HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Physostegia ® 

 False Dragonhead 



A splendid subject for the 

 border or the wild garden par- 

 ticularly if grown in semi-shade 

 and where it has a fair supply of 

 moisture. Blooms freely in the 

 summer and early fall bearing 

 showy spikes of delicate tub- 

 ular flowers not unlike a gigantic 

 heather. 



Virginica. 4-6 ft. Has ven,- 



showy, large, soft pink. 

 blooms. 



— alba. A verj' fine white- 

 flowered variety. 



Grandiflora, Vivid. IJ ft. 

 Bears extra large flowers of 

 a beautiful bright violot- 

 mauve during late sumnur 

 and fall. Verj' desirable be- 

 cause it blooms late and is 

 of dwarf growth. 



Any of Ihe above: 25c each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; S15.00 per 100. 



Plumbago — Cerasostigma, Leadwort A 



Larpentae. 6-8 in. Most desirable border and rock plant of 

 dwarf spreading habit. Covered with deep blue flowers in 

 summer and fall. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Polemonium— 7oco&'5 Ladder A (D 



Reptans. 1 ft. Dwarf plant with finely cut, deep green foliage 

 and showy spikes of deep blue flowers in May and June. 30c 

 each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Prunella— 5e//hca/ A (D 



Incisa rosea. 8-10 in. Nice little spikes of bright pink flowers 

 arising from tufts of dark green foliage. June-.\ugust. 25c 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Physostegia grandiflora. Vivid 



Platycodon 



Balloonflower, Japanese Bellflower 



Closely allied to Campanula forming neat, branched bushes of 

 upright habit, 2 to 2\ feet high. Blooms from July to October. 

 Grandiflorum. Blue. Grandiflorum album. White. 

 Either variety: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Primula veris 



Hardy Primula— Primrose 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. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Veris (English Cowslip). A fine range of mi.xed colors. 30c each; 



$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Vulgaris {English Primrose). An old favorite which should be 



found in every garden. One of the earliest spring flowers. 



Bright canary yellow; very fragrant. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 — lilacina plena. This double form of the English Primrose, 



like tiny double Roses, is a real gem. A delicate clear pinkish 



lavender color. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Pulmonaria— Lungivor^ 



Angustifolia azurea. 1 ft. Low growing tufts of dark 

 green foliage and many spikes of deep sky blue flowers in 

 earliest spring. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pyrethrum hybridum 



Grand old-fashioned perennials, easy to grow in well-drained 

 soil and full sun. Prefer to be left undisturbed for 2 or 3 years 

 and flower generously if annually top-dressed with well-decayed 

 manure. IJ to 2 feet. June-July. We offer choicest mixed colors. 

 2Sc each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Two Fine Double-Flowering Pyrethrum 



Buckeye. Very early crimson-red; full double. 

 Miami Queen. A splendidly formed large deep pink. 

 Either variety: 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Pyrethrum uliginosum— G/anr Daisy d) 



3-4 ft. Large white Daisy-like flowers 3 inches across. July- 

 September. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Ranunculus— Bocfte/or's Button A ® 



Repens fl. pi. The trailing Buttercup. Covered with masses 

 of bright golden yellow double flowers in May and June. 25c 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



R.i;;,ii. va lollkrri 



Romneya 



California Tree Poppy 

 Coulteri. 5-6 ft. Hardy as far north as Philadelphia if given 

 a well-drained, sunny, sheltered spot. Has from 12 to 15 

 expanded flowers on a single shoot at one time. The white 

 flowers are 5 inches across, delicately transparent but remain 

 in good condition for several days. Delightfully fragrant. 

 Late summer and fall. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Rosmarinus— i?o5emary a 



Officinalis. 2 ft. An old favorite neat aromatic herb. 

 Needs protection. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



A =Suited to Rock Garden; ® =Suited to Semi-Shade; # =Suited to Shade 



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