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SEMPERVIVUM. Houseleek. Interesting plants 
forming rosettes of succulent leaves. 
*Arachnoideum. Spiderweb Houseleek. Rosettes cob- 
webbed. Flowers pale purple. 
*Brownii. Red flowers. Large rosettes of dark green 
foliage, tipped red-brown. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
*Fauconnetti. Bright rose flowers. Small rosettes; 
spidery webs at top of leaves. 25 cts. each, $2.50 
per doz. 
*Fimbriatum. Fringed Houseleek. Red flowers. Green 
foliage that turns brown; slightly hairy. 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz. 
*Globiferum. Globe Houseleek. Pale yellow flowers. 
Neat-growing habit. Height, 6 to 9 inches. 
*Laggeri. Rose flowers. Medium rosettes; cobwebby. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
*Rubicundum. Violet-tinged rosettes; good-sized foli¬ 
age. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
*Tectorum. RooJ Houseleek. Thick leaves, often tinted 
with pink and purple. 
All Sempervivums, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., 
unless otherwise noted 
*VERONICA corymbosa stricta. This is a splendid 
alpine variety with dense plumes of azure-blue 
flowers in late spring. Height, 6 inches. 35 cts. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
*Incana. Woolly Speedwell. Good bedding plant with 
pretty silvery foliage and violet flowers. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Clump Speedwell. One of the 
most desirable blue garden flowers and, no doubt, the 
best of this extensive group. Long, dense, deep 
blue spikes from July to September. An extra-good 
garden subject. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. Illus¬ 
trated in color on page 12. 
*Pectinata rosea. A lovely rock-garden form com¬ 
pletely covered with bright pink flowers in early 
summer. Nice, tidy, spready habit. Height, 4 to 6 
inches. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
*Repens. Creeping Speedwell. Low spready-growing 
kind, clinging closely to ground and very useful as 
ground-cover. Tiny blue flowers in early spring. 
*Rupestris. Dwarf and spreading, with deep blue flow¬ 
ers in May and June. Height, 4 inches. 
*Shirley Blue. Beautiful clear blue flowers. Very com¬ 
pact habit. Height, about 1 foot. 
Spicata. Spike Speedwell. Compact habit, growing 
about l }/2 fest in height. Attractive spikes of bright 
blue flowers in June and July. Very free. 
*Spicata alba. White form of the above. Height, 
15 inches. 
*Spicata rosea. Delicatepink flowers. Height, 15inches. 
*Teucrium, Royal Blue. Rich dark blue. Neat, bushy 
habit. Height, 9 inches. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 
*VINCA minor. Common Periwinkle; Trailing Myrtle. 
Creeping ground-cover with pretty blue flowers in 
April and May. 50 cts. for 3, $2 per doz., $12 per 100. 
*Minor, Bowles’ Variety. We believe this European 
form is better in every respect than the Periwinkle 
now so much in demand. The foliage is broader, a 
rich glossy green of wonderful texture, and the plant 
is inclined to branch more from the crown, making a 
dense mass of luxuriant foliage. The flower is a trifle 
larger and a shade deeper in its rich blue color, bloom¬ 
ing profusely in early spring, and intermittently in 
autumn. 30 cts. each, 75 cts. for 3, $3 per doz., 
$18 per 100. 
*VIOLA, Apricot. A splendid hybrid bedding pansy 
with large, rich apricot-yellow flowers borne freely 
throughout the summer. Excellent for bordering 
or rock-gardens. 
*Arkwright Ruby. Rich crimson, suflused mahogany. 
A conspicuously brilliant variety. 35 cts. each, 
90 cts. for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
*Beauty of Larone. Very dark blue; large as a pansy. 
Eree and continuous. Very fine. 35 cts. each, 90 cts. 
for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
*Cornuta alba. White flowers from May until October, 
if sheared to prevent flowers from seeding. 20 cts. 
each, $2 per doz. 
