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Veronica gentianoides (Gentian-leaved 
Speedwell). A i to 2 feet. Leaves 
clustered at the base, carpeting 
the soil; pale blue flowers in a 
short raceme. It docs quite well 
as a border plant or in shady 
places in rather moist soil. 15 cts. 
each, $i per doz. 
V. incana (Hoary Speedwell). A .\bout 
a foot high, with numerous small, 
bright blue flowers in a raceme; 
quite showy and forms good 
clumps in a sunny place. The 
leaves are woolly, white and at 
tractive. 15 cts. each, Si.50 per 
doz.; seeds, 5 cts. 
V. longifolia.A A strong-growing spe 
cies 2 feet high, with numerous 
lilac - colored flowers in a short 
raceme. J uly to September. Flow 
ers freely in any good soil. 15 cts. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
V. longifolia subsessilis. A A strong 
species, growing 2 feet or more, of 
good habit and the small, lustrous 
blue flowers from -August to 
October make it one of the very 
choicest of our garden plants. It 
delights in a rich, moist place in 
the open border. 25 cts. each, 
$1.75 per doz. 
V. repens (Creeping Speedwell). A A 
neat, low -growing plant, with 
small, pale blue flowers, covering 
the soil, forming a sod where grass 
will not grow. Prefers a moist 
corner in open sun. 10 cts. each, 
$i per doz. 
V. spicata. A Rather slender, 2 feet high, Viola cornuta alba (see page 40) 
bearing dense spikes of bright 
blue flowers. June to -August. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
V. Virginica (Great Virginian Speedwell). A .A plant of strong, stately growth. In a moist, 
rich soil, which is best suited to its growth, it often attains a height of 6 feet or more. 
The leaves arc borne in whorls along the stalk, flowers in terminal racemes — white or pale 
blue. The plant being tall and rather coarse-leaved, should be set back in bed. 25 cts. 
each, $2 per doz. 
VERNONIA Noveboracensis (Ironwecd).O 3 to 5 feet. Vigorous-growing perennials, with 
very showy purple flowers in small heads in autumn. Very effective as single specimens 
or grown in clumps near water or very moist ground. 25 cts. 
VINCA minor (Common Periwinkle).DX A most beautiful evergreen trailing plant, with 
large blue flowers. Also known by name of Blue Myrtle. This ])lant is quite hardy and 
very desirable to plant in dry shac^e where it will cover barren places. 15 cts. each, $1.25 
per doz., $6 per 100. 
V. minor alba.QX A fine variety with pure white flowers borne in profusion. 20 cts. each, 
$1.75 per doz. 
V. minor variegata. A variety with blue flowers and variegated leaves; a strong grower and 
quite hardy. 20 cts. each, $1.75 per doz. 
VIOLA. The Violets are, for the most part, among our first spring flowers. They furnish an 
abundance of bloom, a variety of colors, and are so easily grown as to be worthy of a place 
in every wild garden. 
V, Californica (California Violet).A A large, single, blue-flowered Violet forming large 
clumps, very fragrant; needs a little protection in winter. It also makes a fine plant for 
window culture. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
V. Canadensis.□ Is i to 2 feet high, with heart-shaped leaves and whitish flowers tinged 
with purple. A moist, shady situation is desirable for its cultivation. May to .August. 
15 cts. each, Si.25 per doz. 
V. blanda (Sweet White Violet).OA Flowers slightly fragrant. Damp, open places in spring. 
10 cts. each, Si per doz. 
See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants 
