TRADESCANTIA 
A few years Gago we received from the Department of Agriculture of 
Washington, D. C., a collection of beautiful dwarf growing Tradescantia. 
From the several varieties sent us we selected five best and most dis- 
tinct colors, and are happy to be able to offer them this year. 
They bloom from spring throughout the summer until early winter. All 
they ask for is a small space where they may be permitted to grow. 
Insects do not bother them. They are permanent, requiring no par- 
ticular care, and at all times their foliage is very decorative. All grow 
about 12 inches high. 
Iris Pritchard Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Pure white flowers faintly tinted with violet. The beauty of the flowers 
is much enhanced by the rich violet-blue feathery centers. This contrast 
of colors is very lovely. 4 
James Stratton Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Rich pure deep blue flowers in abundance. Not as brilliant as Purple 
Dome, but a lovely shade of blue. Also slightly taller than the other 
kinds. Average height is about 16 inches. 
James C. Weguelin Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
New beautiful variety, free-flowering with porcelain-blue flowers from 
June until September. A worth-while plant which does well anywhere. 
Foliage decorative. 
Pauline Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Cattleya-mauve would describe the color of this delightful variety. Like 
all others its growth is neat and it is a prolific bloomer. 
Purple Dome Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Vividly brilliant purple flowers which sparkle with life in sunlight. Fine 
grower and it flowers freely. Considered the most spectacular one of 
the entire collection. 
One each of five varieties of Tradescantias offered for $3.00. 
TROLLIUS - Globeflower 
Hardy perennials belonging to the buttercup order. The flowers are 
globe-shaped, yellow or orange in color, and particularly useful for 
cutting. 
Culture. They require a deep rich soil containing plenty of humus. They 
also like plenty of moisture, hence, should be grown in damp, shady 
corners, or, better still, by the waterside, in bold masses. Plant in 
autumn or very early spring, 8 inches apart. 
Europaeus, Orange Globe Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Desirable free-flowering plants, Producing their giant orange-yellow 
buttercup-like blossoms on stems 1 to 2 feet high from May until 
August; succeeds admirably in the border in a moist position. 
Ledebouri Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A magnificent variety of very deep orange color. Its great merit lies 
in its late flowering propensities. One for cutting. 
Choice Mixed Colors Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
Colors range from pale yellow to deep orange. A wide variety of shades 
and forms include also a quantity of the above named varieties. They 
will provide at little expense an abundance of cut flowers. 
VERBASCUM - Mullein 
Hardy biennial and perennial plants of stately growth, suitable for 
borders or rock gardens. The leaves are more or less woolly, and the 
flowers are borne in branched spikes. There are now several beautiful 
hybrids in cultivation which are superior to the species. 
Culture. Mulleins require a light or medium, well-drained soil. Plant 
in autumn or early spring, about 4 to 8 inches apart. Once a colony 
of these plants is established they will reproduce themselves freely from 
seed each year. 
Cotswold Gem Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
This Verbascum received an Award of Merit when introduced a few years 
ago in Europe. Here it has proven to be an outstanding and beautiful 
plant for the border, blooming from July until the end of September. 
Its numerous flower spikes rise to a height of four feet and are covered 
with soft amber-colored flowers with sparkling purple centers. Do splen- 
didly in poor soil and do not seem to mind hot, dry weather. A colorful 
plant, splendidly adapted for our hot, dry summers, 
Pink Domino Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
The upright rugged and picturesque branching flower spikes reach a 
height of 3 feet or more. They are in bloom from June until September 
and can _be depended on for a fine and colorful background in the 
border. The color is a soft rose-pink with delicate buff undertones. 
A charming plant recently received trom England where it, as well as 
Cotswold Gem and Cotswold Queen, are great garden favorites. 

