Armstrong Nurseries (1940) (20147705260)

Title: Armstrong Nurseries
Identifier: armstrongnurseri1940arms (find matches)
Year: 1940 (1940s)
Authors: Armstrong Nurseries (Ontario, Calif. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) California Catalogs; Nursery stock California Catalogs; Fruit trees California Catalogs; Ornamental trees California Catalogs; Shrubs California Catalogs; Flowers California Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental California Catalogs
Publisher: Ontario, Calif. : Armstrong Nurseries
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



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Armstrong You will recognize many of the varieties listed herein to be outstanding kinds. The high-crowned No. 1 grade bulbs which are available from November 1st to May 1st are supplied at low prepaid prices. Quantity Rates 6 sold at the 12-rate; 50 at the 100-rate. Four New Varieties Milford. In our estimation, this giant flow- ered, vigorous grower is the best light blue Gladiolus. One of the new creations from New Zealand, where many of the finest va- rieties originate. 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. Miss New Zealand. Another beauty from New Zealand which is simply huge, having six or more 8-inch florets open at one time. Deep salmon-pink, blotched cherry-red in the throat. 3 for 55c; 12 for $1.90; 100 for $12.00. Moorish King. The largest of the near-black Gladiolus, the color being a deep, rich, vel- vety red, almost black. An unusually tall grower, having from 6 to 7 large blooms, 5 or 6 inches across, all open at one time. i2 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. Vagabond Prince. A very rich, lrridescent garnet with a glowing scarlet blotch, probably the richest in tone of all Gladiolus. As many as 8 florets are open at one time. 12 for $1.50; 100 for $11.00. Standard Varieties Apricot Glow. A tall, clear apricot with wide open flowers, blooms early. 12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. Betty Nuthall. Strong, tall grower, the flow- ers being orange-pink with a yellow throat. 12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. Charles Dickens. Clear, glowing red purple with a deeper velvety blotch on lower petal. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.70. Commander KoehL Large, deep red flowers, borne on unusually strong, heavy stems. Un- questionably one of the finest reds. 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. Dr. F. E. Bennett. A scarlet red hard to beat. The large blooms are a particularly fine flame scarlet shade and many are open at one time. 12 for 45c; 100 for $3.40. Gate of Heaven. A strong growing, all- weather, pure yellow with large, open, ruf- fled flowers. 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. Hinemoa. Deep pink ground flaked with dark chocolate crimson, with a yellow blotch in the throat, very unusual. 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. J. S. Back. The main tone is carmine-red, shading lighter in the throat and cut with white median lines on each petal. Carries 10 to 12 open flowers at a time. 12 for $1.00; 100 for $6.00. La Paloma. Probably the best all-around orange Gladiolus. Tall, strong, healthy grow- er and blooms eaTly. 12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. Maid of Orleans. A dainty white kind with a creamy throat. Tall, strong spikes. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.50. Mammoth White. Exceptionally large flow- ers on tall, strong, stiff spikes. The best pure white. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.50. Minuet. Beautiful clear lavender flowers with a waxy texture which makes each bloom glisten. A strong, tall grower. 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. Pelegrina. Rich deep velvety purple with a dark blue blotch in the throat. An excel- lent bloomer and a good keeper. 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. Picardy. Delicate apricot-pink; exception- ally large flowers. A good strong, tall grow- er; excellent keeper. 12 for 45c; 100 for $3.40. Red Phipps. A showy early red variety. Deep red in the bud, changing to a brilliant light red as the flowers open. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.70. Rosemarie Pfitzer. A showy variety, the flowers measuring over 6 inches with 10 or 12 slightly ruffled flowers all open at one time. The color is very light pink with a creamy hue. 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. Salbach's Orchid. Large, clear lavehder- pink flowers with a waxy texture. Wonderful cut flower, and retains its color under arti- ficial light. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.70. Schwabengirl. A standard pure pink. Large showy flowers. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.70. Wurtembergia. Strong tall growing, scarlet red with a creamy blotch in the throat which brightens up the entire flower. 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. Yellow Perfection. This splendid light yel- low variety is worthy of its name. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.70. Rainbow Mixture. Contains many of the above varieties. 12 for 40c; 100 for $3.00. Make Your Spraytime, Playtime
