J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N.J.— HARDY PERENNIALS 



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DICENTRA. Bleeding Heart 



Spectabilis. 1^ to 2 ft. — A well-known 

 hard}- perennial, producing freely in spring 

 and early summer beautiful heart-shaped flow- 

 ers of pale crimson and silvery white in grace- 

 ful drooping racemes sometimes a foot long. 

 It has abundant fern-like foliage which is at- 

 tractive all summer. 



For the past two years it has been almost 

 impossible to secure an}- plants of the true 

 variety. We feel fortunate indeed in having 

 obtained a tesv for our patrons. Each. 75c.: 

 dozen, $7.50. 



DIGITALIS. Foxglove 



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Gloxinaeflora. 1^ to 2 ft. — A large-flow-ered 

 form of the old-fashioned Foxglove. The 

 large tubular flowers are thickly clustered on 

 tall spikes and are produced in great pro- 

 fusion. \\'e can supply them in White, Purple, 

 and Mixed Colors. Each. 15c.: dozen. $1.50: 

 100. $10.00. 



ERYNGIUM. Sea Holly 



Amethystinum. 3 to 



5 ft. Unique and ef- 

 fective. The flower 

 heads, which appear in 

 simimer and autumn, 

 are of a peculiar bluish 

 metallic hue, somewhat 

 resembling the thistle 

 in form. Foliage much 

 dissected and each 

 point terminates with a 

 spine. The flowers ma\- 

 be gathered and dried 

 for making bouquets in 

 winter. Each. 15c. ; 

 dozen, 81.50: 100. $10.00. 



EUPATORIUM. Thoroughwort 

 Aegeratoides. 3 to 4 ft.— Produces in Sep- 

 tember a profusion of white fuzzy flowers. 



Coelestinum. HARDY AGERATUM. 2 

 ft. — An invaluable species, covered with rich 

 blue flowers from early August until late Oc- 

 tober. The flowers resemble a deep colored 

 Ageratum and are borne in equally lavish pro- 

 fusion. 



Each, 15c.; dozen. $1.50: 100, $10.00. 



Cr.wvford Co., O., Sept. 11. 1921. 

 Twenty-seven years ago, I sent to you for 12 Grape 

 vines and they are bearing good yet. 



Mrs. John Re3^koth. 



GALEUM 



Boreale. BED STRAW. 3 ft.— A graceful 

 airy plant which during June and July is cov- 

 ered with small white flowers. It is quite 

 similar to Gypsophila paniculata, and is espe- 

 cially valued for the reason it precedes that 

 old favorite. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, 

 $12.00. 



FUNKIA. Plantain Lily 



Coerulea. BLUE DAY LILY. 18 to 24 

 in. — Glossy foliage and numerous tall stems, 

 clothed with blue lily-like flowers during July 

 and August. 



Lancifolia undulata variegata. VARIE- 

 GATED DAY LILY. 12 to 15 in.— Wavy 

 foliage conspicuously and beautifully varie- 

 gated with w'hite; useful for edging. 



Sieboldiana. 18 to 24 in. — Tall growing, with 

 large leaves: flowers white, with a pale lilac 

 tinge. 



Subcordata Grandiflora. WHITE DAY 

 LILY. 15 to 20 in. — Long, trumpet-shaped, 

 pure white flowers with delicious fragrance: 

 produced on long stems throughout the sum- 

 mer. Glossy broad foliage of light green. 

 Each, 25c.: dozen, $2.50. 



Price, except as noted, each. 20c.: dozen. 

 $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



GYPSOPHILA 



Paniculata. BABY'S BREATH. 3 ft.— A 

 popular old-fashioned perennial, remarkable 



for airy grace. It forms a compact, symmet- 

 rical bush which is covered during August and 

 September with loose panicles of small white 

 flowers, presenting an effect which suggests 

 dainty lace. Of very great value for cutting, 

 especially for adding relief to other less grace- 

 ful flowers. Each. 20c.: dozen, $2.00. 



Paniculata d. pi. DOUBLE BABY'S 

 BREATH. 3 ft.— A double form of the aboye.^ 

 A very beautiful variety; the true sort is in-' 

 deed rare. Each, 50c.; dozen, $5.00. 



