Title: Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1
Identifier: catalogofhardype1911jtlo (find matches)
Year: 1911 (1910s)
Authors: J. T. Lovett Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver
Publisher: Little Silver, N. J. : J. T. Lovett
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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34 J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. VERONICA. Speedwell.
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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., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 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 leaves with hairy filaments and during July it throws up stout flower stalks four to five feet high with great panicles of large, drooping, lily-like creamy white flowers. It is entirely hardy and succeeds everywhere—even upon light, sandy soil. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. Hardy Ornamental Grasses The roots of all, except those of the Festuca and ARUNDO DONAX. Great ReEd.—A superb, stately reed, resembling Bamboo in its size and beauty. It is generally hardy and, in a favorable season and on rich moist soil, will grow to twelve or fifteen feet in height. Especially valuable for ornamental planting by lakes and ponds. —DONAX VARIEGATA.—A variety of the above with leaves distinctly and prettily variegated with creamy- white. Grows 6 to 8 feet. Each, 20c; doz.. $2.00. EEIAMHUS RAVENXAE. Hardy Pampas or Plume Grass.—Resembles very much the beautiful exotic Pam- pas Grass. It grows to great height, 9 to 12 feet, and throws up vast numbers of reed-like stems, each of which is surmounted with large, wavy silvery plumes. Each, 20c; doz.. $2.00. EULALIA GRACILLIMA. Japan Rush. (6 feet.)—A very graceful and airy, tall growing grass; very narrow foliage, beautiful deep green with silvery-white midrib. —JAPONICA.—Five to six feet with broad, deep green leaves which curve gracefully downward. In autumn, each of the many tall stems is surmounted with a large feathery tuft or plume, which is attractive upon the plant and useful for winter bouquets. —JAPOMCA TARIEGATA. (4 to 5 feet.)—A form of the above having leaves distinctly striped with white and more or less tinted with pink and yellow. Very orna- mental and valuable. (See cut.) —JAPONICA ZEBRINA. Zebra Grass. (4 to 5 feet.)—A curious, variegated form, having broad bands of light yellow across the light green leaves at regular intervals. Handsome as a specimen and valuable for grouping. Each, 15c; doz., $1.50. A set of 4 for 50c. Clumps, each, 30c; doz., $3.00. A set of 4 for $1.00. Phalaris, are too large to he sent by mail. FESTUCA GLATJCA. Blue Fescue.—An exquisitely love- ly grass for edging. Its silky, hair-like leaves are bright silvery^blue and are produced in dense tufts. It is of dwarf habit, growing but 5 or 6 inches high. Each, 12c; doz:, $1.25; 100, $8.00. PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA PICTA. Ribbon Grass. Gar. denEr's Garter.—Exceedingly effective and indispensable in ornamental planting. The foliage is abundant, deep green, distinctly variegated with pure white in longitudinal stripes, presenting a very charming appearance. It should be largely planted. Especially useful for edging and as a border for flower beds; particularly large groupings of Cannas and similar plants. Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00.

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