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Verbena 
Plant any month of the year 
Approx. time seed sowing to bloom—3 mos. 
Grows 8 to 10 inches high. 
Verbenas are spreading, bushy, with hand- 
some foliage; which cover themselves with 
large heads of brilliant flowers in a variety 
of colors. After soaking in water forty-eight 
hours in a refrigerator, sow the seed where 
they are to flower, and thin to a foot apart in 
2 foot rows. Ideal for borders and rock 
gardens. 
MASTER MIXTURE 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 35c; VY oz. 60c; % oz. $1.00; 
V2 oz. $1.75; 1 oz. $3.00; % Ib. $10.00 
Vinca or Periwinkle 
Plant any month of the year 
Approx. time seed sowing to bloom—3 mos. 
Grows 12 to 18 inches high. 
A very pretty ornamen- 
tal plant, with dark green 
foliage and dainty, bright 
flowers. Useful for bed- 
ding, edging, and massing. 
Sow where the plants are 
to bloom, and thin to about 
a foot apart each way. 
Makes an excellent ground 
cover for waste places. 
Does well in partial shade, 
and grows well on poor, 
sandy soil around beaches, 
where it is difficult to get 
Vinca or 
Periwinkle 
other flowering plants to grow. 
PINK AND WHITE MIXED 
Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 30c; ¥% oz. 50c; % oz. 75c; 
V2 oz. $1.25; 1 oz. $2.00; 4% Ib. $6.75 
ZINNIA 
Plant from February thru August 
Approximate time seed sowing to bloom—I'2 months. 
Grows 2 to 3 feet high, except as indicated for Pompon and Peppermint Stick—18 inches, 
and Persian Carpet—12 inches. 
The zinnia is one of the most easily grown 
flowers for Florida, thriving in almost any 
soil and under almost all conditions. While 
zinnias respond to special treatment, they will 
also do well under the most adverse condi- 
tions. Zinnias should be planted every spring 
and summer. 
While seedling plants of zinnias can be 
transplanted, they do best when the seed is 
sown directly in the garden where the plants 
are to flower. Seeds should not be sown, 
however, until the soil has warmed up and 
danger of low temperatures is past. For best 
results, provide a rich, deep soil and give 
plenty of water when needed especially in 
blooming time. For the best development of 
plants, they should be given ample room to 
allow free branching for sturdy plant de- 
Giants of California Zinnia 
velopment, which will assure the production 
of large, well formed, double flowers. Pom- 
pons, Peppermint Stick and Persian Carpet 
should be spaced 12 inches apart in 2 foot 
rows, all other varieties 18 to 24 inches apart 
in 3 foot rows. Successive sowings can be 
made all through the summer and as late as 
the end of August in Florida. 
Zinnias are practically free from all plant 
diseases and insects. Late in their growth, 
however, they may be subject to powdery 
mildew, but if the plants are properly spaced 
so that a free circulation of air is possible, 
this trouble should not be serious. A dusting 
of sulphur will check mildew if applied in the 
early stages. 
Fantasy Type 
The flowers of this group are double, of 
medium size, with shaggy petals that are 
tubular, curved or crested. Distinctly differ- 
ent from other Zinnias. An unusual range 
of pretty colors. 
FANTASY MIXTURE 
Pkt. 15c; Ye oz. 35c; % oz. 60c; 2 oz. $1.00; 
1 oz. $1.50; 4% Ib. $5.50 
Giants of California Type 
Large double flowers of a distinctive grace- 
ful shape. The flowers are usually brighter 
than the Dahlia-flowered type and nearly as 
large, but more flat. Plants are vigorous, well 
branched, grow about 214 feet tall and pro- 
duce many long, strong flower stems each 
crowned with a beautiful flower. Perfect 
blend of all colors. 
GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA SPECIAL 
MIXTURE 
Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; % oz. 55c; 2 oz. 80c; 
1 oz. $1.40; % Ib. $4.75; 1 Ib. $16.00 
