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PENTSTEMON, FIREBIRD (New) 



This beauty came to us from Switzerland, where 

 it is known as Pentstemon Shonholzerii. The 

 flowers are foxglove-like in size, on stems about 18 

 to 24 inches tall, and are a most beautiful crimson 

 overlaid with an orange sheen. The plant is easily 

 grown, is free from insect pests, flowers freely, 

 creates a lovely effect in the flower garden, and is a 

 cut flower par excellence. 



Price, 60c each; $1.50 for 3; $5.00 per doz. 



PHYSOSTEGIA VIVID 



Commonly known as False Dragon Head, this 

 lovely plant is a welcome addition to the hardy 

 garden. Its stately spikes of bright mauve-pink 

 flowers are borne in profusion during July and 

 August. It grows about two feet high and thrives 

 well in a moisture retaining soil in a sunny location. 



Price, 45c each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 doz. 



SCABIOSA, HOUSE'S HYBRIDS 



The flowers, which average from 3 to 4 inches 

 across, are produced on long strong stems and in 

 profusion from July to October. The colors range 

 from pure white, through lavender, mauve light 

 and bright blues to deep blue and purple. We offer 

 mixed colors only. Height, 2}$ feet. - 



Price. 45c each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 per doz. 



TRITOMA SPRINGTIME (New) 



{Plant Patent 318) 



A fascinating new hardy Tritoma which flowers in 

 late June and July. The upper part of the flower is 

 rich coral red, the lower half ivory yellow. These 

 sparkling and clear contrasting colors hold one's 

 attention in a pleasing manner. Springtime has been 

 tested for hardiness for five winters in all kinds of 

 soil, and has weathered these conditions without any 

 protection. We heartily recommend this novelty. 

 It combines beautifully in the garden with pale blue 

 Delphiniums or Regale Lilies in flower at the same 

 time. A well established plant will produce as many 

 as 10 to 15 flower spikes about 3 feet tall. They are 

 very graceful and superb for cutting. 



Price, 65c each; $6.50 per doz. 



TRITOMA PFITZERII 



Torch Lily or Red-hot Poker Plant 



For a brilliant spot in the Autumn perennial gar- 

 den, nothing can surpass the Tritoma. The color 

 range is from lemon to orange and from coral red to 

 brilliant scarlet crimson. The plants vary from 2J-3 

 ts 3 feet in height and flower from August to No- 

 vember. They thrive best in a rich light soil in a 

 sunny situation. 



Price, 50c each; $1.35 for 3; $5.00 doz. 



New Single Flowering 

 Sweet Scented Violet 



See Color Plate page 118. 



ROYAL ROBE 



This newcomer in the Violet world is by 

 far the most beautiful we have ever seen. 

 Unlike other varieties of violets, the plant 

 itself is a perfect picture. It develops into a 

 compact rounded plant about one foot in 

 diameter, and about a foot in height. The 

 foliage is magnificent, healthy and bold 

 and about four inches in diameter. 



Its chief attraction however is the glori- 

 ous flowers, which are the largest of any 

 violet we have seen; they open flat like a 

 pansy and are produced on long stems. The 

 color is lustrous deep violet-blue and its 

 fragrance, which of course is the principal 

 characteristic of any violet, is most de- 

 lightful. 



A few plants of Royal Robe in your gar- 

 den will furnish quantities of lovely fra- 

 grant flowers for cutting in early Spring 

 when flowers are most highly prized. 



Price, 60c each; $1.50 for 3; $5.00 doz. 



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VINCA BOWLES' VARIETY 



Everblooming Creeping Myrtle 



It serves admirably as an edging plant for a shrub 

 border, or as a ground- cover in the shade. The 

 flowers are bright mauve blue and the foliage deep 

 green and glossy. It blooms from Spring to Fall. 



Price. 45c each; $1.25 for 3; $4.50 doz. 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA 



Adam's Needle 



One of the hardiest and showiest plants we have. 

 The flower spikes are borne in huge panicles above 

 the sword-shaped foliage, which in itself has a sub- 

 tropical effect. The large, white, waxy blooms are 

 drooping in habit. 



Price, 50c each; $1.35 for 3: $5.00 per doz. 



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