Recent Novelties and Other Rare Flowers 
Scabiosa, Double Cattleya 
Rich rosy lilac flowers of the beautiful orchid tone, similar to that 
of the cattleya orchid. The flowers are large and fluffy on extra-long 
stems. A valuable new color in Scabiosas. Pkt. 35 cts., 3 pkts. $1. 
Stachys lanata (Lamb’s Ear) (Perennial) 
Thick, woolly, silvery leaves. Makes a lovely border. Leaves, 
when cut and dry, are excellent for book-marks. Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1. 
Salvia farinacea, Blue Bedder 
A compact form of the popular Salvia farinacea with long spikes of 
deep blue flowers. Should be grown as an annual and will bloom freely 
all through late summer and fall. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Ursinia anethoides, New Hybrids, Jewels of the Veldt 
ANNUAL 
Lovely orange Daisies with dark centers surrounded by jewel-like 
dots in tones of ruby-red to dark purple. Easy to grow Pkt. 25 cts., 
5 pkts. $1. 
Zinnia, Scabious-flowered 
Zinnia, Scabious-flowered, Mixed 
An entirely distinct and attractive strain of Zinnia of exquisite 
form, reminding one of the double-crested cosmos. The flowers 
are of medium size, with a collar of broad petals surmounted by a 
full, double crest of the same tone and color. The plants flower 
freely, ranging from pale rose to crimson and scarlet 'with orange, 
golden and purple shades. Grows 2J-£ feet high. Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Ursinia anethoides, Orange 
The original orange Daisy 
with deep purple zone. Pkt. 
25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
Ursinia pulchra 
For brilliant effect in the 
garden, this delightful little 
plant can hardly be excelled. 
About half the height of 
Ursinia anethoides, and with 
more delicately cut foliage. 
The very numerous flowers 
are of a richer orange and 
form quite a carpet of color. 
Like all South African plants, 
it likes the full sun and is 
exceedingly attractive for a 
dwarf border. Pkt. 50 cts., 
5 pkts. $2. 
Verbena hybrida 
grandiflora. Spectrum Red 
The intense bright red of this large- 
flowered new Verbena is alluring. Having 
absolutely no eye, the color is intensified, 
and its brilliancy is quite dazzling. Indi¬ 
vidual florets are 1 inches in diameter. 
Pkt. 35 cts., 3 t>kts. $1. 
Viola cornuta, Little Gem 
Zinnia, Dahlia-flowered, Youth (annual) 
A lovely warm shade of soft rose. Unusually fine form with broad, 
loosely arranged petals and double to the very center. Pkt. 35 cts., 
3 pkts. $1. 
Verbena venosa lilacina 
A new variety with delicate 
lavender-blue flowers produced in 
such masses as to completely hide 
all the foliage. In contrast with 
the deep heliotrope-blue of 
the original variety, it offers 
a valuable and dependable 
material for color schemes in 
beds. It is also most useful 
for cutting. Grows 1 foot 
high. Pkt. 50 cts., 5 pkts. $2. 
Five Lovely New Violas 
ARKWRIGHT RUBY. A beautiful ruby-crimson Viola with 
lovely terra-cotta shadings and outstanding central markings, 
fragrant, as large as a good-sized pansy. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
CORNUTA, LAVENDER GEM. Soft, deep shade of lavender. 
Blooms profusely all through the season. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
CORNUTA, LITTLE GEM. Miniature Jersey Gem, having 
somewhat smaller flowers on a much more compact plant. The 
color of the blooms is a shade deeper than Jersey Gem. Pkt. 75 cts., 
3 pkts. $2. 
PRIMROSE PERFECTION. As large as pansies, freely pro¬ 
duced throughout the season. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Deep golden yellow. Outstanding in size— 
almost as large as a giant pansy but still a true Viola—it blooms 
all season. Pkt. 75 cts., 5 pkts. $3. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION: 1 pkt. each of the above 5 New Violas, $3.50 
Verbena grandiflora. 
Lavender Glory 
ANNUAL 
A true lavender with a 
medium-sized white eye 
which accentuates the lovely 
lavender tone. The individual 
. . florets are extraordinarily 
Ursinia large and sweetly fragrant, 
pulchra Pkt. 25 cts., 5 pkts. $1. 
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