. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. Veronica longifolia subsessilis. AMETHYSTIM. (2 feet.)—Thickly branching with a profusion of showy spikes of Amethyst-blue flowers in July and August and dark green foliage. IXCA>'A. Hoary Speedwell. (6 to 12 inches.)—Espe- cially valuable for rock-work. Has pretty silve
. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. Veronica longifolia subsessilis. AMETHYSTIM. (2 feet.)—Thickly branching with a profusion of showy spikes of Amethyst-blue flowers in July and August and dark green foliage. IXCA>'A. Hoary Speedwell. (6 to 12 inches.)—Espe- cially valuable for rock-work. Has pretty silver-gray foliage and numerous small spikes of deep blue flowers throughout the summer. LOXGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. Blue Jay Flower. (2 to feet.)—Beyond question the most brilliant, beautiful and best perennial, giving blue flowers. It is among the very most valuable of all perennials, and too much can scarcely be said commending it. It is extremely hardy, thrives on all soils and in all locations, and from early in May until the middle of September—the season the Blue Jay is to be seen in the tree tops. This variety produces a veritable cloud of tall spikes a foot long that completely cover the plant. The foliage, too, is attrac- tive; its leaves being numerous, large and dark green. A mass of it presents a sight never to be forgotten. (See cut.) RXJPESTRIS.—A charming little creeping species grow- ing but 3 or 4 inches high. It forms a dense mat of deep green foliage, which is completely covered in spring with bright blue flowers. It is very effective and largely used in rock planting. SPICATA.—A variety of one to two feet, producing in summer a wealth of bright, deep blue flowers. Strong clumps, each, 15c; doz., $; 100, $ One each of the 5 varieties for 60c. YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. Adam's Needle. Spanish Bayonet. Unique, picturesque and very useful for grouping upon the lawn, in the perennial border and for planting with shrubbery. Has long, sword-like evergreen le
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