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DE GIORGI BROTHERS CO 
Verbena Special Mixture 
Verbena 
Sow the seed indoors in February and March or direct in the 
open in May. Soak the seed in warm -water for a few hours to 
hasten germination. Plants intended for spring sales should be placed 
in 2-inch pots when about 1 inch high and the pots plunged in a 
mild hotbed. Lift the pots now and then and rub off the roots that 
go through the bottom of the pot to induce plants to bloom earlier. 
In the open the plants should be spaced 15 inches apart. Pinch the 
plants to induce bushy growth. 
MAMMOTH FLOWERING VERBENA 
DEFIANCE SCARLET, YELLOW, PINK, PURPLE, WHITE 
MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
FIREFLY—Dazzling scarlet flowers with large white eye. T. pkt. 
10c; Vs oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
MAYFLOWER—Large bright pink. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 15c; oz. $1.00. 
VERBENA SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains all the mammoth flower¬ 
ing varieties listed by us as well as other new colors. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 15c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
VERBENA MIXED—T. pkt. 5c; oz. 60c; lb. $6.00. 
VERBENA CITRIODORA „T7™VV,°, w t 
which may be grown in the garden in summer and in pots in winter. 
The dried, highly scented leaves are used for perfuming. T. pkt. 10c; 
1/16 oz. 25c; 1 oz. $2.60. 
VERBENA ROYAL BOQUET 
Of dwarf, upright and compact growth, fine for bedding, cutting, 
grave decoration and excellent for pots. The plants grow only about 
10 inches tall, the flowers are very large, produced till frost. 
ROYAL BOQUET FIREBALL—Of very compact growth, not over 8 
inches tall, color brilliant, clear scarlet. 
ROYAL BOQUET VIOLACEA—Beautiful dark violet, splendid in 
every way. Height 10 inches. 
ROYAL BOQUET SALMON ROSE — Salmon rose, very compact, 
height 10 inches. 
ROYAL BOQUET MIXED—The colors are: deep red with white eye, 
clear blood red, cameo-pink, scarlet, purple, violet, salmon-pink and 
white. T. pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
NEW GIANT VERBENAS 
Individual flowers over an inch in diameter. Gorgeous colors, 
brought out further by the fact that the blooms combine into im¬ 
mense flower-heads, appearing from midsummer until frost. Giant 
Verbenas represent a great step forward and are bound to become 
widely popular. 
BEAUTY OF OXFORD—Shades of rose pink to rose red. 
ETNA—Rich, scarlet, large, deep cream eye. 
LAVENDER GLORY—Clear lavender, creamy eye. 
LUCIFER—Brilliant scarlet. 
LUMINOSA—Glowing flame pink, shading to salmon. 
NEWPORT SALMON—Beautiful bright salmon pink. 
PURPLE ROBE—Shades of dark violet purple. 
ROSE CARDINAL—Luminous, deep rose pink, large white eye. 
ROSAMOND—Intense glowing red, cream eye. 
ROYALE—Rich deep royal blue with a large creamy yellow eye. 
SNOWFLAKE—Pure white, extra large well shaped heads. 
MIXED—Includes all the above named varieties. 
Price: Any of the above T. pkt. 15c; i/ a oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
VERBENA LUCIFER 
Color brilliant scarlet self. Individual flowers over an 
inch across. Try this Verbena. It is every bit as attractive 
as Beauty of Oxford and some florists say that it is a finer 
variety and while Oxford is difficult to grow, Lucifer grows 
easily from seed, no cuttings to root, no troubles, less ex¬ 
pense. T. pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 25c; oz. $1.60. 
Hardy perennial creeping 
plant in bloom all summer. 
Flowers colored violet and carmine. Fine for covering dry 
banks for bedding, borders and rockeries. Height 15 in. T. 
pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 20c. 
Moss Verbena. 
