(5) HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS= | 
VWVALERIANA (Spurred Flower). 
Coccinea (Valerian). An old-fashioned perennial, bearing numerous showy heads 
of reddish flowers from June to October; 2 feet. 
-—— Alba. A white-flowered form. 
Oificinalis (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.; $10.00 per 100. 
WVWERBASCUM cutein). 
Olympicum, Large silvery-white foliage and spikes of yellow flowers 6 feet 
high. July to September. 
Pheeniceum, Purplish flowers on spikes 14 feet high; very pretty. May—June. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
WERNONIA (iron Weed). 
Arkansana. 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. 
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 the entire summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; 2 feet. 
Pectinata. Fine for the rockery; masses of blue flowers in May. 
Prostrata, Dwarf and spreading, only 4 inches high; deep blue flowers in May 
and June. 
Ronse: A trailing variety covered during May with blue flowers. 
Rosea. A most desirable variety, bearing bright rose flowers; 14 feet. 
Rupestris. A fine rock plant, growing 8 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 14 feet high, producing long 
spikes of bright blue flowers. 
VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. 
WINCA (Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle). | — Alba, A white-flowered form of the above. 
Minor, An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is | Virgimica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August: 
used extensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and 3 to 5 feet. 
trees, or on graves where it is too shady for other plants to Price.—15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100, ex- 
thrive. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. $8.00 per 100. cept where noted. Set of 12 varieties, $1.65. 
VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES (Viola Cornuta). 
The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are one of the important bedding plants throughout Creat Britain and the Continent of 
Europe. They are but little known here, but are certain to become general favorites. If planted 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. Violet lilac, with dark eye. 
White Perfection. A fine white. 
5 cts, each; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
HARDY VIOLETS. 
The varieties listed below, while not suited for forcing, are perfectly hardy, and are 
covered with flowers in early spring. 
Pedata (Sira’s-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 royal 
purple; lower petals almost white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 10. 
Double Russian. Fine large double deep purple flowers of exquisite fragrance. 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
WALLFLOWERS. 
The old favorite fragrant wallflower; mixed colors, including yellow, brown, etc. 
15 cts. each: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
WUCCA (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 tall, branched 
spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and July make 
itan effective plant for all positions. (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
Yucca. 
Iceland Poppies are showy and satisfactory. Seecolored plate and offer on page= 154. 
