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and Specialties for 1942 
1542 New Scabiosa, Midnight 
This is a new color, extra dark maroon, almost black; new semi-tall type, a com- 
panion to Heavenly Blue and Peace, described below. Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c, 
1543, Scabiosa, Peace 
A companion to Heavenly Blue Scabiosa introduced last year which won the Bronze 
Medal in the All-America Trials. The flowers are 1% to 2 inches across, of perfect , 
form, with high-crowned, double flowers. Pure white without any tinge of pink oré 
mauve, The sturdy, vigorous plants grow 2 feet tall. Awarded Honorable Mention, All- 
America Trials, 1940. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
1544 Scabiosa, “Heavenly Blue” 
A distinct and lovely azure-blue variety, very early and exceptionally free flowering. 
Plants 18 inches high, bushy and loaded with rather short but wiry stemmed high 
crowned flowers. Awarded Bronze Medal, 1939 All-America Trials. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
1545 Verbena, Rose Glow 
A very unusual color producing a glowing effect of deep rose shading to orange- 
scarlet in the individual floret without an eye. The color is so luminous that each 
plant has the appearance of small flat fountain of fire. This new Verbena is decidedly 
free flowering. When in full bloom each plant will average 40 flowering clusters. 
Pkt., 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1546 Verbena, Spitfire 
_ This new Verbena is the personification of a Spitffire aeroplane in action; radiating 
its defiance in deep scarlet-rose color, that is carried on mammoth 314-inch flowers. 
The plants have a vigorous habit of growth, measuring 25 inches in diameter, with 
each stem of florets standing semi-erect. The plants will bear from 10 to 12 stems 
each that are 15 inches long and can be used for bedding or cutting. Pkt., 25c. 
1547 Verbena, Annapolis Blue 
_ The mid-blue colorings of this Novelty Verbena “Annapolis Blue’ are several tones 
lighter than a navy or dark blue. It is the first true mid-blue in Verbenas, without 
any tendency to have a purple cast to the florets. ‘“‘Annapolis Blue” is a husky grow- 
ing Verbena with large trusses of 8-inch flowers. Its habit is spreading and the large 
groups of florets stand semi-erect on 15-inch stems. Shades from light to dark mid- 
blue are found on a single flower, which blend beautifully to make a deep belladonna- 
blue. Being such a strong grower, “Annapolis Blue” is outstanding for the home 
gardener; however, we believe it will be most appreciated by florists, who have long 
hoped for a true mid-blue color in a forcing Verbena. Pkt., 25c. 
1 548 Verbena, Red Sentinel Liliput ray Black Ruby 

A compact type with the color of the popular Spectrum Red in the Hy- : : : : 
brida Grandiflora class. An intense bright red, with no eye. This is a true See eee Aus ee eee er er 
dwarf compact variety. The plants will retain their upright and compact to 20 florets. Your selection of the dwarf compact type of Verbena 
habit throughout the entire blooming season. When the plants have reached will not be complete without Red Sentinel. PKt., 20c; 3 for 50c 
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1549 Zinnia, Dahlia Flowered, 
Royal Purple 
The deep rich reddish purple tones of our Royal Purple Zinnia 
are a charming reminder of the soft velvet of regal robes. This brand 
new shade in the Dahlia flowered class is well named. It is even 
deeper and richer in hue than Purple Prince. The plants of Royal 
Purple grow on the average 214 to 3 feet tall and are very uniform 
in habit, The extra large double blossoms are about four inches in 
diameter and of excellent form. Honorable Mention, All-American 
Winners for 1942. Pkt., 25c. 
1550 New Giant Crested Howard Zinnia 
The illustration on this page tells the tale of this marvelous new 
strain of Zinnia. They are the result of a direct cross between the 
smaller flowered Scabious-Flowered class and those of the Giant 
Dahlia-Flowered Section. The blooms average from 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter with a full rounded cushicny center surrounded by broad 
guard petals after the style of the Pyrethrum or Painted Daisy. The 
colors included in this strain are bright and fresh, and contain 
almost-all known colors and shades found in this most popular of 
annual plants, beautiful shades of orange, orange-scarlet, yellow, 
rose, maize and crimson predominating. As a cut flower or as an 
annual for garden borders they are without peer. They will un- 
doubtedly become an important cut flower for home and florist use. 
It has taken over 10 years of work since the original crosses were 
made, to perfect the type, and at the present time the flowers will 
produce 75 per cent true to type. Pkt., 25c. 
1551 Black Ruby Lilliput Zinnia 
A new color in Lilliput Zinnias, a rich blackish maroon. While the 
color is extremely deep it is by no means dull, for the velvety texture 
of the petals gives it a very rich appearance. Flowers are double, 1 to 
11%4 inches in diameter and the same in depth. They are borne on 
very long, straight and wiry stems so highly prized for cutting. 
Plants form erect bushes 2 feet tall with a spread of about 11%4 
feet. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c. 
1552 New Cupid Zinnia, Goblin 
Goblin presents a new color in the dwarf Cupid Zinnias, golden 
i orange. It is not as strong growing as some of the other Cupid 
- Zinnias but the color is very distinct and pleasing. Pkt., 20c; 
Zinnia, New Howard Crested 3 for 50c. 

