. Veronica Longifolia Subsessius. Wa LLFLOWHR. VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES. (Viola Cornuta.) The improved forms of Viola Cor- nuta are one of the important bedding plants of Europe. They are but little known here, but are certain to become general favorites. If planted in a par- tially shaded bed, they will flower con- tinuously for nearly eight months in the year; and while their flowers are not so large as those of the Pansy, their bright colors and floriferousness will make them welcome additions to any garden. Admiration. Soft purple, with dark blotch Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. Papi
. Veronica Longifolia Subsessius. Wa LLFLOWHR. VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES. (Viola Cornuta.) The improved forms of Viola Cor- nuta are one of the important bedding plants of Europe. They are but little known here, but are certain to become general favorites. If planted in a par- tially shaded bed, they will flower con- tinuously for nearly eight months in the year; and while their flowers are not so large as those of the Pansy, their bright colors and floriferousness will make them welcome additions to any garden. Admiration. Soft purple, with dark blotch Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. Papilio. Violet, with dark eye. White Perfection. A fine white. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. HARDY VIOLETS. The varieties listed below are not suited for forcing under glass; they are perfectly hardy, and when grown in the open border are covered with flowers in early spring. Blanda (Sweet White Violet). Our native single white violet, faintly sweet scented. 10 cts. each; $ per doz. Odorata Lutea. Flowers small, of a pleasing shade of chamois yellow; produced in great abundance. 10 cts. each; $ per doz. Pedata (Bird's Foot Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and showy blue flowers. 10 cts. each; $ per doz.; $6,00 per 100. — Bicoior. An elegant variety of the preceding, with the upper petals a rich royal purple; lower petals almost white. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. YUCCA (Adam's Needle). Filamentosa. Among hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants this can be classed at the head of the list. Its broad, sword-like foliage and tall, branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and Ju'y make it an effective plant for all positions. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. VERONICA (Speedwell). Amethjstina. Amethyst-blue flowers in July and August; 2 feet. Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue flowers; July and August; 1 foot. Longifolia Subsessil
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