IMP’ROVE.'D STRAIN. 
r I HIS strain of Verbenas, which was for many years perfected by Mr. E. S. Mii.ler, and 
which we bought three years ago, has become famous as the finest in the country. What we 
here offer of it is the result of ten years’ careful selection of stock seed from the best flowers 
and colors, and it is a strain superior to anything the world can show. Those who visited Floral Park 
the past Summer and saw our four-acre patch of it can vouch for what we say. It is so far ahead 
of ordinary good Verbenas that people can hardly believe their eyes when they behold its magnifi¬ 
cence. The habit of growth is compact, vigorous and short jointed. The trusses of bloom, and 
individual flowers, are enormous, and of the most perfect form, while the variety, delicacy and 
dazzling brilliancy of the colors is marvelous. Very few of the common colors are seen, as selec¬ 
tions have been made with a view to developing rare and delicate shades, and odd combinations, 
and in this, great beauty and novelty is found as well as in the great size and perfect forms of the 
bloom, and profuse flowering qualities. To add to their attraction they are also quite sweet 
scented. Like our superb strains of Balsam, Phlox, Poppy, Zinnia, &c., these Verbenas cannot be 
overpraised. We know that you cannot buy such good ones elsewhere. 
All Colors Mixed —A wide range of both delicate and brilliant shades. Very few blues or 
purples. Per packet, 25 cents ; 5 packets for $1.00. 
Prize White —Large compact trusses of snow white flowers borne in the greatest profusion, 
and sweet scented. Comes absolutely true from seed. Splendid for floral work. Per 
packet, 20 cents ; 3 packets for 50 cents. 
Prize Scarlet —Deep, dazzling color, large size and prolific bloomer. Comes absolutely true 
to color from seed. Per packet, 20 cents ; 3 packets for 50 cents. 
SPECIAL OFFER —For jo cents we will send one packet each of the three, Mixed, White and Scarlet. 
We shall grow and have on hand for sending out in May a fine lot of vigorous seedling plants 
of these Verbenas. Such plants are more healthy and vigorous, and will give much more and 
better bloom than cutting plaints. This strain is also superior to any collection of named varieties. 
They are the best Verbenas that can be had anywhere at any price. All orders for these plants 
will be booked for mailing at planting out time in May. 
Pnlee of ALL COLORS JVHXED, 0 r the WplITE, or SCARLET, separate. 
si» plant* for 50 cents; twelve plants for 75 cents; thirty plants for $1.50; by mail post-paid. 
I ho»r ordering a dozen or more can take them in such numbers of White, Scarlet, or Mixed, 
j-. they denre Or for $1.00 we will send 18 plants, 12 Mixed, 3 White, and 3 Scarlet. 
