
52 " ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
Verbenas 
Well known and universally admitted plant unrivaled 
in its splendor of brilliancy and beauty. The Verbena 
is one of our best bedding plants. Start seeds in house 
in shallow boxes in March or April; seeds sprout very 
unevenly, some coming four weeks after the others. 
Transplant to open ground about May 15th. 
: ; A wonderful mixture of large 
Gigantea Mixed flowering varieties. The flow- 
ers are, as the name indicates, gigantic, and with 
white eye, the reds particularly attractive. Pkt. 15c. 

New Mammoth Grandiflora 7's new Ver- 
ena is a far 
superior strain, both in size of flowers and clusters, 
while the clusters of bloom are magnificent. Large 

range of colors. Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 75c, oz. $1.25. Violet Sweet 
Tri : Verbena ; . 
ritoma A very interest- ¥ 3 
ing plant, that ; Violet Sweet (Viola) 
ought to be placed in every- Royal Bouquet Bush Verbena ue Bibs A great favorite, much in demand 
one’s garden. Has magnificent snches in height and not more than 10 inches across, with no lateral on account of its profusion of 
fiery red flower spikes a foot branches being thrown out. It bears in the utmost profusion, very large, bloom and delightful fragrance. 
long. Is often called a Red- brilliantly colored flowers. The blooms are borne on long stems and group Hardy perennials. Pkt. 10c. 
Hot Poker. Makes a beautiful themselves together at the summit of the plant. One great possibility in 
sight. Pkt. 5c. connection with this valuable introduction is its suitability for growing in 
pots, a thing which has hitherto been impracticable with Verbenas. The : - 
color range is from purest white to pink, red, blue and purple, many flow- Viola Cornuta (Tufted 
ers being distinctly auricula-eyed. The seed is offered in mixture of colors Pansies) These cousins of | 
only. Pkt. 15c, Ys oz. 65c. % the larger flowered 
pansy. bloom so freely that many 
consider them superior where a 
Venosa Hardy. 1 ft. Largely used for bedding purposes; strong, mass of color is desired. The 
thrifty grower, covered with bright rozy heliotrope flowers. season is long, and colors par- 
Seeds are slow to germinate. Should be sown in the house before March. ticularly clear and distinct. Pkt. 
Blooms until frost, hardy with protection. Pkt. 10c. 10c. 













Veronica ( Speedwell) per- 
- ennial. Showy 
plants, varying in height from 
6 in. to 2 ft., according to va- ~ 
riety. Succeed in both dry and 
moist soils. Dwarf varieties 
make ideal subjects for rock gar- 
dens, while the tall ones are ex- 
cellent for cutting and colorful 
in the border. 
W A hardy or half hardy perennial bearing long spikes of 
allflower exquisitely fragrant flowers. “It is very ornamental in 
the border or in forming groups. Bloom in spring. Sow thinly in shallow 
drills in early spring. ’ 
Double Mixed Pkt. 10c. 
e e (Youth and Old Age). Strong grow- 
ing free flowering plant; flowers 
] rn rn ] a S large, double, very fine colors. Espe- 
cially fine for background. 
(Youth and Old Age) 
Spicata, Mixed. Bright blue, 
pink, and white. June and July. 
1% ft. ‘Pkt. 10c: 













Dahlia-Flowered ? ate 
latest development in Zinnias, 
bearing flowers of mammoth size, 
closely resembling a decorative 
dahlia. This strain was granted co 
the Award of Merit by the Royal £ : =. 
Horticultural Society of England. 
Height 3 to 4 feet. 
Crimson Monarch. Rich crimson. : 
Dream. Deep lavender. Le eS 
Golden Dawn. Golden yellow. Bers 
Illumination. Deep rose self. 
Oriole. Orange and gold. i 
Polar Bear. Pure white. ; 
prices on above: Pkt. 10c, %4 
oz. 30c, 1% oz. 50c, oz. $1.00. 
i Pe kts 
Dahlia-Flowered, f,-* 1; 
M oz. 30c, Ye oz. 50c \ 
Mixed oz. $1.00. { ‘ 
Lilliput Double Pom- 
pon or Baby Zinnias 
A very pretty type of compact 
habit, bearing freely small dense- 
ly double flowers; keep well 
above the foliage. Makes a good 
line or bed and very satisfactory 
for cutting. Annual. Height, 15 
inches. Mixed Pkt. 10c, %4 oz. 
~ensdly 
30c, Yo oz. 50c, oz. $1.00. e: NS? Bee ag | 
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Dahlia Flowered Zinnia Giant Picotee A new Giants of California 
race of ; 
; ; All colors. Pkt. large-flowering Zinnias, each pet- esi , 
Choice Double Mixed 5c, VY oz. 20c, al of the flower being edged or (Giants of California Zinnia The largest, of 
oz. 50c. picoteed with a contrasting color. ; all Zinnias- 
Pkt. 10c. j Magnificent double flowers, 5 to 6 inches across. The 
Tom Thumb Zinnias Mixed Colors. The many overlapping petals are more loosely placed than in 
plants are very low 5 H as the other large-flowered varieties. The well-branched, 
and compact, making them especially desirable for Fantasy Mixed ragged sturdy plants Riow 8 feet tall, with long, strong stems. — 
edging. They are in bright colors and the little shaggy petals of brightest Our seed of this variety is put up in a mixture of colors — 
double flowers are massed thickly on top of the shades of color. Pkt. 10c, Ye that will make a most colorful display. Pkt. 10c, 
round bushy plants. 1 ft. Pkt. 10c. oz. 45c. < 40c, oz. $1.25. Yaad 
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