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Jewell Daisy (A) 



(Shown in Colors on Front Cover) 



4478 Anethoides. An interesting annual from the 

 Cape of Good Hope. The plants are dwarf, car- 

 rying 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, golden yellow and 

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

 brids stand extreme heat better than the original 

 orange. (See illustration.). Pkt., 25c 



VERONICA, Speedwell (P) 



4516 Spicata. Has become very 

 popular for the hardy border. It 

 grows 18 inches high, and is cov- 

 ered all summer with spikes of 

 bright blue flowers. 



Per 500 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 



MAMMOTH Henderson's 



The average trusses measure 3'/2 ins. across. 

 They bloom freely, are vigorous in growth and 

 for garden beds and massing they axe unrivaled. 

 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, 50c; pkt., 10c 



4496 Pink 4502 Scarlet 45 o 8 Yellow 



4498 Purple 4506 White 4510 Mixed 



Price of above, per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 



4511 Collection, 5 varieties 40c 



Recent Introductions 



4488 Etna. Large trusses of intense crimson 

 scarlet with creamy yellow eye. 



4489 Royale. The color is a rich deep royal 

 blue with a large yellow eye. 



4490 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. The giant hy- 

 brid, the florets measure over 1 inch in diameter. 

 The color shades from clear rose-pink to rose-red. 



4491 Lavender Glory. A glorious color not hith- 

 erto known in Verbenas — a true lavender, with 

 cream white eye. 



4512 Fireball. A dwarf variety. 6 inches high, 

 covered with bright scarlet blooms, excellent 

 for borders, beds, or pot plants. 



4513 Violet Bouquet. The plant is 8 inches high 

 and 8 inches in diameter. The color is a deep 

 violet tinged with garnet. The eye is cream. 



4514 Spectrum Red. This magnificent Verbena 

 is brighter than any other Verbena yet intro- 

 duced, having no eye. 



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



Perennial Varieties 



4484A 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, 50c; 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, 60c; pkt., 10c 

 4486A Venosa Lavender. 



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



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Pansy Violets, Tufted or Bedding (P) 



This improved strain (Viola cornuta grandi- 

 flora 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. 



4533 Arkwright Ruby. Ruby red with terra-cotta 

 markings. 



4533A Avalanche. Pure white, compact. 



4534 Blue Gem or Jersey Gem. Look like large 

 single violets and are produced on 6-inch stems; 

 color a pleasing shade of violet blue. Thrives in 

 partial shade or in a sunny location. 



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., 15c 



VINCA ROSEA. Madagascar Periwinkle (A) 



Handsome bushy plants, producing freely 

 round single flowers IVi inches across, suitable 

 for either pot culture or sunny flower beds; 

 flowers the first season if sown early indoors; 

 height, IV2 feet. 

 4522 Rosea. Bright rose. 

 4524 Rosea Alba. White with rose eye. 

 4526 Rosea Alba Pura. Pure white. 

 4530 Mixed Colors. 

 Price of above, per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 



( oYall ^flower 



Double Early Wonder Annual 



March and April sowings bloom in August. 

 The main spike is covered with double fragrant 

 blossoms. Height, 2V2 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 



They flower early and thrive in poor soil, but 

 are not hardy and should be sown in a cold 

 frame during the autumn and transplanted to 

 the open ground in the spring. 

 4550 Large-Flowering Double, Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds, $1.00; pkt., 15c 

 4565 Large-Flowering Single, Mixed Colors. 



Per 1000 seeds, 50c; pkt., 10c 



Henderson's Garden Guide and Record contains much practical information about garden- 

 ing, including cultural instructions for all the popular annual and perennial flowers. Price 

 35c or sent on request, no charge, with orders amounting to $3.00 or over. 



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