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VERONICA — Speedwell 
Blue Peter. A recent English introduction of real merit 
and unquestionably the best of the early summer 
flowering Veronicas. Deep navy blue flowers closely 
arranged up and down the stiff stems. Compact 
growth and heavy bloomer. July, August. 15-18 in. 45¢ 
each; $1.25 per 3; $4.50 per doz. 
Blue Spire. Produces beautiful deep blue spikes of 
flowers above lovely green foliage. July, Aug. 2 ft. 
*Incana. A wooly plant with numerous blue flowers. 
Excellent for rockery or edging. July, August. 1 ft. 
*Incana rosea. Silvery gray foliage with upright spikes 
of lovely pink flowers. June. | ft. Pot plants. 
VIOLA 
*Giant Jersey Gem. A plant of dwarf, compact habit and 
a continuous bloomer from May until late fall. The 
flowers are of a pure rich purple, borne on good stems 
from 6 to 8 inches long. Grows in any soil with plenty 
of sun. Absolutely free of the sprawling habit which is 
characteristic of the old Jersey Gem. Fine for borders 
and rock gardens. May to November. 6-8 in. 
VIOLET 
Royal Robe. Unusually large, lustrous, delicately fra- 
grant deep violet flowers on sturdy 10-inch stems are 
ideal for cutting, boutonnieres, corsages. The rugged 
plants bloom abundantly in spring and fall. 10 in. 
Pot plants, 45c each; $1.25 per 3; $4.50 per doz. 
PRICES OF PERENNIALS 
Unless otherwise noted, the price of Perennials is 40c 
each; $1.10 per 3 of one variety: $4.00 per dozen. Six or 
more plants of one variety will be sold at the dozen rate. 
Twelve plants of different kinds, such as twelve different 
varieties of Phlox, will not be sold at the dozen rate, but 
at the each rate. The dozen rate applies only when six 
or more plants of ONE VARIETY or COLOR are ordered. 
Oversize clumps obiainable at special prices. 


Annual Seedlings 
GREENHOUSE GROWN 
These BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING PLANTS will keep the 
garden gay throughout the summer and fall and give an 
abundance of blooms for house and table decorations. FOR 
THE BENEFIT OF OUR CUSTOMERS, we operate extensive 
test beds of new and noteworthy annuals. If these prove 
satisfactory under our climatical and soil conditions, they 
are offered to the trade the following season. We raise 
many thousands of ANNUAL SEEDLINGS of the popular 
varieties, all of which are transplanted’ stock, GREEN- 
HOUSE GROWN, and begin blooming three to four weeks 
ahead of cold frame seedlings. 


Most of these plants will be ready any time after 
May 20th. All Annual Seedlings, 65c¢ per doz. box; 
$2.25 per box of 50, except as otherwise noted. 

We do not pack Annuals for shipment 
Truck delivery in Essex County only 
*Suggested cut flower varieties. 

AGERATUM 
Blue Boy. Compact, deep blue, 4-6 in. 
Blue Perfection. Dark blue. 15-18 in. 
