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*Incana —A gem for the rockery or low border, with its un¬ 
usual contrast between foliage and flowers. Has narrow 
silver leaves in neat tufts, from which arise dainty spikes 
of violet-blue flowers. Very good for edging garden paths. 
Each 20c ; 3 for 50c ; 10 for $1.50. 
Longifolia Subsessilis —One of the handsomest blue-flowering 
plants. Very hardy and increases in strength and beauty 
each year. Spikes 2 ft. in height are completely covered 
with beautiful blue flowers in July and August. Fine for 
cutting and one of the best plants for the hardy border. 
Does well in any good soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for 
$ 2 . 00 . 
"‘Prostrata —An early blooming creeper covered with light 
blue flowers on prostrate green foliage in May. Does well 
in full sun among the rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.50. 
*Rupestris — A fine rock plant growing 2 to 3 in. high; 
thickly matted, dark green foliage, hidden in May and 
June under a cloud of bright blue flowers. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c ; 10 for $1.50. 
Spicata “Dwarf Blue” —Very fine variety for the low border. 
Plants grow compact and have very dark green foliage. 
Each plant grows many spikes of intense blue flowers 8 
to 12 inches high in summer. Any ordinary good soil in 
sun is satisfactory. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Spicata Rosea—A much branched variety that bears pink 
flowers. Treat same as ‘Dwarf Blue’. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
. VIOLA—Tufted Pansy 
Cornuta, mixed —One of the finest for bedding and rock gar¬ 
dens. Flowers are produced all summer on 4 to 6 inch 
stems in many colors and markings. Does well in sun 
or part shade in any good soil with moisture. Each 20c ; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Odorata, Double Russian —A perfectly hardy Violet and a 
gem for the rock garden or bedding. Produces great masses 
of fine, large, double deep-purple flowers of exquisite fra¬ 
grance in early spring. Height 4 to 6 inches. Grows well 
in any good garden soil in partial to full shade. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Odorata, sweet-violet —(Frey’s Fragrant) Hardy little plants 
having very dark green leaves. Flowers of velvety purple, 
and sweet scented, are produced on 4 inch stems in spring 
and again in autumn. A pretty thing for the rock garden, 
or waterside in a shady location. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
Pedata —(Bird foot Violet)—A very desirable plant for the 
wild or rock garden. This plant grows a mass of fine 
cut leaves on short stems at base, resembling a bird’s foot. 
Pansy-like flowers are produced in quantities on 4 to 6 inch 
stems in colors of light blue to dark purple, sometimes 1 
inch across. Requires a loose, moist soil in sun or partial 
shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Pedata, bicolor —Similar to the above except the two upper 
petals are dark blue and the three lower petals are light 
blue. Very pretty in rock gardens ; also used for bedding 
or may be potted for resale. Same culture as above 
Viola. Each 20c ; 3 for 50c ; 10 for $1.50. 
