SEEDS

PLANTS • BULBS

Spring 1946

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HASTINGS'

445 Pan America Tomato

The NEW prolific, highly bred strain for ideal size and shape.
— The ONLY cultivated Tomato considered 100% field immune
to Fusarium wilt, which causes millions of dollars’ damage each
year. Originally introduced by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture.

Large Introductory Packets, 25c each.

5 Packets, $1.00 Postpaid.

C COMPLETE DESCRIPTION INSIDE CATALOG)

H. G. HASTINGS CO., ATLANTA 2, GEORGIA

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Stone Mountain

WATERMELON

Yes sir! It is the sweetest, juiciest,
finest quality, all-purpose Watermelon
there is. By constant selection for 14
years we have developed this new super
strain that has taken the South by storm
and commands top market prices every¬
where.

A famous New York paper last year
stated that several varieties of melons
were considered fine for shipping long
distances but when the real growers
planted for home use they generally pre¬
ferred Stone Mountain!

It had to be good to command and
hold its popularity as the finest eating
Watermelon over the twenty years since
its introduction.

Our seed crops were a sight to behold
last summer but the demand continues
terrific, so please place your order early
to avoid disappointment.

Prices — Super Strain only 30
Sealed Packages: Pkt., 15c; oz., 25c;

V4lb., 60c; lb., $1.95 Postpaid

Rapidly becoming the South’s feed crop sal¬
vation because of its tremendous productive
ability coupled with the high feeding value.
Highest vitamin content is associated with the
yellow color. Our greatest contribution to
Southern Agriculture !

Plant a Seed Patch E very Year !

A peck of Hastings’ Yellow Prolific Corn
planted every year in a special seed patch will
make sufficient Corn (thus only one year from
breeder) to plant the entire Com acreage on the
average farm. This will insure maximum yields
every year at ridiculously low cost.

One peck (plants from 2 to 4 acres) only $1.85
f.o.b. Atlanta. ( See description inside catalog.)

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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 adapted 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
equally a waste of time to attempt many northern specialties in Southern gardens — scathe safe and sensible plan is to do as severs
hundred thousand other gardeners do— SEND FOR HASTINGS' SOUTHERN STRAINS rtND SAVE THE DIFFERENCE.

BEGIN RECONVERSION IN YOUR GARDEN!

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Atlanta.

Spring 1946

Prow Your Own and Live Better

Denr Garden and F*

rondeTfully *flne Job In home production of food durin;
lived better than ever before and at fai less cost,
forth while progress, probably a greater advance In t)
i the 15 to 20 prewar years. This was both health nn<

vital hJiJ! .2 °r y°U^° "n9",sr 18 - "1U y°u hold nnd continue these
vital health and prosperity gains ns a real welcome for our returning
servicemen and women and to keep them happy and oontented?

Ve must positively continue food production now nS during the war Tie
outside worid is hungry. No one Is wise enough to guess' how long' It
ill take to get these beaten and overrun countries b»ck on their feet-
producing rood nn« ost.blt.Mno other means of llvell-
tG ru ned Cities, towns and farms and establishing sound

yntil th®*® things are done oversoaa thero cannot be
lettiea conditions In this country.

•e Are headed toward higher prices in this
luch price and wage Inflation now. My mei

’ <•- In f»ct we ha v<
rather good and It
[ were when prices of e-
millions of folks went
lslble farm and gardon 1
. „ — of "living at home and

place , not paper sack" farmers. Need more be
ie years Immediately ahead?

in ever before to largely live off of home produ<
09 have canning plants at a low service cost anc
i are being built for meat and vegetable storage
be convenient. All these make living really at
md cheaper for everyone.

RMINGHAM — 2205 Second Ave., N.

CHATTANOOGA— 715 Cherry St.

ATLANTA— Mitchell St., at Broad

Constant Vigllence Keeps Hastings' Seeds Better

ITS EASIER TO SHOP BY MAIL • SEND MAIL ORDERS DIRECTLY TO ATLANTA

HASTINGS' SENSATIONAL NOVELTIES

Best for the South!

(13) Dixie Butterpea Lima, 15c

1 3 Hastings' Dixie Butterpeas

The first of an entirely new type of bush lima
bean which has been called "Butterpea" by the
old folks who have grown the red or speckled
forms for generations in many sections of the
South.

The Dixie Butterpea was literally "born and
raised" in the South, having been selected from
the old red type on our seed farms several years
ago and "purified" as a white seeded variety.

The plant is typically "butterbean" — strong,
vigorous and disease-resistant, and with remark¬
able ability to withstand dry weather, frequently
experienced in many sections of the South and
when other beans literally "burn up."

The pods are abundantly produced and are
small, but thickly set, with the almost round,
meaty and delicious "Butterpeas" crowded with¬
in. These "Butterpeas" are most appetizing
cooked fresh, but they may be left on the bush
to dry and then saved for winter use, as they
readily soak in preparation for cooking later.
Experiments in quick freezing indicate that But¬
terpeas rank in quality with the very finest of
the fancy limas, even selling for higher prices.

We are very proud that we have now sufficient
supplies of Butterpeas that we can offer them
to you this year at these modest prices —

V4 Lb., 15c. Vz Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c.

5 Lbs., $1.95. 10 Lbs., $3.60. Postpaid.

16 Hastings' Pole Butterpeas

We introduced this pole "Butterpea" under the name of
"Fat Baby Pole Lima" in 1936 but never have been
able to Increase our seed supply to keep up with the
demand until this past year's superb crop which allows
us to feature it as the outstanding pole "butterpea" or
bean that It Is.

The description is exactly the same as that of the
"Dixie Butterpea" above, except In true running or pole
form which gives it tremendous productive capacity in
a small area, and continuous production practically
until frost, if the vines are kept picked and worked.
The combination of the bush and pole Butterpeas is per¬
fect and unbeatable for every Southern garden from
Virginia to Texas and Oklahoma and from Kentucky to
Florida where we have served gardeners now for over 56
years!

V4 Lb., 15c. Vz Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c.
5 Lbs., $1.95. Postpaid.

(362) Alagood Pumpkin (African Squash)

Empire Cotton-— Money Maker

Tried and tested as best for the great mid-South!
This development by W. W. Ballard, associate
agronomist of the U. S. D. A., working in con¬
junction with the Georgia Experiment Station,
represents the selected progeny of a single mag¬
nificently performing stalk of Stoneville 2B cotton.
It is known primarily for its high yields of large,
easily picked bolls, better than inch staple, ex¬
ceptional tensile strength and its extreme earli¬
ness which Is of tremendous value in wet sea¬
sons and when boll weevil infestation is heavy.
Naturally there is only a very limited quantity
of certified seed available this year and we are
offering sealed 100-lb. bags of delinted, treated
seed at $8.50 each, f.o.b. Atlanta. We have
only four hundred bags available, so the first
four hundred orders gets them and with a limit
of one bag per customer, as the department
is anxious that distribution be as widespread as
possible. Bags cannot be broken.

F.O.B. Atlanta. 100 Lbs., sealed,
treated, $8.50.

New Empire Cotton

14 Hastings' Stringless
Wonder Pole Snap Bean

A new, finer Hastings Pole Snap Bean intro¬
duction that has "everything" and in profitable
quantity! Tall, vigorous, heavily productive of
tender, meaty, stringless, fibreless, easily snapped
beans almost continuously borne for weeks, if
kept picked and worked — in fact they have been
known to keep bearing until frost! The pods
are quite long, round, practically straight and are
really superb In their tender deliciousness, either
in cooking fresh for the table or for home can¬
ning. They have a particularly mild flavor un¬
matched in any other variety. V4 Lb., 15c.
1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95.
Postpaid

362 Alagold Pumpkin squash"

(African Squash.) In reality a pumpkin, this
variety has been grown here in the South as
African Squash. This solid meated, long keep¬
ing, superb quality strain has been developed by
Dr. C. L. Isbell, of the Ala. Poly. Institute at
Auburn, Alabama. As shown in the picture it is
medium in size, weighing from 4 to 6 pounds,
ideal for home use and has a rich, sweet, buttery,
sweet potato flavor which makes it ideal for pies
or for baking or stewing. We consider this a
real contribution to Southern gardens and are
deeply Indebted to Dr. Isbell and his staff at
"Auburn” for the privilege of offering It to you
this spring. Small trial packets, 25c. Only
one per customer, please!

A Very Fine Southern Book . . .

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"SOUTHERN HORTICULTURE"

By Dr. H. P. Stuckey.

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A treatise on the culture and care of the principal
fruit and vegetable crops of the South by one of our
ablest authorities — Dr. H. P. Stuckey, Director, Georgia
Experiment Station.

Dr. Stuckey has incorporated In "Southern Horticul¬
ture" a lifetime of study and knowledge to help every
gardener and orchardist in the entire South. A fine
book, well illustrated and written Just for Southern folks.
Postpaid. $2.56 per copy.

delinted,

(16) Hastings' Pole Butterpea

(14) Hastings' Stringless Wonder Pole Bean

[2] Buy FRESH Seed it Order DIRECT From Hastings it Save Your War Bonds

FLASH ★ THE 1946 ALL-AMERICA WINNERS ★ NEWS

All-America Flowers

8232 DOUBLE PETUNIA. Colossal Shades
of Rose. 1946 Winner. Should you
magine the largest Petunia of all others, one
that is fully doubled, strong and vigorous to
bloom in your garden all season until frost,
and with the loveliest rosy shades in color you
would have a description of this magnificent top
1946 winner.

The seed are tiny, and very difficult to handle
and must be planted and nursed with the great¬
est of care until well started, when its natural
vigor carries it on. For top gardeners only!
$1.00 per packet, and only 1,000 available this
year.

5982 DIANTHUS, WESTWOOD BEAUTY.
_ 1946 Winner. A very dark, handsome

garden pink that will add spiciness and modest
distinction to your garden. The A.A.S. judges
felt that you would enjoy this sweet attraction.
Pkt., 25c. (See picture below.)

7602 FLASH MARIGOLD. 1945 Win¬
ner. Bring this newest marigold sensa¬
tion to your garden in 1946. (See picture below.)
Useful in the smallest or largest gardens.
Pkt., 25c.

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.

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 1945! "Keep 'em
growing" for Victory!

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., 45c.

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
whitesport of Heavenly Blue, and a companion
to Scarlet O'Hara. Vigorous grower. Pkt., 25c.

(40) Fordhook 242 Bush Lima

Ail-America and Novelty
Vegetables for the South

(23 LONGREEN BUSH BEAN. This 1946

_ _ ,, winning vegetable is an elongated Tender-

green — strong, productive, sweet, tender and en¬
tirely free of strings or fibre. Definitely a supe¬
rior bush green snapbean for home gardens and
market. Try it sure! 2 Oz. Pkt., 25c. One per
customer, please!

40 FORDHOOK 242 BUSH LIMA BEAN.

_ _ _ 1944 Winner. The new Southern sensa¬
tion, being a highly bred Fordhook that has
marvelous ability to set and hold its pods even
under adverse weather when other strains are
worthless. One of the greatest contributions by
the U.S.D.A. 1/4 Lb., 20c. 1/2 Lb., 35c. Lb.. 60c.
2 Lbs., $1.00. 5 Lbs., $2.25. Postpaid.

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, 15c. Oz., 50c. V4 Lb.,
$1.50. Lb., $5.00.

432 JUBILEE ORANGE TOMATO. 1943

Winner. Truly a heavy bearing rich golden
orange tomato of delicious, mild flavor to delight
the most fastidious. Perfect for fancy salads,
but can be used for juice or canning. Of medi¬
um maturity. Pkt., 15c.

(5982) Dianthus Westwood Beauty

Arrangement of (8212) Cheerful Petunias

(Below)
Giant Double
Petunia

Colossal Shades
of Rose

(213)

Great Lakes
Lettuce

(7602) Flash Marigold

(23) Longreen Snap Bean

BUSH SNAP BEANS

CONTAINS VITAMINS A AND B1

4 COMMODORE-
BUSH KENTUCKY
WONDER

(6) Hastings' Stringless Green Pod

CULTURE — Plant beans in the middle South
from March to September. Continuous plant¬
ings may be grown through the entire summer.
Sow in drills IV2 to 2 feet apart, dropping a
bean every 4 in. and cover 2 in. Soil should
be warm and moist for good germination. Cul¬
tivate often and shallowly until vines blossom;
then stop so roots will not be injured. Keep
pods picked as they ripen. This keeps them
bearing a long time. V2 Lb. of seed plants 50
ft. row of bush beans, or 100 ft. row of pole
beans.

All-America Winner. One of
the most popular bush beans
that we have ever offered. Being a
shy seeder we have not been able to
offer it in several years, but now we
have an even more vigorous strain
producing long, slightly curved, round¬
ed, meaty and delicious pods that
Indicate that superb Kentucky Won¬
der flavor that has been matchless for
generations. Supply limited. Order
early. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Vz Lb., 35c.
Si ML Postpaid.

24 STRINGLESS
VALENTINE
GREEN POD

All-America Award of Merit,
1933. 49 days to picking.
Stringless form of Black Valentine, es¬
pecially adapted for early home use,
market gardening and early shipping.
It is hardier and will stahd earlier
planting than most beans. It Is dis¬
ease-resistant. Plant large, erect,

prolific. Nearly straight dark green,

oval pods, strictly stringless, meaty, of fine qual¬
ity and flavor. Pods about 6V2 in. long, Ve in.
wide. Seeds black. Plant this for the best early,
disease-resistant bean. V4 Lb., 15c. Vz Lb., 25c.
Lb. 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs.,
$3.25. Postpaid.

25 Hastings' Red Valentine

Round Podded — 52 days. The old dependable

bush bean of the South for home gardens
market and shipping. 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
5 in. long, Ve in. wide; uniform in ripening and
stand shipping well. Seeds are purplish red,
splashed buff yellow. V4 Lb., 15c. V2 Lb., 25c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

I I Bountiful Stringless

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 6V2 in. long.
1/2 in. wide. Seeds are straw colored. V4 Lb., 15c.
Vz Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

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 Hast¬
ings 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 pri¬
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.

Artichokes

JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE TUBERS

Widely used for pickling and boiling. To plant,
cut tubers to buds or eyes, like potatoes.
2 Lbs. plant 25 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., 25c. V4 Lb., 75c. Postpaid.

3 MARY WASHINGTON ROOTS

Hastings' fine 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, $2.00. 100 roots, $3.50. Post¬
paid.

(40) Commodore or Bush Kentucky Wonder

6 Hastings'

Stringless

Green Pod Beans

52 days. Our most popular, most largely
planted bush bean for home gardens and
nearbly markets. Stringless and fiber¬
less from the first pods until full grown
and starting to dry up. Surpasses in
crisp, tender qualities and fine flavor.
Makes a beautiful appearance with its
long, smooth round and crease-backed
dark green brittle pods, 5V2 to 6 in. long,
1/2 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 is
desired. Seeds coffee-brown. We rec¬
ommend it fully. V4 Lb., 15c. Vz Lbs.
25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

GARDEN FOR PEACE!

A Garden Full of Beans
All Summer for . . 45c

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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Buy FRESH Seed ★ Order DIRECT From Hastings if Save Your War Bonds

There Are No Finer BUSH SNAP BEANS
For Your Southern Garden

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 b-bVz in. long, 7/16 in. wide. Seeds
yellowish brown. V<\ Lb., 15c. V2 Lb., 25c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.

10 Lbs., $3.25. 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 6V2 in. long by 3/4 in.

wide. Seeds dark brown. 1/4 Lb., 15c.

V2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

39 U. S. No. 5 (Resistant)

A new refuge 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.
V4 Lb., 15c. V2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

21 New Tendergreen
Stringless Green
Pod Bean

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All-America Gold Medal, 1933.
53 days. Splendid for home, mar¬
ket 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
outstanding quality. Pods 6 to 6V2
in. long, 3/a in. thick. Seeds brown¬
ish buff with purple mottling. The
superior snap-bean to date. It's
very seldom that a new variety is
originated which is outstanding
above all others for the home gar¬
den. This means it must have the
best eating qualities along with a
handsome appearance and heavy
yield. V4 Lb., 15c. V2 Lb., 25c.
Lb„ 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

(21) New Tendergreen Stringless Green Pod

(20) Sure Crop Wax

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 for green snap bean
use. V4 Lb., 15c. Vi Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid. Supply limited.

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 shattering, or rotting until
ready to gather. When pods are well dried,
plants may be cut, stored and shelled at your
convenience. Pods too tough to eat. V4 Lb., 15c.
Vi Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
Postpaid.

20 Surecrop Stringless Wax

53 days. The finest wax bean ever in¬
troduced. The handsome, rich, yellow
pods are 6-7 in. long, very thick, very
meaty and sweet; stringless at all stages
of growth. Plants are upright in growth,
healthy and vigorous. Seeds jet black.
1/4 Lb., 15c. Vi Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs.,
$3.25. Postpaid.

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 3/4 mature. The pods may be left to
dry, making perfect dry shell beans to keep for
winter use. V4 Lb., 15c. Vi Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25.
Postpaid.

Wax Pod Bush Beans

30 Improved Golden Wax

52 days. Prolific and vigorous. Pods golden
yellow, thick, flat, stringless. 5 in. long,
V4 Lb., 15c. Vi Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 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, fiberless. Tender
and of fine quality. l/4 Lb., 15c. Vi Lb. ,25c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.

10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

23 New Longreen Stringless

New 1946 AAS. Winner. See description on
page 3.

Try Some Edible Soy Beans This Year — See Page 43

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LIMA OR 8UTTER8EANS

^4 re Everbearing in the South!

(13) Dixie Butterpea Lima

13 Hastings' Dixie Butterpea

(See page 2)

Hastings' new introduction for more prolific
Southern Gardens. Without question the
finest, meatiest, most delicious bush lima or
butter bean ever offered. Strong, vigorous,
bushy plants loaded with small to medium
pods with almost round, white, richly fla¬
vored, nutritious "butterpeas," that continue
to bear until frost! May be served fresh,
ideally canned for winter use. Plant plenty
for fresh use, freezing, canning and market.
V4 Lb., 15c. i/z Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs.,
90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95. 10 Lbs., $3.60. Post¬
paid.

(40) Fordhook 242 Bush Lima

17 Jackson Wonder Bush

Calico Bush Lima. 65 days. Most prolific of
all bush limas of Georgia origin and fully adapt¬
ed to all parts of the South. Flavor rich and de¬
licious. Good for summer use or as a winter
shell bean. Extremely drought-resistant, surest
cropper. Medium spreading plants of glossy,
dark green. Flat pods, 3-3V4 in. long, 3A in.
wide, contain 3 to 4 beans. Seeds small, fiat,
light buff mottled purplish black. V4 Lb., 15c.
1/2 Lb„ 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
10 Lbs., $3.25. 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
varieties of butter beans for home, canning and
market use. Plant small, erect, bushy, prolific.
Pods flat, 3 to 4 seeds, 3 in. long, 3A in. wide.
Seeds flat, small, of excellent quality, creamy
white at maturity. This is the variety that is
planted in the spring, in the summer, and in
the lower South it may be planted in early fall
to mature before frost and to bring highest
market prices. It makes ideal dry beans for
winter use. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25.
Postpaid.

8 Cangreen Bush Lima

1943 All-America Winner.

68 days. A green seeded edition of the
popular Henderson variety and fully as prolific.
Its great value is in its green cplor, making it
more attractive for serving and canning. Bound
to be a popular garden addition. 1/4 Lb., 15c.
1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. Postpaid.

40 Fordhook 242 Bush Lima

All-America Winner. Newest offering of
U.S.D.A., giving us a genuine Fordhook
with the distinct advantage of setting and hold¬
ing crops of beans under general Southern con¬
ditions. Order early. It's good. 1/4 Lb., 20c.
1/2 Lb.. 35c. Lb., 60c. 2 Lbs., $1.00. 5 Lbs.,
$2.25. 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. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 25c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.

10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

33 Fordhook Bush Lima

75 days. Considered the best of the large seeded
bush lima varieties. Pods 4 to 5 In. long, 1 In.
wide, in clusters of four to eight, are well filled
with 3 to 5 delicious large beans that In quality
surpass by far all the other lima beans. Seeds
thick-oval, greenish white when dry. V4 Lb., 15c.
1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95.
10 Lbs., $3.60. Postpaid.

34 Improved Burpee Bush Lima

75 days. Improved bush form of the large white
lima pole bean with extra large seed beans.
Productive only in certain sections. Very large
pods, 5 in. long by IV4 in. wide. Contain
4 to 5 large, thick beans of excellent quality.
Seed shows a greenish white tinge which is con¬
sidered a sign of superior quality. 1/4 Lb., 15c.
1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95.
10 Lbs., $3.60. Postpaid.

Hastings' 1946
Lima Bean Collection
35c — Postpaid

ORDER NOW TO BE READY

For plenty of buttter beans fresh from your
garden in summer and dry shell beans for a
winter supply. One 1/4 pound packet each
of the 3 best lima beans. Henderson Bush
Lima, most prolific, white seeded; Jackson
Wonder, best flavored, prolific Georgia favor¬
ite dry-weather resister; Small White Pole
Lima, the heavy ever bearer. All 3 for 35c.
Postpaid.

POLE LIMA BEANS
16 Hastings' Pole Butterpea

Fat Baby. Our 1936 Introduction. Heaviest
bearing pole lima bean of all and most delicious
buttery flavored. Resembles Small White Lima
or Sieva Bean, but beans are much thicker and
shell out much heavier. The vine is simply crowded
with well-filled, bulging pods, keeping on bear¬
ing as pods are picked. Dry beans are almost
round, they are so thick, and they keep in grand
condition. Be sure to try this prolific baby pole
lima. Seeds go farther. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 30c~
Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. 5 Lbs., $1.95. 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
"Sieva" size, but are buff in color, spotted
with brownish red pods in clusters, 3 small
beans per 3-3V4 by 7/e in. pod. 65 seeds
per ounce. V4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 U>., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $4.25.

Postpaid.

9 Small White Pole Lima

77 days. Carolina or Sieva Bean. A climbing
type of Henderson Bush Lima. It's very pro¬
lific and a hardy grower for "butter beans" in
the South. The 3-in., dark green curved pods
contain 3 to 4 crpamy white beans. This is

the most generally grown Butter Bean in the
South. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.

2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25.

Postpaid.

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in Vitamins A and B|

HASTINGS' STRINGLESS WONDER POLE SEAN

Hastings' Stringless Wonder Pole Bean

26 Hastings' Original Strain
McCaslan Pole Bean

65 days. Hastings' Introduction. It is the
heaviest bearing bean. The large size pods
fill perfectly. Vines continue to bear through¬
out the season if kept closely picked. When
allowed to ripen the shell beans of pure white
color are excellent for winter use. McCaslan
Is one pole bean for any Southern Garden.
Strong climber, hardy, prolific over long sea¬
son. Pods dark green, thick-flat, meaty, al¬
most stringless, tender, of good quality and
delicious flavor; 7 to 8 inches long, 9/16
inches wide. Seeds ivory white. Pods are of
better shape, straighter than Kentucky Won¬
der and white seeded. It is unbeatable.
V4 Lb., 15c. i/z Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs.,
80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25.

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
Vs 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.
1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

14 HASTINGS' SENSATIONAL STRINGLESS WONDER

70 days. Another Hastings' introduction that brings stringless, delicious quality to the superb flavor
so characteristic of pole beans. This new development was tested In all sections of the $outh 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. The vines are vigorous, thriving until frost when kept picked clean, frequently culti¬
vated, and dusted against beetles. The pods are
long, almost straight, round, very sweet and de¬
licious in flavor and absolutely stringless at all
stages of growth. Positively the finest new pole
bean since our introduction of McCaslan many
years ago. We recommend it unreservedly.

1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c.

5 Lbs., $1.95. Supply very limited. Order early,
please. Don't miss it.

15 Genuine Kentucky Wonder

Old Homested — Texas Prolific Pole Snap Bean
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 con¬
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, 1/2 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.

1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 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 fh. long, V2 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. 1/4 Lb., 20c.
Crop very limited. One per customer, please.

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. 1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 30c. Lb., 50c.
Postpaid. Crop very limited.

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.
1/4 Lb., 15c. 1/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

McCaslan
Pole Bean

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PLANT RED BEETS NOW!. . .

CULTURE — Use rich garden
soil after deep spading. Scat¬
ter seed thinly, in rows 18-24
in. apart. When 2-3 in. high,
thin plants to 4-5 in. apart.
Young beet tops are superior
to spinach and turnips for
greens. 1 Oz. plants 50 ft.
of row; used 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 necessary to keep
them cleanly cultivated and
they will keep almost indefi¬
nitely. 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 ap¬
petites and that means health.

•

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.,
15c. V4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75.
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. 0z., 15c.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Post¬
paid.

(45) Improved Blood Turnip Beet

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., 15c. i/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75.
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. 1/4 Lb., 35c. Lb., $1.00.
Postpaid.

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Beets Contain Vitamin Bl

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 the 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. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75.
Postpaid.

48 Asgrow Wonder Beef

50 days. AAS. 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. Oz., 15c.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid. Supply
very limited.

43 Swiss Chard for Greens Only

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. Oz., 15c.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

41 Jumbo Long Red Mangel

For Stock Feed Only. Not for the Table.

Largest and heaviest yielder in the South of all
Mangel beets. Roots grow from one-half to
two-thirds above the surface and are usually
18-24 in. long and 4 to 6 in. wide. Light red,
tapering roots; flesh rosy-white. Use deep, rich
soil. The tonnage on rich or well fertilized
ground is immense. For stock feed only, not
for table. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 35c. Lb., $1.00.
Postpaid.

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(71) Hastings' Red Cored Chantenay Carrot

64 Hastings’ Imperator

77 days. Award of Merit, 1933 A.A.S.
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, IV2 in. across top. Rich orange
throughout, indistinct core, tender, fine
grained, fine quality. Medium tops for
bunching. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 50c.
Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

66 Early Oxheart Carrot

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., 15c.
V4 lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. 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 for lower South. Drill
4 Lbs. per acre in 3-ft. rows. Thin plants to 6
in. apart. Use rich, cultivated land worked
deeply. 0z., 15c. V4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25.
Postpaid.

Try Celery in Your Garden

Celery Contains Vitamin A.

CULTURE — For fall maturity sow In late April
or May in shaded beds, covering seed V« in.
Transplant when 6 in. high. This should mature
In cool weather of autumn. Celery needs rich,
well-fertilized, moist soil. 1 0z. sows 400 ft. of
row or makes 5,000 plants.

76 Golden Plume Celery

112 days. An early self-blanching type celery
that has long been popular for home use and for
market. Plant Is medium in height with com¬
pact full heart. Pkt., 20c. V2 0z., 60c. 0z.,
$1.00. Postpaid.

77 Golden Self Blanching

Tall Non-Bolting Strain. 118 days. One of the
best tall, self-blanching strains of celery with
tender, full, nutty hearts. Very popular. Pkt.,
20c. Vz Oz., 60c. 0z., $1.00. Postpaid.

78 Easy Blanching Celery

Sanford Superb. 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. Vz Oz., 40c.
0z., 75c. V4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

79 Giant Pascal Celery

135 days. Large, late. Favorite standard va¬
riety, preferred by many planters. Pkt., 15c.
Vz Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. V* Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

75 CELERIAC— 77y 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. Vz Oz., 40c.
Oz., 75c. Postpaid.

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 colored skin
and flesh. Roots short and easily pulled. Pop¬
ular variety for heavier soils. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c.
V4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. 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., 15c. V* Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75.
Postpaid.

71 Red Cored
Chantenay Carrot

70 days. Finest of all. Deep reddish orange
color throughout. The yellow ring around
inside core has been bred out and sweeter,
richer flavor acquired. Otherwise similar to
Chantenay. Ideal for home gardens, mar¬
ket and shipping. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

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. Cul¬
tivate frequently. 1 Oz. plants 100
ft. of row; 3-5 Lbs. per acre;
full maturity 10-14 weeks.

Carrot Seed Notice

Following several terrible crop
years the carrot seed crop is
greatly improved this year,
and with its importance as a
nutritious, vitamin rich vege¬
table we urge you to plant
your full requirements this
spring. Carrots may be har¬
vested over such a long period
of time that no garden should
be without several rows from
which fresh, tender roots may
be gathered even until late fall
or early winter. Keep plant¬
ing them.

!64) Imperator Carrot

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(118) Copenhagen
Market

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 somevyhat smaller than
Charleston Wakefield type. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.
1/4 Lb., $1.25. Lb., $4.00. 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. Oz., 50c. V4 Lb., $1.50.
Lb., $5.00. 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. V4 Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

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. 0z., 45c. 1/4. Lb., $1.35. Lb., $4.50.
Postpaid.

105 HASTINGS' FAMOUS
HARDY LONG ISLAND OR
IMPROVED CHARLESTON
WAKEFIELD CABBAGE (Hardy)

71-75 days from plants. Largest, earliest
and surest heading strain of Charleston
Wakefield. It is 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„ 35c. i/4 Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.00. Postpaid.

CULTURE — Sow seed in drills 6 inches apar
across the bed, dropping the seed 5 to 6 to th
inch. Firm the soil after covering and thef
water the bed thoroughly. Keep beds moist bu
not soaking wet. Seed germinates in 3 to I
days, according to weather. Keep young plant
growing steadily from the start. When plant
have made the fourth pair of leaves transplan
to open ground. I Oz. of seed usually make
at least 1,000 good strong plants. Sow V4 ti
Vz Lb. for plants to set one acre. Use DDT fo
control of worms, etc. (See p. 81.)

126 Chihili — Chinese Cabbage

75 days from seed. Large outside leaves witl
a yellowish color; inner leaves well rounded, re
sembling Cos Lettuce when mature. The hear
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. 0z.( 35c. i/4 Lb., $1.00. Lb., $3.50
Postpaid.

Your Cabbage
Seed

Many unfortunate experiences resulted in the
South in the past two seasons from use of
cabbage seed produced from the stump roots
of commercial crops in the West.

Some say the seed was responsible. Some
say the weather was the cause of the trouble.
Regardless of what authority is accurate, we
know that Hastings' Cabbage seed, produced
by the old tried and proven method gave ex¬
cellent results.

The point of this is, to point out to you, that
Hastings' cabbage seed is dependable and
that we do not take “short cuts" to grow
seed of doubtful productivity just because it's
cheaper.

Send to Hastings' always to obtain fresh seed,
strong, vital and with full crop producing
ability.

(106) Extra Early Jersey Wakefield

You Can Have
Better Vitamins
in Vegetables

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Many doctors are prescrib¬
ing various forms of Vita¬
mins 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 VIC¬
TORY over disease.

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(120) Hastings' Ge
Surehead Cabbac

Hastings’ Cabbage Seed is grown only in the Northwest by the
tried and proven methods only. Play Safel

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.
Oz., 45c. V» Lb., 51.35. Lb., $4.50. 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., 40c.

Va Lb., $1.25. Lb., $4.00. Postpaid.

1 1 7 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 decided advantage.
Pkt., 15c. 0z., 50c. V4 Lb., 51.50. Lb., $5.00.
Postpaid.

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, uni¬
form in size, shape and color. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 40c.
i/4 Lb., $1.25. Lb., $4.00. Postpaid.

1 1 1 Danish Bald Head

105 days. Handsome, hardy, late cabbage; me¬
dium-sized, very hard, globe heads of finest eat¬
ing and storage qualities. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
V4 Lb., $1.50. Lb., 55.00. Postpaid.

I 10 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., 40c. 1/4 Lb., $1.25. Lb., $4.00. Postpaid.

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 $2.50. Postpaid. No cabbage plant
shipments accepted for less than 75c. Order
early for best results.

(110) Centennial Late Flat Dutch

For

Best

Results

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Your

Cabbage

Seed

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and

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Early

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(400) Hastings' Rapegreens

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 prop¬
erly in hot weather. 1 Oz. of seed should make
3,000 good plants. Set plants about 18 in.
apart in row.

86 Early Snowball Cauliflower

55 days from plants. Probably the finest early for}
home or market use. Plants dwarf, short, pale
green leaves. Heads medium, firm, compact,!
solid, pure white, of finest quality. Pkt., 25c.
V4 Oz., 75c. Vz Oz., $1.40. 0z„ $2.50.

59 Hastings' Improved Dwarf I
Brussels Sprouts

Contains Vitamins A and Bl.

Brussels Sprouts are grown the same as other
cabbage-like crops, and consists of little miniature
cabbages up and down the stems at the leaf
joints. Matures in 125 days. Pkt., 15c. 0z., 75c.
i/4 Lb„ $2.00. Lb., $7.00.

The Most Inexpensive Vegetable...

PAPEGPEENS

Have You Tried Them?

400 Hastings' Rapegreens
For Economy and Health

Do not miss any longer this most inexpensive,
easily grown, healthful, nutritious vegetable with
heavily growing, tender, mildly 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.
V4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs.,
$3.00. 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.

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 in¬
teresting vegetables we surely suggest 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., 35c. 1/4 Lb., $1.00.
Lb., $3.50. Postpaid.

1 35 Southern or Georgia
Collards

Collards Contain Vitamins A, and Bl
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
collard grows easily and makes a good substi¬
tute. Pkt., 5c. 0z., 10c. V4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c.
Postpaid.

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 compact like cabbage, but the
thick clusters of leaves can be left on
the plant and used as wanted. Leaves of
delicious flavor. Pkt., 20c. Crop very short.
Send early. One Pkt. per customer, please!
•

Sow seed any time in early spring. Thin or
transplant to open after hard freeze danger
has passed. Cultivate same as Cabbage.
Harvest tender leaves as desired. I Pkt.
makes plants for average garden.

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Delicious Roasting Ear

CRN

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 contin¬
uous supply Is kept up
by planting early and
late varieties at one
time, or by making
several plantings at In¬
tervals of 14 days.
Plant sweet corn only
for first crop. Sweet
Corn can be grown suc¬
cessfully in the South
by planting the crop as
early as the soil Is
warm and by keeping
It growing rapidly by
frequent cultivation!
Pound plants 200 hills;
use 14 Lbs. (1 peck),
per acre.

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White Corn
Contains
Vitamin Bl

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Yellow Corn
Contains
Vitamins
A and Bl

(150) Truckers' Favorite Best Big Roasting Ear Corn

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. V* Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 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. V4 Lb., 12c.
Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Lbs.,
$1.80. Postpaid.

150 TRUCKERS' '

FAVORITE CORN

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 beautiful, perfectly formed 8-inch
ears per stalk; white, deep grains, sweet and
exceptionally tender. Valuable to plant very
early or very late. Truckers' favorite roasting
ears bring the highest prices of all. The
best home, market and shipping variety.
V4 Lb., 12c. Lb„ 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs.,
$1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid.

165 Golden Cros$ Hybrid

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. V4 Lb., 15c.
Lb., 50c. 2 Lbs., 90c. Postpaid.

J Vfc ' i ' M

(165) Golden Cross Bantam Hybrid

152 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN

93 days. (Sweet corn.) Finest quality mid-sea-
son variety and no garden should be without a
few rows. Just boil and spread on a little
butter. It will make your mouth water. Makes
2 to 3, 7-7V2 in. ears per stalk on rich ground.
Shoe-peg grains are very deep. Delicious.
i/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
Postpaid.

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. 1/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 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 7V2-8V2 in. 12-14
rowed ears to each stalk, the ears being well
filled with tender, sweet corn. 1/4 Lb., 15c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. Postpaid.

153 Stowells Evergreen

95 days. Standard main crop variety. Ears
uniform, 8-9V2 in. long, 16-20 rowed, 2V2 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.
1/4 Lb„ 15c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.
Postpaid.

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 quicked than Trucker's Favorite. 5 to 8
ft. high. 1/4 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. 1/4 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 yielding 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. 1/4 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. V4 Lb.. 15c. Lb., 40c.
2 Lbs., 75c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75.
Postpaid.

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CUCUMBER CULTURE

Delay planting until ground
is warm. Make hills 4 ft.
apart each way. Plant 8 to
10 seeds per hill, thinning
out to 4 plants when
rough leaves appear. Cover
seed 1 inch in sandy soil,
i/2 inch in heavy or clay
soils. Cultivate until plants
begin to run. Keep cleanly
picked for longer bearing
season.

(177) Clark's Special Cu¬
cumbers Are Dark Green.
Ideal for Home or Market.

CUCUMBERS— fa* Mem i*t 'tyoun Oom

0*1 l^cMCe& . * * Cucumbers Contain Vitamins A and Bl

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 variety,
holding its color and firmness in distance
shipping and on account of its small seed
packet is excellent for slicing. Its quality
is excellent. Attractive deep green, uni¬
form in length. 8 to 10 in., very smooth
in appearance and with few white spines.
Pkt., 10c. 0z„ 20c. V4 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. 0z„ 15c. Va 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.

HASTINGS' SEEDS

We have always made the growing and distrib¬
uting seed a matter of what strains and what
varieties were best suited for Southern soils and
climatic conditions. As a consequence you can
always know that by ordering directly from
Hastings you get strictly Fresh seed as well as
the Best seed for your garden.

Buy FRESH Seed

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. V4 Lb., 85c. Lb., $2.75.

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. 0z., 20c.
1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

186 EVERBEARING
PROLIFIC CUCUMBERS

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. 0z., 20c.

1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

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187

Gherkins
for Pickling

•

60 days. Small
fruits covered
with spines. For
pickling only. The
most prolific of
all cucumber type
plants. Unlike or¬
dinary cucumbers,
but even superior
for small bottle
pickles. Pkt., 10c.
0z„ 25c. i/4 Lb.,
75c. Postpaid.

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184 NEW
CUBIT CUCUMBER

1944 All-America Winner

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Deserved winner by its deep, rich
green color and prolific bearing hab¬
its, we recommend this fine 9-inch white
spine cucumber to all Southern gardeners.
Packets, only 15c. Oz., 45c.

180 Hastings' New Improved
White Spine Cucumbers

Our Finest Extra Dark 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 ZVz 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 peing 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. Oz., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c.
Lb., $2.00. Postpaid

(180) Hastings' White Spine Is Superb

1 75 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.
Oz., 15c. V4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

173 A & C Cucumber

176 Stays Green — and It Does

58 days. White Spine. Really a good variety.
Medium sized, glossy dark green, white spine
cucumber; 7 to 8 inches long, cylinder shaped
variety. Is popular with shippers and a good
home garden sort because it retains its fine
color a very long time. Young fruit is well
adapted for pickling and mature fruit is remark¬
ably well adapted in shape and size for packing
and shipment. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c.
Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

1 82 Straight 8 — Packs Perfectly

62 days. White Spine. 1935 All-America Gold
Medal. Symmetrical, almost cylindrical new va¬
riety. Rounded at ends, ideal in dark green
coloring without lighter stripes found in most
sorts. Uniformly eight inches by two at ideal
stage. Too seldom are new worthy cucumbers
brought on the market and when such a variety
as this one is introduced it naturally attracts a
great deal of attention. Straight 8 was bred
particularly for particular markets and is well
worth its All-America recognition. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 25c. 1/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.50. Postpaid.

(173) A & C
Cucumber

— Market Profits

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
popularity is possible only because
of its inherent good breeding that
enables it to stand up even under
trying conditions when other stocks
"break down." We certainly recom¬
mend A and C to you. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 25c. i/4 Lb., 75c. Lb„ $2.50.
Postpaid.

1946 Cucumber Prospects

Rather unfavorable weather in seed growing
sections last summer cut the crop short and
as a consequence it is recommended that you
purchase your requirements earlier than usual
this spring to avoid disappointment.

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(190) Improved Thornless Eggplant

ENDIVE FOR SALADS

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 SALAD 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. i/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25.
Postpaid.

192 Escarole, Broad
Leaved Batavian tor Salads

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. 0z„ 25c. 1/4 Lb., 60c.

Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

ORDER SEED SUPPLIES EARLY

CULTURE — In the lower South seed should be
sown in hot beds or frames in January or Feb¬
ruary. In the latitude of Atlanta hot beds
should be started between February 15th and
March 15th. Care should be taken as eggplant
will not germinate freely in an average tem¬
perature 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. Cultivate often. In Florida, sow June-
July for fall and early winter shipping crop.
Packet makes plants for 100 ft. row. Oz. makes
about 2,000 plants. Use 1/4 to 1/2 Lb. seed
per acre.

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. V2 0z., 35c. 0z., 60c.
V4 Lb., $2.00. Lb., $7.00. Postpaid

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.
V2 0z., 50c. 0z., 90c. 1/4 Lb., $2.75. Postpaid.

189 Fort Myers Market

78 days from plants. High-Bush. Superb for ship¬
ping this high-bush egg plant 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. 1/2 0z., 40c. 0z., 75c.

1/4 Lb., $2.50.

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¬
cially adapted to Florida conditions. Pkt., 10c.
1/2 0z„ 40c. 0z„ 75c. 1/4 Lb., $2.50.

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. 1/2 0z., 35c.
0z., 60c. 1/4 Lb., $2.00. Lb., $7.00. Postpaid.

195 Mixed Useful Gourds

Ornamental Gourds are on Page 59.

A grand mixture of all the popular type use¬
ful gourds all from one package for economy.
Grow them this way for all useful gourd
purposes. Pkt., 10c. 0z., 35c.

1 30 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.

Now 56 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 vital¬
ity through intelligent storage and
handling. This can only be done
by trained and competent Seeds¬
men. 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.

1 32 Upland Cress

Rapid growing green vegetable to supply healthful
vitamins. Serve fresh in salads, whole or chopped,
by itself or mixed with the salad vegetables.
Pkt., 10c. Short crop.

WEEDICIDE

Save labor in weeding lawns.

