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VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS, 
VINCETOXICUM. 
(Mosquito Plant.) 
Japonicum. An interesting plant 
from Japan, with small white flowers 
in summer, which attracts and kills 
insects. The foliage is dark green 
and almost evergreen. 25 cts, each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
VIOLAS OR 
TUFTED PANSIES. 
(Viola Cornuta.) 
The improved forms of Viola Cor- 
nuta are one of the important bedding 
plants of Europe. They are but little 
known here, but are certain to become 
general favorites. If planted in a partially shaded bed, they will flower continu- 
VERONICA (Speedwell. 
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers in July and August; 2 feet. ° 
Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue flowers; July and 
August; | foot. one : 
Longifolia Subsessilis. Mrs. Ely says of this finéUlue “verigty: ‘Should be set 
out in the spring, so that it may become well established before’ winter. This plant 
grows about three feet high, and three-year-old plants produce eight or ten stalks, 
bearing a long spike of deep blue flowers. lerenica Longifolia Sudgesxsilex 
begins to bloom in mid-July and continues flowering for a month. It requires only 
good garden soil and watering in dry weather; Lut if a little bone: méal is dug about 
the plants early in May, the spikes of bloom will be much finer; Veronica is per- 
fectly healthy, and if covered in late autumn with stable litter is quite hardy.”’ 
Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; 2 feet. 
Pectimata. Tine for the rockery; masses of blue flowers in May. 
Prostrcta. Dwarf and spreading; deep blue flowers in May and June; 4 inches- 
Repens, A trailing variety, covered during May with blue flowers. 
Rosea. A most desirable variety, bearing bright-rose flowers; 1} feet. 
Rupestris, A fine rock plant; growing three or four inches. high,’ thickly-matted 
deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bight blue flowers. ~ 
Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about 1} feet high, producing long 
spikes of bright blue flowers. a te 
— Alba, A white-flowered form of the above.- ; aa! me 
Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August; 3 to 5 feet.” 
Price.—15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $1.50. 
; VINCA. 
(Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle.) 
Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant 
that is used extensively for carpeting the ground under 
shrubs and trees, or on graves where it is too shady for 
other plants to thrive. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 
WALLFLOWERS. 
The old favorite fragrant Wallflower; 
mixed colors, including yellow, brown, 
ete. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
W .LLFLOWER 
ously for nearly eight months in the year; and while their flowers are not so large as 
those of the Pansy, their bright colors and floriferousness will make them welcome 
additions to any garden. ; : 
Admiration. ~Soft purple, with dark blotch. | Papilio. \ iolet, with dark eye. 
Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. | White Perfection. A fine white. 
5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
HARDY VIOLETS. 
The varieties listed below are not suited for forcing under glass; they are perfectly 
hardy, and when grown in the open border are covered with flowers in early spring. 
Pedata (Bird’s Foot Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and 
showy blue flowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. ; $6.00 per 100. 
— Bicolor. An elegant variety of the preceding, with the upper petals a rich royal 
purple; lower petals almost white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 
Double Russian. Fine large double deep purple flowers of exquisite fragrance. 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
WUCCA (Adam's Needle). 
Filamentosa. Among hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants this can be 
classed at the head of the list. Its broad, sword-like foliage and tall, branched 
spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and July 
make it an effective plant for all positions. (See cut. ) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Vucca. 
NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS are offered on pages 174 to 178. 
