OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
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VERONICA—Speedwell 
Beautiful hardy perennials that vary in height from 
a few inches to three feet and bear blue flowers 
in terminal spikes. Very showy in the border and 
rock gardens, and all are very easily grown in or¬ 
dinary good soil in sunny position. 
Amethystina—Rich amethyst-blue spikes, rising from 
tufts of dark green foliage. It makes a vivid spot of 
color during June and July. 1 ft. stems. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
*Corymbosa Stricta—A low growing plant of prostrate 
tufted foliage. Flowers of azure blue are produced on 
6 to 8 inch spikes in midsummer. A new variety. 
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
:|: Erica—A fine creeping plant for the rock garden. The 
foliage is greyish green and flowers of pink on short 
spikes appear in May and June. Will grow in sun 
or partial shade. Withstands hot weather well. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
:I Tncana—A gem for the rockery or low border, with 
its pretty 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 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 in¬ 
tense 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. 