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IT'S AS EASY AS FALLING OFF A LOG With Arnold Spray Gun The Arnold Sprayer has been successful in the gardens of hundreds of our custom- ers. You can be equally as successful in controlling your garden pests and diseases. And best of all, it's fun instead of a chore. Use an Arnold and let the water pressure do the work. Cartridges are offered below to control aphids, rose beetles, caterpillars, sod worms, leaf rollers, Genista worms, mealy bugs, rust mites, leaf hoppers, thrip, white fly, mildew, red spider, rust and black spot. Arnold Deluxe Sprayer; shut-off, transpar- ent, metal threaded cartridge chamber, 36-mch anqle nozzle, all exposed metal chromium plated - 54.50 Standard Sprayer with 12-in. extension 3.75 Combination Set—Arnold Standard 12-inch Sprayer with 6 assorted cartridges 5.25 Arsenate of Lead Cartridge (for Caterpillars and Beetles), 35c each, 6 for 2.00 Bordeaux Mixture Cartridges (for Mildew, Rust, Black Spot), 35c each, 6 for....- 2.00 Colloidal Sulphur Cartridge (for Red Spider, Rust and Mildew), 35c each, 6 for _ 2.00 Nicotine Cartridge (for Aphids, Mealy Bug, etc.), 35c each, 6 for 2.00 Pyrethrum-Rotenone Cartridge (for Sod Worms, Genista Worm, etc.), 35c each, 6 for 2.00 Better Plants with Peat Imported Peat Moss. This finely ground, centuries old spagnum moss from European peat beds will lighten heavy clay soils and will retain moisture in sandy soils better than any other material. Each bale contains 20 bushels of humus and will cover at least 300 square feet one inch deep. Fifteen to twenty pounds of peat moss dug in around each newly planted shrub or tree will pay big dividends in growth, and in light sandy soils will in addition save enough water to pay for itself many times over. Peat is al- most a necessity in order to provide an acid soil for Azaleas, Rhododendrons and similar plants. Be sure to soak the peat in water before mixing with the soil. Large bales, $4.00 each; one-half bale, $2.25 each; 2Va cubic foot bags, 85c; three-quarter cubic foot bags, 40c. Protect Your Trees Yucca or Perforated Paper Tree Protectors. All young deciduous fruit trees and deciduous shade trees should be protected for the first season at least by the use of Tree Protectors or Tree White in order to prevent sunburn which may lead to serious injury from borers. They offer the finest protection from rabbits and squirrels which may gnaw the bark of orchard trees. Easily attached. Use 30-inch for Walnuts and Pecans; 24-inch for Peaches, Apples, Apricots and most deciduous trees; 18-inch for Citrus and Avocados, Figs and low-headed Peaches. 50 at the 100-rate; 500 at the 1,000-rate. Each Per 100 Per 1000 30-inch _ $0.05 $3.00 $25.00 24-inch .05 2.75 20.00 18-inch 05 2.50 17.50 No Sunburn Tree White. The very finest material for making a preparation to paint tree trunks to prevent sunburn. Simply mix the powder with water to the desired consistency. 5-lb. package, 60c; 1-lb. package, 25c. Planting Distances Variety Ft. Apart Oranges, Lemons and Grapefruit 18 to 25 Avocados _ 25 to 35 Peaches, Plums, Apricots, Almonds 20 to 25 Pears, Apples, Persimmons, Figs..- 20 to 35 Walnuts and Pecans 40 to 60 Olives __ 30 to 35 Jujubes, Low-Pruned Figs 12 to 16 Grape Vines 6 to 8 Blackberries, Boysenberries 6 by 8 Raspberries _ - 3 by 5 Strawberries _ lVzby 3 Eucalyptus for Windbreak 4 to 8 No. Plants to An Acre Distance Apart 3 feet by 1 foot.... 5 feet by 3 feet.... 6 feet by 6 feet.... 8 feet by 8 feet.... 8 feet by 10 feet.... 10 feet by 10 feet.... 12 feet by 12 feet.... 15 feet by 15 feet.._ 16 feet by 16 feet.... 18 feet by 18 feet.... 19 feet by 19 feet... 20 feet by 20 feet.... 22 feet by 22 feet.... 25 feet by 25 feet.... 30 feet by 30 feet.... 40 feet by 40 feet.... 50 feet by 50 feet.... 60 feet by 60 feet- No. Plants ..14,520 . 2,904 - 1,200 . 680 . 545 . 435 . 302 . 193 . 170 .. 134 . 120 _ 108 90 69 48 _ 27 17 12 — 36 —