J.T.LOVETT, LITTLE J[LVEIV.,N.J 



VERONICA. 



Speedwell. 



Veronica longifolia suhsessilis. 



. AMETHYSTINA, (2 feet.)— Thickly branching with a 

 profusion of showy spikes of Amethyst-blue flowers in 

 July and August and dark green foliage. 



INCANA. Hoary Speedwell — Especially valuable for 

 rockwork, it grows but six to twelve inches high, has 

 pretty silver-gray foliage and numerous small spikes of 

 deep blue flowers throughout the summer. 



LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. Blue Jay Flower.— 

 Beyond question the most brilliant, beautiful and best 

 perennial, giving blue flowers. It is among the very most 

 valuable of all perennials, and too much can scarcely be 

 said in commending it. It is extremely hardy, thrives 

 on all soils and in all locations, and from early in May 

 until the middle of September — the season the Blue Jay is 

 to be seen in the tree tops — this variety produces a verit- 



able cloud of tall spikes a foot long that completely cover 

 the plant. The foliage too, is attractive ; its leaves being 

 numerous, large and dark green. A mass of it presents a 

 sight never to be forgotten. (See cut.) 



RUPESTRIS. — A charming little creeping species grow- 

 ing but 3 or 4 inches high. It forms a dense mat of 

 deep green foliage, which is completely covered in spring 

 with bright blue flowers. It is very effective and largely 

 used in rock planting. 



SPICATA. — A variety of one to two feet, producing in 

 summer a wealth of bright, deep blue flowers in graceful 

 spikes. 



Field clumps, each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. Set 

 of five varieties for 60c. 



From 2J4 inch pots, each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



TRADESCANTIA. 



VIRGINICA. 



Widow's Tears. — 

 An old-fashioned 

 favorite, valued for 

 the deep violet- 

 blue color of its 

 soft, velvety flow- 

 ers, which are pro- 

 duced in clusters 

 of from three to 

 five from early 

 summer until 

 frost. Foliage at- 

 tractive and effective, having the appearance of a strong 

 growing grass. 



VIRGINICA ROSEA. — Identical with the above ex- 

 cept in color of flowers, which are of a deep red or purple 

 color. 



Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



TROLLIUS. 



Globe Flower. 

 EUROPEUS. (2 feet.) — Almost round, bright yellow 

 flowers, 2 inches in diameter, from May until August. 

 Finely cut foliage; deservedly popular. Each, 15c- doz., 

 $1.50. 



VERNONIA 



Iron Weed. 



NOVEBORACENSIS (Jamesii). 5 feet— A showy 

 native, excellent for planting with shrubbery and for 

 grouping at the back of the border. Produces, from 

 August to October, large heads of rich deep purple 

 flowers. Of strong growth; prefers a moist situation. 

 Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



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