you will enjoy these varied colors and types represented. Send your order early as this collection will sell out early at $1.50. Postpaid. Order early.
garden this year.
Jersey's Beauty
MINIATURE DIXIE DAHLIAS
Newest, pretiest, most useful of all. Small or miniature forms of Decorative, Peony and Cac- tus types, fully double to single forms. They should be grown naturally, without disbudding, are easy to care for and abundant bloomers.
3306 BABY ROYAL
M. Peony. Salmon-Apricot. 31/2x1!/% In. Bush 3 ft. Rating 86. Exquisite color, most graceful form, and very artistic. 35c. 3 for 75c.
3305 BISHOP OF LANDAFF
M. Peony. Richest Scarlet. 3x13. Bush 3% ft. Rating 86. Strong plant, small bronzy foliage, straight stems. 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3441 FAIRY
M.F.D Pink. 3% in. A miniature Jersey Beauty. Very early and continuous bloomer. Lasts well indoors as a cut-flower. Very sweet and lovely. 35c. 3 for 75c.
3484 LITTLE NEMO M.F.D. Red and White. 3% in. A striking bicolor of bright red petals tipped white. 50c.
3485 SNOW SPRITE M.S.C. White. 3% in. Exquisite pure white that is daintiness personified. 50c each.
"Miniature 5 Dahlias''—$1.40
One root each of these 5 new and beautiful modern miniatures. Best of each color; most useful Dahlias for garden and cutting for arrangements. (Value $2.20). For $1.40.
POMPON—Baby Dixie Dahlias
“POMPON DIXIE DAHLIAS’’—$1.25 They are superb for bedding effects in the garden, are long lasting as cut flowers and
are the most easily grown of all. One each of these 6 finest Pompons for $1.25.
3483 ATOM
Bright Red. Tiniest 1-inch flowers borne In Im- mense numbers on strong plants. 30c.
3482 BOB WHITE
Pure White. 13/2 in. Bush 3 ft. Absolutely per- fect in form and purity. 30c, 3 for 70c.
3486 HONEY
1¥Y2 in. Bush 3 ft. Soft yellow tipped warm red, A peachy blond. 30c. 3 for 70c.
3480 MORNING MIST
White and Lavender. 11/2 in. 3 ft. bush. White petals faintly blushed lavender. 35c. 3 for 75c. 3481 SHERRY
Violet Purple. 13/2 in. Bush 3 ft. New sensa- tional color In these gems. 35c. 3 for 75c. 3334 YELLOW GEM
Canary Yellow. 12 In. Bush 3 ft. Clearest color, the finest true yellow. 30c. 3 for 70c.
The Perfect Ball Dahlias
3302 A. D. LIVONI Ball. Cerise Pink. Size 41/2x3%/2 in. Bush 47/2 ft. Delightful clear color. 30c. 3 for 7Oc. 3365 FIREBALL
F.D. Scarlet. Bloom 7x5. Bush 41/2 ft. Full large blooms resembling ball of fire. 50c. 3 for $1.25. 3351 JEAN KERR
F.D. White. Size 4x3 in. flowers borne profusely. 30c. 3367 MARY HELEN
Ball. Yellow. Bloom 41/2x3¥2. Bush 5 ft. Rich canary yellow perfect ball. 50c. 3 for $1.25. 3489 MRS. C. D. ANDERSON
Ball. Orchid. Bloom 4x3. Bush 4 ft. Perfectly formed flowers. 35c. 3 for 75c.
COLLECTION: gute 1 each of above ‘ 5 for $1.30.
Bush 3 ft. Ball 3 for 70c.
(3334) Pompon Yellow Gem
Fireball
e e USE VITAMIN BI ON DAHLIAS e e
A great many of our customers report marvelous root stimulation by the use of Vitamin Bl
applications around their Dahlias.
The solution is used when the young plants are 6 to 12 inches tall, using a gallon of normal strength weekly for four weeks for each plant. Later applications are suggested when the first bloom buds begin to form, to insure heaviest root dvelopment when food and moisture Is needed most. Send for a season supply for your entire garden (makes 2,000 gallons) $1.00. Postpaid.
Special trial size (makes 200 Gals.) 25c.
%* Order DIRECT From Hastings
DIXIE
| 3314 California Idol
Bush 5 ft. Beautifully formed perfect flowers on good cutting stems. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
HASTINGS' FAVORITE - CUT-FLOWER DAHLIAS
$2.25 Value in Six Selected Varieties for $1.45 3352 JANE COWL LD. Apricot. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush 5 ft. A _ world’s best; golden buff and old gold, apricot- rose at center. Grand size, form, stems. 35c. 3 for 75c. _ 3371 KEMP’S WHITE WONDER LD. Pure White. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush 5¥2 ft. Rated 84. Pointed curled petals; massive on _ stiff stems. Likes partial shade. 50c. 3 for $1.25. 3372 KING MIDAS 1D. Yellow. 10x4 in. Bush 4 ft. Rating 84. Great garden and exhibition rich yellow. Stocky. 35c. 3 for 75c. FD. PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA
.D. Red. 6x3%/2. Mammoth rich American
_ Beauty red. Tall, vigorous grower and ever- _ blooming in character. 35c. 3 for 75c. _ 3410 MRS. I. DE VER WARNER
F.D. Mauve. Size 10x3 in. Bush 6 ft. This | exquisite mauve-pink Dahlia is unsurpassed. 35c. 3 for 75c. 2 SAGAMORE Es FD. Saffron Yellow. Size 7x32 in. Bush 5 | ft. Shows glowing red-tinted golden suffusion; | particularly fine, free bloomer in the South;
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x large, perfect flowers. 35c. 3 for 75c.
FINEST CUT-FLOWER FAVORITES An old favorite collection for Hastings’ Dahlia customers, offered again in a new selection for $1.45. Postpaid. Send for It | Mow and save 80c. All for $1.45.
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Hastings’ Superb...
1944 Big Four Dixie Dahlias .... . $2.45 Each a prize winner—$3.45 Value for only $2.45—Save $1.00 Little more than price of the superb Cherokee Brave alonel
THE PICK OF THE LIST 3316 Cherokee Brave
A real show-winning giant of amber yellow, suffused orange cadmium. Rich. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
1944 BIG FOUR DAHLIAS—$2.45
One strong, healthy, plump tuber each of the above four outstanding exhibition winning Dahlias sent postpaid for $2.45.
DAHLIAS
exhibition
(3352) Jane Cowl
Super-Giants "7 Super-Giant Dixie Dahlias"—$2.95
(3376)
All 7 below for $2.
3379 LORD OF AUTUMN
I.D. Clear Yellow. Bloom 12x6 in. Bush 5 ft. Rating 88. Spectacular, gorgeous exhibition flower. Many claim it finest of all. 75c each. 3 for $2.00.
3344 HUNT’S VELVET WONDER
ID. Purple. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush 51% ft.
Rated 83. Gorgeous rich red shade In huge, full centered, wide petalled flowers. 50c. 3 for $1.25, 3328 FOREST FIRE
I.D. Yellow and Scarlet. Bloom 10x6 in Bush 4Y2 ft. Rated 86. Spectacular show flowers of yellow shading to rich scarlet tips. 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3376 KATHLEEN NORRIS I.D. Rose Mellow. 10x5 In.
%* Buy STRONG Tubers
Bush 5 ft. Rating
%& Order DIRECT From Hastings
I.D. Lemon Yellow. Bloom 12x7 in. I.D. Velvet Red. 12x6 In. Bush 4 ft. Bush 4¥/ ft. Rating 86, Huge, sen- Finest red dahlia in the world; velvety (3316) sational new winner, Superb, 75c, carmine, purplish reverses. Glorious Cherokee 3 for $2.00, growth, stems, form, color, roots and Brave everything, janes 3362 Cavalcade 3370 Watchung Giant F.D. Mulberry Pink, Bloom 10x5. I.D. Gold, Blooms ie Bush 6 ft. DAHLIA CULTURE—Plant Dahllas only In fairly rich but
exceptionally well drained soll so there will be no excess moisture ella to sour the tubers.
6 inches and spac
to the type growth of the variety. Keep growing steadily with good garden fertilizer (high In Potash).
Cover the tubers them from 2 to 4 feet apart according
Force largest blooms with lots of water when buds form.
Early plantings make best bedding effects. Plant very late for prize blooms to come In autumn, Cut tops at ground level, after frost, and mulch heavily to protect clumps from winter freezing.
Hastings’ Selected Dahlias
In keeping with our policy of offering only the very best seeds,
plants, and bulbs we of- fer the really outstand- ing Dahlias for the South on these three pages.
By careful noting In trials, as well as in the larger Southern shows, we determine those best suited for Southern soils
Kathleen Norris
95 (Value $4.25)
86. Rose-pink, deepening to mallow pink. Strong grower. Gigantic beauty; winner at all shows. 50c. each. 3 for $1.25. J
3380 MRS, WILLIAM KNUDSON
I.D. Pure White. Blooms 10x5%% in. A mar- velous new white of superb form and substance. A real prize winner. $1.00 each.
3363 ROBERT E. LEE
S.C. Cardinal Red. Blooms 10x6. Bush 5 ft. Bright luminous red that doesn’t fade. A very worthy variety for every Southern garden, 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3435 HILLCREST MANDARIN
I.D. Red and Gold. 10x4. Strong grower with gorgeously bold flowers combining autumn red and gold. Excellent, 50c. 3 for $1.25.
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(3303) America’s Sweetheart
3353 ADOLPH MAYER
I.D. Almost S.C. 9x4. Black Red. One of the richest, darkest reds we have ever seen. Almost black. Good grower with nice stem for cutting.
$1.50.
3303 AMERICA’S SWEETHEART
I.D. Pure Yellow. Bloom 12x6 in. Bush 5 ft. Rating 85. Immense, unfading, high centered and glorious. Strong grower. 75c. 3 for $2.00.
3304 ANDREA ERICSON I.D. Pure White. Bloom 9x4 in. Bush 4% ft. Rating 85. Called White Fort Monmouth, with
heavier petal formation. Dandy stems. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
3373 CARL G. DAHL
I.D. Blend. 12x6. A gorgeous blend of buff
and red, giving a most pleasing and yet showy appearance. An outstanding new variety, highly recommended. $1.25.
3317 CHEROKEE ROSE
I.D. Rose-Pink. 9x5 in. Bush 6 ft. Rating 86. Atlanta origination creating cutting sensation. Grand. $1.00.
3315 CLARA BARTON
I.D. Lavender. Bloom 10x5 in. Bush 5 ft. Rating 85. Beauty on long stems. Silvery orchid, reverse deep lavender; prolific bloomer. 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3318 CLARA CARDER
I.D. Pink. 10x5 in. Bush 5 ft. Our rating 86. Glorious new big rich pink, rosy suffusion. Strong stems. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
3320 DARCY SAINSBURY
F.D. Creamy White. 8x3. Unusually fine
formal white Dahlia that stands Southern heat and sun. $1.25 each.
