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Hallawell’s 
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Verbena, Apple Blossom 
VERBENA 
One of the most popular half-hardy perennial plants for 
summer bedding. Sown early in a hotbed, they commence to 
bloom in June and continue until frost. 
GIANT FLOWERING 
APPLE BLOSSOM — Immense heads of large, nearly white 
florets shading to cameo pink at the edges. Fkt., 20c. 
LAVENDER GLORY—Immense lavender colored flower with 
a creamy white eye. Varies somewhat, a small percentage be¬ 
ing pure white. Fkt., 20c. 
LUCIFER—An intense deep cardinal-scarlet throughout. Fkt., 
15c. 
LUMINOSA—Luminous flame pink shading to salmon. Fkt., 15c. 
ROSEA STELLATA—Rose-pink, white eye; large size. Fkt., 15c. 
ROYALE—Royal blue, creamy yellow eye. Fkt., 15c. 
WHITE—Fkt., 15c. 
HALLAWELL’S GIANT MIXED—A wonderful mixture of ex¬ 
tra large flowering varieties with conspicuous white eyes. 
Fkt., 15c; Yu oz., 75c. 
MAMMOTH MIXED—Fkt., 10c; Ya, oz., 50c. 
ERINOIDES (Moss Verbena)—This lovely variety produces a 
mass of moss-like foliage, spreading over the ground like a 
carpet, above which are borne heads of purplish blue flowers 
in great profusion from June until frost. A very desirable 
rock plant. Fkt., 10c; Y& oz., 30c; Yu oz., 50c. 
VENOSA (Hardy Garden Verbena)—This variety is largely used 
for bedding purposes. It is a strong, thrifty grower, about 1 
foot high and covered from early summer until late fall with 
its bright purplish Heliotrope-colored flowers. Fkt., 10c; Yt oz., 
35c; l A oz., 60c. 
THALICTRUM 
(Meadow Rue) 
DIPTEROCARPUM — A hardy perennial of vigorous 
growth, 4 to 5 feet high. The dainty rosy purple flowers are 
brightened by a bunch of conspicuous yellow stamens and 
are produced in graceful sprays from July until September. 
Pkt., 25c; ]/% oz -> 45c. 
THUNBERGIA 
(Black-Eyed Susan) 
A tender annual trailing plant, growing about 4 feet long 
and valuable for low fences or hanging baskets. Prefers a 
sunny situation. Blossoms are buff, orange or white, with 
dark centers. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y A oz., 30c. 
TITHONIA 
(Mexican Sunflower) 
SPECIOSA—This native annual of Mexico is one of the 
most useful late fall flowers we have, growing to a height of 
8 to 10 feet, of free branching habit and is covered with 
orange-scarlet flowers until cut down by extreme frost. As a 
cut flower this will be highly prized for decorative purposes. 
Seed should be sown in April or May and planted out when 
8 inches high. Pkt., 15c; y A oz., 60c. 
TORENIA 
A half hardy annual, with trumpet-shaped flowers and 
growing 4 to 6 inches high; in bloom all summer. Good for 
hanging baskets or borders, or for bedding. Sow in boxes 
from February to May. 
FOURNIERI—Velvety blue, with three dark spots of indigo and 
a bright yellow throat. Fkt., 15c. 
WHITE WINGS—White, tinted with rose at throat. Pkt., 15c. 
BAILLONII—Yellow with brown markings. Fkt., 25c. 
TRACHELIUM 
COERULEUM—A free flowering perennial producing large 
cloud-like heads of tiny pale mauve flowers; 1 y 2 feet. Pkt.,25c. 
URSINIA 
(Jewels of the Veldt) 
ANETHOIDES NEW HYBRIDS—A brilliant colored Daisy-like 
half hardy annual from South Africa; the flowers remaining 
open until dark. The dwarf plants form large tufts of finely 
cut foliage from which spring up long wiry stems carrying 
flowers in yellow, flesh and orange shades over 2 inches in 
diameter, each with a purple zone around the center. Height, 
1 foot. Sow the seed in boxes in early spring and transplant to 
a sunny position after danger from severe frost. Fkt., 20c; 
Y& oz., 75c. 
VALERIAN 
Showy plants for mixed borders or shrubberies, bearing 
large corymbs of bright flowers; bears shade and moisture 
well. Hardy perennial 2 y 2 feet. Crimson, White, Rose or 
Mixed. Per pkt., 10c; y A oz., 25c. 
VENIDIUM 
FASTUOSUM—A half hardy South African annual about 
2 to 3 feet high, with long serrated grayish hairy foliage and 
flowers 3 inches across of a most brilliant orange with dark 
center and maroon zone. Sow the seed in boxes in March or 
April and transplant to a sunny position. Pkt., 25c. 
VERONICA 
(Speedwell) 
LONGIFOLIA—A hardy perennial producing long spikes of 
brilliant blue flowers; 2 feet high. Excellent for growing in 
shady places and requiring plenty of moisture. Fkt., 15o. 
