GENEVA, NEW YORK 
Tritoma • Kniphofia 
A stately genus of liliaceous plants, forming tufts 
of long, broad, fleshy, grass-like leaves, from the 
midst of which are thrown up numerous stout stems 
bearing spikes of scarlet and yellow (lowers, common- 
ly known as the “Red-hot Poker,” “Flame Flower,” 
or “Torch Plant.” They will grow in almost any soil 
or situation, and are invaluable late in the autumn. 
They are seen to the best advantage at the back of 
the mixed border, in large clumps among shrubs 
After flowering they should be lifted and wintered in 
the cellar in boxes of earth. 
Tritoma glaucescens. Large spikes of vermilion- 
scarlet flowers when in bud, shading to orange; ex- 
ceeding free-blooming; one of the very best. 25 cts. 
T. nobilis. The grandest of the group; immense 
spikes of orange-red flowers on stems 6 to 7 feet long, 
blooming from August to December. 35 cts. 
T. uvaria grandiflora. 3 ft. September and Octo- 
ber. Spikes of scarlet flowers, shading to orange. 15 
cts. each, $1.20 for to. 
T. Pfitzerii. 4 ft. August to October. Produces 
extra-fine spikes of orange-scarlet flowers, with long, 
protruding anthers. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
Trollius • Globe Flower 
Trollius Caucasicus flore pleno. 18 to 24 in. Large 
double flowers; deep orange; very desirable. 20 cts. 
each, $1.50 for 10. 
T. Europaeus. 18 in. A valuable border perennial, 
with large, globular, lemon-colored, butter-cuplike 
flowers on long stems. Grows in almost any soil. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
T. giganteus. 18 in. May. A very tall form of this 
species. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
T., Orange Globe. 2 ft. A strong, sturdy grower, 
with large, globular flowers, of a rich, deep, glowing 
orange. Free-blooming. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Tunica 
Tunica saxifraga. 6 in. June to August. A good 
rock plant, with quantities of small, rosy white flow- 
ers and delicate foliage. Fine for edging. 20c. each, 
$1.50 for 10, $12 per too. 
Uniola • Spike Grass 
Uniola latifolia. A handsome native grass, grow- 
ing 3 to 4 feet, forming large clumps, with graceful, 
drooping panicles, valuable for effect and for cutting. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for to 
Uvularia • Bellwort 
Uvularia grandiflora. 10 to 18 in. April to June. 
Pale yellow, bell-shaped flowers; grows in shade. 
20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Valeriana • Valerian 
Valeriana officinalis. 4 ft. June. Large trusses of 
light lavender flowers, fragrant and showy foliage. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
Veronica • Speedwell 
A splendid family of hardy plants, and all hand- 
some, especially V. subsessilis. 
Veronica amethystina. 12 in. June. One of the 
best. Flowers amethyst-blue, on short spikes. 15c. 
each, $1.20 for 10. 
Tritoma Pfitzerii 
VERONICA, continued 
V. gentianoides. 12 in. May. Pale blue, with 
azure foliage, glossy and broad. 25 cts. 
V., var. folia variegata. A pretty, variegated form 
of the above. 30 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
V. incana. 12 in. June and July. Deep blue 
flowers, grayish foliage; good for edging. 15 cts. 
each, $1.20 for 10. 
V. longifolia subsessilis. 2 ft. August and Septem- 
ber. This is not only the best of this family, but one 
of the finest hardy perennials yet introduced. Flow- 
ers in dense, erect spikes, a foot in length, and from 
4 to 5 inches in circumference, of a deep, rich blue. 
It is perfectly hardy, and can be recommended. 20c. 
each, $1.50 for 10. 
V. officinalis (Speedwell). 4 to 6 in. May to July. 
A spreading, trailing plant with bright foliage and 
dense racemes of showy blue flowers. This plant 
grows so easily and blooms so continuously that it 
cannot be too strongly recommended. Fine for cut- 
ting. 20 cts. each, Si. 50 for 10. 
V. repens. May. Very dwarf and flowers white 
and showy. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for to. 
V. rupestris. 4 in. May and June. Creeping habit, 
and one of the best we have for carpeting rockeries or 
bare places. Flowers showy blue, in dense spikes. 
An excellent plant. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
V. spicata. 2 to 3 ft. June to August. Long spikes 
of small, blue flowers. Flowering habit constant! 
One of the best. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
V., var. alba. 2 to 2 J ft. June and July. A snowy 
white form of the above. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
V. Virginica. 5 ft. August. Tall-growing, ivith 
large and noticeably distinct spikes of white flowers. 
15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
Vernonia • Ironweed 
Vernonia Noveboracensis. 5 ft. Tall and vigor- 
ous growth, and good in back of borders. Intense 
purple flowers in large heads. 20c. ea., $1.50 for to. 
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