HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. ,,; 



T. Jiiponiciis. (Japan (ilohe Flower). Similar to the above, but with large 

 orange flowers appearing in early spring. 



Vcnioiiin novchornccnsi!^. (New York Iron Weed). Flower.s of a dark 

 purple, in large cymes in autumn ; makes a fine plant for semi-wild garden 

 or isolated positions in rich soil. Two to six feet. 



Veronica siihsessilis. This is, without doubt, the finest of all the hardy, 

 herbaceous Speedwells in cultivation. The flower spike is large, as are also 

 the individual flowers, the color of which is a brilliant, deep, amethystine blue, 

 a color which contrasts strikingly with the rich green foliage. It is a Japanese 

 plant, and perfectly hardy. One to two feet. 



