Venidium Fastuosum a novelty from South Africa 
VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM 
Monarch of the Veldt 
TITHONIA 
SPECIOSA (Golden Flower of the Incas). A lovely native of Mexico which 
has proven very popular and satisfactory in the north. Tall, five foot 
spikes bear brilliant orange scarlet flowers. The foliage is much like the 
Dahlia. Highly recommended for a vivid spot in the tall border. Pkt. 
15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
*TORENIA 
FOURNIERI CRANDIFLORA. Bushy, compact plants, 10 inches high, covered 
with pretty sky-blue flowers with violet centers edged with gold. A 
pretty gem for the rockery, pots, or for baskets. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
URSINIA 
ANETHOIDES. Pretty flowers of bright orange, with a beautiful ring of royal 
purple running through the petals, are held on wiry stems above tne 
tufts of leaves. Recommended for a sunny position in the border. 
VENIDIUM 
FASTUOSUM (Monarch of the Veldt). A magnificent variety from South 
Africa with extra large flowers of brilliant orange with a center zone 
of deep purple. Long, woolly, gray, serrated leaves. The numerous 
daisy-like flowers are held on stout 30 inch stems. A grand cut flower. 
Recommended. Start seeds in March or early April. 
FASTUOSUM HYBRIDS. Considered by many to be more attractive than the 
original Monarch of the Veldt. Varied and interesting shades of apricot, 
cream, pure white, salmon, gold and canary yellow. Will stand more 
heat and hence are recommended for cutting. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
VINCA 
ROSEA (Periwinkle). Free-flowering plants with laurel-like foliage and 
bright pink and white flowers. Very pretty for bedding purposes. The 
plants can be lifted in the Fall, potted, and they will bloom in the 
house. Start seeds in April. Pure White, Delicata Rose, White with 
Crimson Eye, and Mixed. 
VIRGINIA STOCK 
FRENCH FORCET-ME-NOT. These dwarf compact little plants are covered 
with gay colored flowers of red, rose, pink, and white. If sown early 
they make a bright display between the Spring and Summer flowers. 
They are charming for beds or edging. 1 foot. 
CRIMSON CEM. A selected deep crimson beauty ideal for the rockery or for 
edging. It is erect and compact in habit being nine inches high. 
VISCARIA 
OCULATA. A showy garden annual, free-flowering, with a profusion of 
large single flowers in shades of blue, white and red. The 12 inch plants 
are effective in beds and useful for cutting. A gay mixture. 
WALLFLOWER 
“EARLY WONDER.” A real acquisition for the summer border as it blooms 
extra early from seed coming into bloom within ninety days from sow¬ 
ing. Various shades of blood red, cream, golden yellow, rust, and terra¬ 
cotta in a blended mixture. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
EARLY SINCLE MIXED. A fine forcing variety with a wide range of wall¬ 
flower shades. 
VERBENA 
This family is one of the most useful in adding rich color to the garden. 
For low borders and beds Verbenas are ideal. The close growing, dark green 
foliage is covered with brilliantly tinted immense trusses. 
HYRBIDA CRANDIFLORA—CICANTEA. 
Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. One of the finer introductions of recent sea¬ 
sons. This is a lovely bright deep pink. The individual florets measure 
an inch across. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Cerise Queen. A new variety in a beautiful shade of soft salmon-cerise. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Etna. Extra large flowers of garnet red with a deep cream eye. 
Lavender Clory. Extra large florets of a delicate shade of true lavender 
with a medium sized eye of creamy white. Sweetly fragrant and highly 
prized. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Lucifer. This pure brilliant scarlet gives a mass of rich color. 
Luminosa. A free blooming variety of a magnificent shade of flame pink. 
A clear and striking color. 
Royale. A brilliant royal blue with a creamy yellow eye. A delightful 
addition to this group. 
Salmon Pink. A fine self color of rich salmon pink. The large trusses are 
perfectly formed. 
Spectrum Red. An intense bright red, recommended as the most brilliant 
Verbena in existence. A new introduction in a clear, solid sheet of 
glowing red. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
White Beauty. An improved white of giant size. Glistening pearly white 
flowers that are fine for cutting. 
Hybrida Crandiflora Mixed. A well balanced mixture of all of the above 
and many other beautiful shades. 
NANA ERECTA COMPACTA. A dwarf, erect growing type that is par¬ 
ticularly effective for low beds, and formal borders. Can be used very 
nicely in,the rockery for color during the summer. The six inch plants 
are smothered with blossoms. 
FIREBALL. Bright vermillion touched with deep scarlet. A bed of this 
variety is an arresting picture. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
VIOLET BOUQUET (Special Mention 1935 All-American Selections). This 
charming new Verbena is very symmetrical in appearance and has from 
20 to 30 trusses of deep violet tinged with garnet. The eye is deep 
cream making a rich color combination. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NANA ERECTA MIXED. A bright mixture of the following shades scarlet, 
violet, deep rose, pink, and many others. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
CITRIODORA (Lemon Scented Verbena). An old garden favorite of compact 
habit that makes a nice display in the summer. It can be grown insjde 
in a pot. The leaves have a pleasing lemon fragrance. 
VERBENA NANA “VIOLET BOUQUET” 
A 1935 Novelty of Merit 
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