MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 125 
Veronica, Lonyifolia Subsessilis 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
A large and much cultivated group of blue-flowered perennials, 
great favorites in the hardy garden. The taller forms are very 
pretty border plants, while the more dwarf spreading forms are 
well adapted to the rockery. Unexcelled for cutting purposes. 
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers on short spikes; one of 
the best; 2 feet; May to June. 
♦Incana. Bright silvery foliage with spikes of Amethyst-blue 
flowers during July and August; 12 inches 
Longifolia Subsessilis (Japanese Speedwell). It is the hand¬ 
somest blue-flowered plant we know of, growing to a height of 
two feet and completely studded with its spikes of blue flowers, 
which are fine for cutting. 2 feet; August to October. 
*Rupestris, Heavenly Blue. Dwarf and spreading; flowers very 
early and of an exquisite shade of blue. 
*— True Blue. Literally covers itself with blossoms of intense 
blue during June and July; 1 foot. 
*Saxatile. Mounds of evergreen foliage, about 5 inches. Flowers 
slate-blue in June. 
*Spicata. Long spikes of bright blue flowers during June and 
July; 18 inches. An excellent border plant. 
30c. each; $2.75 per doz.; per 100, $18.00. 
WALLFLOWERS 
The old fragrant favorite; mixed colors, including yellow, 
brown, etc. 30c. each; $2.75 per doz.; per 100, $18.00. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle) 
This plant sets off to best advantage if used as individual 
specimens, either on the lawn or in the shrubbery border. The 
foliage is of an evergreen nature, is slender and pointed. The tall 
flower-spikes rise 4 to 5 feet above the plant and are decked with 
cream-white bell-shaped drooping flowers during July and August. 
Filamentosa. White, with reflexed flower bells. Extra strong 
plants. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; per 100, $25.00. 
Variegata. A beautifully variegated form of the above, having a 
central stripe of green with a border of golden-yellow. 50c. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Plants marked 
VIOLAS, OR TUFTED PANSIES 
(Viola Cornuta) 
The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are one of the important 
bedding plants of Europe, and are rapidly growing in favor here. 
Apricot Queen. Apricot yellow tinged with orange. 
Arkwright Ruby. This new variety is of the large flowered 
type; color a beautiful bright rosy-crimson with terra-cotta 
shadings. An outstanding variety. 
Blue Perfection. Deep purplish-blue. 
Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 
White Perfection. A fine white. 
Yellow Queen. Another large flowered type; color deep pure 
yellow; a robust grower and wonderfully free flowering. 
25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; per 100, $15.00. 
VIOLA (Jersey Gem) 
Without a doubt the best bedding Viola yet introduced, being 
most suitable to our climatic conditions, doing well in any good 
garden soil, but for best results should have full sunlight; under 
such conditions it will flower continuously from April until heavy 
frost. The plant is of compact growth; flowers of pure violet on 
stems about 6 inches long, making it valuable for cutting as well 
as a most attractive border plant. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
per 100, $18.00. 
NEW HYBRID VIOLA 
Jersey Jewel. A worthy companion to Jersey Gem, having the 
same perpetual flowering habit but with flowers twice as large; 
in color a true Pansy-violet which in full sunshine is most 
effective. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
VIOLA, MAGGIE MOTT 
Large lavender flowers, heavy with fragrance. Maggie Mott 
brings a tradition of English gardens with her, worthy of the 
greatest expectations. Continuous blooming and dependable. 
50c. each; per doz., $5.00. 
VIOLA ROSINA 
Exquisitely fragrant, rich rosy-pink flowers; entirely different 
from any other Viola we have ever seen. In Spring a mass of pink 
flowers appear before the foliage with a continuous sprinkle of 
flowers until frost. Does well in a sandy soil and in a semi-shady 
position. Grows 8 inches high. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN VIOLET 
Perfectly hardy anywhere, producing double sweet scented 
flowers in abundance. A splendid subject for that troublesome 
shady place. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz.; per 100, $20.00. 
Yucca Filamentosa 
are suitable for the rock garden. 
The Rose is the “Queen of Flowers.” See pages 99 to 104 for a list of the best 
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