(3312) Victory
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(3330) Frau 0. Bracht
The World's Best DA HLIAS
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3404 DEMOCRACY
F.D. Yellow. 9x6. A full deep beautifully formed show dahlia of deep primrose yellow, with shades of gold. Strong, upright stems for cutting. $1.00.
3319 DOROTHY STONE
I.D. Pink. Size 9x4 in. Bush 4 ft. Richer, purer, more beautiful pink. Strong grower; long erect stems. Exquisite. 50c each. 3 for $1.25.
3323 EAGLE ROCK FANTASY I.D. Silver Pink, Bloom 11x5 in. Bush 6 ft. Rating 87. Dainty form and color for its great
size; petal tips divided. Long stems. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
~ 3329 FORT MONMOUTH
I.D. Deep Crimson. 10x4 in. Bush 6% ft.
Rich, velvety crimson with maroon _shading. Wonderful form on long stiff stems. 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3330 FRAU 0. BRACHT S.C. Light Yellow. 9x4%/ in.. Bush 5 ft. Rating 88. Highest rating given and grand cut- flower, too. Prettiest yellow cactus, exquisite form. 60c. 3 for $1.50.
3366 FREDA GEORGE
I.D. White, Violet Rose. Blooms 9x5. Bush 5 ft. A most pleasing informal flower of soft white suffused violet rose. $1.25.
3308 GLAMOUR I,D. Purple. Blooms 11x6. Bush 5 ft. A very
striking, rich purple with veins of violet. $1.25 each.
3358 JOSEPHINE G. : I.D. Rose Pink. 9x4. Pleasing tone of true
rose pink. Grand, sturdy plant, beautiful foliage, and very prolific. 50c. 3 for $1.25.
3389 MILTON J. CROSS
I.D. Coral Blend. 10x6. Bush 5 ft. Yellow center, shaded rose and coral outer petals. Large, deep, full. $1.25.
3309 MODEL 999
S.C. Red. Bloom 10x6. Bush 5 ft. Beautifully symmetrical, with each fiery red quilled petal perfectly placed. Gold reverses. $1.25,
3394 MRS. HERBERT 0O’CONOR
I.C. Soft Rose Pink. 9x5 In. Bush 5% ft. Rating 86. Incurved petals of exquisite form and color. 75c. 3 for $2.00.
P idee
(3390) Robt. L. Ripley
(3318) Clara Carder
3368 OAKLEIGH MONARCH
I.D. Red. Bloom 11x6. Bush 5 ft. Huge blooms of great depth that keep well. Clear cerise red broad petals. Strong stems. $1.00.
3375 PREMIER’S WINSOME
1.D. Mallow Pink. Blooms 11x6. Bush 5 ft. Massive flower borne on strong stems. Basic color white, softly suffused pink. $1.50.
3390 ROBT. L. RIPLEY I.D. Deep Lilac. 12x8. dense petalage. Keeps unusually well. stems. Believe it or not. $1.95 each. 3400 SNOWMAIDEN
1.D. White. 10x4. One of the most outstanding show winners in the South. Another Rick’s okigination offered last year for the first time. Pure white and of good exhibition size and vigor. $6.00 each. Supply very limited.
3369 SUNRAYS
I.D. Buff Apricot. Blooms 11x7. Bush 4% ft. Pleasing clear buff with apricot suffusion, peach red reverse. Very distinctive. Strong. $1.00. 3312 VICTORY
F.D. Pink, gold. Blooms 10x6. Bush 5 ft. Of perfect J. Beauty form with soft rose pink, suf- fused gold borne in profusion. $1.50.
3310 VIRGINIA SHIPLEY
I.D. Yellow. Bloom 11x7. Bush 5% ft. Rich lemon yellow flowers with good substance for a superb show variety. Heavy foliage. $1.50.
Huge size and very Long
Use Vitamin BI for Dahlias
and Watch Them
Grow we most assuredly rec- ommend that you use the Vitamin Bl treat- ment throughout the season for Your Dahlias. Pour a gallon or two around each plant every ten days and just watch them grow! Season's supply (to make 2000 gals.), $1.00. Trial size, 25c. :
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: e slender spikes of large flowers. Mid-season.
Finest Collection of Strongest Growing Cut-
aul
Flower Gladiolus in the World — All Strickly “@ ¢-
Top Size Bulbs to Bloom This Summer. Choice, Any One or More of These 25 Superb Varieties at These Daring Low Prices.
6 for 40c. 12 for 65c. Postpaid. Order early. variety cannot be separately labeled.)
3644 BAGDAD
Old Rose. Immense, beautifully formed flowers of smoky old rose or ashes f
of roses coloration. 3613 BETTY NUTHALL Coral. Extra large show winner. -3606 CADILLAC
Golden. Tall spike with well placed flowers of golden apricot fading to b
apricot rose to edges.
_ .3625 CHARLES DICKENS
3626 DR. F. E. BENNETT
Fiery Red. Incomparable scintillating color; rich purple spray and dashing yellow stripe on lower petals. Mid-season flowering. Best red Gladi- olus.
3629 FLAMING SWORD Spectrum Red. Brilliant flame coloring, long,
| 3665 Picardy—Glorious
, FINEST OF ALL CUT-FLOWERS Shrimp Pink. Giant, lightly ruffled flow- ers of great substance. Best of all, a sensation and winner everywhere. Finest exhibition cut-flowers. A great florist’s | Variety that does well indoors and out- _ doors. Perfect stems and flowers. Most popular of all gladiolus varieties and does exceptionally well throughout the South. You must include Picardy in your selec- tion. Prices same as all others on this
| page.
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25 for $1.15. 100 for $3.65. 500 for $16.65. (At these low prices orders for less than 5 of a ©
Pink. Warm coral with light orange throat and rouge feathering. ©
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bata
Purple. Deep velvety purple-violet blooms on tall, strong spikes. Very & rich color.
_ 3622 DEBONAIR La France Pink. Clear La France pink to shrimp _ 3665 & pink in throat lightly peppered crimson. Picardy—
the Favorite
3687 GIANT NYMPH
Pink Blend. Extra large frilled flowers of light rose-pink with creamy yellow throats. Vigorous. 3655 GOLD EAGLE
Golden Yellow. Very early. Deep rich yellow, slightly ruffled flowers on vigorous straight spikes. 3635 GOLDEN DREAM
Deep Yellow. No other coloring. Tall, straight, vigorous; medium sized flowers. Finest yellow. 3603 TOKEN
Salmon Pink. Beautifully rich, yet delicate col- oring. Early and excellent cut flowers.
3653 MAID OF ORLEANS
White. Pure white flowers have cream throats and bloom, many at same time. A superb. show. 3640 MARGARET FULTON
Salmon. Rich deep salmon, shaded apricot In throat. Rounded cup-shaped large flowers. 3654 MINUET
Orchid. Cream throat blotch, dusted purple. Finest lavender and most exquisite of all. Large. 3611 PINK CLOVER
Pink. Strong grower with rich pink flowers hav- ing perfect color appeal.
3609 PELEGRINA
Blue. Rich deep blue so difficult to find In gladiolus flowers. Very distinctive and rich.
“Millions of These Fine Bulbs Sold i in Past Several Years... Again Now Nearly a Million . THRIP-FREE
GLADIOLUS BULBS
For Dixie Gardens in 1944
3683 RED PHIPPS Salmon Red. Similar to the famous W. H. Phipps except red color and taller spikes.
3697 EXCELLENCE
Bright Red. Heavy textured bright red of out- standing merit and beauty.
3673 BREAK OF DAY
Lafrance Pink. The gorgeous coloring and form of the finest. Quite large.
3671 SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Cream. Rich cream huge ruffled flowers on strong stems. One of finest.
3614 SONATINE
Rose. Late Atlas rose with cherry blotches. Florets immense on giant stems.
3602 VAGABOND PRINCE
Garnet. Early. Seedling of Picardy with gorgeous garnet-brown florets.
3693 PHYLLIS McQUISTON
Pure Pink. Strong, straight, tall, extra large, double rowed flower spikes. Consistent show winner. Finest color,
3610 YELLOW FAVORITE
Pale Yellow. Deeper in throat with soft red penciling. Vigorous, large flowers.
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SUPREME GLADIOLUS
3650 MOTHER MACHREE
Lavender and Salmon Pink. Tall 6-10 large, well placed florets open at a time. Unusual coloring, a rare beauty.
3689 J) S. BACH
Salmon Pink. Gorgeous coloring with tall » straight spike. Beautifully arranged.
| 3639 PEGGY LOU
+ Rose Pink. A new large flowered glad called a pink sister to Picardy.
3643 TROUBADOR
Violet-Purple. Rich, vivid, show flower with long spike for superb cutting.
3651 YVONNE
WORLD'S
; (3616) ‘Commander Koehl Pate
15 NOVELTIES DIXIE CLUB COLLECTION
One bulb each (unlabeled) of these 15 out- standing giants, regardless of price, sent to you, postpaid, for $1.00. 5 bulbs of each (labeled), 75 bulbs, $3.95.
Your choice of any one or more separate varie- ties in this group. 6 for 50c. 12 for 85c. 25 for $1.45. 100 for $4.95. Postpaid.
3643 ALBATROSS Pure White. Very strong grower with pure white exhibition size and quality flowers. Glistening.
3608 AVE MARIA Light Blue. Large perfectly formed flower with purple throat blotch. Perfect placement, fine
stems. 7-8 open.
3617 CARDINAL PRINCE
Cardinal Red. Self color throughout. Strong grower, large flowers of splendid color. Grand.
3616 COMMANDER KOEHL
Crimson Red. Gigantic scarlet blood-red 6 in. florets on massive spike. Outstanding In every way. No blotches.
3623 DREAM O’BEAUTY
American Beauty. Rich rose, color of the fa- mous Rose, large flowers on tall, luxuriant plant. 3607 JALNA
Smoky Rose. Another Picardy seedling with a real exhibition spike. Unusual color and superb as cut flower.
3632 KASSEL
Scarlet. Beautifully formed clear scarlet florets. Large spikes for cutting.
3645 CAMELLIA
Blush White. Very good cut-flower variety with rich flowers of blush white tinted pink.
3633 MARGARET BEATON White. Immense new white with orange scarlet blotch. Superb!
363% PRIMROSE PRINCESS Primrose Yellow. Early. Soft primrose yellow, free flowering and of beautiful form.
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Blush. Large, Vigorous.
