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VALiERIANA iSpuned FIowc). 



Coccinea ( l'tiU>iiin). An old-fashioned perennial, bearing numerous showy heads 



of leddish flowers from June to Oclober ; 2 feet. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. 



Officinalis {^Hardv CayJen Heliotrope^. Produces showy rose-pink heads of flow- 

 • ers during June and Julv, with strong heliotro|ie odor. 



15 cts.'each ; §1..50 per doz.; filO.OO per 100. 



VERBASCUM (MuUein). 



'^anosum. I^ong spikes of sulphur yelluw flowers ; July-Sept.; 6 feet. 

 Phceniceum. Purplish flowers on spikes \\ feet high; very pretty. May-June. 

 1,5 cts each ; §1.50 per doz. 



VERNONIA (Iron Weed). 



Jamesli. .A. strong growing perennial, h feet high, suitable for the back of the 

 bonier, or for planting among shrubs, producing large heads of purple flowers ; 

 August to October. 1.5 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



\ VERONICA (.Speedwell) 



Amethyst-blue flowers in July and August ; 2 feet. 



silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue flowers ; July and 



\ LKOMLA LoN(.IF(JLIA ^UUtUSMLIS. 



VINCA (I'ei-ivviiikle, or Trailing Myrtle). 



JVlinor. 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 sh.idy for other plants to 

 thrive. 10 cts. each^ §1.00 per doz.; $S.OO per 100. 



~ Amethystina. 

 .Incana. IJright 



', August ; I foot. 



"^-liongifolia Subsessilis. A pretty species with blue flowers, produced on spikes 

 a foot long, continuing in bloom the entire summer and fall. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 iVlaritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; 2 feet. 

 Pectinata. Fine for the rockery ; masses of blue flowers in May. 

 Prostrata. 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; \\ feet. 



E^iipestrls. A fine rock plant, growing 3 or 4 inches high, thickly-matted deep 



i^reen foliage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bright blue flowers. 

 ■~S.picata. An elegant border plant, growing about \\ feet high, producing long 

 spikes of bright blue flowers. 



— Alba. A white- flowered form of the above. 

 Vir'gillica. 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, ex- 

 cept where noted. Set of 12 varieties, $1.65. 



VIXCETOXICUM (Mosquito Plant). 



Japonicum. An interesting |->lant from Japan with small wliite flowers in summer, which attracts and kills insects. The foliage 

 is beautiful dark green and almost evergreen. 25 cis. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



VIOEAS OR TUFTED PANSIES (vioia comuta^ 



The improved forms of ]'iola Coiniita are one of the important beddnig 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 continuously 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 wdl make them 

 welcome additions to any garden. 



Admiration. Soft purple, with dark blotchr'b-Papilio. Violet lilac, with dark eye. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow, j_White Perfection. A fine white. 

 VJ 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per'doz ; $4.00 per 1(10. 



HARDY VIOEETS. 



The varieties listed below, while not suited for forcing, are perfectly hardy,, and are 

 covered with flowers in early spring. 

 Pedata {Biyifs Foot Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and showy 



blue Howers. 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. 



WAEEFEOWERS. 



The old favorite fragrant wallflower; mixed colors, including yellow, brown, etc. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



YUCCA (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 

 lier 100. YurcA. 



A complete index of the Common or Popular names of flowers is given on page 3. 



