GIANT STOCKS 
VERBENAS 
Thalictrum (Meadow Rue)—P 
The foliage is very finely divided like that of the Maiden-hair fern 
or Columbine and is useful in making bouquets. The flowers are borne 
in feathery clusters. Easy of cultivation. 
1730 Dipterocarpum. 4 to 5 ft. Aug.-Sept. Very graceful plumes of 
rosy-purple flowers with conspicuous yellow anthers. Seeds, per 
pkt., 10c. 
T orenia—A 
1350 Fournieri. □ -f 10 in. Bushy globular plants literally covered 
with the lovely, richly-colored snapdragon-like flowers of a delightful 
sky-blue. With a touch of gold on the lip. They are excellent for 
beds, pots or hanging baskets. Pkt.10c 
Tithonia—A 
1380 Speciosa, Mexican Sunflower. ® A rare plant from Mexico. 
Throwing up from the root many stout, woody stems furnished with 
rather large foliage. The flowers are large and remind one of an 
immense single Zinnia ; color, dazzling orange-scarlet. It forms a 
large shrubby plant, flowers for a long period and is especially de¬ 
sirable for planting among shrubs or in the background of wide 
borders ; will also bloom in winter in the house, if lifted before 
frost. Pkt.10c 
New African Daisy Venidium 
Calendulaceum. Showy Yellow Daisy. Pkt.10c 
Verbenas—A 
This is a new strain of Grandiflora Verbenas; the plants are com¬ 
pact growers, bearing immense trusses, the individual florets measuring 
an inch and over in diameter. 
1370 Alba. Pure white. Pkt.10c 
1371 Lavender Glory. A true lavender with a medium-sized creamy 
white eye which accentuates the lovely lavender tone. The color 
runs about 80% true, and the individual florets will cover a fifty 
cent piece. It is also distinctly and sweetly fragrant. Pkt.10c 
1372 Rose Cardinal. Carmine-rose with large white eye. 
Veronica (Speedwell)—P 
Hardy herbaceous perennials belonging to the Foxglove order. They 
vary in height from a few inches to 3 or 4 ft., and bear blue or white 
flowers in terminal spikes or racemes. Showy plants for sunny borders, 
and all of easy culture. Pkt.10c 
Vinca Rosea (Periwinkle) 
Ornamental free-blooming plants, with dark laurel-like foliage and 
handsome pink and white flowers. Seed germinates slowly but if sown 
early plants will bloom the first summer. They can be taken up in the 
fall, potted, and kept in bloom through the winter. 
1470 Ro&ea Mixed. Pkt..10c 
Virginia Stock 
1480 Mixed. □ 6 in. Sown early these pretty annuals are gay in the 
period between the spring and summer flowers, their fresh bright 
colors in edgings and beds producing a charming effect. *4 lb., 76c; 
oz. f 25c; y 2 oz., 15c; pkt.10c 
Viscaria—A 
Very showy and effective garden annual, producing freely through¬ 
out the summer large single flowers in red, white and blue shades. 
Very bright and effective for beds and useful for cutting. 
1490 Mixed. 1 ft. % oz., 25c; pkt.10c 
Viola (Tufted Pansies)—P 
These consist of the larger flowered pansy bloom so freely that many 
consider them superior where a mass of color is desired. The season 
is long and colors particularly clear and distinct. Counter mixed. Per 
pkt., 10c. 
Ordorata Semperfloreus. Sweet Violet. 
Wallflower (English)—P 
Wallflowers should be better known because of their adaptability for 
pot culture and out-door bedding and the peculiar sweet fragrance of 
their flowers. The oriental coloring of the flowers in rich reds and yel¬ 
lows is very effective. They are easily grown and last long as cut 
flowers. In the Northern States, should be wintered in cold frames. 
1460 Single Mixed. Pkt.10c 
1461 Double Mixed. Pkt.15c 
Yellow. Red. 
Brown. Wallflower Siberian. See Chieranthus. 
Double Wallflower. 
Wisteria—P 
3050 Chinenisis Blue. Climber, pale green foliage with drooping clus¬ 
ters. The clusters are about a foot long and freely produced. Seeds, 
per pkt...15c 
WALL FLOWER 
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