Violas are colorful and easy to grow from seed 
VERBASCUM 
CICANTEUM (Moth Mullein). Tall spikes of yellow flowers. Heavy, silver 
white foliage. Fine for the back border. 6 feet. 
HARKNESS HYBRIDS. A vigorous plant with handsome spikes of pure yel¬ 
low. Flowers in June and July. 6 feet. 
MISS WILLMOTT. Extra large, full spikes of white and yellow. 5 feet. 
LIBANI. Attractive spikes of golden yellow. 5 feet. 
PHOENICEUM. A very pleasing subject for the border with graceful spikes 
of different shades of pink, salmon, violet and white. 2Vi feet. 
VERBENA 
AUBLETIA CRANDIFLORA (Rose Vervain). An American native with showy 
rose purple flowers on 18 inch stems that are very pretty in a bed. 
Not reliably hardy in the North but can be treated as an annual, flow¬ 
ering profusely if sown in April. 
VENOSA. this South American native is hardy. It makes a very desirable 
edging plant, being neat of habit, and the flowers are a violet purple. 
1 foot. 
VIOLA 
The ease with which these come from seed, their dependability, and the 
gay, rich color which they give to the garden makes Violas highly satis¬ 
factory. This is the most inclusive list of fine Violas offered in America, and 
every item has been rigidly tested at our trial garden. 
^CORNUTA (Tufted Pansies). These hardy favorites are ideal in either the 
border or rockery. Nothing gives quite the profusion of riotous color 
that these do from early Spring well into November. WiJI bloom the 
first season from seed. Named varieties follow. 
ADMIRATION. Large deep purple blue flowers. 
BLUE PERFECTION. Large light blue with yellow eye. 
BLACK PRINCE. Velvety dark purple, small eye. 
CYCLOPS. Upper part rich violet, lower pure white. 
ILONA. Extra large flowers of rich wine purple. 
LUTEA SPLENDENS. Brilliant chrome yellow. 
MAUVE QUEEN. Unusual pinkish lavender. 
PAPILIO. Early mottled bright blue and white. 
PURPLE KINC. A fine large clear violet purple. 
ROSE QUEEN. Small flowers of bright rose. 
THURINGIA. Dark blue with white ground. 
WHITE PERFECTION. Large pure waxy-white. 
SCOTCH BORDER MIXED. A fine mixture of Scotch strains. 
Hybrid Violas 
In this group are some of the finest and newest Violas that have been 
introduced. Extra large flowers, clear colors, and stocky, sturdy growth are 
chief characteristics of these choice varieties. 
APRICOT QUEEN. This charming novelty increases its popularity every sea¬ 
son. Bright cream-orange outer petals surround a rich apricot center. 
A profuse bloomer. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
ARKWRICHT RUBY. This outstanding recent introduction has been greatly 
improved as to size, coloring, and hardiness. A solid ruby red, striking¬ 
ly marked with maroon in the center. A robust grower. Recommended. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
BOWLE’S BLACK. An interesting novelty that makes a fine bedder. The 
compact plant is literally covered with small purple black flowers with 
a tiny eye of gold. A conspicuous and worth while item. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 40c. 
MAGGIE MOTT. A grand English variety that is rare to seed. 
It is a perfect soft lavender of delicate fragrance. The 
texture of the extra large flowers is velvety. An ideal 
bedding variety. Pkt. 40c. 
JERSEY JEWEL. A glorious mass of rich purple from May until late in the 
Fall. A selected strain of extra large flowers. Will vary slightly from 
seed, but gives a splendid account for itself wherever it is used. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SCOTCH BORDER EXTRA SELECT. A magnificent strain of colorful, large 
Violas representing the latest developments. The individual flowers 
are perfectly formed of superb, bright hues. A blending of the best 
of the English and Scotch strains. Highly recommended. Pkt. 25c, Tr. 
Pkt. 65c. 
