48 Flower Seeds 
HOSEA WATERER, Philadelphia 
Giant Verbena 
TRITOMA 
Red-Hot Poker; Flame Flower; Torch Lily 
Hybrida. A valuable half-hardy perennial border plant, easily raised 
from seed and flowers the same year. If sown in heat in January 
or February, the plants will commence to throw up their attractive 
scarlet and yellow flower-spikes in July or August. Most useful 
for the herbaceous border and for cutting. 3 feet. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
large pkt. 40 cts. 
VALERIANA 
Garden Heliotrope 
Showy, hardy border plants with large heads of white and red 
flowers on 3-foot stems, emitting a delicate heliotrope odor. Pkt. 
Mixed .Moz. 25cts..$0 10 
VERONICA 
Speedwell 
Splendid, hardy plants which bear unusually long spikes of small, 
showy flowers. Pkt. Large pkt. 
Longifolia. Deep blue. August and September.$0 10 $0 25 
Spicata. Bright blue. July. 15 40 
Repens. Light blue. 6 inches. 25 75 
VERBASCUM 
Phoeniceum. One of the prettiest species for the herbaceous Pkt. 
border. The flowers are carried on slender stems, about 2 feet 
high, and include white, pink, blue, mauve, and purple. This 
variety is excellent for growing in pots in the greenhouse, and 
if sown in June or July will bloom in early spring. A charming 
hardy perennial.Large pkt. 40 cts. . .$0 15 
MAMMOTH VERBENAS 
Our choice strain of Mammoth Verbenas, one of the most effective 
bedding plants, is unsurpassed for its brilliant colors and immense 
flowers. The plants, of spreading growth, are just covered with large 
heads of beautifully colored flowers until late in autumn. Best 
results are obtained by sowing the seed early in the hous'e or hotbed. 
Outdoor sowings may be made in May. Annual. 
Pkt. Large pkt. J4oz. Pkt. Large pkt. }4oz. 
Pink. 
..$0 10 
$0 25 
$0 60 
White. . . 
..$0 10 
$0 25 
SO 60 
Purple . . . 
10 
25 
60 
Yellow. . 
10 
25 
60 
Scarlet. . 
10 
25 
60 
Blue ... 
10 
25 
60 
Striped. . 
10 
25 
60 
Mixed . . 
10 
25 
50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 7 colors, 60 cts. 
Giant-flowered Verbenas 
A magnificent new strain of robust, compact habit and free bloom¬ 
ing. Immense trusses; individual florets measure an inch in diameter. 
Pkt. Large pkt. 
Blue, White Eye.$0 20 $0 50 
Coccinea. Scarlet, small eye. 20 50 
Lucifer. Vivid scarlet self. 20 50 
Luminosa. Luminous flame-pink, shading to salmon . . 20 50 
Pure White . 20 50 
Rosea Stellata. Rose-pink, white eye. 20 50 
Violacea Stellata. Deep violet, white eye. 20 50 
Mixed . 20 50 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 7 colors, $1.20 
New Giant-flowered Varieties. See Novelties and Specialties, 
page 9. 
Dwarf Compact Fireball. Excellent for beds and borders. About 
6 inches high, literally covered with bright scarlet flowers. Pkt. 
20 cts.; large pkt. 50 cts. 
Various Verbenas 
Citriodora (Lemon-scented Verbena). An old favorite with Pkt. 
fragrant evergreen leaves. 3 feet.Large pkt. 40 cts. . .$0 15 
Erinoides (Moss Verbena). Elegant little spreading bushes 
with finely cut foliage and pretty heads of purplish rose bloom, 
changing to Oxford blue.Large pkt. 25 cts. .. 10 
Erinoides alba. White flower-heads.Large pkt. 25 cts. .. 10 
Venosa. Largely used for bedding purposes; strong, thrifty 
growers covered with bright purplish heliotrope flowers. 
1 foot.Large pkt. 25 cts... 10 
VINCA 
Madagascar Periwinkle 
Ornamental free-blooming plants, with dark laurel-like foliage 
and handsome pink and white flowers. Seed should be sown early and 
the plants will bloom the first summer. They can be taken up in the 
fall, potted, and kept in bloom through the winter. Seed germinates 
slowly. 1 V 2 feet. Pkt. ^ oz . 
Rosea. Rose, dark eye.$0 10 $0 50 
Alba. White, crimson eye. . 10 50 
Alba pura. Pure white. 10 50 
Mixed. 10 40 
VIOLAS • Tufted Pansies 
These have smaller flowers than the regular pansies, but bear them 
so profusely that they are preferred for bedding effects where color 
only is wanted. 6 inches. p kt 
Admiration. Rich, dark blue.Large pkt. 40 cts. . .$0 15 
Apricot. Apricot-yellow, tinged orange... . Large pkt. 75 cts. .. 25 
Arkwright Ruby. See Novelties and Specialties, page 9. 
Blue Perfection. Mauve, yellow eye .... Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
Jersey Gem. See Novelties and Specialties, page 9. 
Lutea splendens. Golden yellow.Large pkt. 40 cts. . . 15 
Lavender Gem. See Novelties and Specialties, page 9. 
Mauve Queen. Delicate lavender-blue . . . Large pkt. 40 cts. . . 15 
Purple Queen. Deep purplish blue.Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Scotch Strains. Choicest hybrids, mixed.Large pkt. $1 .. 50 
Tricolor (Johnny-jump-up).Large pkt. 40 cts.. . 15 
White Perfection. Pure white.Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Yellow Queen. See Novelties and Specialties, page 9. 
Choice Mixed.Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
VIOLET 
Odorata. Pretty, free-blooming hardy Violets with large, Pkt. 
fragrant flowers.Large pkt. 25 cts.. .$0 10 
WALLFLOWER 
Well-known, deliciously fragrant, half-hardy perennials, blooming 
early in the spring, with spikes of beautiful flowers. They should be 
protected in a coldframe in the winter and planted out in April. 
Early Paris Market, Mixed. This variety, if sown in March, Pkt. 
will bloom in July. %oz. 25 cts. . .$0 10 
Bronze King. Reddish bronze, very early, suitable only for 
growing indoors for winter blooming.. . .Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Single Mixed. All colors.M oz - 25 cts... 10 
Double Finest Mixed .Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 15 
Early Double Annual. If sown early in spring, will be in full 
bloom by June 1. Yellow and dark brown flowers of great 
beauty and wonderful scent on superb, strong spikes. We 
consider this valuable for pot-culture... .Large pkt. 40 cts.. . 15 
SINGLE IMPORTED COLLECTION. Six colors, 60 cts. 
XERANTHEMUM 
Double Mixed. Beautiful Everlasting Flowers, easy to grow. The 
flowers, of bright rose, purple, or white, are borne on long, slen¬ 
der stems. Pkt. 10 cts.; J4 oz - 20 cts. 
