Vor ascum- NHuallein 
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 cre 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 them- 
selves freely from seed each year. 
Cotswold Gem Each 89c, Three $2.00. Doz. $5.75 
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 splendidly in 
poor soil and do not seem to mind hot, dry weather. A colorful plant, splendidly adapted to 
our hot, dry summers. A Wo 
Gainsborough Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75 
Produces bold spikes of large, pale yellow flowers during June and July. Grows to a height 
of 31 feet. It is a very beautiful and stately plant used in considerable numbers in the her- 
baceous borders in England. It is particularly well suited for our climate because it likes our 
hot, dry weather. No garden should be without it. h 
Pink Domino Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75 
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 from England where it, as well as Cotswold Gem and 
Cotswold Queen, are great garden favorites. 
Veronica 
4 We cannot imagine a garden or a well kept rock garden without just quantities of Ver- 
onicas. 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 pinkish lavender 
blooms and silvery gray foliage is a lovely plant anywhere. : 
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. 
Amethystina “Royal Blue” Each 80c, Three $2.90, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
Beautiful spikes of rich gentian-blue flowers. 10 to 15 inches. June and July flowering. 
Blue Champion Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25, 100 $35.00 
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 up- 
right habit and flowers 
throughout the early 
summer. A_ fine new 
introduction of real 
merit, and a_ plant 
which does withstand 
New Verbascums hot and dry weather 
Pink : without suffering. Alto- 
ink Domino Cotswold Gem gether alveno works 
while border plant. 
Blue Peter Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25, 109 $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 cnd far superior habit of growth and floriferousness 
A heavy bloomer and of easy cutture. A “must’’ for your garden. (Blue Peter is the 
name given the blue flag displayed by ships ready to leave port.) 
Crater Lake Blue Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $6.25, 100 $35.00 
For foreground planting in the border where you want a strong growing plant and a 
rich mass cf color, there is nothing much better than Veronica Crater Lake Blue. lt 
grows about 18 inches tall, prefers sun but does well in light shade. The dozens of 
flower spikes are the color of Oregon’s famous blue Crater Lake. 
Icicle _ Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $7.50 
This fine white Veronica has been most attractive in our nursery and many visitors 
have spoken of it. The white spikes it produces are about 15 in. tall and keep on 
coming throughout the summer and well into fall. The plant is as hardy as an oak 
and multiplies freely without being weedy. The flowers are at their best when most 
gardens are a little jaded. In addition, they are fine for cutting. All in all, this is a 
splendid new variety. ; 
Veronica, Blue Peter 
Veronica, Crater Lake Blue 
Longifolia subsessilis 
Each 85c, Three $2.10, 
Doz. $6.25, 100 $35.90 
2 feet. July to September. One 
of the handsomest blue-flower- 
ing 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 80c 
Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 
109 $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. Does well 
in light shade and is also a 
good ground cover for shrub 
borders. 
VINCA - Periwinkle or Trailing 
Myrtle. (See page 9.) 
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