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Sow the seed indoors in February and 
r nh March or direct in the open in May. 
Soak the seed in warm water for a 
few hours to hasten germination. 
Plants intended for spring sales should be placed in 2-inch pots 
when about 1 inch high and the pots plunged in a mild hotbed. Lift 
the pots now and then and rub off the roots that go through the 
bottom of the pot to induce plants to bloom earlier. In the open 
the plants sbould be spaced 15 inches apart. Pinch the plants to 
{Induce bushy growth, 
Verbena is a drought and heat resisting plant, thriving in almost 
any kind of soil. In medium or even in rather poor soil Verbena 
produces exceptionally fine, brightly colored flowers. Never plant 
Verbena in freshly manured ground and water the plants only during 
very severe drought. 
VERBENA GIANT FLOWERED 
Plants of vigorous spreading growth 214 ft. in diameter, from 
8 to 12 inches high. Flowers in large trusses, florets over an inch 
acrogs. 
BRIGHTNESS—Rosy scarlet, large white eye. 
BRILLIANT—Flame rose-pink, small white eye. 
CRIMSON GLOW—Glowing crimson, rich and showy color. 
ETNA—Bright deep red, creamy eye. (Rosamond). 
FLORADALE BEAUTY—H9xtremely large flowers, 
shades. j 
LAVENDER GLORY—Clear lavender, cream eye. 
LUCIFER—Brilliant flaming scarlet self. 
LUMINOSA—Fiery pink shading to salmon. 
METEOR—Flaming red, bold white eye. 
ROYALE—Rich deep royal blue, large cream eye. 
SNOWFLAKE—Snow-white flowers. 
SPECTRUM RED—Brightest scarlet, no eye, huge flowers. 
MIXED. Any color. T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.60. 
VERBENA DWARF ERECT 
Plants 18 to 20 in. in diameter of compact habit, 7 to 8 in. 
high with 20 or more stiff erect branches each bearing 3 to 5 heads 
of 2 inch florets. First rate for bedding, borders and for marketing 
in flats. 
BLUE SENTINEL—Rich violet-blue, white eye. 
CARMINE BALL—Bright carmine, white eye. 
FIREBALL—Brilliant scarlet-crimson. 
SNOWBAT.T—Pnre white. 
VENUS—Soft pink, suffused copper. 
MIXED. Any color: T, pkt. 15c: 1/16 oz. 25c; 1/8 oz. 40c; oz. $2.80. 
EARLY IN NOVEMBER just before the time when heavy 
frosts are due, you can sow the seed of perennials outdoors. 
The seed will lay unsprouted till spring and will germinate 
very easily in the spring, long before the ground is ready to 
work. You will get better plants that way, bloom sooner and 
save yourself lots of watering. 
VERBENA SEED germinates unevenly. First seedlings 
appear 14 days after sowing then more and more seedlings 
keep on coming till in about 3 more weeks all the seeds 
are “up,” 
rose and red 
(Newport Salmon). 
PLEASE NOTE 
That you may order half and quarter ounces at ounce rate, half 
and quarter pounds at pound rates. Our trade packets are double the 
quantity of retail packets, and our retaii packets are well filled and 
you will get your money’s worth every time. 
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VERBENA SPECIAL MIXED [S2. “fowered pamea 
varieties in a wide range of colors. T. pkt. 10c; 1/8 0z. 35c; oz. $2.00; 
lb. $20.00. 
ic 18 tbe nature of verbena seed to germinate unevenly. First 
seedlings appear 2 weeks after sowing and the rest of seedlings 
acne on anit for 4 weeks after that. Verbena Citriodora and 
Venosa is still slower in sprouting, the first seedlings appearing 4 
weeks after sowing and the last about 4 weeks after that. 
VERBENA AUBIETIA COMPACTA. Annual specie of ro- 
bust nature valuable because drought resistant furnishing a 
wealth of bloom all summer even in very poor soil. Plants 
compact only 8 in. tall, flowers very showy deep violet-blue. 
T. pkt. 20c; 1/8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.40. 
VERBENA DWARF CRYSTAL. Pure White. Large bouquet 
type clusters. 9 inches tall. Extremely dwarf and compact. 
T. pkt. 15c; 1/8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
HARDY VERBENA VENOSA 
In bloom continuously from April till frost. Besides being a 
high class hardy perennial and a pot plant, it is a first class 
plant for bedding, edging, for covering steep banks, graves, 
etc. You will find it a beautiful flower, a fast selling plant, 
about the easiest to propagate and a plant tkat you can use 
to advantage the year round. Height 9 in. 
VERBENA VENOSA LULACINA—New. Delicate lavender blue. 
T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $3.20. 
VENOSA PURPLE—Reddish-purple. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 
80c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.20. 
VERBENA CITRIODORA 
Lemon Verbena. A low 
growing tender plant 
whieh may be grown in the garden in summer and in pots in winter. - 
The dried, highly scented leaves are used for perfuming. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 80c; % oz. 50e. 
VALERIANA RUBRA COCCINEA 
Produces bright carmine-red flowers in May and June on long 
stiff stalks valuable as a cut fiower for mixed bouquets and sprays. 
Hardy perennial. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
VERBASCUM PHOENICEUM 
Hardy perennial of neat growth, producing from May to 
September magnificent spikes of bloom, high class for bou- 
quets. Fully as beautiful as Belladonna Delphinium, however 
the formation of bloom is entirely different. Very distinct 
and very desirable. Will thrive even in poor soil either in 
full sun or partial shade. We offer large flowered new hy- 
brids mostly in shades of purple, pink and lilac. Height 4 
ft. T. pkt. 15c; oz. $1.20. 
VIBURNUM CARLESI 
Classed by many as the most beautiful, perfectly hardy, flowerin 
shrub now in existence. Flowers flesh pink, buds Loci “AF eR, 
ing a marvelous clove fragrance. Hasily raised from seed that germ- 
tnates usually in the spring if sown in the fall or late in summer if 
sown in the spring. Once started grows rapidly a foot or more in 
a single season, There is and there will be for years to come, demand 
for thie exauistte shrub You cannot possibly invest your money 
isertaiees in seed of Viburnum Carlesi. T. pkt. 10c: 1 oz. $1.00; 
T. pkt. 
Vinca Rosea 
CULTURH—Sow in January or February in flats Alled with good 
soil mixed with sharp sand. The geed germinates readily, Date the 
box must be placed in a temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. When the 
plants are large enough to handle they must be transplanted into 
other boxes filled with the same kind of soil and when they have 
2 or 8 pairs of leaves are potted, iater shifted outdoors, when all 
danger of frost is over, one foot apart. They are good and inexpen- 
ce eda F Magne ra take ihe piste of geranium, bloom profusely 
: e soil where planted is 
Helshe eae Pp not stiff and if well watered. 
BRILLIANT CRIMSON, very rich, PINK, bright rose-pink - 
TA, soft shade of pink, TWINKLES, light eink ped cave! WHITE, 
pure white, WHITE with crimson eye, MIXPD. Any color: 1 pkt. 10e, 
% oz. 30c; oz. $1.80; Ib. $26.00. 
Ours is the most critical trade—gardeners and florists. We 
cater to the wise and experienced. We give value. Among our 
customers are the foremost florists and market gardeners. 
