^^Flower Seeds for Florists^^ 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS-Continued 
STATICE—Continued 
*New Hybrids Mixture. 
A very attractive mixture of all the standard colors as well as 
many new hybrid shades. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 25c; 1 lb., $2.50. 
For Perennial Statice, see page 50. 
For Strawflower, see Acroclinium, page 27 and Helichrysum, 
page 33. 
STREPTOCARPUS 
Giant Flowered Mixture. (Cape Primrose). Our stock of this 
greenhouse winter flowering pot plant is grown by a German 
specialist; we are convinced no better is obtainable. Some similar 
to Gloxinias and with the same general culture necessary. Very 
fine seed that requires care in germinating. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
For Sunflower, see Helianthus, page 33. 
THUNBERGIA 
Excellent for an outdoor climber or for hanging baskets. 
*Alata. (Black-Eyed Susan). 1100 S. Very fine used as an 
annual climber, making a dense growth and producing an abun¬ 
dance of flowers in shades of yellow, buff, and orange—with black 
centers. 
Tr. pkt., 15c; 1 oz., 65c; 4 ozs., $1.75. 
Gibsoni. 500 S. Extra large flowered rich deep orange. More 
restricted growth than Alata and not so free flowering. 
25 seeds, 65c; 50 seeds, $1.20; 100 seeds, $2.25; 1 oz., $10.00. 
TITHONIA 
Speciosa (Golden Flower of the Incas). 3500 S. Winter flower¬ 
ing in a Carnation house with roots confined to a shallow raised 
bed. Attractive single orange-red flowers. Early flowering strain. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; Vi oz., 75c. 
Speciosa, Fireball. Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.50. 
For Tobacco Plant, see Nicotiana, pages 36 and 37. 
TORENIA 
375,000 S. Rich combination of deep blue with ‘deeper blotches 
on lip. Nice spring pot or outdoor bedding plant. 
Foumieri Grandiflora. Standard variety. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
Foumieri Compacta. A distinctly compact form of above. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; ^ oz., 85c. 
TRACHELIUM 
Coemleum. 28,000 S. per %2 oz. Nice deep blue for either cutting 
on a raised bed from a Jan. start, or in pots. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; Vs oz., $1.00. 
For Umbrella Plant, see Cyperus, page 31. 
URSINIA 
Anethoides. 19,000 S. 10 in. Brilliant single orange flowers with 
purple center. Early flowering tender annual for bedding or 
spring pot work. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c. 
VENIDIUM 
65,000 S. At its best indoors in spring from a fall sowing. Grow 
on a raised bed in Carnation house temperature. Seed of 
irregular germination. 
Fastuosum. Brilliant orange with dark center. 
Ball Hybrids. A very interesting and varied array of colors 
ranging from silvery white thru orange and salmon shades. 
Each: Tr. pkt., 25c; oz., 75c; 1 oz., $2.25. 
VERBENA 
Verbena from seed come very true with the few noted exceptions. 
The Compacta varieties and particularly the Bouquet varieties, 
make very excellent spring pot plants. Both types do well out¬ 
doors where summers are not too severe. Seed requires an early 
start with bottom heat. 
VERBENA—Continued 
GRANDIFLORA. 10,000 S. Large flowered and a dwarf spread¬ 
ing growth. 
Apple Blossom. Extra large flowered white turning to light or 
“cameo” pink. Very true to color. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; ^ oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. Shades of extra deep bright pink 
with slight white eye. Very excellent large flowered strain with 
some color variation, 
Tr. pkt., 35c; % oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Blue. Deep marine shade with white eye. Prefer Royale. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
* Crimson Glow. Extra deep rich crimson. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*Dannebrog. Bright scarlet with large white eye. Very attrac¬ 
tive combination. Growth more compact than other Grandifloras. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
* Ellen Willmott. Extra large flowered salmon-pink with white 
eye. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Etna. Scarlet with some white eye. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; 'hi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Floradale Beauty. Extra large flowered in salmon-pink shades. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
*Lavender Glory. Very fine large flowered fairly deep lavender. 
Throws about 25% white rogues. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; hi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Lucifer. Scarlet. Spectrum Red better. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Luminosa. Deep salmon shaded pink with white eye. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Mayflower. Medium light pink. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 40c; 1 oz., $1.50. 
Pure White. Very even strain. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
* Rosea Stellata. Clear deep pink with white eye. Quite free 
flowering and a strong grower. 
Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
Royale. Large flowered rich deep blue with contrasting white eye. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; hi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
Salmon-Pink. Tr. pkt., 25c; hi oz., 50c; 1 oz., $1.75. 
* Spectrum Red. Very bright rich scarlet with no eye. Lighter 
and brighter color than Crimson Glow. Very even true strain. 
Tr. pkt., 35c; hi oz., 60c; 1 oz., $2.00. 
J valuable new cut flower—Verbena Bonariensis. 
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