1 TRITOMA PEERLESS HYBRIDS—ecbkt (3-4) 65. Kniphofia 
or Redhot Poker. Noble torch-spires in blendings of scarlet, 
coral, buff, glowing gold and rich orange. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 
30c. (Plants, divisions, mixed, each 40c; 3 for $1.10.) 
1 TRITOMA MIRABILIS STRAIN—*ecbkt(2-3)36. In this 
Kniphofia strain the blooming season is earlier, starting in 
late spring, and the spikes are somewhat more slender. Fine 
eolor range. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. 40c. 
2 TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA—k(w) (8)25. Clusters of starry 
flowers like miniature Agapanthus blossoms in melting pink- 
lilac. Called “Pink Agapanthus.’’ A splendid house plant, 
long in bloom. Pkt. 25c. (Plants, each 45c.) 
2 TULBAGHIA FRAGRANS—A rare species, said to be rather 
like the last, but larger, and delightfully perfumed. 6 seeds 
for 25c. 
1 TUNICA SAXIFRAGA—“*erx(8)16. Little, single, pink 
flowers allsummer. An easy and charming rock garden plant. 
Pkt. 15¢c; 1/16 oz. 30c. Plants, each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
1 TUNICA ROSE DOUBLE—In this, rare rock garden ex- 
quisite, the deep pink blossoms are fully double, like midget 
roses. 6 inches. Plants only, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
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ZEPHYRANTHES 
CITRINA 

*URSINIA MIXED—k. South African Annuals of much 
beauty. Charming flowers, yellow to orange. Pkt. 15c. 
4 VELTHEIMIA VIRIDIFOLIA—w. Handsome winter bulb- 
flower. Undulate foliage, so decorative that it would be worth 
growing for this alone. In March come massive trusses of 
flowers, rosy pink, tinged buff. Pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 40c; %& oz. 
75e. 
* VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM—K(8)20. Monarch Daisy. Dou- 
ble-rowed daisies 4 inches across, melting pastels in cream, 
primrose, buff, lemon, orange, usually with irregular zoning 
of brown, blue or black. Everblooming. Foliage sparkling, 
decorative. Sow early. Pkt. 20c. 
1 VERBASCUM PHOENICEUM HYBRIDS — “*ebex(8)25. 
Hyacinth Mullein. Blossoms of daintiest charm in tall, slen- 
der ‘“‘hyacinth”’ spikes. There will be cream, appleblossom 
pink, rose, lavender, violet and purple. Blooms both in spring 
and autumn. Jllustrated page 39. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
4 VERNONIA FLEXUOSA—ew(5-7)15. Handsome, tuberous- 
rooted pot plant species from Uruguay. Sprays of vivid blue- 
violet flowers in effect of full doubleness, open from white- 
tasseled buds. Pkt. 15c; 3 pkts. for 50c. 
*VINCA ROSEA MIXED—ecx(8)18. Periwinkle. Lovely 
waxen flowers in white, pink, rose. For garden growing, or 
makes a good pot plant. Pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c. 
* VISCARIA MIXED (Lychnis Coeli-rosa)—ex(2)18. 
and easy Annuals of much brightness and charm. 
blue, pink and rose in mixture. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 20c. 
* WALLFLOWER—At 15c the pkt. can supply either EARLY 
SINGLE or DOUBLE MIXED, or variety FIRE KING. 
1 XEROPHYLLUM—atcyt (2-3) 50. Great lacy clusters of 
myriad fragrant ivory stars are carried on stately shafts. Can 
supply either TENAX or ASPHODELOIDES at 20c the pkt. 
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* GIANT-FLOWERED VERBENA 
Great trusses of brilliant blossoms, continuous color for 
months. A bright edger, and naught gayer for bedding, 
ground cover or for porch box planting. A good cut flower. 
Full sun. We offer a splendid mixture, salmon, pale pink, 
rich rose, vivid red, scarlet, cardinal, white, lavender, varied 
brilliant blues. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 50ce. 
VERBENA ROYAL BOUQUET — Fine color strain, wide 
range, selected for cutting, the plants growing in erect habit 
to 16 or 18 inches, thus giving the desired longer stems. Pkt. 
15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
VERBENA COLORS—Note that the varieties differ in height 
and habit, as well as in color. SALMON PINK—12 inches, 
spreading. Large trusses of pure salmon pink. Pkt. 15c. 
