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NGIFOL1A SUBSESSILIS. 



VINCA (Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle). 



Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is 

 used extensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and 

 trees, or on graves where it is too shady for other plants to 

 thrive. 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz. ; 68.00 per 100. 



VERBASCEJI Mullein, 



Panosum. Long spikes of sulphur-yellow flowers; July-Sept.; 6 feet. 

 Phoeniceum. Purplish flowers on spikes 1A feet high; very pretty. May-June. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



VER1SOISIA (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; SI. 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. Mrs. H. Rutherfurd Ely says of this fine blue variety: 

 " Should be set out in the spring, so that it may become well established before 

 winter. This plant grows about three feet high, and threvyear-old plants produce 

 eight or ten stalks, bearing a long spike of deep blue flowers. Veronica Longi- 

 folia Subsessilis begins to bloom in mid- July and continues flowering for a month. 

 It requires only good garden soi> and watering in dry weather; but if a little Lone 

 meal is dug about the plants early in May, the spikes of bloom will be much finer. 

 Veronica is perfectly healthy, and if covered in late autumn with stable litter is 

 quite hardy." 



Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; '1 feet. 



Pectinata. Fine for the rockery; masses of .blue flowers in May. 



Prostrata. Dwarf and spreading; deep blue flowers in May and June; 4 inches. 



Repens. A trailing variety, covered during May with blue flowers. 



Rosea. A most desirable variety, bearing bright-rose flowers; ].> feet. 



Rupestris. A fine rock plant, growing 3 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 1 ', feet high, producing long 

 spikes of bright blue flowers. 



— Alba. A white-flowered form of the above. 

 Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August; 

 3 to 5 feet. 



Price. — 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 of 12 varieties. $1.50. 



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VIISCETOXICEJI (Mosquito riant - 

 Japonicum. An interesting plant from Japan, with small white flowers in summer, which attracts and kills insects. The foliage 

 is dark green and almost evergreen. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES 



The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are one of the important bedding plants 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, with dark blotch. I Papilio. Violet, with dark eye. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. | White Perfection. A fine white. 

 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; £4.00 per 100. 



HARDY VIOLETS. 



The varieties listed below are not suited for forcing under glass; they are perfectly 

 hardy, and when grown in the open border are covered with flowers in early sprint;. 

 Pedata (Bird's fool Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and showy 



blue flowers. 10 cts. each; §1.00 per dor.. ; $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; S]. 50 per doz. ; §10.00 per 100. 

 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. 



YUCCA (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 it an 

 effective plant for all positions. (Seecut.) 25c. each; * 2. 50 per doz. ; §15.00 per 100. Ywcca, 





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A complete Index of the Common or Popular names of flowers is given on page 3. 