The new and very remarkable harmone weed
killer that destroys poison ivy, dandelions,
honeysuckle, bindweed, thistle, sumac, rag¬
weed, chickweed, etc., without sterilizing the
soil and without harming our lawn grasses.
Actually it stimulate grasses. It cannot be
used on flowers because it will kill many of
them. Easy to measure tablet form. 30 Tab¬
lets (treats 500 sq. ft.), $1.00. 150 Tablets,
$4.00. Postpaid.

(193) Early Green Curled Salad Endive

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GROW KALE ANY

TIME IN YOUR GARDEN

(Contains Vitamins A and B1.)

Kale or Borecole leaves are boiled for greens,
usually with bacon, the same as Turnips,
Mustard and Spinach. Leaves of the curled
Scotch variety are also used for garnishing.
Spring, fall and winter crops are all popular.

200 Green Curled Kale

55 days. Wide spreading, finely curled,
rich greenish, plume-like leaves. Hardy,
ornamental, handsome, uniform strain for
greens and garnishing. Favorite dwarf
tvpe everywhere. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c.
14 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

Culture: Sow in fall or early spring, broad¬
cast or in rows. Quality is really improved
by light frosts. For large plants, thin plants
to 2 feet apart in rows. Oz. plants 200 ft.
row, 4 Lbs. per acre.

199 Blue Siberian Kale

65 days. Vigorous spreading growth, 20-30
in. tall. Large green leaves have a dis¬
tinctive bluish tinge, smooth in the middles
but with cut and lightly fluted edges. Ex¬
tremely hardy, extensively grown. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 20c. 14 Lb., 60c. Lb. $1.75, Postpaid.

FRESH VEGETABLES VERSUS PILLS!

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 and
benefits to us. You naturally plan your meals to include these vital elements and from
the proven fact that freshly gathered vegetables have appetizing proportions of vitamins
compared with drug store pills we cannot urge you too strongly to grow them abund¬
antly in your own garden.

(202) Early Vienna Kohl-Rabi

Fresh KOHL-RABI

Contains Vitamin B1.

Onion-Like LEEKS

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% feet apart, covering
seed % 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, 15c. Oz., 60c. !4 Lb., $2.00.

Curled Kale for Delicious Greens

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.
14 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.
14 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

GROW YOUR OWN AROMATIC, MEDICINAL, POT HERBS

All herbs in very limited
supply. Order early

983 BORAGE. 60 days. Bee food and honey
plant! Leaves used for flavoring. Lovely
blue flowers. Pkt., 15c. 2 Pkts., 25c.

984 CARAWAY — Produces aromatic seeds
the second year to flavor bread, cakes, etc.
Leaves flavor soups 'and liquors. Biennial.
20 in. tall. Packet, 15c. 2 Pkts. 25c.

986 CORIANDER — 50 days. Agreeable tast¬
ing seeds used in confectionary and to dis
guise taste of medicines. Hardy annual.
18-24 in. tall. Packet, 15c. 2 Pkts., 25c.

992 FENNEL, SWEET — 60 days. Hardy
perennial aromatic herb. Seeds have pleas¬
ant taste; used in confectionery and med¬
ical preparations. Young shoots are eaten
raw and used in soups, salads and fish
sauces. Branching plant, 3 feet high ;
thread-like foliage; yellow flowers in large,
loose umbels. May be treated as an an¬
nual. Packet, 15c. 2 Pks., 25c.

987 DILL — Seeds strongly aromatic with
pungent flavor, for flavoring pickles and
for seasoning. Chief use is for Dill Pickles.
Packet, 10c. Oz., 35c.

Add Delicious Flavors to
Your Home Meals

(994) Hastings’ Giant Sage, 15c

980 ANISE — 55 days. Aromatic seeds used
as a condiment. Leaves finely fringed,
used in garnishing and flavoring, in cor¬
dials and medicinally for colic and nausea.

Pkt., 15c.

982 BASIL, SWEET — Seeds and stems have
strong flavor; used in soups and sauces.
HA., 2 ft. Packet 15c. 2 Pks., 25c.

HASTINGS1 HARDY
SAGE

994 SAGE — Most popular garden herb;
used in flavoring or seasoning. Adds
most delicious flavor to sausage and
other meats. Makes meal preparation a
very learned art in keeping our foods
more and more enticing and enjoyable
— real family treats. Cut leaves as plant
blooms: dry quickly in shade. Hardy
perennial; may be divided for even bet¬
ter crop the second year. 12-18 in. tall.
Pkt., 15c. 2 Pkts.. 25c. Oz., $1.25.

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GATHER CRISP LETTUCE FROM YOUR OWN GARDEN

MAKES COOLING SUMMER MEALS
TO GRACE ANYONE'S TABLE

(213) Great Lakes— Beats Hot Weather

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. (4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10. Postpaid.

224 CELTUCE, THE NEW NOVELTY

Stem or stalk which can be boiled or creamed for a delicious dish.
A very distinct lettuce having a very heavy thick and succulent
growth. Large packets, 15c.

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. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c. (4 Lb., $1.50.

213 GREAT LAKES LETTUCE

CRISP LEAF TYPE— 75 DAYS.

1944 All-America Winner. Only once in a generation does’
a really outstanding new vegetable for the garden come to the:
forefront as quickly and as successfully as this fine, new crisp,
leafed, solid headed lettuce.

Particularly for the South is it most interesting. It holds into,
hot weather longer than any other variety tested and retains its:
crisp, tender, richly green, iceburg flavor to delight the most
fastidious, and to make delicious salad bowls and other light
summer dishes that both keep you cool and well supplied with
Vitamins A and Bl. Plant Great Lakes Lettuce in your garden
this year and we believe you will plant it again and again.,
Pkt., 15c. Oz., 50c. l/4 Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00.

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(221) Genuine Kentucky Bibb Lettuce. Pkt., 15c

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(212) Hastings’ New Imperial 847 — Stands Warm Weather.

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. Pine garden
lettuce, very closely resembling Iceberg and equally desirable.
Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. '4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10. Postpaid. Short

supply.

208 CHICKEN LETTUCE FOR GREENS

For Poultry, Rabbits and Greens for Live Stock.

LOOSE LEAF BUTTER TYPE— You should grow 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.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.60. Postpaid.

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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. (4 Lb., 90c. Lb., $3.25. Post¬
paid. Supply very limited.

FRESH LETTUCE IS VITAMIN RICH

Green Lettuce contains Vitamins A and B1
and other health-giving elements and is
about the easiest grown garden vegetable.
It is an 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 % 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. 1/4 Lb., 90c.
Lb., $3.25. Postpaid.

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 3 Lbs. per acre
or 1 Lb. for transplanting. Days given are
average from seed to market size.

216 GENUINE ICEBERG

CRISP LEAF TYPE — 82 days. Genuine
Iceberg — 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., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10. Postpaid.

(211) Hastings' Drumhead Lettuce

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
we recommend to you without reservation. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
'/4 Lb., 90c. Lb., $3.25. 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.

214 Grand Rapids-— -the Quick Grower

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. i/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10.

(216) Hastings’ Iceberg^— Most Popular Garden Lettuce

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. l/4 Lb., 60c. L.b., $2.10. 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.
i/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.10. Postpaid.

(215) New imperial 44 Lettuce

217 WHITE PARIS COS LETTUCE

Rorqaine, the Celery Lettuce, so-called beoause 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. Crisp, tender, self-folding
leaves, succulent and sweet, with delicate flavor. Packet, 10c.
Oz., 25c. t/4 Lb., 75c. Postpaid. Supply very limited.

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YOUR OWN ALWAYS TASTE BETTER

237

ROCKYFORD

Our seed is from crops grown
exclusively for seed purposes
and is not the seed from the
tail end of Southern and Colo¬
rado shipping crops such as
is commonly sold. Buy seeds
you know are good. The per¬
sonal inspection work given
our crops every year assures
your getting seeds from select
melons and the latest im¬
proved strains. You can de¬
pend on Hastings' Seeds to
produce the finest and most
uniform crops your soil and
season allows. Genuine Roeky-
ford grown Cantaloupe, finest
strain. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c.
Vi Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Post¬
paid.

How to
Grow Them

Cantaloupes Contain
Vitamins A and B1

Supreme garden sat¬
isfaction 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 to 9 feeds to each hill
and thin out to 3 or 4
strong plants. Cover 1
in. in loamy soil and
cultivate as for Cucum¬
bers, keeping all weeds
and trash cleared out
to allow free and un¬
interrupted growth of
the crop itself until
fully matured. Spray
with DDT for insects.

237

ROCKYFORD

85 days. Size 5%x5 in. Wt.

2% Lbs., A popular early
variety of Cantaloupe adapt¬
ed 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 satisfactory.

For the shipper where stand¬
ard size and heaviest netting
are all 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 Rocky¬
ford is a very slightly ribbed,
well netted, good size, has
thick green flesh of delicious
flavor.

Planf Melons Early

It is a well-known
fact that all melons
must be planted
early, just as quick¬
ly as the soil is
warm, so that the
fruit will mature
when seasonal con¬
ditions are most fa¬
vorable and before
the usual insect pests
put in their appear¬
ance.

Plant early in sandy
loam soil, well manured
and well fertilized and
your rewards will be
outstanding.

These strains are the
best available any¬
where in the world for
our Southern soils and

climatic conditions. (237) Hastings’ Rockyford Cantaloupe — Our Finest Improved Strain

TRY THESE FINE NEW CANTALOUPES
IN YOUR GARDEN PLANTINGS

234 Hastings' New Honey Rock Melon

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 Canta¬
loupes but without the honey sweetness of Honey Dew. Out¬
standing for home use and its extreme earliness and uniform
maturity make it a market variety, standing 2 to 3 days’ ship¬
ping. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. Va Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

^ 240 New imperial Strain 45 Cantaloupe

Award of Merit, All-America Selections, 1935.

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 tex¬
ture. For the home and 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. Va Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

242 NIXON, REAL OLD SPICY GEORGIA

FAVORITE MUSKMELON

100 days. Size 9x10 in. Weight, 8 Lbs. A real Georgia musk-
melon with a great reputation in Georgia, where it has been known
locally for many years. It is large to extra-large and with a de¬
licious flavor. Single specimens 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 markets for medi¬
um late maturity. Nixon has an unusually fine flavor, is excellent
in quality of flesh and exceedingly tender. It will be very popular
on your table. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. Vi Lb., 90c. Lb., $2.50. Post¬
paid. Supply limited.

233 BANANA CANTALOUPE

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, somewhat 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. 14 Lb., 75c.
Lb., $2.25. Postpaid. Supply short.

SERVE THEM GARDEN FRESH!

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THESE ARE THE FINEST CANTALOUPES IN THE WORLD!

(238) Strain 36 Improved Hale’s Best Cantaloupe — Good For All Purposes

238 HALE'S BEST
Improved Strain 36
The S uperb Market
Favorite

80 days. Size 6]-x5. Weight 21.', 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. i/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00.
Postpaid.

236 HASTINGS' IMPROVED PERFECTO

Silver Medal, All-America Selections.

88 days. Size 6x5% in. Weight 2 1 ;> 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. i/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.25. Postpaid

231 HASTINGS' Gold Lined EDEN GEM

Our Introduction. 84 days from seed. Size 5x5 inches. Weight
2V2 Lbs. The illustration below shows the average shape and per-
feet 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. V* Lb.', 60c.
Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

235 Hearts of Gold or Hoodoo

(236) Hastings’ Improved Perfecto, A. A. S. Silver Medal

243 Hastings' Salmon-Flesh Eden Gem

Also known as Hastings’ Pink Meat. 85 days. Size 6x5% in.
Weight 2% 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.
i/4. Lb., 60c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

Cantaloupes Contain Vitamins A and B1.

90 days. Size 6x6 in. 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. 1/4 Lb., 60c.
Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

(231) Hastings’ Eden Gem — (243) Salmon-Flesh Eden Gem

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265 HASTINGS' DIXIE QUEENS SELL ON SIGHT

Highest prices from Uniformity in size coloring, and shape results from planting Hastings’ strain of Dixie Queen.

285 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-

257 HASTINGS' BLACKLEE

90 days. 35 Lbs. Wi It- Resistant. A new black seeded, improve¬
ment over Leesburg, also developed by Dr. W. N. Walker at the
Florida Exp. Sta. A long, blocky, dark green rind melon, it is
larger and more marketable than others of similar type. The
inside color is richly red and cuts very sweet and solid and with
its tough but thin rind it is becoming a favorite even for distant
shipping. The melons are uniformly large and blocky and sell
on sight. Very resistant to wilt. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 30c. Lb., 90c.
Lb., $2.75. Postpaid. Supply limited.

Hastings' Dixie Queen is commanding so
much attention. The white seeds are so
small that a pound goes farther than other
Oz., 30c. i/4 Lb., 90c.

259 NEW DUDE CREEK

85 days. 40 Lbs. This new and popular variety is a long striped
melon with rich, solid flesh and with moderately tough rind for
home gardens and nearby markets. However, some cars have
been shipped at very high prices. It resembles the old Rattle¬
snake in general appearance, but is far superior to that old
variety.

Actually Dude Creek has been locally grown many years but has
only recently come to general market attention.

Genuine seed stock. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 30c. 1/4 Lb., 85c.

— ©us* Owa Specially Selected Super Strain

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 varieties. Pkt., 15c.
new varieties of merit and that is why Lb., $2.75. Postpaid.

256 HASTINGS' LEESBURG — OTHER WILT - RESISTANT — 266 NEW GEORGIA

85 days. 30 Lbs. Uniform in size, shape,
sweetness, dark green color and its thin
rind is very tough.

Leesburg has a very sweet flavor and is
ideal for the home garden where non-
resistant varieties succumb to watermelon

wilt. Truly a remarkable development by
Dr. W. N. Walker at the Florida Exp. Sta.,
where "Blacklee” was also bred.

We recommend these fine new varieties to
you if you have "wilt" troubles. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 15c. '/4 Lb., 45c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

WILT-RESISTANT

A new rounded and striped melon of superb
quality developed by the Ga. Exp. Sta.
Worthy of a test in any wilt-infested soil.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. i/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.50.
Supply limited.

TRY SOME WILT- RESISTANT MELONS IN 1946

(256) Hastings’ New Leesburg Watermelon — Really Wilt-Resistant and Delicious
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(264) Hastings’ New Red Heart Super Stone M ountain — Best in the World for the Horne Table.

OVER 40,000
PACKAGES
SOLD IN
1945

WATERMELON CULTURE

Plant m 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

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
Wi It- 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

Your 1946 Melon Seed

Continued rains during the harvesting
season last summer has caused short
deliveries in all supplies of watermelon
seed and our sincere suggestion to you
is to purchase your requirements at the
earliest opportunity if you plan to cash
in on melons this summer.

We’ve had calls all fall for our famous,
dependable quality seed from the most
careful melon growers who know that
cheap seed is the most costly when
harvest time comes. We don't breed
livestock from the runts and we don't
offer melon seed from culls.

264 SUPER-RED HEART
STONE MOUNTAIN

Over 40,000 packages sold in 1945.

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 fourteen-year breeding pro¬
gram carried on at our 1,500-acre seed
farm here near Atlanta and is just about

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.

We have provided another superb lot of
this new P^ed 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., 30c. 1/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.45. Postpaid.
Melons sold at prices up to $2.50 each and
worth it! Don’t miss it in 1946. Supply
limited because of short crop.

260 IMPROVED KLECKLEY SWEET— ALSO CALLED V/ONDERMELON

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. 14 Lb., 45c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

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253 FLORIDA GIANT, CANNONBALL or black diamond

The Most Popular Shipping Melon in the World!

90 days. 35 Lbs. This relatively new melon has rapidly become
the market favorite because of its excellent yield, dark green
color, uniformly good size, smooth round shape, and its ability
to hold its rich red color and excellent quality for the length
of time necessary for successful marketing. It has consistently
brought top market prices at northern- as well as nearby con¬
suming areas, and in 1944 some cars sold as high as $1,000.00

to $1,200.00 f.o.b. track — a real “gold mine”.

This great watermelon is called “Florida Giant” or “Cannon¬
ball” and in some localities “Black Diamond”. Our seed is ex¬
actly the same for all of the names and represents many years
of intense selection for the very best type. Hastings' own
market proven strain is just about the best there is. Pkt., 15c.
Oz., 30c. '/it Lb., 85c. Lb., $2.50. 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! And plant them early.

(261) Hastings' Graystone — Sweetest of AM

(253) Florida Giant, Cannonball or Black Diamond

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 delicious bright red flesh extends near¬

ly to the skin, the rind being very thin
and brittle. It is more evenly shaped than
the old Kleckley Sweet, and the dark green
skin makes it very attractive. It is early,
prolific and grows to rather large size.
Halbert Honey is a wonderful eating melon

WATERMELON

for you to plant and any surplus should
be easily sold on local markets. It is a de¬
licious home garden melon, sweetest of all
except Stone Mountain and Graystone.
Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c.. [4 Lb., 50c. Lb.,
$1.75. Postpaid.

258 TOM WATSON 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

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,

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., 20c. (4 Lb., 50c.
Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

261 HASTINGS' GRAYSTONE

THE WORLD’S SWEETEST WATERMELON
90 days. 25 Lbs. 1933 All-America Winner.

Hastings' introduction. 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
and nearby markets. Rind thin, but relatively tough. A good
melon to grow and the best to eat. Seed small, go a long way.
Pkt., 15c. Oz., 30c. !4 Lb., 85c. Postpaid. Supply limited.

268 Citron, Green Giant Lave Stock Feed
Plant Away From Other Melons

WESTERN GROWN SEED.

96 days, 10 Lbs. Round, solid white fleshed melon for the finest
sweet pickles you ever tasted. Surplus can be fed to hogs and
cattle. Citrons are grown regularly in some sections for stock
feed. Skin color is alternate dark and light green in broad stripes.
Seeds are heavy, smooth and glossy green. Remember — Do not
plant anywhere near watermelons for citrons cross and ruin water¬
melons. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. '4 Lb., 40c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

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KEEP PLANTING MUSTARD

HASTINGS' FAMOUS SOUTHERN OKRA

Okra Contains Vitamins A and B1.

CULTURE — After soil is warm, plant in 21/* 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.

HASTINGS’ FARM

303 New Early White Lightning

5 ft. 50 days. 1939 All-America Bronze Medal.

Spineless. A new distinct okra introduction from
Hastings' Seed Farms. Entered in All-America
competition it readily won favor of judges all
over the country.

An extra early smooth and exceptionally long
white-podded okra bearing 7-10 days ahead of
White Velvet. Stays tender to much larger size
than other varieties and is free from sharp spines.
Pkt. , 10c. Oz., 15c. !4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c. Post¬

paid.

GROWN SEED. _

306 HASTINGS1 NEW STRAIN
IMPROVED PERKINS OKRA

4 ft. 55 days. This distinct green-podded okra
is by far the best variety for market and ship-
j ping and is used by many Southern truckers
exclusively. We have greatly improved the
original strain. Pods intensely dark green, of
unusual flavor. 7 to 9 inches when full grown.
Hastings’ Super Strain. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c.
(4 Lb., 30c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.

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.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. i/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c.
Postpaid.

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., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c.

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
stock. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. Vi Lb., 30c.
Lb., 90c. Postpaid.

(307) Clemson Spineless Type

(306) Perkins Mammoth Okra —
Hastings’ Super Strain

White Lightning Dwarf W. Velvet Perkins

Fresh Mustard Contains Vitamin A.
Mustard is used chiefly for boiled greens.
It is fast growing, as healthful as Spinach.
Tops are similar to Turnips in flavor but
more tender stems, and better quality.

CULTURE — Sow in Vows 14-24 in. apart,
thinning plants to 4-6 in. apart. Leaves
are ready to use in 4-6 weeks. Make suc¬
cessive plantings for continuous supply.
Mustard runs to seed quickly. Oz. plants
200 ft. row; use 4-5 Lbs. per acre.

278 NEW 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. Also the market favorite.

We unreservedly recommend this superb, improved strain for you to plant in your
year ’round garden. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 80c. Postpaid.

275 HASTINGS1 TENDERGREEN SPINACH MUSTARD

Spinach Mustard. A fast growing new twpe of mustard that is really taking gardens
by storm. Tendergreen makes good greens in 3 to 5 weeks, is delicious and free of
the regular mustard pungency. We recommend Tendergreen to every Southern gar¬
dener for a series of plantings all summer. It's good! Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c.
Lb., 80c.

280 Hastings' Combination Salad

Many of our customers like to have a grand mixture
of popular Southern greens to plant all together at the
same time and to come early and bear over a long sea¬
son. Hastings' combination salad is a blended mix¬
ture of Turnips, Mustard. Kale and Rape to give
greens for continued bearing. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c.

Lb., 80c. Postpaid.

277 CHINESE MUSTARD

Leaves broad, unfrilled, dark green, rough tex¬
tured. Cooks very mild, tender and free from
bitterness. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c.

Lb., 80c. Postpaid.

279 WHITE (HOT) MUSTARD— Old fashioned
hot mustard made from the seed. Leaves' small.

Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. !/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 80c. Postpaid.

(278) Giant Southern Curled Mustard

276 FLORIDA BROADLEAF
MUSTARD FOR GREENS

Leaves very broad, succulent, large tender mid¬
rib to make superbly delicious greens. Favorite

of all. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 80c.
Postpaid.

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SAT HOMS GROWN ONIONS FOR YOUR HEALTH

(288), (289) Hastings’ Bermuda Onions- — Earliest, Mildest Flavored — Most Attractive Onions in the world

Garden Fresh Onions Contain Vitamin B1. .

CiJI TURE _ Use fine, rich soil and keep growing steadily, lfiin

outYradualiy to stand ; final thinning when 6-8 in. tall may be used
tor green .onions. Then dig as tops begin to die. Dig and dry store
with tops ,on «ntil ready to use or market. Oz. plants 200 ft. of row.
Use 3 to 5 Ups. 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., 10c. Oz., 25c.
Oz., 40c. l/4 Lb., $1.25. Lb., $4.00.

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., 10c. Vz Oz., 25c. Oz., 40c. !4- Lb., $1.25.

Lb., $4.00. Postpaid.

291 Hastings' Red Globe

A typical globe onion of great market value, nice appearance,
mild flavor, fine quality and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.
1/4 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

292 Hastings' White Globe

Superb, large, pure waxy white globe shaped onion. Flesh crisp,
fine grained and mild. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 75c. 1/4 Lb., $2.00. Lb., $6.00.

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, 10c. Oz., 60c. Va Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

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, 10c. Oz., 60c.
y4 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

298 RIVERSIDE SWEET SPANISH, VERY MSLD

Superior in flavor, mildness, keeping qualities and yield. Large,
well shaped, light brown onions, weighs 1 to 3 pounds and un¬
usually mild. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. ■/* Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

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., 10c. Oz., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Lb., $4.50.

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, 10c. Oz., 60c.
i/4 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

296 HASTINGS' PRIZETAKER

Light straw colored, large round onion with mild flavored white
flesh. A very heavy producer and a genuine Southern favorite.

Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c. !/4 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $5.00.

200 Hardly Omars 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 at shipping time.

HASTINGS' HARDY ONION SETS, POSTPAID

For earliest onions plant these sets early 3 inches apart in
rows.

Silver Skin Sets. Favorite strong white. 1 Lb., 40c. 3 Lbs., $1.
Yellow Globe Sets. The standard yellow. 1 Lb., 40c. 3 Lbs., $1.

GENUINE STRONG ITALIAN GARLIC SETS

For appetizing flavor to soups, roasts, salads and stews.
Strong, penetrating flavor and odor, relished by many. Grow
the same as onions. Dig in fall and store in cool, dry place
for later use. Pound, 60c.

295 Hastings' Early Yellow Grema (Babosa)

A marvelous new introduction unusually well suited to the South
where it makes large, top shaped, white fleshed, yellow skinned,
long keeping onions. It is earlier than Sweet Spanish, which it
otherwise resembles. Very sweet and mild. Early Grano is thrip-
resistant and very slow to bolt. Pkt., 15c. Oz., 90c. /n Lb., $2.75.
Supply very limited.

(298) Riverside Sweet Spanish Onions, 10c. Very mild.

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(365) Striped Cushaw, 10c
The long keeper

YOU CAN ENJOY GOOD PUMPKEN PSE

Culture PUMPKINS CONTAIN VITAMIN B1.

Plant in hills 8 feet apart each way after weather and
soil get warm. Plant about 10 seeds to a well-fertilized
hill, thinning to 3 plants after well started. Hoe often
till vines begin- to run. Cut Pumpkins from vine after
the leaves die, leaving 3 to 4 inches of stem attached,
and store in dry place. Oz. plants about 20 hills; use
3-4 Lbs. per acre.

384 Sweet or Sugar Pie Pumpkin

113 days, 8x10 in., 6-8 Lbs.

Standby for general use and particularly desirable for
pies. Fruits are round, flattened at ends; skin is hard,
smooth, somewhat ribbed and deep orange. Flesh is
thick, very sweet, orange-yellow and of very high qual¬
ity. Heavily productive. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. i/4 Lb., 50c.
Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

302 ASagofca Pusrjpkin (African Squash)

100 days. 6x10-12 in. 4-6 Lbs. (See p. 2.)

Marvelous new production by Dr. C. L. Isbell, of Ala.
Poly, at Auburn, with superbly sweet flavor, heavy
yields of club shaped, ideally sized fruits with hardly
any seed cavity. Rich orange skin and flesh. Trial
packets only 25c. One to customer, please.

(364) Sweet or Sugar Pumpkin
Favorite for Delicious Pies.

365 I m proved Striped Cushaw

110 days, 18x10 in., 10-15 Lbs.

Fruits are crook-necked, skin is hard, thin, smooth,
creamy white with irregular light green stripes. Flesh
is thick, creamy yellow and medium coarse grained. It
is attractive in appearance and sweet in taste. It is
used for pies and baking but in many sections grown
primarily for stock feed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 'A Lb., 50c.
Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

360 Southern Field Pum pkin

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., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.50. Postpaid.

Tennessee Sweet Potato

OCi 105 days, 13x10 in., 12-15 Lbs.

wUI 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. It is a
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., 25c.
!4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. 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. Oz., 40c. (4 Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

RHUBARB ROOTS

Not recommended for Florida or Coastal
sections but does well in Upper South and
farther north in moist, rich, heavily ma¬
nured 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.

Heavy roots, 40c each. 3 for $1.00. Post¬
paid.

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,
$1.00; 50 Roots, $1.75; 100 Roots, $3.00.
Postpaid. No shipments after April 1.

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. Quality is good, considering its size. Fruits gobular, skin yellow and
orange. Salmon-orange flesh is coarse grained. Rather variable in shape. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 25c. 1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

Grow
Pumpkins
for Pies and
Baking

Grow
Pumpkins
for Table
and Stock

Boys — Raise
the Biggest
Pumpkin in
Your County

Exhibit it
at 4-H Club,
County or
State Fair

(363) Hastings’ Big Jumbo Pumpkin, King of the Mammoth Pumpkins, 10c

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EARLY PLANTED ENGLISH PEAS ARE MORE DELICIOUS

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 thc-se 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.

2 Lbs. plants 100 ft. double row; use 90 to 150 Lbs. per acre.

316 Hastings' John L. Extra Early-— Earliest of All

50 days, 2 ft. tall, 2|/2 in. pods.

Round seed. Earliest for home use, market or shipment. 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. Hardiest, round seeded for earliest
planting and quickest to develop pods anyway. Winter is the time to have some of
these vitamin filled beauties garden fresh to your table. Start them early for best
profits. 'A Lb. Packet, 15c. i/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs., 75c. 5 Lbs., $1.50.

10 Lbs., $2.75. 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 splendid shipper, canner
and garden pea. Foliage and pods light green: pods round, straight 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. Vz Lb., 25c.
Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs., 75c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75. Postpaid.

Early Wrinkled Peas for Your Garden

(317) Alaska Hardy Extra Early Pea

“Fruits and Vegetables Rich in Vitamins
Cannot Grow in Soil Poor in Minerals
USE

ES-MIN-El

ESsential - MSNeral - Elements

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 soil and your
garden will be mineralized for a full year.
(Only 5 Lb. size offered this year. No
smaller packages.) F.O.B. Atlanta. 100 Lbs.
(for 2 acres), $7.50.

315 Extra Early Surprise

53 days, 2 ft., 2'/2 in. pods, wrinkled seed.

Earliest wrinkled pea. Heavy bearing, de¬
licious eating quality and uniform matur¬
ity make this a big favorite for home,
market, canning and shipping. Blunt end¬
ed, round, light green pods with 6 medium
size peas. Our long podded pure-line strain
of Surprise is outstanding and the best one
for you to plant. Our strain of this variety
excels in tenderness of skin and sweetness
of flavor. It’s a first quality canning sort
as well as the most desirable variety.
! A Lb., 15c. i/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. Post¬

paid. Supply limited.

324 Genuine Lextonian

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.
A Lb. Pkt., 15c. Vz Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c.
2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00.

Postpaid.

FOR LOWEST QUANTITY PRICES
See Our Latest Special Price List.

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THESE ARE THE HEAVY CROPPING PEAS

323 THOMAS LAXTON— DELICIOUS

THE GREAT DEPENDABLE SOUTHERN FAVORITE
55 days to picking, 2(/2 ft. tall, 3'/4 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
with Florida and Gulf Coast growers. Flavor is pleasing and
peas retain their tenderness. Handsome, early and heavy
bearer of medium size peas. It is a dandy home garden va¬
riety. (4 Lb., 15c. >/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.

5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.

320 TETON — New Wilt Resistant

Award of Merit, 1937, All-America vegetable selections.

Recommended to take the place of Thomas Laxton, one of
its parents. Pods larger, darker green, better filled than
Thomas Laxton. 100% resistant to Fusarium wilt. Try it.
65 days to picking. 3 ft. tall. 3% 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. (4 Lb., 15c. {/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.

5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. “Postpaid.

331 Premium Gem — The Early Bearer

56 days, 15 in., 2|/2 in. pods, wrinkled seed.

Standard dwarf 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. '/2 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. 14. Lb., 15c. Vz Lb., 30c.
Postpaid. Supply very limited.

319 LAXTON'S PROGRESS, Dark Podded

62 days, 1(/2 ft. V/z in. pods, wrinkled seed.

Largest pods of handsome deep green color. Ideal market
variety of the Laxtonian group. Superb for home gardens as
well. 14 Lb., 15c. i/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65.
10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.

(329) Hastings' Genuine Heavy Bliss Everbearing

MAIN CROP -HEAVY BEARERS

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. '/4 Lb. Packet, 15c. i/2 Lb., 25c.
Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs., 75c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. TO Lbs., $2.75. Postpaid.

Hastings' Imp. Telephone

OJ7 72 days, 4-5 ft., 4(/2 in. pods, wrin-
1 kled seed. Profitable to home and
market gardeners. It must be supported ;
immensely productive, bearing 25 to 30 ex¬
tra large pods to each vine. It has that ex¬
cellent sugary flavor. Vines and foliage
strong and heavy. Pods straight, broad
and pointed, containing 8 large peas.
Resistant to Fusarium wilt. 1/4 Lb., 15c.
'/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs.. 75c.

5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75. Postpaid.

332 Champion of England

76 days, 4'/2 ft., 3 in. pods, wrinkled seed.
Richest, best flavored late, for home gar¬
dens. Plump, straight, blunt pods contain
7 large peas. Vines are heavy and vigorous.
Well-known favorite variety. (4 Lb., 15c.
'/2 Lb., 25c. Lb., 40c. 2 Lbs., 75c. 5 Lbs.,
$1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.75. Postpaid.

328 Hastings' Home Delight

64 days to picking, 2 ft. tall, 3(4 in- pods.
Strong, vigorous grower with stiff, stocky
growth so it stands without brushing in
double rows. The sweetness, tenderness
and heavy - bearing give satisfaction.
i/4 Lb., 15c. (4 Lb., 25c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
5 Lbs., $1.65. 10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.

321 Big White Marrowfat

82 days, 5 ft., 3 in. pods, round seed.
Strong growing variety for dry peas. Wilt-
resistant; pods plump, straight, blunt,
with 6-7 large, creamy white peas for
shelling dry only. (4 Lb., 15c. '/2 Lb., 25c.
Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. 5 Lbs., $1.65.

10 Lbs., $3.00. Postpaid.

(327) Improved Telephone Peas

Field Peas for Table

333 Dixie Sugar Crowder

Heaviest bearer of long pods, crowded with
large, plump, creamy brown, mildly fla¬
vored, delicious peas that may be eaten
green or mature. Finest of all Crowders.
Many prefer these to English peas '4 Lb.,
15c. Lb., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.

340 Large Black Eye Peas

Grow your own for summer use green and
winter use dry. You'll buy them if you
don’t. '4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c.
5 Lbs., $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.00. Postpaid.

399 Early Ramshorn
Wilt Resistant Black Eye Pea

New early maturing, heavy bearing strict¬
ly wilt resistant black eye ramshorn.
Heaviest yields of dry peas for immediate
use or storage. (4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c.
2 Lbs., 70c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. 10 Lbs., $2.50.

Postpaid.

EDIBLE SOY BEANS

We are offering this year early, medi¬
um, and late maturing varieties of these
wonderfully nutritious beans. They are
a real balanced diet in themselves, ex¬
ceedingly rich in health giving vita¬
mins. See page 43 for descriptions,

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(353) Improved King Pepper

7 RY TRUHART PIMI8NT& ¥§R SALADS

350 New Truharf Pimienfo

70 days from plants; size 3(/2x2|/2 in. Top
shaped. All-America winner. Developed
by the Georgia Experiment Station, this
new pimiento strain positively tops them
all in sweetest flavor and thickest, tender
flesh to make the most delicious of all
vitamin rich salads. These mild fruits may
be used green or when red ripe in fresh
salads, but for cannng it is best fully red
ripe. This delicious pepper may be eaten
raw like an apple, it is so free from the
usual pepper pungency, or it can be stuffed
and baked like other peppers.

We have developed even a newer and finer
strain of Truliart by rigid, hand selection
for even thicker flesh, greater uniformity
and highest resistance to disease. We
recommend this newest strain as the best
in existence. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c. 14 Lb.,
$2.50. Lb., $8.00.

852 RUBY KING PEPPER

67 days from plants; size 4 to 5x2'/2 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.
Pkt. ,10c. 1/2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c. 14 Lb., $2.25.

Green Peppers Contain Vitamins A and B1.

C Ij. Pepper seed does not germinate freely in a
Uli ure 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 crops.

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 of Pepper seed will usually make about 1,000
good strong plants. 1/2 Oz. plants 200 ft. row; use '/2:
Lb. or more for plants per acre.

356 Large Bell or Bull Nose

66 days from plants; size 3x2% 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. 14 Oz., 35c. Oz., 70c.
!4 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

REAL HOT PEPPER

361 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. The hot varieties have smaller,
narrower leaves than the sweet kinds.
Pkt., 10c. 3 Pkts., 25c.

350 Sweet1 Bcrncrne

All-America Winner. Very early, prolific
long, pointed, golden yellow pepper with
thick sweet flesh. Pods turn red when fully
mature, presenting a very beautiful appear¬
ance and delightful in salads. Pkt., 15c.

(358) Hastings’ Truhart Pimiento
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.

349 Long Cayenne— Hot

HOT. 63 days from plants; size 4xl/2 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. '/2 Oz., 25c. Oz.,40c. 1/4 Lb. ,$1.25.

347 Anaheim Chilli-— Warm

WARM. 77 days from plants; size 614x1 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. '/2 Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.

14 Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

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. 1/4 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. Oz., 20c. 14 Lb.,
50c. Postpaid.

311 HOLLOW CROWN PARSNIP

Planted 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 jneal. A heavy producer, Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c.
1/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

(308) Hastings' Triple Moss Curled Parsley, 10q

353 IMPROVED ICING

*rt Special Mention, 1935 All-America.

68 days from plants; size 514x314 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. 14 Oz., 40c.
Oz., 75c. 14 Lb., $2.25. Postpaid.

354 RED CHSLI— Red Hot

HOT. 80 days from plants; size 2x14 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.
14 Oz., 25c. Oz., 40c. 14 Lb., $1.25.

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HASTINGS' SWEET
BELL PEPPERS

SELECTED SOUTHERN STRAINS

(346) California Wonder Pepper

(357) Royal King — Best Garden Pepper

357 HASTINGS' SPECIAL
ROYAL KING PEPPER

SUPERB FOR HOME OR MARKET

73 days from plants; size 4I/4X3% 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 va.riety 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
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. (/2 Oz., 45c.

Oz., 80c. 1/4 Lb., $2.50. Postpaid.

346 HASTINGS' SUPERB
CALIFORNIA WONDER

73 days from plants; size 41/2x4 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., 15c. I/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
Postpaid.

1946 Pepper Seed Notice!

The cold, wet spring last year caused a
very late start in the pepper seed grow¬
ing sections of the country and the crop
was further damaged by the September
hurricane winds and rains. All of which
means that supplies are critically short
and offerings are quite limited. Please
order early and limit your purchases to
your minimum needs for your protection
and ours.

(359) Ruby Giant Pepper

355 WORLD BEATER

73 days from plants; size 5x3/2 in.

Outstanding strain of Hastings’ Royal King
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
meat and bake it, or fill it with salads. Its
attractive appearance assures it on the mar¬
ket. You can’t go wrong with World Beater.

Packet, 10c. '/2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c. 1/4 Lb., $2.50.

Postpaid.

359 RUBY GIANT PEPPER

73 days from plants; size 5x3/2 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 gnd fine,
large sweet pepper for stuffing. It is splen¬
did for home gardens and a quick basket
filler for the market gardener. Pkt., 10c.

' 2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c. Z4 Lb., $2.50. (355) World Beater — for Markets

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WHAT'S A GARDEN WITHOUT RADISHES

(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 % 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.

(372) Early Scarlet Globe Radish

37B Crimson Giant — For Radish Appetites

28 days. V/4XV/2 in. Little longer, brighter color and twice the size
of Scarlet Button. It grows quickly and remains tender and of fine
flavor. A money-maker for market gardeners, as its bright crimson
color sells on first sight. Equally valuable for home use where a
little larger Radish is desired. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. Lb., 30c.
Lb., 90c. Postpaid

387 MIXED RADISHES SAVE SPACE

376 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. '/a Lb., 30c.

Lb., 90c. 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.
!/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c. Postpaid.

389 French Breakfast

25 days, 2 in. 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. Vi Lb., 30c.
Lb., 90c. Postpaid.

TRY WINTER RADISHES
IN YOUR GARDEN
377 China Rose

WINTER RADISH— 52 days. Skin a deep
rose color, flesh pure white crisp, of pun¬
gent flavor. Good keeper. Roots blunt at
ends, 5 in. long. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c.
1/4 Lb., 35c. Lb., $1.00. Postpaid.

386 Black Spanish

WINTER RADISH — 56 days. Roots round,
3% in. across, crisp white flesh and black
skin. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. '/4 Lb., 40c.

Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

COMBAT INFLATION!

The great problem before the American
people in 1946 is how to maintain wartime
prosperity without having a resulting dis¬
astrous inflation.

We cannot presume to have the answer,
but we can tell you how to insure good
health and happy outdoor exercise while
combating possible inflation — Grow a good,
well-balanced Garden!

Food production is always a safe and de¬
lightful pastime in your own garden, and
it really does insure a better balanced diet
with more natural vitamins for your fam¬
ily thah ever before.

Now is planning time and planting time,
too — and by so doing you can SAVE VOUR
WAR BONDS 1

26 days, 1 in. Often called Scarlet Turnip. Round form, deep scarlet
skin; mild flavor; crisp and tender; short narrow leaves, making a
very small top. The round or button type is the most popular of
garden radishes. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. Vi Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c.

Our Mixed Radishes are early, medium and late, the round, half long
and long, giving a succession of crisp, tender Radishes through the
season. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 15c. Vi Lb., 30c. Lb.. 90c. Postpaid.

Globe (375) Rosy Gem (381) Scarlet Button (372) Globe

375 Rosy Gem-The Home Garden Favorite

26 days, 1-1 Vi in. Also called “White Tipped Scarlet Ball.'' A
favorite among market gardeners for forcing as well as for open
ground growth. We have seen it ready for market here in At¬
lanta in 18 days from the time seed was sown. A most desirable
variety for home gardens and almost identical with the Scarlet
Button except has white shading at the base of root. Earliest,
globe shaped, with rich, deep scarlet top, shading pure white at
bottom. Tender and crisp. Packet, 5c. Oz., 10c. Vi Lb., 30c.
Lb., 90c. Postpaid.

381 Scarlet Button — Round Deep Scarlet

372 Early Scarlet Globe

24 days, l-l'/i 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.
i/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., 90c. Postpaid.

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HASTINGS' SQUASH HAVE LONG BEEN FAMOUS

Fresh Squash Contains Vitamins A and B1.

Ciilfiiro Squash will not stand frost and cold
UilUic 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 -li
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 Straight-neck

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.
This superb new market variety bids to even replace the
grand old standby — Early Summer Crookneck. It is per¬
fectly 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 en¬
countered 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.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. I/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

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.
1/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

The new garden and market favorite

BAKING SQUASH

430 Golden Table Queen or
Golden Yellow Acorn

►re- 65 days. 1939 All-America Winner.
jH 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., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75.

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 bak¬
ing. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. 1/4 Lb., 60c.

Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

(422) Acorn or Table Queen Squash, 10c

LATE RUNNING SQUASH

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. Ideal for baking in winter.

African Squash

See Alagold Pumpkin, p. 27.

428 Bosfon 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.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 20c. i/4 Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75.

427 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.
/a Lb., 60c. Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

424 Early Yellow Bush

58 days, 3x8 in., 2/2 Lbs. Identical with
Early White Bush or Patty Pan except in
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. 1/4 Lb., 50c.

Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

419 Italian Zuehini Squash

60 days, 6x2l/2 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. 1/4 Lb., 60c.

Lb., $1.75. Postpaid.

425 Early White Bush

53 days to picking; size 3x8 in., 2'/2 Lbs.,
The well-known White Scalloped of 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.
i/4 Lb., 50c. Lb., $1.25. Postpaid.

A Word About DDT

We have read story after story about
the miraculous insect killing power of
DDT and its great contribution to the
comfort and well being of our armed
forces over the wide world, and now
that DDT is available for general public
use, we suggest that you consider rath¬
er seriously the best and most authori¬
tative information now at hand and
which we give you on page 81.

There are dangers and limitations that
must be thoroughly understood.

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LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES ARE MOST HEALTHFUL

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.

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.
The young tender tips (see photograph) are cut from time to time all
summer long and it remains tender even in the hottest, dryest weather.
It is 100% cut and come again. In fact the more it is cut the faster does
it seem to grow. 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, 15c each. Oz., 25c. Za Lb.,
75c. Lb., $2.00. Postpaid.

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 a rapid 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.

(416) Hastings’ New Zealand Spinach. Pkt., 15c.

289

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 having 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.

POSTPA I D — Ounce. 15c. Za Lb., 25c.
Lb., 80c. Postpaid.

(412) Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach

413 Hastings' Improved
Nobel Spinach

*-jp 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, lightiy crumpled, very succu¬
lent, crisp, tender &rd of delicious fla¬
vor. It grows rapidly n.to 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. i/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. Post¬

paid.

41 I 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. Za Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 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. Za Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. Postpaid.

400 HASTINGS RAPE GREENS

The Gardener's Greatest Bargain In Greens

Here 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
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.

Za Lb. plants 200 ft. row. Postpaid. Za Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.

10 Lbs., $3.00.

(411) Hastings’ Aragon Spinach, Large, Smooth Leaves

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TURNIPS ARE AS GOOD IN SPRING AS FALL

475 PURPLE TOP GLOBE

Our most popular variety. Medium
early, globe shaped, handsome appear¬
ance and heavy 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., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c.
5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

467 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., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c.
Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

470 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., 10c.
1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

479 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., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.50.

CULTURE— Tur nips are easily grown in early spring as well as
late summer and fall in the upper South and in the lower South
may be planted all winter. The New Shogoin and Purple Top

Globe are well adapted to spring planting. I ounce of seed
sows 200 feet of row; 2 to 3 pounds per acre. Ready for use in
8 to 10 weeks. Fresh Turnips contain Vitamins A and B1.

477 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., 10c. '/4 Lb.,
20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

476 Extra Early White Egg

A good dependable Turnip. Skin and flesh
pure, snow-white ; solid, fine-grained, sweet.
Packet, 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c.
5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

465 Extra Early Milan

Earliest of all Turnips. Flat, purple topped.
Perfect in shape and color; sweet and fine
grained. Packet, 5c. Oz., 15c. 1/4 Lb., 35c.

469 Yellow or Amber Globe

Yellow Stone. Best yellow fleshed Turnip.
Globe shaped, fine grained, sweet and a
good keeper. Heavy cropper. Packet, 5c.
Oz., 10c. '/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs.,

$2.50. Postpaid.

(478) Japanese Shogoin Turnip

(475) Hastings’ Purple Top Globe Turnip

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., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c. Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs.,

$2.50. Postpaid.

(468) Hastings’ Improved American Rutabaga

473 Japanese Shogoin

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, 5c.
Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 25c. Lb., 75c. 5 Lbs.,
$3.00. 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
seasons. Pkt., 5c. Oz., 10c. 1/4 Lb., 20c.
Lb., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.50. Postpaid.

HASTINGS' IS HEADQUARTERS FOR DUPONT DDT

For your protection and for your information we refer you to
page 81, where the uses and cautions concerning the marvelous
new insecticide DDT are thoroughly discussed.

Hastings has long been a distributor for DuPont products and
when DDT was released for civilian use we naturally turned to
DuPont who had been manufacturing DDT in tremendous quan¬
tities for military uses.

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
Dupont 5% DDT Insect Spray
Spray on screens, walls, ceilings, base¬
boards, etc., to control flies, mosquitoes,
moths, bed bugs, roaches, many beetles,
wasps, silver fish,, water bugs, fleas and
ants. Ready for immediate use. No dilu¬
tion or mixing necessary. (Do not inhale
the spray.) Quart, $1.20. Gallon, $3.31.

Postpaid.

Every home should have DuPont 5% DDT insect spray for
household use — ready for instant use.

Every home gardener should have DuPont 511 Garden Dust for
immediate use when insects make their appearance.

Every farmer or market gardener should have DuPont 50%
Wettable DDT for large scale insect control.

Play safe with these DuPont products.

FOR AGRICULTURAL OR GARDEN USE
Dupont 50% Wettable DDT
“Deenate 50W”

A powder form of DDT at 50 per cent
strength, to be mixed with water for all
agricultural uses fo>- which DDT is
adapted. Full directions for mixing on
each package, together with caution sug¬
gestions. 4 Lbs., $4.15. Postpaid.

Dupont 5% DDT Garden Dust

Ready for immediate use without fuss or
bother in any ordinary garden or farm
duster. Very light and very fluffy to go
a long way for economy and even distri¬
bution so necessary for best insect con¬
trol. To control above pests and many
Others. 1 Lb., $1.12. 4 Lbs., $3.25.
Postpaid.

See Other Insecticides Listed on Page 79.

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451 HASTINGS' MW MILDGLOBE

The Super Smash Hit of Southern Victory

TOMATO

hardens

EXTRA MILD, EXTRA DELICIOUS, EXTRA PROLIFIC, AND WILT-RESISTANT

75 days. This superb new intro¬
duction of Hastings climaxes a
long and brilliant record of
achievement in the gardening
and farming world. Its outstand¬
ing distinction is its heavy and
continuous production of superb¬
ly formed, medium to large size,
round or globe shaped pink fruits
with the most delicious, tender
meaty flesh and extra mild flavor
imaginable.

Mid-season in maturity Hast¬
ings’ Mildglobe just keeps bloom¬
ing and fruiting week after week,
and, properly handled in feeding
and pruning, can be made to pro¬
duce 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

(451) Hastings’

New Mildglobe Tomato

red or scarlet tomatoes that we
offer, because of the acidity
which frequently causes skin ir-
jitations. Mildglobe is the an¬
swer to many because of its near
freedom from such acid and still
retains the excellent vitamin con¬
tent to help materially in a nu¬
tritious balanced diet for you and
your family.

Why be content with some of the
old, common run-out strains of
tomatoes, when it’s possible to
grow these newer, finer, health¬
ier. ones that are offered on these
pages, including Mildglobe.
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 gar¬
den introduction in many years.
Packets, 15c. '/2 Oz., 50c. Oz., 90c.
i/4 Lb., $3.00. Lb., $10.00. Post¬
paid.

A GARDEN FULL OF WILT-RESISTANT RED TOMATOES ALL SUMMER FOR 25c

25c for 1 regular packet each. Postpaid.

Scarlet Dawn, Hastings’ Everbearing Scarlet Globe and Super-Marglobe, finest Wilt-Resistant. Fully described and illustrated in
detail on this page Plant these finest wilt-resistant tomatoes and be sure of a good crop to last all summer.

Insure your family a supply of Nutrition Vitamin C, as well as Vitamins A and B1, with this collection.

462 SUPER-MARGLOBE

SELECTED AMD WILT-RESSSTANT

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
shape, scarlet color, a good cropper, mar¬
keter and shipper. Marglobe simply leaped
into popularity for the main crop Tomato
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.
i/2 Oz., 35c. Oz., 50c. 1/4 Lb., $1.75.

Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.

(462) Selected Super-Marglobe, 10c

459 SCARLET DAWN

W1LT-RESSSTANT

Gold Medal, 1935 All-America
(,4m) 6® days from plants, scarlet
MSy fruit. Cornell and Conn. Ex¬
periment Stations also gave it an Hon¬
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
color, globe-shaped, earliest maturing, a
heavy and continued bearer of beauti¬
ful fruits. Vines are strong, foliage
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. Oz., 75c.

1/4 Lb., $2.25. Lb., $8.00.

To Set Better Crops
Spray With Fruitone

When conditions are unfavorable some¬
times it is difficult to get tomatoes to hold
their blossoms to set fruit. This can be
cared for by spraying with the new hor¬
mone substance FRUITONE directly on
the blossoms. It’s thoroughly proven and
perfectly safe to use. Trial package and
full directions sent postpaid for 25c.

(437) Everbearing Scarlet Globe, 10c

(459) Scarlet Dawn, Early, 10c

437 New Everbearing
Scarlet Globe Tomato

WSLT- RESISTANT

72 days. Best of all. Wonderful new.
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
gardens, markets and shipping. Pkt.,
10c. i/2 Oz., 4Cc. Oz., 75c. 1/4 Lb., $2.25.
Lb., $8.00. Postpaid.

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HASTINGS' NEW PAN AMERICA

IMMUNE TO WILT!

NOW AGAIN YOU CAN GROW TOMATOES IN YOUR GARDEN

445. (FIELD IMMUNE TO WILT.) 80 days from plants to ma¬
ture frutts. This nev’ and exciting variety was bred, developed
and introduced originally by the United States Department of
Agriculture and we believe that our improved strain is definitely
“tops” among all tomato varieties!

The original cross was Marglobe and a wild Peruvian small
currant-like tomato that was known to be immune to the dreaded
fusarium wilt that has made many of us practically abandon
tomato growing in our gardens or on our trucking farms.
Hastings’ New Improved Pan America Tomato has been rigidly
selected such that it makes a strong, vigorous, healthy and large
plant, having large leaves but not too dense growth to hinder
proper ripening.

The fruits themselves are large, deep globe shaped, smooth, quite
uniform and with thick, meaty substance, giving exceptionally
good weight yields per plant. The color is brilliant scarlet red
and will attract attention on your own table as well as on the
markets. Tests have been conducted in most of the fusarium wilt
infested areas of the South and to date Pan America has proven
immune and thus is considered 100% field immune to this de¬
structive disease. Should there be doubt in your garden we unhes¬

itatingly recommend Hastings’ New Improved Pan America
Tomato for you to grow this year!

The plant breeders connected with our state and federal agencies
are constantly working to improve older varieties and to find
new ones, not only of tomatoes, but even other vegetables and
field seed items perhaps unheard of in this country.

Together with the scientists of our American seed growing or¬
ganizations, tremendous advances are being constantly made to
improve quality, yields and disease resistance, and Pan America
tomato is a most outstanding example of such accomplishment.
Plant explorers combed the wilds of Peru and brought us many
seed and plants of uncultivated species of tomatoes, mostly
worthless, in so far as fruit was concerned, but which carried
high resistance or immunity to wilt.

These were crossed, then, with our established commercial varie¬
ties and the hundreds of seedlings were checked and checked
and checked again for the qualities desired until finally the one
plant was found !

By careful handling the qualities were ‘'fixed” and made ready
for public use and we are privileged to offer you now the latest
Improved strain described above.

Supply limited. (445) Pan America. Packets only, 25c. Five for
$1.00. See front cover for colored pictures!

Fresh, ripe Tomatoes are Rich in Vitamins
A, B1 and C.

TOMATO CULTURE. Allow 4 to 5 weeks
for seed to make plants for setting out.
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. In 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 V2 in. of soil, after treating
seed with Semesan. Transplant to open
ground as soon as danger of frost is past.
Before transplanting, break the soil deep¬
ly and work in stable manure or fertilizer
thoroughly. Set plants 3 ft. apart each
way; give clean cultivation. As plants
grow it is best to tie them to stakes and
thin out the leaves so the sun can pene¬
trate and ripen the fruit quicker. A sec¬
ond 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 Vn Lb. seed for 6,000
plants per acre.

Plant only wilt resistant varieties where
tomato wilt exists in the soil. Spray blos¬
soms with Fruitone to insure set of fruit.
Treat seed with Semesan.

442 JOHN BAER TOMATO

70 days; scarlet. Medium sized; flesh firm,
quality and color excellent. Packet, 10c.
'/2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. i/4 Lb., $1.75. Lb.,
$5.00. Postpaid.

(444) Extra Early Prolific, 10c.

456 !MP. LOUISIANA PINK

WILT-RESISTANT

75 days from plants, pink fruit. Developed
by the Louisiana Experiment Station from
a cross between Acme and Earliana.
Claimed to have produced more on Louisi¬
ana wilt-infested lands than any other va¬
riety. 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. 3 Pkts., 25c. Postpaid. Sup¬
ply very limited.

HASTINGS' FAMOUS EXTRA
EARLY PROLIFIC RED
TOMATO (Earliana Type)

444. 65 days from plants, scarlet fruit.

Earliest, most prolific of all extra early
tomatoes 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, 2% 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. /2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.
1/4 Lb., $2.50. Lb., $8.00.

447 PRITCHARD

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. /z Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
|/4 Lb., $2.00. Lb., $7.00. Postpaid.

464 GULF STATE MARKET

78 days, pink fruit. This excellent variety
was developed in Mississippi and found to
be the best shipping Tomato ever grown
there. Vines are very strong and with¬
stand 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 de¬
sirable characteristics make it a splendid
tomato for local market and the home gar¬
den. Pkt., 10. |/2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.

1/4 Lb., $1.75. Lb., $7.00. Postpaid.

(464) Gulf State Market, Purplish Pink, 10c

(456) Imp. Louisiana Pink, 10c.

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FOR HEAVY YIELDS ON NEW FRESH SOILS

(446) New Rutgers Superb for Garden and Market, 10c

t^zou*- t&e&e

446 HASTINGS7 NEW RUTGERS

WILT-RESISTANT

72 days. Scarlet fruit. A very outstanding new Marglobe
cross. Our trials indicate its great value for Southern plant¬
ing. Plant large with thick sturdy stems and vigorous foliage.
The fruits are brighest 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. Rutgers has demonstrated its
value particularly with its heavy foliage growth to help pro¬
tect the fruit from sunburning during hot weather and on
lighter soils. It is a real heavy tonnage variety that “pays
oft"' in the home garden or in tlie market garden. Pkt., 10c.
Zz Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. Za Lb., $1.75. Lb., $6.00. Postpaid.

455 HASTINGS7 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. '/2 Oz., 30c.

Oz., 50c. Za Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00. 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. Zz Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.
Za Lb., $1.50. Lb., $5.00. Postpaid.

(449) Hastings’ Improved Stone, 10c

DUPONT D&T

See page 81 for full discussion of the
new scientific marvel before ordering
your household, farm or garden re¬
quirements. It is regrettable that in
the rush to market DDT last summer
many irresponsible manufacturers sold
materials containing very small amounts
of DDT and which proved ineffective
because of this weak dilution.

The great DuPont firm was one of the
largest producers of basic DDT for war
purposes, and now in peace they are
offering these several formulas for use
around the home, on the farm or in the
garden.

You most assuredly can order these
DuPont products through Hastings and
KNOW that you are getting the best,
dependable material on the market. We
are distributors for these DuPont prod¬
ucts and are in a position to serve you.
Each package gives directions for use,
together with the simple precautions
necessary in using DDT to avoid the
few, modest dangers involved. Send
for your supply early and have It on
hand for early, efficient use.

Also

These Choice
Salad Novelties

l&i ‘Vitamin $

(448) Greater Baltimore — Main Crop, 10c

ait yawi

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. Pkt., 15c.

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, 15c.

481 Yellow Plum Tomato

73 days. Bright yellow. Slightly larger
than the distinctly pear shaped varieties,
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 15c. Postpaid.

(455) Hastings’ Red Rock, 10c

448 Greater Baltimore

SPECIAL SELECTED STOCK. 83 days.
Scarlet fruit. Mid-season. Red in color,
very heavy, due to extreme firmness
and very thick meat. Ripens evenly
and is free from cracks, making it one
of the best canning Tomatoes in ex¬
istence. It is also very well suited for
home gardens and markets because of
its attractive appearance. Our special
selected seed insures to you the very
finest crops. Selected seed only. Pkt.,
10c. i/2 Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c. Za Lb., $1.50.
Lb., $5.00.

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Why Not Grow the Largest, Mildest
Tomatoes in the WorSd?

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
wonderful for home use. It is claimed to be the "Greatest To¬
mato in the World" in size, weight, solidarity, meatiness and
splendid flavor. 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. Single Tomatoes
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. Even
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
with Hastings’ Brimmer. They are delicious. Packet, 15c.
I/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00. Postpaid.

MILD

FLAVOR

IMMENSE

SIZE

Ozs.

Weight

Lbs

C463) Brimmer — 3 Specimens-

THE PINK MEAT SOLID FLESH
TOMATO

1(438) Hastings’ Meaty Oxheart, 15c

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 To¬
mato. 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
tomatoes, filling salads and other uses.
Pkt., 15c. !/2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.

432 JUBILEE ORANGE. (See p. 3.)

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., 15c. i/2 Oz., 60c. Oz.,$1.00. Postpaid.

451 Hastings' Mildglobe

Our new introduction that stormed Vic¬
tory Gardens by its mildly delicious
flavor and remarkable yields of uni¬
formly globe shaped pink fruits over
weeks and weeks of the gardening sea¬
son. Fully described on page 36.
Pkt., 15c. 1/2 Oz., 50c. Oz., 90c.
t4 Lb., $2.50. _

(453) Golden Queen — Mildest of All, 15c

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
150 square yards of bed. A packet of seed
will supply almost anyone.

431 Judy's Pride Burley

W/Vhite Burley. A favorite pipe and cigarette
itobacco 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.

435 improved Gold Leof
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.

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PROVEN ON SOUTHERN FARMS SINCE 1905

ORIGINATOR'S STOCK GENUINE HASTINGS' PROLIFIC

SAVE MONEY BY PLANTING A SEED PATCH IN 1946

X

BUY YOUR SEED
DIRECT IN 1946

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?

Proof enough! Genuine Hastings’ Prolific Corn — 9 Ears.

Plant a Pure 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 to save money!

THE SEED CORN OF REAL 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 140
to 150 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 THE MOST DELICIOUS MEAL!

If you are very particular. 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 production, 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.

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 30-35 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) Hastings1 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), $1.65. 56 Lbs.

(Bushel), $4.95, F.O.B. Atlanta.

141 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 Lbs.), $1.95. F.O.B. Atlanta. Ex¬
press or mail charges to be paid by customer.

A Word About Hybrid Corn m 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. You must be sure
that they have been produced within a limited area near you.

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 your entire plantings from a special seed
patch sown with Hastings’ originator’s stock each year.

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HASTINGS' YELLOW PROLIFIC CORN

(THE TRULY MODERN SOUTHERN CORN, RICH IN VITAMINS A AND 81)

Oust Sert&atawai SmcuA

Have Best- Seed Every Year
Grow 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 cov¬
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 pjan 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 Bl.
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.

Mr. Alexander Cooper Makes 136% Bus.
Hastings Yellow Prolific per acre.

5,000

USED

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1940!

11,000

USED

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IN

1941 1

15,000

USED

IT

IN

1942!

30,000

USED

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1943!

26,500

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30,000

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100,000

have

bought

and planted

Hastings’ Yellow Prolific since 1940. It
is that good ! Our production of this
superb new yellow corn is naturally lim¬
ited because we want it to be kept right
by constant care and attention and that
is why we cannot supply seed indefinitely
throughout the season.

ORDER EARLY IN 1946

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.

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¬
lific Corns are really practically native.
GROW A “SEED PATCH” THIS YEAR.

(143) HASTINGS' 1946
YELLOW PROLIFIC PRICES

For the 1945 season Hastings’ Yellow Pro¬
lific will be sold in sealed peck bags at
$1.85 (enough for 2 to 4 acres) and in sealed
bushel bags at $5.45 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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YOU CAN GROW MORE FEED IN 1946

POPULAR OPEN POLLINATED CORN VARIETIES FOR THE SOUTH

138 Tennessee Red Cob Com

A famous field corn giving dependable yields of large, deep grained
ears set on red cobs. It is very popula'r in Tennessee and in other
sections of the upper South, where it is grown for grain and en¬
silage. /a Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.

148 Mexican June Corn — -Best Late Com

For late planting (May, June and July). Makes best under dry
weather conditions. Ears 8 to 9 inches long, grains rather short.
Mostly white, /a Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c.

Postpaid.

150 Trucker's Favorite

See Page 13 for full description and illustration, '/a Lb., 12c.
Lb., 35c. 2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.80. Postpaid.

147 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 i/a Lb., 10c.
Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.

145 Early White Dent

White variety for early crop and “roasting ears.’’ Va Lb., 10c.

Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.

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, i/4 Lb,, 10c, Lb,, 25c, ' g Lb§., 45c,
5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid.

144 improved Golden Dent— Early Corn

Our Improved Golden Dent is Southern grown and adapted to
our soil. Strong grower, ears medium size, usually § per stalk,
Grain rich golden yellow color, medium-sized red ooh, 1/4 Lb,, 10e,
Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c. Postpaid,

142 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.’’ /a Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 45c. 5 Lbs., 80c.
Postpaid.

Now Some Really Good E^iWLE SOY WEANS

Soy Beans have become a standard farm
crop here in the South for hay, for green
manure, and for the seed. They have
proven their value and have earned their
value and have earned their place in our
farm planting lists. But now we have found
soybeans that are edible, of excellent qual¬
ity and flavor and perfectly adapted to our
Southern garden and Southern climate,
bringing another successful, healthful
vegetable to serve on our tables.

Edible soys have played a very important
part in Asiatic history meaning health and
strength to many millions in those areas
where grown as contrasted to even much
smaller peoples in areas where only rice
abounds.

Our plant explorers from this country have
brought many soys from Asia and have
used them both as stock plantings and as

blood lines for hybrids, and after testing
dozens and dozens are recommending only
a few.

From these few, we, of the Hastings group,
have selected from further tests right here
in the South, two varieties that we can sin¬
cerely recommend for garden use in this
great section where we serve. They are
described on the next page.

These, one early, one late, are of de¬
licious quality, rich in vitamins, rich in
proteins, and most nutritious for us all.
Not only are they easily grown — same cul¬
ture as for bush lima beans — but they are
quite resistant to disease as well as to
bean beetles and many other insects that
seriously damage other types of garden
beans.

After the beans are well formed in the

pods, they may be picked and prepared
for the table.

The pods themselves are very tough and
are inedible. To shell them easily it is
only necessary to pour boiling water over
them and to let them stand for five min¬
utes, after which they will shell out read¬
ily. The green shelled beans are cooked
the same as butter or lima beans and are
very rich, tasty and delicious with a good
tomato sauce or melted butter and season¬
ing. Those beans that are left to dry on
the plants may be threshed or beaten out
and stored for winter use.

To prepare them, they must be soaked
overnight to soften them for cooking the
same as dried peas or butter beans. In the
green shelling stage they are superb for
canning, using same methods as for butter
or lima beans. (Described on page 43.)

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INTRODUCING THE NEW EMPIRE COTTON

CERTIFIED, DELINTED AND

This new Empire cotton is fully described on page 2. The
progeny of a single outstanding stalk of Stoneville cotton growing
at trie Ga. Experiment Station several years ago. Dr. W. W.
Ballard has done a magnificent job in developing Empire for
yield, earliness, ease of picking, tensile strength and quality.

We recommend it unreservedly for the great mid-South. Sealed
100-Lb. bags only. $8.50 each. F.O.B. Atlanta.

Stoneville 2B Beats High Production Costs

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., 30c.

Delta and Pine Land New Strain 14

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.
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
I recommend Ceresan seed treatment. 1 Lb. to treat 5 bushels, 75c.

CERESAN TREATED SEED

83 bales on 61 acres — modern cotton at Hastings’ Farm

FOOD AND FEED CROPS FROM YOUR OWN

PEANUTS FOR ROASTING OR FEED

5TB Valencia Peanut

Plant 1 to 2 bus. per acre, the Spanish or
bush sort thicker than Valencia Peanuts.

FARM IN 1946

NEW EDIBLE SOY BEANS

Plant and cultivate same as lima or butter
beans. (See page 42.)

581 Spanish Peanut

The best variety for forage and fattening
crop in the South. Early, heavy bearer ;
bushes growing close, so easily cultivated.
Grains or nuts are small, skins of creamy
white color, much sweeter and finer fla¬
vored and much more free from “pops"
than the larger sorts. Best recleaned seed
stock. Postpaid — Lb., 45c. 5 Lbs., $2.00.

The Valencia, coming originally from Spain,
is a 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.

Postpaid — Lb., 45c. 5 Lbs., $2.00.

607 Early Bansei

Early, dwarf, heavily productive with pods
filled with easily cooked beans up and
down stalks. Tender, sweet and delicious.
|4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.

609 Seminole

(601) Single Plant of O-Too-Tan Soy Bean

601 O-Too-Tars 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. Lb., 35c.
2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. Postpaid.

600 Mammoth Yellow Soy

There are many varieties of the Japanese
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., 25c. 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.
i/4 Lb., 10c. Lb., 25c. 2 Lbs., 40c. 5 Lbs, 75c.

A new hybrid developed here in the South
for a very large, heavy bearing, main crop
variety to out yield them all with the most
delicious, finely flavored beans of all.
Large, late, heavily productive, Seminole
is adapted to the middle and lower sections
of the South where long seasons prevail.
i/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 45c. Postpaid.

TABLE 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., 45c. 2 Lbs., 80c.
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.

340 Large Black-Eye Peas

The standard heavy bearing, strong grow¬
ing, tall vined black-eye peas for easy
growth in the South. Pkt., 1;5c. Lb., 35c.
2 Lbs., 60c. 5 Lbs.. $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.00.

Postpaid.

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GROW MANURE ON YOUR LAND - NO NEED TO HAUL IT

CH WITH LEGUMES! Lespedeza Is a Most Valuable Crop

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
soil and prevents "washing" of hill lands. Its abundant long roots
leave much valuable 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 lbs.
Size only 50c.

502 Perennial Lespedeza for Permanence

HANDLES BETTER THAN KUDZU
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 js 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 24 inches tall the first year from seed. All kinds of stock
relish the hay and it may be closely grazed.

Broadcast 15 Lbs. per acre with a small grain crop in the fall
or after soil can be readied in spring. It is wonderful to hold
land from washing, can be grazed moderately without killing.
Can be controlled better than Kudzu. Get your start this spring
Postpaid — 1 Lb., 60c.

511 Kobe Lespedeza for the Meddle 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.

506 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. 1st, furnishing fine and cheap
midsummer pasture. Pound, 40c. Postpaid.

CROTALARIA FOR COVER

INOCULATE CROTALARIA WITH NITRAGIN. See P. 79.

510 LATE CROTALARIA SPECTABILSS — Great cover crop for
turning under, especially in the lower South. It is not recommended
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., 50c. 5 Lbs., $2.25. Postpaid.

513 EARLY CROTALARIA SPECTA8SLIS

Early strain for upper South, also especially fine for broadcasting
before last cultivation in corn or cotton in lower cotton belt
Sorry, no supplies available this year.

Legumes for Richest Hay and Soil Improvement as Well
(INOCULATE ALL THESE LEGUME CROPS — SEE PAGE 79)

500 Alfalfa — -The Aristocrat1 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, 80c. 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 September. Postpaid — Lb., 70c.
5 Lbs., $3.25.

501 Sweef Clover or Melilofus Alba

As>, 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 vari¬
ety. Hulled or cleaned seed. Postpaid — Lb., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.75.

501 Alsike Clover for Moisf 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.. 65c
5 Lbs., $3.00.

509 — WHITE DUTCH GLOVER — SEE P. 48.

SEE OUR LATESi LIST FOR LARGER QUANTITY PRICES

At the time of printing we cannot quote definite quantity prices
so consult our latest special price list for our closest figures.
We will mail you one free upon request.

(510) Crotalaria Speetabilis Quickly Makes Soil Richer

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., 75c. Post¬
paid. Write for quantity prices.

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THE SOUTH'S WONDER
Grain and Forage Crop

629 HASTINGS' 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 and by planting thickly in the
row it can be combined with the average
farm machine.

Its ability to make enormous yields of
grain (3,000 pounds and more) insures
Hegari a permanent place in our agricul¬
tural system here in the South where it
thrives so well.

Young Hegari can be moderately grazed
the same as similar forage crops, but its
great value is in its tremendous grain
production with a very small harvesting
and handling expense if combined.

Plant 10 pounds of seed per acre in drills
as for sorghum with 300-400 pounds high
grade fertilizer and clean, shallow culti¬
vation makes the crop. Postpaid. Lb.,
30c. 5 Lbs., $1.00. Write for low quan¬

tity prices.

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., 45c. 5 Lbs., $2.00. 10 Lbs., $3.50.

622 TEOS8NTE

CUT A!VD COME AGAIN HAY CROP.
FOR FORAGE— Mammoth forage plant;
Teosinte is planted after all 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. i/4 Lb., 30c. Lb., $1.00.

619 Peer! 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
— '/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 35c. 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., 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.00.

582 Upland Rice — Try Some This Year

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., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.25.

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.

CALL IT "HIGHGEAR"

(629) Hegari — The New Wonder Crop

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., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.25.

BUY RECLEANED SEED

Modern methods of seed milling elimi¬
nates practically all trash and nearly all
weed seed pests. It is positively much
cheaper to buy genuine recleaned seed
because you get more live seed for your
money.

CHICKEN CORN

G30 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 3V4 feet apart. Postpaid —
Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs., $1.25.

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." Postpaid. — Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs.,
$1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.75.

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., 45c.
5 Lbs., $2.00.

Mammoth Sunflower - Poultry Feed

C a I 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

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. i/4 Lb., 15c. Lb., 40c.
5 Lbs., $1.75. 10 Lbs., $3.25. Postpaid.

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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.

MAKE YOUR SYRUP AT HOME

With the Cane That's Sweeping the South

592 NEW DIXIE HONEY CANE

Get’ s Start of This New Wonder Cane This Year

Dixie Honey Cane grows very rank and
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, 40c. 5 Lbs., $1.50. Postpaid. Quan¬
tity prices on current price list.

590 TEXAS SEEDED CANE MAKES FINE SYRUP

Simply Sensational ! This startling new
Southern Honey Cane is by far the Sweet¬
est, finest quality sorghum cane ever be¬
fore offered for general growth thruout the
South where juice sorghums can be grown.
We have 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'
Syrup Cane and cultivated the same as that
variety.

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 leaves for fodder and produces
heavy tonnage per acre. It makes good

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.

sss HASTINGS' SYRUP CANE (EARLY)

/■'ll l+i i pa Plant on rich land during April
v — - U 1 1 Li I fcJ 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 flavor 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

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.

Prifoe Hastings’ Farm Grown Seed —
Lb., 35c. 5 Lbs. for $1.25. Order
early and be sure of a good start. See
latest price list for quantity prices.

QUAIL

Keep Your Quail Crop Growing for Peace Time Hunting

— 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 selling of shooting rights to the
hunters could supplement the regular farm
income. The success of any such program
depends on the extent to which an area
under game management can be made to
reach its maximum game population.
Whatever specialized knowledge is neces¬
sary will be gladly furnished by the Wild¬
life Rangers of the State Game and Fish
Commission of the State of Georgia or by
your County Agents. The plots desirable
for game crop are usually areas along the

borders of woods, fence corners, small
areas difficult to plow and cultivate.

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. Plant a
small strip around your fields and woods
border. Bene, because of its large produc¬
tion of seeds, is excellent for this type
of border planting. In fence corners Les-
pedeza Sericia and Sesbania (in poorly
drained spots), as well as Bene, will fur¬
nish food and cover for many birds. Plant
any of the lespedezas 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 Serica and Kudzu
are best suited as they furnish food and
cover in addition to their land building
and erosion stopping qualities. 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, State Game
and Fish Commission.)

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. 1/4 Lb., 25c. Lb., 75c.
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., 45c.

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YOU CAN HAVE A BETTER SOUTHERN LAWN

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., 60c. 5 Lbs., $2.75.

10 Lbs., $5.00. 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., 65c. 5 Lbs., $3.00.

10 Lbs., $5.50. Postpaid.

531 HASTINGS' HULLED BERMUDA

ORDER EARLY— SUPPLIES VERY MODERATE FOR 1946
PLANTING — VERY LIMITED
For Lawn and 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 impossible. 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 thru August in the mid¬
dle South. Bermuda will not germinate in cool soil. Postpaid.
Lb., $1.10. 5 Lbs., $5.00. 10 Lbs., $9.50. Price subject to change.

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
— 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 100 Lbs. of Pulverized Sheep Ma-

A good Ian

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
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
a thick, velvety lawn. Sow seed care¬
fully so not to skip spots. After broad¬
casting seed, roll the seeded surface with
a roller, or firm the surface in some other

must be frequently mowed, fed

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
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.

and watered.

Hastings’ Lawn Grass, properly planted and cared for, will make your house into "The Home Beautiful
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR OTHER VARIETIES OF GRASSES

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CHOICE SOUTHERN LAWN AND GRASS SEEDS

509 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., $1.50. 5 Lbs., $7.50.

Write for Larger Quantity Prices. Crop very short.

530 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., 80c. 5 Lbs., $3.75.

HULLED BERMUDA SEED ON PAGE 47.

545 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., 45c. 5 Lbs., $2.00. 10 Lbs., $3.50.
Write for Larger Quantity Prices.

532 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 lawns.

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 iO Lbs.
per 1,000 sq. ft. (50x20 ft.) for lawn; 50 Lbs. per ?cre for
pasture.

Hastings’ Fancy Seed— Lb., 30c. 5 Lbs., $1.25. 10 Lbs., $2.25.

Postpaid. Write for Quantity Prices.

533 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 . 70c
5 Lbs., $3.25. 10 Lbs., $6.00.

Write for Larger Quantity Prices. (Crop very short.)

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, $1.25.

ZOYSIA MATRELLA — MANILA OR WONDER GRASS

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.

Unfortunately Zoysia matrella does not make seed and we offer
> y.Vle , ck s°d from which sprigs or divisions are made to
plant the lawn. One square yard is enough for about 400 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 square yard, $6.50; 5 yards, $30.00; f.o.b. Nursery,
tor express shipment only, preferably to within 400 miles of
Atlanta for quick delivery. Shipments 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. Lb., 50c. 5 Lbs., $2.25. 10 Lbs., $4.25. Postpaid.

534 Dallis Grass — Imported Seed Only

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.

537 Johnson Gross 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., 45c. 5 Lbs., $2.00.

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. 5 Lbs., $1.50.

§48 FINEST SUDAN GRASS

MAKES HEAVY CROP OF HAY QUICKLY IN SOUTH

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., $1.00. 10 Lbs., $1.75.

558 Sweet1 Sudan— -New Sensation

Sensational new cross of regular Sudan and a disease-resistant
sorghum that tremendously increases tonnage yields for hay
or ensilage, giving greater feed value. Promises to eventually
replace regular Sudan with same culture.. Trial pound pack¬
ages only, postpaid, 50c,

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1946 VEGETABLE PLANTING CALENDAR

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

of this latitude planting will be earlier and in the upper South of
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. In sandy soils,
plant seed a little deeper, less deeply in heavy soils.

HASTINGS’ SEED PACKAGES HAVE FULL SOUTHERN CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. BEST FOR THE SOUTH.

NAME OF VEGETABLE

Seed for

50 feet
of row

How

usually

planted

Lbs. Seed
to sow
an acre

Distance

between

rows

Plants
apart
in row

Depth
to plant

Time to Plant

Ready
to Use

Artichoke, Tubers .

. Drills ....

400 lbs. . .

3I/0 ft.

. .1 ft. . . .

4-5 lbs. .

14-18 in

. In Beds . .

10 000 rts

2 ft

2 ft

3 in...

. Drills

2 ft . .

. Drills . . .

30 lbs. . . .

3-4 ft. .

.8 in. .

8-13 wks

. Drills

6 8 lbs. . .

2-3 in .

. Transplant

.14 lb .

2-3 ft. . .

IV2-2 ft .

. . Vo in. . . .

. Transplant

14 lb .

2-3 ft. . . .

'2 ft _

.Transplant

14 lb .

2-3 ft. . . .

14-24 in

. 14 in. . . .

io 000 pis

2-3 ft . .

14-24 in

.In Hills..

1 ib .

5-6 ft. . .

4 ft. . .

. Drills ....

. .3-5 lbs. . .

1-2 ft...

Cauliflower .

.Transplant

..14-1/0 lb..

.3 ft .

. . 2 ft .

. Drills ....

.i/o-1 lb.. .

2 ft .

.Transplant

. .14 lb .

2-3 ft. . .

. Drills ....

.8-10 lbs..

2 ft .

.In Hills..

. .1 lb .

4-6 ft. . .

. . .3 ft .

Collard Plants .

. . .50 ‘ .

3 ft ...

18 in. . .

Collard Seed .

.Transplant

.14-1/2 lb..

. . .2-3 ft.. .

. . .18 in.. . .

... % in. . . .

Feb. -Apr., July, Aug....

3-4 mos.

. Drills ....

3-4 ft...

.1 in .

. Transplant

1 lb .

.2 ft .

. .1/0 in _

10 lbs. . . .

3 in .

. In Hills . .

.1-2 lbs. . .

.4-5 ft. . .

3-4 ft...

Eggplant Seed .

.Transplant

..14-1/0 lb..

. .3-3V> ft.

18-24 in. . .

. . 1/0 in _

Eggplant Plants .

...24 .

. In Rows. .

..7,500 pis.

3-314 ft.

18-24 in. .

Endive .

. Drills ....

. .4-5 lbs. . .

.18 in _

. .12 in _

Fetticus, Corn Salad .

. .10-12 lbs.

.18 in _

Gherkins .

.In Hills . .

1 lb .

.4 ft .

. . .3 ft .

. In Hills . .

.4 ft .

. .4 ft .

. Drills ....

1-3 ft...

. . .6 in .

. . 1/0 in _

Horseradish Roots .

. . .50 ‘ .

. In Rows. .

. .20.000 pis

. . .3 ft .

, . .1 ft .

. . .2 in .

Kale or Borecole .

. Transplant

. . .2 ft .

... 18 in. . . .

Kohl Rabi .

. Transplant

.i/2 lb .

3-4 lbs. . .

.1-2 ft. . .

. .2 in .

Lettuce .

. .12-24 in.

Mustard .

. Drills ....

. .4-5 lbs. . .

. . .18 in _

. . .4-6 in. . .

Okra .

. Drills ....

. .10-12 lbs.

. . .3-4 ft.. .

. . .1 ft .

. . l~in .

...1 pkt. . .

1-2 ft...

Onion Plants .

... 100' _

. In Rows. .

. .60.000 pis

. . .1-2 ft.. .

... 3 in .

Onion Sets .

. . .1 lb .

8-12 bu. .

, . .1-2 ft. . .

. . .3 in .

li/o m. . .

Parsley .

. .3 lbs .

. . .12-18 in.

Parsnips . . .

.5 lbs .

. . .2 ft .

Peas, Garden .

. . . y2 lb _

60-120 lbs

. . .1-3 ft.. .

. .2 in .

Peas, Cow or Field .

. . .14 lb _

. .30-60 lbs.

. . .3 ft .

Pepper .

... 1 pkt. . .

.’14 lb. . .

. . .3 ft .

. . .2 ft .

Pe Tsai, Chinese Cabbage.

. . .1 pkt. . .

. Transplant

. .14-it, lb..

. . .3 n .

. . .2 ft .

Potatoes, Irish, Tubers...

...7% lbs..

. .500 lbs. . .

. . .3 ft .

. . .1 ft .

Potatoes, Sweet, Plants...

. . .25" .

. In Rows . .

. . .4 ft .

. . .2 ft .

5

Pumpkin .

.In Hills..

. .1-2 lbs. . .

. . .8-10 ft..

. . .4-6 ft.. .

Radish .

. Drills ....

. .8-10 lbs. .

. . .1 ft .

P^ape .

... 1 oz. . . .

. . .4-10 lbs.

. . .1-2 ft.. .

... 1 in .

. . 1/0 in. . .

Rhubarb or Pie Plant ....

. . .3 n .

. . .2 ft .

Rutabaga .

. Drills ....

. .2-4 lbs. . .

. . .3 ft .

. . .4 in .

Salsify .

. Drills ....

. .6-8 lbs. . .

... 3 in .

Spinach .

. .10-15 lbs.

. . .1-3 ft. . .

Spinach, New Zealand. . . .

.... 1 oz. . . .

. .8-10 lbs..

. . .2-3 ft.. .

... 3 in .

Squash, Summer .

. In Hills . .

. .3-4 lbs.. .

. . .4 ft .

. . .3 Vo ft.. .

Tomato .

. Transplant

. . 14 lb .

. . .3-4 ft.. .

. . .3 ft .

Tomato Plants .

. . .24 ‘ .

. . 6.000 pis.

. . .3-4 ft. . .

. . .3 ft .

Turnips .

. Drills ....

. .2-4 lbs.. .

. . .1-2 ft.. .

. . .3 in .

. . . 14 in. . . .

Turnip Greens .

. .4-6 lbs. . .

Watermelon .

.In Hills.

. .1 lb .

. . .8-10 ft..

...4-6 ft...

Grass, Lawn, 1,000 sq. ft..

.Broadcast.

. .150 lbs.. .

Sept. -Mar .

1-2 mos.

SOUTHERN HELD SEED PLANTING CALENDAR

CROP

Wt.

Bu.

Seed Acre

Time to Plant

CROP

Wt. Bu.

Seed Acre

Alfalfa .

.60

lbs. . ..

_ 20-25 lbs.. . .

. Feb., Sept.

Cowpeas .

. 60 lbs....

Artichokes, Jerusalem .

.50

lbs. . . .

Crotalaria .

... 10 lbs....

Beans, Large, Soy. . . .

