Perennial Verbena 
One of the finest hardy perennial bedding and border plants; 
a strong, thrifty grower, about 12 inches high and covered 
from early summer until late fall with a lavish profusion of 
handsome bright lavender-rose flowers. One of the- most satis¬ 
factory low-growing perennial plants; a continual display of 
blooms; fine for cutting and the best plant we know of for 
the rock garden. No seed. Blooming size plants, 35c each 
3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Veronica or Blue Bird Flower 
Q1 T|5C|7CC|f IC Flowers borne in great abundance 
J U D during July and August in long com¬ 
pact spikes of deep blue. An excellent cut flower. As this 
variety does not come true from seed we offer plants only, at 
40c each; 3 for $(.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 
LONGIFOLIA 
BLUE 
2 feet. July-September. A 
fine hardy border plant with 
stout, erect spikes of intense 
deep blue flowers; fine for 
cutting. Pkt., 10c. Bloom¬ 
ing size plants, 30c each; 3 
for 75c; 12 for $2.00. post¬ 
paid. 
VALERIANA 
(Jupiter’s Beard). 2 to 3 feet. June-August. 
Showy, hardy border plants; producing large 
flowerheads of delicately sweet spicy fragrance. Fine for bouquets. 
Red. Pkt., 8c. White. Pkt., 8c. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 8c. 
SURPRISE OFFER 
After Season Sales 
At the end of our selling season, we generally have a surplus 
of many kinds of plants, and rather than carry this stock over, 
we hold a clearance sale beginning May 15th, and make up surplus 
collections of miscellaneous plants at $ 1.50 per collection. In 
these $1.50 collections, we give several dollars' worth of plants. 
All must be strictly our selection. Orders accepted any time 
before May 15th, and delivery will be made by parcel post, post¬ 
paid, as soon after May loth as possible. When ordering, state 
which you want— House Plants, Hardy Perennials, or Shrubbery. 
YUCCA 
Filamentosa. 4 to 6 
feet. June-July. Some- 
times called Spanish 
Bayonet and Adam’s 
Needle. A distinctive, 
hardy evergreen plant 
producing large spikes of 
showy creamy-white 
flowers. Grows well on 
the poorest and driest 
sandy soils where little 
else will grow. A popu¬ 
lar plant for cemetery 
use. 35c each; 3 for 
85c; 12 for $2.50, post¬ 
paid. 
Variegated or Gold Band Yucca 
Beautiful Foliage All Winter 
A variegated form of Yucca Filamentosa. The long leaves are striped bronze and 
green with a wide yellow edge. Very attractive foliage both summer and winter. 
Thrives on poor, dry soil, and will survive the hardest, coldest winter unharmed, the 
beautiful foliage being most attractive at all times. In addition to being a valuable 
plant for the hardy border, it also makes a fine tub or pot plant. 35c each; 3 for 
85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
Viola or Violet 
HARDY DOUBLE ENGLISH. 8 to 10 inches. May and October. This violet is 
entirely hardy, and if given a sheltered place, will usually begin to bloom before 
the snow is gone and usually blooms again in late fall. Deep violet-purple and 
deliciously fragrant; perfectly double. Does especially well in the shade. Plants, 
35c each; 3 for 85c; 12 for $2.50, postpaid. 
CORNUTA. 6 inches. Resemble pansies in shape and form, and while not as large, 
they bloom more profusely and for a longer time. Flower continuously 6 to 8 months 
in the year. Seed sown in April produces flowering plants by June. Our seed is a 
choice mixture of all colors. Pkt., 10c. 
JERSEY GEM. 6 inches. The most valuable Viola yet introduced. Succeeds in 
any good soil, in a sunny position, blooming practically without a break from May 
to the end of the season. Flowers of large size; slightly perfumed; color is pure, 
rich violet; and borne on good stems about 6 inches long. A splendid subject for cut¬ 
ting. Pkt., 20c. Pot plants, 30c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
VIOLA APRICOT. The best of the recent introductions. A profuse bloomer with 
large flowers of rich apricot with orange shadings. Pkt., 15c. Pot plants, 30c each; 
3 for 75c; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
VIOLA ODORATA (Sweet Violet). 4 to 6 inches. April-June. Perfectly hardy; 
covered with flowers in early spring; wonderfully sweet scented; also suited for 
forcing. Blue or White, 15c per packet; 2 pkts.—one of each color— 25c. 
NEW PINK VIOLET (Viola Rosina). The first truly pink flowered Violet ever 
produced. The flowers are bright rose-pink, very fragrant and perfectly hardy. Un¬ 
like most Violets, Itosina will thrive in the sun and bloom not only in the spring 
but again in the fall. Field grown plants, 50c each; 3 for $1.25, postpaid. 
Yucca Filamentosa (35c Each) 
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