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DORR'S IOWA SEED MANUAL. 25

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SWEET WILLIAM.
The Sweet William is an old favo ri te, which has been greatly improved of late years. Hardy perennials. 18 inches.
1567-Brilliant red .... 10
1570-Dark crimson .... 10
1572-Fine mixed .... 5

THUNBERGIA.
Rapid growing climbers; very pretty flowers. Half hardy annuals. 5 feet.
1580 . . Best mixed .... 10

TORENIA.
A tender annual of quite recent introduction, which for hanging vases and pot culture is unsurpassed. Sow early under glass.
1585- Fournieri; large azure blue flowers, three dark indigo blue spots and a bright yellow stain the center of the flower .... 25

TRITOMA. (Red- Hot Poker.)
The flower spikes are produced in great profusion, of a firey red color, remaining a long time in bloom. Hardy perennials.
1591-Uvaria .... 25

VALERIAN.
Large corymbs of bright flowers, which stand the shade well. Handsome for mixed borders. Hardy perennials.
1597-Best mixed colors .... 5

VENUS LOOKING GLASS.
The plants form a small spreading mass; pretty, free flowering, hardy annuals.
1602-Mixed colors .... 5

VERBENA.
Of all the magnificent bedding plants, the Verbena is finest in cultivation. For dazzling brilliancy and effective colors it is unrivaled. Sow seed under glass early in the spring, transplant when 3 or 4 inches high to open ground 4 feet apart each way. A good healthy plant will effectually cover this space. Half-hardy perennials. Some of the most beautiful Verbenas are seedlings.
1608-Pure white .... 10
1610-Brillian t red .... 10
1612-Blue .... 20
1614-Italian, striped and variegated .... 20
1616-Auricula-ftowered, fine mixed varieties, with white center .... 20
1618-Fine Mixed Hybrid .... 10
1620-Extra Choice Mixed Hybrid .... 25
1622-Very Choicest Mixed , from finest named strains unequalled .... 50

VERONICA.
A class of half-hardy annuals, which grow readily with but little care, and are very showy and pretty.
1628-Spicata, very fine mixed .... 10

VINCA.
Extremely ornamental green-house shrubs, compact form, shining green foliage, handsome round flowers. Free bloomers.
1633-Choice M ixed .... 10

VIOLA. (Violet).
The well known and pretty sweet violet is always in great demand. They are profuse bloomers and ex-

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quisitely fragrant. Hardy perennials; about 8 inches.
1637-Czar, large violet, very fragrant .... 25
1639- " white; same as above, except color .... 25
1641-Odorata, common sweet-scented violet .... 25

VIRGINIAN STOCKS.
The Virginian Stocks grow freely most any where, and are always pretty. They are profuse bearing little plants, well suited for edgings or hanging vases. Hardy annuals.
1646-Red .... 5
1648-White .... 5
1651-Mixed .... 5

VISCARIA.
Pretty free-flowering hardy annuals, suited for bedding or borders. They require a light, airy soil.
1658-Flesh-colored .... 10
1661-Bright Rose .... 10
1663-Mixed .... 10

WALL FLOWER.
Deliciously sweet-scented, charming flowers, indispensible in every garden. Very profuse bloomers. Half-hardy perennials; about 18 inches.
1668-Bright Yellow; very fine flowers; pure yellow .... 25
1570-Dark Brown .... 10
1672-Purple .... 10
1674-Fine Mixed .... 10
1677-Choicest Double Mixed .... 20

WHITLAVIA.
A charming plant from California. Hardy annuals. Very delicate foliage; drooping clusters of blue and white bells. Perfectly hardy annuals. Thrive well in the shade. 1 foot.
1685-Grandiflora, violet blue .... 5
1687-Glaxinioides, tube of corrolla, pure white with delicate blue lines .... 5

WIGANDIA.
Magnificent plants, with immense veined leaves. The stems are covered with crimson hair. One or the finest ornamental foliage plants in cultivation. Half-hardy perennials. 7 to 8 feet.
1694-Caracasana, lilac .... 25
1696-Vigieri, superb glucous foliage .... 25

XERANTHEMUM.
Very showy and useful everlasting flowers; easy to grow. Hardy annuals.
1703-Purpile .... 10
1705-Whte .... 10
1707--Super bissimum, new and beautiful, very double, blue flowers .... 25
1709-Mixed .... 10

Z I NNIA.
The Zinnia is a very old flower, but has been greatly improved of late years. The flowers are large and showy; robust habit; half-hardy annuals. 18 to 24 inches.
1716-Double Orange .... 10
I718-Double Purple .... 10
1720-Double Scarlet .... 10
1723-Double Violet .... 10
1725-Double White .... 10
1727-Double Mixed .... 5
1730-Dwarf Mixed, very desirable .... 10

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ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.

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ANNUAL VARIETIES.

AGROSTIS.
Very fine and graceful grasses, easily cured.
1758-Nebulosa .... 10

AVENA.
1763-Sterilis, Animated Oats .... [blank]

BRIZA.
One of the most useful and neat. Commonly called Quaking Grass.
1767-Gracillis, small .... 5
1770-Maxima, large .... 5

CHRYSURUS.
1775-Aurea, very pretty golden spiked .... 5