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Primeose (See Primula and 

 Oenothera) 



PuERARiA, Thunbergiana 

 (See Kudzu Vine) 



PYRETHRUIVl This plant is 

 cousin to the Chrysanthe- 

 mum and Matricaria and 

 should play an important 

 part in many a well-planned 

 garden. A\ e list handsome 

 flovrering varieties charming 

 in the hardy border and useful for bouquets. 



Roseum (Painted Daisj-) [hP-2ft.] Though unfa mi liar to 

 many gardeners here, this hardy Persian Daisy has long 

 been a favorite in European gardens. We whole-heartedly 

 recommend it. The plants are erect growing, consisting of 

 upright slender stalks adorned with fern-like leaves and 

 carrying fine terminal blossoms. 



Single Mixed Radiating petals in many tones of rose and 

 red about a golden center 34 oz. 65e; pkt. 10c 



Double Mixed A fine percentage of fully double or crested 

 flowers in shades of salmon, rose, crimson, and pure 

 white Pkt. 25c 



A row of scarlet Salvia against a white house is always a 

 dazzling sight. Salvia is one of those dependable flowers that 

 often remains bright and fresh for a long time after frost. 



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RANUNCULUS (Buttercup) 



[hP-R-10 in.] This charm- 

 ing member of the Butter- 

 cup family bears large semi- 

 double flowers, sometimes 

 two inches across. Above 

 the compact plants, the 

 lovely blossoms are borne on 

 erect stems. The colors, in 

 shades of yellow, orange, and 

 red, are very attractive in 

 the hardy border during the 

 late spring and early 

 summer. 



Asiaticus M oz. 40c ; pkt. 10c 



RHODANTHE (Everlasting) [hA-12 in.] One of the most 

 charming and graceful of the straw flowers. The plants 

 are delicate in form, and many slender stalks ringed with 

 light green clasping leaves carry numerous attractive 

 blossoms. These look like drooping bells until they are 

 fully expanded, when the outer petals form broad, starry 

 discs exposing golden centers. In the open they are highly 

 decorative, and they make good winter bouquets when 

 dried slowly in a cool place. 



Maculata White Dainty flowers with clear white petals. 



Maculata Rose Beautiful bright rose petals. 



Mixed Blossoms appear in shades of white, pink, and rose. 



Any one of the above: H oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



RICINUS (Castor Bean) [tP] When quick shrub effects 

 for temporary backgrounds or screens are needed, these 

 tall tree-like plants are excellent. Their growth in a single 

 season is remarkable, and they are highly ornamental. 

 The broad leaves, glossy green or metallic bronze in hue, 

 are pahn-shaped and beautifully lobed, and the long spikes 

 of seed pods are scarlet or green. They should be used 

 as an annual in cold sections. Because they grow so 

 rapidly, they require rich soil and plenty of water. 



Sanguineus [6 ft.] Green leaves with red veining; stalks 

 blood red ; bears clusters of scarlet fruit. 



Zanzibariensis [10 ft.] This hybrid sort is wonderfully 

 vigorous, bearing huge leaves often 2 feet across and 

 ranging in color from brilhant green to lustrous bronze. 



Mixed [8 ft.] A desirable mixtin-e of many fine varieties. 



Any one of the above: 34 lb. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Rock Cress (See Arabis) 



RUDBECKI A (Cone Flower) [hA-2 ft.] In pioneer days this 



was a familiar American wild flower of the prairies and the 

 Southwest. Now the dignified descendants of tnis plant 

 with their striking blossoms adorn many a home garden or 

 shrubbery foreground. The bro-mi centers are cone-shaped, 

 and they are surroimded by golden petals flecked velvety 

 bro-nm at the base. 



Bicolor Superba 34 oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



SALPIGLOSSIS (Painted Tongue) Large Flowered [hA- 

 23'2 ft] For delicate grace, richness of coloring, and 

 velvety texture, the regal Salpiglossis has practically no 

 equal. From a low base of leaves rise slender wirj- stalks 

 which bear one or more large Hly-like flowers in a magnifi- 

 cent range of colors. The gold veining of their deep throats 

 is often pronounced and adds to their beauty. It is a 

 great favorite in the open and for cutting. 



Blue and Gold Purple and Gold 



Brown and Gold Rose and Gold 



Crimson 



Anj' one of the above: 34 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 

 Superb Mixed 34 oz. 40c; pkt. lOe 



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