Rutherford, N. J. 
Hardy Herbaceous Plants 
Veronica rupestris rosea. © Same as V. rupestris, but 
with pink flowers, 4 in. May, June. 
V. rupestris. Royal Blue. @ Gentian-blue. 1 to 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 23 ^ ft, June, July. 
V. spicata rubra. © A red variety with large spikes 
resembling an erica when in flower. Excellent rock- 
plant. 12 to 15 in. May. SI for 3, S2.50 for 10, S22 
per 100. 
VINCA. Periwinkle. An evergreen trailer that is fine 
for covering bare banks and places under trees. 
V. minor. © Lilac-blue flowers. 3 in. April, May. 
60 cts. for 3, SI.50 for 10, S12 per 100, SlOO per 1000. 
See also Ground-Covers. 
V. minor alba. © A white variety of the above. Very 
useful as a ground-cover. 3 in. April, May. 70 cts. 
for 3, SI.75 for 10, SI5 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. 3 in. April—Oct. 70 cts. 
for 3, SI.75 for 10, S15 per 100. Illustrated in color 
on page 76. 
V, minor variegata. © A variegated form. 3 in, April, 
May. SI.20 for 3, S3.50 for 10, S30 per 100. 
VIOLA palmata. © See Native Plants, page 77. 
V. pedata bicolor, © See Native Plants, page 77. 
VIOLA. Tujted Pansies. Much used for beds and bor¬ 
ders; very beautiful planted in masses. They bloom 
from spring until fall. 
V,, Apricot. © Beautiful apricot color. 6 in. May-Aug. 
V., Blue Perfection. © Blue, with yellow eye. 6 in. 
May-Aug, 
V., Jersey Gem. © Absolutely hardy. Pure violet 
color; large and fragrant. Will grow in any good gar¬ 
den soil in sunny position. 6 in. May-Nov, 
V. lutea splendens. © Golden yellow. 6 in. May-Aug. 
V,, Papilio. © Violet and white. 6 in. May-Aug. 
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., Double Russian. © A hardy variety with double, 
sweet-scented, dark blue flowers. Will do well in 
shade. 10 in. April, May. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
V., Gov. Herrick. © Large, somewhat scented flowers 
of a clear, choice shade of blue. 3 to 6 in. April-June. 
V., Prince of Wales. © Rich violet. 8 in. May-Oct. 
V., Rosina. © Vigorous. Old-rose; very fragrant. 6 in. 
April-Oct. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100, 
VITEX macrophylla. Chaste Bush. We list this shrub in 
the Perennial Section because it fits in so well with 
perennial plantings. A vigorous grower, producing 
lovely spikes of lavender-blue flowers. 6 ft. Sept. 
2-yr. field-grown plants, 60 cts. each, $5 for 10. 
V. macrophylla alba. We found a few plants of the above 
with white flowers, but stock is limited. 6 ft. Sept. 
2-yr. field-grown plants, 75 cts. each. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. Of tropical ap¬ 
pearance, with immense, pyramidal clusters of 
creamy flowers, 4 to 6 ft. June, July. 
Plants for Covering Ground 
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. Trailing evergreen 
ground-cover. Flowers white, tinged pink, followed 
by large red berries. Good for sandy spots. Pot- 
grown plants, $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. A valuable evergreen for 
dense shade, and especially useful for covering ground 
where other things will not grow. Greenish white 
flowers in May or June, in spikes. 6 to 9 in. 70 cts. 
for 3, $1.75 for 10, $15 per 100, $120 per 1000. 
Epitnediutn 
One of the finest ground-covers for shady spots, and 
also good for massing in the rockery. Attractive foliage 
surmounted in April and May by lovely, delicate flowers. 
Epimedium macranthum niveum. © Snow-white 
flowers. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
E. macranthum rubrum. © Reddish flowers. $1,50 for 
3, $4 for 10. 
E. pinnatum elegans. © Yellow flowers. $1.50 for 3, 
$4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
E., Rose Queen. ® Rose and cream. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10. 
POTENTILLA tridentata. Glossy dark evergreen 
leaves with clusters of small white flowers. Does well 
in shade and forms an attractive mat in a short time. 
6 in. 
VINCA minor. © Periwinkle. An evergreen trailer for 
covering bare banks and places under trees. Lilac- 
blue flowers. 3 to 6 in. 60 cts. for 3, $1.50 for 10, 
$12 per 100, $100 per 1000. 
For other plants for covering banks, etc., see Hardy 
Vine section 
Herbs 
There has been a growing demand for these old- 
fashioned plants with their many uses: flavoring foods, 
perfumes, medicines, etc. An herb-garden is easy to 
plant and maintain and we have listed here our collec¬ 
tion, with a short note on some cf their uses. 
All Herbs, 85 cts. for 3, $2.30 for 10, $20 per 100, 
except where noted 
Anise {Pimpinella Anisum). Aniseed tea. 60 cts. for 3, 
$1,50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
Balm (Melissa officinalis). Lemon-scented leaves make 
Balm tea for colds. 
Basil, Bush (Ocymum minimum). Spicy kitchen herb. 
Basil, Sweet (Ocymum Basilicum). Spicy kitchen herb. 
Bee-Balm (Monarda didyma). Pot pourri. 
Borage (Borago officinalis). Flavoring claret cup and 
salads. 60 cts. for 3, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
Camomile (Anthemis nobilis). Tea from dried flowers. 
Caraway (Carum carvi). Seeds in cakes. 60 cts. for 3, 
$1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
Catnip (Nepeta cataria). Tea from leaves. 
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum). Leaves used for 
flavoring. 
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). Seeds used in cooking 
and confectionery. 60 cts. for 3, $1.50 for 10, $12 
per 100. 
Dill (Anethum graveolens). Seeds flavor pickles, 60 cts. 
for 3, $1.50 for 10, $12 per 100. 
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare). Used to flavor fish. 
Germander (Teucrium canadense). May be used as 
hedge around the herb-garden in place of boxwood. 
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis). Old sacred plant. Also 
medicinal. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). Perfume. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
Lavender Cotton (Santohna incana). Used for edging. 
Gray foliage. 
Marjoram (Origanum Majorana). One of the most use¬ 
ful for seasoning. 
Mints. Used for seasoning, flavoring, and medicine. 
Curled Mint (Mentha crispa). 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). 
Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium). 
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). Medicinal. 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Fragrant foliage. 
Pot pourri. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Seasons meats and stuffings. 
Summer Savory (Satureia hortensis). Flavors soups and 
sauces. n i j 
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus). Leaves flavor salads 
and sauces. . 
Thyme, Common (Thymus vulgaris), and Lemon (1. 
citriodorus). Leaves used to flavor meats, sauces, and 
Wormwood (Artemisia Absinthium). Medicinal and for 
making absinthe. 
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