. Viola Cornuta Purpurea VIOLA CORNUTA PURPU REA, OR G. WERMIG. A variety of the tufted Pansy, forming clumps that are a sheet of bloom the entire season, and a most attractive subject for the border; the flowers, which in general appearance closely resemble the Princess of Wales Violet, make it a splendid substitute for the latter during the summer months when these are not to be had. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $ 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
. Viola Cornuta Purpurea VIOLA CORNUTA PURPU REA, OR G. WERMIG. A variety of the tufted Pansy, forming clumps that are a sheet of bloom the entire season, and a most attractive subject for the border; the flowers, which in general appearance closely resemble the Princess of Wales Violet, make it a splendid substitute for the latter during the summer months when these are not to be had. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $ 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. Wallflower Double Russian. Fine, large, double deep pur- ple flowers of exquisite fragrance. Pedata (Bird's Foot Violet). A native variety, with finely-cut foliage and showy blue flowers. — Bicolor. An elegant variety of the preceding, with the upper petals a rich, royal purple; lower petals almost white. Price, 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. VIOLAS OR TUFTED PANSIES (Viola Cornuta). The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are one of the important bedding plants of Europe, and are rapidly growing in favor here. They 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 make them welcome additions to any garden. Admiration. Soft purple, with dark blotch. Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. Papillo. Violet, with dark eye. White Perfection. A fine white. 10 cts. each; $ doz.; $ per 100. VINCETOXICUM (Mosquito Plant). Japonicum. An interesting plant from Japan, with small white flowers in summer, which attracts and kills insects. The foliage is dark green and almost evergreen. 25 cts. each. $ per doz. WAHLENBERGIA. Vincsflora. A useful plant for the rock garden growing from 10 to 12 inches high, producing gentian-blue Campanula-like flowers during the greater part of the summer. 50 cts. each. WALLFLOWERS. The old fav
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