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2. Lady Lloyd George 
Semi-Double 
The loveliest of all violets (and 
next to impossible to get). The 
most adorable, exquisite perfume, 
beautiful shade of blended mauve 
and lavender. Large full petals 
flare out in full growth, measure 
two inches across with a double 
center, just like a Marie Louise 
tucked in the center, As fragrant 
as the best violet can be. Grows 
very large, leaves 5 inches, stems 
9 inches. The most beautiful in 
our gardens. $1.00 each, 6 for 
$5.00. 
3. White Swanley 
Double 
Here is a rare variety, very 
scarce, much loved. A full fluffy 
ball of white, a fragrant bed of 
pop corn in early spring. Stems 
about 6 inches. Dainty pointed 
leaves, light green. Lovely in pots, 
porch boxes, borders and patios, 
shady nooks or rock gardens, 50c 
each, $5.00 dozen. 
4, Martie Louise 
Double 
Mauve, with light center and a 
tiny orange dot, petals full and 
VERY fragrant, long lasting, re- 
sembles the DeParme, only darker 
in color. This has been a favorite 
for centuries in all countries. 
Blooms are delicious when can- 
- died and the syrup used for cakes 
and ice cream. 50c each, $5.00 
dozen. 
De Neopolitan 
Double 
Bluish lavender shading to light 
in center. Very fragrant. Stems 
5 to 6 inches, stands erect, full 
bloomer and lasts longer than any 
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other violet, long blooming season. 
It has been improved and is con- 
sidered the choice among many of 
the Parma Violets, 50c each, $5.00 
dozen. 
Napoieon’s favorite flower was 
the Violet. The story is told that 
when he was banished to the is- 
land of Elba, his followers wore 
violets as an expression of their 
loyalty, convinced that he would 
return to them when the violets 
blossomed again. And when he 
escaped from the [Island and 
reached Paris, it was indeed Violet 
Time for it was March, 1815. His 
path was strewn with violets, vi- 
olets fell in a purple shower over 
his coach, while the air was color- 
ful with their beauty and rich 
with their perfume, 
6. New Wine 
Clear ruby red, saucy blooms 
stand high. Just give them a start 
and they will do the rest. They 
make excellent borders as they 
spread rapidly and fill a_ solid 
border or bed. Likes the sun. If 
you have a corner where nothing 
else does well, try the effervescent 
New Wine there. It grows so fast 
and has a nice foliage all season. 
35¢ each, 3 for $1.00. 
fee Toni Red 
(Cucullata rubra) 
Blood red with bluish cast in 
center. Medium size blossoms 
with nice picking stems. Has long 
pretty shaped petals and grows on 
corms. Similar to Red Bess and 
Red American Beauty. 35c each, 
3 for $1.00. 
8. Royal Elk 
Rich deep purple blossoms grow 
to 2 inches across with heavy 
velvet petals. Stems 9 to 12 inches 