NEW RUFFLED DOZEN
Beautifully frilled or ruffled petals. Finest. One bulb each (unlabeled) of all 12 for 85c. Five each (labeled) sent postpaid for $3.25. Any one or more separate varieties—your choice —6 Bulbs for 55c. 12 for 95c. 25 for $1.55, 100 for $5.25. Postpaid.
3638 BARCAROLE
Orange. Clear grenadine orange, heavily ruffled, of great substance.
3649 BEACON
Scarlet. Very tall, with large ruffled light scar- let flowers, cream blotch.
3648 BRIGHTSIDE
Canary Yellow. Shading to deep orange with superb ruffling. Great!
3627 E. J. SHAYLOR
Rose Carmine. Rich purple feather on lower petals. Very early flowering, ruffled.
3631 GATE OF HEAVEN
Pure Yellow. Many well spaced florets open at same time. Slightly ruffled.
lovely blush. Truly sensational.
(3623) Dream o’ Beauty
(3671) Shirley Temple
3647 KING ARTHUR
Lavender Pink. Large ruffled and fluted flowers with dark penciling. A truly superb exhibition variety. Glorious.
3634 MARY ELIZABETH Ruffled White. One of the best whites with 6 to 9 flowers open at once. Beautifully ruffled white with yellow throat.
3688 RUTH HUNTINGTON
Light Lavender. Throat heavily feathered rich purple. Lightly ruffled, large double rowed flow- ers on tall spikes.
3641 MORAVIAN Lavender. Beautifully ruffled and frilled. A leader in its color class and a good grower.
3658 SILVER COMET
White. New and striking large creamy white flowers with lilac feather In throat. Tall and graceful.
3698 VIOLET BEAUTY Violet. Richest coloration with velvet softness. Grandest ruffled with heavy vigorous spikes.
3685 WASAGA
Apricot. Somewhat ruffled petals of clear apri- cot; buff throat. basket work.
Large flowers, beautiful for
Try Some Vitamin BI On Gladiolus
Creating the greatest sensation In the garden world of anything in the past quarter century Vitamin Bl Is proving itself as an almost indispensable aid In promoting healthful and strong vigorous growth on plants of all kinds, Including Gladiolus. Use it freely. Trial package, 25c. Season’s supply, $1.00.
(3650) Mother Machree
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ONE HUNDRED TOP SIZE THRIP-FREE BULBS FOR ONLY $ &5
3700 FINEST RAINBOW MIXED GLADIOLUS BULBS
Nearly a Million Top Size Strictly First- Class Bulbs to Bloom This Summer
Many of our customers like a general as- sortment of many colors, and we sell many thousands of “Hastings’ Finest Mixed Glad- iolus’’ every year. We have tried to get a
good assortment of colors and shades and you will find that these bulbs produce large showy spikes of the richest colored blooms
in great profusion. A real colorful mixture. There are early, medium and late varieties to give you a long flowering season and you will be delighted with these splendid Glads. Order them by the hundred or thousand for garden or border displays and have them for cut-flowers through the summer. Plant some every week or two after frost time until July to prolong the blooming season.
NEW DARING LOW PRICES THAT YOU DARE NOT REFUSE. POSTPAID—6 for 35c. 12 for 50c. 25 for 90c. 100 for $2.85.
6 PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS FOR THE SOUTH, 35c
Decorative butterfly type—Finest for cut-flower arrangements. Primulinus are also better grow-
ers and propagators. 3656 ORANGE QUEEN
Orange. Very tall and striking. Vigorous with
large florets of vivid color. Distinctive. 3646 APRICOT GLOW
Apricot Pink. Tall, wiry, curved shafts. Most
desirable color. Perfect for arrangements.
3691 OLIVE MARIE BROWN
Apricot Orange. Gorgeous cut flowers with many
florets open at same time. Tall stems.
3692 QUEEN OF BREMEN Rose Pink.
quite vigorous.
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Hastings RAINBOW-MIXED Loveliest GLADIOLUS
Very attractive rose pink prim, that blooms very freely. Best of its color and
3694 SOUVENIR Fost Pure Yellow. Purest color pal of all; hooded blooms, very artistic. Curved
spikes and very popular.
3699 WHITE BUTTERFLY
White. Creamy throat. Artistically arranged cut- flower on slender stem. First class, early, small- flowered.
Separate varieties. 6 for 35c. 12 for 60c. 25 for $1.00. 100 for $2.95. Postpaid.
These 6 Greatest Prims of All for 35c
One bulb each of the above finest 6 Primulinus Gladiolus, for finest cut-
flowers (unlabeled), 35c. 5 of each (la- beled), 30 bulbs, $1.20. 10 of each (la- beled), $1.95. Postpaid.
Lovely Primulinus Hybrid
Field of Hastings’ Thrip-Free Gladiolus
HASTINGS' THRIP-FREE, GLADIOLUS BULBS
It is with pride that we offer these superb top size, plump, highest quality, and thrip-free bulbs to you again this season.
Plant them freely every week or ten days through spring and early summer for a long and glorious season of bloom for garden color and cut-flowers to bring inside for decorative arrangement.
Set bulbs 4 inches deep and six inches apart in well-prepared and well-drained beds, dug deeply. Sheep manure is excellent fertilizer to use along with other high-grade mixtures. (See p. 80.)
After blooming, the tops should be allowed to die naturally before digging, doing so in late summer or early fall, and storing in a frost-free place until spring planting again.
Authorities recommend: To control old thrip in- festations, spray with a mixture of 2 ounces tartar emetic (poison), 1 pound brown sugar or honey, and three gallons water, as they appear. Being a poisonous mixture it must be handled with extreme care.
Mix materials with small amount of water first then stir in rest of water. Apply when leaves are 6 inches tall in bad-infested areas, otherwise when color shows on buds. Repeat weekly as necessary for complete control as thrip comes from other flowers and neighbor gardens altogether too readily.
We will supply tartar emetic, postpaid, 1/4 pound for 50c.
Why Hastings’ Bulbs Are the Best for You to Plant in 1944
Each year our experts visit breeding grounds, trial grounds as well as growing farms and many flower shows, learning the best varieties, the finest thrip-free bulbs and the best methods of keeping them until it’s time for you to plant them in your garden. This insures your having the best results in your garden.
Yes, bulbs can be bought perhaps at cheaper prices than ours, but we sincerely believe no better bulbs can be bought at any price. That constitutes Hastings’ Fifty-Year Policy of service.
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doin the AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Dues $3.50—We Will Gladly Enter Membership for You
‘Hastings’ Jested DIXIE ROSES
PLEASE ALLOW TWO TO THREE WEEKS TIME FOR SHIPPING
All Tea (T), Hybrid Tea (HT) and Climbing Tea (CI HT) Roses are so-called Everbloom- ing Roses. Hybrid Perpetuals (HP) and Hy- brid Wichuraiana Climbers (HW) are sea- sonal mass bloomers.
8 GOOD LUCK ROSES— Postpaid for $2.95
Most Daring Rose Offer in America. 8 SUPER Everbloomers, including our greatest red Rose, Etoile de Hollande.
All are exceptional varieties that are known to be dependable in the South. One each of Etoile de Hollande, Elizabeth of York, Editor McFarland, Pink Radiance, Talisman, Kaiserine Auguste Viktoria, Luxembourg and Red Radiance, all postpaid for $2.95. Send for these early.
About Warranty and Claims
We propose to furnish you with nursery stock according to your order, true to name, well rooted, well grown, properly packed and de- livered to the forwarding companies in first-class condition. If, by any possibility, errors should occur, they will be promptly rectified if claim is made within ten days after receipt of goods. We are just as anxious as you are for our stocks to be absolutely satisfactory in every way. Your success is our success. However, we do not and cannot accept any responsibility for soil, plant- ing, or seasonal conditions, any and all of which affect the success or failure of the plants, and over which we have no control.
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Plant ACCLIMATED Roses
nure or well-rotted stable manure with the soil in upper 12 Inches and peat moss in lower 24 Plant in late afternoon or on a cloudy day if possible. except Hybrid Perpetuals, which need about 3 feet of space. Climbers need about 6 feet of spat
inches.
between plants.
Dig a hole large enough to spread the roots without crowding and deep enough to cover a little deeper than plants were in the nursery. Budded Roses must be planted so the scar or swelling left by bud is beneath the surface. In filling with soil, shake plant lightly, so soil gets all around the roots, then fill hole completely and firm soil so plant is set solid. Soak well with water. Vitamin Bl treatment is recom- mended (see p. 80). Further prun- ing back may be done when new leaf-growth starts in spring.
CULTIVATION—Cultivate frequent- ly, about 1 In. deep, without dis- turbing the roots. Mulch entire beds with 2-in. layer of peat moss. This protects roots from sun, gives them air and conserves soil-moisture. When watering, soak the ground as deep as roots penetrate, about 18 in. Spray regularly with Tri-ogen.
. Treat with Vitamin Bl as needed
and feed every 6-8 weeks. (See
page 80.)
PRUNING — Just before spring growth begins is the best time to prune bush roses, trimming back all very old dead and diseased branches and cutting back the others about half. This forces heavy new growth which produces the finest flowers. Prune hardy climbers after bloom- ing, trimming only as necessary to keep strong, vigorous younger canes.
*% Order DIRECT From
DIRECTIONS FOR ROSE PLANTING IN THE SOUTH
ACCLIMATED ROSES—On Hastings’ Plantation we grow many thousands of Everblooming and . Climbing Roses. All are budded on strong roots outdoors, are strong plants, two years old, and have been blooming profusely all summer long. They are of the finest Southern-tested garden varieties.
= We recommend these strong plants for all sec- tions of the United States where Roses can be grown, and particularly for the South.
ALL PRICES POSTPAID WITHIN U, S.—We will ship plants to you as quickly as your order can be prepared at the nursery. Please allow 2-3 weeks in spring rush season. Set plants in their permanent places as soon as received from us so they may become well established before growing weather starts in spring.
WHEN TO PLANT—December 1 to March 15 is the time to plant Roses. We can supply these | fine plants until leaf-growth starts in the spring, | about April 1, but better success is had with | earlier planting. Late fall or winter planting is by far more satisfactory.