60

lbs. . . .

...30-60 lbs....

Grass, Sudan .

. 40 lbs.. ..

- 25 lbs.. .

Beans, Small Soy .

60

lbs. . . .

_ 10-15 lbs.. ..

. Apr.-June

Grass, Bermuda (Hulled) .

. 20 lbs.. . .

Beans, Velvet .

. .60

lbs.. ..

....15-30 lbs....

. Apr.-June

Grass, Pasture . . . .

. . . . 50 lbs. . .

Bene .

_ 5-10 lbs.. . .

Hegari, in drills...

. 50 lbs.. ..

.... 8-10 lbs...

Buckwheat .

. .48

lbs. . . .

. 48 lbs.. .

. Mar.-Apr.

Lespedeza .

Cane, Sorghum, Forage. 50

lbs. . . .

_ 50 lbs.. . .

Millet, Golden .

. 50 lbs.. ..

. . . . 50 lbs.. .

Cane, Sorghum Syrup.

..50

lbs. . . .

_ 12-15 lbs.. . .

. Apr.-June

Millet, Pearl .

. . . . 10 lbs.. .

Chufas .

. .44

lbs. . . .

. . . .11-16 lbs.. . .

Peanuts .

. 25 lbs....

. . . 25-50 lbs.. .

Clovers, Most .

. .60

lbs. . . .

_ 10-25 lbs....

. Feb. -Oct.

Rape .

. 50 lbs.. ..

. .. 4-10 lbs....

Corn, Chicken, Broom

. .50

lbs. . . .

. . . 8-10 lbs.. . .

Sesbania .

...20-30 lbs....

Corn, Field, Roasting.

. .56

lbs. . ..

_ 7-14 lbs. . . .

Sunflower .

Time to Plant
. . Apr.-July
.. Apr.-June
. .. Apr.-June
. . May- Aug.
. . . Oct.-Mar,
. .. Apr.-June
. . . Mar.-Apr.
. . . Apr.-June
. . . Apr.-June
. .. Apr.-June
. . . Aug.-June
... May-July
. . . Apr.-June

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1946 FLOWER SEED PLANTING TABLE

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 flower seeds
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, Texas.
South of this latitude planting will be earlier and in the upper
South of course later. New York-Chicago latitude averages about
one month later; Ohio River territory about 15 days later.

Depth of planting may be slightly varied with soil density — that
is, on light or sandy soils seeds are planted slightly deeper than
on heavy or clay soils. The calendar is based on medium garden
or medium loamy soils.

For earliest flowers for home or market, plants heed protection
from late frosts and grow off much faster in loamy, well fertilized
and prepared soil. Granulated Peat Moss, spread lightly over the
seed bed, flats or pans, protects young seedlings from sun and dry¬
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; 3, February, etc.

★ Following name denotes flowers suitable for rock gardens, which may be planted from seeds. Others may also be used.

NAME

Height ol
Plant

Shape of
Plant

Color of
Flowers

Good Cut
Flowers

Pest

Use

Locatio n
Sun-Shady

Months to
Plant

Montiis to
Transplant

lllooming

Months

. G- 9 in.. .

. .trailing-. .

. 6-10

. . .bushy. . .

. blue, white

. yes ....

. . bedding. .

. 1-4 _

. 4-5 _

. 6-11

. . 2-12 in.. .

. . .3-4. . .

. 5-11

. ..8-5 _

. 6-10

. . 8-15 in.. .

. . .3-5 _

. 6-10

18 in...

. . . bushy . . .

.light blue.

. yes ....

. . .3-5 _

. thin . . .

. 6-10

. . 3- 5 ft.. .

. . .2-4. 9 . .

. .3-5, 10-11.

. 5- 6

. . .erect ....

. .2-4, 7-9.

.4-5, 9-10. .

. 5- 9

.8-10 ft .

. . .vine .

. . . . yes .

. . .3-6. . . .

. . . thin .

. 7-10

.li/2- 5 ft.. .

... bushy .. .

. 3-5 _

. 6-10

. .24-48 in.. .

. . branchy . .

. . .8-9. . .

_ 10-11. . .

_ _ _ .5- 6

. .18-2-1 in. .

. . .bushy . . .

. 3-5 _

. 4-5 _

. 6-11

. . 6- Sin...

. . .2-4, 9. . .

. .3-5, 10-11.

. 5- 9

. .12-30 in.. .

. . . bushy. . .

. . . .1-6. . . .

. 4-5 _

. 6-11

. . 8-10 ft.. .

. 4-5 _

. thin. . .

. 6-10

. .18-30 in.. .

. . . .erect. . .

. 3-5 _

. 4-5 _

. 6-10

15 ft...

. 4-5 .

. 6-10

_ 3 ft .

. . .3-6. . .

. . .thin .

. 5- 6

. .10-12 in.. .

... bushy . . .

. ves ....

. 3-4 _

. thin. . .

. 6- 9

12 in...

. . . bush v . . •

_ 3-5 _

. 5- 7

12 in.. .

. 5-10

. . 3- 8 in. .

. . . .erect. . .

. no .

_ 2-5 .

_ 5-6 .

. ornamental

. . 12-3G in. . .

. 1-4 _

. 3-5 _

. 6-11

1-4 .

. 6-10

10 ft. . .

. . .3-4 _

. . 5 .

. C- 7

. .12-18 in.. .

. . .bushy. . .

. 3-4 _

. thin. . .

. 6- 9

. .10-12 in.. .

. . branchy . .

. yes ....

. .edging. . .

_ 2-4, 9. . .

.3-5, 10-11. .

. 4- 5

. .30-72 in. . .

.... erect . . .

. 2-3 _

. 4-5 _

. 7-11

.. 24 in...

_ 2-3, 9. . .

. . .3-5, 10. . .

. 8-10, 5

. .18-42 in.. .

...3 9 _

. 4-5 _

. 6- 7

. . 25 ft _

. 3-5 _

. 7-10

. .18-36 in.. .

. 2-3 _

Celosia, HHA .

. 3-5 _

. thin . . .

. 6-11

. .24-36 in.. .

. 6- 9

. . .2-4, 7-9. . .

. .4-5, 9-10. .

. 4, 5

. . 8-10 in. . .

_ 2-4, 9. . .

. . .4-5, 10. . .

. 6- 9

Chrysanthemum, HA ....

. .24-36 in.. .

. 3-5 _

. thin. . .

. 7-11

Clarkia, HA .

. .15-30 in.. .

. 3-5 _

_ 6-10

. .36-4,8 in.. .

. 4-5 _

. 7-11

12 in...

_ 2-4, 9. . .

. . .4-5, 10. . .

. 4-6

. .15-30 ft _

9

. 6- 8

. .12-24 in.. .

. 2-3 _

. . .4-5. . .

_ 2-4, 9. . .

. . .4-5, 10. . .

. 6-10

Cornflower, HA, HP....

. . 1- 3 ft.. .

. ..11, 12, 1.. .

. 6- 9

7-11

Crctalaria, TA .

. .2-3 y, ft.. .

. 3-5 .

. . . . .4-6 _

. 6- 9

. .3-5, 7-9. . .

.4-6, 9-10. .

. . .6- 9

Cuphea, TA .

10 in. . .

. . . bushy . . .

. no ... .

. .bedding. .

. 4-5 _

. . . .thin. . . .

. 7-10

Cynoglossum HA, HHP.

. .18-24 in.. .

. . border. . .

. 5-11

Cypress Vine, TA .

. .10-18 ft. . . .

. 6-11

.7-11

2-3 8. . .

. .3-4 10. .

. . .5-10

. .tall. _

. .1-3, 8. . .

. . .3-4, 10. .

. 5-7, 10

Dianthus, HA, HP* .

. . 4-13 in. . .

_ 3-5 _

. thin. . .

Didiscus. TA .

. .24-30 in.. .

. 2-3 _

. 4-5 _

. 6-11

Digitalis, HB-IIP .

. .30-48 in.. .

.... erect. . .

. . .many -

. yes -

. .border. . .

. . .shady. . .

_ 2-3. 8. . .

. . . .3-4, 10. .

. . .5- 7

Dimorphotheca, HA*...

. . 8-12 in.. .

. yes ....

. .border. . .

. 3-5 _

. 4-0. . . .

. 6-10

10 ft...

. 4-5 _

. 6- .8

Dusty Miller, HP .

. .18-24 in.. .

_ 2-4 .

_ 4-5 .

Echinops, HP .

. . 3- 4 ft.. .

.blue .

. yes ....

. . .2-4, 7-9. .

. .3-5, 9-10. .

. 6- 8

Echium, TA .

12 in.. .

... no ... .

_ 4-5 _

. 7- 9

. .12-18 in.. .

_ 3-4 _

. 7- 8

Eschscholtzia, HA* .

. .10-12 in. . .

. 6- 9

Euphorbia. TA, HA .

.. 2- 4ft...

. . .4-5, 2-4. .

.... t h i n ... .

Feverfew, HTTP .

. .18-24 in.. .

. 7-11

Flax, HA. HP .

. .12-30 in . .

, . .3-8. 7-9. . .

. 5-10

. . . shady. . .

3-4

4-5 10

Four O’Clock, HA .

. .24-30 in.. .

Gaillardia. HP, HA .

. 2-4 _

Geranium, TP .

... .1 ft .

_ 3-5 .

. . .thin .

. . .4-10

Gerbera, HHP* .

. .12-15 in.. .

. . .2-4, 7-8. . .

. . .4-5, 8-9. . .

. 5-11

Geum, HP * .

. .12-18 in.. .

. . .tufty _

. . .2-4, 7-9. .

. .3-5, 9-10. .

. 1- 7

. . .3-5 _

. 6-10

Globe Amaranth, TA*..

. .12 18 in.. .

. 4-5 _

. 7-10

Godetia, A .

. . 12-1,8 in. . .

. 6-10

Gourds, TA .

...8-10 ft...

. . .vine .

. .fruits. . . .

- . . .yes .

. .sunny. . . .

. . . .4-6 .

. . .thin .

. 8-10

Index to all flower seed on page 98. Treat seed with Semesan to protect them from soil borne diseases. Small package 10c. Postpaid.

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NAME

Height of
Plant

Shape of
Plant

Color off
Flowers

Good Cat
Flowers

Best

Use

Location

Sun-Shady

Months to
Plant

Months to
Transplant

Blooming

Months

Gypsophila, HA* .

. .1S-24 in.. .

. . branchy . .

. .4-5 _

Gypsophila, HP .

H/o- 3V> ft.. .

. . branchy . .

white, pink .

. 6- 8

Helianthus, A .

. . . . yes .

. . . .3-5 .

. . .7- 9

Helichrysum, HA .

, .2-1-311 in. . .

. . .bushy . . .

...many....

. 2-4 _

. 4-5 _

. 6-10

Heliopsis, HP .

. . . yellow. . .

...2-4, 7-9

3-5, 9-10. .

. 6- 9

Heliotrope, TP .

. IS- 24 in.. .

. fair _

. 2-5 _

_ 4-5 _

. 5-11

Hibiscus, TP .

. .24-60 in...

. . branchy. .

. . .several. .

. fair. . .

.specimen .

. . . sunny . . .

. 3-4 _

. thin . . .

. 6- 9

Hollyhock, HP, HA .

. . 5- 8 ft.. .

_ 2-3, 8. . .

. . .3-4, 10. .

. 6- 9

Honesty, HA .

18 in. . .

. 2-4 _

Hop, Japanese, HHA . .

.10-20 ft.. .

.... vine. . . .

. . . var. lvs. .

. no .

. . .shade. . .

. . . sunny . . .

. 4-5 _

. thin . . .

. . .var. lvs.

Hunnemania, TA .

24 in...

. 4-5 _

. 0-10

Ice Plant, TA .

.5-11

Ivy, Kenilworth, HP

36 in.. .

Jerusalem Cherry, TP. .

... .1 ft .

.red fruit. .

. . . .no. . . .

. pot ....

_ 2-5 .

. thin .

. 8-12

Job’s Tears, HA .

2-3 ft. .

. . .4-5

Kochia, TA .

. 3-1. . .

. . 9-11

Lantana, HA .

.24-36 in.. .

. 2-4. . .

. . .6-11

Larkspur, HA .

. . .tall. . .

_ 10-4 _

. . .6-10

Lathyrus, HP .

. (1-12 ft.. .

. . . .vine. . . .

pink, white

. yes. . . .

. . blanket . . .

.. .sunny. . .

. 1-4 _

. 3-4. . . .

. 6-10

Lily, HP .

. . 3-0 ft.. .

. . .either. . .

. .2-4, 8-10. .

11-4 2nd yr

. 6- 7

Linaria Maroecana, HA *

. 3-5 _

. . .6-10

Linuin, HA, HP A .

. .12-30 in.. .

...2-8, 7-9...

thin 4 9

. 5-10

Lobelia, TA ★ .

. . .3-4. . .

3.5

6-10

Lupine, HA, HP .

.2 1-30 in.. .

. . . .erect. . .

. . .several. .

. yes -

. . border. . . .

. . .shady. . .

. 4-5... .

. thin. ..

. 6- 9

Lychnis, HP .

. .24-36 in.. .

.... red .

.... ves. . . .

...2-4, 7-9.

3-5 9-10..

. 5- 8

Marigold, A* .

. 8-48 in. . .

. . .3-5 _

4-5

. 6-11

Matthiola, HA .

. .13-24 in.. .

. 3-5 _

. 5- 9

Mignonette, TA* .

. 4-5 _

. 6- 8

Mimulus, TP* .

3-4

4-5

6- 8

Mina Lobata, HHA .

. .15-20 ft.. .

. .white. . . .

. 2-4 _

4-5. . .

. 7-10

Moonflower, TA .

3-5

4-8

6-11

Morning Glory, TA, P...

.20-50 ft.. . .

... many . . .

. 3-5 _

.’. .thin.'.'

. 6-11

Nasturtium, TA* .

. 12 in. 8 ft. .

_ ;4-6 _

. 5-11

Nemesia, HHA .

. . several . . .

. . .3-5 .

. 6- 9

Nemophila, HA* .

_ 3-5 _

. 6- 7

30-42 in .

Nierembergia, HHP .

. .12-15 in.. .

.lavender. .

. .bedding. .

pt. shady. .

. 4 .

. . .thin _

. 7-10

Nigella, HA .

. . 1S-24 in. . .

. 3-5 _

. 6- 8

. .24-36 in.. .

. 3-4 _

. 5- 9

Pansy, HHP * .

. . 4- 6 in.. .

. . .any .

_ 1 -3. 9. . .

. . .3-4, 10. .

_ 4-6, 10

Passion Flower, TP ...

15 ft. . .

. . .2-3 _

Pentstemon, HHP .

. .18-30 in.. .

. .2-4, 7-9. .

4-5 9-10. .

. 6- 9

Petunia, HA-TP .

. .9-24 in. . . ,

. . .2-5 _

4-5 _

. 5-11

Phacelia, HA* .

. .12-18 in.. .

. . . . blue. . . .

. .edging. . .

. . . sunny . . .

. 2-5 _

. 5-10

Phlox. HHA, HP* .

. .12-36 in.. .

. 3-5 _

. 6- 9

Phvsalis, HP .

. .18-24 in.. .

. .drying. . .

...2-4, 7-9.

3-5 9-10. .

. . . .2nd yr.

Phvsostegia, HP .

. . 3-4 ft.. .

. . . . lilac ....

. . border . . .

... .any ... .

_ 2-4. 9. . .

. . .3-5, 10. . .

. 6- 9

Platycodon, HP .

. .18-30 in.. .

. blue, white

. . . border. . .

. . .2-4, 7-9. . .

. .4-5, 9-10. .

. 6- 7

Poppy, HA, HP .

. .24-60 in. . .

. i-4 _

. 6- 9

Portulaca, TA .

. 4-5 _

thin. . .

. 6-10

Pvrethrum, HP* .

. .12-24 in.. .

. . . several . .

. . . border . . .

. . .sunny . . .

. . .2-4. 7-9. .

. .4-5, 9-10. .

. 5- 6

Queen Anne’s Lace, A. . .

_ 2 ft .

. .sunny. . . .

_ 3-5 .

. 6- 9

Ricinus, TA .

. 5-10 ft.. . ,

. 4-5 _

.big leaves

Rudbeckia, HA .

. . 2- 3 ft.. .

. . .3-5 _

. 6-11

Rudbeckia, HP .

. . 3- 4 ft.. .

_ 2-4, 9. . .

. . .3-5, 10. . .

. 6-11

.18-30 in.. .

. 3-5 _

.4-5 _

. G-ll

Salvia, _TA, HP .

.24-42 in.. .

. . .bushy. . .

. red, blue. .

. . . .yes -

. .bedding. .

. . . sunny . . .

. 3-5....

. 4-5. . . .

. G-ll

. . 4- 6 in...

. . .yellow. . .

. 4-5 _

. 6-10

. .24-30 in.. .

. 4-7 _

. . .6 9 _

. 6- 9

. . . sunny . . .

_ 3-5 _

. . .4-5 _

. 6-11

.10-12 ft _

.. .sunny .. .

. 6-10

12-18 in.. .

2-3 . .

3-4 _

. 4- 6

...2-4, 7-9

3-5 9-10..

. 5-10

. .18-30 in. . .

. 3-5 _

4-6 _

. 6-10

.21-30 in.. .

. 3-5 _

. 4-5 _

. 6- 8

. .18-24 in.. .

...2-4, 7-9.

3-5, 9-10. .

. 5-10

.48-72 in.. .

. . .4-5. . .

. 7- 8

. . 4- 8 ft.. .

. . .12-3 _

. 3- 6

Sweet Sultan, HA .

. 24-33 in.. .

. . . border. . .

. .11, 12. 1-5.

. 5- 7

12-24 in. . .

1 1

. . 3-4 _

. 5- 6

. . .8, 18 in.. .

.. .edging. . .

. . .sunny. . .

. . .3-5, 7-9. .

_ thin _

. 6-11

. 4- 5 ft.. .

. 6-11

. . 4- 6 ft.. .

. 4-6 _

. 7-11

. .10-12 in.. .

. 2-5 .

. 4-6 _

. 5-11

. . 3- 4 ft.. .

_ 2-4. 9. . .

. . .4-5, 10. . .

. 8-11

. . 6-10 in.. .

. . edging. . .

. . .sunny . . .

. 2-5 _

. 3-5 _

. 6-10

. .10-36 in. . .

. . .erect ....

.... blue. .. .

. yes ....

. .border. . .

... sunny .. .

...2-4. 7-9.

. .3-5, 9-10. .

. 6- 9

15-18 in . .

. 2-5 _

. . .4-5 _

. 6-1 1

Viola HA HP*

.... any ... .

...2-4, 8-9.

. .3-5, 10-11.

. 4-10

. 3-4 .

. 5- 7

. .12-18 in. . .

. 3-5 _

. 4-5 _

. 6- 7

. 2- 3 ft

. 4-5 _

. 6-11

Zinnia, HHA .

. .24-36 in.. .

... bush v . . .

. . .many. . . .

. yes ....

. .bedding. .

. . . sunny . . .

. 3-5

. 4-6. . . .

. 6-11

HASTINGS' FRESH DATED SEEDS FOR SOUTHERN SOILS AND CLIMATE

Several flowers listed above are temporarily
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 involving 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

unavailable and are not offered this year!

position to serve your needs than ever before and with the many
new and interesting flowers you can depend on being up to date
with the finest seeds available anywhere in the seed world.
Hastings’ Seeds are all pre-tested in our own laboratories and
are dated as well for your garden’s protection. Whether you
choose the old favorites or the new All-America selections, you
get the best strains for Southern climate directly from Hastings.

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"*Dcxte Stn,am" Seedd

ARE SELECTED SPECIALLY FOR SOUTHERN GARDENS

In over fifty years of experience in serving
Southern gardeners we have consistently
bred and selected strains as well as varie¬
ties of flowers and vegetables that are
best suited and acclimated to our South-

Attractive Plantings Call for the Finest,

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).

Truest, Most Uniform — Hastings’ Strains — of

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.

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.

Direefioms ora Peekefs

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, M inch
deep, and those the size of a pea, % of an
inch or more. Get a piece of lath (it would
be better if planed smooth) about two feet

Hastings’ Seeds Make the Finest Gardens

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 flatwfse
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 Ysrieties

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.

STRA8NS are frequently mentioned. After
a new variety is introduced, good seed
growers select ideal plants for seed stocks.
These develop ideal or improved strains.
Bach 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.

Formal Garden of Pleasing Beauty, Using Edging Plants for Outlines— Beds of Perennials, Bulbs and Annual Flowers.
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ABRONIA h ha.

More commonly called “California” or “Sand Verbena."
Especially adapted to the light, sandy and clay lands of
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.

AGERATUM H H A. FINE FOR BORDERS

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.
4142 BLUE MEXICAN— 12 in. Pkt., 10c.

4148 WHITE IMPERIAL— 12 in. tall. Packet, 10c.
+ 4152 BLUE BALL — 4 in. Pkt., 25c.

4144 NEW MIDGET BLUE— 1940 All-America Silver-
Medal Winner. 3-4 in. Low compact plant covered with
small azure blue flowers. Pkt., 35c.

ALYSSUM H HA. HP. MASSES OF BLOOM
Free flowering, mostly annuals of quick growth, begin¬
ning to bloom in early spring and continuing for a long
time. Excellent for borders and flower beds, as they are
of close, compact growth and even in height. All are' cov¬
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. !/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

*4220 LILAC QUEEN — 6 in. Deep lilac. Compact growth.
New! Pkt., 10c. |/2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

*4214 LITTLE GEM — i to 6 in. white. Compact growth.
Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

4217 SWEET ALYSSUM— 12 in., white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.
+ 4226 PERENNIAL ALYSSUM— Saxatile Compactum.
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.
|/2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

AMARANTHUS TA. VERY SHOWY

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. Zz Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

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., 15c. 1/4 Oz., 45c. Oz., $1.40.

ANAGALLIS H H A. QUITE COLORFUL

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.

(4232) Amaranthus
Caudatus, 10c

(4245) Amaranthus Molten Fire 4280 GRANDIFLOP.A MIXED — -Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 45c.

California Mixed Wild Flowers

As most California flowers do exceedingly
well in Southern Gardens this glorious
mixture of 30 choicest varieties should be
literally a bower and riot of color for a
mixed flower bed, or for roadside and
vacant lot plantings. A lovely range of
color to brighten any situation and make
beautiful almost any unsightly place.
5070 — Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 30c. Oz., 50c.

MIXED FLOWER GARDEN

A grand mixture of nearly 100 varieties
bf easily grown annuals for the children's
garden, for school gardens, roadside
plantings, or for beautifying vacant prop¬
erty. Many reseed themselves to come
back for many years, making a real in¬
vestment in beauty. A treasure chest for
Garden Clubs in civic projects.

7840— Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c. '/4 Lb., $1.50.
Lb., $5.00. Postpaid.

(4152) Ageratum Blue Ball, 25c

* (4212) Alyssum, Carpet of Snow, 10c

(4217) Sweet Alyssum for Borders, 10c

(4280) Anagallis Grandiflora, Pimpernel, 10c

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much finer flowers and plants indoors
and outdoors. We recommend it to you.
30 tablets, 25c. 75 for 50c. 200 for $i. 00.
Postpaid.

4410 PARADISE ROSE — Rust-Resistant. Pink.

liest of all clear rose pinks. New. Pkt., 40c.

Love-

(4400) Tall Maximum, Super
Giant Snapdragons, 25c

AQUI LEG! A-— COLUMBINE (Plants, P. 7o>

HP. Prolific bloomers, choicest cut-flowers on long,
wiry stems. Garden and border subject; about the easi¬
est perennial to start from seed. Light, airy foliage,
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,
(4470) Aquilegia — Columbine, 35c transplanting outside in early spring.

Our Long Spurred Hybrids

4472 BLUE SHADES — Long Spurred Hybrids. Pkt., 35c.
1/16 Oz., 50c. '/4 Oz., $1.60.

4470 HASTINGS’ LONG SPURRED HYBR I DC— Mixed
Colors, with long spurs, finest Columbines in existence.
Pkt., 35c. 1/16 Oz., 50c. !/4 Oz., $1.60.

ANCHUSA HA. 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.

4262 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. Vz Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
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
s. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60. Oz., $1.00.

CORAL Y5NE— C8b. Antigonort 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.
14 Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c. Tubers, $1 ea. 3 for $2.50. (Page 73).

Anchusa, Cape Forget-Me-Not

ARCTOT IS- -AFRICAN DAISY ha.

AFRICAN DAISIES — Appearing like refined and colorSl
Shasta Daisies and about the same size, these 2-ft.
branching plants with dandy cutting flowers are summer
bloomers.

ANTH IMIS— 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. tail; fine for cutting.
Packet, 10c. 14 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

(4420) Snapdragon Rosalie
Rust-Resistant, 40c

(4334) Anthemis Kelwayi, 10c

4524 — GRANDIS — White, blue under petals. Striking and
lovely contrast. Pkt., 10c. 14 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

4520 HYBRIDS — Hastings' beautiful autumn colors for
something exquisitely different. New art shades mixed
Pkt., 45c.

4420 ROSALIE — Rust- Resistant. Rose Pink. Newest
Mk 1940 All-America winner. Huge spikes of intense
rose pink. Pkt., 40c.

4411 YELLOW GIANT — Rust-Resistant. Yellow. Richest
yellow, gracefully placed on many base-branching
spikes. Packet, 40c.

Largest and lallest of all
Antirrhinums

ARMERIA— SEA PINKS 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
crimson flowers, suitable for cutting.

4565 FORMOSA HYBRIDS — Pkt., 15c.
1/4 Oz., 80c.

NEWEST GIANT SNAPDRAGONS

HHP; treat as HA. Maximum Snapdragons
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
borders. Sow very early in boxes or
frames, transplanting in sunny position
outside when soil is warm. Give loamy,
well-drained soil and plenty of water; set
plants 1 ft. apart. Easily grown,
DWARF— LARGE FLOWERED — 12 in.
Tall; Need No Staking. Very practical
garden snapdragons for bedding effect.
4430 DWARF R UST- RES I STANT MIXED
— Finest Nanum Grandiflorum varieties in
our color balanced formula mixture.
Pkt., 20c. 1/4 Oz., $1.25. Oz., $4.00.

TALL MAXIMUM, SUPER GIANTS. 2-3 ft.

Varieties come 80 per cent or better, true
to color. Newest rust-resistant varieties.

*r£4400 MAXIMUM R UST-R ES I STANT
® MIXED — Certificate of Honor, 1935
All-America Selections. Finest tall, Snap¬
dragons, now about 85% ‘'rust-proof” and
latest improved strains. No rust has been
found on them in our plantings. Pkt., 25c.
Zb Oz., 90c. 1/4 Oz., $1.50. Oz., $4.80.

4403 ALASKA — Rust- Resistant. White.
Finest new white. Many base branching
stems to each plant. Pkt., 40c.

4402 APPLE BLOSSOM— Rust-Resistant.
Pink. Huge rosy pink with white throat.
Long, base-branching stems. Packet, 40c.

4408 CRIMSON — Rust Resistant. Long blood red spikes
with Mammoth florets. Pkt., 40c.

4409 LOVELINESS — Rust- Resistant. Soft Pink. Full

soft rose pink to excite thrills from everyone. Pkt., 40c.

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YOU CAN GROW THESE WILT - RESISTANT ASTERS

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.

American Branching Asters

WILT-RESISTANT — A type of very strong growing
Asters, blooming in late July and August. 24-30 in.

4630 MIXED COLORS— Branching. Pkt., 10c. i/4 Oz.,

35c. Oz., $1.10.

4631 PURPLE— Pkt., 10c. '/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

4632 AZURE BLUE— Pkt., 10c. l/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

4636 PEERLESS P I N K— Pkt. . 10c. i/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

4638 SENSATION SCA R LET— Pkt. , 10c. /4 Oz., 40c.

4639 WHITE— Pkt., 10c. |/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

Giant Crego Asters

Wl LT- RESISTANT— Full double, feathery appearance.

4650 GIANT CREGO MIXED— Pkt., 10c. '/4 Oz., 35c.

Oz., $1.10.

New Early Giant Wilt-Resistant

•-Tf- 4695 LIGHT BLUE— 1939 All-America.
jMt New, huge giant flowered type into
which full wilt-resistance has been bred.
Very lovely clear light blue, daintily
plumed. Pkt., 25c. '/a Oz., 50c. 'A Oz., 90c.

4696 PEACH BLOSSOM— Another superb
new wilt-resistant giant. Opens white,
later flushing lavender pink. Pkt., 25c.
i/8 Oz., 50c. A Oz., 90c.

4697 ROSE MARIE. Rich new rose pink
giant. Perfect! Pkt., 35c. '/s Oz., 70c.

Giant California Sunshine Asters

New; entirely different type. Full centers
of tubular petals, creating charming one
color tint contrasting with long; wavy outer
petals of another color. Not wilt-resistant.

4710 MIXED COLORS— Pkt. ,20c. '/eOz. ,40c.

New Early Beauty Asters

WILT -RESISTANT— Profuse bearers of
fully doubled flowers, stocky compact

4640 EARLY BEAUTY MIXED— All shades.
Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

4641 AZURE FAIRY BLUE— Packet, 15c.
i/s Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.

4642 EARLY DEEP ROSE. Pkt., 15c.
i/s Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.

4643 CRIMSON— Packet, 15c. '/s Oz., 35c.

4644 PURPLE — Pkt., 15c. '/s Oz., 35c.

Oz., $2.00.

4647 SEPTEMBER BEAUTY PINK —
Pkt., 15c. '/a Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.

4649 EARLY BEAUTY WHITE — Pkt., 15c.
i/s Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.

(4695) Early Giant Light Blue, 25c
All-America Winner

(4700) From Hastings’ Unrivaled Mixed
Asters, 10c

Cactus To Grow From Seed

5050. Mixed. Easily grown fancy assort¬
ment. Start in boxes same as other seed.
Transplant to pots or boxes or outdoors
after fc-ost, using a well-drained sandy
loam soil. Fancy dwarf. Pkt., 25c.

4700 Hastings' Unrivaled Mixed Asters ta.

W I LT - RES ISTANT — Over 20 varieties of the finest wilt-
resistant asters grown. Pkt., 10c. /2 Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

BARTONIA AUREA

4825 TA. Easily grown 2 ft. annual for
sunny beds. Bright yellow, single, fragrant,
star like flowers in summer, Pkt., 10c.

*BRACHYCOME

4950 SWAN RIVER DAISY. H H A. 10 in.
flwf.rf, daisy-like, blue, White and laven¬
der flowers, Pkt., 10c.

BALSAM-TOUCH-ME-NOT ta.

4770 HASTINGS’ ROYAL PRIZE— Camel¬
lia Flowered Mixed. A new, modern and
lovely version of an old-fashioned flower
that was a genuine favorite of grand¬
mother's colorful and delightful garden.
The pods which form, suddenly pop open,
when touched, scattering the seed contents
in every direction. Large, double flowers
in abundance. Pkt., 10c. '/g Oz., 60c.

Oz., $1.00.

CLB, BALLOON VINE ta.

4750 Cardiospermum — 10-15 ft. Rapid grow¬
er. Small white flowers followed by inflated
seed pods. Pkt., 10c.

CSb. Scarlet Runner Bean ta.

4845 6 ft. A true pole bean having brilliant
scarlet decorative flowers in large sprays.

Pkt., 10c. '/a Lb., 25c.

Calendulas for Early Spring Gardens

(4770) Royal Prize Balsam, 10c.
(Touch-me-not)

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., 50c.

5112 BALL’S GOLD IMP.— Finest type; special florists' strain of
richest deep golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

5113 BALL’S LEMON (Queen). Florists’ strain golden yellow, dark
center. Pkt., 10c, Oz., 80c.

5114 BALL’S ORANGE IMP. — Florists’ strain of richest orange.
Large uniform rounded double flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

5115 CAMPF1 RE— Improved. Rich orange with scarlet sheen.
Packet, 10c. /-> 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., 80c.

5124 ORANGE KING — Florists’ strain; dark reddish orange with
darker center. Flatter and darker than The Ball. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5125 ORANGE SHAGGY— 1935 All-America. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5127 SUNSHINE — Chrysantha. 1934 All-America Gold Medal Winner.
Clear buttercup yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

CALUOPSSS FOR SUNNY SUMMER BEDS

ANNUAL COREOPSIS— HA. Bright showy annuals.

5133 GOLDEN CROWN — Drummondi. Semi-double dwarf; V/2 to 2
ft.; richest gold-yellow. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5140 TALL MIXED— All colors; 2-3 ft. high. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 35c.,
5146 SPLENDENS — Hastings’ tall golden yellow single annual with
dark brown center. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

COREOPSIS hp. THE BURST OF THE SUN

5683 DOUBLE SUNBURST — Golden self color; 2%-in. blooms on
long stems. Pkt., 10c. /g Oz., 70c. Oz., $1.20.

5685 MAYFIELD GIANT— HP. Superb cut-flower and showy bor¬
der plant. Rich golden yellow. Pkt., 10c.

(5127) Calendula Sunshine, 10c

&Vv/ V” .'J'*

(5146) Calilopsis Splendens, 10c

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(5190) Cup-And-Saucer Bells

(5390) Cornflower — Batchelor’s Button, 10c

SHOWY GARDEN
CANDYTUFT

HA. HP. Showy, branching plants, bearing terminal
clusters of beautiful flowers in a wide range of colors.
5230 MIXED— All shades. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

5234 DARK CR I MSON— Pkt., 10c.

5236 FLESH PINK— Flesh. Pkt., 10c.

5238 LAVENDER— Lilac. Pkt., 10c.

5246 ROSE CA R D I N A L— Rosy red. Pkt., 10c.

5247 WHITE— Pure white. Pkt., 10c.

5253 GIANT HYACINTH FLOWERED WHITE— Extra
select strain. Largest and best. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

★ 5255 PERENNIAL CANDY TUFT — Iberis sempervi-
rens. Dwarf, hardy evergreen, 6 to 10 in. high. Fine for
rock gardens and borders. Crop failure. Sorry!

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.

5260 — Mixed — Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

CANTERBURY BELLS (Plants, p. 70)

5170 ANNUAL CANTERBURY BELLS
MIXED — 1933 Gold Medal Winner. 2-2%
ft. tall, 6-8 flower spikes per plant. Blooms
in 6 months. Great. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

5171 ANGELUS BELL— HA. 1934 Award
of Merit. Violet-blue. Pkt., 10c.

5175 WEDDING BELL— Exquisite white.
Pkt., 10c.

5174 LIBERTY BELL— HA. 1934 Award
of Merit. Violet-blue. Pkt., 10c. Va Oz., 40c.
5190 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., 15c. i/4 Oz., 75c. Oz., $2.00.

CLB. CARDINAL CLIMBER

(5360) Celosia — Chinese Woolflower, 10c

(5280) Carnation, Enfant de Nice, 45c

5275 IPOMOEA QUAMOCLIT SCHLOTE-

R I — 25 ft. Vigorous climber with fern like
foliage covered with small cardinal red
morning glory flowers until frost. Pkt., 25c.

HARDY CARNATIONS

5310 MARGUERITE — An everblooming
Carnation, blooming in 4 months from
seed. Mixed Colors — Pkt., 15c.

5290 HASTINGS’ DOUBLE GIANTS —
These grand Carnations will come into
bloom in six months from seed. Mixed
Colors — Pkt., 25c. Vs Oz., 80c.

5292 CARDINAL RED — SPARKLER —
Richest red. Pkt., 35c. '/a Oz., 90c.

5298 ROSE PINK— THE PEARL— Opens
with lilac tint. Pkt., 35c. Vs Oz,, 90c.
5294 WHITE — JEANNE DIONIS — Pure
white. Extra fine. Pkt., 35c. Vs Oz., 90c.
5296 YELLOW — MARIE CHABAUD — A
real primrose yellow. Pkt., 35c. Vs Oz., 90c.
5280 NEW ENFANT DE NICE — About
90% come double; larger than Double
Giants and well branched. Magnificent for
outdoor use. Mixed — Pkt., 45c. Vs Oz., $1.20.

CELOSIA, COCKSCOMB hha.

5370 CELOSIA CR ISTATA— “Cockscomb,”
so popular for the fiery red and rich yellow
velvety heads. Dwarf. Mixed. Pkt., 15c.
i/4 Oz., 60c. Oz., $2.00.

5380 CELOSIA PLUMOSA — Heads in¬
stead of being close are loose and feathery.
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. % Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
5360 CHINESE WOOLFLOWER — Celosia
Childsii. Scores of branches, each bearing
a ball of scarlet or gold wool. Pkt., 10c.
1/4 Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

CERASTSUM

5455 SNOW IN SUMMER— Hardy Peren¬
nial. White. Miniature % in. daisy-like
flowers cover the whole plant early in sea¬
son. Pkt., 15c.

KOREAN CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Seed not available this year. See plants on
page 71.

(5253) Giant Hyacinth Flowered Candytuft

CENTA UREAS — 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., 50c. 1/4 Lb., $1.50.

5392 BLUE BOY CORNFLOWER— Double
flowered, blue. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5393 NEW PINKIE CORNFLOWER— Dou¬
ble Rose Pink. New. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5396 RED BOY CORNFLOWER— A strik¬
ing, new, ruby red. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5398 BLACK BOY CO R N F LOWE R— Deep¬
est maroon. New novelty. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5400 SNOW MAN CORNFLOWER — All
white. Very lovely. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

COLLECTION— 1 PKT. EACH— ABOVE
5 named Varieties (Value 50c) for 35c.

5410 JUBILEE GEM — 1937 All-America

Dwarf blue. Pkt., 15c.

5415 DUSTY MILLER— White Leaved, Cen-
taurea Gymnocarpa. Silvery leaves, used
for bedding. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5420 SWEET SULTAN— Centaurea Imper¬
ial is. Long-stemmed, 2% in. blossoms; fra¬
grant. Mixed Colors — Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.00.

ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS

HA. Grow easily from seed.

5480 SINGLE TRICOLOR MIXED— Three
colors in each flower in pleasing, yet strik¬
ing contrasts. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

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., 40c„

(5480) Single 1 ricolor Chrysanthemums, 10c

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CHEERY COSMOS ARE SO EASY TO CROW!

(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. Vn Oz., 45c.

COIX— JOB'S TEARS

5630 JOB’S TEARS — Lachrymae. Orna¬
mental seeds that are used for beads
borne on grassy like plants. Pkt., 10c.

CYNOGLOSSUM

CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT — H HA.
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 blue.
Early. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.

5814 PINK CYNOGLOSSUM— Bright pink.
Late. Pkt., 10c. V2 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.

Cynoglossum — Blue or Pink, 10c

TA. Handsome, very free flowering an¬
nual, originally from Mexico. Adapted to
the entire South. Covered with flowers in
mid and late summer.

NEW COSMOS NOVELTIES

5736 NEW DOUBLE ORANGE RUFFLES.

This new double Klondyke Cosmos adds
another brilliant flower and we recommend
it to you unreservedly. Pkt., 25c.

5737 YELLOW K LON DY K E— 1942.
JRJ All-America Silver Medal. Bright¬
est yellow duplicate of Orange Flare and a
real addition to offer. Pkt., 15c.

GIANT SINGLE COSMOS

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. Vz Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.
5740 GIANT SENSATION MIXED— 1936
All-America selection. Newest, finest and
largest yet. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

5710 GIANTS OF CA L I FO RN I A— Early
mammoth flowering, twice the size of com¬
mon Cosmos. Pink, white and crimson
mixed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

5712 GIANT CR 1 MSON— Crimson flowers.
Pkt., 10c.

5714 GIANT PINK— Deep pink flowers.
Pkt., 10c.

5716 GIANT WHITE— Pure white flowers.
Pkt., 10c.

(5737) Yellow Klondyke Cosmos, 15c

(5720) Double Crested Cosmos, 20c

DOUBLE CRESTED COSMOS

5720 EXTRA EARLY DOUBLE — Mixed.
Pkt., 20c. Z8 Oz., 40c.

5722 C A R N E L I A — Double Crimson. Pkt., 25c.
V8 Oz., 50c. . ,

5724 PEACH BLOSSOM — Double Pink.
Pkt., 25c. Vs Oz., 50c.

5726 WHIRLWIND— Double White.

Pkt., 25c. Ve Oz., 50c.

Dwarf Yellow Cosmos

5732 B I DENS HUMULUS— Rich golden yel¬
low 5-petaled flowers on more dwarfed and
bushy plant. The star-like 1 to 1% inch
flowers are lovely with the finely cut fo¬
liage. Pkt., 10c.

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., 60c.

CLEOME — Giant Spider Plant

♦jf- 5608 NEW PINK QUEEN— 1942 A1I-
(U America. A lovely new pink flowered
plant for bedding in sunny places and to
attract bees and butterflies. Pkt., 15c.

YELLOW CROTALARIA

5755 C. SPECTABILIS, YELLOW. 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
and roots enrich the soil. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 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¬
ors. Each a new variety! Pkt., 35c.

5860 MIGNON DAHLIA, UNWIN
DWA RF H YBR I DS — New, easily grown,
bushy bedding Dahlias, 2 to 3 ft. high.
Bloom the first year from seed and free-
flowering each year from July until
frost. Single flowers in rich, bright
shades of red rose, yellow, white and
lavender. Pkt., 25c.

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 j
86. 87. 88, 89. All thoroughly tested, i

Clb. Cobaea Scanderts ta.

5625 15-20 ft. Splendidly adapted vigorous
climber with violet purple bell shaped flow¬
ers. Pkt., 10c.

CLB. CYPRESS VINE ta

10-12 ft. Graceful vines easily grown. Pro¬
fusion of star-shaped blossoms.