Veronica Longifolia Subsessilis 


Veronica - Speedwell 
We cannot imagine a garden or a well kept rock garden without just 
quantities of Veronicas. No matter what may be introduced in novel plants, 
no matter how fine the garden or border in which they are to grow, this 
garden would not be complete without such plants as Veronica Longifolia 
Subsessilis. From July to September it is one of the highlights. The color 
created by Royal Blue in June is outstanding. Spicata Rubra with its pink- 
ish_lavender blooms and silvery gray foliage is a lovely plant anywhere. 
Then take the dwarfs such as Rupestris. How incomplete a rockery would 
look without them. Above all, they are so easily grown and multiply freely. 
Don‘t overlook them, they are among the best of hardy plants. | 
Culture. Good, ordinary soil will suffice for all the following kinds. 
Grow the dwarf sorts in masses on the margins of sunny borders or rock 
gardens, and the others in colonies in positions according to their height. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 6 to 8 inches apart; cut back all faded 
flowers to promote new growth and additional blooms. They are classed 
amongst the best perennials for the American gardens. . 
Amethystina “Royal Blue” 
Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
Beautiful spikes of rich gentian-blue flowers. 10 to 15 inches. June 
and July flowering. 
Blue Peter Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
A recent novelty from England and without doubt the best of the 
early summer-flowering Veronicas. The flower spikes are of deepest 
navy blue on stiff stems about 15 to 18 inches tall. This variety 
will replace Blue Spires as soon as it is better known because of its 
better color and far superior habit of growth and _ floriferousness. 
A_heavy bloomer and of easy culture. A ‘‘must” for your garden. 
(Blue Peter is the name given the blue flag displayed by ships ready 
to leave port.) 

Blue Spires Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
Far superior to the well-known Spicata. Growing two feet high, its lovely 
deep blue spikes show up well in the hardy border. The foliage is clean 
and plant is of bushy upright habit and flowers throughout the early 
summer. A fine new introduction of real merit, and a pie which does 
withstand hot and dry weather without suffering. Altogether a very 
worth-while border plant. 
*Incana Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
(Candida.) 1 foot. July and August. A white, woolly plant; flowers 
numerous; blue. Has good appearance, both in and out of bloom. Use- 
ful in rockery or for edging paths and flower beds, 
Longifolia subsessilis Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
2 feet. July to September. One of the handsomest blue-flowering plants. 
Perfectly hardy and increases in strength and beauty each year. Spikes 
completely studded with beautiful blue flowers; fine for cutting and one 
of the best plants for the hardy border. 
*Rupestris Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A fine rock plant growing 3 to 4 inches high; thickly matted, deep 
green foliage, hidden in early June under a cloud of bright blue flowers. 
pees well in light shade and is also a good ground cover for shrub 
orders. 
Spicata Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Long spikes of violet-blue flowers all summer; a very fine variety for 
the middle of the hardy border. For best results lift and divide every 
three years and fertilize well with bone meal. Plant grows about 24 
inches tall. Me 
Spicata rubra Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A fine dwarf, compact growing Veronica with silvery gray foliage and 
handsome soft lavender-pink flowers, which combine beautifully with 
the foliage. Habit of the plant is erect and very free flowering. Height 
when in bloom about 10 to 12 inches. A good variety for edging, as 
well as informal groups in front of the border. 
VIOLA ODORATA - Sweet Violet ; 
Duchesse de Parma Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
A strong growing variety with very double, lavender-blue flowers which 
are highly scented. Does fine in shade. 
*Double Russian Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $35.00 
Perfectly hardy anywhere, producing double, sweet scented violet flowers 
in abundance. A splendid variety for that troublesome shady place. 
*Odorata semperflorens Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A sweet scented perpetual flowering Violet. It never stops blooming. 
The flowers are fair size and you can always pick a nosegay from a 
few plants. The fragrance leaves nothing to be desired. This perpetual 
flowering Violet is a good grower, and if you plant it in a favorable 
location will soon become a big clump. Does well in light shade. Per- 
fectly hardy. A joy to own. 
*Rosina Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00. 
Producing not only in spring but again in late autumn, quantities of 
dainty, deliciously fragrant, pink or old rose flowers. Useful for border- 
ing or as a ground cover in half shade or full sun. 
*Royal Robe Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This glorious variety is a lustrous shade of deepest violet-blue. The 
blossoms are delicately fragrant and open out flat like a Pansy or Viola. 
It is quite unnecessary for us to expatiate on the transcendent beauty 
of this Violet. Suffice to say a trial in your own garden will bear out all 
we have had to say and more. A few plants of this Violet in the garden 
will serve to furnish quantities of bloom either during early winter or 
early spring and at a time when cut flowers are most highly prized. 
White Czar Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful white Violet. The flowers are on long stems; they are 
large and substantial and are produced in great abundance. In additi®> 
to its free flowering it is also a strong growing variety and is quite 
happy in full sun. A fine companion for Royal Robe which still con- 
tinues to be the best of blue Violets. 
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