Verbascum -Hul, lein 
Hardy biennial and perennial plants of stately growth suitable fo 
} r borders or ro dens. 
The leaves are more or less woolly, and the flowers are borne in branched snikese Thos ae nou 
several beautiful hybrids. in cultivation which are superior to the species. 
pe cture. alee ees light me poe rali-crained soil. Plant in autumn or early spring 
abou ° inches apart. nce a colony of these plants is established th i a 
selves freely from seed each year. : rg sities eT Us 
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. 
I ‘ Grows to a height 
of 3/2 feet. It is a very beautiful and stately plant used in considerable numbers in the here 
baceous berders in England. It is particularly well suited for our climate because it likes our 
hot, dry weather. No garden should be without it. 
Pink Domino 
WV ronica 
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 
by Royal Blue in June is outstanding. 
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. 
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 
upright habit and flowers throughout the 
early summer. A fine new introduction of 
real merit, and a plant which does with- 
stand hot and dry weather without suffer- 
ing. Altogether a very worth-while border 
plant. 
it is one of the highlights. The color created 
Blue Champion 
Veronica, Blue Peter 
Blue Peter 
flowering Veronicas. 
about 15 to 18 
better known because of 
Crater Lake Blue 
For foreground planting in 
grows about 18 inches tall, 
flower spikes are the color of 
Icicle 
have spoken of it. The white 
are a little jaded. In addition, 
new variety. 
Longifolia subsessilis 
Each 85c, Three $2.10, 
Doz. $6.25, 100 $35.00 
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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floriferousness. A heavy bloomer and of easy culture. A ‘must’ 
(Blue Peter is the name given the blue flag displayed by ships ready to leave port.) 
This fine white Veronica has been most attractive in our 
New Verbascums 
Pink Domino Cotswold Gem 
Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz: $6.25, 100 $35.00 
A recent novelty from England and without doubt the best of the early summer 
The flower spikes are of deepest navy blue on stiff stems 
inches tall. This variety will replace Blue Spires as soon as it is 
its better color and far superior habit of growth and 
for your garden. 
Each 85c, Three $2.10, Doz. $5.25, 100 $35.00 
the border where you want a strong growing plant and a 
rich mass of color, there is nothing much better than Veronica Crater Lake Blue. It 
prefers sun but does well in 
light shade. The dozens of 
Oregon's famous blue Crater Lake. 
Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $7.50 
nursery and many visitors 
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 
they are fine for cutting. All in all, this is a splendid 
Veronica, Crater Lake Blue 
