VERONICA (SPEEDWELL) - 
Per Ha 
VARIETY Doz. Doz. 
An interesting and valuable family of plants because of 
their ornamental foliage and their long flower spikes, 
which resemble graceful spires. Thrive in rich soil in 
full sun. 
AMETHYSTUNA 07 irae ee eee ce ree eee Th] 45 
Dwarf form which grows about 1 foot high. Long spikes 
of clear blue flowers in June and July. 
LONGIFOLIAs. Soo Re ee ee, ee eee .75 45 
Reaches height of about 30 inches and is a beautiful 
sight in July and August with its long spire-like spikes 
of deep blue. 
PECTINATA—An odd variety which has gray foliage and a 
creeping habit of growth. Deep rose colored blooms 
appear in profusion during May. Very showy when in 
bloom, and also as a foliage plant after blooming season. 
Field Grown, Transplanted, Plants, 25c Ea; 5 for $1.00, postpaid. 
VIOLAS (HARDY TUFTED PANSIES) 
One of the most popular edging and bedding flowers. 
In bloom nearly eight months of the year! Loved for 
their dwarf size, their colorfulness and their f1ee-bloom- 
ing habit. 
APRICOT .90 55 
Large blooms of apricot yellow make a bright color -dis- 
play all summer long. 
ARKWRIGH TAR UB Yi ee ee -715 45 
Very free flowering, rich ruby-red color, with satiny 
sheen. Fragrant and delightful when cut. 
BLACK :>(UM Piggott es es 2 a eee ee .75 -45 
Glossy black with bright yellow eye. Showy. 
CHANTREY CAND it Se eee ee ee .90 Aye) 
Masses of purest apricot blooms all summer. 
CORNUTAKING#PHENR Ye a ee eee .90 55 
Rich violet-purple with a small yellow eye. Each blos- 
som of this strain is perfectly formed. 
JERSEY > GEM poe coe ca re hoo eeiec sete ee ee ee -75 45 
Blooms from April until snow falls. Rich, shimmering vio- 
let-blue color, the most exquisite fragrance and extreme 
hardiness make this one of the finest of-the Violas. 
WALLER FRANKLIN MIXTURE |... .75 45 
Mixture of gay blues and yellows, especially for bedding 
or colorful edgings. Abundant bloomers. 
YUCCA (ADAM’S NEEDLE) 
EILAMEN T.OS Avge reo care er ee ee See .715 45 
Long, bayonet-like leaves are rich green and grow into 
large clumps. Strong erect stems reach a height of 6 
feet and are topped with immense loosely drooping 
spikes of bell shaped blooms. Striking for use as speci- 
men plants. 

SPECIAL! FREE PLANT OFFER 
We will send you FREE two dozen, your selection of any of the 
plants describec in this catalog, retailing at not more than 75c¢ per 
dozen, with every order of ten dozen or more selected from this list. 

Saginaw, Mich. 
Richards Gardens, Plainwell, Mich. 
Gentlemen: The perennial seedlings |! ordered some time ago I re- 
ceived last Monday, and must say they are the best plants | “have 
ever seen. | have them all planted and they sure look swell. 1! know 
every plant should grow and | will have many flowers this summer. 
Many thanks to you for your fine plants.—Fred W. Miller. 
Chicago, Illinois 
Richards Gardens, Plainwell, Mich. 
Gentlemen: The remainder of my order (Baby Phlox) came to- 
day. Just want to tell you that we were delighted with all the 
plants, and feel we were well taken care of, both as to quality and 
quantity. Everything growing fine.—Mrs. John Bingham 
Pine Bluff, Ark. 
Richards Gardens, Plainwell, Mich. 
Dear Sirs: Received my order of seedings from your Gardens 
about a week ago, and must say | was more than pleased. It is the 
first time | have ordered from you, and will say, from now on all my 
plants will come from your gardens. My plants are growing and so 
healthy.—Mrs. Lillian V. Marino. 
Send your orders early, when orders are given early, shipments will be 
made at proper time. 
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