The Golden Flower of the Irtcas (A) 



4476A Speciosa Early Flowering Strain. One of 



the most striking of the summer {lowering an- 

 nuals. Outstanding in the garden and a great 

 favorite as a cut flower for artistic arrange- 

 ments. The flowers are large, rich and velvety. 

 The color is a brilliant orange scarlet. The plant 

 is imposing, the foliage large. It is excellent for 

 background planting or in combination with 

 shrubbery; it attains a height of 4 feet. For best 

 results, the seed should be started indoors in 

 Mcn-ch Pkt., 25c 



THUNBERGIA 



Black Eye Susan Vine (A) 



4475 Alata. Rapid-growing climber; height, G 

 to 8 feet. A pretty vine for trellis, fences, rock- 

 work, etc. The flowers are very attractive, be- 

 ing either orange, yellow or white with jet 

 black centers. The leaf petioles are curiously 

 ringed and the leaves deeply toothed. Though 

 a tender perennial, it is usually grown as an- 

 nual. Mixed Colors „ Pkt.. 15c 



TRITOMA 



Torch Lily (P) 



Popularly known as "Torch Lilies," "Red-hot 

 Poker," "Flame Flowers," etc., and produce the 

 brightest flowers of the autumn garden. The 

 range in color is from pale lemon to orange and 

 from salmon-pink, coral red, etc., to crimson. 

 The plants vary in height from 2 to 3 feet. 

 4480 New Hybrids. Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds. 75c; pkt., 25c 



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VINCA ROSEA. Madagascar Periwinkle (A) 



Handsome bushy plants, producing freely 

 round single flowers Vfa inches across, suitable 

 for either pot culture or sunny flower beds; 

 flowers the first season if sown early indoors: 

 height, 11/2 feet. 



4522 Rosea. Bright rose. 



4524 Rosea Alba. White with rose eye. 



4525 Twinkles. Soft blush pink, bright red eye. 



4526 Rosea Alba Pura. Pure white. 

 4530 Mixed Colors. 

 Price of above, per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 15c 



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4478 Anethoides. An interesting annual from 

 the Cape of Good Hope. The plants are dwarf, 

 carrying on long, wire-like stems numerous 

 orange-colored, daisy-like flowers with brown 

 centers, making a striking and lasting display. 



Pkt.. 25c 



VENIDIUM 



Star of the Veldt (A) 



4483 Fastuosum. It suggests the exotic splendor 

 of its native Africa, and luxuriates in the mid- 

 summer sun. The plants grow about 2 feet high 

 and bear golden yellow sunflower-like blooms 

 with black centers Pkt., 25c 



4483A Fastuosum Hybrids. The color range is 

 varied and very interesting — apricot shades, 

 pure white, canary yellow, galden-yellow and 

 the well-known orange. We find that the hy- 

 brids stand extreme heat better than the origi- 

 nal orange Pkt., 25c 



VERONICA. Speedwell (P) 



4516 Spicata. Has become very popular for the 

 hardy border. It grows 18 inches high, and is 

 covered all summer with spikes of bright blue 

 flowers Per 500 seeds, 50c; pkt., 15c 



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1. 4491 Lavender Glory. A glorious color not 

 hitherto known in Verbenas — a true lav- 

 ender, with cream white eye. 



2. 4514 Spectrum Red. This magnificent Ver- 

 bena is brighter than any other Verbena 

 yet introduced, having no eye. 



3. 4490 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. The giant 

 hybrid, the florets measure over 1 inch in 

 diameter. The color shades from clear 

 rose-pink to rose-red. 



4. 4487 Brilliant. Rich, deep, flame-rose with 

 white eye, which helps to bring out the 

 brilliant color. 



5. 4515 White Beauty. The largest and finest 

 pure white variety ever introduced. Contin- 

 uously in flower. 



6. 4489 Royale. The color is a rich deep royal 

 blue with a large yellow eye. 



Price of above per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 25c 



4521 Special Offer: The Collection of 



six packets $1.00 

 4520 American Beauty. Mixed Colors. A fine 

 blend of giant flowering varieties. 



Price per 1000 seeds, 60c; pkt., 25c 



MAMMOTH Henderson's 



The average trusses measure 3Vz ins. across. 

 They bloom freely, are vigorous in growth and 

 for the garden beds and massing they are un- 

 rivaled. Flowers of the most brilliant colors are 

 produced from spring until late in the autumn. 

 4492 Mammoth Auricula-eyed Mixed. A variety 

 of colors, each flower having a large white 

 center. Per 1000 seeds, 60c; pkt., 10c 



4496 Pink 4502 Scarlet 4510 Mixed 



4498 Purple 4506 White 



Price of above, 



Per 1000 seeds, 60c; pkt., 10c 



4511 Collection, 5 varieties 40c 



Perennial Varieties 

 4484 Erinoides. A splendid hardy plant for 

 rock gardens, producing moss-like foliage of a 

 spreading habit; the flower heads are of a pur- 

 plish blue color; height, 1 foot. 



Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 10c 



4486 Venosa. A lovely hardy, purplish-blue 

 Verbena; fine for beds. The plants grow about 

 18 inches high and flower profusely. 



Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 10c 

 4486A Venosa Lavender. 



Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt.. 15c 



Pansy Violets, Tufted or Bedding (P) 



This improved strain (Viola corrruta grandi- 

 (^iL-CLj ( A^) a ° ra hybrids} produces Pansy-like blossoms, 

 about 1 inch across. They form perfect mats 

 covered with flowers from spring until cold 

 weather. They are hardy perennials, fine for 

 permanent beds, edgings, etc. Many of them 

 are highly violet scented. 



BLUE ELF 



4532 A whimsically beautiful viola. The 9 inch 

 plants are covered with blossoms that average 3 /i 

 inch in diameter. 



The upper petals are deep- violet blue; the 

 lower petals are light-violet blue with a gold eye 

 and black lines radiating from the center. The 

 foliage is small and dark green. 



It is a perennial, but best treated as an annual. 

 March sown seed produces flowers in June and 

 flowering will continue as late as August. 



Blue Elf is ideal for rock gardens, damp shady 

 places, window boxes, massed low bed effects, 

 and' for edging borders. As a cut flower, it makes 

 a very dainty effect in shallow vases Pkt. 25c 



4533 Arkwright Ruby. Ruby red with terra- 

 cotta markings. 



4533A Avalanche. Pure white, compact. 

 4534A Primrose Dame. Sulphur yellow. 

 4536 Apricot Gem. Apricot shading to a deep 

 orange center. 



Price of above, per pkt., 25c 

 4535 Mixed Colors Pkt.. 15e 



\}oali ^flower 



Double Early Wonder Annual 



March and April sowings bloom in August. 

 The main spike is covered with double fragrant 

 blossoms. Height, 21/2 feet. 

 4546 Mixed Per 1000 seeds, 75c; pkt., 25c 



SINGLE FLOWERING ANNUAL 



These flower the first season from seed, mak- 

 ing compact branching plants, 8 to 10 inches in 

 height, covered with fragrant single flowers. 

 4556 Blood-red. Red, shaded orange Pkt., 10c 

 4560 Mixed Colors. Per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 



PERENNIAL VARIETIES 

 4550 Large-Flowering Double, Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds. $1.00; pkt., 25c 

 4565 Large-Flowering Single, Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds. 75c; pkt.. 15c 



