IF JAPANESE BEETLES BOTHER, USE SMACK 
Veronica > Speedwell 
Veronica, Blue Spire. This cross between 
V. longijolia subsessilis and V. spicata has 
combined the good qualities of both. Deep 
rich blue spikes on a bushy plant with an 
extremely long flowering period. 2 ft. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
V. incana. @ Silvery gray foliage and 
spikes of violet-blue. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
V. longifolia subsessilis. Very attractive 
blue flowers. Continues to bloom until late 
fall. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 
10, $22 per 100. 
V. Lyalli. @ Attractive, small notched 
leaves. Spreading habit. White flowers 
tinged with pink, on willowy branches. 
5 to 6 in. July. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
VINCA. Periwinkle. An evergreen trailer 
that is fine for covering bare banks and 
places under trees. 
V. alpina. @ A small-leaved variety with 
rosy purple flowers. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
V. minor. @ Lilac-blue flowers. 3 in. 
April, May. 60 cts. for 3, $1.50 for 10, $12 
per 100, $100 per 1000. 
V. minor alba. @ A white variety of the 
above. Very useful as a ground-cover. 3 
in. April, May. 
V. minor, Bowles’ Variety. @ This is an 
improvement over the old V. minor, having 
richer foliage and larger, deeper blue flow¬ 
ers. It blooms profusely in early spring and 
again in the fall. 3 in. April-Oct. $1.75 
for 10, $15 per 100, $120 per 1000. 
VIOLA. Tujted Pansies. Much used for beds 
and borders; very beautiful planted in | 
masses. They bloom from spring until 1 
fall. I 
V., Apricot. ® Beautiful apricot color. 
6 in. May—Aug. 1 
Vinca (Periwinkle) 
Viola, Blue Perfection. ® Blue, with 
yellow eye. 6 in. May—Aug. 
V., Jersey Gem. ® Absolutely hardy. Pure 
violet color; large and fragrant. Will grow 
in any good garden soil in sunny position. 
6 in. May—Nov. 
V. lutea splendens. ® Golden yellow. 6 
in. May-Aug. 
V., Papilio. ® Violet and white. 6 in. 
May-Aug. 
V., White Perfection. ® White. 6 in. 
VIOLETS {Viola odorata). Owing to their 
fragrance and simplicity of culture, Violets 
have met with general favor. If planted in 
a shaded, moist position outdoors, they 
will thrive and Mower freely. 
V., Double Russian. ® A hardy variety 
with double, sweet-scented, dark blue 
flowers. Will do well in shade. 10 in. 
April, May. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
V., Gov. Herrick. ® Large, somewhat 
scented flowers of a clear, choice shade of 
blue. 3 to 6 in. April-June. 
V., Prince of Wales. ® Rich violet. 8 in. 
May-Oct. 
V., Rosina. ® Vigorous. Old-rose; very 
fragrant. 6 in. April-Oct. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
New York World’s Fair 
We will have a large display garden in 
the Horticultural section of the Fair, which 
we invite all our Jriends to visit. 
Also, our Nursery is only (j miles from 
Times Square, New York City, and visitors 
to the Fair would find much to interest them 
in our extensive acreage oj choice stock. 
CUT-FLOWER COLLECTION 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore 
Aquilegia, Long-spurred Hybrids 
Armeria cephalotes rubra 
Artemisia, Silver King 
Aster, Burbank’s Charming 
Campanula persicifolia 
Chrysanthemum maximum 
Coreopsis, Mayfield Giant 
Delphinium, Lamartine 
Dianthus, Mrs. Sinkins 
Doronicum excelsum 
Eupatorium coelestinum 
Gaillardia, Portola 
Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy 
Helianthus angustifolius 
Heuchera, Pluie de Feu 
Liatris pycnostachya 
Physostegia, Vivid 
Pyrethrum roseum 
Senecio pulcher 
The above Collection, composed of all 
types and sizes, will give ample cut- 
flowers from spring to late fall. 
100 plants, 5 of each variety, for $20 
GROUND-COVERS 
The following plants are suitable for 
covering bare spots under trees, banks, 
etc. For descriptions refer to general 
list. 
Ajuga genevensis 
Ajuga reptans 
Anchusa myosotidiflora 
Arctostaphylos Uva-ursi 
Epimedium macranthum niveum 
Erica and Calluna 
Muehlenbeckia nana 
Pachysandra terminalis 
Potentilla tridentata 
Veronica Lyalli 
Vinca alpina 
Vinca minor 
Vinca minor alba 
Vinca minor, Bowles’ Variety 
Violet, Gov. Herrick 
Violet, Prince of Wales 
May-Aug. 
*20 
A BORDER PLAN and 
COLLECTION OF 100 PERENNIAL PLANTS for 
We offer below a collection of Perennials, carefully designed, intended 
for the use of beginners and those who do not have enough knowledge 
to plan or select their own material 
Our Collection includes new varieties combined with the older, more popular 
kinds. They are carefully selected to yield continuous bloom, cut-flower material, 
and pleasing effects throughout the growing year. 
Border Collection 
Key 
Plants 
Key 
Plants 
1 
5 
Cassia marilandica 
11 
5 
Campanula persicifolia 
2 
5 
Anchusa italica, Dropmore 
12 
5 
Gaillardia, Mr. Sherbrook 
3 
4 
Amsonia Tabernaemontana 
13 
5 
Phlox, Daily Sketch 
4 
5 
Liatris pycnostachya 
14 
5 
Pyrethrum roseum 
5 
5 
Thermopsis caroliniana 
15 
5 
Aster, Victor 
6 
5 
Aster, Burbank’s Charming 
16 
6 
Armeria cephalotes rubra 
7 
4 
Cephalaria tatarica 
17 
4 
Nepeta, Six Hills Giant 
8 
5 
Aquilegia, Long-spurred Hybrids 
18 
6 
Dianthus, Mrs. Sinkins 
9 
5 
Phlox, Leo Schlageter 
19 
6 
Iberis sempervirens 
10 
5 
Eupatorium coelestinum 
20 
5 
Aster, Daphne 
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