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Tithonia Speciosa Grandiflora, Fireball 
Thalictrum . Meadow Rue (p) 
DIPTEROCARPUM—A hardy perennial of 
vigorous growth, 4 to 5 feet high. Dainty 
graceful sprays of flowers, elegantly ar- 
ranged on stems 4 feet high; invaluable 
for cutting; the flowers are a charming 
shade of violet-mauve, which is bright- 
ened by a bunch of lemon-yellow stamens 
and anthers. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 50c. 
Tagetes . See Marigold 
Tithonia . Golden Flowers of the 
Incas or Mexican Sunflower (a) 
5-7 ft. Since its introduction from Mexico, 
this flower has captivated California gar- 
deners. The extreme vigorous growth and 
prolific blossom habit make it a “‘real find” 
for the fall garden when floral material is 
becoming scarce. Location: full sun. Cul- 
ture: grows on the poorest soil. Stake 
plants to prevent blowing over. Sow seed 
direct; does not transplant well. Use: tall 
growing and branching, therefore useful 
for screening, against fences and build- 
ings, and background of borders. Blooms 
lavishly in fall and, hence, invaluable for 
this sparse garden season. 
FIREBALL (New)—Dazzling scarlet. ~Pkt. 
15c, Ye oz. 50c. 
SPECIOSA — Dazzling orange-vermilion. 
Pkt. 15c, % oz. 35c, Y% oz. 60c. 
Thunbergia (a) 
Excellent for an outdoor climber or for 
hanging baskets. 
* ALATA OR BLACK-EYED SUSAN — A 
fine annual climber, making a dense 
growth and producing an abundance of 
flowers in shades of yellow, buff, and 
orange—all with black centers. Pkt. 15c, 
V4 oz. 30c, 2 oz. 50c. 
GIBSONI—More restricted growth than the 
above variety, Alata. Extra large flow- 
ered rich deep orange. Pkt. 35c. 
Torenia . Wishbone Flower (a) 
FOURNIERI—A splendid plant for vases, 
hanging baskets, borders, etc., covered 
the entire season with a mass of bloom. 
Sky-blue, with three spots of dark blue, 
bright yellow center. 4 to 6 inches. Pkt. 
15c, 1/16 oz. 35c, Ye oz. 60c. 
Tritoma . Red-Hot Poker, 
Torch Lily (p) 
Very handsome and showy border plants. 
Flowers borne in compact form on stout 3 
and 4 foot stems, having the appearance 
at a distance of orange and red colored 
spear heads. Hardy perennials. 
MIRABILIS HYBRIDS—Yellow and orange 
shades. Pkt. 15c, ¥ 0. 35c, % oz. 60c. 
Ursinia (a) 
ANETHOIDES — 10 in. Brilliant single 
orange flowers with purple center. Early 
flowering, used either for spring bedding 
or pot use. Pkt. 15c, 1/16 oz. 35c, VY oz. 
60c. 
Valeriana . Centranthus (p) 
Showy, hardy border plants; producing 
large corymbs of red or white flowers; fine 
for bouquets; mixed; 2 feet. Pkt. 10c, %4 
oz. 30c, Y2 oz. 50c. 
Veronica . Speedwell (p) 
Long spikes of brilliant blue flowers, excel- 
lent for growing in shady places requiring 
plenty of moisture. 
LONGIFOLIA — Handsome heads of rich 
violet-blue. 2 ft. Pkt. 15c, Ya oz. 50c, %4 oz. 
85c. 
Viola Cornuta . Miniature 
Pansies (a) 
6 inches. As easily grown as pansies, 
early, and very free flowering. Location: 
sun and half shade. Culture: any type soil, 
well enriched with humus (NUTRIO) and 
plants fertilized at least once during grow- 
ing season. Use: lovely spring material for 
edging, bedding, and in association with 
all spring blooms, particularly bulbs. Fine 
for rock gardens, and near pools. 
* ARKWRIGHT RUBY — Maroon-scarlet 
with dark center. A highly attractive bright 
color. 
BLUE PERFECTION—Fine light blue, 
* CHANTREYLAND—One of the best vari- 
eties. Extra large flowered true apricot. 
Improves the old well-known variety Apri- 
cot. 
* JERSEY GEM—The best deep violet-blue. 
*LUTEA SPLENDENS—Clear golden yel- 
low. 
LARGE FLOWERED MIXTURE—Complete 
mixture of only the leading varieties. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 25c, 1/32 oz. $1.00. 
Vinca rosea . Periwinkle (a) 
One ft. There are few plants which we 
have recently tried which will give as 
much show in color and fresh green foli- 
age, with as little care, and under adverse 
conditions, as the ‘‘new streamlined” vari- 
eties of this old periwinkle. Location: Full 
sun. Culture: Any type soil; prospers un- 
der adverse conditions. Use: Flowers all 
summer and fall. One of the most gener- 
ally satisfactory outdoor bedding plants to 
be had. 
*CRIMSON (Kermesina) — Bright red, 
dark green leaves with red stems. 
* PINK (Rosea)—The standard medium 
pink. 
ALBA PURA—Pure white. 
MIXED—All colors. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 10c, % oz. 25c, 
V4 oz. 45c. 

Viola Odorata . Violet (p) 
SEMPERFLORENS BLUE—Rich violet blue; 
extremely sweet fragrance. Very fine for 
shady spots in the garden, and ‘highly 
prized as cut flowers. Pkt. 15c¢, 1/16 oz. 
45c. 
Verbenas (a) 
Any garden may have a lavish ground 
cover or brilliant carpet of color through 
the use of Verbenas. Location: Full sun. 
Culture: Grow in any soil, but added fer- 
tility and copious water make them unex- 
celled. Use: grow them along the front of 
a flower bed, along a walk or driveway, 
in beds alone, as ground covers around 
perennials, or in porch boxes and baskets. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA—8 inches. The 
most perfected class of varieties with very 
large flowers and dwarf spreading growth. 
* Crimson Glow—Extra deep rich crimson. 
*Dannebrog — Bright scarlet with large 
white eye. Most attractive combination. 
*Ellen Willmott — Very large flowered 
salmon pink with white eye. 
*Floradale Beauty—Extra large flowered 
in shades of salmon pink. 
*Lavender Glory—Very good large flow- 
ered fairly deep lavender. 

*Roseglow (New)—Deep rose, shad- 
ing to orange scarlet without an eye. 
Like a small foundation of fire. Pkt. 
25c. 
*Rosaea Stellata—Clear deep pink with 
white eye. Very vigorous grower, and 
free flowering. 
*Royale—Large flowered rich deep blue 
with contrasting white eye. 
*Spectrum Red—vVery bright rich scarlet 
with no contrasting eye. Lighter and 
brighter color than Crimson Glow listed 
above. 
Pure White — Very even growing strain. 
Any of the above, with the exception .of 
the variety Roseglow, Pkt. 15c, ¥% oz. 50c, 
Y% oz. 85c. 
Superb Mixed — A ‘Lago formula mixture 
designed to give a brilliant mixed color 
array. Pkt. 15c, Ye oz. 40c, Y% oz. 70c, ¥2 oz. 
$1.25. 
COMPACTA—Varieties in this class have 
been developed as compact erect growers 
for border and pot use. 
*Dark Blue—6 in. Marine blue. Pkt. 15¢, 
Ye oz. 60c. 
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