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VERONICA. Speedwell. 



Incema. — Espe- 

 cially valuable for 

 rock work, grow- 

 ing only from six 

 t o tweh e inches 

 high. The foliage 

 i s o f a beautiful 

 silvery grey, and 

 the flowers are 

 deep blue, on num- 

 erous small spikes 

 throughout S u m- 

 mer. Each, 12c.; 

 doz.. .^1.25. 



Longifolia s u b - 

 sessilis. — A truly 

 grand variety, 

 thri\ ing and 

 blooming with the 

 greatest profusion 

 in all soils and lo- 

 cations. The flow- 

 ers are exquisitely 

 beautiful and of a 

 rich, deep blue 

 color, borne in 

 dense, erect spikes 

 a foot long through- 

 out August and 

 September, com- 

 pletely covering 

 the plant. Foliage 

 large, dark green 

 and handsome. 

 It is one of the most 

 beautiful of border 

 plants, and by far 

 the finest of all the Veronicas. Splendid for cut 

 flowers. ^See illustration.) Each, 15c. ; doz., $1.50. 



Rupestris. — A charming little creeping species, 

 not exceeding four to six inches in height, forming 

 a dense, deep green mat of foliage, completely 

 covered with bright blue flowers in Spring and 

 beautifully effective. One of the very finest for 

 rockwork. Each, 12c.; doz., $1.25. 



Spicata. — A grand Summer bloomer, with bushy 

 plant and a great profusion of beautiful bloom. 

 The flowers are borne on numerous, erect stems in 

 graceful spikes, and of a most beautiful, rich, deep 

 blue color. Superb for the border. From one to 

 two feet high Each, 10c. ; doz., $1.00. 



HARDY GRASSES. 



Almost indispensable in the ornamental plant- 

 ing of grounds, and when properly used the effects 

 produced are wonderfully pleasing. They may be 

 planted in masses or as single specimens, and al- 

 ways with the most satisfactory results. They are 

 highly ornamental, and many nooks and corners 

 on the lawn and elsewhere may be rendered very 

 attractive by the use of them. 



Euledia gracillima univittata ^Japa^i Rush). — A 

 very graceful and airy, tall-growing grass; verv- 

 narrow foliage, beautiful deep green with silvery- 

 white midrib. Highly decorative. 



Eulalia Japonica variegata. — to 6 ft.) One of 

 the handsomest and finest, with tall, narrow leaves 

 striped white and green longitudinally. In Autumn 

 it bears great numbers of tufts or plumes on tall 

 spikes, which, when ripe, resemble ostrich feathers 

 and form useful ornaments for the house when 

 dried. 



Eul&lia Japonica Zebrina \ Zebra Grass >. — (o to 

 6 ft. ) A superb variegated form of the above, 

 similar to it in habit and growth, but with' broad 

 vellow bands across the green leaves at regular 



V. Longifolia sub sessilis. 



Eulalia Japonica Zebri7ia. 



interval. The expanded flower-spikes are the same. 

 Exceedingly handsome and decorative; unsur- 

 passed for lawn or borders. (See illustration.^ 

 Each. ]2c.; doz., $1.25. Clumps, each. 25c.; 

 doz., $2.50. 



Phalaris Arundinacea Picta {Ribbon Grass \. — 

 Exceedingly effective and attractive and indis- 

 pensable in ornamental 

 planting. The foliage is 

 very abundant, deep 

 green, beautifully varie- 

 gated with pure white in 

 longitudinal stripes, pre- 

 senting a very charming 

 appearance. It should be 

 largelv planted. Each, 

 10c. ; 'doz.. $1.00: 100, 

 $5.00. 



UNIOLA LATI- 

 FOLIA. 



Seaside Oats. — An at- 



tractive. ornamental 

 grass, of very graceful 

 appearance when furn- 

 ished with its abundant 

 drooping panicles of 

 large, flat seed-pods, 

 swaying gently in the 



breeze. 1 8 ft. ) Useful for making Winter bouquets 

 when dried. Each. 12c.; doz.. si. 25. 