5830 MIXED— Pkt., 15c.

5836 SCARLET— Pkt., 15c. Oz., $2. 00-

(5870) Superb Double Dahlias, 35c

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DIANTHUS— GARDEN PINKS

DSDISCUS — BLU6 LACE

6022 BLUE LACE FLOWER— Coeruleus.

TA. Fine cut-flower of exquisite heads of
minute flowers on slender steins. Pkt., 10c.

Hardy annual Garden Pinks are extremely
popular all over the South.

-A 5982 WESTWOOD BEAUTY. 1946 AIL
America Winner. Sweet new develop¬
ment in Garden Pinks, described on p. 3.
Pkt., 25c.

5970 HASTINGS’ SUPERB MIXED— This
magnificent mixture contains all the Chi¬
nese and Japanese Pinks. Pkt., 10c.
Zz Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

5950 CHINENSIS DOUBLE MIXED— All

shades and colors of free flowering double
China Pinks. Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.00.

5960 JAPANESE DOUBLE MIXED— Hed-
dewigii. Excellent choice of varied double
flowers. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., $1.00. Oz.,$1.80.

5964 LACINIATUS SINGLE MIXED— Sin¬
gle fringed flowers in all colors. Pkt., 10c.
'/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

5965 LACINIATUS DOUBLE MIXED—

Fringed and frilled double flowers in many
colors. Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 80c. Oz., $1.50.

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 1946 are only moderate
but of our usual superb quality. Our
suggestion is to order your needs early
to avoid disappointment.

6000 SWEET W I VELSF I ELD — New Hy¬
brid. New greatly prized Hardy Annual.
Wide range of colors. 1 ft. Pkt., 10c.
Zz Oz., 80c. Oz., $1.50.

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.
C I iff Pink. Rosy shades single flowers ter¬
minally above grassy, stooling tufts. Pkt „
15c. j/4 Oz., 50c.

* 5990 CLOVE PINK — D. Plumarius.

Large double pink and white fringed flow¬
ers. Very fragrant. Packet, 20c. Za Oz., 50c.

ARCTOTIS— AFRICAN DAISY— See P. 54.

AFRICAN DAISY—
DSMORPHOTHECA

VELDT DAISY — HA. Very showy annuals
of bushy growth.

6060 FINEST HYBRIDS — Aurantiaca.
Waxy golden, orange and yellow colors.
Pkt., 15c.

6075 BLUE EYED AFRICAN DAISY—
Echlonis. New. Pure white, striking blue;
ring around eye. Pkt., 25c.

(5934) Delphinium
Pacfiic Hybrids, 25c

SHASTA DAISY— NEW

HP. Shasta Daisy Plants on Page 71.
5895 WEST R A L I A — Best early from
seed. Pkt., 10c. Za Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

ANNUAL AND PERENNIAL

For satisfaction they must bloom be¬
fore hot weather. Give good drainage.
5940 HASTINGS’ HYBR I DS — Exqui¬
site long, dense spikes in all blue
shades of single, semi-double and dou¬
ble flowers. Pkt., 35c. Zs 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.,
75c. 3 for $2.00.

DIGITALIS— FOXGLOVE hb.

6050 THE SH I R LEY— Stately pictur¬
esque beauty. White, yellow, rose and
purple flowers, gloriously spotted. A
popular favorite in all old-fashioned
gardens. Pkt., 10c. Za Oz., 40c.
Oz., $1.20.

CLB. DOL3CHOS ta. tp.

6080 HYACINTH BEAN— 10 ft. Pur¬
ple pea flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.
6088 AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE— Lig-
nosus. 10 ft. Rose pea flowers. Pkt.,
lOc.^ Za Oz., 50c.

ECHSUM— FOR BEDDING

6190 BLUE BEDDER— A. Grand bed-
der with many dainty cup flowers.
Long season. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

(6075) Blue Eyed African Daisy, 25c

GIANTS OF THE GARDEN

5510 MRS. C. LOWTHIAN BELL—

Huge new giant with tall stems for
best cutting. Pkt., 10c. Za Oz., 50c.

DELPHINIUMS HA,HPPIants,p.71)
5922 BELLADONNA IMP. — Clear,
light turquoise blue ; tall spikes and a
free bloomer. Cliveden Beauty Strain.
Pkt.. 35c.

5924 BELLAMOSUM IMP.— Richest
Phenyl blue. Pkt., 35c.

5914 ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE BLUE.
Pkt., 20c. Za Oz., 40c. Oz., $2.40.

5916 ANNUAL MIXED DELPHINI¬
UM. Lovely combination of colors.
Pkt., 20c.

EUPHORBIA

6328 SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN— E.

variegata. HA. Decorative leaves
green, edged white. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

Vito rrsirt B1 for Your Plants

Full directions with each purchase.
Vitamin B1 stimuates the rooting
systems of established plants and
aids wonderfully in transplanting
flowers and vegetables. Every
gardener in the South should keep
a season's supply on hand at all
times as it holds its strength in¬
definitely and it's impossible to
overdose or “burn” any plant by
its use. Full garden size with
guaranteed satisfaction or money
back, postpaid, for $1.00. Special
trial size (same material with no
guarantee), 25c.

(5895) Shasta Daisy, 10c

(6022) Didiscus, Blue _ace, 10c

(6050) Digitalis — Foxglove, 10c.

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GOLDEN CALIFORNIA POPPIES

Eschscholtzia

Easily grown, quick flowering summer an

6280 SINGLE MIXED — Cup-shaped single flowers.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

6285 GOLDEN WEST — Single, yellow with orange
center. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

6281 AU RANT I ACA — 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.

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 35c. Scarce!

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 — Myosotis

HHP. Favorite for shady bedding and edging.
Doing best in a moist, shady position.

6412 BLUE ALPESTRIS— Pkt., 35c.

Seed very scarce. Order early 1

double fiery

FOUR O'CLOCKS

nuals for bright color effects.

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 STRATH EDEN— Dou¬
ble golden yellow. Pkt., 25c.

★ 6618 MRS. BRADSHAW— Showy
scarlet. Pkt., 20c.

G!UA

6632 G. Capitata. TA. Graceful for garden and
cut-flowers. Dainty blue flower. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

GLOBE AMARANTH

6650 TRUE BACHELOR’S BUTTON— Gomphrena
or Straw Flower. TA. Popular old-time favorite ;
like the red clover bloom and is a good everlast¬
ing. Mixed — Pkt., 10c. /2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 70c.

GODETIA

TA. Beautiful azalea-like flowers on long spikes.

6700 TALL DOUBLE— Pkt., 15c.

ORNAMENTAL MIXED GOURDS

6740 MIXED — TA. Various sizes and shapes grow¬
ing vigorously. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.

★ (6281) Eschscholtzia or
California Poppy, 10c

(6590) Gerbera, Transvaal Daisy, 35c

(6515) Gaillardia

(6870) Helichrysum —
Strawflower, 15c

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.

6515 GRANDIFLORA SUPERBA — Choicest peren¬
nial mixed. Pkt., 10c. 14 Oz., 70c. Oz., $1.20.
6506 THE DAZZLER — Very largest dark, rich red
with bright orange petal tips. Pkt., 15c. (4 Oz.,
50c. Oz., $1.60.

Weedsslde Tablets

Marvelous' new hormone weed killer to elimi¬
nate many hard to kill pests such as poison
ivy. dandelion, ragweed, pigweed, honey¬
suckle, narrow leaved plantain, sow thistle,
chickweed, persimmon sprouts, bitterweed,
etc. Merely dissolve tablets in water and
sprinkle or spray on the weed pests to kill
them without killing most lawn and pasture
grasses and without sterilizing the soil.
30 tablets (treats 500 sq. ft.), $1.00. Postpaid.

SAVE YOUR
WAR
BONDS

GYPSOPH SLA— 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. i/4 Lb., 90c.

6812 PANICULATA— PERENNIAL— Single, min¬
iature, white flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

HIBISCUS

6920 HIBISCUS — H. P. Loveliest huge single
flowers in many pastel and rich color tones.
Makes large shrubby plant. Pkt., 15c.

HELICHRYSUM— Strawflower

6870 EVERLASTING OR STRAW FLOWER— HA.
Waxy lavender, white, pink, yellow, and red flow¬
ers which last for months after being cut.
Pkt., 15c. 1/4 Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

Feed Plasitabbs in 1848

Vitamin B1 is most effective only when there
is an abundance of plant food available in the
soil surrounding the roots. The unbeatable
team of readily available plant food and Vita¬
min B1 is to be had in Plantabbs, the ideal
combination for pot and box plants indoors
and for small beds outdoors. 30 tablets, 25c.
75 for 50c. 200 (economy size) for $1. Postpaid.

(6394) White Feverfew, 35c

★ (6804) Gypsophila, Annual, 10c

(6632) Gilia — Thimble Flower, 10c

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(7278) White King Larkspur

(7230) Kochia or Burning Bush

STATELY HOLLYHOCKS!

HP, HA. Sow in early spring, in boxes or beds; when 6 to 8 in.
high, transplant 1% to 2 feet apart. Give rich moist soil.

7000 DOUBLE MIXED — -The finest double Chater varieties. All
colors. Pkt., 15c. I/4 Oz., 70c. Oz., $2.40.

7004 NEWPORT PINK — Gorgeous double pink. Pkt., 20c.

7006 SALMON ROSE— Double. Pkt., 20c.

7007 SCARLET— Double. Pkt., 20c.

7008 SULPHUR YELLOW— Dbl. Pkt., 20c.

7020 DOUBLE TRIUMPH HOLLYHOCKS— Mixed Colors. Im¬
mense new fully double, wavy, fringed flowers. Finest, greatest
Hollyhocks. Pkt., 25c.

7038 ANNUAL INDIAN SPRING, 1939. All-America winner.
Large semidouble pink to rose fluted flowers. Superb. Pkt., 15c.
7040 SINGLE MIXED — Old fashioned singles. Pkt., 10c.

HONESTY-LUNAR! A — MONEY PLANT ha.

Money Plant, Moonwort, Satin-Flowers. IV2 to 3 ft. tall; erect
branching, broad leaves and magenta-purple flowers, followed by
flat moon-shaped seed pods. These papery, satiny pods are used
in dry bouquets, lasting for months. Best in part shade.

7515 HONESTY — Pkt., 15c.

HUNNEMANSA tp.

GIANT YELLOW TULIP POPPY— Santa Barbara Poppy. Rich,
golden yellow, 3-in., terminal Tulip-shaped flowers with crepe
petals on slender, 12-in. stems.

♦re 7066 SUNLITE — Award of Merit 1934 Semi-double, stays open
j®4 at night. Pkt., 10c.

KOCHIA — Mexican Burning Bush ta.

SUMMER CYPRESS — Easily grown. It soon forms a cypress-like
hedge of symmetrical form and lively green color. On approach
of cool weather the whole plant becomes a deep red.

7230 KOCHIA CH I LDS I— Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.

(7515) Honesty, Money Plant, 15c

(7260) Lantana (see p. 61)

(7020) Triumph Hollyhock, 25c

For fine double flowers buy fresh, selected
seeds each year, saved from double flow¬
ers. Seeds germinate much better if frozen
a few days in refrigerator before planting.
Sow early, scatter seed lightly, and thin
to a stand.

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.

7274 EXQUISITE PINK I MPROVED— Soft
pink, shaded salmon. Pkt., 10c. *4 Oz., 40c.
Oz., $1.20.

7275 THE DAZZLER — Carmine. Pkt., 10c.
'/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

7276 GLORIA — Rich deep rose with no car¬
mine. Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

7277 LILAC QUEEN— Soft lilac. Pkt., 10c.
!/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

<Vf 7278 WH ITE KING— 1937 Special Men-
jlP tion. Very large, tall, pure double
white. Pkt., 10c. 14 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.
7270 GIANT IMPERIAL MIXED— All Lark¬
spur colors well balanced in this finest base
branching, uniformly long stemmed type.
Pkt., 10c. 1/4 Oz., 30c. Oz., $1.00.

TALL DOUBLE STOCK- F L O W E R E D
7280 TALL BRANCHING MIXED— Most
popular type; 3-4 ft. tall; all colors of dou¬
ble, stock-flowering Larkspurs. Formula
mixture. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

(7270) Hastings’ Larkspur — Double Giants

Feed PSarst-obbs Conf-airamg Vitamin B1

Order some of these highly concentrated plant food tablets for your plants in pots,
boxes or outdoor beds. The Vitamin B1 helps make sick plants well and the plant
food keeps them that way. Small size (30 tablets), 25c. 75 tablets for 50c. 200 tablets
(economy size), for $1.00. Postpaid.

New Giant Double Larkspur for Early B8@©ms

SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER. 1 Pkt., each: Blue Spire, Exquisite Pink,

Lilac Queen, Gloria Rose, and White King (50c value) for 35c.

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Give Your Gordon Attraction With These Lovely Flowers

MORNING GLORY— MOONFLOWER ta.

Glories of the Morning

LOVELY LANTANA hhp

Constant blooming verbena-like heads of
orange, red, rose, white. Branching bushy
plants, 2-3 ft. and delighting in summer sun.
Slow to germinate. Start early with pro¬
tection and transplant.

7260 HYBRIDS MIXED — Pkt.,15c. !4 Oz.,50c.

TRY LILIES FROM SEED hp,

7433 IMP. WHITE P H I L I PP I N E— Phil i p-
pinense formosanum. A magnificent Lily
blooming in 6 to 8 months from seed. Large
umbels of very long trumpet-shaped, fra¬
grant, pure white blooms. 4 to 5 ft. tall and
easiest of all to grow. Pkt., 20c.

7435 REGAL — Regale. Most popular garden
Lily, 3-4 ft. tall and June blooming in the
South. Ivory white flowers with yellow
throat and shaded pink on outside. Fragrant.
Seeds form small bulbs which bloom follow¬
ing year. Pkt., 15c. Za Oz., 35c.

(For Regal Lily bulbs and picture see p. 82.)

LINARIA — Baby Snapdragon ha.

Charming, easily grown, dainty little Snap-
dragon-like spikes of flowers. Delightful
cut-flowers on slender stems. Plant freely.
7455 MAROCCANA HYBRIDS— HA. 12-15
in. tall with exquisite flowers of mauve, car¬
mine, lavender, rose, purple and gold.
Blooms in 8 weeks. Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 70c.
*7456 FAIRY BOUQUET— HA. Gold Medal,
1934. 8 in. tall. Wider color range, more

compact growth and largest flowers. Pkt.,
10c. 1/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

LOBELIA TA. TRY IT!

Edging, pot. vase and basket plant; blue
flowers in clusters.

*7480 CRYSTAL PALACE— Speciosa Com-
pacta. 8-10 in., trailing deep rich blue flow¬
ers. Pkt., 15c.

LUPINES ha. hp. 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.

7521 DARK BLUE— Rich. Pkt., 15c.

7522 ROSE PINK— Lovely. Pkt., 15c.

7523 WH IT E— Stately. Pkt., 15c.

7525 NANUS BLUE— Rich blue, white tips. Pkt., 10c.
7528 TEXAS BLUE BONNET — Native Southern lupine, re¬
seeding itself. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.

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. Zz Oz., 50c. Oz., 90c.

JERUSALEM CHERRY ta. FOR POTS

Passion Flower — Passion Vine tp.

8123 Passiflora edulis. Showy 2-in. flowers of white with
white and purple crown. Pkt., 20c.

7538 PERENNIAL RUSSELL GIANTS — HP. New

giants of loveliest color blend. Pkt., 20c.

(7433) The Beautiful Philippine Lily, 20c

(7455) Linaria, 10c

7150. Well known plant to grow particularly indoors in
pots or boxes for winter brightness from the many
scarlet fruits freely borne. Pkt., 25c.

(7530) Lupine, 10c

Seed coats are very hard, and to insure germination, cut
or file through hard outer shell before planting.

•re 7797 PEARLY GATES — Grand new All-America
white morning glory. Pkt., 25c.

•re 7795 SCARLETT O’HARA (lpomoea). 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. Za Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

7800 BRAZILIAN — lpomoea 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. Zz 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 — lpomoea. Early true
double deep rose. Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 35c. Oz., 60c.

7805 WHITE MOONFLOWER — Night Blooming.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c.

7806 BONA NOX — Lavender Moonflower. Night bloom¬
ing. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

(7797) Pearly Gates, 25c

Rod, White and Blue Collection, 35c

A superb selection of morning glories in our na¬
tional colors. Works out beautifully grown on trel¬
lises, fences, arbors, etc., and gives a grand patri¬
otic display! Plant this collection for a pull for
VICTORY. All three packets, Scarlet O’Hara (red),
Pearly Gates (white), and Heavenly Blue (50c value),
for 35c. Postpaid.

(7801) Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, 10c

Vitamin 8 i For Plants

Thiamin Chloride pellets to dissolve in
water to revitalize and rejuvenate
many “sickly" plants and to increase
growth and size of blooms of normal
ones. 200 pellet size, enough for all sea¬
son and full directions. Postpaid for
$1.00. Special Trial Size, 25c.

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A.

(7601) New Early Dixie Sunshine, 25c

7601 Early Djxie Sunshirae

4-5 ft. Our own grand new introduc¬
tion! An early strain of our great Dixie
Sunshine that has literally taken the
South by storm. Daintiest, medium
sized, chrysanthemum type flowers on
vigorous, rich green plants throughout
late summer and fall. Pkt., 25c.
I/e Oz., 50c. Oz,, $3.00. _ _

MatthioSo ha.

7686 Evening Scented Stock. Violet-laven¬
der, 4-petaled flowers, curious seed pods.

Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

MignorBeffe ha. Attracts Bees

7740 12 in. Sweet scented, delightfully fra¬
grant. Pkt., 10c.

N SCOTS AN A ta.

SWEET FLOWERING TOBACCO— 3 ft.
7950 HYBRIDS M IXED— Pkt., 10c.

7954 AFFINIS WHITE — Showiest and
sweetest. Pkt., 10c.

Gold Medal Winner

(7884) Nasturtium, Double Golden Gleam, 10c

GiXiG'S MARIGOLDS

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 Early Dixie Sunshine,
Yellow Supreme, and new Sunset Giants
for 35c. (Value 45c.) Postpaid.

7617 iHssf’ings' New California Sunset Qicmt Marigolds

Positively the largest of ail(4V1arigolds. Well adapted for our Southern soils and cli¬
mate and a monster to grow in your garden in 1946. Varied shades of lemon yellow
to orange. Excellent for loveliest cut flowers. Pkt., 15c. A Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

7602 FLASH — 1945 Ail-America. Described
on page 3 with other outstanding All-
America winners. Superb for beds and
borders and the flashy flowers iast a long
time and arrange very well. Pkt., 25c.

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. >/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

7619 YELLOW SUPREME— 1935 A. A. S.
Gold Medal. Primrose yellow, carnation-
flowered, all-double odorless flowers, 2%
in. across. Pkt., 10c. !/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.
7634 DWARF ROYAL SCOT— All double,
striped orange and mahogany. Pkt., 10c.
1/4 Oz., 40c. Oz., $1.20.

7610 AFRICAN MIXED— Tall, 50-60% fully
double Fistulosa quilled type in shades of
yellow and orange. Pkt., 10c. !/2 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.

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.

Mimulus

7770 MONKEY FLOWER. TP. 12 in.

Spotted and tigered gloxinia-like flowers
exciting interest. Pkt., 20c.

NEMESIA h h a. TRY ST!

7920 12 in. Rather unusual small orchid
like flowers abundantly borne in a rainbow
of color, each with dark marking. Easily
grown. Pkt., 35c.

Nemophilc ha.

7924 BABY BLUE EYES— 8 in tall. Insignis
Blue. Lovely plants with clear blue flowers,
for edging, borders. Pkt., 15c.

NagelSa ha.

7970 LOVE IN A MIST— 18-24 in. tall. Blue
flowers partly concealed by the finely cut
foliage. Requires little care in any garden.
Miss Jekyll. Pkt., 15c.

7603 MAMMOTH MUM— 1944 A. A. S.— New
Chrysanthemum flowered giant. Pkt., 25c.
7645 SUNK 1ST— 1943 All-America— A low
growing bedding marigold completely cov¬
ered with golden orange flowers all sum-
Pk"t, 15c.

7604' NEW’ GOLDSMITH— New Giant Or¬
ange Dixie Sunshine, winning Bronze Med¬
al in 1941 All-America. Vigorous 3 ft. plant
covered with extra large true Dixie flowers;
from midsummer until frost. Pkt., 15c.
7609 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. Unusual new introduction with odor¬
less foliage. Pkt., 10c. >/2 Oz., 75c. Oz., $1.20..
7636 SPRY — Dwarf, compact plant with
flowers of rich maroon with orange crest.
Pkt., 10c.

(7617) Marigold Sunset Giants, 15c

Nierembergi® hhp.

7962 HIPPOMANICA — Dwarf with large
lavender cup flowers. Superb. Pkt., 50c.

Oenothera ta.

8025 LAMARCKiANA — 3-4 ft. Large
branching shoots, each with 2, 4 or 6 flow¬
ers open at a time. Pkt., 10c.

DOUBLE S¥/EET

25c DOUBLE NASTURTIUM
COLLECTION

Full packet each of Golden Gleam, Scar¬
let Gleam and Glorious Gleam Hybrids
— all for only 25c. Postpaid.

7870 DWARF DOUBLE MIXED — Giant
flowering new compact type in all the nas¬
turtium colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

7880 GLORIOUS GLEAM HYBRIDS— 1935
A. A. S. Award of Merit. Bodger's origi¬
nation; wide color range of double, sweet
scented flowers. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 45c.

NASTURTIUMS

7888 DOUBLE SCARLET GLEAM — 1935
A. A. S. Gold Medal. Dazzling scarlet run¬
ning mate to Golden Gleam. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 45c.

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 2% in. flowers on erect 6 in.
stems, held above foliage. Few 12-18 in.
flowering runners. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

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¬
ture. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 30c. 'A Lb., 90c.

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., 30c. 1/4 Lb., 90c.

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* 6 in. tall. Pansies have long been 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 cool locations for long blooming period.

8090 HASTINGS’ EXH I B IT ION— Especial- 3080 ROGGLI SWISS GIANTS MIXED—

ly selected for many light colors, mam- Greatest Pansies yet. Gigantic size, per-

moth, round form and largest Super-Swiss fectly round, fine substance. Sensation

and Maple Leaf Giant type flowers known. wherever shown. Pkt., 65c. 1/16 Oz., $1.25.

Pkt., 45c. /a Oz., $1.65. Oz., $9.00.' Oz., $11.00.

8085 MAPLE LEAP GIANTS— Well known ^084 BLUE ROGGLI GIANT — Lake of

giants. Long stems. Pkt., 50c. /e Oz., $2. Thun— Ullswater blue Variety Enormous

“ s “ ' blue dark blotches. Pkt., 65c. '/4 Oz., $3.25.

807,°, .trim,ArDEAU MIXED — Flowers 8082 ALPENGLOW— Roggli. Shades of vel-

well formed, of good size, in a great va- vety red. Pkt.. 65c. 1/16 Oz., $1.25.

riety_ of color. Pkt., 25c. 1/4 Oz., $1.50. 8073 CORONATION GOLD— 1938 All-

8088 SWISS WHITE — Roggli. Pure white. America. Canary, flushed orange.

Pkt., 65c. 1/16 Oz., $1.25. Large lightly ruffled, scented. Pkt., 65c.

Super Giant Pansy Collection — $1.95 Postpaid

rFER: One full size packet Gold, and Swiss White — $3.25 worth of
ngs' Exhibition mixed, and the greatest pansies in existence for
’ colors in huge Swiss Giants only $1.95. Plant early for long bloom-

Lake of Thun, Coronation ing season. Send your order today.

(8090) Hastings’ Exhibition Pansy, 45c

For Your Garden All Summer

Petunias

Hastings' Everbi

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. ,25c. Zb Oz.,50c. Oz., $3.
8180 FORMULA MIXED — Solid colors.
Balanced. Pkt., 15c. Zi, Oz., 60c

8184 GENERAL DODDS — Velvety purple.
Pkt., 25c.

8185 STR I PED AND BLOTCH ED — How¬
ard’s Star. Pkt., 25c.

8187 VIOLACEA — Deep violet blue. Vig¬
orous. Pkt., 25c.

8202 BALCONY MIXED. Grand colors.
Pkt., 50c.

8189 CELESTIAL ROSE — Compact new
and more brilliant rose red. Finer and
better. Pkt., 45c.

*8192 MARTHA WASH I NGTON — RUF¬
FLED — 1935 A. A. S. Ruffled flowers of
white, tinged blue. Pkt., 50c.

*8190 DWARF GEM MIXED — Very
dwarf. Pkt., 25c.

8199 SNOWBALL — Large wavy pure white.
Gorgeous. Pkt., 35c.

8195 ROSE OF H EAVEN — Dwarf ; rose-
pink. Pkt., 35c.

8196 ROSY MORN — Dwarf; pink with
white throat. Pkt., 35c.

8197 SILVER BLU E—H EAVEN LY BLUE.
Dwarf. Pkt., 45c.

8198 HASTINGS’ BLUE BEDDER— Sensa¬
tional new dwarf blue. Pkt., 35c.

8218 CHEERFUL — New 1944 All-America
Winner. Compact plants covered all sum¬
mer with large rose flowers suffused sal¬
mon. Lovely. Packets, 45c.

8188 TOPAZ ROSE — Large, bright cerise
flowers. Pkt., 25c.

RARE PETUNIAS, SINGLE FRINGED.
Seed is very expensive, packets are small
and they are not for ordinary planting. Sow
carefully in boxes to transplant.

8232 ALL DOUBLE - COLOSSAL
jSa SHADES OF ROSE. 1946 All-America
Winner. Immense double flowers in shades
of rose on husky plants. Seeds hard to
start. For experts only Pkt., $1.00.

8217 THEODOSIA — Largest fimbriated:
rosy pink, wide golden throat. Pkt.,
about 375 seeds, 65c.

8220 DWARF GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA—

Immense blotched flowers on erect, 9-in.
plants. Pkt., about 300 seeds, 75c.

(8198) Hastings’ Superb Blue Bedder, 35c

Red, White, Blue Petunias, 85c

The most satisfactory and brilliant bed¬
ding Petunias in a patriotic color range.
Celestial Rose (red). Snowball (white),
and Blue Bedder. All three sent for 85c
(Value $1.15). Postpaid.

%*§* \

(8200) Hastings’ Deluxe Mixed Petunias
For Bedding, 25c

(8196) Rosy Morn Petunia, 35c

(8195) Rose of Heaven, 35c

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■Save Your War Bonds

HASTINGS' SUPER PANSIES

NEW GIANT ART SHADES ANNUAL PHLOX DRUMMOND!

(8380) New Double Shirley Poppy

(8261) Giant Art Shades Phlox, 35c

(8421) El Monte Iceland Poppy, 20c

PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRAN D I F LO R A— H A

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., 35c.

8260 ANNUAL PHLOX DRUMMONDI —

Mixed. Lovely colors in wide range.
Pkt., 25c.

8285 PHLOX DECUSSATA — Perennial
Mixed. Supply limited. Pkt., 50c.

HARDY ANNUAL POPPIES

(8260) Annual Phlox Drummondi, 25c

Plctycodor* — Blue Bell Flower

8312 CH INESE BELL FLOWER — H.P. 2 ft.

branching plants producing many bright
blue buds opening to lovely, dainty bell
shaped flowers. Plants only. (See p. 72.)

Exquisite Southern Shirley
Poppies

8370 SHIRLEY M I XED— Exquisite colored
singles. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

8371 AMERICAN LEGION — Shirley scarlet,
white cross. Makes brilliant display.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

8378 WILD ROSE — Popular rose-pink
Shirley. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

New Double Shirley Poppies

8382 DOUBLE SALMON — Beautiful.
Pkt., 10c. i/2 Oz,, 40c. Oz., 75c.

8383— DOUBLE SWEETBRIAR — Rose
Pink. Pkt., 10c. i/2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.
8380 DOUBLE M I X ED— Colorful Shirleys.
Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.

Penstemen hp.

8150 SENSATION IMPROVE D— 2 ft.
Mixed colors. Pkt., 35c. /8 Oz., 70c.

Vitamin Bl

Money Back Guarantee

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.

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
permit their growth. We recommend par¬
ticularly the lovely and colorful Shirleys to
take their place.

Hastings' Superb New Annual
Poppy Mixture for the South

8410 SUPERB MIXED— All colors and
types blended well for all uses. Pkt. 10c.
Oz., 40c.

HARDY PERENNIAL POPPIES

Sow seed early in boxes to transplant. Plant
in cool, well-drained location with exposure
only to early sun.

8421 EL MONTE ICELAND— HP. 12-18 in.
Deep tangerine. Pkt., 20c. /8 Oz., 50c..
8420 SUNBEAM ICELAND — Nudicaule.
12-18 in. HP. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.
i/s Oz., 35c. l/2 Oz., $1.10.

8430 OR I ENTALE — HP. 2-3 ft. Striking
shades. Pkt., 35c.

Phacelio — California Blue Bell

8252 CALIFORNIA BLUE BELL — HA.

10-18 in. early, long blooming annual with
gentian blue flowers having white anthers.
Pkt., 10c. Zz Oz., 45c. Oz., 80c.

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PORTULACA BLOOMS ALL SUMMER IN DIXIE

CASTOR OIL BEAN

RICINUS— MOLE BEAN ta.

8620 PALMA CH R I ST I— 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
Mixed. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c.

(8766) Salvia — Blue Bedder, 35c

Grows Best in Full Sun

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.

★ 8450 SINGLE MIXED— The most bril¬
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.

Pyrethrum — Painted Daisy hp.

8580 HYBRIDS, M I X ED— Daisy-like color¬
ful flowers above lacy foliage. Blooms
with cut flower stems in April-May. (Plants
on p. 72.) Pkt., 35c.

Queen Anne's Lace Flower

8590 Lovely old favorite to grow for cut
flower arrangements, either natural or
dyed bright colors. Spreads rapidly from
seed, so keep in bounds. Pkt., 10c.
Oz., 60c.

Rudbeckia — Echinacea hp.

8696 GIANT PURPLE CONE FLOWER—

Very showy rosy purple, long lasting, cut
flowers with daisy-like petals, blooming all
summer. Pkt., 35c.

SAPONARIA (Baby’s Breath) HA.
8795 VACCARIA ROSE— 2 ft. Attractive,
quick flowering, bushy, branching plants;
long, wide leaves beneath flower panicles
of large, li-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 P ROCU M BENS— Pkt., 10c.

(8780) Sanvitalia, 10c.

(8795) Saponaria, 10c

SALPIGLOSSIS h ha.

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
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 F LOWE R E D— Mixed veinc, irieties.
Pkt., 25c. i/4 Oz., 90c. Oz., $3.00.

SALVIA — SAGE

8765 Blue Salvia PERENNIAL — Azurea grandi-
o/oj mue jaivio f|ora HP Long slender spikes

of pretty sky-blue flowers in profusion all summer. 2-3
ft. tall, greatly admired and last several years. Try it.
Pkt., 25c.

8766 "sA LV I A FAR I NACEA— 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, AM E R ICA— Compact, bushy,
showiest display. Pkt., 45c. (Seed very scarce.)

(8450) Portulaca or Sun Plant, 15c

(8730) Salpiglossis or Painted Tongue, 25c

(8755) Salvia or Scarlet Sage, 45c

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SCABIOSA — Pin Cushion Flowers — 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,
borders and cut-flowers. Sow seed as soon as ground
can be worked, or earlier indoors to transplant.

8820 ANNUAL MIXED— Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.00.

8821 AGERATUM BLUE— Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c.

8822 CRIMSON— Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

8824 FLESH PINK— Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

8825 LOVELINESS — Glorious new color, shades of deli¬
cate salmon-rose. Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

8826 BLUE MOON. New Giant type. Pkt., 15c. '/4 Oz., 35c.

8827 SHASTA IMPROVED — Enormous pure white.

Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c. Oz., $1.00.

8828 SULPHUR YELLOW— Pkt., 10c. '/2 Oz., 60c.

SPECIAL COLLECTION. One full packet each of
the above seven choice colors of Scabiosa (75-cent
value) for 50c. Postpaid.

(9030) Annual Statice — Fine Strawflower, 10c

(9070) Giant Imperial Branching Stocks, 25c

8832 SCABIOSA COLUMBARIA PINK— HP. Bright sil¬
very pink. 18-24 in., bushy plants. 2y2-in. delicately
lacily frilled, exquisite semi-double flowers on long
slender stems. Pkt., 25c.

8830 NEW GIANT CAUCASICA HYBRIDS— HP. Isaac
House Strain. Wavy, laced, frilled petals for most del¬
icate and exquisite 3-4 in. flowers imaginable. Pkt., 25c.

SCHIZANTHUS ta. Butterfly Flower

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.

8850 GIANT HYBR I DS— Largest flowered. Pkt., 25c.
Snapdragons - See p. 54, Antirrhinums

STATICE ha, hp.

EVERLASTING OR STRAWFLOWER—

2- 2'/2 ft. Easily grown; useful both fresh
and dry. Sow in sunny location.

9030 ANNUAL SINNUATA MIXED— An¬
nuals, all colors. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 60c.

9032 GOLDEN YELLOW BONDUELLI —

Pkt., 10c.

9034 KAMPF'S DEEP BLUE— Pkt., 10c.

Oz., 80c.

9036 ROSEA SUPERBA— Pkt., 10c. Oz., 80c.

9038 SNOWWITCH WHITE — Pkt., 10c.

Oz., 80c.

9042 PERENNIAL CASP I A— Delicate, ar¬
tistic earliest bloomer and huge sprays;
lilac or light mauve. Pkt., 25c.

HARDY DOUBLE STOCKS ha

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.

(8820) Choicest New Scabiosa

CLB. THUNBERGIA tp

9380 TRAILING BLACK-EYED SUSAN—

Orange, cream and white flov^ers with
black eyes. Excellent for rock walls and
moist, banks. Pkt., 15c.

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 flowers,
bright colors. Pkt., 15c. Va Oz., 60c.

9310 SINGLE M I XED— Brilliant flowers, all
colors mixed. Pkt., 10c. /2 Oz., 80c.

9316 NEWPORT P I N K— Handsomest color,
single. Pkt., 25c.

9318 SCARLET BEAUTY— Richest color,
single. Pkt., 25c.

(8850) Schizanthus, 25c

(9310) Sweet William— Double Coloring, 15c

MAINTAIN THE BEAUTY

The quickest way for all of us to return
to normal, peacetime living is to sur¬
round our homes with fresh, bright,
attractive flowers and shrubs. It is in¬
spiring to arrange these lovely things
in bowls and vases in our homes to
make them real and livable.

In no better manner can we bring back
our men and women from military serv¬
ice to normal thinking — to make them
genuinely happy to be home again.

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DIXIE’S SWEET PEAS

NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS

ALU SPEWCER VARIETIES BELOW ARE PRICED — EACH:

Packet, 10c. Oz., 25c. '/4 Lb., 70c. Lb., $2.45.

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 CHARMING — Light Cerise. Large and handsome pink ruffused salmon.

9254 PIRATE GOLD — Golden Orange. Newest, finest of this greatly desired color.
9257 FORTUNE — Rich Dark Blue. Supreme deep blue Sweet Pea.

9260 GRAND NATIONAL — Rich Cream. Nearest to yellow.

9262 MAGNET — Deep Cream Pink. Amber shading. Huge flowers on long stems.
9265 OLYMPIA — Deep Purple. Gloriously rich and bright.

9267 PINKIE. — Rose Pink. What a lovely Sweet Pea! Simply Grand.

9268 SUNKIST — Cream Picoteed Pink. The sweetest debutante shade.

9269 GIGANTIC — 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.

(9267) Mammoth Pink Spencer Sweet Pea — Pinkie

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 in¬
cludes the above varieties, standard Spencers of merit and many novelties now
being introduced. This we believe is the finest assortment and most harmoni¬
ous blend ever found in Sweet Peas. Packet, 10c. Oz., 20c. (4 Lb., 60c.

Lb., $1.95. 5 Lbs., $8.00.

Southern Spencer Sweet Pea Collection- — 45c

One packet each of Chinese Blue. Barbara. Grand National. Pinkie.
Giganticand Welcome — finest variety in existence of each color, in a grand
and balanced assortment. 60c worth for 45c. Postpaid. 1 Oz., ea. for"$1.00.

9290 Hastings' Ruffled Mixed Sweet Peas

A perfectly lovely blend of color in ruffled, wavy flowers. Packet, 10c.
Oz., 25c. 1/4 Lb., 70c. Lb„ $2.45.

Experts’ opinions declare these the very best of each color in existence,
f'ulfriiro Plant in rows. Stake or run vines on wires. For long flowering, dig
V'ul,urc 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
gradually filling trench as growth starts. To grow the largest flowers, plant early
in good soil worked deep, run rows north and south if possible, remove the early
growth of all but two branches and thin plants to at least 6 inches apart. Water
thoroughly 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., 20c.

SUPERB NEW EARLY FLOWERING SWEET PEAS

Especially adapted to greenhouse culture and outdoor winter planting in the lower
South. They bloom about two weeks sooner than Spencer Sweet Peas, and almosl
as freely. Flowering earlier, they have that much longer to bloom before hnl
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, 15c. Oz., 50c. i/4 Lb., $1.35. Lb., $5.00.

9200 Hastings' Finest Early Flowering Mixed Sweet Peas

Just the right proportion of many different varieties to produce the most pleasing
and harmonious color effect. Pkt., 10c. Oz., 25c. i/4 Lb., 75c. Lb., $2.50.

Special Early Flowering Sweet Pea Offer— 65c

One Packet Each of Florist's Blue, Grenadier, Shirley Temple, Cascade,
Ball's Orange, Memory — finest color assortment — 90c worth- — for only 65c!

LEGUME 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 garden size for 10c. Postpaid.

(9206) Early Flowering Sweet Pea, Florist's Blue

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(9530) Verbena, Gigantea Mixed, 25c

TITHONIA

Exotic Mexican Sunflower

New exotic Tithonia selection with bril¬
liant scarlet orange flowers to blend and
contrast with other late summer and fall
colors. Be the first to have this new one.

9395 FIREBALL ROTU N D I FOL I A— 5 ft.

Exciting, flaming blood-orange, 4-inch
single Dahlia-like flowers on long, heavy
cutting stems. Large shrubbery plant for
backgrounds and among shrubs. Long sea¬
son blooming; richest waxy flame colored
flowers known. Creates a sensation wher¬
ever seen and everybody wants it for strik¬
ing cut-flowers. Treat as an annual.
Tithonia blooms the first season from seed,
giving an abundance of flowers. Perfect
for exotic flower arrangements. Pkt., 15c.
'A Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

Double Sunflower— Sun Gold

9140 CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED— A.

New dwarf. Selected heavily doubled
showy flowers of rich golden yellow for
easy growth in sunny places. Ideal for
back of garden beds needing 4-5 ft. height.
Pkt., 10c. Oz., 40c.

(9395) Tithonia — Dazzling Mexican Sunflower

' 'Ttecw / 'rfyyfaticC

GianfVerbenaCollection,$l .25

One full packet each White Giant, Spec¬
trum Red, Royale Blue, Brilliant Pink,
and Lavender Glory ($1.75 value) for
only $1.25. Postpaid.

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.

GIGANTEA TYPE— GIANTS
9530 GIGANTEA M IX ED— Largest, finest
Verbenas. Pkt., 25c. '/8 Oz., 50c. Oz., $3.00.

9532 FLORADALE BEAUTY— 1937 All-
America. Shades of rose and red. Pkt., 50c.

9533 LAVENDER GLORY — Variable color,
fragrant, new. Pkt., 35c.

9535 BRILLIANT — Flame rose. Pkt., 35c.

9537 ROYALE BLUE— Rich, deep and col¬
orful. Pkt., 35c.

9538 SPECTRUM RED— New and brilliant.
Pkt., 35c.

9539 WHITE G I ANT — Immense, clear.
Pkt., 35c.

FLORAL THERAPY,

POSTWAR RECONVERSION

Tremendous progress has been made in
this war to rehabilitate our returned,
wounded men of service, to restore
their faith in themselves. Music has
played a magnificent role in this work,
such that we now know it as "music
therapy.”

Flowers, too, reach deep into the hu¬
man heart and soul. "Floral therapy”
can have a definite part in this rehabil¬
itation if you but give it the opportu¬
nity in your garden.

Wallflower — Cbeiiarsfhus a.

C. CHEIRI — (1-2 ft.) Well-known bushy
plant with fragrant spike of flowers. Eng¬
lish garden favorite doing well in South.
Mixed colors.

(9580) Vinca or Periwinkle, 25c

VINCA or

PERIWINKLE

PERIWINKLE— A. (1-1% ft.) Very free
flowering, quick growing garden favorite.
Striking bright flowers.

One of the most persistent and colorful
of all our summer flowering annuals and a
boon to Southern gardens because it does
not grow out of bounds, but it does con¬
tinue with its bright and cheerful rosy
pink, white, and white with pink eye, flow¬
ers all summer long.

To do its best Vinca or Periwinkle should
be grown in a reasonably rich, well
drained, sunny bed where it will with¬
stand heat, wind and even sea breezes
along coastal regions.

In other words, it is an ideal Southern
garden bedding or large border plant and
if you have an otherwise difficult sunny
spot to handle — try Vinca.

9580 MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 25c. 5 Pkts.,
$1.00. Supply limited. Order earlyl

9665 SINGLE— Pkt., 10c. Oz., 50c.

9660 DOUBLE— Pkt., 20c.

Viola Cornufa hhp.

9600— TUFTED PANSIES— Free flowering
thrifty bedding plant blooming freely in
Spring. Pkt., 20c. 14 Oz., 40c.