HOW TO PLANT—Upon receipt of plants, open | the bundle and place roots In a pail of water for | a few hours. Don’t expose to sun or wind. After removing from the water, trim off broken or damaged roots. We do main pruning for you before shipment: Soil should be well prepared before plants arrive. Spade a good garden soil 30 inches deep and thoroughly mix Sheep Ma-
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~CALEDONIA—HT. Pure White. Large, long- _ pointed buds; huge flowers full double, high center, slightly fragrant and borne singly on long, strong stem. Finest ever-blooming white Rose. 60c each. | _ CHARLOTTE ARMSTRONG—HT. Cherry-Red. Patent 455. 1941 All-America Rose Selection. Beautiful long, blood-red buds and glorious flow- ___ ers. Erect, vigorous; prolific, continuous bloomer; fragrant. Top winner. Best new Rose in ten years. A “must have.’ $1.25 each. 3 for $3.15. _ CHRISTOPHER STONE—HT. Scarlet-Crimson. Brightest of all Roses and absolutely necessary to every complete garden. Brilliant, daring, and F from the first show of color. Old Damask _ fragrance and excellent form. Strong grower. _ Very special, 75c each. CONDESA DE SASTAGO—HT. Copper and Yel- low. Highly colored, spice-scented new Spanish _ fovelty. Buds are golden balls, opening brilliant
flame. Plants very vigorous in South. Always gets first attention. 60c each. CRIMSON GLORY—HT. Deep Crimson. Patent
105. At last the ideal red Rose. Perfect in
color, form, fragrance. Strong stems. Healthy grower. mo tor $3.15.
_ CRIMSON TALISMAN—HT. Crimson-Red. A well-selected Talisman sport blooming very uni- formly. Well-known Talisman form and habits. 75c¢ each.
_ DAINTY BESS—HT. Soft Rose-Pink. Large, single flowers with wide, delicately crinkled
_ petals and a large cluster of stamens with wine- red filaments. 50c each.
- ECLIPSE—HT. Yellow. Patent 172. Best of
all new yellow Roses and very well suited for
_ Southern culture. Long slender buds of rich yellow. $1.25 each. 3 for $3.15.
_ ELIZABETH OF YORK—HT. Cerise-Pink. Point- ed buds; medium-sized flowers borne singly on __ long stems. Profuse, continuous bloomer. Our
_ Southern favorite. 60c each. _ ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—HT. BBrilliant Red. _ Generally known as world’s best red Rose. Mag- Mificent size, enormous petals, very fragrant.
; Free-flowering. 50c each.
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GLOIRE DE CHEDANE - GUINOISSEAU — HP. Red. Brilliant crimson-red Frau Druschki. Vig- orous growth with huge fragrant flowers on long stems. Wonderful. 75c each.
HEART’S DESIRE—HT. Red. Patent 501. The only 1942 All-America Rose Selection. A crim- son Radiance; vigorous, free bloomer, pointed buds. $1.50 each. 3 for $3.75.
LOWELL THOMAS—HT. Butter-Yellow. Patent 595. 1944 All-America Rose Selection. Long- pointed buds; full double flowers; moderate fra- grance. Vigorous growth. Rich foliage. $2 each. MADRE—HT. Pink Blend. Enormous yet soft blend of pink with yellow petal base. Strong stems. A real find. 75c each.
MARY MARGARET McBRIDE—HT. Deep Coral- Pink. Patent 537. 1943 All-America Rose Se- lection. Pointed buds to high-centered, aromatic, double flowers of lovely shading; vigorous and hardy. $1.50 each. 3 for $3.75.
MME. CHIANG KAI-SHEK—HT. Light Yellow. Patent applied for. 1944 All-America Rose Se- lection. Long-pointed buds; large double flowers; medium fragrance. Very vigorous, healthy bushes. Exquisite. $2.00 each. 3 for $5.40.
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NIGHT—HT. Dark Crimson. Medium-sized, full globular, deepest crimson-red, fragrant flowers on long, strong stems. Good grower. 60c each. PICTURE—HT. Pink. Loveliest of all pure pink Roses, bearing abundant flowers throughout the season on good stems from a strong plant. The best pink Rose for Southern gardens. 60c each. POINSETTIA—HT. Brilliant Red. Huge; ideal long-pointed buds; glorious flowers. Vigorous tall grower, long stems, and richest scarlet-red. Grand. 60c each.
SISTER THERESE—HT. Yellow. Long-pointed slender buds of deep chrome-yellow. Upright, heavy-foliaged bush. The best yellow Rose for
‘garden and cutting. 50c each.
SUNNY SOUTH—HT. Pink. Pointed buds of golden pink, opening large petals to the show- iest, most vigorous Rose in the Southern gar- den. 60c each.
TEXAS CENTENNIAL—HT. Rosy Red. Patent 162. A huge, true rosy red sport of the strong, vigorous Rose, President Hoover. Our stock has been selected for rich, even coloring. 75c each. 3 for $1.90.
THE CHIEF—HT. Flame Color. 1940 All-America Rose Selection. pointed buds. $1.00 each.
WHITE BRIARCLIFF—HT. White. Patent 108. Absolutely pure white Rose of wonderful form and with a strong plant. A real bride’s Rose. $1.25 each. 3 for $3.15.
Patent 456. Grand, big
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The South's FAVORITE ROSES FOR YOUR GARDEN
RED BUSH ROSES
NEW RED ROSES — See page 91 for the All- America Rose Selections: Charlotte Armstrong and Heart's Desire, the finest new Roses since Crimson Glory. Christopher Stone, Crimson Glory, Crimson Talisman, Etoile de Hollande, Gloire de Chedane-Guinoisseau, Night, Poinsettia, Texas Centennial and The Chief are other glorious red Roses. All are on page 91.
AMI QUINARD—HT, Dark Red. Blackish buds; semi-double flowers of unfading crimson-maroon
with black luster. Strong, upright, vigorous olant, productive of rose-scented flowers. 50c each.
CHARLES K. DOUGLAS—HT. Crimson-Scarlet. Fine, long-pointed buds; large, loose flowers, strongly fragrant. Strong branching, grand, un- fading red garden Rose. 50c each.
E. G. HILL—HT. Crimson. Noted for form and fragrance. Flowers are large, full, and splendid for cutting. Plants are vigorous and productive. 50c each.
LORD CHARLEMONT—HT. Crimson-Scarlet. Crisp, stately buds of intense color, almost black shadings. Perfect, shapely, long-pointed buds and large, double, sweet flowers. 75c each. LOUIS PHILIFPE—China. Red. Old favorite scarlet-red Rose originated 1834. Very resistant to disease, growing very rank farther South. A fine old Rose. 75c each.
McGREDY’S SCARLET—HT. Scarlet. Big rich scarlet buds, opening to show orange base and turning lighter to rose. Heavy, perfect bloomer on vigorous growth. 60c each.
RED BRIARCLIFF—HT. Red. Glorious red sport of the famous rose-pink Brlarcliff. Large, long-pointed buds and double flowers. Prolific bloomer on long stems. 75c each.
RED RADIANCE—HT. Rose-Red. Big, globular flowers on strong canes, which are freely pro- duced until frost. Excellent foliage. The most popular Rose in America and one that gives everyone satisfaction plus. 50c each.
WHITE RADIANCE—HT. White.
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GENUINE WHITE SPORT OF WORLD-FAMOUS RADIANCE ROSE
A true white development from the most popular group of Roses in the world. Same heavy, vigorous, healthy growth and a superb white for every- 75c each. 3 for $1.75. 12 for $5.95.
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YELLOW BUSH ROSES
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ALEX. HILL GRAY—T. Lemon. Pale lemon- yellow, deeper in center of perfectly formed fragrant flowers. Moderate growth and bloom. One of the most beautiful Roses. 50c each.
GOLDEN DAWN—Hardy Bush Marechal Niel. HT. Yellow. Delightfully fragrant, large buds opening to full double flowers for Southern gar- dens. 60c each.
GOLDEN OPHELIA—HT. Yellow. Cream-yellow
and pale pink with golden glints In petal folds; very fragrant. Good growth and liberal bloomer. 28 petals. Protect against black spot. 50c each.
GOLDEN RAPTURE—HT. Clear Golden Yellow. Beautiful pointed buds and very large flowers of old rose fragrance. Vigorous grower, with large, glossy foliage. 60c each.
Sunburst 50c
JOANNA HILL—HT, Yellow. Very large, longs |
polnted bud, opening to a full, semi-double, long-lasting, fragrant flower. Excellent for cut+
ting and unique soft gold coloring. 50c each,
LADY HILLINGDON—T. Saffron-Yellow. Slen-
der, pointed buds and elegantly cupped flowe j of deep yellow, paling at edges; fragrant. Erect, with perfect foliage. Simply exquisite, 50c each, | LUXEMBOURG—HT, Rich Apricot. Orange: centered, exquisitely shaped. Beautiful for cut= flowers. Similar to Sunburst but with more pink and stronger grower. 50c¢ each.
MRS. PIERRE S. DU PONT—HT. Golden Yel- low. Bud is long-pointed, rich reddish gold, al. most orange at petal bases. Exceptional bloomer
on low, healthy, disease-resistant bushes, Win= |
ner of many gold medals and a great sa | 60c each. ROSLYN—HT. orange buds; Vigorous. 60c each.
SUNBURST—HT, Orange. Beautiful orange Bi buds and orange-centered, yellow flowers, fra- grant and of splendid shape. Spreading orowtli |
Golden Yellow. Long- pointed
Not very vigorous at first but a beauty. 50c each
BEST WHITE BUSH ROSES |
See Caledonia and White Brlarcliff on page 91, | The new White Radiance is creating quite sensation and Is listed across the bottom this page. We hope you like It, too.
DOUBLE WHITE KILLARNEY—HT. Pure White, Long-pointed buds opening enormous petals. Vigorous grower and very free-flowering. More doubled than old variety. 50c each. on EDEL—HT, Pure Ivory-White. Extra large, ( well-built, slightly fragrant, globular blooms, on) erect stems. Vigorous. 89 petals. FRAU KARL DRUSCHKI—HP. White America Beauty. Magnificent, snow-white, deep, i petals; absolutely perfect shape; no fragrance Best white Rose in existence. Tall, free Babi ‘ _ 50c each. : |i INNOCENCE—HT. Pure White. Enovmdl blooms of 12 petals with a center of striking) red stamens tipped with gold. Makes exhibiti buds and finest of single or semi-double whitey Roses. Striking. 75c each, KAISERINE AUGUSTE VIKTORIA—HT, creamy White. Perfect buds and flowers, lemon-tinted center; fragrant. Hardy and rather vigorous, E . i
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50c each. WHITE MAMAN COCHET—T. White. Often)
pink flush on outer petals; fully double, vei |
large, perfect. Very free bloomer. Disease-re=' sistant, vigorous, spreading growth. 50c each, —
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PRESIDENT HOOVER—HT. Pink, Flame, Scar- let, Yellow. Gold Medal for best Rose 1930-35, A. R. S. Large flowers with broad, thick petals, very fragrant. Clean, handsome foliage. Retains color. Better than Talisman in size, growth, and flowering. 50c each.
TALISMAN—HT. Gold Medal for Best Rose 1925-30, A. R. S. Sensation at all shows. Long, perfect buds; flowers have 25 to 28 petals in a blend of colors indescribable but combining gold, apricot, yellow, pink, old-rose or deep rose-pink, all of which brighten and get richer on opening. 50c each.
