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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 ordinary 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 pros- 
trate 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. 
*Incana—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 
20G 2a for o0c:-10 ‘for $1550: 
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 cut- 
ting and one of the best plants for the hardy bor- 
der. 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. 
*Rupesiris—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. 
