PINCUSHION 



FLOWER 



OFFER No. 150 



ESPECIALLY SELECTED 

 FOR CUTTING 



COLUMBINE 



CONEFLOWER 



DORONICUM 



GAYFEATHER 



MILFOIL 



PAINTED DAISY, ROBINSONS DARK 



CRIMSON 

 PAINTED DAISY, ROBINSONS PINK 

 VERONICA, SUNNY BORDER BLUE 



8 plants . . . only $5.90 



ASTELBE, 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 Hved 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. 



$1.85 ea. — 3 or more, SI. 65 ea. 



DORONICUM CAUCASICUM (Leopards- 

 bane). 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. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



HARDY GERANIUM, JOHNSON'S BLUE. 



(mil illiislratnl) A coni|)act-gri)wing ])lant about 

 18 inclies tall, witli attractive foliage. Hardy, 

 easy to please. The brilliant blue flowers appear 

 in May and continue until midsummer. Try a 

 group at the edge of a border or in a sunny rock 

 garden. 



$1.35 ea. — .? or more, SI. 20 ea. 



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. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 

 HOSTA (Funkia or Plantain Lily). This is a 

 useful plant for supplying quantities of good 

 foliage, especially in damp shady places where 

 many plants do not thrive. The large leaves 

 make a broad mass, decorative alone but also a 

 fine background for other perennials. Vigorous, 

 hardy and long lived, Hosta has practically no 

 disease or insect problems. The flowers are a 

 bonus. 



MINOR ALBA. (not illustrated) Narrow 

 pointed leaves on a compact plant of medium 

 size. Blooms freely, producing white flower 

 spikes a foot tall. Likes light shade. Ideal as a 

 neat edging. 



$1.75 ea. — 3 or more, SI. 50 ea. 

 TARDIFLORA. NEW. The latest Hosta to 

 bloom, usually continuing through October. 

 The lavender-blue flowers are borne on stiff 

 stems 10 to 15 inches tall. Good deep green, 

 ribbed, very ornamental foliage. 



$2.25 ea.— 3 or more, S2 ea. 

 VENTRICOSA. (not illustrated) Bright blue 

 flowers in late summer, valuable in the garden 

 and perfect for cutting. The fine-textured foliage 

 of rich deep green produces a good clump. Stiff 

 flower stems, to 18 inches or more. A fast grower, 

 blooming freely and spreading as much as 2 feet 

 in diameter. 



$1.75 ea. — 3 or more, SI. 50 ea. 



OFFER No. 150A 



1 each of the 3 Hosta $4.75 



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. 

 95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



DORONICUM 



EVENING PRIMROSE (Oenothera missour- 

 iensis). 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. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



PINCUSHION FLOWER (Scabiosa caucasica). 

 Fiat, 3-inch blooms with a prominent central 

 cushion. The showy blue color is welcome from 

 June through September. 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. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



STOKESIA, BLUE DANUBE. Beautiful large 

 blue flowers. The plant grows 15 to 18 inches 

 tall and blooms from late summer into fall, 

 furnishing a silvery blue color that looks well 

 with other late summer flowers and early mums. 

 Give it a place in warm, sandy soil where it 

 receives full sun. A mound-like plant with 

 glossy green leaves. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



GAYFEATHER 



Our Guarantee 



The Star Rose Guarantee 

 applies also to the other 

 plants that we offer — 

 perennials, ground covers, 

 mums, delphinium, 

 Shasta daisies . . . that 

 they will grow and bloom 

 for one full season, or be 

 replaced or your money 

 refunded. 



ERIGERON 



EVENING PRIMROSE 



STOKESIA 