VIRIDIFLORA—Green Rose. Sp. Green. Very odd and interesting “‘sport’’ having double flow- ers consisting of clusters of sepalsy Rare Novel- ty. Supply very limited. Order promptly. 75c each.
CHOICE PINK BUSH ROSES
BETTY UPRICHARD—HT. Soft Salmon-Pink. Coppery red buds, opening orange-carmine with salmon reflexes; spicy fragrance. Strong-grow- ing, persistent-blooming and healthy. Magnifi- cent bedding and cutting. Delightful color and long-keeping. 50c each.
BRIARCLIFF—HT. Silver-Pink. Finest large- pointed buds; double high-centered, brilliant rose-pink, fragrant, lasting blooms on long, stiff stems. Disease-resistant foliage. Free-flowering. 50¢ each.
DAME EDITH HELEN—HT. Clear Pink. Per- fect, shapely buds and substantial high-centered blooms, sweetly scented on long, straight stems. Vigorous grower. 60c each.
EDITH NELLIE PERKINS—HT. Coppery Orange- Pink. Large, double flower with fine pointed center; inside of petals salmon-pink, outside coppery red and orange. 60c each.
EDITOR McFARLAND—HT. Pink. Long-point- ed buds and grows like Radiance, with superior flowers for cutting. Very artistic pink, becoming very popular in South. 50c each. GEORG ARENDS—HP. Soft Pink. Long, deli- cately shaped buds; deep-petaled, pointed, scent- ed blooms. Very vigorous; tall. Fine foliage. Blooms sparsely through the summer, without a fault In the fall. Finest pure unshaded pink Rose of any class. 60c each.
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50c Roses are any 3 for $1.25. 6 for $2.25. 12 for $3.95. 25 for $7.95. 100 for $27.50. 60c Roses are any 3 for $1.50. 12 for $4.95.
25 for $8.95.
75c Roses are any 3 for $1.75. 12 for $5.95.
25 for 11.25. (Patented Roses excepted)
The 3 Radiance Roses $1.15
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One plant each of the 3 most popular, most satisfactory, heaviest and most con- tinuous flowering Roses in America. Radiance (pink), Red Radiance (rosy red), and Mrs. Charles Bell (soft salmon-pink). They are too well known for comment. One plant each—delivered for $1.15. 3 each (9 Roses) for $2.95. 6 each (18 Roses) for $5.45. 12 each (36 Roses) for $9.95.
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ISOBEL—HT. Orange-Pink. Single. Its only rival Is Dainty Bess as finest single Rose. Bronzy toned buds opening flaming orange-pink; five enormous petals. 75c each.
KILLARNEY QUEEN—HT. Rich Pink. Very free flowering. Closer to original in color but fuller (17 petals) and little stronger growth. Prac- tically immune to mildew and best of the beau- tiful Killarney group. 1934 Sweepstakes, At- lanta Rose Show. 50c each.
LOS ANGELES—HT. Salmon-Pink. Lovely buds and flowers with yellow shadings; perfumed. Does well in some locations. Subject to black- spot and dying back but worth trying. 50c each.
MAMAN COCHET—T. Carmine-Pink. Creamy buff at center; very large, double blooms of fine form. Excellent grower; disease-resistant and very prolific bloomer. 50c each.
MARGARET McGREDY—HT. Orange-Vermilion. Marvelous color. Large, brilliant oriental-red buds, lightening to deep rose with gold base; light, spicy fragrance; long lasting. Vigorous, disease-resistant plant. One of world’s greatest Roses. 60c each.
MME. BUTTERFLY—HT.. Light Pink. Flower of exquisite shape and richly perfumed, tinted gold at petal bases. Brighter color and better bloomer than its parent, Ophelia. Strong plant, throwing big branching sprays of bloom. 30 petals. A world’s best. 50c each. ; MRS. CHARLES BELL—HT. Shell-Pink Ra- diance. Lovely blooms of fine globular form and soft salmon shadings. Exactly like its parent, Radiance, except finer, softer color. Third largest selling Rose in America. Just about always in bloom. 50c each.
PAUL NEYRON—HP. Dark Lilac-Rose. Im- mense blooms of fair form, very double and fra-
grant. Quite vigorous; strong, rather smooth canes. Largest of all. Very tall and quite thornless. 50c each.
RADIANCE—HT. Rose-Pink. Brilliant, well-
formed, globular buds; very fragrant flowers. Splendid grower and wonderful bloomer. Most reliable pink HT. Rose. Best in South and does well for everybody wherever Roses will grow. 50c each.
RAPTURE—HT. Pink Blend. Intensified sport of Mme. Butterfly. Medium-sized flower, deeper pink than Mme. Butterfly, borne singly on long stem. Stronger grower and much better pro- ducer than its parent. Splendid for garden and cutting. 60c each.
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CLIMBING ROSES
See Page 95 For Other Climbers.
Hardy, 2-year-old, well-branched, Nursery-grown, budded Rose Plants.
6 feet apart.
Set Climbing Roses about
Use them for covering and beautifully decorating fences, trellises, pergolas, banks, mail boxes,
posts.
They are absolutely gorgeous when in bloom and make perfect decorations when the bloom-
ing period is over. They are strong, vigorous, more resistant, to disease and insects naturally than
are the bush type.
We, in the South, should use more of these long lived beauties.
All Climbing Hybrid Tea (Cl. HT.) and Climbing Tea (Cl. T.) Poses are so-called Everblooming
Roses. Hybrid Wichuraiana (HW.) and Climbing Polyantha (Cl. Poly.) Roses are seasonal mass bloomers. | we S07 AWS Bx hes oT L2« R= Pid iy
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PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER. HW. Red, In- tense scarlet flowers of fine shape; brightest and purest red climber. Midseason. Excellent pillar
Blooms in clusters and lasts several weeks. Easily the best red climber; holds its color. Cover your fences with it. Plant them to cover terraces, trellises, mail boxes, and garages. Outline the bush Rose- garden with climbers for background and en- closure. These glorious new climbers bring the most colorful display to the garden. 50c each. 5 for $1.75. 10 for $3.25. 50 for $13.95. Delivered.
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CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY—HW. Bril- liant Carmine. Fragrant 3 to 4-in. flowers of fine form in abundance. Early and beautiful, especially in a cool season. Color fades in hot sun. Vigorous. 50c each.
CLIMBING CECILE BRUNNER—SWEETHEART ROSE. Cl. Poly. Pink and Yellow. Small, fra- grant, exquisite buds and flowers in sprays. Con- tinuous blooming on sturdy plants. Everybody loves the Sweetheart Rose and this does even better than the bush form. 50c each.
CLIMBING K. A. VIKTORIA—CI. HT. White. Very double, pure white, perfectly formed flow- ers with a faint lemon center. Moderately
strong climber and preferred to the bush form. 50c each.
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CLIMBING LADY HILLINGDON—CI. T. Golden Apricot. Charming long buds and shapely flow- ers of soft apricot, deepening to golden yellow; fragrant; lasting. Strong plant. 50c each. CLIMBING OPHELIA—CI. HT. Yellow and Pink. Vigorous climbing form of the beloved Ophelia. Lovely continuous bloomer. Give plenty of sun- light and room to spread. Exquisite. 50c each. CLIMBING RADIANCE —CI. HT. Rose-Pink. Climbing form of this most satisfactory of all pink Roses. In great demand. 50c each. CLIMBING RED RADIANCE—CI. HT. Rose-Red. Climbing form of America’s most popular Rose. Big, globular flowers on fine cutting stems. 50c. CLIMBING TALISMAN—CI. HT. Red and Gold. A glorified Talisman, of stronger growth, larger and better flowers on stronger stems for cut- ting. Beautiful long-pointed buds. 50c. CLIMBING DR. W. VAN FLEET—HW, Pink. Perfect, long-pointed, pink buds on long stems for cutting. Large, thorny canes produce thou- sands of flowers. Flowering 3 weeks. 50c, CLIMBING SILVER MOON—HW. White. Long creamy buds; nearly single, gigantic flowers in sprays. Extra vigor, growing 15 to 20 feet In one season. Perfect foliage. Midseason. Most satisfactory. White Rose. 50c each. CLIMBING SPANISH BEAUTY—Mme. Gregoire Staechelin. Cl. HP. Delicate Pink. Huge, long buds and big, fragrant flowers with wavy petals
of apple-blossom pink. Strong grower simply
covered with bloom. 50c each.
POLYANTHA AND FLORIBUNDA ROSES
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BABY DOLL—TIP-TOP. Yellow and pink to | WT
deep rose petal tips in an exquisite blend—a three-tone coloring. and reflexed flowers. bushy. 50c each. CECILE BRUNNER—Sweetheart Rose. Light Pink. Yellow base; small, exquisitely formed buds and flowers in graceful clusters. Foliage waxy and healthy. Most beautiful individual flowers of the whole race. 50c each. DONALD PRIOR—Brilliant Red. Patent 377. Eight-petaled, 3-inch richest wine-red flow- ers in large bursts of bloom throughout the season; old Damask fragrance. Branching, 18-inch plants give a huge splash of brilliant color; a wonderful Floribunda. 85c each. 3 for $2.15. 12 for $8.50.
GLORIA MUNDI — Orange-Scarlet. Fiery large flower-clusters. Vigorous, bushy plant with glossy leaves and a sensational color. Its orange tone lasts well, even in hottest weather. 50c each.
GRUSS AN AACHEN—Apricot-Pink, Ex- tremely double, large, profuse, cluster, flow- ering all season. Strong, vigorous, healthy bush. 50c each,
IDEAL—Crimson. Striking dark flowers of medium size, delightful fragrance, spectacu- lar effect. Immense compact bunches borne in profusion on vigorous plants throughout the season. 50c each.
MARGY — Scarlet. Brilliant new glowing scarlet, blooming through the entire season. This will really focus attention. Strong grower. 60c each. ,
PERLE D’/OR—Yellow. Exquisite little buds and flowers of light orange and creamy yel- low, borne in graceful sprays. Excellent grower. 50c each.
PERMANENT WAVE — Rose-Red. Patent 107. Fluted and wavy petaled flowers in large clusters on strong, vigorous bushes. Unique and extremely attractive. 75c each. 3 for $1.90. 12 for $7.50. PINOCCHIO—Golden Salmon, Patent 484. Called the “Rose of Tomorow.’’ Hundreds of charming little pointed buds, opening beautiful Sweetheart-type, 12/2-in. blooms in large clusters. $1.25 each. 3 for $3.15.
RED LAFAYETTE—Bright Red. Large, semi- double, striking light crimson; open frilled. Blooms profusely, even under adverse con- ditions. 50c each.
