The Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. 
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ADAM'S NEEDLE. Perfectly hardy in exposed locations. 
JSeeclle* 
Yucca ftlaitigntosa 
THE only strictly hardy member of this interesting class of decorative 
plants, and it is really one of the most attractive of the order, aside 
from its entire hardiness. The above illustration taken at the Nursery 
this past summer gives a good idea of the airy effectiveness of the plants 
when in full flower, where a number of plants are grouped together, after 
the plants are well established, these flower heads often reach six to seven 
feet in height, bearing in great freedom these pure white pendant lilies. 
Hardly a garden plan but where they can be arranged effectively^ The 
flowering season is July and August, a season of comparative scarcity of 
effective blooming garden material. As desirable a plant as this Yucca is 
in bloom, it is only one of its good points, as its foliage is quite evergreeiv 
remaining, even in very exposed situations, unaffected in the severest 
weather, and as the character of its growth is so very different from any 
other hardy garden plant we have, it always forms a strong and pleasing 
contrast. Again, this Yucca thrives in very light sandy soil and can be 
established in rocky dry places often with telling effect. While it is one of 
the easiest of plants to transplant, we advise having the tops cut well back 
at time of planting and will do so here at the Nursery before sending them 
out unless requested to the contrary. 
prices. 
Very heavy clumps, $1.00 to $5-00 each. 
Good stocky clumps, Each, $0.50 Per 10, $4.00 Per 100, $30.00 
Well established, Each, .25 Per 10, 2.00 Per 100, 10.00 
The many ways that hardy herbaceous plants can be effectively used 
in even a small city garden are so apparent that with a knowledge of their 
habits one can make very beautiful effects. For the convenience of those 
wishing us to make selections for them for special purposes, we offer col- 
lections at special prices. See Herbaceous Plants. 
See page 1 for terms and special discounts. 
