Burpee’s Verbenas 
Colorful, dwarf plants, ideal for edgings, ground cover, rock 
gardens, porch boxes and cutting. The flowers are borne in 
large trusses from midsummer until late fall. Thrive.in poor 
soil, and withstand drought remarkably well. We offer several 
types and give distinguishing characteristics with each group. 
All are lovely and fill certain needs. 
GIANT FLOWERED 
Of robust, spreading growth, 8 to 12 in. high, 2! ft. and more 
across. Large trusses, the individual blooms of which measure 
over 1in. across. Quick to come into flower. Highly desirable. 
7820 COLLECTION 
Five Giant Flowered Verbenas 
Blue with White Eye, Etna (Geranium-red), 
Luminosa (flame-pink), Royale (royal blue), 
and White. 
50¢ 
5 Pkts.—one each of these 5 separate varieties 
for a gay bed or border (value 75¢) for only 

2965 Apple Blossom Almost white shading to delicate 
cameo-pink toward the edges of the petals, which are de- 
cidedly pink. Pretty and harmonious blending of colors. 
2790 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids Color varies from 
clear rose-pink to deep rose-red, the rose-pink predominating. 
2777 Blue with White Eye Very beautiful and artistic. 
2757 Carmine King Attractive shades of rich carmine. 
2789 Cerise Queen Scintillating soft salmon-cerise shade. 
2747 Crimson Glow A rather showy, brilliant color. 
2792 Etna Intense Geranium-red with creamy yellow eye. 
2793 Floradale Beauty Award of Merit Winner, All- 
America Selections. Individual florets average 1% in. 
across, and make up into heads measuring 4 to 5 in. across. 
Plants are very free flowering, grow 2% ft. in diameter, and 
are a mass of flowers varying from bright rose-pink to deep 
rose-red of exceptional brightness. Outstanding. 
2751 Lavender Glory Pure lavender, creamy white eye. 
2783 Luminosa Rich flame-pink shading to deep salmon. 
2781 Rose Cardinal Deep rose with large white eye. 
2773 Rose Shades Charming variations of rose and pink. 
2794 Royale Deep royal blue with creamy yellow eye. 
2750 Salmon-Pink True salmon-pink with white eye. 
2779 Scarlet (Lucifer) A most brilliant bright scarlet. 
2788 Spectrum Red Dazzling red; bright and showy. 
2782 White Combines well with other colors. Free bloomer. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 15¢; Y% oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 
2802 All-Color Giants A carefully composed blend of 
extremely large flowered verbenas in lavender, white, violet, 
and various shades of pink and red from bright rose-pink to 
deep rose-red. Individual florets measure 1 in. across and are 
borne in very large rounded trusses. Plants are of the spread- 
ing type and particularly fine for edgings, ground cover, rock 
gardens and porch boxes. Pkt. 25¢; 44 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2780 Giant Flowered, Finest Mixed Contains all 
colors carefully prepared and blended for proper color values. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 40¢; 14 oz. 70¢; 14 oz. $1.25. 
LARGE FLOWERED 
2753 Sutton’s Blue Flower trusses are large, 214 to 3 in. 
across; and as deep as they are wide—a most unusual and 
desirable formation. Color is distinct; deep royal blue carried 
evenly over entire flower. Plants are large; spread 2% ft. or 
more across, and bloom profusely from early summer until 
frost. Great favorite. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2778 Burbank’s Mayflower Well-rounded trusses of 
varying shades of pink, from light to deep. Not so large 
as our Giant Flowered, but they do have a decided arbutus- 
like fragrance. Pkt. 25¢; 2 pkts. 45¢; 5 pkts. $1.00. 
2776 Fordhook Bedding, Mixed A wide variety of 
colors. Florets and flower heads are not so large as the Giants. 
Very showy. Pkt. 10¢; 4 oz. 30¢; 14 oz. 50¢; 14 oz. 85¢. 

Giant Flowered Verbenas, Finest Mixed Pkt. 15¢. 
TALL ERECT VERBENAS 
While the plants are of neat, compact habit, they differ 
from the others in this group by growing much taller, 15 
to 18 in., and are strictly upright and erect. Individual 
florets are large and make up into good-sized heads. 
2769 Violet Bouquet Deep violet tinted garnet, 
changing to clear violet. A contrasting creamy white eye 
lends added charm. ~Pkt. 20¢; “46 oz. 50¢; 4 oz. 85¢. 
2785 Royal Bouquet, Mixed = Flowers are of 
many bright and cheerful colors, with stems long enough 
for cutting. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
DWARF VERBENAS 
A lovely type which lends itself admirably for edging, bed- 
ding and pot culture. Instead of the plants being of creep- 
ing or spreading habit, these are of compact growth and 
covered with fine trusses of blooms throughout the season. 
Dwarf Compact 
Plants grow about 6 in. high and 10 to 12 in. across, form- 
ing neat little mounds covered with flowers. 
2786 Carmine Ball Very showy and attractive 
bright carmine flowers. Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2784 Fireball Bright scarlet, conspicuous and dazzling. 
Striking in masses. Pkt. 15¢; 44 oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
Dwarf Erect 
2761 Blue Sentinel Broad, deep trusses of rich, 
royal violet-blue flowers with white corollas suffused very 
light-blue. 10 in. high. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2771 Venus Most appealing coloring —soft chamois- 
pink, the innermost florets being suffused copper or terra- 
cotta-rose. 10in. high. Pkt. 15¢; 4% oz. 60¢; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2768 Erinoides {R} The lovely Moss Verbena is ideal 
for edgings, ground cover or rock gardens. Attractive 
moss-like foliage and purplish blue flowers from midsum- 
mer until frost. 1 f+, Pkt. 10¢; 4% oz. 30¢; %4 oz. 50¢. 
2766 Lace Verbena Fully described on page 62. 
Pkt. 25¢; 142 oz. 60¢; %A~6 oz. $1.00. 
For Hardy Garden Verbenas, see page 89, 
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