WORLD’S FAIR— Deep Crimson. 362. all season. Big, bushy plants. Floribunda form of Crimson Glory, a parent. 1940 All- America Rose Selection. $1.00 each.
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CHOOSE YOUR OWN Any Climbing Rose On This Page : SPECIAL —50c each. Any 3 for $1.25. Any 6 for $2.25. Any 12 for $3.95, Any
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CLIMBING BLAZE—Everblooming Paul’s Scar- fet. Cl. HT. Scarlet-Red. Patent 10. Flowers on old and new growth. Across between Paul’s Scarlet, best red-climber, and ever-blooming Gruss an Teplitz. $1.25 each. CLIMBING CALEDONIA—CI. HT. White. Strong climbing form of greatest white of all. $1 each. CLIMBING CRIMSON TALISMAN — Cl.. HT. Crimson-Red. Typical Talisman form in a mod- érately vigorous crimson-red climber, worth while. $1.00 each. 3 for $2.50. CLIMBING DAINTY BESS—CI. HT. Rose-Pink. Huge single flowers of 6 petals, in enormous clusters. Stronger than bush Dainty Bess, the finest and most thrilling single Rose. 60c each. CLIMBING EDITH NELLIE PERKINS—CI. HT. Coppery Orange-Pink. Strong climbing form of this exquisite bush Rose. $1.00 each. CLIMBING ETOILE DE HOLLANDE—CI. HT. Rich Red. The world’s best red Rose now in a Vigorous-growing climber. A sight in bloom to take your breath. Glorious big double flow- is, fragrant and grand for cutting, too. each.
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CLIMBING JACOTTE—HW. Reddish Orange. Exquisite 3-in. flowers in clusters. Strong- growing; profuse bloomer, holly-like foliage. Sen- sational orange and our choice of exotic climbers. 75c each.
CLIMBING LOS ANGELES—CI. HT. Salmon- Pink, Fine pointed buds; delightful fragrance; rather vigorous. Needs good soil, but much better than bush form. 75c each.
CLIMBING LUXEMBOURG—CI. HT. Orange. Stronger grower than the bush variety. Glorious golden yellow, freely suffused apricot-pink. Grand large flowers on long stems and loads of them. Fine for cutting. 60c each.
GOLDEN CLIMBER — (Mrs. Arthur Curtiss James). HW. Golden Yellow. Patent 28. Hardy, long-lasting, large double flowers in clusters. Glossy foliage and vigorous growth. $1.25 each. CLIMBING HARISON’S YELLOW—Spin. Yel- low. Medium, semi-double, intense yellow flow- ers borne in clusters in May. Small leaves. Vigorous. Pillar type. 60c each.
CLIMBING KITTY KININMONTH—CI. HT. Fade- less Pink. Enormous, double, brilliant pink with satiny glow. Very vigorous, reaching 15 feet. Heavy bloomer in early season, a mass of color. 75c each.
CLIMBING MARECHAL NIEL—CI. Noisette. Golden Yellow. Lovely buds and flowers of deep golden yellow; double and extremely fra-
grant. Strong growth and abundant bloom, not recurrent. Tender but a model of beauty and fragrance. $1.00 each.
CLIMBING MARY WALLACE—HW. Bright Pink. Large, very bright pink suffused shining gold; double, fragrant. Vigorous (10 to 15 ft.). Superb foliage. Early. 60c each.
CLIMBING MERMAID—HB. Ivory-White. Abso- lutely beautiful, immense single flowers. Pale
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yellow with huge clusters of amber stamens. Clusters of buds on tips of new growth. Glis- tening foliage. 75c each.
CLIMBING NEW DAWN—Everblooming Dr. W. Van Fleet. HW. Pink. Patent 1. Just think of having an everblooming form of Dr. W. Van Fleet, the most popular climbing Rose. Here it is. $1.50 each.
CLIMBING RAMONA CHEROKEE — Laevigata. Pink. Fragrant, single, 3-in. flowers. Strong climber with shining foliage. Hardy in the South. 75c each. CLIMBING RED CHER- OKEE ROSE—Laevigata. Rosy Red Red form of the famous Cherokee. For fences and natural- izing. 75c¢ each,
CLIMBING WHITE BANKSIA — Banksiae.
White. Same _ growth character and- devel- opment as the yellow
variety and a beautiful companion to it. 75c CLIMBING YELLOW BANKSIA — Banksiae. Yellow. Rampant grow- er, festooned in spring- time with rich little double pompon flowers. Hardy south of Atlanta and typical of beautiful old Southern homes. 75c each,
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FERNS
for Everybody
We offer varieties giving satisfaction every- where, easy and quick to grow into sizeable plants. They should fill a large pot in one sea- son. Ferns are always in good taste,
—House > Plants in Winter
‘in Warmer Weather
Sprengeri Fern 30c
Boston Fern, 30c
IMPROVED BOSTON FERN
Most popular of all true green ferns. Fronds or leaves quite long, arching and very luxuriant. Grows quickly and lasts for years. Often called “fountain fern’’ and large specimens are always in great demand. We use it on front porch and under trees in summer and indoors in winter. 30c each. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
DWARF BOSTON—SCOTTI
Similar to Boston except more compact; shorter, heavier fronds and denser growth. Easier to handle because of more erect growth. 30c each. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
FLUFFY RUFFLES FERN
Very compact, rather slow growing; short, heavy, finely divided fronds, giving appearance of a fern within a fern. Valuable for house and table. 30c each. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Lace Fern. Used as a table fern and for cut sprays to use with flowers. Most delicate, lace-like, semi-trailing, branching foliage on slen- der, wiry stems for cutting. 30c each. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Emerald Feather. The favorite porch and bas- ket plant in the South. Leaves grow 4-5 ft. long, gracefully drooping. Grand as*porch plants every summer and beautiful house plants in winter. 30c each. 3 for 60c. 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
Plantabbs Plant Food
Feed these plants with Plantabbs, Vitamin B1. 30 tablets, 25c.
OTHER HOUSE AND POT PLANTS
IMPROVED ZEBRA PLANT
Sanseviera Laurenti. Most satisfactory house plant; long, fleshy, striped, sword-like waxy leaves with distinct yellow margins along edges, Taller, straighter, more erect than old type. Superb pot plant. 35c each. 3 for 75c.
12 for $2.50. Postpaid.
soil condition. 12 for $4.50. Postpaid.
containing 75 for 50c.
200 for $1.00. Postpaid. (As advertised in Life Magazine.)
FERN COLLECTION, $1.25
1 nice plant each all five ferns for $1.25, and 1 improved zebra plant FREE! All sent postpaid for $1.25.
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»House Types,
BLUE-PINK HYDRANGEA
Lovely colored French Hydrangeas are well suited to pot or tub culture and can be grown with slight protection outdoors in the South. Add lime for pink color, aluminum sulphate for blue color. 60c.
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Plumosus Fern, 30c
OPHIOPOGON—LILY TUFT
Handsomely rich, dark green striped, wide, grass-like leaves, in graceful tufts, 12 in. high. Silvery spikes of lilac-blue flowers add to Its beauty in summer. Hardy outdoor evergreen South, for edging walks and beds. Grand win-
dow pot plant indoors. 25c each. 3 for 50c, i
12 for $1.75. 100 for $10.00. Postpaid.
CACTUS PLANTS
Easily grown indoors. SLENDER CACTUS—Serpentinus, 30c. ~ MEDIUM CACTUS—Hatrisoni. 30c.
HEAVY CACTUS—Triangularis. Large, 30c. Cactus Prices—Your choice. 30c each. Any 3 for 60c. Any 12 for $2.00. Postpaid.
Color in most varieties Is controlled by the 3 for $1.50,
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° ‘ We are very proud of our f } astings Branch Stores new -branch stores located 2205 Second Ave., N., Birmingham, Ala., and at 609 Broad St., attanooga, Tenn. In these stores we offer genuine Hastings’ ity products and service and are delighted for you to call by to us at these locations if you live in or visit these great Southern ‘ Be rense send mail orders directly to Atlanta, however, for est service.
On orders of seeds where the amount is less than mps 50 cents, we will accept U. S. postage stamps in ‘condition (one, two and three-cent stamps preferred) the as cash, but we would ask those remitting stamps to wrap in oiled paper, if possible, to prevent their sticking together
to the order.
- Absolutely no plants or other perishable 0. D. Notice zocis will be Sent ¢..0. D. We advise nst C. O. D. orders because of delays and high collection ees which are unsatisfactory to the customer and expen- to us if uncalled for and returned at our expense. We Cc. O. D. orders for seeds in exceptional cases when 25% e order amount is paid in advance. This deposit is meant ver collection and return charges in case the order is not d for and paid for by the customer.
out Warranty H. G. HASTINGS CO. gives no war-
J ranty, express or implied, as to the luctiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants they send out, and not not be in any way responsible for the crop. Liability all instances is limited to the purchase price of the seeds, ts or bulbs. If purchaser does not accept the goods on terms, they are at once to be returned, and any money that y have been paid for them will be refunded. rops are de- adent for success or failure on so many things that it is ssible for us to give such warranty or guarantee. This does mean that we lack confidence in the products we sell, but we no control over them after they leave our house, espe- y so as tp the methods of planting, cultivating and fertilizing
asonal ‘conditions, all of which are important factors in the s of any crop. If we should warrant or guarantee produc- ss in anyway, we could be held responsible for the failure f the crop, regardless of cause, and this is a responsibility we ot and will not accept.
(Within U.S.A. only.) On all Pa the Postage seeds in this catalog listed in half ounce, ounce, quarter pound, half pound, pound, nd, 5-pound and 10-pound quantities, we pay the postage, where F. O. B. price is indicated, and guarantee safe deliv- mail. On all seed, plant and bulb collections we pay the e. We pay the postage on plants and bulbs except in larger es where a “‘Not Prepaid’”’ or F. O. B. price is named.
- y Pay the Postage When you order ten pounds
: or over of any kind of seeds Not Prepaid’ or “F. O. B.’’ prices stated in the catalog, Day the postage, express or freight. The same applies to quan- lots of bulbs and plants listed at ‘“Not Prepaid’’ prices.
you order seeds in 10 to 100-pound lots or over at ‘‘Not ” prices you can have the seeds sent to you by parcel press or freight but you must pay the transportation
Where the freight or express office nearest you is not jent and you had rather have your seeds delivered to your e or mail box it is best to have them come by parcel post.
e F.O.B. trees cannot be sent by mail. Too large.
ee order your seeds to come by express or freight we =) them ‘‘collect’’ so you may pay the transportation on delivery. If you want your order to be sent by parcel = postage must be paid IN ADVANCE and you must send mount of postage in addition to the cost of the seeds.
