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Vinca • Myrtle 
All of a creeping habit, with evergreen foliage and 
bright flowers. All the varieties are finely adapted to 
covering bare spots where grass will not grow, and 
V. minor is more generally used than any other plant, 
growing in very shady places. 
Vinca minor. April to June. Green foliage; strong 
grower; flowers blue. 10 cts. each, 90 cts. for 10, 
$8 per 100. 
V., var. alba. A form of the above, with pure white 
flowers; a most useful and attractive plant. 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10. 
Viola • Violets 
Many of the hardy forms of this dwarf species are 
easily grown in the border and ought to be more 
generally cultivated. 
Viola cornuta. 9 in. April to August. Dark pur- 
ple. 15 cts. each, $1.20 for 10. 
V., var. alba. 6 in. April and May. Large, white- 
flowered variety and constant bloomer. Useful as a 
border plant. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
V., var. Papilio. Very large flowers, violet in color, 
with dark eye. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, S12 per 100. 
V. cucullata. 8 in. April and May. Dark blue 
flowers, freely produced on long stems. 15 cts. each, 
$1.20 for 10. 
V., var. alba. A very fine white form, blooming in 
spring. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
V. pedata (Bird’s Foot Violet). 3 to 6 in. May and 
June. Large lilac flowers and pretty foliage. 20 cts. 
each, $1.50 for 10. 
V., var. Hardy Russian. This is an especially hardy 
variety and stands our winters with no protection 
except a few leaves about the plants. The flowers are 
large, double, and deliciously fragrant. This, with 
V. Wellsiana, the single sort, makes two most desir- 
able hardy violets for general outdoor culture. 15 cts. 
each, $1.20 for 10. 
V., var. Wellsiana. An excellent single form. 15c. 
each, $1.20 for 10. 
Vincetoxicum Japonicum 
Vincetoxicum Japonicum. A new herbaceous 
plant from Japan. The foliage is light green and it 
does not exceed 3 to 4 feet in height. The flowers are 
white and waxy, and freely borne in panicles on the 
long stems, being produced all summer. These 
flowers hold all insects which attempt to suck their 
nectar. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 1 
One plant each, Anemone, Aquilegia, Aster, Campan- 
ula, Chrysanthemum, Delphinium, Lychnis, Papaver, 
Phlox. Pyrethrum. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 2 $1 50 
Same as No. 1, and one each Viola, Vincetoxicum, 
Spirea, Monarda, Lobelia. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 3 $2 00 
Same as Nos. 1, 2, and one each Japan Iris, German 
Iris, Heuchera, Gaillardia, Foxglove. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 4 $3 00 
Contains 36 plants in 15 leading varieties. 
Aquatic 
Brasenia peltata (Water Shield). 15 cts. 
Limnanthemum lacu nosum (Floating Heart). 15c. 
Nuphar advena (Common Yellow Lily). 30 cts. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 6 $5 00 
Contains 62 plants and bulbs in 20 varieties. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 6 $10 00 
Contains 137 plants and bulbs in 30 varieties. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 7 . . . • . $15 00 
Contains 190 plants and bulbs in 36 varieties. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 8 $25 00 
Contains 325 plants and bulbs in 50 varieties. 
Herbaceous Collection No. 12 ... . $56 00 
Contains 565 plants and bulbs in 74 varieties. 
In writing, please give size and shape of plot to 
Plants 
Nymphaea odorata (White Water Lily). 25 cts. 
N. rosea (Pink Water Lily). 30 cts. 
Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). 30 cts. 
Select Assortments of Hardy Herbaceous Perennials Offered 
at Reduced Prices 
$1 00 
We shall be glad to quote special rates on larger collections, 
be laid out, and details will be furnished immediately. 
Hardy Orchids 
In this list will be found the showiest and best of the Orchids of the United States. The Cypripediums, 
when planted in masses, give gorgeous eolors and marking, which must be seen to be appreciated. All 
require moisture in summer with leaf-mold and sand, and, with a few exceptions, partial shade and moisture. 
Arethusa bulbosa. Bright rose-purple flowers. 30c. 
Calopogon pulchellus (Grass Pink). Fragrant, 
distinct, pink flowers. 30 cts. 
Calypso borealis. Rosy purple sepals and white tip. 
30 cts. 
Cypripedium acaule. Bright pink flowers. Very 
showy. 30 cts. 
C. parviflorum. Bright yellow flowers. 30 cts. 
C. pubescens. Large, showy yellow flowers. Fine 
30 cts. 
C. spectabile (Moccasin Flower). A most charm- 
ing plant, easily grown. Clusters of elegant white and 
pink flowers. 50 cts. 
All the Cypripediums like moisture and shade. 
Goodyera pubescens (Rattlesnake Plantain). Pure 
white flowers on long stems. Foliage curiously mark- 
ed with white. 25 cts. 
Habenaria ciliaris. Fine spikes of vivid yellow, 
fringed flowers. Will grow in moist spot, full sun. 30c. 
Pogonia ophioglossoides. Large, fragrant and ele- 
gant flowers, bright purple and fringed with white. 
25 cts. 
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