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ViNCA Minor Avrea 



VIXCA. 



(Peri%vinkle 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. 



— Aurea. A new golden variegated variety, 

 which besides being useful as a plant for carpet- 

 ing the ground is a valuable addition for use in window boxes 

 during the winter months in connection with Boxwoods and 

 other evergreen plants. 25 cts. each; ^2.50 per doz.; $1.5.00 

 per 100. 



— Argentea Variegata. Similar to Aurea in 

 habit of growth, but having silver instead of gold 

 variegation. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 

 per 100. 



VINCETOXICU^ (Mo«,uito 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 TITFTEO 



PAINSIES (Viola Comuta). 



The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are one 

 of the important bedding plants of Europe, and are 

 now now being used extensively here. They flower 

 continuously for nearly eight months in the year; 

 and while their flowers are not so large as those of 

 the Pansy, tlieir bright colors and floriferousness 

 make them welcome additions to any garden. 

 Admiration. Soft purple, with dark blotch. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 

 Papilio. Violet, with dark eye. 

 White Perfection. A fine white, 



5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; .^4.00 per 100. 



VIOLA CORNUTA PURPUREA, 

 OR, G. WERMIG. 



A variety of the tufted Pansy, which in general appearance so closely 

 resembles the Princess of Wales Violet as to make it a splendid substitute 

 for the latter during the summer months when these are not to be had. 20 

 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



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. 



Double Russian. Fine large, double, deep purple flowers of exquisite 

 fragrance. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Blanda {Sweet ^Miite Violet). Our native single white violet, faintly- 

 sweet scented. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Pedata (Birds 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 loyal purple; lower petals almost white. 15 cts. each;. $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



^WALLFLO\%ERS. 



The old favorite fragrant Wallflower; mixed 

 colors, including yellow, brown, etc. 15 cts. 

 each; $I..50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



VUCCA (Adam*. Needle), 



Filamentosa. Among hardy orna- 

 mental foliage and flowering plants 

 this can be classed at the head of 

 the list. Its broad, sword-like 

 foliage and 5 to 6 feet tall, branched 

 spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, 

 creamy-white flowers during June 

 and July make it an effective plant 

 for all positions. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Filamentosa Variegata. Identi- 

 cal with the above excepting that 

 the foliage is beautifully and dis- 

 tinctly margined with creamy white; 

 a rare and most efiective plant. 

 (See cut). $1.00 each. 



Wallflower. 



Yucca Filamentosa Vakikgata. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



