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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 lhght shade. 
, (See Heather culture on page ) (pH 4-6). It will stand full sun, but shade suits 
it better. 75 Hach ior SLIO RI 2i ios 750: 
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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 
comparatively 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 Cranberry. 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). 
$1.UU Each. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $10.00 
VANCOUVERIA. Inside-out Flower. (Berberidaceae, Barberry Family) 
Vancouveria hexandra. Large spreading clumps oi dainty, iacey 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). 
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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 
tates. 0c Hache 3iior $12 5aal ator $500: 

Verbena canadensis 
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