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VERONICA—Continued. 
Spicata Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
L,ong spikes of violet-blue flowers all summer; a very fine 
variety for the middle of the hardy border. For best results 
lift and divide every three years, and fertilize well with bone 
meal. Plant grows about 24 inches tall. 
Spicata alba Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Long spikes of snowy white flowers. 
VINCA - Periwinkle or Trailing Myrtle 
♦Minor 
Field grown plants, 1 year old, 100 $5.50, 1000 $45.00 
Field grown plants, 2 years old, 100 $6.50, 1000 $55.00 
Heavy plants from 3-inch pots, 100 $7.00, 1000 $60.00 
A trailing evergreen plant, used extensively for carpeting the 
ground under shrubs or trees or on graves, where it is too 
shady for grass or other plants. Strong nursery grown clumps. 
♦Minor alba Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
The rare white-flowered form of the variety listed above. 
Minor aurea variegata Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
The hardy golden variegated Vinca is a very attractive plant 
for the rockery or any shady place where a touch of color 
for the winter is required. 
VIOLA ODORATA - Sweet Violet 
♦Prince of Wales Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Rich, deep purple. 
Rosina Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
Producing not only in spring but again in late autumn, quanti¬ 
ties of dainty flowers, deliciously fragrant and of a charming 
combination of pink and old rose shades. The fragrance prob¬ 
ably is the most outstanding feature of this new Viola. It is 
also quite resistant to either sun or dry weather conditions. 
♦Double Russian Three $1.10, Doz. $3.25, 100 $22.50 
Perfectly hardy anywhere, producing double, sweet scented 
flowers in abundance. A splendid variety for that troublesome 
shady place. 
VIOLA CORNUTA - Tufted Pansies 
♦Admiration Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Deep violet flowers in great profusion all summer. 
♦Ploraire Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
A gem, producing profusely all summer through, small blos¬ 
soms of pale blue. Famous in and around Geneva, Switzerland; 
a product of Monsieur Correvon. Fine for rockery. 
*G. Wermlg Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
A variety of Tufted Pansy, forming clumps which are cov¬ 
ered with rich violet-blue flowers the entire season; fine for 
rock garden. 
♦Golden Yellow Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
A very free-flowering sort producing its golden flowers all 
summer. 
♦Gracilis Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
A tufted species producing a mass of rich purple, small, 
starry flowers, in bloom all summer. An ideal variety for the 
rock garden. 
♦Jersey Gem Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
Possesses the dwarf habit and continuity of blooming of the 
true horned Viola (V. comuta), and the vigorous, bushy 
growth and roundish foliage of the finest English bedding 
varieties. Pure, rich violet, slightly perfumed. 
♦Perfection Three $0.50. Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Light blue flowers in abundance all summer; a very lovely 
variety planted with the yellow sort. 
♦Sutton’s Apricot Three $0.65, Doz. $2.00, 100 $12.00 
Beautiful rich apricot shade, tinged orange toward the 
center. 
♦White Perfection Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Pure white blooms in great profusion all summer. 
♦Mixed Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $8.00 
Many shades and markings. 
YUCCA - Adam's Needle 
Filamentosa. 
3- year-old plants. Three $0.50, Doz. $1.25, 100 $ 8.00 
4- year-old plants. Three $0.55, Doz. $1.50, 100 $10.00 
There is nothing more effective and striking for isolated po¬ 
sitions on the lawn. It is indispensable for the large rockery 
Its broad, swordlike, evergreen foliage and immense branching 
spikes of drooping, creamy white flowers, rising to a height 
of 6 feet, render it a bold and handsome subject wherever 
placed. 
Climbing Plants and Vines 
AMPELOPSIS - Boston Ivy 
Veitchi (Boston Ivy or Japan Ivy). 
