VAL,ERIANA (Spurred Flower). 



Coccinea { Valerian). An old-fashioned perennial, bearing iwimerous showy heads 

 of reddish flowers from June to October; 2 feet. 



— Alba. A white-flowered form. 



Officinalis [Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy rose-pink heads of flow- 

 ers during June and July, with strong heliotrope odor. 



15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz.; $1000 per 100. 



TERBASCUM (MuUein,. 



feet 



Vfrcnica Longifolia Subsessilis. 



V Oiympicum. Large silvery-white foliage and spikes of yellow flowess 6 



high, fuly to September. 

 \i Phoeniceum, Purplish flowers on spikes Ij- feet high ; very pretty. May-June. 

 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



VERNONIA (Iron Weed). 



vArkansana. A strong-growing perennial, 5 feet high, suitable for the back of the 

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

 August to October. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



VERONICA (Speedwell). 



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

 Uentianoides Variegata, Pretty, creamy white and green variegated foliage 



and violet-blue flowers in June and July; 1^ feet. 

 Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue flowers, July and 



August ; 1 foot. 

 Longifolia Subsessilis. A pretty species with blue flowers, produced on spikes 

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

 J ]ier doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



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

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



V Prostrata. Dwarf and spreading, only 4 inthes high ; deep blue flowers in May 



and lune. 

 I Repens, A trailing variety covered during May with blue flowers. 



V Rosea. -A. most desirable variety, bearing laright rose flowers; 1-J feet. 

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



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

 Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about 1-J feet high, producing long 

 spikes of bright blue flowers. 



•■ VINCA (Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle). 



riinor. 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,; |6.00 per 100. 



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



Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August; 



3 to 5 feet. 



Price.— 15 cls. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100, ex- 

 cept where noted. Set of 13 varieties, $1.75. 



VIOI^AS OR TUFTED PANSIES (vioia comuta). 



The improved forms of Viola Comuta are one of the important bedding plants throughout Great Britain and the Co»tinent of 

 Europe. They are but little known here, but are certain to become general favorites. If jjlanted 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 will make them welcome additions to any garden. 

 Admiration. Soft purple-lilac with dark blotch. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 

 Papilio. Violei lilac, with dark eye. 

 White Perfection. A fine white. 



5 cts. each; 50 cis, per doz.; $4,00 per 100. 



MARUV VIOI.ETS, 



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

 civered with flowers in early spring. 

 Pedata {Bird's-foot Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and showy blue 



(lowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz; $6.00 per 100. 

 — Bicolor. .\n 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 tmrple flowers of exquisite fragrance. 



10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz, 



IVALI^FLOliVERS. 



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

 15 cts. each; $1,.50 per doz.; $10,00 per 100, 



YUCCA (.VdaniVs Needle). 

 FilamentOSa. .Xmong hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants this can be 

 classed at the head of tlie list. Its Lroad, 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. Yucca. 







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For new and rare Hardy Perennials see pages 103 to 112. 



