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TRIXOMA (Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). 



Splendid summer and lall-flowering plants, with stately flower scapes antl 



magnificent dense terminal spikes of high-colored flowers, familiarly known on 



account of their shape and glowing colors as the " Red-hot Poker" plant. 



Pfitzerii. A grand improvement on Tritoma Uvaria Grandijlora. The 



flower spikes, which are produced with considerable more freedom than in 



the old variety, are of gigantic size, frequently 42 feet high, with heads ol 



bloom over 12 inches long, of a rich orange-scarlet, shading to salmon-rose 



on the edge ; a first-class acquisition. (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. 



Uvaria Grandiflora. Orange-red flowers. _ 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



VERONICA (Speedwell). 



Most desirable hardy plants, the tall-growing sorts being admirably adapted 

 to the border, while the dwarf varieties are excellent rock plants. 

 Candida. Greyish white foliage, with blue flowers during July and August; 



2 feet. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Loiigifolia Subsessilis. A pretty 

 species with blue flowers, produced in 

 spikes a foot long, continuing in bloom 

 the entire summer and fall ; one of the 

 most desirable; 2 feet high. (See cut.) 

 25 cts. each ; $250 per doz. 



Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with 

 spikes of amethyst-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Rosea. A most desirable variety, be.nring 

 bright rose-colored flowers all summer ; 

 18 inches high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



Spicata. An elegant border plant, grow- 

 ing about 3 feet high, producing long 

 spikes of bright blue flowers, the spikes 

 lengthening with age ; last for weeks. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



— Alba. A white-flowered form of the 

 above. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



— Vai'ieg'ata. Gold and green varie- 

 gated foliage and spikes of blue flowers 

 during July and August. A charming 

 plant, growing 18 inches high. 25 cts. 

 each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Kupestris. A fine rock plant, growing 



3 or 4 inches high, thickly matted deep 

 green foliage, completely hidden in spring 

 under a cloud of bright blue flowers. 15 

 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Set of 8 Veronicas, $1.25. 



"VINCA (Periwinkle). 



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.; §8 00 per 100. „ 



^ Tritoma Ppitzerii. 



Double Russian Violbt. 



Veronica Subsessilis, 



HARDY VIOI.ETS. 



The varieties listed below, while not. 



suited for forcing, are perfectly hardy, and 



are covered with flowers in early spring. 



Pedata [Bird's-foot Violet). A native 

 variety with finely cut foliage and showy 

 blue flowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 

 doz. 



— Bioolor. An elegant variety of thel 

 preceding, with the upper petals a rich 

 royal purple, lower petals almost white. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Double Kussian. Fine large double 

 deep purple flowers of exquisite fra- 

 grance. (See cut.) 10 cts. each; 11.00 

 per doz. 



Hardy Yellow. A variety whose 

 identity we have been unable to estab- 

 lish. Flowers small, of a pleasing shade 

 of charnois-yellow, produced with such 

 freedom as to completely hide the foli- 

 age. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



YUCCA (Adam's Needle). 

 Filanieiltosa. Among hardy orna- 

 mental 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, droop- 

 ing, creamy-white flowers make it an 

 effective plant for all positions. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Collections of Hardy Perennials. 



12 distinct species, our selection |1 50 



25 " " " " 3 00 



50 " " and varieties, " 5 50 



100 " " " " " 10 00 



HARDY DECORATIVE PI.ANTS. 



We carry a complete line of Bay and Box Trees in finely 

 trained specimens of both the Pyramidal and Standard or Tree- 

 shaped style. Prices on Bays range from §7.50 to $20.00 each, 

 and on Box from $1.50 to $3.00 each. Description, sizes and 

 prices will be sent on application. 



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