Rutherford, M J, _ Hardy Heriaceoas Plants J|||| 
TUNICA Saxifraga. Tunic Flower. An attractive 
® rock-plant with a cloud of rosy pink flowers and 
minute, dark green foliage. 6 in. July-Sept. 
T. Saxifraga rosea fl.-pl. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, 
® $35 per 100. 
VERONICA. Speedwell. These Veronicas are most 
graceful and beautiful plants for rock-gardens. 
They grow very easily, producing flowers in great 
profusion, and are therefore most effective for 
color in the rockery. 
V. gentianoides. Shiny green leaves. Pale blue 
® flowers with dark stripes. 8 to 12 in. May, 
June. 
® V. incana. Silvery gray foliage and spikes of violet- 
blue flowers. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
V. longifolia subsessilis. One of the most beautiful 
herbaceous plants, and we cannot too highly 
recommend it. Very attractive blue flowers. Con¬ 
tinues to bloom until late fall. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
© V. prostrata. Blue. 6 in. June, July. 
® V. repens. Pale blue. 4 in. May. 
V. rupestris. Dwarf and spreading. Deep blue 
® flowers. 4 in. May, June. 
V. rupestris flexuosa. A prostrate variety forming 
© a solid mat, covered in early May with pale blue 
flowers. 
V. rupestris, Heavenly Blue. Blooms earlier than 
® the others. A very striking variety, with masses 
of exquisite rich blue flowers. 4 in. Blooms earlier 
than V. rupestris. $1.20 for 3, $3.50 for 10, $30 
per 100. 
V. rupestris rosea. Same as V. rupestris, but with 
© pink flowers. 4 in. May, June. 
V. rupestris, Royal Blue. Gentian-blue. 1 to 1J^ ft. 
© July. 
© V. rupestris Trehani. Blue. 1 ft. May, June. 
V. spicata. Blue. 2 ft. June, July. 
V. spicata alba. White. 2 ft. June, July. 
©V. spicata erica. Delicate pink. 1 ft. June, July. 
© V. spicata rosea. Rose. 2 to 2^ ft. June, July. 
VINCA minor. Periwinkle. An evergreen trailer 
© that is fine for covering bare banks and places 
under trees. Makes a handsome plant. Lilac-blue 
flowers. 3 in. April, May. 60 cts. for 3, $1.50 
for 10, $12 per 100, $100 per 1000. See, also, 
Ground-Covers. 
V. minor alba. A white variety of the above. Very 
© useful as a ground-cover. 70 cts. for 3, $1.75 for 
10, $15 per 100. 
V. minor, Bowles’ Variety. This is an improvement 
© over the old V. minor, having richer foliage and 
larger, deeper blue flowers. It blooms profusely 
in early spring and again in the fall. 70 cts. for 3, 
$1.75 for 10, $15 per 100. 
V. minor variegata. A variegated form of the above 
© $1.20 for 3, $3.50 for 10, $30 per 100. 
Viola. Jersey Gem 
© VIOLA canadensis. See Native Plants. 
V. palmata. See Native Plants. 
© V. pedata. See Native Plants. 
© V. pedata bicolor. See Native Plants. 
VIOLA. Tufted Pansies. 
© V., Apricot. Beautiful apricot color. 
© V., Blue Perfection. Blue, with yellow eye. 
V., Jersey Gem. One of the prettiest Violets. 
© Absolutely hardy. Pure violet color; large and 
fragrant. Will grow in any good garden soil in 
sunny position. 6 in. May—Nov. 
© V. lutea splendens. Golden yellow. 
© V., White Perfection. White. 6 in. May—Aug. 
VIOLETS (Viola odorata). Owing to their fragrance 
and simplicity of culture, Violets have met with 
general favor. If planted in a shaded, moist 
position outdoors, they will thrive and flower 
freely. 
V., Gov. Herrick. Large, somewhat scented flowers 
© of a clear, choice shade of blue. 
© V., Prince of Wales. Rich violet. 8 in. May-Oct. 
V., Rosina. Vigorous. Old-rose color. Very fragrant. 
© $1.20 for 3, $3.50 for 10, $30 per 100. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. Of tropical 
appearance, with immense, pyramidal clusters of 
creamy flowers. 4 to 6 ft. June, July. 
Collection of Perennials for Cut-flowers 
100 plants, 5 of each variety, $20 
Anthemis tinctoria, Perry’s var. 
Delphinium, Lamartine 
Liatris pycnostachya 
Aquilegia Hybrids 
Doronicum magnificum 
Phlox, Fiancee 
Aster, Barr’s Pink 
Erigeron mesagrande speciosus 
Phlox, H. B. May 
Aster, Climax 
grandiflorus 
Physalis Bunyardi 
Campanula persicifolia 
Eupatorium coelestinum 
Physostegia virginiana 
Chrysanthemum maximum 
Gaillardia grandiflora 
Pyrethruin roseum 
Coreopsis lanceolata 
Helenium autumnale rubrum 
Rudbeckia purpurea 
All plants marked © are suitable for rock-gardening but can also be used in the border 
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