228 - 230-232 East Fourth St., near Sycamore 
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and Specialties for 1934 
those of the raisers 
Rudbeckia Kelvedon Star 
A perfect long-stemmed flower for cutting, a sturdy and 
floriferous plant for bedding, a new annual. The flowers vary 
both in form and coloring but all have dark brown centers, sur¬ 
rounded by a shining mahogany zone, on petals of deep gold. A 
rampant grower, reaching 3 ft. in height, and should be planted 
18 inches apart with 2 ft. between the rows. By June it will fill 
the bed and flower until frost. Sowings should be made in Feb- 
rary and seedlings planted out in late April or early May. 
Fkt., 20c. 
Tithonia Speciosa 
THE GOLDEN FLOWER OF THE INCAS 
or Mexican Sunflower 
Tithonia is a rare plant coming from Mexico, the home of the 
Dahlia. History tells us that Tithonias were found growing in 
Peru as early as 1531, and were later found in Mexico. It is re¬ 
markable that a flower of such striking beauty should have 
been lost to cultivation. We now offer it as a novelty, which it' 
is to the American gardener. The flowers are large and remind 
one of an immense single Zinnia. The color is a dazzling orange- 
scarlet. An annual of rapid growth and easy culture, throwing 
up from the roots many stout woody stems with large foliage. 
It forms a shrubby plant and flowers for a long period. The 
flowers are three to four inches across and can be cut with two 
to three foot stems. They last a long time in water. From seed 
sown in the frame in March, plants begin to bloom in August; 
sown outdoors in May, plants bloom in September and continue 
in either case until frost. Tithonia is especially desirable for 
planting among shrubs, adding much color; or can be planted 
in the background of either the hardy or the annual border. 
Planted two feet apart in rows, it forms a striking hedge, and 
indeed a most effective screen. Fkt., 20c. 
Scabiosa, Tall Double Blue Cockade 
This outstanding novelty is deeper in color than Azure Fairy, 
but the flowers are entirely devoid of any suggestion of rose. 
They are, in fact, the purest deep azure blue that can be found 
in any annual. The formation of the flower is far ahead of 
existing varieties, and has so great a depth as to be almost 
conical in shape. An excellent cut flower, being strong-stemmed 
and free-flowering. A good plant for general purposes. Height 
3 ft. Fkt., 20c. 
Sweet Pea, Fantasy Mixture 
A unique mixture and an entirely fresh class of Fantasy 
markings and colorings. Fantasy mixture is beautifully veined 
and watered. Orange, light and dark blue, all shades of pinks, 
chocolates, lavenders, maroons, mauves and a dozen other col¬ 
ors are represented. Fantasy mixture makes an exceptionally 
attractive bouquet and being a very strong-growing strain, 
will be welcomed for general garden work. Its value is further 
enhanced by the exceptionally strong and fragrant scent. Fkt., 
20c. 
New Verbena, Spectrum Red 
As its name implies, this magnificent Verbena is an intense 
bright red, brighter than any other Verbena yet introduced. Ac¬ 
cording to Ridgway, it is classified between spectrum red and 
scarlet red. Having absolutely no eye, the color is intensified, 
and its brilliance is quite dazzling. It is much brighter and larg¬ 
er than Lucifer and is comparable only to Etna, but without 
Etna’s yellow eye. Individual florets are one and one-fourth 
inches in diameter. We strongly recommend this as the bright¬ 
est Verbena in existence. Fkt., 35c. 
New Verbena, Cerise Queen 
A beautiful shade of soft salmon-cerise, quite new in Ver¬ 
benas, making a charming addition to this group. It has im¬ 
mense individual flowers one and one-fourth inches in diameter 
on giant trusses, with fairly long stems, making this Verbena 
suitable for cutting. It is recommended to all who want a live¬ 
ly new color in Verbenas. Fkt., 35c. 
A New Verbena for Borders and Bedding 
Carmine Ball 
A beautiful dwarf compact Verbena, forming a perfectly 
symmetrical plant about ten inches high and twelve inches 
across. It is completely covered with bright carmine flowers. 
The plants easily carry fifty to sixty trusses in bloom on the 
plant at one time. It is a continuous bloomer and will make a 
wonderful bedding plant, besides being indispensable for pots 
and borders. Fkt. 35c. 
Sweet Peas, Fantasy Mixture. 
Verbena, Carmine Ball. 
