HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Physalis—Chinese Lantern Plant © 
Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry. 
Forms dense bushes, about 2 feet high, freely covered with 
bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which can be cut and 
dried, in which shape they are used extensively for floral decora- 
tion during the winter. 25c each; $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 
Physostegia—False Dragon-Head © 
One of the most beautiful of our midsummer flowering per- 
ennials. Forms dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes of 
delicate tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic Heather. 
Virginica. Bright but soft pink. 
— alba. Pure white; very fine. 
Either variety: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Physostegia grandiflora, Vivid 
Physostegia grandiflora, Vivid © 
A new variety growing from 18 to 24 inches high. Bears 
very showy, extra large flowers of a beautiful bright violet- 
mauve color during late summer and fall. 25c each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Platycodon 
Balloonflower, Japanese Bellflower 
The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanula and form 
neat, branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 24 feet high. At- 
tractive blue or white flowers from July to October. 
Grandifiorum. Blue. 
—album. White. 
Either variety: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Plumbago—Cerasostigma, Leadwort A 
Larpentae. One of the most desirable border and rock plants. 
It is of dwarf, spreading habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high. 
Covered with deep blue flowers during the summer, and fall 
months. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Polemonium—Jacob’s Ladder A © 
Reptans. A dwarf variety growing about 12 inches high. Has 
finely cut, deep green foliage and showy spikes of deep blue 
flowers in May and June. Does best in a partially shaded 
position. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Hardy Primulas—Primroses A © 
Most beautiful and interesting early spring flowers. Plant them 
in rich, well-drained soil in the border or in a sheltered nook in the 
rockery; if possible, in a half-shady place. 6 to 12 inches high. 
Acaulis caerulea. A most novel variety with deep purple-blue 
flowers of large size. Early. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Cashmeriana. Large globular heads of a pleasing purplish 
blue; prefers a moist soil. June. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Veris (English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of 
seed. They embrace a fine range of mixed colors. 
— Munstead. A beautiful strain of large-flowered types in which 
the white and yellow colors predominate. Of vigorous growth. 
Free blooming and exceedingly showy. 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). An old favorite, and should be 
found in every garden; one of the xarliest spring flowers; of 
bright canary yellow; very fragrant. 
—lilacina plena. This double-flowering form of the English 
Primrose is a real gem. The flowers remind one in form of 
miniature double Roses. Their color is a delicate clear pinkish 
lavender. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Any of the above, except where noted: 
30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Primula veris superba—Giant Cowslip 
A giant-flowering form with individual flowers which 
measure one to two inches across. They are a bright canary 
yellow with a golden center. Perfectly hardy and exceedingly 
free flowering. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Prunella—Selfheal A © 
Incisa rosea. Close tufts of dark green foliage. Forms neat 
little spikes, 8 to 10 inches tall, which are covered with bright 
pink flowers from June to August. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
Pyrethrum hybridum 
These grand old-fashioned hardy perennials are easy to grow in 
any good garden soil where there is good drainage and full exposure 
to the sun. They prefer to be left undisturbed for two or three 
years and flower generously if given an annual top dressing of well- 
rotted manure. Their season of blooming is in June and July; 
18 to 24 inches. We offer choicest mixed colors. 25c each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Pyrethrum uliginosum—Giant Daisy © 
Grows 3 to 4 feet high and is covered with large white Daisy- 
like flowers, 3 inches in diameter, from July to September. 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Ranunculus—Bachelor’s Button A © 
Repens fl. pl. (Trailing Buttercup). Trailing plants covered 
with masses of bright golden yellow, double flowers during 
May and June. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
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