Viola , Jersey Gem, makes a continuous-blooming edging 
Veronica, Blue Spire Viola, Jersey Gem 
Valeriana • Valerian 
Coccinea. Showy heads of old-rose flowers 
from June to October. 
Officinalis. Hardy Garden Heliotrope. 
Produces, during June and July, showy 
heads of rose-tinted white flowers, with 
heliotrope odor. 3 to 4 ft. 
All Valerianas, 25c. each; doz. $2.50; $4.50 for.25 
Veronica • Speedwell 
A large and much-cultivated group of blue- 
flowered perennials that are great favorites 
in the hardy garden. The taller forms are 
very pretty border plants, while the more 
dwarf, spreading forms are well adapted to 
the rockery. Unexcelled for cutting purposes, i 
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers on 
short spikes. 2 ft. May, June. 
Blue Spire. A hybrid of V. longijolia sub- 
sessilis and V. spicata which has retained 
the glorious dark color of Subsessilis. 
Makes a bushy plant about 2 feet high. A 
real addition to the summer blues. 50c. 
each; doz. $5.00. 
Vtlncana. Bright silvery foliage with spikes 
of amethyst-blue flowers during July and 
August. 1 ft. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Japanese Speed¬ 
well. The handsomest blue-flowered plant 
we know, growing to a height of 2 feet and 
completely studded with its spikes of blue 
flowers; fine for cutting. Aug.-Oct. 
★ Rupestris, Heavenly Blue. Dwarf and 
spreading. Flowers very early, of an ex¬ 
quisite shade of blue. 
-^Rupestris, True Blue. Literally covers 
itself with blossoms of intense blue during 
June and July. 1 ft. 
-ASaxatile. Mounds of evergreen foliage 
about 5 inches high. Flowers slate-blue, in 
June. 
*Spicata. Long spikes of bright blue flow¬ 
ers during June and July. An excellent 
border plant. 1 ft. 30c. each; doz. $2.75. 
See color plate opposite page 105. 
All Veronicas, except where noted, 30c. each; 
doz. $3.00; $5.50 for 25 
* Vinca 
Periwinkle; Trailing Myrtle 
It is often a perplexing problem to find the 
plant that will do well in dense shade, but 
right there is where Vincas of the hardy class 
should be employed; also in lawn plantings 
under trees, in woodlands and on spots it is 
desired to cover where no grass will grow. 
Vinca, continued 
It is valuable for planting on cemetery lots 
by reason of its dwarf, creeping habit. The 
foliage is green all winter. 
Alpina. This new Vinca is a deep, glowing, 
velvety claret. Although endowed with a 
vigorous constitution, the habit is refined, 
compact, and never becomes straggly. It 
is a prolific bloomer throughout the growing 
season, excellently adapted for sun or partial 
shade. Offered for the first time it takes its 
place as one of the most valuable of the better 
ground-covers. 35c. each; doz. $3.50. 
^Bowles Variety. This new European form 
is more desirable in every respect than the 
common type. The foliage is broader and 
rich glossy green, of strong texture. Flow¬ 
ers are not only larger but of a deeper rich 
blue and are borne with remarkable pro¬ 
fusion. 25c. each; doz. $2.50; $4.50 for 25. 
Minor. Green foliage. Lavender flowers. 
Extra-strong plants, 20c. each; doz. $2.00; 
$3.50 for 25; per 100, $12.00. 
Wallflowers • Ch eiranthus 
Cheiri, Mixed. The old, fragrant favorite. 
Good mixture of colors, including yellow, 
brown, etc. 30c. each; doz. $3.00; $5.50 
for 25. 
Viola Cornuta • Tufted Pansies 
Newer Hybrids 
JERSEY GEM. Without doubt the best 
bedding Viola yet introduced, being most 
suitable to our climatic conditions, and 
doing well in any good garden soil, but for 
best results should have full sunlight. 
Under such conditions it will flower con¬ 
tinuously from April until heavy frost. 
The plant is of compact growth. Flowers 
pure violet, on stems about 6 inches long, 
making it valuable for cutting as well as a 
most attractive border plant. 25c. each; 
doz. $2.50; $4.50 for 25. 
JERSEY JEWEL. A worthy companion to 
Jersey Gem, having the same perpetual 
flowering habit but with flowers twice as 
large. They are a true Pansy-violet color 
which in full sunshine is most effective. 
50c. each; doz. $5.00. 
MAGGIE MOTT. Large lavender flowers, 
heavy with fragrance. Maggie Mott brings 
a tradition of English gardens with her, 
worthy of the greatest expectations. Con¬ 
tinuous blooming and dependable. 50c. 
each; doz. $5.00. 
Yucca filamentosa 
Improved Viola Cornuta 
The improved forms of Viola cornuta are 
among the important bedding plants of 
Europe, and are rapidly growing in favor here. 
Apricot Queen. Apricot-yellow, tinged with 
orange. 
Arkwright Ruby. This new variety is of 
the large-flowered type. Beautiful bright 
rosy crimson blooms with terra-cotta 
shadings. An outstanding variety. 
Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. 
Lutea splendens. Rich golden yellow. 
White Perfection. A fine white. 
Yellow Queen. Another large-flowered 
type. Deep, pure yellow blooms. A 
robust grower and wonderfully free 
flowering. 
All above Violas, 25c. each; doz. $2.50; $4.50 for 25 
Viola Odorata • Sweet Violet 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN. Perfectly hardy any¬ 
where, producing double, sweet-scented 
flowers in abundance. An excellent subject 
for that troublesome shady place. 35c. 
each; doz. $3.50. 
ROSIN A. Exquisitely fragrant, rich rosy 
pink flowers entirely different from any 
other Viola we have ever seen. In spring a 
mass of pink flowers appears before the 
foliage, with a continuous sprinkle of 
flowers until frost. Does well in a sandy 
soil and in a semi-shady position. Grows 
8 inches high. 35c. each; doz. $3.50. 
WEDGWOOD. One of the newer bedding 
Violas, and one of the best, producing 
beautiful Wedgwood-blue flowers. A very 
free bloomer. 50c. each; doz. $5.00. 
Yucca • Adam’s Needle 
This plant appears to best advantage if 
used as individual specimens, either on the 
lawn or in the shrubbery border. The slender, 
pointed foliage is of an evergreen nature. 
Tall flower-spikes rise 4 to 5 feet above the 
plant and are decked with cream-white, 
bell-shaped, drooping flowers during July 
and August. 
Filamentosa. White, with reflexed flower 
bells. Extra-strong plants, 35c. each; doz. 
$3.50. 
Filamentosa variegata. A beautifully va¬ 
riegated form of the above, having a 
central stripe of green with a border of 
golden yellow. 50c. each; doz. $5.00. 
VARIETIES MARKED ★ ARE SUITABLE FOR ROCK-GARDENS 
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