. Childs' 1924. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Seeds; Flowers; Vegetables; Fruit. l#*nrlllla Shakespeare knew it as "Mary. UrtlCIlUUld gold - but probablv as a much smaller, less effective flower than anyone can now raise from the improved seed offered. One of the easiest of annuals to grow, the seed starting quickly when sown outdoors either in midspring or (for winter house plants) in August; the plants transplanti
. Childs' 1924. Commercial catalogs Seeds; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Vegetables Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; John Lewis Childs (Firm); Commercial catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture); Seeds; Flowers; Vegetables; Fruit. l#*nrlllla Shakespeare knew it as "Mary. UrtlCIlUUld gold - but probablv as a much smaller, less effective flower than anyone can now raise from the improved seed offered. One of the easiest of annuals to grow, the seed starting quickly when sown outdoors either in midspring or (for winter house plants) in August; the plants transplanting easilv and blooming until the heavy frosts and the double and semi-double flowers presenting a shimmering mass of yellow and orange gold. A light but rich soil is best, but results can be secured anywhere. Pick the flowers before thev go to seed. 51180 Orange King. Large-flowered double form of rich orange color. 10c per pkt.; 3 pkts. 25c. 51190 Lemon King. Equally double and hand- some, but clear lemon yellow with a dark "eye " or center. 10c per pkt.; 3 pkts. 25c. Postpaid. 51200 Meteor. Large double flowers in a stunning combination of dark orange with radiating'creamy stripes and a lighter orange center. 10c per pkt.; 3 pkts. 25c. 51210 Golden King. Like the other Kings in type, but of a shining, rich yellow that can only be de- scribed as golden. 10c per pkt.; 3 pkts. 25c. Postpaid. 51220 Collection. One Pkt. above 4 colors. 30c. Postpaid. 51230 Mixed. All colors mixed 3 pkts. 25c. Postpaid. of each of the 10c per pkt. Calceolaria The Calendula or Marigold is the classic "gold flower" of the ancient Greeks, used at their greatest festivals. But we needn't envy them, for we can have it in our gardens in abundance and in far greater perfection, with no trouble at all. If you want a pot plant for next winter, absolutely dif- ferent from anything else and sure to win the admiration of yourself and all your friends, start some Calceolaria seed in a shallo
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