PINCUSHION 
FLOWER 


OFFER 142 
ESPECIALLY SELECTED 
FOR CUTTING 
COLUMBINE 
DORONICUM 
GAYFEATHER 
MILFOIL 
PAINTED DAISY, ROBINSON’S DARK 
CRIMSON 
PAINTED DAISY, ROBINSON’S PINK 
SEDUM 
VERONICA, SUNNY BORDER BLUE 
8 plants... only $7.90 
SAVE $2.10 
ASTILBE, FANAL (Meadowsweet). Feathery spikes 
of rich garnet-red. The plant grows about 2 feet tall, 
with 1-foot flower stems. A fine perennial blooming 
in midsummer. Hardy and long lived if planted in 
rich moist soil in a sunny or lightly shaded location. 
It combines well with Shasta daisies. Clean, neat 
foliage. Excellent as a cut flower. 
$1.95 ea.—3 or more, $1.75 ea. 
DORONICUM CAUCASICUM = (Leopardsbane). 
Yellow, daisy-like flowers, showy with early bulbs 
and perfect for cutting. These shallow-rooted plants 
need moist soil. Foliage dies down after they bloom. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
TRUMPET FLOWER (Incarvillea delavayi). (not 
illustrated) Large, trumpet-shaped, rose-purple flow- 
ers with yellow tube. Likes full sun and blooms in 
June. Very popular in Europe but rare in America. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
ERIGERON 



ASTILBE, FANAL 
EVENING PRIMROSE 
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ERIGERON (Fleabane). Plentiful, lavender-blue 
flowers in June and July. They come on a 2-foot plant 
that likes a light, sandy soil and a sunny location. 
Very free blooming and nice to cut. Will continue to 
bloom if the dead flowers are kept cut. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
CORAL BELLS (Heuchera). Yields an abundance of 
flowers for cutting. Grows 15 inches high. Handsome, 
marbled, heart-shaped foliage, attractive in both 
winter and summer. Begins to bloom in late spring 
and continues for many weeks, through heat and 
drought of midsummer, furnishing a lovely cloud of 
tiny flowers on stiff stems. Available in RED, 
WHITE and PINK. State color desired. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more of one color, $1.10 ea. 
OFFER 142A 
1 each of the 3 Coral Bells $2.95 
GAYFEATHER, KOBALT (Liatris). Tall spires of 
bloom are striking at the rear of a planting, where 
they make a fine accent in late summer. The purple 
color looks well with late marigolds. Narrow grassy 
leaves in a thick tuft. Gayfeather needs little care and 
does well even in dry locations. Sandy, well-drained 
soil is best. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
EVENING PRIMROSE (Oenothera missouriensis). 
Clusters of bright clear yellow blooms, cup shaped 
and very attractive. The plant, about a foot tall, is 
fine for the edge of a border where its sunny color 
may be enjoyed for many weeks in midsummer. A 
light, well-drained soil and full sun are recommended. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 

DORONICUM 
SEDUM SPECTABILE 

CORAL BELLS 
PINCUSHION FLOWER (Scabiosa caucasica). Flat, 
3-inch blooms with a prominent central cushion. The 
showy blue color is welcome from June through Sep- 
tember. Long stems and good lasting ability make 
this a superb flower for cutting. Easy to grow in a 
well-drained soil in full sun. Nice in groups of three 
or more so that there will be plenty of flowers to have 
for bouquets. 
$1.25 ea.—-3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
SEDUM SPECTABILE (Stonecrop). Extremely 
hardy and easy to grow. One of the most popular of 
the large Stonecrop family. A tall plant for perennial 
borders, growing to a height of 18 inches. Thick stems 
and fleshy light gray-green leaves. Large, flat heads of 
rose-pink flowers in midsummer, decorative in the 
garden and also good for cutting. Give it fairly rich 
soil, full sun and good drainage. 
$1.25 ea.—3 or more, $1.10 ea. 
GAY FEATHER 
Our Guarantee 
The Star Rose Guaran- 
tee applies also to the 
other plants that we 
offer—perennials, 
azaleas, mums, _ del- 
phinium. If they do not 
grow and bloom for one 
full season, they will be 
replaced or your money 
refunded. 

