Viola, Jersey Gem, makes a continuous-blooming edging 
Veronica, Blue Spire 
Viola, Jersey Gem 
Yucca filamentosa 
Veronica • Speedwell 
A large and much-cultivated group of blue- 
flowered perennials that are great favorites 
in the hardy garden. The taller forms are 
very pretty border plants, while the more 
dwarf, spreading forms are well adapted to 
the rockery. Unexcelled for cutting purposes. 
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers on 
short spikes. 2 ft. May, June. 
Blue Spire. A hybrid of V. longijolia sub- 
sessilis and V. spicata which has retained 
the glorious dark color of Subsessilis. 
Makes a bushy plant about 2 feet high. A 
real addition to the summer blues. 50c. 
each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz.; 25 for 
$9.00. 
Erica, Biue. A neat, semi-dwarf form pro¬ 
ducing fine bushlets of dark green, covered 
with spires of gentian-blue during June and 
July. 1 ft. 
Erica, Pink. A lovely pink form of the 
above, in bloom during June and July. 
-^Incana. Bright silvery foliage with spikes 
of amethyst-blue flowers during July and 
August. 1 ft. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Japanese Speed¬ 
well. The handsomest blue-flowered plant 
we know, growing to a height of 2 feet and 
completely studded with its spikes of blue 
flowers; fine for cutting. Aug.-Oct. 
-A^Rupestris, Heavenly Blue. Dwarf and 
spreading. Flowers very early, of an ex¬ 
quisite shade of blue. 
-ARupestris, True Blue. Literally covers 
itself with blossoms of intense blue during 
June and July. 1 ft. 
A-Splcata. Long spikes of bright blue flow¬ 
ers during June and July. An excellent 
border plant. 13 ^ ft. 
All Veronicas, except where noted, 35c. each; 
3 for Sl.OO; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
* Vinca 
Periwinkle; Trailing Myrtle 
A^Bowles Variety. This new European 
form is more desirable in every respect 
than the common type. The foliage is 
broader and rich glossy green, of strong 
texture, blowers are not only larger 
but of a deeper rich blue and are Ixjrne 
with remarkable profusion. 30c. each; 
3 for 85c.; $L(K) i>er doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
Vinca, continued 
Alpina. This new Vinca is a deep, glowing, 
velvety claret. Although endowed with a 
vigorous constitution, the habit is refined, 
compact, and never becomes straggly. _ It 
is a prolific bloomer throughout the growing 
season, excellently adapted for sun or partial 
shade. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per 
doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Minor. Green foliage. Lavender flowers. 
Extra-strong plants, 20c. each; 3 for 55c.; 
doz. $2.00; $3.50 for 25; per 100, $12.00. 
Minor alba. A white-flowering form of the 
above. Very useful as a ground-cover. 35c. 
each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Minor aurea. Golden variegated foliage 
and blue flowers. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 tor $6.50. 
Viola Odorata • Sweet Violet 
DOUBLE RUSSIAN. Perfectly hardy any¬ 
where, producing double, sweet-scented 
flowers in abundance. An excellent subject 
for that troublesome shady place. 50c. 
each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 per doz.; 25 for 
$9.00. 
WEDGWOOD. One of the newer bedding 
Violas, and one of the best, producing 
beautiful Wedgwood-blue flowers. A very 
free bloomer. 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; $5.00 
per doz.; 25 for $9.00. 
Vinca (Periwinkle) 
Viola Cornuta • Tufted Pansies 
Newer Hybrids 
JERSEY GEM. Without doubt the best 
bedding Viola yet introduced, being 
most suitable to our climatic conditioits, 
and doing well in any good garden soil, 
but for best results should have full 
sunlight. Under such conditions it will 
flower continuously from April until 
heavy frost. The plant is of compact 
growth. Flowers pure violet, on stems 
about 6 inches long, making it valuable 
for cutting as well as a most attractive 
border plant. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
MAGGIE MOTT. Large lavender flow¬ 
ers, heavy with fragrance. Maggie 
Mott brings a tradition of English gar¬ 
dens with her, worthy of the greatest 
expectations. Continuous blooming and 
dependable. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Improved Viola Cornuta 
The improved forms of Viola cornuta are 
among the important bedding plants of 
Europe, and are rapidly growing in favor here. 
Apricot Queen. Apricot-yellow, tinged with 
orange. 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; $3.00 per 
doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
Arkwright Ruby. This new variety is of 
the large-flowered type. Beautiful bright 
rosy crimson blooms with terra-cotta 
shadings. An outstanding variety. 30c. 
each; 3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
Lutea spiendens. Rich golden yellow. 
25c. each; 3 for 70c.; $2.50 per doz.; 
25 for $4.50. 
Yucca • Adam*s Needle 
This plant appears to best advantage if 
used as individual specimens, either on the 
lawn or in the shrubbery border. The slender, 
pointed foliage is of an evergreen nature. 
Tall flower-spikes rise 4 to 5 feet above the 
plant and are decked with cream-white, 
bell-shaped, drooping flowers during July 
and August. 
Filamentosa. White, with reflexed flower 
bells. Extra-strong plants, 40c. each; 
3 for $1.15; $4.00 per doz.; 25 for $7.50. 
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