Novelties for Your Best Trade 
VERBENA ELFIN TYPES 
(Dwarf Compact) 
The introduction of “Pixie” 
in 1950 heralded a new 
class of dwarf compact 
Verbena. Growth is upright 
and a uniform 9 inches. Trusses of florets measure over 2 inches 
across and 15 to 20 stems comprise a single plant. Individual 
florets average over % inch. These attractive little plants are 
always a mass of flowers and never present a ragged appear- 
ance. In the various colors, one or more makes an ideal edging 
for any flower bed. Or if planted solid, a sparkling mass effect 
can easily be achieved. 
Pixie—bright scarlet with cream eye 
Sprite—colorful blend of pink and rose shades 
Imp—bright rose with large white eye ) 
Price each above 
Per Oz. 3.00 Per Lb. 30.00 
Fairyland Mixture—a complete range of colors from our Trial 
Ground. 
Per Oz. 3.00 Per Lb. 30.00 
MARIGOLD AFRICAN VICTORY 
(Carnation Flowered) 
Crisp, light golden orange flowers 3 to 3Y2 inches across. Indi- 
vidual petals are extremely frilled, thus giving an informal dainty 
effect to the lovely carnation-like blooms. Plants grow two feet 
tall, are very uniform and have long cutting stems. 
Per Oz, /5 Per Lb. 6.00 
ZINNIA PERSIAN CARPET 
(Haageana Type) 
A brilliant mixture of 1¥ inch full double Haageana type flow- 
ers, carried on 12 inch compact plants. Flowers are varigated and 
usually bicolor combinations ranging from yellow to deep bronze. 
This miniature Zinnia is ideal for borders and bedding. It pro- 
duces a multitude of flowers that are suited for small table bou- 
quets. A.A.S. 1952. 
PertOz 4150 Per Lb. 15.00 
TITHONIA TORCH 
(New Mexican Sunflower) 
Early flowered and dwarf in habit, Torch is certainly the best 
Tithonia for all home gardeners. Flowers are a blazing orange- 
scarlet color with contrasting golden yellow centers, and closely 
resemble the single Dahlia. Plants grow about 40 inches tall and 
should be planted in the open sun for best results. A.A.S. 1951. 
Per Oz. 1.50 Per Lb. 15.00 
