SWEET ROCKET, Dame’s Violet ( Perennial) 
1880 Hesperis Matronalis. 2-3 ft. Hardy herbaceous plants, 
very effective in the garden. They are covered with 
showy spikes of purple and white flowers which are 
deliciously sweet-scented after sunset. Splendid for 
cutting.Pkt. 10c 
SWEET ALYSSUM, see Alyssum page 46 
SWEET SULTANS, see Centaurea page 48 
SWEET WILLIAM, Dianthus Barbatus ( Perennial ) 
One of our finest hardy garden plants, of easy culture and 
thriving in any good garden soil. Grow 12 to 18 inches 
high, with flowers in flat clusters on tall stiff stems. 
1890 Single Large Flowering Mixed. Extra choice varieties. 
. V 2 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 
1891 Double Large Flowering Mixed. A splendid mixture. 
. Y 2 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 
1894 Pink Beauty. Beautiful salmon-pink.Pkt. 10c 
1895 Scarlet Beauty. Intense, brilliant scarlet.Pkt. 10c 
TRITOMA, Red-Hot Poker ( Annual) 
1835 Hybrid Mirabilis. 2-3 ft. Also known as Torch Lily or 
Flame Flower. Produces striking orange-scarlet flower 
spikes from August until frost. Start seed indoors in 
March and set plants out in May. The roots may be 
taken up in late fall and stored like Dahlia roots. .Pkt. 15c 
VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM ( Annual ) 
1836 Height 2-3 ft. Deep, brilliant orange, daisy-like 
flowers, 4-5 inches across, with a double row of 
petals, the upper row having a glossy reddish- 
brown center. Germinates readily and flowers 
profusely. Very effective in bouquets, as well as 
for garden display.Pkt. 25c 
VERBENA, Giant Hybrid {Annual) veronica has long^pikes of vioiet-biue 
Unsurpassed for massing in large beds. The plants are of low spreading growth and are cov¬ 
ered with brilliant flowers from June to frost. Average trusses measure 3% inches across. Val¬ 
uable for cutting. 
1899 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. The brightest Rose Verbena ever produced. Shades from rose- 
pink to rose-red. New and unusual both in size and color.Pkt. 30e 
1900 Blue and Purple Shades..Pkt. I0c 
1905 Pink and Rose Shades. . . ..‘ !pkt! 10c 
1907 Lucifer, Vivid Scarlet.......Pkt! 10c 
1908 Giant Hybrid Mixed Verbenas. This mixture includes shades of blue, lavender, purple, 
yellow, rose and scarlet. Will provide flowers for cutting all summer.. oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 
VERONICA, Speedwell ( Perennial) 
1918 Spicata. 18-24 in. Showy plants with glaucous foliage and tall spikes of handsome blue 
flowers. Bloom in July and August. Beautiful in the garden and fine for cutting. .Pkt. 10c 
New Giant Hybrid Verbena, 
Beauty of Oxford. 
Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus). 
SPENCER SWEET PEAS 
One ounce of seed will plant a single row 50 feet long. 
The flowers of Spencer Sweet Peas are of immense size, beautifully waved, and usually borne 
3-4 on long, substantial stems. The seed should be sown very early in spring (preferably in 
March) as Sweet Peas thrive best in cool, moist weather. Our leaflet with complete cultural 
directions will be sent free with order if requested. 
THE FINEST ORCHID-FLOWERED VARIETIES AND NOVELTIES 
1837 BRILLIANT ROSE. Huge flowers of a shining carmine-rose. Very choice and striking. 
1838 REFLECTION. The most beautiful clear blue sort. Large flowers of great substance. 
1839 MARY PICKFORD. Large waved flowers of cream-pink, suffused salmon. Extra fine. 
1840 OLYMPIA. An improved deep rich purple. Enormous flowers of fine form. 
1841 WHAT JOY. A new variety with beautiful frilled flowers of a deep, rich cream color. 
1842 PINKIE. Deep rose-pink. Three to four large blooms on each stem. 
1843 SYBIL HENSHAW. The most brilliant and dazzling scarlet ever introduced. 
1844 GOLD CREST. Glistening orange, suffused salmon. Outstanding in every way. 
1845 POWERSCOURT. Immense flowers of pure lavender. The best of this color. 
1846 FLAMINGO. Glowing geranium red. A shade that compels admiration. 
1847 DEL MONTE. Deep salmon-pink. One of the loveliest Sweet Peas grown. 
1848 AVALANCHE. Very large pure white flowers of great substance on strong stems. 
1849 THE SULTAN. Glossy deep velvety maroon. Large handsome blooms. 
1850 MAGNET. Exquisite cream-pink. Lovely combined with Avalanche and Pinkie. 
1851 AMERICA. Striped and flaked brilliant carmine on white ground. Huge flower. 
1852 FORTUNE. Immense frilled flowers of a rich dark blue color. 
1853 RUDDIGORE. A magnificent vivid scarlet. Of excellent form with long, stout stem. 
1854 COLORADO. Bright golden orange. Combines well with What Joy or Gleneagles. 
1855 GLENEAGLES. Clear porcelain blue. Flowers of enormous size. 
1856 YOUTH. Large white flowers with pink picotee edge. 
Each of the above ...Oz. 25c; pkt. 10c 
Special Offers j 
One pkt. each of any 5 above named varieties for.40c 
One pkt. each of any 10 above named varieties for. .. .75c 
One pkt. each of 20 varieties as listed above.$1.40 
1865 RAINBOW MIXED SPENCER SWEET PEAS. Composed of Giant Waved Spencer va¬ 
rieties in a complete color range....... Lb. $1.75; % lb. 50c; oz. 25c; pkt. 10c, prepaid 
1875 EARLY FLOWERING SPENCER SWEET PEAS. Come into bloom a month earlier than 
the other sorts, producing immense frilled flowers on long stems. Suitable for garden 
and greenhouse culture. Mixed colors..Oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 
1928 EVERLASTINGS. The best straw- 
flowers and other Everlastings in a fine mix¬ 
ture for winter bouquets.Large pkt. 15c 
Sweet Peas. 
“What Joy.’’ 
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