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VERBENA CANADENSIS ~ Large Flowered Verbena. 12-18 in. Similar to above, but 
lareer in every part. Lilac-pink flowers, late spring to Oct. in dense terminal 
cinsters> Flae to Tex. No to Va., Ill. Pa, Kan., and Colo. Would make a good 
snowing on a dry bank in full sun. 
VERONICA VIRGINICA = Culver's Root. 3-5 Ft. White flowers Aug.-Sept. Attractive 
wher. left to develop as large clump in rich soil in full sun. Eastern states. Bach 
hO¢g. 3 - $1.05; 10 - #3.00. 
VIOLA CANADENSIS - Canada Violet. Leafy stemmed to about 1 Ft. White flowers with 
yellow center. Late spring-early summer. Light shade in good soil. N.B- to Ala. 
West to Rocky Mts, Each 35¢, 3 -90¢, 10-- #2.50. 
VIOLA PAPILIONACAE VAR. PRICEMA - Confederate Violet. 6 in. Blue-grey. May. Sun 
or light shade in rich soil. Carolinas and Ga. to Ky and Ark. Each B5¢5)3 92085 
10 -- 52.50. 
VIOLA PEDATA - Birdfoot or Pansy violet. l-8 in. Very large lilac-purple flowers Apr- 
June. Grow in well drained location in full sun, never in the drip of trees or crowded 
by other plants. State flower of Ill. Eastern half of U.S. Hach 35¢, 3-90¢, 10 - 52.50 
VIOLA VILLOSA OR VIOLA ADUNCA (Uncertain on identification) 4-8 in. Flower violet. 
Culture similar to above. Makes neat clump of foliage. Each 35¢, 3-S0¢, 10 - $2.50, 
VIOLA( Species or Hybrid) This plant hes most unusual blue and white mottled flowers. : 
It has never formed seeds for us and had to be propagated by division. Each 35¢; 
3 - 90¢, 10 — 32.50. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA - Common Yueca, Adams Needle or Siik Grass, 3-6 Ft. Early summer. 
Evergreen, full sun. Costal plain of Ga. to N.J. Seed. Bach 75¢, 3 + $2.00, 10-%}6.00. 
YUCCA GLAUCA - Soapweed. 3 = 6 Ft. Greenish-white flowers. May-July. Gray-green 
leaves, narrower and stiffer than filamentosa. S. Dakota to N.Mex. Each 65¢, 3 ~$1.80, 
10 = $5.00. 
All plants are 50¢ each, 3 of one variety for 31.35, 10 of one variety for Shs00, ex 
cept as noted. 5 or more of one variety at the 10 rate. We will quote quantity 
prices to landscape architects or gardeners interested in buying larger quantities 
for landscaping or naturalizing. 
All of the plants listed are field-grown and have been propagated either by seed or 
division. If shade loving, they have been grown in beds under lattice. All plants 
that we have indicated as growing in light shade or full sun, we find grow very well 
here in Michigan in full suniight with 2 heavy mulch. Also; plants ordinarily found 
only in the marsh, grow very satisfactorily in the garden with a mulch both in summer 
and winter. For mulch, we use decaying sawdust and straw. Hay, grass clippings, etc., 
would be satisfactory. Sawdust has the advantage of being free of weed seeds. 
All plant order of “2.00 or over postpaid in the United States, Under w2e00, add 
25¢ to cover postage and packing. This limit does not apply to seed orders as all 
seed is postpaid. 
A certificate of inspection is attached to eaeh plant shipment. 
Our seeds are kept in glass containers and will be packaged as orders arrive. All 
seeds listed are 1951 crop. Seed available only where stated. Gentiana Crinita is 
50¢ per packet. All other seeds are 25¢ per packet or five packets for $1.00 postpaid, 
We would be pleased to correspond with persons who collect seed of native American 
Perrenials not on this list- Seed should be properly ripened, true to name, fresh and 
come from areas where temperature falls below zero. Seed wanted only for our own use. 
Je wish to thank everyone who suggested a name for our new garden "AMERICAN PERENNIAL 
CARDENS", It is located on Venoy Road immediately south of Warren Road in Garden Citye 
“¢ cordially invite anyone who is interested, to visit the garden. In order to ‘be sure 
of being met, please first phone LO 1-0O71le. 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANTING SEEDS 
Many of our seedlings are grown from seed planted directly in or on the ground. The 
need beds are five feet wide and run from east to west. They are covered by narrow 
lattice running north and south. The lattice is ahout 14 feet above the beds. Beds 
laid out in this way and so covered provide a constantly changing pattern of light and 
shade. Additional lattice is used around and over the beds of those plants requiring 
more shade. The lattice not only provides shade for the young plants, but also helps 
conserve moisture and protects against strong winds, The ground is also much cooler 
under the lattice. 
Germination for most species seems to be better when the ground is kept cool. After 
planting, seed must not be allowed to become dry. 
