Sweet Scented Violets bloom in Spring and Fall 
TRITOMA 
(Red Hot Poker) 
PFITZERII. An improved type of most perfect 
form, and showing a marked predominance of 
scarlet, the opened flower petals merely being 
rimmed with orange. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
EXPRESS. Earliest of all Tritomas; very useful 
in the hardy border. Comes into bloom six 
weeks before Pfitzerii. For continuation of 
bloom use both sorts. Each 20c, per 10 $1.00. 
TROLL1US 
EUROPEUS. Giant yellow Buttercup-like blossoms 
on 18 inch stiff stems. Blooms early in May 
and is most attractive. The foliage is glossy 
dark green. Being used more and more in the 
perennial border. Each 25c, per 10 $2.00. 
TUNICA 
SAXIFRAGA. Very dwarf, with grasslike foliage 
and covered with tiny pink flowers throughout 
the season. A fine, orderly border plant. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
VALERIANA 
OFFICINALIS (Garden Heliotrope). A delightfully 
fragrant perennial that fits into the back border 
perfectly. The flower heads are borne on erect 
three foot stems. The individual blossoms are 
white overcast delicate pink. Blooms in July. 
A few plants will give a pleasing fragrance to 
the entire garden. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
VERONICA 
This group of perennials has long had an im¬ 
portant part in adding color to the border and rock 
garden. They are hardy and will give a succession 
of pleasing bloom. 
AMETHYSTINA. Amethyst-blue flowers in July 
and August. 2 feet. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
VIOLA 
CORNUTA. The perennial Everblooming Pansy. 
Smaller than the pansy, but is constantly in 
full bloom from earliest spring till hard frosts. 
Invaluable in the hardy border and colorful In 
the rock garden. 
Admiration. Large clear purple. Profusion of 
bloom. 
Blue Perfection. A light blue slightly veined gold 
in the center. 
Cyclops. A striking color combination with the 
outer petals a rich royal purple surrounding 
a patch of creamy white. 
Ilona. This received much merited praise at our 
trial garden last summer. A fine self color of 
a vivid Burgundy wine red. 
Lutea Splendens. A bright showy yellow. One of 
the best. 
Papllio. China blue mottled white. Attractive. 
White Perfection. Plant covered with large snow 
■white blooms. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
CORNUTA, G. WERMIG. Small dark violet flow¬ 
ers on long stems, a veritable sheet of bloom 
the whole season. Those who admire Violet 
Princess of Wales will appreciate this easily 
grown substitute. Fine for cutting. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
BOWLE’S BLACK. A very distinctive Viola. The 
small flowers are a velvety purple black. It is a 
neat grower, and the compact plant is covered 
with a profusion of blooms. Each 30c, per three 
75c. 
JERSEY GEM. One of the best of the newer in¬ 
troductions. This fine rock garden item is be¬ 
coming increasingly popular because of its un- 
equaled merit in the rockery, or border. It 
shows a continual bloom of vivid purple from 
early summer until frost. Highly recommend¬ 
ed. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
APRICOT. The new, extremely popular Viola that 
has won a place in the affections of all flower 
lovers because of its charm and beauty. Golden 
yellow richly shaded apricot at the center. A 
profuse bloomer. A gem in the rockery. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.50, per 25 $2.75. 
Veronicas vary as 
to the season of 
blooming, V. repens 
showing flower in 
April and May, and 
V. longifolia subses- 
silis not blooming 
until late in the sum¬ 
mer. 
You can assure a 
succession of color¬ 
ful flowers in your 
garden by using the 
different varieties 
of Veronica. Most of 
them are especially 
handsome in the al¬ 
pine garden. 
ELEGANS ROSEA. A neat dwarf for the rock 
garden. Slender spikes of pink rise nine inches 
above the tufted foliage. June-July blooming. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
INCANA. Bright silvery foliage with slender spikes 
of amethyst-blue flowers in July and August. 
For borders where lighter-colored foliage is 
wanted, this has no equal, giving all the effect 
of the geranium, Mme. Salleroi (Silver Leaf), 
with all the advantages of being hardy and fit 
for use year after year. 1 foot. Each 20c, per 
10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. One of the aristo¬ 
crats of the Veronica family. Heavy spikes of 
an intense blue cover the plant through July 
and August. Makes a brilliant spot in the bor¬ 
der. About two feet tall. Recommended. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
PROSTRATA. Light blue flowers, very low grow¬ 
ing, good rock plant. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
REPENS. This variety is very dwarf, forming a 
miniature carpet of dark green. It has delicate 
blue flowers which bloom in May. Should be 
planted on light well drained soil. Excellent for 
the rockery. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.60. 
RUPESTRIS. A fine plant for rockery or low bor¬ 
der. Closely matted deep green foliage com¬ 
pletely hidden in May and June with clouds of 
bright blue flowers. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
TRUE BLUE. A Lissadell origination. Similar in 
growth to V. Amethystina, but remains stiffly 
upright when in bloom. Stem is about 16-18 
inches with flower spike of vivid, deep blue. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
We have made several selections of unusual 
Violas which we hope to offer as soon as our 
stock warrants listing them. 
Among the fine Violas which we are propo- 
gating are Viola “Purple Glory,” an improved 
“Lavender Gem,” a deep velvety purple seed¬ 
ling of Viola gracilis, a magnificent “Ark¬ 
wright Ruby” and a deep pure yellow. 
We will have no stock to offer this season, 
but have high hopes of listing these splendid 
novelties in our Fall pamphlet. 
VIOLETS 
HARDY RUSSIAN. A lovely sweet scented violet 
with a deep purple color. Handsome dark green 
foliage. Blooms early in the Spring and late in 
the Fall. Fine for the rock garden. Each 20c. 
per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
WAHLENBERGIA 
DALMATICA. This lovely little alpine which was 
considered not reliably hardy has wintered 
three severe seasons for us. It is a gay little 
gem for the rocks. A rich purple blue. Blooms 
from May until July. Each 30c, per three 70c. 
YUCCA 
(Spanish Bayonet) 
FILAMENTOSA. The sword-like foliage is ever¬ 
green. In mid-summer shows erect branching 
stems bearing a bright display of pedant, 
creamy white bells. Two feet high. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
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