VERONICA (Ver-on’-i-ka) —Speedwell 
A family whose value is greatly underrated. For rocker- 
ies, walls, banks, edging, etc., the dwarf members of the 
great clan are of outstanding importance. All are of the 
very easiest culture and bloom with such abandon as 
to rank them, in our opinion, among the very best of 
low growing plants. The taller sorts are useful in the 
border and their spikes of bloom work nicely in mixed 
bouquets. 
*amethystine “Royal Blue’—Beautiful clustered heads of 
rich gentian-blue flowers transforming the clump of 
deep green foliage into a mound of richest color in 
June and July. 12”. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*amethystine “True Blue’—12” spikes of intense blue on 
compact well formed plants. 35c¢ each; 3 for 85c 
*armena—Matted prostrate foliage like small fir boughs and 
glorious blue flowers. Distinct and very rare. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
*bellioides—Creeping sort with large, sky-blue flowers. 3”. 
25c¢ each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
Blue Spires—A very fine new introduction having larger 
and deeper colored flowers than spicata. One of the 
very best border plants. 2’. 50c each 
*Crater Lake Blue—Very large clustered heads of Crater 
Lake blue. 15”. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
*corymbosa stricta—Distinct and lovely, forming irregular 
little mounds surmounted by amethyst blooms. 35c each 
*cupresoides nana—A little evergreen shrub that looks like 
a tiny juniper. Bushy and well formed. Of real interest 
to the rock gardener. 75c each 
*erica—Dainty heather-like appearance with delicate pink 
flowers. 6”. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*incana—Silvery foliage and deep blue flowers. 10”. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*incana rosea—An unusual pink form of the above. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*longifolia subsessilis—One of the finest blue plants for the 
hardy border or large rockery. 15” spikes of deep royal 
blue flowers. Hardy and very prolific. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
*pectinata rosea—New. A strong grower quickly forming 
wide mats of handsome silvery, wooly foliage enlivened 
by countless rich rose colored flowers with a penciling 
of white about each petal. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*rupestris—Thickly matted deep green foliage hidden in 
early June under a cloud of glorious deep blue flowers. 
out 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
spicata—Long spikes of blue flowers all summer. 2’. 
25c each; 3 for 60c 
spicata alba—Similar to above with snow white flowers. 
Should be cut back after flowering for continued bloom. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
spicata rosea—A lovely pink form of the above. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*trehani—Bright yellow prostrate foliage. Deep blue flow- 
ers. Ours is the true type and is very rare. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
One each of the 18 Veronicas $4.50 
VERBASCUM (Vur-bas’ kum) —Mullein 
Hardy plants forming a rosette of deep green leaves 
and sending up spikes of delicate flowers all season. A 
well drained sunny position seems to be their only re- 
quirement. 
*phoeniceum hybridum—A very fine strain ranging in color 
from pure white to pink, lavender, and purple. Mixed 
only. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
VIBURNUM (Vy-bur’-num) —Snowball 
*opulus nana—A very rare little shrublet growing 6” tall. 
True snow-ball like blooms followed by white berries. 
In the fall the branches assume brilliant red tints most 
effective in the rockery or border. 50c each 
VALERIANA (Va-lee-ri-ay’-na)—Garden Helio- 
trope 
Hardy old-fashioned perennials for borders in sun or 
shade. Delightfully fragrant flowers in large heads. 
*coccinea—Great heads of deep old rose flowers on per- 
fectly rounded plants 1’ tall and fully as broad. Rich 
blue-green leaves. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*coccinea alba—A pure snow white form of the preceding. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
officinalis—Showy heads of rose tinted creamy flowers on 
3’ stalks with the delicious fragrance of heliotrope. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 3 Valerianas, 70c; 3 for $1.75 
VIOLA (Vy'-o-la) CORNUTA—Tufted Pansy 
The tufted pansies are among the most persistent bloom- 
ers of all hardy plants. Given a rich soil with plenty of 
moisture they will bloom continuously from early spring 
until freezing time in the fall. Cut all straggling branches 
back to force new growth and do not allow to seed. 
Partial shade suits them best. 
*Arkwright Ruby—A grand English novelty. Large flowers 
of rich crimson shaded with maroon. 25c each; 3 for 50c 
*chantreyland—A recent European novelty considered the 
best apricot yet. The flowers are quite large with dis- 
tinct penciling of black from the golden eye. 
25c each; 3 for 50c 
*floriariensis—Dainty blue and lavender shaded to cream 
from Switzerland. The most persistent winter bloomer 
we know of. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.85 
*Jersey Gem—Perhaps the best of all violas. Large deep, 
rich, clear violet colored flowers fairly cover the plant 
all season. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
*lutea splendens—Opening pure yellow and showing a de- 
cided rose tinge with age. Very attractive. ; 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.50 
*Maggie Mott—Very large flowers of soft heliotrope-blue 
and cream. The well known English hybrid propagated 
from imported stock and guaranteed true to name. 
35c each; 3 for 85c; doz. $2.50 
*Nora Morrow—A most unusual blending of red and mauve. 
New and quite distinct. 35c each 
*Puck—Gay flowers having two upper petals of rich purple 
and three lower petals of bright yellow. 25c each 
*White Jersey Gem—A snow white form of the well known 
and popular Jersey Gem. 25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
*Wedgewood—One of the largest flowered of all tufted — 
Violas. Rich glowing violet. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.00 | 
*White Perfection—Fine pure white tufted pansy. | 
25c each; 3 for 50c; doz. $1.75 
One each of the 11 Violas $2.50 
*Mixed—A fine mixture of Violas grown from our own 
named varieties. 3 for 40c; doz. $1.25 
VIOLA—Various Species 
*canadensis—Large white violet tinted with pink blooming 
allsummer. Upright branching stalks. 6”. 25c each 
*cuspidata—Our best native violet having large bright blue 
flowers in early spring and clean, fine leaves all summer, 
Best in shade. 25c each; 3 for 50c 
*Doubie Russian—Double deep violet fragrant flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*English—The old-fashioned single blue violet. 
: 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*hederacea—A charming new violet from Australia. Tiny 
heart-shaped leaves and rosy red fragrant flowers con- 
tinuously. Perfectly hardy everywhere. 
35c each; 3 for $1.00 
*Lady Lloyd George—A new and striking flower of rich 
deep violet-blue having a very double center tipped 
with orange. Very large long-stemmed flowers. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*Marie Louise—A very lovely new double violet, having 
light rich blue fragrant flowers. 35c each 
odorata, Perpetual Flowering—A new everblooming Violet 
that is exceptionally fragrant. The lovely purple blooms 
may be picked any time of the season. 50c each 

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