3^, C» Louctt, Little Siltjer, 1^. 3! 



HARDY VIOLETS. 



Viola. 



DOUBLE E>"GLISH.— Sometimes called Double Russian 

 Violets. The popular double, hardy variety. Very double, 

 dark purple and exceedingly fragrant flowers. Prefers 

 partial shade. 



COBNTTl. Alpixe or Horned Viowt. (6 inches.) — 

 The plants form low, dense tufts of dark green, glossy 

 foliage and throw up numerous single, light blue or white 

 fragrant flowers from May until September. 



Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.G0. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 



Adam's Xeedle. Spanish Bayonet. 

 Unique, picturesque and very useful for grouping upon 

 the lawn, in the perennial border and for planting with 

 shrubbery. Has long, sword-like evergreen leaves with 

 hairy filaments and during July it throws up stout flower 

 stalks four to five feet high with great panicles of large, 

 drooping, lily-like creamy white flowers. It is entirely 

 hardy and succeeds everj-where — even upon light, sandy 

 soil. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



Yucca aiamentosa. 



Hardy Ornamental Grasses. 



The roots of all, except those of the Arrhenatherum, F&5tuca and Phalaris, are too large to be sent by mail. 



ABBHENATHEBrM BULBOSUM TlBEEGAirM. (6 to 8 

 inches.) — A pretty dwarf grass growing in tufts and with 

 very pretty white and green leaves. Each, 25c; doz., 

 $2.50. 



ABrVDO DO>'AX. Great Reed.— A superb, stately reed, 

 resembling Bamboo in its size and beauty. It is generally 

 hardy and, in a favorable season and on rich moist soil, 

 will grow to twelve or fifteen feet in height. Especially 

 valuable for ornamental plantir.g by lakes and ponds. 

 Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



DONAX VABEEGATA.— A variety of the above with 

 leaves distinctly and prettily variegated with creamy white. 

 Grows 6 to 8 feet. Each, 25c; doz., $2.50. 



EULALIA. 



GBACILLDIA. Japan Rush. (6 feet.)— A rery grace- 

 ful and airy, tall growing grassj very narrow foliage, 

 beautiful deep green with silvery-white midrib. 



Eulalia Japonica tariegata. 



JAPOMCA. — Five to six feet with broad, deep green 

 leaves which curve gracefully downward. In autumn, 

 each of the many tall stems is surmounted with a large 

 feathery tuft or plume, which is attractive upon the plant 

 and useful for winter bouquets. 



JAPOMCA V.ABIEGATA. (4 to 5 feet.)— A form of the 

 above having leaves distinctly striped with white and more 

 or less tinted with pink and yellow. Very ornamental and 

 valuable. ("See cut.) 



JAPOMCA ZEBBLVA. Zeb:-,a Grass. (4 to 5 feet.)— A 

 curious, variegated form, having broad bands of light 

 yellow across the light green leaves at regular intervals. 

 Handsome as a specimen and valuable for grouping. 



Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. A set of 4 for 50c. 



Clumps, each, 30c; doz., $3.00. A set of 4 for $1.00. 



FESirCA GLAUCA. Blue Fescue.— An exquisitely love- 

 ly grass for edging. Its silky, hair-like leaves are bright 

 silvery blue and are produced in dense tufts. It is of 

 dwarf habit, growing but 5 or 6 inches high. Each, 12c; 

 doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



PHALABIS ABUNDESACEA PICTA. Ribbon Grass. Gar. 

 dener's Garter. — Exceedingly effective and indispensable 

 in ornamental planting. The foliage is abundant, deep 

 green, distinctly variegated with pure white in longitudinal 

 stripes, presenting a very charming appearance. It should 

 be largely planted. Especially useful for edging and as a 

 border for flower beds; particularly large groupings of 

 Cannas and similar plants. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, 

 S6.00. 



Hale Co., Texas, May 2, 1911. 

 Plants received yesterday in good condition and are 

 very satisfactory. (Mrs.) C. H. Patton. 



Lincoln Co., N. C, Nov. 3, 1911. 

 The goods are splendid. W. E. Grigg. 



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