Postmaster and generally your R. F. D. Carrier can tell t zone you are in from Atlanta.
to Figure Postage First figure up the weight
in pounds on ‘‘Not Prepaid’’ you are ordering. Then find what zone you are in from Take the number of pounds you are ordering in the umn and read straight across to your zone column and amount shown is the postage to send us in addition to the f the seed, sO we can prepay the postage.
in example we will suppose that you want to order 15 pounds, ¢ of corn with bag containing it. If you lived in either the 2nd postal zones from Atlanta the amount to be sent us in in to the price of the corn would be 24 cents: for the 3rd 7 cents; for the 4th zone 59 cents and so on. With the table it’s very easy to figure it exactly, once you know what ne number is.
1 in doubt as to your zone be sure and send enough to sary postage. If you send too much, the surplus will
‘ned to you. a eventy pounds is the weight limit. If larger quantities are
ted it will have to be split into two or more shipments.
_ Send All Mail Orders Directly To H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga. — We Have No Agents.
READ DIRECTIONS FOR ORDERING
eo Shop by Mail and Save Critical Rubber and Gasoline—Save for Victory! .
APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF ZONES
GEORGIA—In 1st and 2nd. Extreme south in 3rd zone. ALABAMA—Eastern half in 2nd zone, western half in 3rd zone except extreme southwestern portion which is in the 4th zone. FLORIDA—The northern part is in the 3rd, the rest is in the 4th, except extreme southern part in 5th zone. MISSISSIPPI—About evenly divided, the eastern half being in the 3rd and the western half in the 4th zone. LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS—Both entirely in the 4th zone. TEXAS—Mostly in the 5th zone, a small part including the most eastern counties in the 4th and extreme western portion in 6th. TENNESSEE—Divided in three zones. Southern part of East Tennessee is in 2nd zone; most of the rest in 3rd zone except the extreme western part which is in the 4th. i KENTUCKY—Western and extreme northern part is in the 4th zone but the rest is in the 3rd zone. SOUTH CAROLINA—Western part in 2nd, balance in 3rd zone. NORTH CAROLINA—Extreme western part in 2nd, the rest in 3rd zone except extreme eastern part which is in the 4th zone.
Parcel Post Zone Rates (subject to change)
Wt Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone In Lbs. 1&2 3rd 4th 5th 6th ith 8th 1 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.14 | $0.15 2 | 10 | 11 | 14 =| 17 | 19 || 23m 26 3 | ll | 13 | 5 | || 26 «| Som 37 4 | aI 15 | Ez lal ial EI 41 | 48 5 | 13 | alr 7] 24 =| 33 | 40 | 50 | .59 6 | 4 19 | 28 | 38 | 47 | 59 | 70 vail 15 | 21 | ae || 43 =| 54 | 68 | 81 8 | S1Gae| 23 | 350 | 49 | 61 | Titi .92 9 | oT 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 86 | 1.03 10 | SIStn| e2ial| 42 | 59 | S75 wil 195. | 1.14 11 | 19 | 29) | 45 | 64 | 82 | 1.04 | 1.25 12 | 21 | 31 | 49 | “70 | £89 |S |G 13 | al 33. | 52 | 15 | LOG ia | Le 14 | 23 | 33 | 56 | ESOin | c0Sin| Olan |e S 15 | 24) | | 59 | 86 | 1.10 | 1.40 | 1.69 16 | | 39 | 63 | Tybee Gyles ee) lon 17 | 26 | 41 | 66 | 96 | 1.24 | 1.58 | 1.91 18 | Weal 43 «| Ann ned Appia es ed | | bmn 19 | 28 | 45. | 27.3) | iLO 7a | ne 3S Gee eS, 20 | 29 «| 47 | Tho ouab ip mesa aes rose 21 | 30 | 49 ESO Ni | PeeL SU 7iae | 2H DO | Ee 22 | so2nn| Ls || 5 ee Ea ns Ea a | -S 23 | SE | 58:7 | ELS el (ECM |e 2s Le | a 24 | 234 | 5D | 2O1G | GONE S Sime | SHel| ee OS 25 | 35 | 57 | xy a ee Sd WX 1 26 | 36 | 59 | 59S iy | 44s | SS Ze | LO! 27 | Soil 61. | 1.01 | 1.49. | 1.94 | 12.48 | 3.0L 28 | 38 | 6 SH | aL OF Sls NEL Es a | = ONL | NS 22 | 29 | 39 | 265i [L708 nul | GON | 2.08 in| Ne GG ENSLeS: 30 | 40 | (ih lean kOe pa Gcl lp oul. Rint 31 | a1] ATT nn a | no el Mee Le rs 32 | 43 | 77H | eae S19 he | ed Ge | 2229 | SO SI |G 33 | 44 | Aa eee | | In ers 34 | 45 | Nii Le CMe | LSC Mn Mele? 43 |e ess 35 | 46 | TUF de29 le 12920 in 2.500 on ss20)0 [N8:89 36 | ey al| E79 | ed 33 | A OZ | eb Vl Seen | OO 37 | 48 | Fei Ol ed ERT ae |e | [ns Ie 38 | 49 | FSS ill] eA ONT | 2208 ee | Wa irl a | AD | Oe: 39 | 50 | ESE iii | M 4 Se | SEES |e 2378 also 6 in |PeeaesS) 40 | Ey | HT nn a Pn Ud Ph | et eZ 41 | 52 | SSD) | eel 5 Oe |e se Shas |e 2 |S 74 | 42 | | 59 ial 4 | S22 | 299 |S S366 43 | 5D | EEF el eR TE Tl eRe erred 44 | 56 | Ysa rcs Aah | ERT me Eo Pe Ky | [En sts 45 | ye 29.2 |G Le | Me 4 | SOEs || LOAN 99, 50 | 62 | 1.07 | 1.82 | Z71 | 3:55 | 4.55 | 5.54 55 | 268) LAP 99))|) 2i98 |) 7 8i90\ |) 5200" |p) 609 60 | RG ea PUES EE ae SE Ca 65 | ON LES a eS 4s | eS | 460) | ee GON a 2D) 70 | ESA | 27s |e he eo |e OS een G.5 5 oceee
Zones are based on the distance you are from the shipping point, Atlanta, Ga. Upto 150 miles from Atlanta is the 1st and 2nd zones, which take the same rate. 150 to 300 miles is the 3rd zone, 300 to 600 is 4th, 600 to 1,000 is 5th, 1,000 to 1,400 is 6th, 1,400 to 1,800 is ath, Over 1,800 is 8th zone. If you send too much, surplus will be returned. .
Printed by Ruralist Press, Inc., Atlanta, Ga.
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INDEX OF VEGETABLES AND FIELD SEEDS
INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND SUPPLIES FOR HOME AND GARDEN.
Planting Calendars ....49|Cauliflower ............ DO BULL Sediorctscoetesecpieis inte wiv ate sere U7 /Meavenderivinch epi P. W2iRadish’ 22... dccesesses 32 So far as possible, in mak-|Celeriac ................ 9 Lawn Mixtures ..... URE SMEIN Se Oaaemarhe dari 12, 45 ing up this catalog, We|Celery .............0008- GJESzplant . ce ame AGITCOKS We iciercichatetale eieiarcnerere 17)Rhubarb (Pie Plant). ..27 arranged the vegetables,/Chard, Swiss 1G PECUGLF gapouscipadodsor. 16/Lespedeza ............. 44) pice. Upland 45 flowers, bulbs, and plants| Ghorvil ................. jo|Hscarole .............0- TGloettuce ccc ss 18-19 » Upland ......-.+- in alphabetical order. |Gyiva, 22 16 eal wages A aipeatoe sro e\elavernteyeterarete 35 YT besa a ntiiZerss ccc cla nieleicie 0|/Mangel Beets ..........- Alfalfa .........-. Paee 44/Chufas .c.csceeqense ses 45 Fo eiies ATA ge aol MAlGe s Jeareate sc cee. G5 |SABC ee eee eee eee ee ees 17 All America .......-... Cc 4 5 i . Salsify pc:cittisls pean sereiee 27 metichGkes«? ke, ees 45(CItrOM .. sees eee eeeeees Milo Maize ............ 45 Sesbani 46 ASpEracS *... occ. sekees A\Clovers .......sseeeee-- AA @anlicg Ree Ghar 26|Muskmelon .......... 20-21jpesbanla .........+...+- = Gollards;*. wan .aseeceeee. 12 Gherkinstacs hose ee ete 14\|Mustard ............... 25/Sorghum (Cane) ....45-46 Beans, Gar. Navy...... 4-7|Combination Salad ..... B7|Gourdse ace eee 16 Spinach) fiver eisai 34 Beans, Soy or Soja..... 43/Corn, Broom .........- 45|Grape Vines ............ 76|Okra ....... aYoraleveielateisters 25|Spray Guide ........... 18 Beans, Velvet .......... 43/Corn, Chicken ......... 45 | GLASS aeisietiaeteieeteits 47-48 ONIONS) feisie wiv cle sini oleleters ertie 20'Squash i: eta nekeen ee 33 Maas ce Gans ews etE SK 8}Corn, Field ......... 40-42 . Sunflower “Ssceacnneeeee 45 BONS | Blows lone enna 46/Corn, Kaffir ........... 45 meee ORO PEI AAG INC ae el ete SEIORODR pon, 1006 au Swiss Chard! 7). 4)0heew 8 eee aS aoe sae soos a Corn, Pop, Garden...... 13/Hormodin ............. 80iPeanuts. J... 2 dccene4b|Mendergreen .... sees 25 | Hcsla Somuts Lee Cos (Romaine) ......... 19/Horseradish Roots ....27)/peas, Garden, Eng..728-29|/Teosinte ............... 45 russels Sprouts ....... 12 » Ge , 7 Brckcwheat 0. ose ee Ay | Cotton x. ne eee cieesieiciniele 43 . i Peas, Field, Cow....... AS | LODACCO) ley. cretetsiets ieee 39 Gresd shee 5 eee y9|Imoculation Bacteria....79/Peat Moss ............. SO Lomato’ re -teeieereeteree 36-39 AB PALS Mc cise o i cles ai 10-11 3 Insecticides §.../..... <0. 79! Pecans P76 urmi pss ecsiciniiee siete lestars 35 Aer GLOLALAYIA. po cyicinieinicatecicte AA oS RTM Le OW ie ak ee eee age ae onemesene a tedee es AY SEs at SR SAS IAS & 45-46 “i : Peppers ee 30-31 Vitamin B1 80 Cantaloupe .........- 20-2) Cashew Eump kis 27/Kale (Borecole) ........ 17|Pet Stock Supplies. .Write]¥itamin Bl ............ APTOS ce ce cciieete eect 9|Cucumbers ......... 14°15| Kohl Rabie Weer cee Li Pum pkisish Pi fcie cetera 27|\Watermelons ....... 22-24