YELLOW QUEEN. A fine, recent English introduction of merit. Large golden 
yellow flowers are held on stiff stems giving full display to the rich 
beauty of the individual flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
THE GEM TYPES 
Great advancement has been made in perfecting the colors in this 
type. Viola “Jersey Gem” was the first. Compact, free-flowering, 
and perfectly hardy under all conditions. New colors have been 
added to the strain, and we recommend them as novelties of merit. 
JERSEY CEM. One of the most popular. Compact tufts of dark green 
foliage covered with bright purple blue flowers all through the 
summer. One of the finest for the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 
50c. 
LAVENDER CEM. A delightful, clear bright lavender. The compact 
plants are a shower of color from June until Fall. A charming 
addition to the rock garden. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
ROSY CEM. A distinctive novelty of compact habit with large 
flowers of bright rose. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
WHITE CEM. The large, pure white flowers stud the dark green 
foliage on short, sturdy stems. Has a clean, glistening appear¬ 
ance. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
YELLOW CEM. Big, glowing bright yellow flowers cover the tufted 
deep green leaves. An unusual novelty. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Odorata Violas (Sweet Violet) 
ODORATA “PRINCESS OF WALES.” The popular sweet scented Violet. Heavy 
deep green foliage. Fragrant bright purple flowers in the early Spring. 
The long stems make them fine for cutting. Ideal for the shady spot 
in the rockery. 
ODORATA “THE CZAR.” A rugged variety with magnificent dark blue 
flowers that are very sweet scented. 
ODORATA ALBA. Delicately fragrant large white Violets. 
Specie Violas 
Odd and interesting varieties that are very pretty and useful for the 
rockery. Distinct types, with charming distinctive qualities. 
BOSNIACA. A splendid alpine species of very compact habit with numerous 
small deep rose magenta flowers. The foliage is dwarf and is unique 
in the rockery. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
FLORARIENSIS (Correvon). An alpine prize developed by Monsieur Corre- 
von. Mottled blue and white flowers in profusion appear in April and 
continue through the summer. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CRACILIS. A charming rock species with a profusion of velvety violet 
flowers. Forms a carpet of bright color. Dwarf and spreading in habit. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
CRACILIS “LORD NELSON.” A recommended, improved strain. Large flow¬ 
ers of glowing purple in compact tufts. Free flowering and gives a 
vivid splash of color to the rockery. Pkt. 25c, Tr. Pkt. 65c. 
C. WERMIC. An old favorite of spreading habit. Trails nicely around the 
rocks. Wiry, eight inch stems bear violet blue flowers all summer. 
C. WERMIC WHITE. A very pretty and rare novelty. Waxy-white flowers 
in profusion on stiff, eight inch stems. Comes quite true from seed. 
The nodding little flowers are charming in the rockery. Pkt. 20c Tr 
Pkt. 50c. 
HASLEMERE. An unusual and delightful variety for the rock garden. 
Medium sized lavender pink flowers cover the dwarf clumps in the 
early summer. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
JOHNNY-JUMP-UP (Viola tricolor). The old popular favorite with its small 
Pansy faces in variable combinations of purple, blue, and yellow. Comes 
very easily from seed, and is perfectly hardy. Gives a colorful show 
during the summer. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
WAHLENBERGIA 
DALMATICA. See Edraianthus dalmaticus. 
WALLFLOWER 
SINCLE MIXED. A handsome biennial for edging the border in the early 
summer. Large, showy flower heads of brilliant orange. 
DOUBLE MIXED. An unusual and valuable item for the dwarf border 
Striking, double flowers of glowing golden orange. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
YUCCA 
FILAMENTOSA (Spanish Bayonet). A fine evergreen foliage plant with 
stately spikes covered with drooping, bell-shaped flowers of pure 
white in the summer. 2y 2 feet. Easy from seed. 
VIOLA “JERSEY JEWEL” A glorious mass of rich purple 
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