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TUNICA. Tunic Flower. (Caryophyllaceae, Pink Family) 
Tunica saxifraga flore-pleno. The most showy of Summer and Fall bloomers. A large airy 
mass of twisting, very thin, fresh green stems about 8 inches high bearing a pro- 
fusion of tiny, full double, rose pink flowers from August to November. It looks very 
much like the double Babysbreath of the florists. Excellent for walls. walks or 
clumps in the rock garden. A species widespread in Europe that thrives in any or- 
dinary garden soil that is not too acid, in a sunny location. (Ph. 6.5-8) 
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Tunica saxifraga flore-pleno alba. Another very showy Fall blooming plant similar te 
the above, but with full double white flowers. Under some weather conditions the 
flowers may be suffused with pink, and they usually turn a pale pink color with 
age. Give it the same soil and exposure as above. 35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
UVULARIA. Merry Bells. (Liliaceae, Lily Family) 
Uvularia grandiflora. A beautiful Eastern American native for the wild garden or 
shaded section of the rock garden. Great clumps of large, deep, glossy green leaves 
on erect 15 inch stems ornamented with a striking show of huge, pendulant clear 
vellow bells in April and May. One of the showiest of our Eastern woodland plants 
that likes to grow in a rich, deep acid leafmold soil in a moist shady location. (Ph. 
4-6) BUCH Glin OL yl 2 ogee le Or, $5.00: 
VACCINIUM, Cranberry. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Vaccinium vitis-idaea. (Mountain Cranberry) A charming little evergreen shrub about 5 
inches high, forming very compact little rounded mounds of small dark glossy 
green leaves that turn a very colorful bronze in Fall and Winter. Showy clusters 
of waxy pink bells in April and June, followed by bright red fruit in Summer and 
Fall. Of indispensable value for the rock garden because of its fine evergreen 
foliage, showy pink flowers in Spring and ornamental red fruit in Summer and 
Fall. This European species requires a very acid sandy leafmold soil in light shade. 
(See Heather culture on page 18) (Ph. 4-6) It will stand full sun but shade suits 
it better. (sce aCe 3110p) O0e mc LOT p/-00, 
Vaccinium vitis-idaea minus. A very dwarf form of the above that makes solid carpets 
of tiny dark glossy green leaves about 2 inches high. Lovely little clusters of com- 
paratively large waxy pink bells in May, followed by huge bright red berries that 
sit right on the foliage. This is the true, naturally dwarf North American form of 
the Mountain Craneberry. It requires an acid, peaty or sandy leafmold soil in light 
shade or sun. A better grower in shade, but the foliage keeps a nice bronze color 
when it is exposed to full sun. (Ph. 4-6) SOU uimaCie co tOre peo, ele fOten 0 OO! 
VANCOUVERIA. Inside-out Flower. (Berberidaceae, Barberry Family) 
Vancouveria hexandra. Large spreading clumps of dainty, lacey foliage about 10 inches 
high valuable as a ground cover for shade. Airy panicles of interesting white flowers 
in April and May. This lovely plant from the West Coast forests requires a deep 
acid leafmold soil in shade or semi-shade. (Ph. 4-6) 50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5. 
Vancouveria parviflora. Very similar to the above in habit of growth, but it has large, 
drooping panicles of little white or very pale lavender flowers in May. Another 
beautiful mass of dainty foliage for a shaded nook. Same soil as above. 
50c Each.3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
VERBENA. Clump Verbena. (Verbenaceae, Vervain Family) 
Verbena canadensis. The only Verbena for northern gardens. A neat clump of dark 
green, deeply toothed, crinkled leaves about 8 inches high, but sometime decumbent. 
Long spikes of dark reddish-purple flowers from May to July. Excellent for summer 
bloom in the wall or rock garden. It comes very readily from self-sown seeds. It likes 
a light acid loam in full sun. (Ph. 5-6) Native of the Southeastern States. 
50c Each. 3 for$1.25. 12 for $5.00. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
