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Portulaca makes a brilliant carpet For a sun-beaten 

 spot where a ground cover is needed. 



Double Mixed produces a large percentage of 

 blossoms like little double roses. 



Poor Man's Orchid (See Schizanthus) 



PORTULACA (Moss Rose) [hA-6 in.] This garden gem will thrive 

 in a dry sunny spot where most other flowering plants would die of 

 thirst. It is of spreading habit with fleshy stems, light green in color 

 and often tinged with red. Small needle leaves give it a mossy ap- 

 pearance. The glossy cup-shaped single blossoms and rose-like 

 double flowers about one inch across cover the plants and create a 

 dazzling display of color throughout the summer. 



Single This large flowering type with gay single flowers is very satis- 

 factory. 



Scarlet 



White 



Pkts. 10c each 



Yellow 



• Mixed 1^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



• Double Mixed Sometimes called "Bed of Roses." A choice blend 

 which, while never entirely fixed, will produce a large percentage 

 of doubles J^ oz. 45c; pkt. 10c 



Pot Marigold (See Calendula) 



Primrose (See Primula and Oeno- 

 thera) 



PuERARiA,Thunbergiana(See Kudzu 



Vine) 



PYRETHRUM This plant is cousin to 

 the Chrysanthemum and Matricaria 

 and should play an important part 

 in many a well-planned garden. 

 We list handsome flowering vari- 

 eties charming in the hardy border and useful for bouquets. 



Roseum (Painted Daisy) [hP-2 ft.] Though unfamiliar to many 

 gardeners here, this hardy Persian Daisy has long been a favorite 

 in European gardens. We whole-heartedly recommend it. 



•Single Mixed Radiating petals in many tones of rose and red 

 about a golden center Pkt. 10c 



Double Mixed A fine percentage of fully double or crested flowers 

 in shades of salmon, rose, crimson, and pure white Pkt. 25c 



• Our choice. In FERRY'S RED and SILVER DISPLAYS 



It' 



s Fascinating 







^ ^ ^ to grow your own 



perennials. 





Hove you a copy of our folder, 

 "Starting Perennials from Seed"? 



PRIMULA (Primrose) Certain varieties of this plant are tender 

 while others are hardy and give fine satisfaction in the open ground, 

 preferably in rich soil and partial shade. 



Malacoides (Baby Primrose) [tP-16 in.] A favorite for growing 

 outdoors in mild climates and one of the best Primroses for potting. 

 Clusters of dainty lilac blossoms on long stems Pkt. 15c 



Hardy Varieties [hP-R-6 in.] In early spring these Primroses pro- 

 duce handsome rosettes of leaves from the centers of which rise 

 lovely velvety flowers in a rich assortment of colors. They delight 

 in a rich soil but do best in partial shade. They are treasures in a 

 rock garden or in a low permanent border. 



Auricula Clusters of fragrant flowers in shades of fawn, brown, 

 and maroon with enveloping leaves Pkt. 25c 



Veris Mixed (Polyanthus) Each stalk of this "Bunch Primrose" 

 carries several flowers in a thick rounded cluster. Colors are purple, 

 orange, and crimson Pkt. 15c 



RANUNCULUS (Buttercup) [hP-R-10 

 in.] This charming member of the 

 Buttercup family bears large semi- 

 double flowers, sometimes two inch- 

 es across. Above the compact plants, 

 the lovely blossoms are borne on 

 erect stems. The colors, in shades of 

 yellow, orange, and red, are very at- 

 tractive in the hardy border during 

 the late spring and early summer. 



Asiaticus M oz. 45c; 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: Yi oz. 55c; pkt. 10c 



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