T rifoma — Red Hof Poker hp.

9420 RED HOT POKER— Tall spikes of
brilliant orange-red flowers in early sum¬
mer. Pkt., 20c. '/s Oz., 40c. Oz., $2.40.

(Plants, p. 72.)

(9140) Sunflower, Chrysanthemum
Flowered, 10c

(9420) Tritoma, 20c

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Hastings’ is Headquarters for DAHLIA FLOWERED 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.

9820 DAHLIA FLOWERED MIXED— All colors. Well blended
mixture of many cofored shades. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.
9822 CANARY BIRD — Yellow. Rich deep yellow, very large and
Holds color well. Packet, 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9825 SCARLET FLAME — Scarlet. Largest and best red. Very
vigorous flowers often 8 in. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9826 DREAM — Deep Lavender. Turns mallow purple, new ex¬
quisite Zinnia color. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9827 EXQU ISITE— Rose Pink. Finest of all Zinnias. Light rose
with Tyrian rose center. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9831 ILLUMINATION— Tyrian Rose. Cerise or rosy scarlet, very
Bright and rich. Great. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9837 POLAR BEAR— White. Best white Zinnia. Very large, true
Dahlia form. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

NEW AND UNUSUAL 1946 NOVELTY ZINNIAS

POMPON or BABY ZINNIAS For Your Delight

9840 POMPON OR LILLIPUT MIXED— All Zinnia colors blended
in these tiny beauties. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

9342 POMPON YELLOW GEM — Tiny, fully double, deep rich yel¬
low. The clearest and best. Pkt., ICc. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

9848 POMPON LILAC GEM — Exquisite new selection in pleasing
lilac tone. Very double. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

9850 POMPON PINK GEM- — Loveliest light pink. A beauty.
Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

9853 POMPON SALMON ROSE GEM— Charming little flower to
grace any garden or vase. Fine salmon rose color. Very double.
Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

9855 POMPON SCARLET GEM or RED RIDING HOOD— Bright¬
est fiery scarlet. Very double. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.
9858 POMPON WHITE GEM — Fine white in this true baby class.
Adds to any collection. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 25c. Oz., 80c.

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(9820) Graceful Dahlia-Flowered Zinnia, Only 10c

Hastings' Famoys
Modem California Giants

New Giant Mammoth Type — IMMENSE 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. 2% to 3 feet tall.

9800 CALIFORNIA GIANTS M I XED— Perfect blend of all colors.
Large Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9804 ENCHANTRESS — Rich rose-pink, the same colors as Dahlia-
Flowered Exquisite. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9806 GOLDEN QUEEN — Rich golden yellow, very large and com¬
manding. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9808 LAVENDER QUEEN — Pleasing deep lavender. Unusual and
distinct. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9816 SALMON QUEEN — Largest, flattest Robusta Monster va¬
riety; only one of its color. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9817 SCARLET QUEEN — Glowing crimson-scarlet, the richest color
in flowers. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9818 WHITE QUEEN — Excellent selection for true color. Pkt., 10c.
A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9890 NEW CROWN O’GOLD — Each petal overlaid deep golden at
base. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. A 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.
Zz Oz., 40c. Oz., 75c.

9875 NEW PICOTEE MIXED— A real novelty. Rich Florists’
shades with curled edges and picotee tips. Deep green foliage.
Pkt., 15c.

9940 SCABIOUS FLOWERED M I X ED— New ‘ and unusual type
zinnia with crested flowers giving a touch of daintiness. All colors
mixed. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9910 NEW FANTASY M IXED— All-America Winner. A colorful
mixture of quilled flowers, excellent for cutting. Packet, 10c.
A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9950 MEXICANA HYBR I DS— Double Haageana. Small flowering
new type resembling pompon dahlias but with many and varied
color combinations. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 35c. Oz., $1.00.

9930 TOM THUMB — A pleasing mixture of the tiniest and yet
fully doubled miniature zinnias. Pkt., 10c. A Oz., 50c. Oz., $1.60.

9955 ZINNIA LINEARIS — 10 in. Orange. Tiny single orange
flowers with yellow petal stripe. Pkt., 10c. Zb Oz., 35c. Oz., $2.00.

9956 GRACILLINA — Deepest scarlet miniature. Pkt., 10c. Oz., $1.

9844 NEW POMPON BLACK RUBY. 1941 All-America. Darkest
velvety maroon, black in appearance. Pkt., 15c. A Oz., 45c.

(9800) Hastings’ Mammoth California Giants, Only 10c

A Garden of Huge Zinnias All Summer for 35c

Our golden jubilee offer of these six finest Zinnias in the
world. For a 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. A Oz.,
each for $1.65. (See these in full color on back cover.)

Special Pompon Collection for 1946 Gardens

One packet each of the above six tiny, double, thrifty and
charming new fashionable baby pompons, for 30c, Postpaid.
A Oz. each for 95c. Make best cut flowers of all. Order now.

mms mm mmm wsw th&ss perennials

*Sedums, Dianthus, Dicentra add charm to Rockeries

+ Perennials especially adapted for rock gardens are marked
with * preceding the name. Others may also be used, however.

PERENNIALS IN YOUR. DIXIE GARDEN

Too little have we availed ourselves of the marvelous groups of
perennial plants in our SJouthern 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¬
come somewhat monotonous.

The nicest gardens, not expensive, either, are those having a
pleasing variety, blooming all season and made even more inter¬
esting by some interesting novelties from time to time.

Aquilegia — Long Suprred, 50c

Hastings’ Hardy Asters

Anf-hemis— -Golden Marguerite

MOONLIGHT — Hardy Golden Marguerite. Finely cut.
fern-like foliage with yellow daisy-like flowers from May
to Oct. Valuable for cutting and for the border. 50c.

Aqi^ilegiQ-Golumbine

Graceful, distinctive, airy foliage, delicate arrange¬
ment of yellow, mauve, rose, flesh, lavender, blue, purple
flowers on 2-foot stems. Good cut flowers.

A. MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S HYBR I DS— Long spurred,
finest of all strains. Delightful color and largest Colum¬
bines grown. Mixed colors only. 50c each.

Artemisia

Superb Hardy Garden Asters

MICHAELMAS D A I S I E S— Starworts.

Among the showiest late summer and fall
perennials. Give sunny exposure and they
grow and bloom freely in any soil.

COLLECTION OF ALL 6 HARDY ASTERS
SENT FOR $2.95. POSTPAID.

RED ROVER — Flowers nearest pure red
and blooms last until frost. 60c.

GAY BORDER BLUE — Intensely blue flow¬
ers on long cutting stems. 50c.

PALMYRA — Semi-double pure pink flowers
in pyramidal heads or clusters. 50c.
STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM— -Double
cream and red bicolor sensation for your
garden. 60c.

ROYAL PINK — Complete covered in bright
pink flowers. 60c.

ROSE CLOUD — Pure spicy rose. Real gar¬
den favorite. 60c.

COLLECTION ALL SIX ASTERS, $2.95.

A. SILVER KING — 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. 50c each.

Bolfroni®

SNOWBANK — Pure white, daisy¬
like flowers on tall, four foot,
grand cutting stems. A real ad¬
dition to your garden's lovely at¬
tractiveness and to add the dis¬
tinction of interesting novelty.
50c.

Campanula-— Canterbury Beils

CANTERBURY BELLS— Bellflower, 2 to
3 ft. tall; very showy flowers from June
for garden and cutting.

MiXED COLORS — Numerous branches
crowded with large bells. 45c.

Coreopsis

DOUBLE SUNBURST— Golden yellow flow¬
ers of large size. 45c.

Campanula — Canterbury Bells, 45c

Anchusa, Italica, 50c.

1946 Plant- Prices PosS-pcssd!

Plants priced at 45c each are any 3 for
$1.20, any 12 for $3.95. ,50c plants are
any 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.45. 55c plants
are any 3 for $1.45; 12 for $4.95. 60c
plants are any 3 for $1.50; 12 for $5.45.
75c plants are any 3 for $1.95. $1.00
plants are any 3 "for $2.50.

AchiSSee

MILFOIL OR YARROW— Delightful, easi¬
ly grown, hardy plants for sunny places
in good garden soil.

A. BOULE DE NEIGE. Ball of Snow—

Largest, finest double. 45c each.

*Ajjugci" — Ground Cover

4 in. Creeping ground cover for shady places and rock¬
eries.

REPTANS BLUE — Soft blue in early summer. 55c.

Armen®

CEPHALOTES RUBRA. Best of the sea pinks. Red
flower heads on wiry stems. 55c.

Anefouses' — Cepe Forgei-Me-Mof-

ALKANET — Cape Forget-Me-Not. Of easy culture in
any sumiy and well-drained soil.

A. ITALICA FELTHAM PRIDE— 3-4 ft. high. New,
Bright blue flowers, vigorous growth. 50c each.
fcA. M YOSOT I D I F LORA — 12-18 in. compact forget-me-
not flowers in April. 55c each.

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Hardy Chrysanthemum

★ Gerbera, Transvaal Daisy
60c; 3 for $1.50
12 for $5.45

Hibiscus — Mallow, 40c

Gail lard ia — Superba

HASTINGS' NEW HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS FOR FALL

Wonderful bloomers for a great fall show
of garden color, but not to be confused
with the very large Japanese greenhouse
’mums.

YELLOW SEPTEMBER DAWN — Bright
canary yellow, overcast silver-pink. 60c.
SEPTEMBER GOLD— Brilliant golden yel¬
low, neat, shapely. 55c each.

CRIMSON GLORY — Rich crimson and
gorgeous. 55c each.

EARLY JOAN HELEN — Large rich garnet,
shading purple. Yellow center. 60c each.
PINK CHARM — Clean pink large flowers.
Yellow center. 60c each.

EDGAR A. GUEST — The bright burgundy
red cushion type. Distinct. 55c each.
EARLY WONDER — Patent 490. Lovely
peach-blossom pink. 60c each.

EUREKA GIANT — Largest double orange-
bronze, hardy mum. 75c each.
SEPTEMBER BRONZE — Warm autumn
golden bronze. 60c each.

WHITE KNIGHT — Splendid new large
double white. 75c each.

SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER: One fine
plant each of the ten varieties above, in¬
cluding the new types ($6.15 <£E

value) for only, postpaid .

New Cushion Chrysanthemums

COLLECTION: One each of four newest
Cushion or Azalea-like Chrysanthemums
below, sent postpaid for $2.25.

YELLOW SUPREME — Bright long-lasting
yellow cushion. 75c each.

SERENE — Brand new pure white cushion.
60c each.

MYSTERY GLORYMUM — Cascades of

large bronzy red flowers. 60c each.
DELUXE RED— Real bright double red
cushion. 60c each.

MAXIMUM SHASTA DAISY
NEW DOUBLE WHITE SWAN — Finest
new introduction in years. Gorgeous dou¬
ble-crested flowers coming very early. Spe¬
cial, 50c each; 3 for $1.25.

Delphiniums

Fall and winter planting best.

D. BELLADONNA — Clear sky blue; May
to frost. 50c each.

D. NEW HOLLYHOCK HYBRIDS— Sur¬
pass even finest English strains. 60c.
3 for $1.50.

Dicentra — Bleeding Heart

BLEEDING HEART— 1% feet high, bushy
plants with long racemes of graceful heart-
shaped pink flowers in Spring.

D. SPECTAB I L I S — Extra heavy clumps.
True Bleeding Heart. $1.00 each. 3 for $2.50.
D. EX I MIA — Dwarf growth, plumed flow¬
ers. 75c.

Digitalis — Foxglove

NEW PRINCESS PASTELS— Tall stately
spikes with lovely bright bells. 50c.

Lyssmachia

VULGARIS — 2 ft. Bright yellow ’owers.
Plants with large oval leaves. 40c.

Eupatorium — Hardy Ageratum

COELESTINUM — Lavender blue flower
clusters on good stems. 25c.

Liotris — Blazing Star

★ SCARIOSA — New dwarf with rosy lav¬
ender flowers in midsummer. 50c.

Funkia

UNDULATA VA R I EGATA— Plantain lily.
Lilac flowers in spring. 50c.

Go ii la rdia— Superba

Everblooming. 24 in. Immense golden yel¬
low flowers with red centers on fine cut¬
ting stems. Sensational I 50c.

Gerbera

Mertensia— -Blue Bells

VIRGINICA — Virginia Bluebells. Plants
with large, smooth leaves surmounted by
large panicles of bell-shaped blue to pink
flowers in spring. 50c each.

Monorda

CAMBRIDGE SCARLET — Erect, showy
perennial with brightest orchid flower
heads in mid-summer. 60c each.

TRANSVAAL DAISY — Handsomest of all daisy-like flow¬
ers. Plant with crown above soil surface. Semi-hardy.
*• G. JAMESONI HYBRIDS— Beautiful single flowers.
Mixed. 60c each. 3 for $1.50. 6 for $2.75. 12 for $5.45.

Geum

AVENS — Showy border and rock plants, 12 to 18 in.
high and flowering from April to July.

+ G. PRINCE OF ORANGE— Double orange. 50c.

+ G. RED WINGS — Double fiery scarlet. 50c.

Gypsophiia

BABY’S BREATH — Graceful, airy large panicles of
miniature, snow-like white flowers.

G. BRISTOL FAIRY — Newest, finest, largest, purest
double white. 60c each. 3 for $1.50. 12 for $5.45.

ROSY VEIL — Dwarf; lovely pink. 55c.

Hedera — English Ivy (For Indoors or Outdoors.)

★ GRACILIS — Very dwarf. Grand in rockeries. 40c.
ENGLISH — Vigorous strain. 3 for 85c. 12 for $3.00.

HeSianfrhus

LODDON GOLD — Enormous dahlia-like flowers, bright
yellow and very showy. Cut and come again. 60c each.

Hemeroeallis (Collection, I each all 11 for $3.95.)
DAY LILIES — Tall, graceful, 2 to 3 ft., grass-like. De¬
lightful medium-sized lily flowers freely produced.

AU RANT I ACA — Large, sweet scented. Orange, reverse
Indian yellow. 4 ft. May, June. 45c.

D. D. WYMAN — Magnificent gold. July. 55c.

DR. REGEL — Rich orange yellow. Early May. 2 ft. 45c.
DUMORTIERI — Yellow with bronze reverses. 45c.
FLAVA — Lemon Day Lily. Bright yellow. 45c each.
GOLDEN I — Golden orange. Early. June. 3 ft. 55c.
GYPSY — Deep orange. June. 55c.

KWANSO fi. pl. — Double golden bronze. 45c.

LEMON KING — Wavy yellow flowers. Midsummer. 55c.
MIDDENDORF — Fragrant orange yellow. Apr., May. 45c.
MODESTY — Pale yellow. June. 55c.

COLLECTION OFFER— One each all 11 varieties, in¬
cluding the newer Hybrids, all sent for $3.95. Postpaid.

Hemerocallis, Day Lily

Hibiscus

Rosemallow. Improved Giant Flowering Mallow Marvels.
H. MALLOW MARVELS — Pink, white or red. 40c each.

Lobelia

CARDI N A LIS — Many spikes of brilliant cut flowers. 55c.

Lyfhrum

BONNY PINK — Bright rose pink, midsummer cut flow¬
ers. Loosestripe. 60c. Dicentra — Bleeding Heart, $1.00

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Mertensia— Bluebells, 50c (p. 71)

Perennial — Phlox Decussata. Improved varieties that are
everblooming in any rich, well-drained soil. Plant in
masses to insure coolness at roots. Mulching is desirable.
Best in cooler locations with morning sun exposure only.

AMERICAN BEAUTY--21,-; ft. Large heads; true Amer¬
ican Beauty.

BLUE HILL — 2M> ft. Solid mass of richest phlox-blue.
Large heads.

BRIDESMAID — 2 ft. Pure white with crimson eye.
CHIEFTAIN — 2 ft. Fiery red; midseason.

COUNT ZEPPEL I N --2% ft. Ivory white florets with red
centers.

DAILY SKETCH — 3 ft. Large salmon-pink, marked crim¬
son. Midseason.

FLANDERS — 2 ft. Pure white; largest flowers and heads.
LEO SCHLAGETER— 2V2 ft. Scarlet-red with orange
cast. Midseason.

PAINTED LADY — 214-3 ft. Silver-pink; salmon shading;
cherry eye.

R. P. STRUTHERS— 3 ft. Bright rosy carmine. Mid¬
season.

PRICES — Varieties above: 55c each; 3 for $1.50
12 for $5.45.

Hastings’ Hardy Phlox, 55c

SPECIAL HARDY PHLOX COLLECT ION— One each
of 10 varieties described below for $4.55. Postpaid.

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. Amazing in the fact that it lasts
for years with minimum attention.
Makes the perfect low border or edging
plant. Attractively green when not in
bloom. A veritable blaze of color in
early spring. 40c each. 4 for $1.25.
12 for $2.95. 100 for $17.50. Postpaid.

Lobelia

CARDINALIS — Many spikes of cardinal
flowers on grand cutting stems. 55c.

Lythrum

BONNY PINK — Beautiful rose pink mid¬
summer cut flowers. 60c.

Lysimachia

VULGARIS — Bright yellow cut flowers
from plants with large oval leaves. 40c.

Platycodon — Bell Flower

GRANDIFLORUM— Bell Flower. Bell-like
flowers most of the summer.
PLATYCODON BLUE — 45c each.
PLATYCODON WHITE — 45c each.

Physostegia

ROSY SPIRE — False dragonhead. Many
long spikes of mauve flowers all summer.
50c.

SUMMER SNOW — Pure white novelty. 60c.

Pyrethrum — Painted Daisy

NEW HYBRIDS — Painted Daisy. Exquisite

daisy flowers in pastel colors. 50c.

Rudbeckia — Golden Glow

Golden cut flower favorite. 45c.

Sedums — Superb Ground Covers

S. KAMSCHATICUM VAR I EGATUM —

Golden yellow, variegated foliage. Orange
flowers. 40c.

★ S. SPECTAB 1 LE BRILLIANT— 18 in.,

large leaves; red flowers in Sept. 40c.

Stokesia — Cornflower Aster

Cornflower Aster. Perennial cornflower
with bright blue cutting flowers. 55c.

Thermopsis

CAROLINIANA — Lupine-like plant with
yellow pea-like blooms in May and June.
About 2 ft. high. 50c.

Teucrium Chamaedrys

Very rich dark green foliaged border plants
like dwarf boxwood. Set 8 in. apart. 45c.

Tritoma — Red Hot Poker

PFITZERI HYBRIDS— Orange scarlet. 50c.

Veronica — Speedwell

HEAVENLY BLUE— 18 in. Bright blue.
45c.

Hardy Garden Thrift

Pyrethrum — Painted Daisy — 50c

Platycodon — Bell Flower, 45c
One of the daintiest and best
adapted perennials for our
gardens.

Tritoma — Red Hot Poker, 50c

Veronica — Speedwell

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NOW AN EVERBLOOMING GARDENIA

A NEW SOUTHERN CAPE JASMINE
Sensation of Truly Southern Gardens

GARDENIA FORTUNE I . 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¬
ficial ones or are doing without.

New Everblooming

THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE
OVER 50,000 ALREADY SOLDI
Only once in a lifetimes does a wonderful
new offering like Dixie Brilliant Ever¬
blooming Crape Myrtle come from even as
large a firm as Hastings in Atlanta.

It is beyond question the finest Crape Myr¬
tle ever grown. It is medium large, strong,
vigorous, of dense, compact growth and
literally covered practically all summer
long with tremendous heads of richest
brilliant red. The foliage is dark green,
large and very showy as a shrub, even
when not in bloom. It blooms the first
year from even small plants. It is not
patented, which means that you can make
as many cuttings and grow as many new
plants as you wish without any restrictions

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
60c each. 5 for $2.50. 10 for $4.75. Post¬
paid.

Please send your order early for these
as our production facilities are naturally
limited under present conditions and the
demand has been enormous all fall and
continuing as this catalog is printed.

Red Crape Myrtle

whatsoever. We are perfectly willing for
everyone to enjoy this wonderful new
Crape Myrtle and expect to see it glorify
every section of the South within just a
short time.

DELIVERED PRICES OF GUARANTEED
BLOOMING SIZE PLANTS FOR 1946.

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

250 plants for . 93.79

Prepaid.

Please send your order early. The supply
is limited and we sold out last year.

New Everblooming Cape Jasmine, 60c

Flower Head of Crape Myrtle

Butterfly Bush — Blooms all summer

BUTTERFLY BUSH COLLECTION, $2.95

One plant each all five new varieties — Postpaid, $2.95
BUDDLEIA, WHITE BOUQUET. Pat. 536. Long,
fragrant, glistening white and fragrant sprays of
bloom. 75c each.

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, ELEANOR. Extra long spikes shading
from lavender to Eleanor blue. 60c.

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. $1.25.
SWEET AUTUMN— Sheets of fragrant white. 85c.
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, $1.00. 3 for $2.50. (Seed on p. 54.)
CLIMBING HONEYSUCKLES— Southern favorites.
HALL'S JAPAN — White to cream flowers. 75c.
SCARLET — Coral-red flowers and berries. 75c.

IVY — Indispensable climbers for rock-work, brick and
ground covers. Well known and popular.

BOSTON — Greatest clinging vine; fast grower. 60c.
ENGLISH— The Evergreen Ivy. 12 for $3.00.
VIRGINIA CREEPER— More airy than Boston. 60c.
VINCA. V. minor. Periwinkle. Evergreen ground cover
for sun or shade. 6 for $1.00. 12 for $1.75. 100 for

$11.95. 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. $1.00 each. 3 for $2.75.

WHITE WISTERIA — Grafted plants on strong roots.
Showy white. Vigorous. $1.25 each.

SILVER LACE VINE— Polygonum. $1.00. 3 for $2.50.

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All heavy field grown. Plants, 40c each are 3 for $1.00; 10 for
$3.00. Plants, 50c each are 3 for $1.25; 10 for $4.00. Plants,
Plants, 75c each are 3 for $2.00. (Order before March 15th.)

ABELBA — Excellent in shade or sun;
glossy evergreen foliage; blooms all sum¬
mer long; pinkish white tubular flowers.
Best all-round shrub. 50c each.

PINK BEAUTY — See cover. $1.00 each.
ALTHEAS — Hibiscus syriacus. Rose of
Sharon. Blooms continously all summer.
COLLECTION 1 each all five Altheas, $1.89.
ALTHEA, ARDENS — Beautiful double
blue-violet, ,50c each.

COMPTE DE HAINAULT— Very fine dou¬
ble flesh pink. 50c.

DUCHESS DE BRABANT— Exquisite dou-
blue bright red. 50c.

JEANNE D’ARC — The best white. 50c.
LADY STANLEY— Semi-double, light pink,
splashed carmine. 50c.

BARBERRY — Berberis thunbergi. Easily
grown, medium height, bushy, thorny
shrub for clumps, foundation plantings and
hedges. Scarlet leaves and berries in fall.
JAPANESE BARBERRY — Green leaves.
Strong plants. 50c.

RED LEAVED BARBERRY— Red leaves.
Strong plants. 75c.

BEAUTY BERRY — Call icarpa purpurea.
Recurving branches with tiny pinkish flow¬
ers in August, followed by masses of violet-
purple berries. 50c.

BEAUTY BUSH— Kolkwitzia. Perfect or¬
namental ; arched branches with amazing
clouds of light pink bell-flowers in May and
June. Strong plants. 75c 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. 50c.

JAPANESE BUSH— White flowers, coral
berries. Strong plants. 50c.

TATARIAN — Blush pink, red berries.
Strong plants. 50c.

GGRALBERRY — Symphoricarpos vul¬
garis. Berries are coral-red, almost purple
in thick ropes along the weighed down
stems. 50c.

CHASTE TREE — Blue Vitex. Large shrub;
strong aromatic odor. Exquisite blue flow¬
ers on terminal spikes in summer, small and
rich blue. 50c.

CRAPE MYRTLES — Lagerstroemia in-
dica. Southern favorite; hardy, heavy
bloomer for specimen, lane and street
plantings.

PINK CRAPE MYRTLE— Strong. 60c. Ex¬
tra strong. $1.00.

DIXIE BRILLIANT RED — Strong. 79c.
3 for $1.79.

WHITE CRAPE MYRTLE — Extra strong.

$1.00.

DEUTZIAS — Beautiful, large, double, free-
flowering pinkish and white, dainty tassel¬
shaped flowers thickly along branches.
PRIDE OF ROCHESTER — Pinkish white,
vigorous growth and prolific blooms. 60c.

Postpaid Prices

60c each are 3 for $1.50.

RED DOGWOOD — 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, $1.25 each.
Extra strong grafted plants, $2.39 each.

DOUBLE WHITE DOGWOOD— Gorgeous
double flowers. Grafted plants. $1.95 each.

SINGLE WHITE DOGWOOD — Favorite
everywhere. Well rooted trees. 10 for $1.50.

FLOWERING ALSVIOND — Dwarf Flower¬
ing. Grows 4-5 ft. tall; completely covered
with double pink flowers in spring. 60c.

FLOWERING CRAB-APPLES — Malus.
JAPANESE FLOWERING CRAB — Warm
red buds, opening single light pink; fra¬
grant. Most prolific of all. $1.49.

FLOWERING PEACH— Red Double-Flow¬
ering. Covered with red flowers before
leaves appear in spring. $1.00.

DOUBLE WHITE— $1.00.

FLOWERING QUINCE — C-yd onia japon-

ica. Beautiful flame-scarlet masses of
bloom as glossy leaves appear. 60c.

FORSYTH1AS— Golden Bells. Golden bell¬
shaped flowers in February and March.
Grows 6 to 10 ft. tall.

FORTUNE FORSYTH I A— Upright growth.
60c.

GREENSTEM FORSYTH I A— Best South¬
ern variety. 60c.

WEEPING FORSYTH IA — Most useful
kind. 60c.

GOLDFLOWER- Hypericum. 12
in., beautiful dwarf plant; clear,
waxy flowers borne all summer.

Superb for low mass effects. 75c.
HYDRANGEAS — 3-5 ft. Most
showy plants imaginable. Easily
grown, long blooming season.

Huge heads of white.

HILLS OF SNOW — Aborescens.

Greatest show we know. 75c.

PEE GEE — Paniculata grandiflora.

Huge cone-shaped flower panicles,
midsummer until fall. Prefer
moist fertile soil. 75c.

BLUE-PINK FRENCH HYDRAN¬
GEA — Liming soil makes flowers
pink. Acid soil makes flowers blue.

Strong plants. $1.00. 3 for $2.50.
JASMINE — Jasminum. 2 to 3 ft.
tall; graceful, spreading, ever¬
green shrubs. Bright, rich yellow
flowers.

JANUARY JASMINE — January-
February blooming. 60c.

PINK STEPHANENSE JASMINE
— Lovely pink flowers. 75c.

FLORIDA JASMINE — Largest
primrose flowers. 60c.

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. 75c. 3 for $1.95.

LILACS— Syringa. 8 ft. Old fa¬
vorites everybody knows. Spikes
or long cones of flowers in a
wealth of April bloom.

PURPLE LILAC — Hardiest and
easiest grower. 75c.

WHITE LILAC — Of our grand¬
mother's gardens. 75c.

PERSIAN LILAC — Rothomagen-
sis. Best in South. 75c.

MOCK ORANGE — Philadelphus. Hand¬
some bushy shrubs with beautiful waxy
white flowers of orange-blossom fragrance.

CORONA R I US — Sweet, single creamy
white. 60c.

PEARL BUSH — Exochorda. Richest waxy
white flowers in a mass of bloom, in early
spring. 50c each.

SPIREAS — Indispensable shrubs for every
home and are very effective bloomers.

ANTHONY WATERER — Crimson Spirea.

Rosy crimson flower clusters. 75c.

BRIDAL WREATH OR VAN HOUTTE—

Masses of white flowers in spring. 50c.

DOUBLE BRIDAL WREATH— Like Van
Houtte except double flowers. 75c.

SNOW GARLANDS— S. thunbergi. Slender

branches with masses of miniature white
flowers very early. 75c.

SWEET SHRUB — Calycanthus floridus.

Chocolate colored double flowers of extreme
fragrance. 50c.

VIBURNUM - SNOWBALLS — Hardy
tree-shrubs with large snowball flowers.
COMMON SNOWBALL — Gorgeous sight in
spring. $1.00.

JAPANESE SNOWBALL — Perfect ball
flowers in great profusion. $1.00.

WEIGELAS — Diervilla. April-May bloom¬
ing; trumpet shaped clusters of flowers.

EVA RATHKE — Crimson-red. $1.00.
ROSEA — Bright pink. Wonderful. 60c.

Purple Wisteria — Grafted Plants, $1.00. (See p. 73)

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THE SOUTH IS THE COMING GRAPE PRODUCING SECTION
GST IN ON TfIS GROUND FLOOR— NOW!

Virse Type Gropes— Require Male Vines

Prices all varieties delivered, except Owen’s Nevermiss Scupper-
nong.: 65c each; any 5 for $2.75; 10 for $5.00.

MALE — Plant one male for up to 10 bearing plants; same male
plants good for Scuppernongs or Muscadines. 65c.

OWEN'S NEVERMISS SCUPPERNONG — Patent rights reserved.

Vigorous vine, large, bronzy colored berries; sweet, pulpy and
vinous. S'ept. 1st. Postpaid — Strong plants, $1.00.

CREEK— New extra sweet reddish purple Muscadine borne in
large clusters. Thin skin; medium size. Good wine variety
Ripens about October 1. 65c.

HUNT — New favorite with vigorous vine and regular bearing hab¬
its. Fruit large, black, bunching well, excellent flavor. Ripens
late August in mid-South. 65c.

DULCET — Large, reddish-purple Grapes, borne in large clusters.
Vine is strong, healthy and free from disease. It ripens after
Scuppernong and its delicious sweetness lingers with you Early
September. 65c.

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. 65c.

VUGA — Light bronze Grape of excellent quality. Large clusters
to ripen in late September. A late Scuppernong. Very sweet and
holds on vine unusually well. 65c.

CACO — Most delicious of all red grapes. Very sweet and tender.
Newest and best. Postpaid — 45c each; 5 for $1.75.

CONCORD — Best known and most popular. Blue-black, thin
skin, sweet and tender. Postpaid — -30c each; 5 for $1.25.
MOORt’S DIAMOND — Greenish- white Concord seedling. Large,
early, sweet and tender. Postpaid — 35c each; 5 for $1.50.
FREDONIA — Finest of all new grapes. Superb South. Blue-black.
Ahead of Concord. Ripens uniformly. Delicious for table. Post¬
paid. 50c each. 5 for $2.25. 10 for $3.95.

LUTIE — Most satisfactory Southern red grape. Sweet, delicious
large bunches. Postpaid. 45c each. 5 for $1.75. 10 for $3.25.

NIAGARA — Best white grape. Large bunches, sweet and juicy.
Vigorous. 2 yr. vines. Postpaid — 35c each; 5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.50.

Concord

Grape

30c

MUSCADINE - SCUPPERNONG
COLLECTION, $2.75

One strong vine each of Hunt, Dulcet, Creek, Nevermiss Scup¬
pernong — AND — one male vine to pollenize all of them. POST¬
PAID FOR $2.75. (You save 85c). Order to plant early.

Bunch Type Grapes — Self-Pollenafririg
$2.85 Grape Collection frapweUr 'SI't™

each of Concord, Caco, Niagara. New Fredonia, and in addition
two of Moore’s Diamond. Ten strong vines, 5 varieties, Post¬
paid — $2.85. Send your order early (no changes allowed).

BERRIES ARE PROFITABLE IN SMALL GARDENS

OUR 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, $1.25. 100 plants, $7.95.

NOW A THORNLESS YOUNGBERRY

Same as above except thornless and easier to pick. Postpaid.
5 plants, $1.00. 10 for $1.50. 100 for $11.95.

HASTINGS' FAMOUS BLACKBERRIES

BRAINERD — Well flavored fine berries with small seeds. 5 plants,
$1.00. 10 plants, $1.50. 100 plants, $11.95.

EARLY HARVEST — Large berries of excellent quality.

Postpaid — 10 plants, $1.25. 100 plants, $7.95.

ALFRED — CORELESS — Mammoth new variety for home gardens.

Postpaid — 10 for $1.25. 100 for $7.95.

New Thornless Boysenberry

New glorified Youngberry of tremendous size and delicious flavor.
Most prolific and of highest quality for home use and markets.
Postpaid — 5 for 85c. 10 for $1.45. 100 for $10.95.

DELICIOUS DEWBERRIES FOR 1946

LUCRETIA — Large, fine berry of unusual flavor. Very prolific.
Postpaid— 10 plants, $1.00. 100 for $6.95.

RASPBERRIES FOR THE UPPER SOUTH

SODUS PURPLE — Heaviest yielding and highly recommended to
Southern Raspberry growers. Fine, large purple berries to temnt
the most fastidous. Delvered — 10 plants, $1.25; 100 plants, $7.95.
LOGAN BLACKCAP — Disease-resistant new blackcap Raspberry
ripening early in the South to give abundant yields wherever Rash-
berries can be grown. Large, glossy black. Holds well in dry
weather. Delvered — 10 plants, $1.00; 100 plants, $6.95.

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, $1.25; 100 plants, $7.95.

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, $1.00; 10 plants, $1.50; 100 plants, $11.95.
NEWBURGH, NEW RED — A New York introduction very resistant
to mosaic. Fruit unusually large, bright red and firm, of highest
quality. Delivered — 10 plants, $1.25; 100 plants, $7.95.

Save Your War Bonds — Plant ACCLIMATED Field Seed — Order DIRECT From Hastings [75]

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Stuart Pecans — Fine Budded Trees — $1.89

INVEST IN HASTINGS' FINE PECANS

Stuart Pecars

Nuts large to very large, 1% to 2 in. long; oblong, brownish shell,
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.

^ k 3 Nuts medium to large, 1% to 1% inches long, oblong, somewhat flat-
> Burn 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
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
reddish brown with purplish markings. Shell is thin, partitions
are thin and cracking quality good. Kerne! 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.

Moore Pecos

Success Pecan

PECAN PRICES - LIVEWELL COATED TREES

Make Your Own Choice of Separate or Assorted Varieties.

DELIVERED — 2 foot budded trees, $1.89; 3 for $4.89; 12 for $15.89; 25 for $29.89.

Special Collection Offer Hastings' LsveweSi Pecan Trees, Delivered to You for $6.45

Although the supply of good pecan trees is critically short of demand we do have a limited number of fine, vigorous young trees
(more easily transplanted than larger trees) and offer, for early orders only, one choice two-foot tree each of the above four
superb varieties delivered postpaid for $6.45. (A $7.56 value.) *

Again Hastings^

Hastings’ Golden Root Plants are
the best strawberries for the South.

Golden Root Strawberries For 1946

Heavy Bearing Winners for Southern Gardens

Blakemore. (Perfect.) Uniformly large, brightest red berries borne early, insuring
bountiful supplies. Introduced by the U. S'. Dept, of Agriculture, it has become one
of the leading Southern varieties for home gardens and market.

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. Early bearing on vigorous, upright growth.
Klondyke is a 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.
Dorsett. (Perfect.) Another U. S. Dept, of Agriculture variety, particularly recom¬
mended for the South. Extremely heavy and dependable fruiter, of highest quality.

Strawberry Prices, Delivered. Order Early. PLANTS READY!

100 500 1000 5000

Blakemore . $2.75 $ 7.95 $13.95 $55.95

Fairfax . 2.75 7.95 13.95 55.95

Klondyke . 2.75 7.95 13.95 55.95

Mastodon Everbearing . 3.65 13.65 22.95

Missionary . 2.75 7.95 13.95 55.95

Dorsett . . . . . . . 2.75 7.95 13.95 55.95

Special Garden Collection 25 each of all six varieties for $3.75 (150 plants.) ($4.10 value.)
Special Garden Collection 50 each of all six varieties for $6.75 (300 plants.) ($8.25 value.)
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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With practically one million copies sent monthly to all sections
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the latest and most authentic garden and farm news no matter
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START YOUR ORCHARD NOW!
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
crimson cheek. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

CARMAN — Early. Round, red on white background. Freestone. Flesh white, red
at pit. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

GOLDEN JUBILEE — Early. Yellow freestone variety. Elberta type. Postpaid —
2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

EARLY ELBERTA — Medium Early. Very large freestone with yellow flesh. Juicy,
very fine. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

MIKADO — Early. Sensational new semi-freestone of huge size for so early maturity.
Postpaid— 2-3 ft.. 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

ELBERTA — Late. Most popular peach in the world. Freestone, yellow overlaid red.
Excellent. Postpaid— 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

HALE HAVEN — Midseason. Freestone. Very hardy to cold. Firm, delicious golden
flesh. 2 weeks ahead of Elberta. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85.

25 for $10.85.

HILEY OR HILEY BELLE — Early. Large, freestone, white skin with red cheek.
Heavy bearer. Good shipper. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85.

25 for $10.85.

INDIAN CLING — Blood Cling — Late. Dark, clingstone variety with streaked red
flesh. Old and good. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.
J. H. HALE — Late. The "Million Dollar Peach.” Freestone and extra large in size.
Better than Elberta. Postpaid— 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

MAYFLOWER — Earliest of all. Very red, very early, medium size, freestone va¬
riety. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c; 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85. 25 for $10.85.

WHITE ENGLISH — Very Late — Clingstone. Most popular variety for pickles and
preserving. Ideal tender flesh. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 70c. 3 for $1.85. 12 for $5.85.

25 for $10.85.

Elberta Peach — Standard of All — 70c

APPLES ARE MOST DELICIOUS FROM HOME TREES

ALL RED DELICIOUS — Late Fall. Large
uniform size, round and long, dark red.
Quite juicy. 2-3 ft., 75c each.

EARLY HARVEST — Early. Medium, round,
sour apple, bright straw color when ripe.
Cooks well. 2-3 ft. Postpaid — 75c each.
YELLOW DELICIOUS — Early winter. Me¬
dium large, round, yellow and mild. Very
valuable. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 75c each.
STAYMAN WINESAP — Winter. Very high
quality for Southern planting. Lively deep
red, splashed crimson. Sweet. Postpaid —
2-3 ft., 75c each. 3 for $1.95. 12 for $6.95.

YATES — Winter. Small, dark red, speckled,
juicy and sweet. Finest home variety for
eating and cider. Postpaid — 2-3 ft., 75c each.
YELLOW HORSE — Late Summer. Large
greenish yellow, hard and crisp. Fine for
cooking or drying. 2-3 ft., 75c each.
PRICES — All apple varieties above. Postpaid
2-3 ft., 75c each. 3 for $1.95. 12 for $6.95.

F.O.B. 3-5 ft., $1.25. 3 for $3.25. 12 for $10.95.
WHITNEY CRAB APPLE— Late. Hardy,
heavy, bearing yellow with red stripes
Fine for cider and jelly.

Postpaid — 2-3 trees only, $1.00. 3 for $2.50.

Kieffer Pear, 95c

SWEET SOUTHERN PEARS

BARTLETT — Large, fine grained, sweet,
and of highest quality.

KIEFFER — Good keeper. Juicy, good flavor.
Largely planted.

PINEAPPLE — Blight resistant, large,
coarse. Excellent for cooking.

SECKEL — Small sugar pear. Sweetest and
most prolific.

Postpaid. 2 ft., 95c. 3 for $2.65. 12 for $8.95.

GIANT PERSIMMON

TANE NASHS, JAPANESE — Extra large
market variety of highest quality. Postpaid,
2-3 ft., $1.49, each. 3 for $3.95.

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 — Earliest. Red. yellow flesh.

SHROPSHIRE DAMSON — Purple, tender.
Postpaid, 2-3 ft., 85c. 3 for $2.25. 12 for $7.95.

Delicious Southern FIGS

BROWN TURKEY — Medium size, coppery
brown, highest quality. Postpaid. 75c each.
3 for $1.95. 12 for $6.95.

CELESTE — Sugar fig. Same prices as above.

CHERRIES FOR UPPER SOUTH PLANTING ONLY

BLACK TARTARIAN — Sweet, 2-3 ft., 95c each. 3 for $2.65. 12 for $8.95. Postpaid.
EARLY RICHMOND— Sour, 2-3 ft., 95c. 3 for $2.65. 12 for $8.95. Postpaid.

HASTINGS' 1946 HOME ORCHARD

12 STRONG TREES FOR ONLY $1.65 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.

All Red Delicious Apple, 75c

PEACH, HALE HAVEN (midseason).
PEACH, MIKADO (early).

PEACH, ELBERTA (late).

PEACH, WHITE ENGLISH CLING

(late).

PLUM, BURBANK (midseason).

CHERRY, EARLY RICHMOND (early).

APPLE, ALL RED DELICIOUS (fall).
APPLE, STAYMAN WINESAP (winter).
APPLE, YELLOW DELICIOUS (winter).
PEAR, KIEFFER (late).

PEAR, PINEAPPLE (late).

CHESTNUT, CHINESE (Blight resistant).

One strong tree from our regular stock of each for $7 65, Postpaid.
3 trees of each variety (36 in all) for $19.95. Postpaid.
Positively no changes allowed at these low prices.

CHINESE CHESTNUT — Blight resistant. Bears sweetest nuts in 3 to 4 years. Postpaid
— $1.49 each. 3 for $3.95.

All Nursery Orders Will Be Filled In Order of Time Received and As Stocks Last.

