Venidium Fastuosum a novelty from South Africa 
SUNFLOWER 
MAROON PRINCE. A fine semi-dwarf variety which is stately and decorative 
in the tall border or among shrubs. A profusion of clear maroon flowers. 
Excellent for bedding and for cutting. 
DOUBLE CHRYSANTHEMUM FLOWERED. About six feet high and bears a 
profusion of perfectly formed double flowers of rich bright yellow. 
They resemble large Chrysanthemums. 4 to 6 inches across. 
STELLA. Large three inch flowers of pure golden yellow with a black disc 
on stately stalks 5 feet high. An improved strain ideal for cutting. 
MINIATURE MIXED. A grand collection of the curiously twisted petal types 
in shades of orange, yellow, cream, and saffron. Among the best for 
cutting purposes, and in the tall border they make a bright display. 4 
feet. 
RUSSIAN GIANT. Giant singles for a conspicuous display in the back corner 
of the garden. They will attract the birds when the seed pods are ripe. 
1 oz. 5c. 
SWEET PEAS 
Early Flowering Spencers 
A new race of Sweet Peas with large frilled and waved petals that flower 
earlier and for a longer duration. They are recommended for greenhouse 
culture or for outside sowing where the Spring is late for they will bloom 
before the summer heat. 
EARLY SPENCER MIXED. A balanced mixture. Pkt. 10c, i/ 2 oz. 25c, 1 oz. 
40c. 
Late Flowering Spencers 
These fine Sweet Peas are identical in form to the early flowering type 
but they are later to bloom. The recommended variety to sow out-of-doors 
on St. Patrick’s Day. They are excellent for cutting and give a profusion of 
bloom starting in early June. 
LATE SPENCER MIXED. A balanced mixture. Pkt. 10c, 1 oz. 20c, % lb. 60c. 
TACETES 
SIGNATA PUMILA “LITTLE CIANT.” A new and excellent development in 
this miniature Marigold. Slender, fern-like foliage and an abundance 
of dainty, single golden orange flowers on neat, compact tufts only 
four to six inches high with a spread of eight inches. An improved 
“Border of Gold.” 
THUNBERCIA 
ALATA. A rapid growing climber for trailing over fences or low walls. Pretty 
Black-Eyed Susan type of flowers in shades of buff, orange, cream, and 
white. 4 feet. 
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 the 
tufts of leaves. Recommended for a sunny position in the border. 
PULCHRA. Forms compact little bushes about six inches high that are a 
carpet of rich orange. Splendid for formal beds, edging, or as a group 
in the low border. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
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. 
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. 
ALL ANNUAL SEEDS ARE 10c A PACKET, 20c A TRADE PACKET, 
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED 
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. 
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—CIGANTEA. 
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. 
Crimson Clow. New. Large flower heads of glowing crimson in a solid 
mass of color. 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. j 
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. 
White Beauty. An improved white of giant size. Glistening pearly white 
flowers that are fine for cutting. 
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixed. A well balanced mixture of all of the above 
and many other beautiful shades. 
NANA ERECTA MIXED. A bright mixture of the following shades scarlet, 
violet, deep rose, pink, and many others. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
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. 
VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM 
Monarch of the Veldt 
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