PURE WHITE—12 inches, spreading. For contrast and foil. 
Pkt. 15e. ROYAL BLUE —12 inches, spreading. Deep, in- 
tense color. Pkt. 15¢. SPECTRUM RED—12 inches, spread- 
ing. A brilliant hue. Pkt. 15¢. WENUS—10 inches, erect. 
Soft pink, with hint of buff-copper at the center. Pkt. 15e. 
BLUE SENTINEL—10 inches, erect. Broad trusses of: deep 
blue-violet. Pkt. 15e. FIREBALL—6 inches, broad, dense 
mounds. Bright scarlet. Pkt. 15c. OFFER 174A16—One pkt. 
each of the 7 for 90c. 
SPECIES VERBENAS—AII will bloom first year. TOBATY— 
Everblooming. Flat clusters of soft blue top yard-high stems. 
Illustrated page 7. Pkt. 20ec. BIPINNATIFIDA—15 inches. 
All summer, wide clusters in sun-reflecting blue-lavender. 
Tilustrated page 9. Pkt. 15e. VENOSA TYPICA—10 inches. 
Compact purple clusters. Pkt. 15ec. VENOSA LILACINA— 
Soft lilac-lavender. Pretty. Pkt. 15¢. CANADENSIS—8 
inches. Usually red-purple, but varies to blue and rose. Pkt. 
20ce. TENUISECTA MIXED—Pure white or rich purple 
flowers all season, above fern foliage. Pkt. 15c. OFFER 
166A56—One pkt. each of above for 80c. 
| When giants rouse, let little men beware. | 
* VERBESINA—See Butter-daisy. 
3 WACHENDORFFIA THYRSIFLORA—30 inches. A near- 
hardy. bulblike plant from South Africa, valued for pool edges 
-r damp places, but needing careful winter protection. Also 
makes a rather interesting pot plant. Dense panicles of golden 
yellow flowers over oddly pleated leaves. Pkt. 20c. 
3 WATSONIA MIXED—ecbk. Trumpet flowers carried in 
Gladiolus-like spikes. Fine color range.~ General Gladiolus 
handling, but some of the species here are evergreen, and so 
in the North, must be wintered under glass in pots. Pkt. 15c; 
1/16 oz. 30e. 
1 BLUE OF VERONICA 
deserving, rock garden and border perennials. 
AUSTRIACA—A dwarf form, to 8 inches. 
Sprays of rather large, bright blue flowers. Graceful, fern- 
like foliage. Plants only, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. ARMENA— 
5 inches. Neat plants with individually large flowers of in- 
tense ultramarine. Would rank it one of the top dozen of all 
rock garden perennials. Plants only, each 50c. LATIFOLIA 
—25 inches. A good, long-blooming border species with indigo 
flowers in slender spires. Pkt. 1l5c. Plants, each 40c. IN- 
CANA—15 inches. Mats of silvery gray foliage with spikes 
of blue-purple above. Excellent edger or rock garden species. 
Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. INCANA ROSEA 
—Like the last, but the flowers are a pretty mauve rose. 
Plants only, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. SPICATA CORYMBOSA— 
9 inches. Dense foliage pancakes, set with many upright 
spikes in mid-blue. Particularly good. Pkt. 20c. Plants, 
each 40c; 3 for $1.10. SPICATA ALBA—15 inches. Many 
spikes of pretty white flowers on open, branching plants. 
Plants, each 45c. SPICATA ROSEA—Here the diffuse spikes 
are filled with little rose-colored flowers. Plants only, each 
45ec. SPECIOSISSIMA—16 inches. We like this one. Masses 
of deep blue blossoms in rich, overflowing effect. . Exceedingly 
free-blooming. Name is horticultural, not botanical. Plants 
only, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. RUPESTRIS ROSEA-—5 inches. 
Thick little mats, trailing stem-ends upturned in packed lilac- 
rose flowering. Plants only, each 45c. HOLOPHYLLA 
LITTORALIS—One of the better Veronicas.. Sturdy, foot- 
high plants with shining foliage, carry; many fat, upright 
spikes of rather large flowers in deep, vivid indigo...Pkt. 20c. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20.. VERONICA ,BLEND-—Those 
above in seed form, with others. Pkt..15c; 3 pkts. for 40c. 
OFFER 168A36—One plant each of the 11 so offered, -with 
names, for $4.40. ‘ ; > ie 
Desirable, 
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