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TAGETES Signata Pumila (Annual) 



4473 A dwarf compact Marigold growing 6 to 8 inches tali, having very fine leaved foliage 

 covered with golden yellow flowers, splendid plant for edgings and rock gardens. 

 (See Illustration.) Per 1,000 seeds, 35c; Pkt. 10c 



THUNBERGIA Alata (Perennial) 



4475 Rapid-growing climber, height 6 to 8 feet; the foliage is not affected by insects. A pretty 

 vine for trellis, fences, rock-work, etc. Though a tender perennial, it is usually grown as 

 annual. Mixed colors (Alata) Pkt. 10c 



TITHONIA SPECIOSA (Annual) 



4476 Tall-growing plant with rich single orange-scarlet flowers of a very telling color. Succeeds 

 wejl as an annual if seed is sown in February or March, so as to have plants for planting 

 out in May, invaluable for clumps in the tall border. Height 6 feet ". . Pkt. 25c 



URSINIA Anethoides (Annual) 



4478 An interesting annual from the Cape of Good Hope. The plants are dwarf in habit, grow- 

 ing about one foot high, and carrying on long wire-like stems numerous orange colored 

 daisy-like flowers with brown centers, which present a very decoratve appearance. In 

 some European countries one may see beds of Ursinia in the public parks making a strik- 

 ing and lasting display Pkt. 25c 



TRITOMA (Perennial) 



These are popularly known as "Torch Lilies," "Red-hot Poker," "Flame Flowers," etc., and 

 are among our showiest hardy plants, producing the brightest flowers of the autumn garden. 

 They grow from seed and flower well the second year, commencing in May and continue to bloom 

 throughout the summer and fall. 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 Pkt. 25c 



4482 Uvaria Grandiflora. (Red-hot Poker Plant), orange-red flowers on spikes 2 to 3 feet 

 high Pkt. r5c 



VENIDIUM Fastuosum (Annual) 



4483 It suggests the exotic splendor of its native Africa, and luxuriates in the glowing heat of 

 the midsummer sun. The plants grow about two feet high and bear golden yellow sun- 

 flower-like blooms.with black centers. (See illustration.) Pkt. 25c 



VERBASCUM Plicatum (Perennial) 



4484 A useful hardy perennial plant for grouping at the back of herbaceous borders; the long 

 ribbed leaves are covered with silvery down, and the golden yellow flowers are borne in 

 pyramidal spikes above Pkt. 25c 



VERBENA (Perennial) 



4485 Lemon (Aloysia citriodora). An old garden favorite with delightfully lemon-scented 

 leaves. It is low growing and tender, and should be grown in the garden in summer and in 

 pots during winter Pkt. 10c 



4486 Venosa. The visitor to the world famous gardens of Versailles is impressed by a sea of 

 purplish-blue flower beds. Investigation would show that they are made with this lovely 

 hardy blue verbena. The plants grow about 18 inches high and flower profusely all 

 summer Pkt. 25c 



VERBENA Henderson's Mammoth (Annual) 



This distinct variety we originated. The average trusses measure 3}4 inches across. They 

 bloom freely, are vigorous in growth and for garden beds and massing they are unrivaled. 

 Flowers of the most brilliant colors are produced continually from spring until late in the 

 autumn. (See illustration.) 

 4992 Mammoth Auricula-eyed Mixed. A variety of colors, each flower having a large 



white center . Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4496 Mammoth Pink. 4504 Mammoth Striped Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4498 Mammoth Purple. 4506 Mammoth White Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4502 Mammoth Scarlet. 4508 Mammoth Yellow Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4510 Mammoth Mixed Per 1,000 seeds, 40c; pkt. 10c 



S411 Collection, 6 varieties 50c 



VERONICA SPICATA or Speedwell (Perennial) 



4516 This hardy perennial has become very popular, especially for the hardy border. It grows 

 eighteen inches high, and is covered all summer with spikes of bright blue flowers, which 

 are highly desirable in the garden Pkt. 10c 



VINCA ROSEA or Madagascar Periwinkle (Annual) 



Handsome bushy plants, producing freely round single flowers 1>£ inches across, suitable for 

 either pot culture or sunny flower beds,; flowers the first season if sown early indoors; height 

 1H feet. 



4522 Rosea. Bright rose Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4524 Rosea Alba. White with rose eye Per 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4526 Rosea Alba Pura. Pure white Fer 1,000 seeds, 50c; pkt. 10c 



4530 Mixed Colors Per 1,000 seeds, 40c; pkt. 10c 



VIOLET Sweet-Scented (Viola Odorata) (Perennial) 



The well-known hardy sweet-scented single-flowering Violet, thriving best in a semi-shaded 

 situation. 



4531 The Czar. Large fragrant deep violet flowers Pkt. 25c 



4532 Zariza. This wonderful new variety is similar to the above, but it is distinguished by the 

 delicate rose color of its large flowers borne on stems about eight inches long, fine for 

 cutting and also suitable for pot culture in a greenhouse. \ Pkt. 25c 



VIOLA Blue Gem or Jersey Gem (Perennial) 



4534 The flowers, which have the appearance of large single violets, are produced on six-inch 

 stems and in color are a pleasing shade of violet blue. It is one of the most persistent 

 blooming plants in cultivation. If not permitted to go to seed it will produce quantities 

 of flowers from May to frost. Thrives as well in partial shade as in a sunny location. (See 

 illustration.) Pkt. 25c 



VIOLA CORNUTA Pansy Violets, Tufted or Bedding 

 (Perennial) 



This improved strain (Viola cornida grandiflora hybrtds) produces beautiful Pansy-like blos- 

 soms, about one inch across, of great substance. The colors include white, lemon, orange, laven- 

 der, purple, blue, etc. Planted in masses or lines they form perfect mats covered with myriads 

 of flowers from spring until cold weather. They are hardy perennial in character, throwing out 

 new roots annually, fine for permanent beds, edgings, etc. Many of them are highly violet 



4535 Mixed Colors Pkt. 15c 



