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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



VERONICA. 



Speedwell. 



Veronica longifolia subsessilis. 



AMETHYSTIM. (2 feet.)— Thickly branching with a 

 profusion of showy spikes of Amethyst-blue flowers in 

 July and August and dark green foliage. 



IXCA>'A. Hoary Speedwell. (6 to 12 inches.) — Espe- 

 cially valuable for rock-work. Has pretty silver-gray 

 foliage and numerous small spikes of deep blue flowers 

 throughout the summer. 



LOXGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. Blue Jay Flower. (2 to 

 feet.) — 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 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 veritable cloud of tall spikes a foot long that 

 completely cover the plant. The foliage, too, is attrac- 

 tive; its leaves being numerous, large and dark green. 

 A mass of it presents a sight never to be forgotten. 

 (See cut.) 



RXJPESTRIS. — 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. 



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



One each of the 5 varieties for 60c. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. 



Adam's Needle. 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 everywhere — even upon light, sandy 

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



Hardy Ornamental Grasses 



The roots of all, except those of the Festuca and 

 ARUNDO DONAX. 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 planting by lakes and ponds. 

 —DONAX VARIEGATA.— A variety of the above with 

 leaves distinctly and prettily variegated with creamy- 

 white. Grows 6 to 8 feet. 



Each, 20c; doz.. $2.00. 

 EEIAMHUS RAVENXAE. Hardy Pampas or Plume 

 Grass. — Resembles very much the beautiful exotic Pam- 

 pas Grass. It grows to great height, 9 to 12 feet, and 

 throws up vast numbers of reed-like stems, each of which 

 is surmounted with large, wavy silvery plumes. Each, 

 20c; doz.. $2.00. 



EULALIA GRACILLIMA. Japan Rush. (6 feet.)— A 

 very graceful and airy, tall growing grass; very narrow 

 foliage, beautiful deep green with silvery-white midrib. 

 — JAPONICA. — 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 TARIEGATA. (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 orna- 

 mental and valuable. (See cut.) 



— JAPONICA ZEBRINA. Zebra 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. 



Phalaris, are too large to he sent by mail. 



FESTUCA GLATJCA. 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. 



PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA 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, 

 $6.00. 



Eulalia Japonica variegata. 