Strong, 3-year, field-grown. Three $0.85, Doz. $2.70, 100 $18.00 
Pot plants. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
The most popular climbing plant for covering brick walls, 
stone or wooden walls, trees, etc. When it becomes established 
it is of very rapid growth, and clings to the smoothest sur¬ 
face with the tenacity of Ivy. 
Lowi Three $1.55, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japan Ivy, 
possessing all the merits of the parent, being perfectly hardy, 
clinging to the smoothest surface without support, and with 
much smaller foliage, which is deeply cut, giving it an ele¬ 
gance entirely distinct from the old type. 
Quinquefolla (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). 
Strong plants Three $0.85, Doz. $2.70, 100 $18.00 
This well known climber is one of the best and quickest grow¬ 
ing varieties for covering trees, trellises, old stumps, etc. Its 
large, deep green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, 
crimson and scarlet in the fall. 
BIGNONIA - Trumpet Vine 
Radicans Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Dark orange flowers all summer and fall; free blooming, very 
hardy vine 
CELASTRUS - Bittersweet or Wax Work 
Scandens Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Attractive light green foliage and yellow flowers in June, fol¬ 
lowed in autumn with bright orange fruits, which usually re¬ 
main on the plant all winter. 
CLEMATIS - Virgin's Bower 
Coccinea Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50. 100 $25.00 
Grows 10 to 12 feet. A very handsome, hardy climber, bearing 
small, thick, bell-shaped flowers of bright coral-red, in won¬ 
derful profusion, from June till frost. 
Montana perfecta (Anemone Clematis). 
Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00 
A strong, vigorous, extremely hardy variety, thriving under 
most adverse conditions. Its large, white flowers expand in 
April and May; the best of our spring climbers. 
Montana rubeus Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00 
Flowers rosy pink, with beautiful green foliage, shaded bronze 
Fanicnlata Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
This hardy climber is one of the choicest and most satis¬ 
factory climbing, flowering plants. Of strong, rapid growth, 
with small, dense, cheerful green foliage and pure white, de¬ 
liciously fragrant flowers, in greatest profusion in August and 
September. 2-year plants. 
CLEMATIS - Large Flowering 
Kenryi Three $1.50, Doz. $5.50 
Lovely, large creamy white flowers in great quantities all 
summer. 
Jackmani Three $1.50, Doz. $5.50 
The popular purple variety with large, purple-blue flowers; 
one of the loveliest vines we have. 
Mme. Villard Three $1.50. Doz. $5.50 
Bright carmine blossoms in great quantities; looks very well 
on a white background. 
Ramona Three $1.50, Doz. $5.50 
Single, pale blue flowers completely cover this plant; it is a 
very lovely vine not used nearly enough. 
EUONYMUS - Evergreen Bittersweet 
Kewensis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
A variety with very small, dark green foliage. Everyone who 
has seen this appreciates its value as a rock plant. It grows 
close to the ground, and is a most valuable plant for a shady 
place in the rock garden where a delicate evergreen is needed. 
Radicans 
12 to 1S inch, bushy plants. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
24 to 30 inch, bushy plants. Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
A strong grower with small, ovate, green leaves. Half bush 
and half vine in habit of growth. If given support, it makes a 
very fine covering for a building or a wall; very rugged grow¬ 
er, may be used for evergreen hedges, as it can be sheared into 
any shape 
Radicans variegata 
12 to 18 inch, bushy plants. Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
24 to 30 inch, bushy plants. Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50, 100 $35.00 
A beautiful small-leaved green and white variegated form of 
the same habit as the type. 
Radicans vegetus (Evergreen Bittersweet). 
15 to 18 inches. Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
18 to 24 inches. Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00 
24 to 36 inches. Three $2.75, Doz. $8.40, 100 $70.00 
The above are specimen plants, balled and burlapped. 
A strong growing variety, with larger leaves than the type, 
and producing bright orange-red berries, which remain on the 
plant the greater part of the winter. As an evergreen, abso¬ 
lutely hardy wall cover, this plant is unequaled. Bushy plants. 