INDEX OF FLOWER SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS
FOR FLOWERING SHRUBS, VINES, TREES AND EVERGREEN PLANTS—SEND FOR NURSERY CATALOG
Planting Calendar...50-52)Canterbury Bell. .56, P. 70|Forget-, Cape....54, P. 70|Mallow .......... BOF en CL RICINUS ic fepe)ayelel siete peta 65 Hardy Shrubs ...P. 73-75/Cardinal Climber ...... 56|Forget-., Chinese ...... Dy IMichexoléh Sage kosoadeoson G2 ROSES ie ae eis neen P. 90-95 , 53 Garnation eee eieeiaee 56|Four o’Clock ........... 59|Matricaria ............. 59|Rudbeckia ......... P. 72} MA ONIA nen = Fine os Pa|Celosia . 2-2... eeeee eee 56|Fox Glove ....... 68, Pal | Matthiola cues seseneecme 62 Achillea ......--.--- P. 7o| Centaurea .......++e.e0- 56/Fruit Trees ........ P. 77|Mertensia ........... P. 71|salpigiossis Aethionema ......... P. pgicerastium .......+..++-- 56/Fuchsia ............ P. 71/Mesembryanthemum ..61|Saivia ..........65, P.. Ageratum ...-..-.--- p.39|Cheiranthus ..........-. Bi unkaiateeso-eenpeene P. 71/Mignonette ............ 62 |(Genseuier ime ER lnc re Seer oe » 13 \Cherries_.........-.- P. 77" Mirabilis a. .sneeeneee 59|Sanvitalia |, eA as Seas 53|Child’s Flower Gar. . .. .53/qaillardia ............+- 59|Mxd. Flower Gardens..53)Saponaria .. ee hi Se gaat aaa 53 Chrysanthemum. .56, P. 71 Geraniiime eee oe eee 59 Monarda pete ee eee ees P. 71 Seabiosa ........ Agnnllis creccere BL Clarkia 1”. 59055 «Acces 57|\Gerbera .......-- 59, P. 71)Montbretias ......... B. 82|/ Scarlet Runner ... SENG ee * Bq(Cleome_ .........-+-- ++. B7lGeum ../......... 59, P. 71|Moonflower ............ Searlet Sage mrlnd see oe 64; Pp. 70] cove? Scandens ........ BT eiliad.. Mee Shay ee oes 59|Morning Glory ........- 61)Schizanthus SS Troe ae 54 P. 70/GOCKScomb .----- 2 ++. ++ 56/Gladiolus ......... B. 87-89|/Myosotis ......-..++.--- Sed ums! reece ee P. mondeenon Gere ? "7 5q4|\COlumbine ...... 54, P. 70\Giobe Amaranth ........ 59 Shrubs) tee yeree 7% Reohincns Ay ea pein et Combustion Plant ...... BS Godetia lanier anne 59! masturtium 62|Smapdragon ............ 54 re [onwEs amare Caer pi '77|Convolvulus ......-.... 1/Gomphrena |............ MU NPSTSERD, cons. cow oee een 62|Snow-in-Summer ...... Ai Far ee ap et. Coral Bells.......... Pest Sounds eeinel eae alee BO Nesta anine ieee soe 62'Speedwell ......... : forunee A505 I73 dicot coral ane SADA e 54, B. be Grape Vines 220 P. 75 Nepot Seeociei Oe ‘ ase Spider Pian SPMD Si a) arf] pee EE 3 SOG 00 ASE) T aaa o bose oanood - . a tie au a ; SHEE Bota asc Beenarla ‘anc nopgers P. Cornflower Fie ia) ee a 66 Gypsophiia ..... 59, P. 71 Nene ae jodenod9s00% B. ae Star of ‘Texas. et ll ES Pd Haka eet IA OS) COCO Oe SOS Oo aD Fee ea arg ered ean he cee Saee a atice: anaes Aeremisis aoe Fe = 70 Crabapple .......--- P. 76 hieaoehines aD Nicremiberele Sod dooss a Stogsinane sparagus Fern ..... <9) 0 Ori niin wettest teres B. 82 LY COUT vine ie elo eloke s Bella ....e ee eevee +0041 Gt okeal Asters 5b, Ps 7 ; Helianthus) i'r semeccinie- 59 esla ... Seite ioleistoisie ’ . Corea ps sige an cries oO reas hirystinl| Fs cone cuene a 3 Strawberries 3 Ses be All Pee oe Os OND 80000 Ga Qenotherales eit rawflowers .... Bary | SEO as #5 Es a Cynoglossum .......-.-. 57 Bere EP) Cap aes oe Ophiopogon ......... P. 96/Sunflower ....... Balloon Vine Se ae EIS TET) Gogo. vs Hemerocallis ........ P. 71 Perera Settee eee 65 S2 Ot ee i, eRe ELC CRE LAE tetatete state tek . j eae 55 Be apis. see bel Dan eee 57, B. 84-86| Hibiscus 000. 50, PL Painted TOneUe cccucheaes Sweet Sultan «- 56 apiisiaere case ee 55|Daisy, African ......... 58|Hollyhock ...... 60, P. 71!passion Flower ........ 61|/> Vee Jam ......... 66 Rearionias (puri oe onieee 55| Daisy, Golden .......... b8iEonesty |... ..---- +... == 60 Peaches 2) eee P. 77 Bean, Castor .......... 65|Daisy, Michaelmas ..P. 70|House Plants ........ PiO5 | Pears ee casece cere P.. 77\Wagetes) sues. ce coer ae Bean, Hyacinth ........ 58|Daisy, Painted ...... P. 72\Hunnemania ..........- 60lPecans .......----+++ P:76|Lhrittieneeseseoe isos P. 72 | Bean, Scarlet Runner. .55|Daisy, Shasta ....58, P. 71/Hyacinth Bean ........ 58/Pentstemon .......-.-- 64|Thunbergia ..:......... 66 Begonia .......-...-. B. 83|Daisy, Transvaal 59, P. 71/ Hydrangea, Reoniesseeee spears P} 31)|Tithoniay techs sleseene an 68 | Bergamot .......... P. 73|Delphinium ..... 58, P. 71) Blue-Pink ........ P. 96/Perennial Plant ..... 70-72|Tobacco, Flowering ....62 | BETTICne 5. oss ose ecee P. 75|Dewberries ........ Pad Periwinkle ...........+- 68|Touch-Me-Not ......... 55 Boysenberries ...... P. 75)Dianthus ........ 58, P. Tipheris .........2+- 56, P. 71|Persimmon ........ P. 77|Tritoma ......... 68, P. 72 Bideas Humulus ....... 57|Dicentra ............ Ps 71 Tee. Blantyre eee 61|Petunia ..........---«. 63)Tuberose ............ B. 8210 Blackberries CSRS 435 -, P. ee ee WAoatesits ear a I GHEAIG ee ee g\Phacelia ........ ie $4 \ Black Eyed Susan ..... 6| Digitalis ........ » "* pgltpomoea .........++-2++ 61|Phlox .......... UE, B qo|Werbena .........--.00. 68 Blanket Flower ........ 59|Dimorphotheca ........ Trg! Cs ee ae Len P. 81 Physostegia inns” MS P. 7 Veronica wunen eats P73 Bleeding Heart ...... P. 71|Dolichos.............. DB ry) eset secs p. 71|Pin Cushion ............ Ol Winta, (Coe bee 68 Blue Bells .......... P. a Pee wae tie P. i asia Pinks wees BBR. Th ante 2h ere aa ee Blue Bonnet ...........- usty Miller ..:..5.0..-. ’ a inks, Moss ........ ° irginian Stock ........ Blue Lace Flower ...... = wosepiye Mat areas Pe Platycodon ..... 64, ES 2 Virginian Stock 66 seo PMs ake po «70 ee otak nin 3 ee eee 58| chia: <2i, J ssh sosuck ses@0 tune abuse enna *64|Wallflower ......... 57, 68 Burning Bush ......”...e0,2!ephant Ear . -B. 83 Poppy, California ...... 59|Woolflower ............- 56 Butterfly Bush...... P. 73|\2pimedium .. P. T1|_ady Slipper ........... BSlpoppy, Tulip, ...-cs 20. 60 eee 0 ies ae 59 Lantana see eeeeceereeees Be Bortiinda PILE BSS Os 65| xanthisma Gectus ...-..---55, F 96|tveriasting Blowers |" athens cscs ont ore a to le ee Crlendula “occ. cee scar 55 59, 66, 68)avandula-Lavender P. 71 : ‘ California Poppy........ 59 Lilies .........+.. 61, B. 82\Queen Anne’s Lace.....-65!younpberry ........-P. 75 Calliopsi 55|FeINS ..+-++ee+-eeees Ps 98 Tsinariawc.. sissies iol BEBOP ONE iran arin ee bans Feverfew. sesccesces cess BO MANU os, ois sieves 2 . 59 Campanula ...... 56, P. 70\Figs ........-.. P. 77|Lobelia ...... ‘{61lRaspberries .........P. 75|Zebra Plant ........ P. 96 Candytuft ....... 5G, $2. TU Wax 05.5 sowie 5 . 59|Lunaria ......... 760 Rattlebox eine os eclmile 57) Zinnia seen oe fies “YD he Sn 56, B. 83|Forget-Me-Not oR 59\Lupinus .............-.61 Red Hot Poker ..68, P. 72!Zinnia, Creeping sree 65
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Dixie Brillcaat. ANEW SUPER CRAPE MYRTLE
GUARANTEED fe aby 7 TO BLOOM THE FIRST . per YEAR!
Book your order early
Positively the finest Crape Myrtle yet developed
Thousands sold last year—and a beautiful growth of new plants for 1944
A richer, brighter, deeper colored, more prolific and more beautiful super everblooming Crape Myrtle to plant everywhere in the South.
This grand variety is not patented, so anyone is free to grow all the new plants from cuttings that may be desired. There are absolutely no restrictions on its use.
Prices
Strong, well-rooted field - grown plants.
Delivery charges prepaid.
1 plant for $0.79 3 plants for $1.79 5 plants for $2.79
10 plants for $4.79
25 plants for $10.79
100 plants for $39.79
Supply limited
Please order early
HASTINGS’
No. 264 Our newest and finest strain of the greatest home-garden and market Water- melon ever introduced. Crops of this superb melon sold for prices up to nearly $1,000.00 per car last summer, with individual melons bringing $1.00 each on the retail markets in the South, and up to $2.50 each on eastern markets.
Our seed crops last summer were the most beautiful we have ever grown. Order early, as we sold out completely last year.
PRICES SUPER STRAIN ONLY Sealed packages
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 25c¢ 14Ib. 60c; Ib. $1.95 Postpaid
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