Selected Perennial Plants * eS. | 
PENTSTEMON, FIREBIRD (New) é 
This beauty came to us from Switzerland, where it is known as Pentstemonyes 
Shonholzerii. The flowers are foxglove-like in size, on stems about 18 to 2 
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, 75c 4 
each; $7.50 per doz. ¢ 
SCABIOSA 
HOUSE’S IMPROVED HYBRIDS. The flowers, which average from 3 to 4 U@ 
re inches across, are produced on long, strong stems and in profusion from 
July to October. The flowers are also more double than the ordinary 
Scabiosa caucasica. The cc range from pure white through lavender, 
mauve, light and bright blues to deep blue and purple. We offer mixed 
colors only. Height 24% feet. Price, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
TRITOMA, SPRINGTIME (New) 
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. Spring- 
time has been tested for hardiness for five winters in all kinds of soil, and 
has weathered these conditions without any protection. It combines beauti- 
fully in the garden with 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, 75c 
each; $7.50 per doz. 
TRITOMA (Golden Torch Lily) 
TOWER OF GOLD. This new variety is startling and beautiful. The plant is 
very graceful and the golden yellow flowers are borne sturdily erect. Height 
3 feet. Produced from August to frost. Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle) 
Pentstemon, Firebird 
VIOLA CORNUTA - Pansy Violets 
Blue Gem or Jersey Gem. Look like large single 
Violets and are produced on 6-inch stems; 
color a pleasing shade of violet-blue. If not 
permitted to go to seed, it will produce flowers 
from May to frost. Thrives in partial shade 
or in a sunny location. Price, 30c each; $2.75 
per doz.; $21.00 per 100. 
VIOLET, Hardy Double Russian 
The finest in cultivation. This Violet is entirely 
hardy, perfectly double, a deep violet-purple 
color and most deliciously fragrant. It is entirely 
free from disease of any kind, will grow and 
bloom in any garden and in any situation. Noth- 
ing more appropriate for a partially shaded spot 
under trees, etc. Price, 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
Double Russian 
Violet 
FILAMENTOSA. The flower spikes are 
flowers above the sword-shaped foliage, 
effect. Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
borne in huge panicles of pure white 
which in itself has a sub-tropical 
Tritoma, teens of Gold 
POPULAR HOUSE PLANTS 
Selected for their ease of culture, they help to make the dreary 
days of winter more cheerful 
FUCHSIA 
Black Prince. Purple striped red: red 
sepals. 
Gloire de Marcellane. 
scarlet sepals. 
Little Beauty. Red sepals, double, pur- 
ple corolla. Dwarf; free flowering. 
Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
GERANIUM, DOUBLE 
Alphonse Ricard. Semi-double flowers of 
a bright vermilion-scarlet. 
Beaute Poitevine. Lively salmon-pink 
color; semi-dwarf branching habit; 
deeply zoned leaves. 
Jean Viaud. Bright rosy pink, white 
blotch in center; dwarf, compact. 
White Queen. The best double white. 
Rose Scented. The old-fashioned sweet 
scented favorite. 
Price, plants from 4-inch pots, 35c 
Double white: 
Peach; $3.50 per doz. 
IVY (Hedera) 
Marion Ivy. A_ small-leaved, compact 
growing form of English Ivy: very 
beautiful and graceful. Price, plants 
from 4-inch pots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 
Variegated Ivy, Large-Leaved. Large, 
deep green leaves prettily edged with 
creamy white. Fine for. house culture. 
Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 50c 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
GRAPE IVY 
(Vitis Rhombifolia) 
A graceful trailing vine with dark 
glossy green, trofoliate leaves. An excel- 
lent subject for house culture. Price, 
plants from 3-inch pots, 35c each. 
JASMINE GRANDIFLORUM 
(Star Jessamine) 
A lovely, sweet scented house plant. 
White, star-shaped flowers in abundance 
throughout the winter. Price, plants from 
3-inch pots, 35c¢ each; $3.50 per doz. 
PHILODENDRON 
Cordata. The most satisfactory of all in- 
door trailing or climbing plants. It 
thrives in soil or water and can be 
grown successfully in a room without 
any direct sunlight. Price, plants from 
3-inch pots, 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 
$25.00 per 100. 
POINSETTIA 
Plants offered up to October 1st. 
Pulcherrima, Mrs. Paul Ecke. The finest 
variety in cultivation. It develops 
enormous brilliant scarlet bracts. Must 
be grown in a greenhouse or conser- 
vatory, as it requires full sunlight. 
Price, plants from 3-inch pots, 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Plants are delivered transportation paid within 50 miles of New York City. 
Beyond this area, they are shipped by express, charges collect. 
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