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New Hardy Phlox Afendsi. 



A NEW RACE OF 



HARDY PHLOXES. 



(Phlox Arendsi.) 



At the great International Exhibition held in London, May, 1912, 

 where this new type of Phlox received an Award of Merit no other 

 new plant in the Hardy Perennial class attracted such great attention. 

 It originated through the successful crossing of the early-flowering 

 popular Phlox Divaricata Canadensis with the showy hardy herba- 

 ceous varieties of Phlox Decussata. The plants are of vigorous, branch- 

 ing habit, growing, according to the variety, from 12 to 24 inches 

 high. Coming into flower during the latter part of May, they con- 

 tinue in good condition for nearly two months, producing a mass of 

 flowers unknown in other types of Phlox. 



From a large number of varieties the introducer has selected five of 

 the most distinct sorts, which we now offer for the first time. (See 

 cut.) 

 Charlotte. Grows 18 to 24 inches high, flowers very large, pale 



lilac shaded pink with a prominent dark eye; one of the best. 

 Qrete. Plant of very branching habit, 20 inches high, producing 



great masses of medium-sized white flowers. 

 fielene. Of a beautiful lavender-blue color; similar to Divaricata 



Canadensis; shapely plant; 15 to 18 inches high. 

 Kathe. Stems loosely branched, about 20 inches high; flowers 



purplish-rose with a dark eye surrounded by a lighter halo. 

 Louise. A strong-growing variety about 2 feet high; light lilac 



flowers with a carmine eye. 

 Price, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. One each of the 5 varieties for 



$2.00. 



PHLOX PILOSA SPLENDENS. 



A splendid companion to Phlox Divaricata Canadensis, growing 

 from 12 to lo inches high and flowering at the same time, but pro- 

 ducing great masses of brilliant rosy -carmine flowers. An excellent 

 border plant. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



New Evening Primrose 



Oenothera Fruticosa Pallida. 



Originated with us as a sport from CEnothera Fruticosa, with 

 which it is identical, except in color, which is of a clear creamy 

 white. The plant grows about 18 inches high, and, like its 

 parent, is in flower the greater part of the summer. A distinct 

 and desirable addition to our list of hardy border plants. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



New Double-flowering Evening 

 Primrose Oenothera Eldorado. 



Also a most desirable plant; the first double-flower- 

 ing Evening Primrose with golden-yellow flowers; very 

 free-flowering and attractive. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



PENNISETUM JAPONICUM. 



(Hardy Fountain Grass.) 



The green and bronze-leaved annual Pennisetums are given 

 important positions in almost every public park and in many 

 of the handsomest private gardens, being used chiefly as bor- 

 der? to large beds of Cannas, Caladiums, etc. This new 

 variety has proved to be perfectly hardy. In habit of growth 

 it is somewhat heavier and bolder than P. RiieppeWtmnii ; 

 grows about 4 feet high; foliage narrow, of a bright green, 

 while the cylindrical flower heads, carried well above the 

 foliage, are tinged with bronzy-purple, the whole plant 

 having a light, airy appearance, and should prove one of 

 the most valuable hardy grasses either for use in beds, 

 mixed borders or as specimens. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



PODOPHYLLUM EMOIH MAJUS. 



Himalayan Mandrake, or May Apple.) 



A curious species, growing almost 3 feet high, with pale green 

 leaves, prettily marbled with bronze. The clear pink flowers 

 are followed by large coral-red fruit; requires a partially shaded, 

 rich, damp position to develop its full beauty. }il.00 each. 



Pknnisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). 