HASTINGS' NEW PRACTICAL SPRAYING GUIDE

Crop

Injury

Pest

Material

How and When to Apply

Roses

Diseased foliage

Blackspot Mildew

Triogen, Basic Copper
Bordeaux

Weekly through season

Roses

Eaten foliage and buds

Chewing insects

Triogen

Weekly through season

Roses

Wilted tips

Aphis (lice)

“DX” Spray

Spray as necessary

Garden Flowers

Eaten foliage

Chewing insects

Lead Arsenate, “DX”

Spray when necessary

Garden Flowers

Discolored foliage

Disease

Wettable Sulphur

Spray when necessary

Garden Flowers

Wilting at tips

Aphis (lice)

“DX” Spray

Spray when necessary

Garden Flowers

Blighting of plant

Disease in soil

Bordeaux Mixture

Spray plants and soil

Flowering Shrubs

Eaten feliage

Chewing insects

Lead Arsenate, “DX”

Spray when necessary

Camellias — Gardenias

Blackened leaves
and stems

White fly, scale
Sooty Fungus

Nursery Volck

Every 8 weeks

Oftener if necessary

Evergreen Shrubs

Scaly bark
and leaves

Scale

Nursery Volck

Every week for 2-3 appli¬
cations

Conifers, Boxwood

Dying areas

Red Spider

Dusting Sulphur

Every week for 3 applications

Deodar Cedars

Dead branches

Borers

Sharp knife

Cut and burn affected parts

Pot Plants

Wilting at tips

Aphis (lice)

“DX” Spray

Spray when necessary

Pot Plants

White mass on leaves

Mealy bug

“DX” Spray

Spray when necessary

Vine Plants

Powdered leaves

Mildew

Rotenone-sulphur

Dust when necessary

Vine Plants

Eaten foliage

Chewing insects

Rotenone

Dust when necessary

/Apple, Pear

Scaly bark

Scale

Lime-sulphur

Spray in late winter

Apple, Pear

Wilting foliage

Aphis (lice)

Black Leaf 40

Spray when necessary

Apple, Pear

Wormy fruit

Codling Moth

Pan Apple Spray

(1) When petals fall

Apple, Pear

Wormy fruit

Codling Moth

Pan Apple Spray

(2) 14 days later

Apple, Fear

Wormy fruit

Codling Moth

Pan Apple Spray

(3) 21 days later

Cherry, Plums

Wormy fruit

Curculio

Pan Peach Spray

Spray as buds open

Cherry, Plums

Wormy fruit

Rotted fruit

Curculio

Brown Rot

Pan Peach Spray

Spray every 10 days for

3 times

Peach

Wormy fruit

Curculio

Pan Peach Spray

(1) Most flower shucks fallen

Peach

Wormy fruit

Curculio

Pan Peach Spray

(2) Two weeks later

Peach

Wormy fruit

Rotted fruit

Curculio

Brown Rot

Pan Peach Spray

(3) Four weeks before
picking

Grapes

Rotted fruit

Mildew

Bordeaux Mixture

Every two weeks on leaves

Berries

Diseased plants

Blight, Spot, etc.

Dry lime-sulphur

Spray in late winter

Beans

Eaten leaves

Mex. Bean Beetle

Rotenone

Dust weekly as necessary

Most Vine Vegetables

Eaten Leaves

Chewing insects

Rotenone

Dust as necessary

Most Other Vegetables Eaten leaves

Insects

DDT Spray or Dust

Use as necessary

Most Vegetables

Wilted tips

Aphis (lice)

“DX” Spray

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.

Buy four or five pounds dust for average small garden, smaller quantity DDT dust.

Buy one pound dry spray, including DDT “Deenate 50W”, to mix with water for small orchard or garden,
Read full facts about DDT on page 81 before ordering any spray or dust.

CELCURE FOR TERMITE CONTROL

Now that the Govt, has again allowed Celcure for civilian use, can be used in treating green fence posts by new method,
we are offering it to be sprayed or brushed on all wood sur- (Write for special bulletin.) Postpaid. 1 gallon, $1.75, (Treats
faces for protection against termites, rots, decays, etc. Also 200-350 sq. ft.) Write for quantity prices,

[78] Buy EFFECTIVE Sprays — Order DIRECT From Hastings — Save Your War Bonds

FRm?iP'° INSECTICIDES- FUNGICIDES

DIRECTIONS
WITH EACH
ORDER

ALL MATERIALS ON THIS PAGE SOLD ONLY IN ACCORD WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE

SUCKING, CHEWING INSECTS

ROTENONE DUST IS BETTER
THAN DDT FOR BEAN BEETLES

Non-arsenical. A very effective and
highly recommended dust for the con¬
trol of bean beetles and many other
vegetables. Rotenone is recommended
by the U. S. Dept. Agric. . Rotenone
Dust, 4 Lbs., $1.10. Postpaid.

ARSENATE OF LEAD

For Chewing Insects. Stomach poison
igainst Moths, Worms, Caterpillars, Cur-
cuiio, Bugs, Beetles and all leaf-eating in¬
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.

BAIT-M WITH METALDEHYDE

Poison bait for cut worms, slugs, snails,
grasshoppers, etc. Spread on ground.
2'/2 Lbs., 75c. Order early.

BLACK LEAF 40 PASTE FOR APHIS,

ETC. Nicotine sulphate and spray soap in
handy measure tube. 3 Oz. tubes, 40c.
214 Lb. can, $2.65. Postpaid.

BLACK LEAF 40 — Nicotine Sulphate
For Aphis. Spray for Aphis, Thrips, Leaf-
Hoppers., Etc. Paint hen roosts to pre¬
vent lice. Poison. 5 Oz., $1.00. Lb., $2.25.
2 Lbs., $3.25.

"DX" Combination
DDT Garden Spray

For All Garden Insects.

New, very penetrating and
powerful combination gar¬
den spray containing DDT
for lasting kill, and Pyre-
thrum and Rotenone for
quick knock down and kill
— an unbeatable combina¬
tion for quick, sure results.

For all kinds of insects,
both sucking and chewing. Simple in use.
Merely dilute with water and spray. Ranks
very high in tests.

114 Oz., 40c. i% Pint., $1.40. Quart, $4.25.
Gallon, $11.75.

FISH OIL SPRAY SOAP

For Sucking Insects. Aphis wash, getting
larvae and eggs. Lb., 50c. 714 Lbs., $2.51.

SCALECIDE — WINTER SPRAY

Combination. Effective, safe oil spray for
scale insects and diseases on hardy plants
during winter. Postpaid. 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. Boxwood. Postpaid. Quart, $1.25.
(F.O.B.— Gallon, $3.00. 5 Gallons, $12.00.)

DESTROY MOLES

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.

COMBINATION CONTROLS

PAN PEACH SPRAY —
COMPLETE CONTROL

For peaches, plums, cherries. Scientific
blend of chemicals for most insect and
disease control, all applied together.
No fuss, no bother, just mix with
water, and spray as per directions.
Postpaid. 1 Lb., 65c. 8 Lbs., $1.61.
PAN APPLE SPRAY —
COMPLETE CONTROL
For apples and pears. Scientific blend
for ease in application and control of
most insects and diseases of these
fruits. Just mix with water and spray.
1 Lb., 64c. 9 Lbs., $2.23. Postpaid.

KRYOCIDE — NATURAL CRYOLITE

Kills Bean Beetles, Potato Bugs, Etc.

A natural insecticide. Very effective in
the control of most chewing type insects
that feed upon our garden vegetables.
Just dust it lightly on. KRYOCIDE D-50
DUST. 3 Lb. bag, $1.05. Postpaid.

SPRAYERS — DUSTERS

We offer subject to supplies being un¬
sold the following equipment.

CLIMAX SPRAYER

Strong, tested, galvanized, pump type,
pressure sprayer complete with hose and
nozzle. Holds 3% gallons. Perfect
garden size. Postpaid, $6.45.

MISTY SPRAYER

Well built, strong and effective 1 quart
size sprayer for household and very
small garden use. Postpaid. 55c.

ADMIRAL DUSTER

Well known and favorite hand, plunger
type duster. Dust reservoir 2s4x4V2 in.
Complete with extension tubes and fit¬
tings — ready for dusting the average
garden. Postpaid, $1.35.

TRI-O-GEN BEST SPRAY FOR ROSES

Complete for Roses. Disease and insect
killer and repellent. Used properly makes
perfect roses and plants. Also valuable
for many other flowers.

PRICES— POSTPAID

Small Kit for 12-20 roses . $1.50

Medium Kit for 50-80 roses . 4.00

Large Kit for 100-150 roses . 6.00

Extra Large Estate Kit . 20.00

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. Postpaid. Pint, 75c. (F.O.B. — Gal¬

lon, $2.25. 5 Gallons, $8.50.

LINSO SOAP — A GOOD SPREADER
A perfect spreader for most sprays. Helps
it stick as well as spread. '/2 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.O.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.

AMMATE— DUPONT WEED KILLER

For poison ivy, weeds, etc. Sensational
new weed killer to spray on leaves, kill¬
ing out even the roots of many noxious
and dangerous weed pests. Dead re¬
mains are fireproof and do not harm
livestock. 6 Lbs., $2.12. postpaid. Full
directions on package.

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.
9 Lbs., $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 soi1
Poison. 2 Oz. treats V2 bu. of small seed
or 1 Bu. of large seed. 40c. 12 Oz., $1.88.

4 Lbs., $9.10. (Trial Pkt., 10c.)

ARASAN — PEANUTS, VEGETABLES

New Dupont seed disinfectant specially
made for treating peanuts and most vege¬
table seed, including corn. 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., 30c. 1 Lb., $1.65. 4 Lbs., $5.70.

NEW IMPROVED SEMESAN <JR.

For treating seed corn. Poison. Lb. treats)
8 bu. 12 Oz., 56c; 6 '/4 Lbs., $3.75.

2% CERESAN

For treating cotton, millets, peas, sor¬
ghums, grains and narcissus bulbs. Poison.
Lb. treats about 5 Bu., 75c. 4%. Lbs., $3.14,
25 Lbs., $14.50. 100 Lbs., $52.00.

5% IMPROVED CERESAN

For treating Cotton, Wheat, Rye, Oats,
and Barley for seed-borne disease, such as;

smut. 1 Lb. (treats 30 Bu. grain, or 10.7 Bu.
cotton). 80c. 4 Lbs., $2.70. 25 Lbs., $15.00.

100 Lbs., $55.00.

ORDER STRICTLY BY GROUP LETTER

A. Alfalfa; Sweet, Bur, Hubam Clovers.
1 Bu size, 50c. 2'/2 Bu., $1.00.

B. Red, Alsike, Crimson, White Clovers.
1 Bu. size, 50c. 2/2 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. 120 Lbs., 30c. 300 Lbs.,

55c. 1,500 Lbs., $2.50.

S. Soy Beans, all varieties. 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. 8 Lb. size., 10c.

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ES sercfiol
M!N eral
EL ements

FRUITS AND I /EGETA8LES RICH IN VITAMINS
CANNOT GROW IN SOIL POOR IN MINERALS

Order ES-M I N -EL today. 5 POUNDS— (FOR 5.000 SQ. FT., GARDEN) $1.25 POSTPAID.

ES—

MIN—

EL

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 application is
perfectly safe, although unnecessary. Only

one treatment of the soil lasts all year even
with heavy cropping.

Grow healthier, finer crops, much richer in
vital vitamins, with ES-MIN-EL (Product
of Tennessee Corporation — huge chemical

manufacturer) — mineralize your garden for
Greater production. 5 Lbs., $1.25. Postpaid.
(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. F.O.B. 100 Lbs., $7.50.

Reliance Fertiliser
For Azaleas, Camellias

Famous Southern made plant food blend
compounded for Azaleas and Camellias as
well as many other acid soil loving shrubs
and plants. Tremendously popular wher¬
ever used because it is "just right" and no

Azalea or Camellia grower large or small
should be without it. F.O.B. Atlanta.
25 Lbs., $1.50. 50 Lbs., $2.50. 100 Lbs.,

$4.00.

For Vegetables

ARMOUR’S GARDEN FE RT I LI ZE R— 100
Lbs., $2.75. 500 Lbs., $12.75. F.O.B. At¬

lanta.

VIGORO

With fertilizer materials more plentiful,
governmental authorities have again al¬
lowed production of high grade fertilizer
for us to keep up our lawns, shrubs, flow¬
ers and trees. No restrictions on these
as long as supply lasts.

VIGORO (4-12-4 for Lawns, Shrubs, Flow-
eas, Trees) 25 Lbs., $1.50. 50 Lbs., $2.50.

100 Lbs., $4.00. F.O.B. Atlanta.

SOne BatfrpakVtofeWason

a toad of Barn Yard Manure

special direct heat dr

PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE

Permanently Improves All Soils and Makes Better and Brighter
Green Lawns and Finest Gardens in All the Southland!

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
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
ying and sterilizing process' that kills all

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 in every 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.

P,;,.. 25 Lbs., $1.00. 50 Lbs., $1.75. 100 Lbs., $3.00.
r rices 200 Lbs., $5.50. 500 Lbs., $12.50. 1 Ton, $45.00.
F. O. B. Atlanta. By Freight, Charges Collect.

PEAT MOSS

Again wxe offer a limited amount of gran¬
ulated Peat Moss, the marvelous humus
material that improves growing conditions
in any garden soil. It helps hold food and
moisture and prevents crusting and baking
of the garden beds. Use it freely to per¬
manently improve your soil for all types
of bulbs, flowers, roses and it is ideally
suited for making or remaking lawns
Grass roots are naturally so shallow that
there must be good moisture-holding quali¬
ties in the soil. Peat Moss surely is the
answer to this serious problem. F.O.B.
Atlanta. Large bales, $3.95 each. Order
early, please! Supply very limited.

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.

SAVE HUMUS
WITH ADCO

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.

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 3,000 cuttings. $1 .00.
For commercial growers, a package of
one pound (16 oz. avoir.) treat up to
30 000 cuttings. $5.00. Trial size, 25c.

Yw Fl

PL Xi

siFTtriniMj

PULTONS fT*

lnIabBS

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 (Special economy size) for $1.00.
Large professional size, $3.50. Postpaid.

“Hormodin” is a hormone-like plant growth
substance. Its- principal 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 i

No. 1 for soft t 1% °z- size . 50c

wood cuttings ) 1 lb . $3.00

Hormodin Powder i

No. 2 for woody l oz .

cuttings [ 1 lb . $4.50

Hormodin Powder ) „ _

No. 3 for hard- >■ } °f- .

wood cuttings ) Vi . $4.50

Special trial package, 25c. Postpaid.

[80] Build Your GARDEN Soil — Buy DIRECT From Hastings — Save Your War Bonds

Since the development of DDT, which was used
and highly publicized during World War II, the
American public has been deluged with glowing
reports of this "wonder product". Newspapers
and magazines throughout the country have been
lavish in their praise of DDT, dubbing it a sort
of "super duper" in the insecticide world.

DDT is truly a marvelous development, but in prac¬
tically all of the publicity given this material too
little emphasis was given to its dangers and re¬
strictions. Because of this lack of proper in¬
formation we wish to give this report on DDT
after having investigated it thoroughly through
the U. S. Public Health Service, the Georgia De¬
partment of Public Health, and various manufac¬
turers of DDT compounds.

In the first place, we feel that the general public
has been misinformed as to the effectiveness of
DDT. They were given to believe that it Is a
"cure-all" for all types of Insects. The facts
show us that it does not kill every kind of insect
pest, although it is very effective against most
household insects such as flies, mosquitoes, bed
bugs, moths, carpet beetles, roaches, silver fish,
water bugs, household fleas, ants and wasps.
The agricultural formula controls such plant
insects as flea beetles, many plant bugs, leaf hop¬
pers, various caterpillars, cabbage worms and
potato bugs, but it Is not very effective for Mex¬
ican Bean Beetles (use Rotenone or Kryoclde) or
Cotton Boll Weevils (use Calcium Arsenate).

Research work on DDT as an Insecticide for
garden plants is far from complete, so we have
only a partial Idea of what insects it will and
will not kill.

DDT is not at all selective In its work for it
kills many of the beneficial as well as injurious
insects. Beekeepers are particularly worried
about the promiscuous use of DDT in dusting and
spraying plants, for It kills bees readily. This
is a greater problem than we are apt to realize,
for honeybees are very necessary in the pollen-
izatlon of many fruit and seed crops.

One must remember that DDT Is compounded
in three different basic formulas, each adapted
for certain uses. One of these is an agricultural
formula highly concentrated. It Is to be used
only as an agricultural spray, In diluted form, for
certain plant Insects, or in a stronger concentra¬
tion for spraying henhouses, barns, etc, This
agricultural formula should not be used Inside
homes.

The household formula should preferably be of a
5% solution of DDT that requires no further
dilution. It is sprayed directly on walls, along
baseboards, on ceilings, painted on screens,
sprayed on garments and rugs.

The third form Is the dust type of DDT. It is
more harmless than the liquid forms, and is used
either for dusting in crevices in homes, for dust¬
ing on plants in the garden, or the concentrated
dust may be diluted with water to be sprayed
on plants or in the home.

DDT Is in such great demand that we will soon
see it used in many kinds of products. It wil'l
be only a short time until flea powders for dogs
will contain DDT — but this material should be
used on cats with great caution and only on the
back of the cat's neck, where it cannot lick Itself
and become poisoned.

After telling you of some of the uses of DDT
we must emphasize the precautions to be ob¬
served in handling this material. Everyone Is
strongly advised to follow precautionary direc¬
tions carefully, for DDT is toxic to humans. A
few people have minimized the harmful effects
of the solution when it comes in contact with

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
Dupont 5% DDT Insect Spray

Spray on screens, walls, ceilings, baseboards, etc.,
to control flies, mosquitoes, moths, bed bugs,
roaches, many beetles, wasps, silver fish, water
bugs, fleas and ants. Ready for immediate use.
No dilution or mixing necessary. (Do not Inhale
the spray.) Quart, $1.20. Gallon, $3.31. Post¬
paid.

FOR AGRICULTURAL OR GARDEN USE
Dupont 50% Wettable DDT
“Deenate 50W”

A powder form of DDT at 50 per cent strength,
to be mixed with water for all agricultural uses

the skin or when it is Inhaled, but most authori¬
tative sources say that It is definitely harmful
and must be used with considerable caution. In¬
haling the spray, and prolonged contact with the
skin may produce serious results. Wash the
hands immediately after handling DDT.

When spraying kitchen walls and ceiling with
DDT all food, dishes and utensils should be cov¬
ered so no spray whatsoever can get on them.
It is odd to note that In spite of the harmful
effects of inhaling and prolonged contact with
the solution It is apparently safe after it has
been sprayed on a wall and dried.

DDT dust should not be used on such vine crops
as squash, melons and cucumbers until further
information is available.

One of the greatest virtues of DDT Is Its residual
effect. This can be obtained, though, only by
spraying solutions of proper strengths. The U. S.
Public Health Service booklet suggests a mini¬
mum strength of 5% for effective residual re¬
sults. At that strength it remains effective for
a maximum of about three months, depending
on weathering effects, etc. Lower strengths are
proportionately less effective in residual quali¬
ties.

for which DDT Is adapted. Full directions for
mixing on each package, together with caution
suggestions. To control flea beetles, potato bugs,
cabbage worms, leaf hoppers, caterpillars, etc.
4 Lbs., $4.15. Postpaid.

Dupont 5% DDT Garden Dust

Ready for Immediate use without fuss or bother
in any ordinary garden or farm duster. Very
light and very fluffy to go a long way for economy
and even distribution so necessary for best Insect
control. To control above pests and many others.
1 Lb., $1.12. 4 Lbs., $3.25. 10 Lbs., $7.66.
Postpaid.

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See Other Insecticides Listed On Page 79.

We Handle DuPont DDT

PLAY SAFE WITH DUPONT PRODUCTS

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[81 ]

DAY LILIES-
LEMON
LILIES

(Hemerocallis)

Easiest of all lily-like plants to grow!

$3.95 — Collection of all eleven varieties

to bloom all summer — $3.95
CULTURE. Day or lemon lilies may be had In
bloom from May until frost by planting several
of these listed varieties to give a succession of
bloom.

Grassy-I ike foliage in heavy, attractive clumps
with tall stemmed flower head clusters that open
during tjie day. Set In full sun in richly pre¬
pared, well drained beds, during late fall, winter
or early spring. They stand neglect and abuse
and anyone can grow them easily. A real garden
necessity to fill in large perennial areas.

New Befscher Hybrids

D. D. WYMAN. Golden, tawny splashed. June,
July.

GOLDENI. Golden orange. Richest coloring.
Early June.

GYPSY. Brilliant deep orange flowers on medium
stems in June.

LEMON KING. Fluted lemon-yellow flowers, me¬
dium stems, midsummer.

MODESTY. Pale yellow. One of loveliest. June.

Any of above, 55c each; any 3 for $1.45;
any 6 for $2.65; any 12 for $4.95.

Hemorcallis Perennial "Backbone" of
Outdoor Southern Gardens

a of the

ey - - - — - -

Standard Varieties

The following list contains a superb selection of
varieties which will bloom from spring to late
summer, often repeating in fall.

AURANTIACA. Large; sweetly scented; orange,
reverse Indian yellow. 4 ft. May, June.

DUMORTIERI. Rich cadimum-yellow with bronzy
yellow reverse. 2 ft. May.

DR. REGEL. Rich orange-yellow blooms in late
April or early May. 2 ft.

FLAVA. True Lemon Lily. Full; clear yellow;
sweetly scented. 2Vz ft. May.

KWANSO FL.-PL. Double golden bronze.

MIDDENDORF. Very fragrant; rich orange-yellow.
IV2 ft. April, May.

Separate varieties, 45c each; 3 for $1.20;

12 for $3.95. Postpaid.

Collection Offer, $3.95

One plant each of all eleven lovely crea¬
tions, including the new Betscher Hybrids,
to bloom all summer for only $3.95.
Postpaid.

OUTDOOR
Lily of the Valley

We have secured a limited supply of these love¬
liest of the lovelies to plant in cool, moist, rich,
shaded places in the upper South only. They do
not thrive in the lower South or in light sandy
soils. Set clumps during winter or early spring
in well prepared beds and they thrive for years
growing their exquisite little bell-like flowers each
season. While they last, Medium Clumps only,
60c each. 3 for $1.50. Postpaid.

'Het# 'Hcvueitf, Setnatiouf
Owen's NEVERMISS Scuppernong

Truly the first outstanding advance in Scupper¬
nong development In nursery history Owen's
Nevermiss (sold exclusively by Hastings) is larger,
sweeter AND MORE REGULAR BEARING, than
the old Scuppernong which it will undoubtedly
supersede within a few years' time.

Plant Patent Applied For.
All Rights Reserved.

First discovered 11 years ago in Middle Georgia
it has been under observation test and multi¬
plication since that time.

Owen's Nevermiss Scuppernong regularly sets a
crop every year and with proper pollenization will
yield abundant crops (with reasonable treatment)
when the old type is very spotted in yield at best.

Owen's Nevermiss Scuppernong has produced
abundant crops of fruit EVERY YEAR for the
past nine years it has been under observation
and test.

It is more prolific, the fruit more persistent, and
has larger clusters of fruit than other Scupper-
nongs. It is very vigorous in growth.

POSTPAID PRICES

One plant, $1.00. 3 for $2.75. 5 for $4.25.
10 for $8.00. 25 for $18.75. 100 for $70.00.
(Plant one male vine for each planting of from
one to fifteen bearing vines. Male vines extra
at 65c each. Postpaid.)

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Other varieties Muscadines and Bunch Grapes
listed on page 75.

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[82]

ORIENTAL IRIS

... at Home in the South

Plant in Rich,
Moist, Sunny
Beds and They
Will Do Their
Best

Iris, Blue Waves

MT. EVEREST. White. Fall bloomer.

Oriental Kaempteri Iris

(Thrive * in rich, moist soil.)

ASTARTE. Dark Violet. Enormous double flow¬
ers often 10 inches across. Prolific.

BLUE BIRD. Dark Violet. Single but superb.

BLUE WAVES. Huge semi-double Wisteria blue.
Gold centers.

CHUTSAI. Purple. Large single violet purple
veined white.

FRANCES E. CLEVELAND. Blue. Very large.

JEANETTE PARRY. Blue, White. Large single
white delicately veined soft blue. Standards mul¬
berry. Tall.

JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. White. Very showy,
veined blue.

KAGARIBE. Red. Huge flowers of Chinese red
with yellow spot on each petal.

KAMINADO — NO-TSUKI. White. Double, veined
blue with yellow blotch.

LA FAVORITE. White. Double white, veined
blue with rich purple center.

MAHOGANY. Red. Large, late double velvet
mahogany red. Petals crested.

ROSE ANNA. White. Double, with ivory veins.
Yellow blotch.

PRICES — Your choice, 45c each. Any 3 for
$1.25. Any 6 for $2.25. Any 12 for $3.95.

COLLECTION— 1 EACH ALL 12
ORIENTALS FOR $3.45. POSTPAID.

Hastings' Siberian Iris Culture

They bloom early in the garden and like moist
places best. Most prolific Iris.

Hastings' Siberian Iris .

KINGFISHER BLUE. Bright blue. 3 ft. Flowers
excellent for cutting and showy in the garden.
45c each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $3.95.

MRS. ROWE. Silvery white. 3 ft. Makes a
bright show in the garden and splendid for cut¬
ting. Easily grown, striking white flowers. 45c
each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $3.95.

IRIS PSEUDACORUS — Yellow species. 45c. 3 for
$1.25. 12 for $3.95.

For Upper South Hardy
Bearded Garden Iris
(ready now)

AMBASSADEUR. S. Bronzy. F. Maroon.

DAUNTLESS. Immense red purple. 40c each.
3 for $1.00.

INDIAN CHIEF. Red purple.

LENT A. WILLIAMSON. S. violet, F. pansy.
LORELEY. S. yellow. F. blue, cream.

MARY BARNET. Huge blue.

MOTHER OF PEARL. Soft gray white.

PALLIDA SPECIOSA. Deep blue.

PRINCESS BEATRICE. Pale lavender blue.
SUSAN BLISS. Fine lilac pink.

VIOLACEA GRANDIFLORA. Vigorous.

PRICES: 1 each all 12 (unlabelled) for $1.95.

SEPARATE VARIETIES (less than 3 of a va¬
riety not labeled); 3 for 75c. 6 for $1.25.
12 for $2.25. Postpaid. (Except Dauntless.)

Reddest of All and Greatest Floral
Ground-Cover

★ THRIFT, DIXIE BRILLIANT. Phlox nivalis sylvestris. Finest,
largest and richest color of all dwarf Phlox or hardy garden Thrift.
The big rosy red florets cover a half dollar. Faster growing, larger
plants with sheets of dazzling color make Brilliant the greatest
ground-cover that we can plant and the newest and best of all
dwarf plants for rockeries, banks, low bedding and edging. Mossy
cushion-like plants of grassy green; 6 inches high and spreading a
foot or more in one year, blooms blanketing the plants for a month
in early spring — a blaze of color. Hardy to heat and cold, North
or South.

40c each; 4 for $1.25; 12 for $2.95; 100 for $17.50

GIANT GARDEN THRIFT,

CUSHION PHLOX . . .

‘Dixie ^xiUOxat

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Giant Hybrid Amaryllis

Fancy Calladiums, 25c

3040 Hastings' New
Amaryllis Hybrids

New Gant Flowering. Hardy in lower South
outdoors; used as pot plants elsewhere. Enor¬
mous lily-like flowers in great heads on strong,
leafless, 2 ft. stems, targe ribbon-like leaves
come from the bulbs after blooming. No
flower is more gorgeous. Color range is from
white with markings of rose, red and crimson
to richest scarlet. Giant Bulbs — Mixed Colors
only — 50c each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $4.25.
25 for $7.45. Postpaid.

3 1 27 Butterfly or Ginger Lily

Hedychium Coronarium. Flourishes in moist rich
soil, forming a dense clump 4 to 6 ft. tall. Ex¬
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.

BULBS

for the

Garden's 'Distinction

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. However,
these bloom from old bulbs as well as new, giv¬
ing blooms every year; so-called everblooming.
Top Size Bulbs. 6 for 65c. 12 for $1.00.
25 for $1.85. Postpaid.

3002 Fancy Leaf Caladiums

Colorful variegated foliage, with green and
various color markings. 18 In. plants for
pots and window boxes in shady places.
Rare and fancy Brazilian varieties, mixed.

Blooming size Bulbs, 35c each. 3 for 90c.
6 for $1.65. 12 for $2.95. Postpaid.

Tuberous Roofed 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, 45c each. 3 for $1.25.
12 for $3.95. Postpaid.

3145 Millc 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, 50c each. 3 for $1.25.
12 for $3.95. Postpaid.

MAMMOTH ELEPHANT
EARS (CALADIUMS)

Giant tropical foliage plants thriving in rich,
moist soil. They make rapid growth and give
a very exotic effect. Fine bulbs. 40c each.
3 for $1.00. Supply very limited.

3035 Regal Lily

Grows Well in the South.

3-5 ft. tall; June flowering. Generally con¬
sidered the most beautiful and satisfactory
of all Lilies. Easy 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 — 50c each. 3 for $1.25.
12 for $3.95. Postpaid.

Southern Regal Lily

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King Humbert
Red Canna

Rose Queen
Canna Border

SOUTH€RN CANNAS

to 3 loom ^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 sum¬
mer until frost.

ALL PRICES POSTPAID

ORANGE-SALMON

3129 INDIANA — Orange. 5 ft. Green foliage;
extra large flowers and heads of vivid golden
orange. Orchid flowering; strong grower. 2 roots,
50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

YELLOW CANNAS

3190 RICHARD WALLACE— Canary Yellow. 4 ft.
Superb bedder. Green leaves; huge trusses of
clearest yellow. Best yellow. 2 roots, 50c.
6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

HASTINGS' PINK CANNAS

3128 HUNGARIA — Bright Rose, 3V2 ft. Green
foliage; glorious heads of light rose pink. 2 roots,
50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

3126 ROSE QUEEN — Salmon Pink. 4 ft. Green
foliage; large heads or rich pink flowers. Grand
salmon pink. 2 roots, 50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for
$1.95. Postpaid.

3145 M. VICTOR CAYEUX— Salmon Rose. 4 ft.
Green foliage; heavy, rich, gorgeous heads. One
of strongest growing pinks. 2 roots, 50c. 6 for
$1.10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

3-Row Canna Bed, $2.49

3- ROW CANNA BED. 1 root for center
plant and 6 in next row of red, then 12
roots of best pink for outer row. 18 roots
In all. Postpaid — $2.49.

4- ROW CANNA BED— $4.49. 19 roots of

red, for center plant and next 2 rows, and
18 pinks for outer row. 37 roots in all.
Postpaid — $4.49.

3215 WABASH — Carmine Pink. 4 ft. Called
bronze leaf Hungaria. Loveliest rosy or carmine
trusses of flowers borne above stocky, bronze
foliage for a beautiful contrast. One of our best
2 roots, 50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95. Post¬
paid.

HASTINGS' RED CANNAS

3130 KING HUMBERT— Fiery Red. 5 ft.
Most popular and satisfactory Canna. Large,
bronze heart-shaped leaves. Large, com¬
pact flower heads with ruffled or orchid
blooms. 2 roots, 50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for
$1.95. Postpaid.

2170 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,
50c. 6 for $1,10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

3203 THE AMBASSADOR— Cherry Red 4Vz
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, 50c. 6 for
$1.10. 12 for $1.95. Postpaid.

3205 THE PRESIDENT— Glowing Scarlet. 4 ft.
Green stocky foliage; gigantic trusses well above
foliage. Flame red and the huge petals look like
silk crepe. Superior to any other red Canna.
2 roots, 50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95. Post¬
paid.

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, 50c. 6 for $1.10. 12 for $1.95.
Postpaid.

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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 12x16 in. Bush 5 ft.
Rating 85. Immense, unfading, high centered
and glorious. Strong grower. $1.00. 3 for $2.50,

3304 ANDREA ERICSON

I.D. Pure White. Bloom 9x4 In. Bush 4V<* ft.
Rating 85. Called White Fort Monmouth, with
heavier petal formation. Dandy stems. 85c.

3317 CHEROKEE ROSE
I.D. Rose-Pink. 9x5 in. Bush 6ft. Rating 86.
Atlanta origination creating cutting sensation.
Grand. $1.50.

(3303) America's Sweetheart, $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.
85c. 3 for $2.25.

3318 CLARA CARDER

I.D. Pink. 10x5 In. Bush 5 ft. Our rating 86.
Glorious new big rich pink, rosy suffusion. Strong
stems. 85c. 3 for $2.25.

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. 75c each. 3 for $2.00.

WORLD’S BEST DAHLIAS

(3317) Cherokee Rose, $1.50

3330 FRAU 0. BRACHT
S.C. Light Yellow. 9x4Vi in. Bush 5 ft.
Rating 88. Highest rating given and grand cut-
flower, too. Prettiest yellow cactus, exquisite
form. 85c. 3 for $2.25.

3308 GLAMOUR

I.D. Purple. Blooms 11x6. Bush 5 ft. A very
striking, rich purple with veins of violet.
$1.50 each.

3358 JOSEPHINE G.

I.D. Rose Pink. 9x4. Pleasing tone of true
rose pink. Grand, sturdy plant, beautiful foliage,
and very prolific. 75c. 3 for $2.00.

3389 MILTON J. CROSS
I.D. Coral Blend. 10x6. BBush 5 ft. Yellow
center, shaded rose and coral outer petals.
Large, deep, full. $1,50.

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 O'CONOR
I.C. Soft Rose Pink. 9x5 In. Bush 5Vz ft.
Rating 86. Incurved petals of exquisite form
and color, 85c. 3 for $2.25.

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To Make Your Garden
More Exciting

•

(All Tested for the South
and Heal Show Winners)

•

Use Vitamin Bl for Dahlias
And Watch Them Grow

We most assuredly recommend that you use the
Vitamin Bl treatment throughout the season for
your Dahlias. Pour a gallon or two around each
plant every week and just watch them grow!
Season's supply (to make 2,000 gals.), $1.00.
Trial Size, 25c.

(3330) Frau 0. Bracht, 85c

(3390) Robert L. Ripley, $1.95

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. 85c.

3375 PREMIER'S WINSOME
I.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. Huge size and very
dense petalage. Keeps unusually well. Long
stems. Believe It or not. $1.95 each.

3369 SUN RAYS

I.D. Buff Apricot. Blooms 11x7. Bush 4V2 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 5Vi ft. Rich
lemon yellow flowers with good substance for a
superb show variety. Heavy foliage. $1.50.

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THERE ARE NO FINER THAN HASTINGS'

1946 DIXIE DAHLIAS

j

1946 BIG FOUR DIXIE DAHLIAS .... $^25

Each a Prize Winner — $4.70 Value for Only $3.25 —

Save $1.45 and Have Cherokee Brave and the Pick of the Newest
Prize Winners.

The Pick, of the List— Each a Prize Winner

3314 California Idol

I.D. Lemon Yellow. Bloom 12x7 in. Bush
4V2 ft. Rating 86. Huge, sensational new
winner. Superb. $1.00. 3 for $2.75.

3320 Darcy Sainsbury

F.D. Creamy White. 8x3. Unusually fine
formal white Dahlia that stands Southern
heat and sun. $1.25 each.

DAHLIA CULTURE — Plant Dahlias only in fairly
rich but exceptionally well drained soil so there
will be no excess moisture accumulation to sour
the tubers. Cover the tubers 6 inches and space
them from 2 to 4 feet apart according to the
type growth of the variety. Keep growing stead¬
ily with good garden fertilizer (high in Potash).
Force largest exhibition 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.

SIX FINEST CUT-FLOWER FAVORITES

An old favorite collection for Hastings'
Dahlia customers, offered again in a new
selection for $2.85. Postpaid. Send for it
now and save $1.50. All for $2.85.

(3410) Mrs. I. D. Ver Warner

3316 Cherokee Brave

I D. Velvet Red. 12x6 in. Finest red
dahlia in the world; velvety carmine, pur¬
plish reverses. Superb growth, stems, form,
color. $1.45 each.

3300 Marshall's Pink

F.D. Pink. Bloom 8x4. Real Jersey Beauty
pink flowers on tall, stiff, wiry stems hold¬
ing upright. Superb in every respect. $1.00

HASTINGS' FAVORITE

CUT-FLOWER DAHLIAS

LASTING CUT FLOWERS
$4.35 Value in Six Selected Varieties
for $2.85

3352 JANE COWL

I.D. Apricot. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush 5 ft. A
world's best; golden buff and old gold, apricot-
rose at center. Grand size, form, stems. 75c.
3 for $2.00.

3371 KEMP'S WHITE WONDER
I.D. Pure White. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush 5V2 ft.
Rated 84. Pointed curled petals; massive on
stiff stems. Likes partial shade. 75c. 3 for $2.00.

(3320) Darcy Swainsbury

Hastings’ Selected Dahlias

In keeping with our policy of offering only the
very best seeds, plants, and bulbs we offer the
really outstanding Dahlias for the South on these
four pages.

By careful noting in trials, as well as In the
larger Southern shows, we determine those best
suited for Southern soils.

Cherokee Brave Dahlia —
Bred in Georgia

3376 KATHLEEN NORRIS
I.D. Rose Mellow. 10x5 in. Bush 5 ft. Rating
86. Rose-pink, deepening to mellow pink. Strong
grower. Gigantic beauty; winner at all shows.
75c each. 3 for $2.00.

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. 75c.
3 for $2.00.

3410 MRS. I. DE VER WARNER
F.D. Mauve. Size 10x3 in. Bush 6 ft. This
exquisite mauve-pink Dahlia is unsurpassed. 60c.
3 for $1.50.

3362 CAVALCADE

F.D. Mulberry Pink. Bloom 10x5. Bush 5 ft.
Beautifully formed perfect flowers on good cut¬
ting stems. 75c. 3 for $2.00.

(3352) Jane Cowl

1946 BIG FOUR DAHLIAS— $3.25

One strong, healthy, plump tuber each of the above four outstanding
exhibition winning Dahlias sent postpaid for $3.25.

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NOVELTY DAHLIAS for 1946

USE

VITAMIN Bl
ON DAHLIAS
★

A great many of our customers
report marvelous root stimula¬
tion by the use of Vitamin Bl
applications around their Dah¬
lias.

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 applica¬
tions are suggested when the
first bloom buds begin to form,
to insure heaviest root devel¬
opment when food and mois¬
ture 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.

The Ever Popular
All Jersey Dahlias

Perfect for Arrangements
Six Great

Jersey Dahlias $T*95

for Cutting . Am

(3355) Jersey Beauty — the most popular Dahlia of all

Miniature

Daring Dixie Dahlias

3357 JERSEY'S SWEETHEART
S.C. Lavender Pink. 8x3. One of the most pro¬
lific bloomers offered. Lovely soft tones of lav¬
ender pink with white center. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3356 JERSEY'S DAINTY

S.C. White. Bloom 7x3 in. Bush 5 ft. Rating
85. Faintly tinged lavender. Healthy, fine cut¬
ter and sweetest looking Dahlia yet. Exquisite.
70c. 3 for $1.75.

3354 JERSEY'S BEACON

F.D. Oriental Red. 9x4 in. Bush 4V2 ft. Early
heavy bloomer, fine stems. Chinese scarlet, buff
reflex. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3355 JERSEY'S BEAUTY

F.D. Pink. 6x4 in. Bush 6 ft. Most popular of
all; best bloomer, long stems, exquisite color.
60c. 3 for $1.50. 12 for $4.95.

3360 JERSEY'S GLORY

F.D. Orange Yellow. 8x4. Large blooms with
a glorious combination of orange and yellow.
Grand cut-flower. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3359 JERSEY'S SALMON
F.D. Sallmon Pink. 6x4. (Kentucky.) A true
sport of Jersey's Beauty, having a definite sal¬
mon color, strong growth. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

(3356) Jerlfey Dainty

(3441) Fairy

Make Exquisite Arrangements

Newest, prettiest, most useful of all. Small or
miniature form 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. 3V2XIV2 in. Bush
3 ft. Rating 86. Exquisite color, most graceful
form, and very artistic. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3305 BISHOP OF LANDAFF

M. Peony. Richest Scarlet. 3xlV2. Bush 3V2
ft. Rating 86. Strong plant, small bronzy
foliage, straight stems. 75c. 3 for $2.00.

3441 FAIRY

M.F.D. Pink. 3V2 in. A miniature Jersey Beauty.
Very early and continuous bloomer. Lasts well
indoors as a cut-flower. Very sweet and lovely.
60c. 3 for $1.50.

3484 LITTLE NEMO

M.F.D. Red and White. 3V2 in. A striking bi¬
color of bright red petals tipped white. 75c.

3485 SNOW SPRITE

M.S.C. White. 31/2 in. Exquisite pure white
that is daintiness personified. 75c each.

All-Jersey Dahlia
Collection
$2.95
★

Probably the most popular
of Dahlias are those in the
Jersey group, of which we
offer these outstanding six
in a special inexpensive col¬
lection for your garden this
year. We beiieve you will
enjoy these varied colors
and types represented.
Send your order early as
this collection will sell out
early at $2.95. Postpaid.
($3.70 value.) Order early.

"Miniature 5 Dahlias"
$2.45

One root each of these 5 new and beau¬
tiful modern miniatures. Best of each
color; most useful Dahlias for garden and
cutting for arrangements. (Value $3.45).
For $2.45.

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The Cream of the WORLD'S FINEST DAHLIAS . . .

(3344) Hunt's Velvet Wonder

(3482) Bob White, 60c

(3365) Fireball, 75c

NEW SUPER-GIANTS

"7 Super-Giant Dixie Dahlias' . . . $4.65

All 7 Below for $4.65 (Value $6.70)

3380 MRS. WILLIAM KNUDSON
I.D. Pure White. Blooms 10x5V2 in. A marvel¬
ous new white of superb form and substance. A
real prize winner. $1.00 each. 3 for $2.50.

