Single Sweet William 
SUNFLOWER—HELIANTHUS 
Strong growing annuals that are useful 
for massing in shrubbery or borders, or for 
screens. They do well in sunny positions, 
and in any kind of soil. 
Double Chrysanthemum-Flowered. A won- 
derful sunflower, strikingly beautiful 
Chrysanthemum-like double golden yellow 
blooms, more than 6 inches across. Height 
7 feet. Pkt., 10¢; Y2 oz., 25¢; oz., 40c. 
Single Red or Gaillardia-Flowered. A tall 
Red Sunflower growing from 5 to 7 feet, 
bearing deep red, and red and yellow 
flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Pkt., 
10c; Y2 oz., 35¢; oz., 60c. 
Single Mammoth Russian. Large yellow 
flowers with dark centers often more than 
12 inches in diameter. Height 8 feet. 
Pkt., 5¢; oz., 10c. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms 
May and June 
An annual variety of this popular fav- 
orite. The hardy plants form erect tufts 
and bear handsome broad clusters of blos- 
soms like little Pinks with delicately fringed 
petals. Height 15 inches. 
Single Giant Annual. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 
10c; 1% oz., 50c; V2 oz., 85¢; oz., $1.50. 
Biennial—Culture “G”, Blooms 
April to June 
An old-fashioned biennial of easy cul- 
ture, with broad, flat clusters of fragrant 
flowers in many brilliant colors. Height 
15 inches. 
Single Giant Biennial. Colors, Crimson, 
White, Newport Pink, Scarlet — Pkt., 
10c; V4 oz., 50c; Y2 oz., 85c; oz., $1.50. 
Mixed—Pkt., 10¢; 1% oz., 25¢; V2 02., 
40c; oz., 75c. 
Double Giant Biennial. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 
10c; 4 oz., 60c; Vz oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75. 
SPIDER PLANT—CLEOME 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms 
July to November 
A quick-growing annual with large, 
curlous flower heads on long stems. The 
individual flowers hang on slender thread- 
like stems resembling spider legs. Height 
4 feet. 
Pungens Giant Pink Queen 
Pkt., 10c; 1/4 0oz., 65¢; Yo oz., $1.15; 02., 
$2.00 
SWEET SULTAN 
Annual—Culture “B’, Blooms 
May and June 
Charming, sweet-scented, artis- 
tic-shaped flowers borne on long 
strong stems and when cut will 
stand for several days. in good 
condition. It is best in the 
latitude of Norfolk to sow very 
early in the spring, so that they 
may perfect their flowers before 
very hot weather comes. Hardy 
annual. Height 21% feet. 
Brilliant Rose Amaranth-Red 
Pure White Deep Lavender 
Delicate Lavender 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c; VY oz., 
85c; oz., $1.50 
Finest Mixed Colors 
Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 40c; VY oz., 
75¢; oz., $1.25 
THUNBERGIA 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms 
May to October 
Pretty trailing half hardy annual plants, 
mostly used for window boxes, hanging 
baskets and vases. Very striking and effec- 
tive colors ranging from white to bright 
orange, the center always dark. It pre- 
fers a warm, sunny situation. Height 4 feet. 
Pkt., 10¢; 14 oz., 35¢; V2 oz., 65c; oz., $1.25. 
TITHONIA 
Annual—Culture “A” 
Blooms July to frost 
Torch. A new bush type Tithonia, and an 
All America Winner for 1951. This new 
Tithonia grows 4 to 4% ft. high, bearing 
brilliant daisy shaped flowers of vibrant 
scarlet-orange with clear yellow center that 
are 3 inches or more in diameter. Makes a 
brilliant showing in any garden. Pkt. 25c. 
TORENIA 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms 
May to November 
Fournieri. Tiny, tender annual, orchid 
shaped, and the sky-blue flowers are 
spotted dark blue, with bright yellow throat. 
Height 12 ins. Pkt., 15¢; Yg oz., $1.50; 
WY oz., $2.50. 
TUBEROSE (See page 64). 
VERBENA 
Annual—Culture “E”, Blooms 
May to November 
A magnificent hardy annual 
of robust compact habit and 
free-blooming. The trusses are 
immense, the individual florets 
of ten measuring an inch in 
diameter. Height 6 ins. 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA: 
Prices of all colors listed below: 
Pkt., 10c; Ye oz., 40c; % oz., 
75¢; V2 oz., $1.35; oz., $2.50. 
Pink 
Scarlet 
Spectrum Red 
White 
Blue with White Eye 
Violet with White Eye 
Red with Creamy Eye 
Mixed Colors: Pkt., 10c; VY oz., 
30c; Vy oz., 50¢; Y2 oz., 85; 
oz., $1.50. 
VERONICA 
Perennial—Culture “E’’, Blooms 
May and June 
A dependable perennial 
spikes of showy flowers. 
Spicata. A popular flower for the hardy 
border. Covered all summer with spikes 
of bright blue flowers. Height 18 ins. 
Pkt., 15¢; Vg oz., 75c; VY oz., $1.25. 
bearing long 
VINCA 
Annua!l—Culture “A”, Blooms 
June to November 
A popular flower because of its glossy 
dark green foliage and profusion of blooms. 
The blossoms are somewhat like those of 
Phlox, but larger and not borne in clusters. 
In warm climates it is a tender perennial. 
In colder sections they are treated as an- 
nuals for late summer and autumn bloom- 
ing. Height 1 ft. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 
10c; Ye oz., 50c; Y% oz., 85¢; VY oz., 
$1.50; oz., $2.75. 
VIOLA 
Annual—Culture “A”, Blooms April 
Cornuta. A _ lovely little flower of the 
violet type, but larger with slightly ruffled 
petals, and longer stems. Height 8 ins. 
Prices of all varieties listed below: Pkt., 
25¢; 1/16 oz., 75¢; Vg oz., $1.25. 
Chantreyland. Pure apricot. 
Blue Perfection. Bright blue. 
Awkwright Ruby. Crimson scarlet. 
White Perfection. Pure white. 
Mixed Colors: Pkt., 10¢; 1/16 oz., 50c; 
Vg oz., 85c; 4 oz., $1.50. 
WALLFLOWER 
Perennial—Culture “E”, Blooms 
March to July 
This well-known perennial, with its de- 
lightfully fragrant spikes of single and 
double blossoms, is one of our earliest 
spring flowers. Colors include yellow, light 
brown, and blood-red. Height 18 inches. 
Single Perennial. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10¢; 
Yye oz., 50¢; Yq oz., 85¢; V2 oz., $1.50; 
oz., $2.75. 
Double Perennial. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; 
Ye oz., 50c; Yq oz., 85¢; YW oz., $1.50; 
oz., $2.75. 
Siberian Wallflower 
(See Cheiranthus, page 51). 
WINDFLOWER (See Anemone page 48). 
Verbena, Hybrida Grandiflora 
Norfolk 10, Virginia 
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