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MAMMOTH 



VERBENAS. 



We offer 12 of the most distinct 

 varieties of these useful bedding 

 plants. All are of the mammoth 

 or large-flowered type, which we 

 have been selecting and improving 

 for nfany years; the colors range 

 through all the different shades of 

 scarlet, purple, crimson, pink, blue, 

 white, etc. (See cut.) 8 cts. each ; 

 75 cts. per doz.; |5.00 per 100. 

 Ready March 1st. 



VIBURNUM. 



Tinus. A pretty greenhouse 

 shrub, commonly known as Lau- 

 rustinus, producing large trusses 

 of white flowers early in the 

 spring. 30 cts. and 50 cts. each. Mammoth Verbena. 



VINCA. 



Major VarJegata. One of the very best vase plants. Leaves glossy green, 

 broadly margined creamy-white ; blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; §1,50 per doz. 



VRIESIA. 



Splendens. A beautiful Bro- 

 miliad with light green foliage, 

 transversely marked with 

 brownish black bars, as shown 

 in the illustration. It throws up 

 a tall spike of brilliant scarlet 

 bracts, from which the yellow 

 flowers are produced. The 

 rich coloring of the bracts con- 

 tinues for a long time. An ex- 

 cellent house plant in every 

 way, as it does not suffer from 

 a dry atmosphere. (See cut.) 

 Veiesia Splendens., 50 Cts. each. 



TROP^5EOI.UM PHCEBE. 



A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing 

 flowers throughout the winter and summer seasons, of a deep 

 golden-yellow, with a rich crimson-feathered blotch in eachsege- 

 ment, outer edges notched or scalloped ; the whole forming into 

 an exquisitely-shaped blossom. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



DOUBI.E VIOLETS. 



The Double Violets, with the exception of the Russian, which 

 is perfectly hardy, require the protection of a cold frame in the 

 winter. 



Lady Hume Campbell. A fine double blue. 

 riarie Louise. Deep blue, double ; fragrant, 

 Swanley White. Large double, pure white. 

 Double Russian. Perfectly hardy, double blue, deliciously 



fragrant, deep in color, and very free-flowering. 



Maxnxnoth-flo^vering; Single Violets. 



The large-flowering Single Violets, of which the variety known 

 as California was the forerunner, has been brought to ahigh point 

 of perfection in the varieties offered below, and has placed them 

 in equal favor with the double sorts, and as their culture is much 

 simpler, we strongly recommend the 

 amateurs to confine themselves entirely 

 to this class, unless the facilities are at 

 hand to give the double varieties the 

 special treatment which they require. 

 Admiral Avellan. A French va- 

 riety with entirely distinct, bright 

 reddish flowers ; of large size ; very 

 fraijrant. 

 La France. Rich violet blue; a 

 strong grower and very free-flower- 

 ing; deliciously scented. 

 Luxonne. Rich but soft violet purple, 

 with stout stems; 9 to 12 inches long 

 and very sweet. 

 Princess of Wales. Another grand 

 variety, not quite as large as Luxonne 

 and a shade lighter in color ; in- 

 tensely fragrant. 

 Price : Any of the above Double or 

 Single Violets, 

 10 cts. each ; 



Luxonne Violet. 



VIOLET CULTURE. A most exhaustive work on the subject. Price, $1.50, postpaid. 