3370 WATCHUNG GIANT
I.D. Gold. Blooms 11x6. Bush 6 ft. A real
show-winning giant of amber yellow, suffused
orange cadmium. Rich. 85c. 3 for $2.25.

3435 HILLCREST MANDARIN
I.D. Red and Gold. 10x4. Strong grower with
gorgeously bold flowers combining autumn red
and gold. Excellent. 85c. 3 for $2.25.

Growing Dahlias

Plant your dahlias in rather rich, well prepared
soil, spading lots of well rotted manure eighteen
inches deep. This holds food and moisture for
finest bloom development. Keep these big ones
disbudded and apply Vitamin B1 for best color
tones and largest of flowers.

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. $1.00 each. 3 for
$2.50.

3328 FOREST FIRE

I.D. Yellow and Scarlet. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush
4V2 ft. Rated 86. Spectacular show flowers of
yellow shading to rich scarlet tips. $1.00.
3 for $2.50.

3381 BLUE RIVER

F.D. Blue Mauve. 9x3. 4 ft. Distinctively col¬
ored, large, formal blooms of deep lilac or bluish
mauve borne on strong erect stems. $1.00 each.
3 for $2.50.

3344 HUNT'S VELVET WONDER
I.D. Purple. Bloom 10x6 in. Bush
5V2 ft. Rated 83. Gorgeous rich red
shade in huge, full centered, wide
petal led owers. $1.00. 3 for $2.50.

Pompon— Baby Dixie Dahlias

"Pompon Dixie Dahlias"
$2.65

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 $2.65.

3483 ATOM

Bright Red. Tiniest 1-inch flowers borne in im¬
mense numbers on strong plants. 60c.

3482 BOB WHITE

Pure White. IV2 in. Bush 3 ft. Absolutely per¬
fect in form and purity. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3486 HONEY

IV2 in. Bush 3 ft. Soft yellow tipped warm
red. A peachy blond. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3480 MORNING MIST

White and Lavender. IV2 in. 3 ft. bush. White
petals faintly blushed lavender. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3481 SHERRY

Violet Purple. IV2 in. Bush 3 ft. New sensa¬
tional color in these gems. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3334 YELLOW GEM

Canary Yellow. 11/2 in. Bush 3 ft. Clearest
color, the finest true yellow. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

The Perfect Ball Dahlias

3302 A. D. LIVONI

Ball. Cerise Pink. Size 4V2X3V2 in. Bush 4Vi ft.
Delightful clear color. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3365 FIREBALL

F.D. Scarlet. Bloom 7x5. Bush 4V2 ft. Full
large blooms resembling ball of fire. 75c. 3 for
$2.00.

3351 JEAN KERR

F.D. White. Size 4x3 in. Bush 3 ft. Ball flow¬
ers borne profusely. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3367 MARY HELEN

Ball. Yellow. Bloom 4V2X3V2. BBush 5 ft. Rich
canary yellow perfect ball. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

3489 MRS. C. D. ANDERSON

Ball. Orchid. Bloom 4x3. Bush 4 ft. Perfectly

formed flowers. 60c. 3 for $1.50.

PERFECT BALL DAHLIA
COLLECTION, $2.25

One each of all five of these finest of all
Ball type Dahlias so useful for attractive
flower arrangements. ($3.15 value), sent
Postpaid for $2.25.

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These are the WORLD’S SUPREME GLADIOLUS

One bulb each (unlabeled) of these
15 outstanding giants, regardless of
price, sent to you, postpaid, for $1.95.
5 bulbs of each (labeled), 75 bulbs,
$7.65.

NEW - COLORFUL - SPLENDID
Be the first to have them!

The Cream of the Crop — Hastings' Fine Gladiolus

Your choice of any one or more separate varie¬
ties in this group. 6 for 95c. 12 for $1.75.
25 for $2.95. 100 for $9.95. Postpaid.

3608 AVE MARIA

Light Blue. Large perfectly formed flower with
purple throat blotch. Perfect placement, fine
stems. 7-8 open.

3623 JANET

Smoky Peach Pink. Large flowers on tall, luxu¬
riant stems.

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.

3636 LA FIESTA

Bright Orange. Early. Clear bright orange,
free flowering and of beautiful form.

3643 TR0UBAD0R

Violet-Purple. Rich, vivid, show flower with long

spike for superb cutting.

3610 ALCHEMIST

Clear Yellow. Early large flowers in compact
attractive array.

3611 MRS. F. C. PETERS

Lavender. Strong grower with rich, rosy laven¬
der flowers, each with crimson throat blotch.

3623 DREAM 0'BEAUTY
American Beauty. Large flowers on vigorous
plants. Rich color of American beauty pink
always desirable.

3599 BLACK OPAL

Dark red. Sensational, very dark red with as
many as ten well-placed florets open on long
flower spike. Vigorous.

3598 LEONA

Rosy red. Clear, rich rose red. Slightly ruffled
and makes a charming variety for shows or home
use.

3597 ORANGE WONDER
Dark Orange. Very late. Clear, dark orange
and truly in a class to itself because of un¬
usual color and season.

3596 SO BIG

Lavender pink. Very large, deep rosy lavender-
pink with light purple feather on lower petals.
Very huge and vigorous.

3595 WANDA

Rich cream. Large, rich cream sport of Picardy
which it resembles in all but color. "Nuf sed."

3594 WENONAH

Salmon pink. Exhibition quality and size. Orange
salmon pink with deeper throat penciling. Often
flecks of deep pink add novelty value. Straight
stem with many florets open together.

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THE GREA TEST CUT FLOWER VALUES OF ALL

3654 MINUET

Orchid. Cream throat blotch, dusted purple.
Finest lavender and most exquisite of all. Large.

3639 PEGGY LOU

Rose Pink. A new large flowered glad called a
pink sister to Picardy.

3609 PELEGRINA

Blue. Rich deep blue so difficult to find In
gladiolus flowers. Very distinctive and rich.

3683 RED PHIPPS

Salmon Red. Similar to the famous W. H.
Phipps except red color and taller spikes.

3697 REWI FALLU

Blood Red. Heavy textured deep blood red of
outstanding merit and beauty.

3696 EXCELLENCE

Bright Red. Fine colored bright red of out¬
standing brilliance and beauty.

3673 BREAK OF DAY

Lafrance Pink. The gorgeous coloring and form
of the finest. Quite large.

3602 VAGABOND PRINCE
Garnet. Early Seedling of Picardy with gorgeous
garnet-brown florets.

3693 W. H. PHIPPS

Iridescent Pink. Many call it the world's finest.
Strong, straight, tall, extra large, double rowed
flower spikes. Consistent show winner.

3603 TOKEN

Salmon Pink. Beautifully rich yet delicate col¬
oring. Early and exquisite cut flowers.

3692 MOTHER MACHREE
Smoky Lavender. Large flower and plant. Sen¬
sational coloring of lavender with orange toned
with soft smoky gray.

3691 ROMAN GOLD

Pure Orange. Early. Clear orange with lighter
throat. Slightly ruffled flowers make gorgeous
arrangements.

3646 GLOAMING

Purple. Early. Tall purple florets with creamy
throats. Heavy spikes in a magnificent display
for finest cut flowers.

3698 BERTY SNOW

Rosy Lavender. Large, bright and exquisite orchid
shade exciting comment whenever shown. Tall
spikes.

3665 Picardy — Glorious

FINEST OF ALL MONEY-MAKING
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, bringing highest market prices.
Perfect stems and flowers. Most popular
of all gladiolus varieties and does excep¬
tionally well throughout the South. You
must include Picardy in your selection.
Prices same as all others on this page.

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Gladiolus Bulbs Now
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Finest Collection of Strongest Growing
Cut-Flowers in the World. All Strictly
First-Class Bulbs to Bloom This Summer — Your Choice, Any One
or More of These 25 Superb Varieties, at These Bargain Prices.

6 for 75c. 1 2 for $ 1 .25. 25 for $2.25.
100 for $7.45. Postpaid. Order early.
(At these prices orders for less than 6
of a variety cannot be separately
labeled.)

3644 BAGDAD

Old Rose. Immense, beautifully formed flowers of
smoky old rose or ashes of roses coloration.

3613 BETTY NUTHALL

Coral. Pink. Warm coral with light orange throat

and rouge feathering. Extra large show winner.

3645 CAMELLIA

Blush White. Very good cut-flower variety with
rich flowers of blush white tinted pink.

3622 DEBONAIR

La France Pink. Clear La France pink to shrimp
pink in throat lightly peppered crimson.

3629 FLAMING SWORD

Spectrum Red. Brilliant flame coloring, long,
slender spikes of large flowers. Mid season.

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.

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.

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THE CREAM OF THE CROP.. .

The Most Exquisite of All Gladiolus

NEW RUFFLED TEN

Beautifully frilled or ruffled petals. Finest. One
bulb each (unlabeled) of all 10 for $1.45. Five
each (labeled) sent postpaid for $4.65. Any one
or more separate varieties — -your choice — 6 Bulbs
for 85c. 12 for $1.55. 25 for $2.65. 100 for
$7.95. Postpaid.

3638 BARCAROLE

Orange. Clear grenadine orange, heavily ruffled,
of great substance.

3649 BEACON

Scarlet. Very tall, with large ruffled light scarlet
flowers, cream blotch.

3631 GATE OF HEAVEN

Pure Yellow. Many well spaced florets open at

same time. Slightly ruffled.

3641 MYRNA

Cream. Ruffled pale cream exhibition glad. Many
florets open on tall stem.

3634 RED LIGHTNING

Rich Scarlet. Early large richly colored with
cream tlifoat. Brilliant sensation!

3688 ANNIE LAURIE

Pink. Heavily ruffled delicate pink. Sweetest
favorite.

3627 KING LEAR

Reddish Purple. Clear deep color with silver line
on petal edges. One of most beautiful of all
ruffled glads.

3651 ZUNI

Blue Smokey. Large, very lovely smokey blue.
A sensation wherever shown.

3671 SHIRLEY TEMPLE

Creamy White. Large creamy, huge, ruffled flow¬
ers on strong cutting stems. One of the "tops"
of all recent introductions.

3694 DR. C. HOEG

Maroon Red. Glossy, velvet maroon red edged
silver on each petal. Richest of all.

Try Some Vitamin Bl
On Gladiolus

Creating the greatest sensation in the garden
world of anything in the past quarter cen¬
tury 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.

From Hastings' Ruffled Beauties
Shirley Temple

DIXIE BRILLIANT

New Ever blooming Red Crape Myrtle

THE FINEST IN EXISTENCE

It Is beyond question the finest Crape Myrtle ever grown. It is medium large, strong,
vigorous, of dense, compact growth and literally covered practically all summer long with
tremendous heads of richest brilliant red. The foliage is dark green, large and very
showy as a shrub, even when not in bloom. It blooms the first year from even small
plants. It Is not patented, which means that you can make as many cuttings and grow
as many new plants as you wish without any restrictions whatsoever. We are perfectly
willing for everyone to enjoy this wonderful new Crape Myrtle and expect to see It
glorify every section of the South within just a short time.

DELIVERED PRICES OF GUARANTEED BLOOMING SIZE
PLANTS FOR 1946-47 SEASON

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

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Hastings

RAINBOW -MIXED Loveliest
GLADIOLUS

One Dozen Fine Bulbs For One Dollar

One Hundred Top-Size Thrip-Free Bulbs for Only

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3700 Finesf Rainbow Mixed Gladiolus Bulbs

Nearly a Million Top Size Strictly First-Class Bulbs to Bloom This Summer

THESE FLOWERS SELL FOR HIGHEST PRICES ON THE CUT-FLOWER MARKET

Many of our customers like a general assortment of many colors, and we sell many thou¬
sands of "Hastings' Finest Mixed Gladiolus" 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.

LOWEST PRICES THAT YOU DARE NOT REFUSE. POSTPAID— 6 for 60c.

12 for $1.00. 25 for $1.75. 100 for $5.95. 500 for $27.95.

How To Grow

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 sum¬
mer or early fall, and storing in a frost-free

$595

Above — Field of - —

Hastings' Thrip-Free Gladiolus Postpaid

place until spring planting again.

Authorities recommend: To control old thrip in¬
festations, spray with a combination of DDT and
pyrethrum (see DX spray — p. 79), remembering
that DDT is definitely injurious to honey bees
and similar helpful insects that work on the
fully opened flowers.

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.

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Why Hastings' Bulbs Are The
Best for You to Plant in 1946

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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Plumosus Fern, 40c

Boston Fern, 40c

Sprengeri Fern, 40c

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.
40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. 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.
40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45. 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. 40c each. 3 for
$1.00. 12 for $3.45. Postpaid.

FEMMS

For Everybody

House Plants in Winter
Outdoors in Warmer Weather

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.

Plantabbs Plant Food

Feed these plants with Plantabbs, containing
Vitamin Bl. 30 tablets, 25c. 75 for 50c.

200 for $1.00. Postpaid. (As advertised in Life
Magazine.)

ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI
Emerald Feather. The gavorite 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. 40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for $3.45.
Postpaid.

FERN COLLECTION
$|55

1 nice plant each all four ferns for $1.55,
and 1 Improved Zebra Plant FREE! All
sent postpaid for $1.55.

OTHER HOUSE AND POT PLANTS

Blue Pink Hydrangea

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. Color in most varie¬
ties is controlled by the soil condition. Add lime for pink color, aluminum
sulphate for blue color. $1.00. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $6.95. Postpaid.

IMPROVED ZEBRA PLANT
Sanseviera Laurenti. Most sat¬
isfactory 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. 50c
each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for

$4.45. Postpaid.

0PHI0P0G0N— LILY TUFT

Handsomely rich, dark green,
striped, wide, grass-like leaves,
in graceful tufts, 12 in. high
Silvery spikes of lilac-blue flow¬
ers add to its beauty in summer.
Hardy outdoor evergreen South,
for edging walks and beds.
Grand window pot plant indoors.
40c each. 3 for $1.00. 12 for
$3.45. 100 for $18.75. Post¬
paid.

CACTUS PLANTS

House Types. Easily grown indoors.

SLENDER CACTUS — Serpentinus. 35c.
MEDIUM CACTUS— Harrisoni. 35c.

HEAVY CACTUS — Triangularis. Large. 35c.
Cactus Prices — Your choice. 35c each. Any 3
for 90c. Any 12 for $2.95. Postpaid.

DX PLANT SPRAY WITH DDT

We offer this very highly effective and efficient
spray material that is quite safe to use by fol¬
lowing simple directions. Order some to have on
hand for quick emergency use for insects of most
kinds that attack ornamental plants. Trial size,
35c. V2 pint size, $1.25. Postpaid.

Write for our Garden Book List. Subjects in¬
clude Flowers, Vegetables, Farming, Fruits,
Hunting and Fishing, Landscaping, Dogs, Etc.

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Bear in 3 to 4 Years

CULTURE — Set these fine new Chinese Chest¬
nuts in any well drained location with full sun
all day long preferred. Space the trees 40-50
feet each way for commercial grove or at greater
distance if desired for lawn shade. Trim off
lower branches to develop shapely tree and work
lightly in around roots, well rotted cow lot or
stable manure until they bear when high potash
commercial fertilizer is recommended.

It is a very happy privilege to be able to offer
to our good friends and customers these blight-
resistant Chestnuts so that once again we may
have the deliciously sweet meats of the nuts.
The dreaded Chestnut blight has just about killed
all the American Chestnuts In the South and
East where great forests were so common in
past generations. And it was feared that Chest¬
nuts were a thing of the past until our U. S.
plant explorers found the Chinese Chestnuts and
that they were blight-resistant.

Production is yet very small and the demand
is tremendous as everyone with any space wants
to get into production of nuts for home use or
for market.

CHINESE

CHESTNUTS

(Castanea Mollissima)

For the South

The trees are medium large, inclined to a spread¬
ing habit of growth unlike the tall, heavy Amer¬
ican type. The leaves are large, heavily serrated
and are very beautiful adornments of a superb
dual purpose (shade and nuts) tree. The mature
height of the Chinese Chestnut is about 40 feet.
Before the blight came there was natural Chest¬
nut growth as far South as middle Georgia and
there is every reason to believe that this Chinese
type which came from conditions on the opposite
side of the world quite similar to our own, will
continue to thrive as has been observed for the
past several years. Heavy crops of nuts are now
being produced in several small Southern com¬
mercial groves, but most seed is being planted
for propagating purposes.

Quality tests of the meats of the nuts show them
ranking very high and comparable to the finest
American nuts.

We do have a few hundred trees to offer again
this winter and spring but would suggest an
early order, as we sold out last year at these
same prices.

Small trees, $1.49 each. 3 for $3.95. 12 for
$12.95. Postpaid.

Large trees, $2.95 each (1 or more same price).
Postpaid.

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APPLES. Pruning. Plant young trees with strong
terminal buds. Select 3 buds or small branches
a foot apart around trunk, lowest bud at height
desired for lowest limb. Other buds are cut out
with sharp knife. If other branches develop,
cut them off the following spring. As desired
branches develop after the first year, select buds
to retain as on the whip, pointing in different
directions for balance. Keep other branches off
by pruning close to limb or trunk. Besides, prune
out all dead, diseased, weak branches and any
which would interfere with more desirable
branches each spring.

Spraying. For home orchards 4 or 5 sprays are
needed each year to prevent fungous and insect
infestations, as follows. 1. Dormant spray. This
delayed spray is made when fruit buds become
silvery colored and before young leaves develop.
Use Lime-Sulphur with addition of Black-Leaf 40,
nicotine sulphate, as directed on packages, against
scales, scab, red mite and aphis. 2. Pink bud
spray. Use when fruit buds show pink color,
Pan Apple Spray (p. 79) against scab, curculio,
worms and caterpillars. 3. Calyx spray. Use
when petals drop and before calyx closes. Pan
Apple Spray (p. 79) as on package directions.
4. Use same spray 10 days later. 5. Same spray
15 days later. If only 2 sprayings are made a
year, use numbers 1 and 3 as most important.

PEACHES. Pruning. Plant small trees and
prune to 3 or 4 chosen buds or branches 8 to 12
inches apart on trunk and pointing in different
directions to avoid later splitting. Prune back the
main stem above chosen top bud or branch. The
second year, before buds swell, cut off all shoots
not needed for the tree's framework, keeping
tree rather low and open in center. After bear¬
ing begins, cut back new shoots in mid-winter
at least half way.

Spraying. The general program is 4 sprayings.
1. In winter use a strong Lime-Sulphur spray
according to package instructions against leaf-
curl and San Jose scale. 2. After petals drop and

husks split from young fruits, use Pan Peach
Spray against scab, brown rot and curculio.
3. Repeat this spray 15 days later. 4. Use Pan
Peach Spray 15 to 20 days later against scab
and brown rot. Borers may infest trunks at or
beneath the soil surface. Examine for Injury
In June and September. Dig borers out with
knife and wire. Use Para-Scalecide around
trunks of older trees about October 1st, as di¬
rected on package.

PEARS. Pruning. Prune pears as directed for
apples except that more secondary branches are
left to use for others in case of fire blight, the
worst enemy. If blight occurs, with leaves turn¬
ing black, cut off all blighted parts, disinfecting
tools after each cut.

Spraying. If leaf-spot diseases occur to defoliate
use Pan Apple Spray (p. 79). Lime-Sulphur is also
used as a winter spray against scale on the bark.

CHERRIES. Pruning. On planting, prune to 3
to 5 of best placed buds or branches around
trunk but don't cut back tips of branches. Other¬
wise leave alone except for interfering branches
until bearing. Then interior shaded branches
may be removed to admit air and sunlight.

Spraying. 1. Use Pan Peach Spray when bud
scales separate and show green. Add a tea¬
spoonful of Black-Leaf 40 per gallon for sweet
cherries. 2. Use Pan Peach Spray as husks split
from the young fruit. 3. Use same spray 10
days later. 4. In years when leaf-spot is bad,
use Lime-Sulphur after harvesting.

PLUMS. Prune as for young apples. Spray for
brown rot as for peaches. If leaf-blight or black-
spot diseases should attack leaves, use the Cherry
spray schedule. Aphids are controlled by using
Black-Leaf 40. For plum curculio, crescent-like
markings in the fruit, use Pan Peach Spray right
after flower petals fall and again 10 days later.

BERRIES. Blackberries and Dewberries should
be pruned. Pinch off tips when about 3 feet tall

or long to develop low branches. After fruiting,
cut out old stems as they are through bearing
and will die anyway. Pull up between-row suckers
to prevent spreading out of control. If underside
of leaves develop a bright orange rust, pull up
plants and burn them. Burn any canes infested
with borers. Spray with Black-Leaf 40 for leaf
miners in summer and with Bordeaux Mixture
in winter as rust preventive.

Raspberries are pruned as for Blackberries. In
early spring remove dead and weak canes and
shorten long new canes, leaving 3 to 5 strong
canes per plant to fruit each year. Main diseases,
as with Blackberries, are yellows, anthracnose,
orange-rust and cane-blight. Remove and burn
diseased plants, as also for cane and root borers.
Spray as above.

GRAPES. (Vine and Bunch types.) Pruning.
Never cut in summer. Only prune while dormant,
preferably in December. Very long, overgrown
canes are usually sterile so cut them off at their
bases. Reduce length and number of normal
shoots, thickness of a pencil which will bear the
next summer. Start training after second year,
selecting 2, 4 or 6 canes from main stem in
pairs to train horizontally, as in picture below,
each cane restricted to bear 6 to 10 buds, ac¬
cording to its strength. Each bud should average
2 grape clusters.

Spraying. Black-rot is the worst disease and
spraying for that usually controls most other
diseases and insects. Plow under rotted fruit
in early spring. Spray 4 or 5 times with Bor¬
deaux Mixture — first when new growth is start¬
ing, spcond when new growth Is about 10 inches
long, third after blossoms drop, fourth 10 days
later, and fifth 15 days later. Second and third
sprayings should have added a heaping table¬
spoonful of Arsenate of Lead to each gallon of
spray to control flea beetle, rose chafer, berry
moth and root worm.

SEE PAGE 79 FOR COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL SPRAY MATERIALS, ETC.

Pattern for Grape Pruning (all kinds)

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Remove old fruiting canes Remove dead and weak

after berries are picked canes in spring Cut limbs close

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cities. Please send mail orders directly to Atlanta, however, for
quickest service. We have positively no agents.

- On orders of seeds where the amount is less than
JlumpS 50 cents, we will accept U. S. postage stamps in
good condition (one, two and three-cent stamps preferred) the
same as cash, but we would ask those remitting stamps to wrap
them in oiled paper, if possible, to prevent their sticking together
or to the order.

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charges which are unsatisfactory to the customer and expen¬
sive to us if uncalled for and returned at our expense. We
accept C. O. D. orders for seeds in exceptional cases when 25%
of the order amount is paid in advance. This deposit is meant
to cover collection and return charges in case the order is not
called for and paid for by the customer.

AL.,,1 H. G- HASTINGS CO. gives no war-

A\DQU I YY U r iQ n l y ranty, express or implied, as to the
productiveness of any seeds, bulbs or plants they send out,
and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Liability
in all instances is limited to the purchase price of the seeds,
plants or bulbs. If purchaser does not accept the goods on
these terms, they are at once to be returned, and any money that
may have been paid for them will be refunded. Crops are de¬
pendent for success or failure on so many things that it is
impossible for us to give such warranty or guarantee. This does
not mean that we lack confidence in the products we sell, but we
have no control over them after they leave our house, espe¬
cially so as to the methods of planting, cultivating and fertilizing
and seasonal conditions, all of which are important factors in the
success of any crop. If we should warrant or guarantee produc¬
tiveness in anyway, we could be held responsible for the failure
of the crop, regardless of cause, and this is a responsibility we
cannot and will not accept.

\A/„ D«„ iLa Pnttana (Within U.S.A. only.) On all

We ray the rOStage seeds in this catalog listed in
packet, half ounce, ounce, quarter pound, half pound, pound,
2-pound, 5-pound and 10-pound quantities, we pay the postage,
except where F. O. B. price is indicated, and guarantee safe deliv¬
ery by mail. On all seed, plant and bulb collections we pay the
postage. We pay the postage on plants and bulbs except in larger
quantities where a “Not Prepaid” or F. O. B. price is named.

Y.„ Dow iL/i Dor tooo When you order ten pounds
T OU ray the rOStage or over of any kind of seeds
at “Not Prepaid” or “F. O. B.” prices stated in the catalog,
you pay the postage, express or freight. The same applies to quan¬
tity lots of bulbs and plants listed at “Not Prepaid” prices.

When you order seeds in 10 to 100-pound lots or over at “Not
Prepaid” prices you can have the seeds sent to you by parcel
post, express or freight but you must pay the transportation
charges. Where the freight or express office nearest you is not
convenient and you had rather have your seeds delivered to your
postoffice or mail box it is best to have them come by parcel post.

Large F.O.B. trees cannot be sent by mail. Too large.

When you order your seeds to come by express or freight we
can send them "collect” so you may pay the transportation
charges on delivery. If you want your order to be sent by parcel
post the postage must be paid IN ADVANCE and you must send
us the amount of postage in addition to the cost of the seeds.

Your Postmaster and generally your R. F. D. Carrier can tell
you what zone you are in from Atlanta.

JJ Dmc-C-mma First figure up the weight

nOW to rigUFG rOSTOgG in pounds on “Not Prepaid”
items you are ordering. Then find what zone you are in from
Atlanta. Take the number of pounds you are ordering in the
first column and read straight across to your zone column and
the amount shown is the postage to send us in addition to the
cost of the seed, so we can prepay the postage.

As an example we will suppose that you want to order 15 pounds,
a peck of corn with bag containing it. If you lived in either the
1st or 2nd postal zones from Atlanta the amount to be sent us in
addition to the price of the corn would be 25 cents; for the 3rd
zone 38 cents; for the 4th zone 61 cents and so on. With the table
shown it’s very easy to figure it exactly, once you know what
your zone number is.

If at all in doubt as to your zone be sure and send enough to
cover necessary postage. If you send too much, the surplus will
be returned to you.

Seventy pounds is the weight limit. If larger quantities are
wanted it will have to be split into two or more shipments.

kl a Absolutely no plants or other perishable
• Morice goods will be sent C. O. D. We advise
O. D. orders because of delays and high collection

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.

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.
In Lbs

Zone

1 & 2

1

Zone

3rd

Zone 1
4th

Zone 1
5th (

Zone 1
6th [

Zone I
7th |

Zone

8th

i

$0.09

$0.10

$0.11

$0.12

¥0.13

$0.15

$0.16

2

.11

.12

.15

.18

.20

.24

.27

3

.12

.14

.18

.23

.27

.33

.38

4

.13

.16

.22

.28

.34 |

.42

.49

5

.14

.18

.25

.34

.41

.52

.61

«

.15

.20

.29

.39

.48

.61

.72

7

.16

.22

.32

.44

.56

.70

.83

8

.17

.24

.36

.50

.03

.79

.95

9

.18

.26

.39

.56

.70

.89

1.06

19

.19

.28

.43

.61

.77

.98

1.17

11

.20

.30

.46

.66

.84

1.07

1.29

12

.22

.32

.50

.72

•92 v

1.16

1.40

13

.23

.34

.54

.77

.99

1.26

1.51

14

.24

.36

.58

.82

1.00

1.35 | 1.03

15

.25

.38

.61

.89

1.13

1.44

1.74

16

.26

.40

.65

.94

1.21

1.53

1.85

17

.27

.42

.68

.99

1.28

1.63

1 .97

18

.28

.44

.72

1.05

1.35

1 .72

2.08

19

.29

.46

.75

1.10

1.42

1.81

2.19

20

.30

.48

.79

1.15

1.49

1.91

2.31

21

.31

.50

.82

1.21

1.57

2.00

2.42

22

.33

.53

.87

1.27

1.04

2.09

2.53

28

.34

.55

.90

1.32

1.71

2.18

2.65

24

.35

.57

.94

1.37

1.78

2.28

2.76

25

.36

.59

.97

1.43

1.85

2.37

2.87

26

.37

.61

1.01

1.48

1.93

2.46

2.99

27

.38

.63

1.04

1.53

2.00

, 2.55

3.10

28

.39

.65

1.08

1.60

2.07

2.65

3.21

29

.40

.67

1.11

1 .65

2.14

2.74

3.33

30

.41

.69

1.15

1.70

2.21

2.83

3.44

31

.42

.71

1.18

1.75

2.29

2.93

3.55

32

.44

.73

1.23

1.81

2.36

3.02

3.67

33

.45

.75

1.26

1.86

2.43

3.11

3.78

34

.46

.77

1.30

1.92

2.50

3.20

3.89

35

.47

.79

1.33

1.98

2.58

3.30

4.01

36

.48

.81

1.37

2.03

2.65

3.39

4.12

37

.49

.83

1.40

2.08

2.72

3.48

4.23

38 | .50

.x:»

1.44

2.14

2.79

3.57

4.35

39

.52

.88

1.47

2.19

2.86

3.67

4.46

40

.53

1

.90

1.51

2.25

2.94

3.70

4.57

41

.54

.92

1.55

2.30

3.01

3.85

4.69

42

.56

.94

1.59

2.36

3.08

3.94

4.80

43

.57

.96

1 .62

2.41

3.15

4.04

4.91

44

.58

.98

1.66

2.46

3.22

4.13

5.03

45

.59

1.00

1.69

2.52

3.30

4.22

5.14

50

.64

1.10

1.87

2.79

3.66

4.69

5.71

55

.70

1.21

2.05

3.07

4.02

5.15

6.27

60 | .75

1.31

2.24

3.34

4.38

5.61

6.84

65

.81

1.41

2.41

3.62

4.74

6.08

7.41

70 | .87

1.51

2.60

3.88

5.10

6.54

7.97

Zones are based on the distance you are from the shipping point,
Atlanta, Ga. Up to 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
7th, over 1,800 is 8th zone. If you send too much, surplus will be
returned.

Printed bj BunlUt Preoa, Inc., AtltnU. On.

Visit Hastings’ New Chattanooga City Store — 7 15 Cherry St., Chattanooga, Tenn.

INDEX OF VEGETABLES AND FIELD SEEDS

INCLUDING MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND SUPPLIES FOR HOME AND GARDEN.

Planting Calendars . . . .49
So far as possible, in mak¬
ing up this catalog, we
arranged the vegetables,
flowers, bulbs, and plants
in alphabetical order.

Alfalfa . Page 44

All America . 3

Artichokes . 45

Asparagus . 4

Beans. Gar. Navy . 4-7

Beans, Soy . 2, 43

Beans, Velvet . 43

Beets . 8

Bene . 46

Berries . P.75

Borecole . 17

Broccoli . 12

Brussels Sprouts . 12

Buckwheat . 45

Cabbage . 10-11

Cane . 45-46

Cantaloupe . 20-21

Carrots . 9

Cauliflower .

.... 12

Celeriac .

. 9

Celery .

. 9

Chard, Swiss .

. 8

Chervil .

... .12

Chives .

....16

Chufas .

... .45

Citron .

....24

Clovers .

.... 44

Collards .

...12

Combination Salad

... .27

Corn, Broom .

. . . .45

Corn, Chicken .

. . . .45

Corn, Field .

.40-42

Corn, Kaffir .

. . . .45

Corn, Pop, Garden.

... .13

Cos (Romaine) ....

....19

Cotton .

....43

Cress .

... .12

Crotalaria .

... .44

Cushaw Pumpkin .

....27

Cucumbers .

.14-15

.17

Dill .

Eggplant . 16

Endive . 16

Escarole . 16

Fertilizers . 80

Fruit Trees . P. 77

Fungicides . 79

Garlic . 26

Gherkins . 14

Gourds . 16

Grape Vines . 75

Grasses . 47-48

Megan .

Herbs .

Hormodin .

Horseradish Roots

Inoculation Bacteria. .. .79
Insecticides . 79

Kale (Borecole) . 17

Kohl Rabi . 17

Lavender . P. 72

Lawn Mixtures . 47-48

Leeks . 17

Lespedeza . 44

Lettuce . . 18-19

Mangel Beets . 8

Millet . 45

Milo Maize . 45

Muskmelon . 20-21

Mustard . 25

Okra . 25

Onions . 26

Parsley . 30

Parsnips . 30

Peanuts . 45

Peas, Garden, Eng. ..28-29

Peas, Field, Cow . 43

Peat Moss . 80

Pecans . P. 76

Peppers . 30-31

Pet Stock Supplies. .Write
Pumpkins . 27

Radish . 32

Rapegredns . 12, 45

Rhubarb (Pie Piant)...27

Rice, Upland . 45

Rutabaga . 35

Sage . 17

Salsify . 27

Sesbania . 46

Sorghum (Cane) ....45-46

Spinach . 34

Spray Guide . 78, 95

Squash . 33

Sunflower . 45

Swiss Chard . 8

Tendergreen . 25

Teosinte . 45

Tobacco ., . 39

Tomato . 36-39

Turnips . 35

Vitamin B1 . 80

Watermelons . 22-24

INDEX OF FLOWER SEEDS, PLANTS, BULBS

FOR FLOWERING

Planting Calendar. . .50-52
Hardy Shrubs ...P. 73-75

Abronia .1 . 53

Achillea . P. 70

Ageratum . 53

Ajuga . P- 70

All America; . 8

Alyssum . 53

Amaranthus . 53

Amaryllis . B. 84

Anagallis . 53

Anchusa . 54, P. 70

Anthemis . 54, P. 70

Antigonon . 54

Antirrhinum . 54

Apples . P- 77

Aquilegia . 54, P. 70

Arctotis . 54

Armenia . P-7®

Artemisia . P.70

Asparagus Fern . P. 96

Asters . 55, P. 70

Baby’s Breath. . . .59, P. 71

Bachelor’s Button . 56

Balloon Vine . 55

Balsam . 55

Balsam Apple . 55

Baptisia . 55

Bartonia . 55

Bean, Castor . 65

Bean, Hyacinth . 58

Bean, Scarlet Runner . . 55

Begonia . B. 83

Berries . P- 75

Boysenberries . P- 75

Bidens Humulus . 57

Blackberries . P. 75

Black Eyed Susan . 66

Blanket Flower . 59

Bleeding Heart . P. 71

Blue Bells . P. 71

Blue Bonnet . 61

Blue Lace Flower . 58

Boltonia . (P. 70

Brachycome . 55

Burning Bush . 60

Butterfly Bush . P. 73

Cactus . 55. P. 94

Caladium . B. 83

Calendula . 55

California Poppy . 59

Calliopsis . 55

Campanula . 56, P. 70

Candytuft . 56

Canna . 56, B. 85

SHRUBS, VINES, TREES AND EVERGREEN PLANTS— SEND FOR NURSERY CATALOG

Canterbury Bell.. 56, P. 70

Cardinal Climber . 56

Carnation . 56

Celosia . 56

Centaurea . 56

Cerastium . 56

Cheiranthus . 57

Cherries . P. 77

Child's Flower Gar . 53

Chrysanthemum. .56, P. 71

Clarkia . 57

Cleome . 67

Cobea Scandens . 57

Cockscomb . 56

Columbine . 54, P. 70

Combustion Plant . 53

Convolvulus . 61

Coral Vine . 54, B. 73

Coreopsis . 55

Cornflower . 66

Cosmos . 67

Crabapple . P. 76

Crinums . B. 82

Crotalaria . 57

Cuphea . 57

Cynoglossum . 57

Cypress Vine . 67

Dahlia . 57, B. 86-89

Daisy, African . 58

Daisy, Golden . 58

Daisy, Michaelmas ..P. 70

Daisy, Painted . P. 72

Daisy, Shasta ... .58, P. 71
Daisy, Transvaal 59, P. 71

Delphinium . 58, P. 71

Dewberries . P. 75

Dianthus . 58

Dicentra . P. 71

Didiscus . 58

Digitalis . 58, P. 71

Dimorphotheca . 58

Dolichos . 58

Dusty Miller . 56

Echium . 58

Elephant Ear . B. 83

Eschscholtzia . 59

Euphorbia . 58

Eupatorium . P. 71

Everlasting Flowers 59, 66

Ferns . P. 94

Feverfew . 59

Figs . P. 77

Flax . 59

Forget-Me-Not . 59

Forget-, Cape.... 54, P. 70

Forget-., Chinese . 57

Four o’Clock . 59

Fox Glove . 58, P. 71

Fruit Trees . P. 77

Funkia . P. 71

Gaillardia . 59

Geranium . 59

Gerbera . 59, P. 71

Geum . 59, P. 71

Gilia . 59

Gladiolus . B. 90-93

Globe Amaranth . 59

Godetia . 59

Gomphrena . 59

Gourds . 59

Grape Vines . P. 75

Grass . 47-48

Gypsophila . 59, P. 71

Hedychium . B. 82

Helianthus . P. 71

Helichrysum . 59

Heliotrope . 59

Hemerocallis . P.71,82

Hibiscus . P. 71

Hollyhock . 60

Honesty . 60

House Plants . P. 96

Hunnemania . 60

Hyacinth Bean . 58

Hydrangea,

Blue-Pink . P.94

Ipomoea . 61

Iris . P. 83

Ivy . P. 71

Joseph’s Coat . 53

Kochia . 60

Lady Slipper . 55

Lantana . 61

Larkspur . 60

Lathyrus . 67

Lilies . 61, B. 84

Linaria . 61

Linum . 59

Lobelia . 61

Lunaria . 60

Lupinus . 61

Lysimachia . P. 72

Mallow . 59, P. 71

Marigold . 62

Matricaria . 59

Matthiola . 62

Mertensia . P. 71

Mesembryanthemum ..61

Mignonette . 62

Mirabilis . 69

Mxd. Flower Gardens. .53

Monarda . P. 71

Montbretias . B. 82

Moonf lower . 61

Morning Glory . 61

Myosotis . 59

Nasturtium . 62

Nemesia . 62

Nemophila . 62

Nicotiana . 62

Nierembergia . 62

Nigella . 62

Oenothera . 62

Ophiopogon . P. 94

*

Painted Tongue . 65

Pansy . 63

Passion Flower . 61

Peaches . P. 77

Pears . P. 77

Pecans . P. 76

Pentstemon . 64

Perennial Plant . 70-72

Periwinkle . 68

Persimmon . P. 77

Petunia . 63

Phacelia . 64

Phlox . 64, P. 72

Physostegia . P. 72

PinCushion . 66

Pinks . 58

Pinks, Moss . P. 72

Platycodon . 64, P. 72

Plums . P. 77

Poppy . 64

Poppy, California . 59

Poppy, Tulip . 60

Portulaca . 65

Pyrethrum . P. 72

Queen Anne's Lace.

.65

Raspberries . P. 75

Rattlebox . 57

Red Hot Poker . .68, P. 72

Ricinus . 65

Roses . P. 94

Rudbeckia . P. 72

Salpiglossis . 65

Salvia . 65, P. 72

Sansevieria . P. 96

Sanvitalia . 65

Saponaria . 65

Scabiosa . 66

Scarlet Runner . 55

Scarlet Sage . 65

Schizanthus . 66

Sedums . P. 72

Shrubs . . . . P. 73-75

Snapdragon . 54

Snow-in-Summer . 56

Speedwell . P. 72

Spider Plant . . .57

Spirea . p. 74

Star of Texas . 68

Statice . 66

Stocks . v . . .62, 66

Stokesia . p. 72

Strawberries . P. 76

Strawflowers . 59, 66

Sunflower . 44, 59, 68

Sun Plant . 65

Sweet Pea . 67

Sweet Sultan . 66

Sweet William . 66

Tagetes . 62

Thrift . p. 72

Thunbergia . 66

Tithonia . 68

Tobacco, Flowering ....62

Touch-Me-Not . 55

Tritoma . 68, P. 72

Tuberose . B. 82

Verbena . 68

Veronica . p. 72

Vinca . 68

Viola . 68

Wallflower . 57, 68

Woolflower . 56

Youngberry . P. 75

Zebra Plant . P. 94

Zinnia . 69

Zinnia, Creeping . 65

Visit Hastings’ New Birmingham City Store — 2205 Second Ave., N., Birmingham, Ala.

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Beyond question the finest Crape Myrtle ever grown.
Richly colored, large flowered and everblooming. The foliage
is dark green, the growth dense and compact, making the
most beautiful flowering shrub for Southern homes, and civic
plantings by Garden Clubs and others.

Same low prices. One plant 79c; 3 for $1.79; 5 for $2.79; 10 for
$4.79; 25 for $10.79; 100 for $39.79. While they last. Order early , please.

Extra Large Plants — 1 or more, $1.50 each Postpaid.

EVERBLOOMING, EVERGREEN

A true evergreen well adapted to Southern soils and
climates and for almost any situation. It grows in
partial shade, but plenty of sunlight is better. Then the
pink bell or trumpet-like flowers attracting butterflies
and bees are produced from spring until frost. Plants
may be sheared or not, depending upon whether used
for hedges or specimen planting. Greatest new shrub
in years. Indispensable for the South.

Delivered $1.00 each; 5 for S4.00; 10 for S7.!
Extra Large Plants 1 or more, $1.50 each

PINK BEAUTY ABELIA

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The first real improvement ever offered in the famous
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Larger, sweeter, more prolific and MORE REGULAR
BEARING than old strains (which have been very
uncertain), this new development should supersede the
old ones entirely for eating fresh or juicing.

Postpaid prices: One plant S1.00; 3forS2.75; 5fcr
$4.25; 10 for $8.00; 25 for $18.75; 100 for $70.00.

(Plant 1 male plant for from one to 15 beanug
vines. They are sold extra at 65c each Postpaid.)

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The most popular and color¬
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descriptions inside catalog.

One large packet each all
six super giants for only
35c. Postpaid <60c value);
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