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DORONICUM 



OFFER 148 



ESPECIALLY SELECTED 

 FOR CUTTING 



COLUMBINE 



CONEFLOWER 



DORONICUM 



GAYFEATHER 



MILFOIL 



PAINTED DAISY. ROBINSON'S DARK 



CRIMSON 

 PAINTED DAISY, ROBINSON'S PINK 

 \"ERONICA, 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 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. 



$1.85 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. 



(not illustrated) A compact-growing plant about 

 18 inches tall, with 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. — 3 or more, SI. 20 ea. 



ERIGERON (Flea bane). 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. 



CORAL BELLS (Heuchera). Yields an abun- 

 dance 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 lovelv cloud of tinv flowers on stiff 

 stems. Available in RED, WHITE and PINK. 

 State color desired. 



95c ea. — 3 or more of one color, 85c ea. 



OFFER 148A 



1 each of the 3 Coral Bells B2.60 



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. 



E'VENING 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. 



CORAL BELLS 



PINCUSHION FLOWER (Scabiosa caucasica). 

 Flat, 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. 



SXaKESIA, BLUE DANUBE. Beautiful large 

 blue flowers. The plant grows 15 to 18 inches 

 tall and blooms from late summer into fall, 

 furnishing a silvery blua 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 

 gloss}' green leaves. 



95c ea. — 3 or more, 85c ea. 



Our Guarantee 



The Star Rose Guarantee 

 applies also to the other 

 plants that we o£fer — 

 perennials, ground covers, 

 mums, delphinium, 

 Shasta daisies . . . that 

 they will grow and bloom 

 for one full season, or be 

 replaced or your money 

 refunded. 



GAYFEATHER 



ERIGERON 



E\'ENING PRIMROSE 



STOKESIA 



