VERONICA (SPEEDWELL) 
B ESIDES being one of the most beautiful races of perennials in existence, the Speedwells are among the most 
useful. In the first place their hardiness is unquestioned and, secondly, hardly anything is easier to grow. 
Then somewhere within the group may be found a variety for practically every garden purpose. The 
taller form, like Longifolia Subsessilis or Spicata Alba or Spicata Rosea, belong naturally from the middle to the 
back of the hardy garden or border; the intermediate forms, like 
Amethystina or Hendersoni, should be in the foreground of the same 
garden beds or borders, and will find a place in the larger rockeries, 
and the dainty little Rupestris is indispensable in rock garden plant¬ 
ing and nothing can be lovelier for edging. Furthermore, the beauti¬ 
ful colors: white, blue or pink, blend most harmoniously and one 
must not forget that the flowers are produced at a time when there 
is little else blooming in the garden. 
Amethystina. This lovely variety produces beautiful spikes of rich gentian- 
blue flowers on 10 to 15 inch stems during June and July. 3 for 75c; $2.50 
per doz. 
Longifolia Hendersoni nana. Veronica longifolia subsessilis is one of the 
finest hardy plants in cultivation. This variety is a dainty, smaller edition of 
Veronica longifolia subsessilis, with all the merits of its larger brother and 
of the same lovely blue color. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
Longifolia subsessilis. It is hardly necessary to describe this beautiful plant, be¬ 
ing already so well known and universally popular. Is the tallest of the group, 
growing about 2/i feet. Produces spikes from July to September completely 
studded with the most beautiful blue flow¬ 
ers. While nothing is better for the hardy 
border, the flowers are equally as good 
for cutting. 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz. 
Spicata alba. This lovely variety produces 
flower spikes about 2 feet tall, which 
bloom all summer. The flowers are pure 
snowy white. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
Veronica Longifolia Hendersoni Nana 
Liatris Caliopsis 
(Kansas Qay Feather) 
Kansas Gay Feather is one of the most interesting of all 
garden plants. It produces long, narrow spikes about three 
feet tall of lovely rich purple flowers blooming in mid-sum¬ 
mer. Not only is it splendid in the garden but in addition it 
is one of the loveliest and most effective of all cut flowers. 
Perhaps its most interesting and desirable feature, however, 
is its attraction for butterflies. When in bloom it would seem 
to attract all the butterflies from miles around and we have 
seen the flower spikes so covered with these lovely little 
creatures that it was impossible to determine which was the 
more beautiful, the color of the flower or the fluttering iri¬ 
descent color of the butterflies. We of the Elliott organization 
who are professional horticulturists and often more or less 
“fed up” with beautiful things can still watch the lovely com¬ 
bination of flower and insect color with absorbed interest for 
hours. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
If wanted by parcel post, add 12c for each three plants. 
Liatris Caliopsis 
Rupestris. A dwarf variety growing 3 to 4 inches high with 
thickly matted, deep green foliage which is completely 
hidden in June under a cloud of bright blue flowers. Since 
this variety will stand partial shade, it is a good ground 
cover for shrubbery borders to say nothing of its uses in 
the garden or the rockery. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
Teucrium, Royal Blue. A medium sized variety growing 12 
to 15 inches, which in June and July completely covers 
itself with blossoms of the most intense and lovely royal 
blue. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
Teucrium Trehari. This variety has golden yellow foliage. 3 
for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
If wanted by parcel post, add 13c for each three plants. 
Veronica Rupestris 
Spicata rosea. This variety produces lovely 
pink flowers. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
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