*Cornuta lutea splendens. Rich golden yellow. Nice 
compact habit; very showy. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
*Cornuta, Papilio. The Butterfly Pansy. Dainty blue 
and white flowers. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
*Viola, Purple Glory. A very fine shade of purple, better 
than Jersey Jewel. Elowers are of excellent size, rounded 
and of splendid substance, insuring good keeping 
qualities; tidy growing, never out of bloom. An 
excellent variety for edging and good for the rock- 
garden. 30 ct^each, 75 cts. for 3, $3 per doz. 
*Jersey Gem. 1 he pure violet-blue flowers are pro¬ 
duced very freely on 6-inch stems. It is perfectly 
at home in full sunshine, flowering profusely in early 
spring and late summer, and intermittently during 
midsummer. The finest Viola for American gardens. 
Illustrated in color on page 14. 
*Odorata, Double Russian. Perfectly hardy anywhere, 
producing double, deep purple, sweet-scented 
flowers in abundance. A splendid variety for the 
rock-garden or that troublesome shady place. 
30 cts. each, 75 cts. for 3, $3 per doz. 
*Odorata, Rosina. Pink Hardy Violet. A novelty of 
unusual interest to the hardy-plant lover, producing 
not only in spring but again in late autumn, quanti¬ 
ties of dainty flowers, deliciousl,y fragrant and of a 
charming new color—a combination of pink and old- 
rose shades. 30 cts. each, 75 cts. for 3, $3 per doz., 
$18 per 100. 
*York Gem. Plant Patent No. 83. This new Viola has 
clear mauve flowers with bold yellow eyes, purple 
rays radiating from the eyes into the lower petals. 
Sturdy long flower-stems, and compact, neat foli¬ 
age. Very hardy. 45 cts. each, $1.25 for 3, $4.50 
per doz. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. Sword-like foli¬ 
age. Drooping, creamy white, bell-like flowers 
carried on immense, branchy spikes. Height, 4 to 
6 feet. July, August. 
Filamentosa variegata. Foliage green and white. 
Height, 4 to 6 feet. July, August. 50 cts. each, 
$1.25 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Herbs 
American Pennyroyal {Mentha pulegium). Used medi¬ 
cinally and for seasoning. 
Applemint (Mentha rotundxjolia). Rough, woolly leaves. 
Excellent for flavoring or for bouquets. 
Calamint (Calamintba alpina). A fragrant ground- 
cover for sunny spots. 
Chives (Allium .Schoenoprasum). Onion-like plants, 
the leaves of which are used in salads for seasoning 
and flavoring. 
Common Balm (Aielissa officinalis). Lemon-scented 
leaves for flavoring tea and beverages. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Both the foliage and seeds 
are used for flavoring. 
Hoarhound (Marrubium rulgare). Perennial with 
bitter-tasting leaves, used medicinally and also for 
flavoring. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Grows to a height of 
1 }/2 feet. Nice for an informal edging in the garden. 
Used for medicinal purposes and for seasoning 
vegetables. 
Lavender (Lavandula spica). Used for flavoring and 
for its fragrant dry leaves. 
Mint (Mentha piperita). Excellent in making mint 
sauces or as a flavoring. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Very fragrant. 
Used for seasoning meats and soups. A decorative, 
hardy, and vigorous shrub. 
Sage, Garden (Salvia officinalis). Very essential in 
flavoring dressings and sauces. 
Sweet Woodruff (Asperula odorata). A favorite Euro¬ 
pean woodland herb. Useful for flavoring when dried. 
Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). The genuine French 
Tarragon. Leaves give a very delicious llavoring to 
salads. 35 cts. each, 90 cts. for 3, $3.50 per doz. 
Thyme, Citron (Thymus citriodoru.s). The well-known 
“Lemon Thyme.” Very pungent odor. 
Thyme, Common (Thymus vulgari.A. Leaves are used 
for flavoring dressings and in sauces. 
Winter Savory (Satureia monlana). Delicious as a 
condiment and for flavoring liqueurs. Quite decora¬ 
tive in the garden. 
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Used for medi¬ 
cinal purposes and for flavoring. 
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