HOAG SEED CO. 
FLOWER SEEDS 
SANTA BARBARA 
VIOLAS 
OR 
TUFTED 
PANSIES 
TITHONIA 
This native annual of Mexico is one of the most useful late fall 
flowers we have, growing to a height of 8 to 10 feet, of free 
branching habit, and is covered with bright orange flowers. Seed 
should be sown in April or May and planted out when 8 inches 
high, Pkt. 15c. : 
Speciosa Fireball (New). Large single flowers 4 to 5 inches in 
diameter and dazzling as a ball of fire. Brilliant shade of scarlet 
orange with clear, yellow center. Pkt. 25c. 
Torch. (All American Silver Medal 1951.) The first low- 
growing Tithonia — described and illustrated in color on page 2. 
Pkt. 25c. 
VENIDIUM 
Fastuosum. This striking new species from the Cape has 
“taken’’ with the cut flower trade as no introduction has done 
in a good many years. The deep orange daisy-like flowers, 4 to 5 
inches across, are marked at the center with a reddish brown 
zone. The plants reach a height of 2 to 3 feet, and bloom over 
a long period of time. Pkt. 20c. 
Venidium Fastuosum, New Hybrids. Plants of the same free 
and long-flowering habit as the original vivid orange ‘‘Monarch 
of the Veldt,’’ but proving of more resistance to heat and drought. 
The colors include white, cream, light and deep yellow, salmon 
and apricot, all with the characteristic dark center-zone. Pkt. 25c. 
VERBENA 
One of the most popular half-hardy perennial plants for summer 
bedding, producing freely their brilliant flowers of almost every 
color. Sown early in a hothed, they commence to bloom in June 
and Continue until frost. Plants from seed will grow and bloom 
better than those from cuttings. 
Hybrida Giants 
A new strain of verbenas with the same characteristics as th 
mammoth except that each flowerlet in the cluster is much larger. 
This gives the blooming plant a more brilliant effect. 
Lavender Glory. True lavender with creamy eye. Pkt. 15c. 
Royale (New). Royal blue with creamy yellow eye. Pkt. 20c. 
Spectrum Red. This Verbena is an intense bright red, having 
no eye. Pkt. 20c. 
White. Pure white. Pkt. 15c. 
Mammoth Mixed. Saved from the choicest large flowering va- 
rieties and contains all the newest and most striking colors. 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c. 
VIRGINIA STOCKS 
A hardy annual, growing about 9 inches high and blooming pro- 
fusely. Of easy culture, and can be had in continuous bloom by 
sowing the seed at frequent intervals during spring and summer. 
PKE DG: 021.9 1.25. 
Mixed Colors. 
VERBENA, HYBRIDA GIANTS 
VISCARIA 
A free blooming annual growing 1 foot tall and covered during 
summer and fall with flowers similar in shape to a single pink. 
Sow the seed in the open in spring and thin out when well started 
to prevent over-crowding. 
Delphinium Blue. Pure bright blue. 
Pkt. 10c. 
Pkt. 15c; Vg oz. 50c. 
Mixed Colors. 
VIOLAS or TUFTED PANSIES 
Very free-blooming hardy perennial plants. Flowers are not so 
large as in other varieties of pansies, but are produced in much 
greater numbers and also bloom for a longer season. Valuable for 
edging beds and borders. 
Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
Chantreyland. Pure apricot; free flowering. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 
$1.50. 
Lutea Grandiflora. Fine yellow. 
Papilio (Butterfly Violet). 
PKtie25C ym O20Zs55 1.00) 
White Perfection. Large white. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
Pkt. 15¢; 1716. 0z,. $1.00: 
Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. $1.00. 
Lavender with small white eye. 
Mixed Colors. 
WALLFLOWER 
Half-hardy perennial blooming the first year from seed. 
Grows 1 to 2 feet high and bears long stems of fragrant flowers. 
It is best to renew the plants every 2 or 3 years by resowing the 
seed. An old-fashioned flower, which is always popular. Sow tne 
seed in boxes in the fall or early in the year. For extra early 
bloom next season, sow in May or June. 
Single Extra Fine. Mixed, all colors. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Finest Mixed. Splendid branching varieties. Pkt. 15c. 
WILD FLOWERS OF CALIFORNIA 
Clarkia Elegans. ‘‘Clarkia.’’ Annual, 8 to 6 feet. A slender 
growing plant; flowers purple with white and crimson stamens. 
Thrives best in shade. Pkt. 10c. 
Eschscholtzia Californica. ‘California Poppy.’ Annual, 1 to 
1% feet. The most noted of California wild flowers. Orange- 
yellow, with a beautiful glossy sheen. Pkt. 10c. 
Gilia Capitata. ‘‘Large Blue Gilia.’’ Annual, 1% to 2% feet 
high. A slender, somewhat branched plant, with finely cut foliage 
and light blue flowers. Blooms later than the preceding. Pkt. 10c. 
Lupinus Nanus. ‘‘Blue Lupine.’”’ Annual, 1 to 2 feet. Flowers 
blue and purple. Pkt. 15c. 
Nemophila insignis. ‘“Baby-Blue-Eyes.’’ Annual, 4 to 8 inches 
high. A charming little plant of spreading habit, with clear, 
azure blue flowers. Prefers shade or partial shade. Of easy 
culture flowering in a short time after sowing. Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c. 
Phacelia Campanularia. Annual, 1 to 1% feet high. Flowers 
intense bright blue. Pkt. 10c. P 
General Mixture of annual wild flower seeds. This mixture is 
made up of those kinds which will give a succession of flowers for 
a long period, and will succeed under ordinary conditions. Pkt. 
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WILD FLOWERS 
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VENIDIUM FASTUOSUM 
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