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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. ; $20.00 pei 100. 



Physostegia — False Dragon-Head 



Physostegia— Fa/*e Dragon-Head 



One of the most beautifvil 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. Bri;,'ht but soft pink. 



— alba. Pure white; ver>' line. 



— grandiflora Vivid. A new variety growing from 18 to 24 

 inches high with flowers much larger than the type and of a 

 bright violet-mauve. 



Any of these: 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Platycodon 



Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower 



The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanula and form 

 neat, branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 2i feet high. At- 

 tractive blue or white flowers from July to October. 

 Grandiflorum. Blue. 



— album. White. 



Eilher variety: 20c each; S2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Plumbago— Lead Wort 



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 fail 

 months. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; S20.00 per 100. 



Polemonium— Jacob'* Ladder 



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. 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; S20.00 per 100. 



Potentilla— Cmgue/oi7 



Charming plants for the border with brilliant single or double 

 flowers that are produced in profusion from June to August. 

 Cinerea. Compact evergreen creeper with dainty yellow flowers, 



almost stemless. Fine for stepping stones. 

 Macnabiana Hybrids. Seedlings in choicest mixture of colors 



containing both double and single flowering forms. 

 Miss Willmott. A pretty single cerise. 



Any of the three: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Hardy Primulas— Pi 



rtmroses 



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. 

 Acaulis caerula. 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 shaded position. 8 to 12 inches. June. 

 Veris {English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of 



seed. They embrace a fine range of mi.xed colors; 6 to 9 inches. 



— 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 (Ens^lish Primrose). An old favorite, and should be 

 found in everj' garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of 

 bright canary yellow; very fragrant. 6 to 8 inches. 



— Hlacina 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 dear pinkish 

 lavender. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Any of the above, except where noted: 

 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 





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Primula veris superba— Cianr 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; S5.00 per doz. 



Prunella— 5e//-/iea/ 



Grandiflora. A low-growing plant suitable for a shady spot in 



the rockery or border. Round heads of purple flowers all 



summer. 

 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. 



Either of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; S20.00 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.; $20.00 per 100. 



Pyrethrum uliginosum— Gianr 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.; $20.00 per 100. 



If plants are wanted by parcel post please add to your remittance 

 the cost of postage and special packing as explained on page 113 



