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HARDy PERENNIAL PIANTS 



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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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 



Minor Aurea. A golden variegated variety in which the dark green 

 foliage is distinctly edged and mottled with golden yellow; very pretty 

 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz. 



VIOLAS, or TUFTED PANSIES 



(Viola Cornuta) 



The improved forms of Viola Cornuta arc rapidly growing in favor. 

 They flower continuously for nearly eight months in the year; and while 

 their (lowers are not so large as those of the Pansy, their bright colors and 



oriferousness make them welcome additions to any garden. 

 Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 



Papilio. Violet, with dark eye; the most effective for massing. 

 White Perfection. A fine white. 



. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 



Veronica Longifoli.^ Subsessilis 



VERONICA (Speedwell) 



Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers in June 



and July; 2 ft. 

 Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes 



of amethyst-blue flowers; July and Aug- 

 ust; 1 foot. 

 Longifolia Subsessilis (Japanese Spcedwdl). 



The showiest and best of the Speedwells; 



forms a bushy plant 2 to 3 feet high, with long 



dense spikes of deep blue flowers from the 



middle of July to early in September. (See cut.) 

 Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to Septem 

 Pectinata. Trailing habit, fine for the rockery, masse 



blue flowers in May. Wallflower 



Repens. A useful rock or carpeting plant, with light-blue flowers. 

 Rupestris. A fine rock plant growing 3 to 4 inches high; thickly matted deep green 



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



— Alba. A white flowering form of Rupestris. 



Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about \\ feet high, producing long spikes of 

 bright blue flowers in June and July. 



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



— Rosea. Spikes of delicate pink flowers. 



Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers during July and August; 3 to 4 feet. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 12 sorts, 



HARDY VIOLETS 



Double Russian. This is not suited for forcing under glass, 



but is perfectly hardy and a gem for the garden or hardy border, 



producing in early spring great masses of fine large, double, deep purple 



flowers of exquisite fragrance. 



Pedata (Bird's Foot Violcl). A native variety with finely cut foliage and showy 



blue flowers. 

 Pedata Bicolor (Painted Bird's Foot Violet). A variety in which the upper 

 petals arc of a rich purple the lower ones nearly white. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



WALLFLOWERS 



The old fragrant favorite; mixed colors, including 

 ow, brown, etc. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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 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. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



$2.50. 



PLANS OF HARDY BORDERS 



We have a leaflet showing several plans, together with list of suitable plants for posi- 

 tions in sun or shade. Copies free on request. 



Yucca 



