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Pulmonaria 



Angustifolia azurea (,Blue Cowslip or Lungwort). The 

 prettiest of the blue Cowslips. Grows about a foot high 

 and is one of the first to bloom in early spring. Bears 

 attractive, funnel-shaped, deep gentian-blue flowers. Very 

 desirable. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



Ranunculus 



Bachelor's Buttons 



Repens fl. pi. {Trailing Buttercup). Trailing plants covered 

 with masses of bright golden yellow, double flowers during May 

 and June. 2Sc each; §2.50 per doz. 



Romneya 



California Tree or Matilija Poppy 

 Coulteri. This beautiful Poppy is hardy as far north as Phila- 

 delphia but should be planted in a well-drained, sunny, sheltered 

 position. It grows 5 to 6 feet high and frequently has from 12 

 to IS expanded flowers on a single shoot at one time. The 

 flowers are white, 5 inches across, delicate and transparent, yet 

 remain in a good condition for several days. Delightfully fra- 

 grant. Blooms in late summer and fall. Strong plants, $1.50 

 each. 



Rudbeckia— Cone Flower 



Indispensable plants for the hardy border. They grow and thrive anywhere, 

 giving a wealth of bloom. Showy in the garden and fine for cutting. 



Rosmar i rtXXS— Rosemary 



Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit. Re- 

 quires protection. 2 feet. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Santolina — Lavender Cotton 



Chamaecyparissus incana. A dwaif evergreen perennial 

 with attractive silvery white foliage. Useful as a rock or border 

 plant, and largely used for carpet bedding. 20c each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Scabiosa caucasica 



Hardy Scabiosa 



Handsome border plants, succeeding in any ordinary soil if well 

 drained and in a sunny location. Should be grown in every garden. 

 They last a long time when picked and placed in water. 

 Caucasica {Blue Bonnet). A charming soft shade of lavender. 



Blooms from June to September; 18 to 24 inches high. 

 — alba. A white form of caucasica. 

 Japonica. Lavender-blue flowers from July to October; 2 feet. 



Any oj these: 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. 



Saponaria— 5oop Wort 



Ocymoides splendens. Masses of attractive bright rose 

 flowers from May to August; 8 inches. A fine rock garden and 

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



Golden Globe. An improved globular form of the popular Golden 

 Glow with large double golden yellow flowers. June to September. 5 feet. 



Golden Glow. Masses of double golden yellow flowers from July to Sep- 

 tember. Grows 5 to 6 feet high. 



Maxima, Bright yellow flowers 5 to 6 inches across with a cone 2 inches high. 

 Flowers continuously from June to September. 5 feet. 



Newmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers with deep purple cone; borne on 

 stiff wiry stems. Flowers from July to September. 3 feet high. 



Nitida Autumn Sun. An attractive single-flowering variety with long 

 broad primrose-yellow blooms. August to October. 5 to 6 feet. 



Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-Flower). Showy reddish purple flowers about 4 

 inches across and with a remarkably large, cone-shaped center. Forms bushy 

 plants 3 feet high and blooms from July to October. 



Subtomentosa. Pyramidal, densely branched plants, 2| feet high. Masses 

 of brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with purple centers. 



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

 The set of 7 Rudbeckias, $1.50. 



Rudbeckia purpurea 



If Plants are wanted by parcel post please add to your remittance the cost of postage and special packing 



as explained on page 113 



