Verbena (Verbena chamaedrifolia), from the Flowers series for Old Judge Cigarettes 1890

"Verbena (Verbena chamaedrifolia)" is a vibrant chromolithograph from the "Flowers" series produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes in 1890. The card depicts a cluster of red and pink verbena flowers with lush green foliage against a gold and blue background. The detailed botanical illustration showcases the delicate beauty of the verbena plant, which is often associated with love and happiness. This collectible card exemplifies the popular trend of using botanical imagery in late-nineteenth-century advertising.