Profusely bloom¬ 
ing annual, forming moss-like rosettes of foliage with white 
flowers in large umbells. Blooms all summer and is a first 
rate plant for bedding, borders and rockeries. Height 1 ft. 
T. pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 20c. 
VERBENA AUBLETIA 
VERBENA ERINOIDES ALBA 
VALERIANA RUBRA COCCINEA 
Hardy, 2 ft. tall, bearing lustrous carmine-red flowers 
suitable for cutting from June to August. Also good as a rock 
plant. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 60c. 
VERBASCUM PHOENICEUM 
Hardy perennial of neat growth, producing from May to 
September magnificent spikes of bloom, high class for bou¬ 
quets. Fully as beautiful as Belladonna Delphinium, however 
the formation of bloom is entirely different. Very distinct 
and very desirable. Will thrive even in poor soil either in 
full sun or partial shade. We offer large flowered new hy¬ 
brids mostly in shades of purple, pink and lilac. Height 4 
ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c. 
VERONICA SPICATA 
Hardy perennial with long spikes of bright blue flowers, 
in bloom from June to September and of striking appearance. 
Does well in any kind of soil away from shade. Height 3 ft. 
T. pkt. 10c; Ya oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
VERONICA GENTIANOIDES —Hardy perennial, bearing beau¬ 
tiful light blue flowers during May and June. Forms a neat 
mat and makes good ground cover for bare spots in mid¬ 
summer, also a valuable border plant. Hardy anywhere in 
any position, shade enduring and long lived. Height 2 ft. 
T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 25c; Ya oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
VERONICA PROSTRATA COELESTINA— Hardy perennial, 
plants forming a neat carpet of dark green above which are 
borne blue flower spikes in May and June. Unexcelled for 
rockeries and to cover dry banks. Height 5 in. T. pkt. 25c. 
VERONICA INCANA —Hardy perennial, first class rock, bed¬ 
ding and edging plant and for planting in crevices of walls 
and paved areas. Pretty silvery foliage, flowers bright blue 
from June to September. The plants present a neat appear¬ 
ance in and out of bloom. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 20c; Ya oz. 
30c; oz. $2.00. 
VIBURNUM CARLESI 
Classed by many as the most beautiful, perfectly hardy, flowering 
shrub now in existence. Flowers flesh pink, buds coral red possess¬ 
ing a marvelous clove fragrance. Easily raised from seed that germ¬ 
inates usually in the spring if sown in the fall or late in summer if 
sown in the spring. Once started grows rapidly a foot or more in 
a single season. There is and there will be for years to come, demand 
for this exquisite shrub. You cannot possibly invest your money 
safer than in seed of Viburnnm Carlesi. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 50c (about 
500 seeds); lb. $5.00. 
VINCA ROSEA 
CULTURE—Sow in January or February in flats filled with good 
soil mixed with sharp sand. The seed germinates readily, but the 
box must be placed in a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. When the 
plants are large enough to handle they must be transplanted into 
other boxes filled with the same kind of soil and when they have 
2 or 3 pairs of leaves are potted, later shifted outdoors, when all 
danger of frost is over, one foot apart. They are good and inexpen¬ 
sive bedding plants and take the place of geranium, bloom profusely 
till frost, if the soil -where planted is not stiff and if well watered. 
Height 18 inches. 
WHITE—1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00.T. Pkt. 10c 
WHITE with crimson eye—1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00.T. Pkt. 10c 
PINK—1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00.T. Pkt. 10c 
MIXED—1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00.T. Pkt. 10c 
VINCA DELICATA—Soft pink, 1 oz. 80c; 1 lb. $8.00.T. Pkt. 10c 
VIPIA SNOWDRIFT Hardy perennial climbing plant 
v jnvjyyDiur i producing immense quantities 
of snow white flowers from May to August. High class for 
floral work. No amount of heat or dry weather affects it. 
Thrives in any soil in full sun. Can be grown with or with¬ 
out supports. Height 4 ft. T. pkt. 15c. 
