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A PAIR OF EXTRA FINE HARDY PERENNIALS 

 Double-flowering Gypsophila "Bristol Fairy" 



(Illustrated In color on opposite page.) 



The well-known double-flowering Gypsophila Paniculata, when first introduced, was quite a sensational novelty, and is still one of 

 the most valuable hardy garden plants, with its great panicles of white flowers so indispensable for cutting in July and August. 



In Bristol Fairy, we have a wonderful advance over the aforementioned sort, a plant not only of greater vigor, producing much 

 larger (2 to 3 feet high) panicles of flowers, in which the individual bloom also is considerably larger, and of purer white color, but it also 

 possesses the advantage of flowering more or less continuously throughout the summer, new branches of bloom appearing after the first 

 flush of flowers has passed, if these are cut away when through blooming. Strong Roots, SO cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Salvia Pitcheri (Blue Meadow Sage) 



This species (illustrated in color on the opposite page), comes from the wilds of Colorado, and is one of the most attractive of our 

 native plants. A true blue flower, with a long season of bloom, August, September and October, thriving in any situation and almost 

 without care. The flowers of deepest indigo-blue are borne with the greatest profusion on long slender stalks 3 to 4 feet high and blooming 

 at a time when blue flowers are not plentiful makes it a most noteworthy addition to any garden planting. This variety is extremely 

 hardy and winters over in any part of the country without protection. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Veronica (Speedwell) 



Amethystina Royal Blue. RLh gentian blue; June and July; 2 feet. 



— True Blue. A splendid rich dark blue; June and July; 2 feet. 

 Incana. Bright silvery foliage, blue flowers; July and August; 1 foot. 

 Longifolia Subsessilis {Japanese Speedwell). The showiest and best of 



the Speedwells; forms a bushy plant 2 to 3 feet high, with long dense spikes 

 of deep blue flowers from the middle of July to early in September. 

 Repens. A useful rock or carpeting plant, with light-blue flowers; May. 

 Rupestris. A fine rock plant growing 3 to 4 inches high; thickly matted 

 deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a cloud of bright blue flowers; 

 May. 



Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about \\ feet high, producing 

 long spikes of bright blue flowers in June and July. 



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



— Rosea. Spikes of delicate pink flowers. 



Trehani. A pretty rock plant forming a golden carpet, covered in early 



May with deep gentian-blue flowers. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set 



of 10 sorts, $2.00. 



Violas or Tufted Pansies 



Very popular bedding plants. While the flowers are not as large 

 as Pansies, they continue in bloom throughout the entire season 

 from early spring until late in the autumn, making them a 

 valuable addition to any garden and especially desirable for 

 mass effect. 

 Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. 

 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 

 White Perfection. A fine white. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



New Violas 



Apricot Queen. A rich shade of apricot, orange towards the center, a 



splendid pleasing color combination. 

 Jersey Gem. Undoubtedly the most valuable bedding Viola yet introduced, 

 perfectly suited to our climatic conditions and which will succeed in any 

 good garden soil in a sunny position, blooming practically without a break 

 from early May to the end of the season. The plant is of compact sturdy 

 habit of growth, its flowers pure violet, without the slightest shading and 

 borne on good stems about 6 inches long. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis 



Wallflowers 



The old fragrant favorite; mixed colors, including yellow, brown, 

 etc.; May; 12 to 15 inches. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



YuCCa (Adam's Needle) 



Filamentosa. Broad sword-like foliage and 5 to 6 feet tall, 

 branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy white 

 flowers during June and July make it an effective plant for all 

 positions. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hardy Violets 



Double Russian. This is not suited for forcing under glass, but 

 is perfectly hardy and a gem for the garden or hardy border, 

 producing in early spring great masses of fine large, double, deep 

 purple flowers of exquisite fragrance. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pedata (Bird's Foot Violet). A native variety with finely cut 

 foliage and showy blue flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Pedata Bicolor (Painted Bird's Foot Violet). A variety of 

 which the upper petals are of a rich purple, the lower ones nearly 

 white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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