Edward Gillett, Southwicl^, Mass. — Hardy Perennials 
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Vinca minor variegata. A 
variety with blue flow¬ 
ers and variegated 
leaves; a strong grower 
and quite hardy. 20 
cts. each, SI.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 large, 
single, blue-flowered 
Violet, forming large 
clumps, very fragrant; 
needs a little ]')rotectioTi 
in winter. It also 
makes a fine ])lant for 
window culture. 15 
cts. each, SI.25 per doz. 
V. Canadensis. .* Is 1 to 2 
feet high, with heart- 
shaped leaves and whil- 
See page one for explana¬ 
tion of signs before descrip¬ 
tion of plants 
.Shortia salacifolia (see page 43) 
Sinilacitia hifolia (see page 44) 
