230-232 Eost F ourth St., Cincinnati 
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and Specialties for 1935 
those of the raisers 
Tagetes - Pigmy Marigold 
SIGNATA PUMIIA LITTLE GIANT. We are proud to offer 
Little Giant as the highest development yet attained of this 
pretty little Marigold, with slender fernlike foliage and an 
abundance of dainty, single, golden-orange flowers on plants 
which are only 4 to 6 inches high, with a spread of 8 to 10 
inches. Fkt., 15c. 
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. Prom 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. 
Verbena Venosa - Hardy Garden Verbena 
, ©DELICATE LILAC. Forms erect plant, 12 inches high with 
delicate lavender flowers produced in such masses as to com¬ 
pletely hide the foliage. It is perfectly hardy and does well 
in beds, borders and may also be used in the rock garden. A 
perennial treated as an annual, blooming the first year from 
seed; if sown early will then bloom until frost. Fkt., 35c. 
Verbena Dwarf Compact 
DANNEBROG. A distinct new type of Verbena, very compact, 
dwarf and covered with flowers of an intense scarlet, having 
a large white eye. Fkt., 25c. 
Marigold, Royal Scot. 
See page 31 for description. 
New Zinnias 
FANTASY MIXED. New Zinnias are always welcomed by home 
growers and florists alike. While the giant-flowered varieties 
are still popular, the trend of late years has been toward 
the smaller flowered, more graceful strains. This new Fan¬ 
tasy Mixture meets this demand in all details; the rounded 
flowers are composed of a mass of shaggy ray-like petals 
which give a delicate and refined appearance to the medium 
sized double flowers, large enough to satisfy the desire for 
mass of color, yet small enough to lend themselves grace¬ 
fully to flower arrangement. The color range includes the 
brightest shades of reds and orange, as well as the popular 
pastel pinks and cream. Fkt., 25c. 
DESERT GOLD. Several years ago we offered the fascinating 
new Zinnia, Crown O’ Gold, in mixture. The yellow and gold 
shades in this mixture were immediately proclaimed the most 
attractive and sought after as separate colors. We are very 
happy now to offer these shades as Desert Gold, a variety 
containing the light and deep hues of gold, each petal over¬ 
laid at the base with a deeper golden yellow, giving a charm¬ 
ing bicolor combination. Those who appreciate the finest in 
Zinnias will welcome Desert Gold. Fkt., 25c. 
GYFSY GIRL. Orange and maroon, 9 inches in height. Choco¬ 
late-maroon flowers with a golden yellow band. Fkt., 20c. 
TOM THUMB MIXTURE. Tom Thumb is without exception 
the dwarfest Zinnia known. The plants are rounded and com¬ 
pact, 4 to 6 inches high, literally covered with well-formed 
flowers of the Lilliput type. The color range includes red, 
orange, yellow, pink, rose and other pastel shades. During 
the hot dry summer months this is the ideal border plant and 
is also well adapted for window box and pot work. Pkt., 20c. 
Zinnia, Fantasy. 
