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VERONICA (Speedwell) 
‘Maritima (Longifolia). Long spikes of blue flowers 
from July to September. Tr. Pkt... .30c Oz... .$1.50 
‘Repens. A useful rock or carpeting plant with light 
blue flowers, May-June. 
Tr. Pkt.50c Oz.$2.50 
‘Spicata. An elegant hardy border plant growing 
about 1 Vz feet high. Has long spikes of bright 
blue flowers in June and July. 
Tr. Pkt.30c Oz.$1.50 
VINCA (Periwinkle) 
Vinca Rosea. Periwinkle. Requires a warm house 
and an early start. 12 inch. 
Pink Alba Oculata, white with rose eye. Delicata, 
soft pink. Alba Pura, pure white. 
Mixture. Each: Tr. Pkt.. .20c V 4 oz. ,.30c Oz. ..75c 
VIOLAS (Miniature Pansies) 
As easily grown as Pansies, and they call for the 
same treatment. Particularly adapted to bedding 
because of their dwarf, free flowering habit. Vari¬ 
eties ( * ) are especially recommended. 
Tr. Pkt. Vi oz. Oz. 
* Apricot. Extra choice, early, fairly 
deep apricot... .(Vs oz., 65c) $0.35 $1.25 $4.25 
‘Arkwright Ruby. Deep crimson- 
scarlet. Long-stemmed. 
.35 
... 
. . . 
(Vs oz., $1.25) 
Black Prince. Deep violet-blue; 
not dwarf. 
.25 
.50 
1.75 
G. Wermig. Violet-blue; some¬ 
what late flowering (Vs oz., 85c) 
.50 
1.60 
6.00 
‘Jersey Gem. Rich dark blue.90-95 
per cent true to color. Some¬ 
what late flowering. 
.50 
3.25 
(1/16 oz., 90c; Vs oz., $1.75) 
Lutea Splendens. Choice golden 
yellow . 
.25 
.50 
1.50 
Mauve Queen. Light blue; very 
true to color. 
.25 
.50 
1.75 
‘Papilio. Light blue with white; 
extra early and free flower¬ 
ing. Extra effective and true 
to color. 
.25 
.50 
1.60 
‘Puck. Upper petals violet, lower 
yellow. An effective contrast. 
.25 
.60 
2.25 
‘Violet Gem. Clear deep violet. 
Though larger than violets, 
this variety is largely grown 
in Europe for violets, the flow¬ 
ers being artificially per¬ 
fumed. Late flowering. 
.50 
White Perfection. Clear paper- 
white, 5% yellowish rogues. 
.25 
.50 
1.75 
*W. H. Woodgate. Bright violet; 
large and long-stemed. 
.50 
(1/16 oz.. $1.25; Vs oz., $2.00) 
Large-Flowered Mixture. 
.25 
.40 
1.50 
VIRGINIA STOCK 
Mixed. An easy growing border 
annual . 
.15 
.25 
WALLFLOWER 
Annual. An attractive crop of flowers may be had 
in early spring from an October sowing. Grow 
in shallow raised beds or flats. Very fragrant but 
fragile. Tr. Pkt. Vi oz. Oz. 
Gold Standard. Deep golden yel¬ 
low. Best commercial variety .$0.25 $0.75 $2.75 
Golden Yellow Flaked Brown... .25 .75 2.75 
Tr. Pkt. Oz. 
Early Flowering Double Mixed.$0.30 $1.50 
Paris Extra-early Single Mixed.15 .25 
WILD CUCUMBER (Vine) 
Tr. Pkt....^..10c Oz.20c 
XERANTHEMUM (Everlasting) 
Tr. Pkt.15c Oz.50c 
YUCCA (Adam's Needle) 
Filamentosa. Broad, sword-like foliage and tall, 
branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, 
creamy white flowers during June and July. 
Tr. Pkt.10c Oz.40c Vi lb.$1.25 
Comparative Zinnia Flower Types 
BODGER'S FAMOUS "GOLD MEDAL" ZINNIAS 
FOR CUT FLOWERS AND GARDEN SHOW 
Few flowers have exhibited greater improvement at the hands of hybridizers than the 
Zinnias, and their improvement has been matched with a corresponding increase in public 
favor. For those getting started with Zinnias, it should be emphasized that the nature of the 
plants demands plenty of warmth. This is explained by the fact they are native to Mexico. 
This temperature requirement also, of course, applies to their seed germination, which will 
be a certain failure in a cold, wet soil. The warm end of a Carnation house or, say, a 
temperature of around 55 to 60 degrees nights will germinate it. In warm climates Zinnias 
have high florist value. By sowing around March 1st, Zinnias can be flowered to perfection 
during May in a Carnation house temperature. By sowing outdoors as late as August 1st, 
in well-enriched soil and protected with water, they can be had in fine shape right up to 
frost. To bring out their wonderful colors calls for long sunny days. For this reason they 
are not profitable as a mid-winter greenhouse crop. 
Don't overlook the margin in growing Zinnia seedlings for home gardeners. They are liable 
to become drawn and hardened in pots—better and more easily grown by broadcasting 
in an open bed. 
Dahlia-Flowered Class. Generally accepted as the largest and finest of the Giants. 
They improve the Giant Mammoth in being more incurved and rounded, though not 
entirely true to this type. 
Canary Bird. A rich primrose-yellow. 
Crimson Monarch. Large crimson-red. 
Dream. A fine deep lavender. 
Eldorado. Salmon-apricot. 
‘Exquisite. Fairly deep rose. Valuable for cutting. 
Giant Attraction. Brick red. 
‘Golden Dawn. Golden yellow, dark center. 
Golden State. Rich orange-yellow. 
Illumination. Deep rose-pink. 
Lemon Beauty. Light lemon yellow, turning russet as it ages. 
Luminosa. Bright deep pink with a suffusion of salmon. 
Meteor. Clear deep rose. 
Old Gold. Deep and lighter shades of old gold. 
Old Rose. Real old rose color. 
‘Oriole. Orange and gold, excellent. 
Polar Bear. Large white. 
Purple Prince. Large deep purple. 
Scarlet Flame. Well named, glowing color. 
Youth. A beautiful soft rose self. 
Prices, Separate Colors: Liberal Tr. Pkt.25c Vi oz.35c 
V 2 oz.60c Oz.$1.00 Lb.$12.00 
SPECAL OFFER: One trade packet each of above varieties, $2.75. One trade packet 
each of any ten above varieties, $2.00. 
‘GOLD MEDAL MIXED. Best Giant Dahlia-flowered Mixture available. 
Tr.Pkt.25c 1/4 oz.35c Oz.$1.00 Lb.. 
"LILIPUT" ZINNIAS PROVIDE DAINTY CUT FLOWERS 
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