A Few Packets of F 



Seed 



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will work wonders 



PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head) [hP-3 ft.] In mid- 

 summer when hardy borders often lack bloom, this peren- 

 nial comes into flower. From the spreading roots rise many 

 erect, slender, wand-like stems decorated with narrow 

 pointed leaves. Terminally they carry tapering floral 

 spikes 6 to 8 inches long, bearing rows of small tubular 

 blossoms set on four sides of the stem. The individual 

 florets slightly resemble the Snapdragon and are a delight- 

 ful shade of rosy lilac. An effective border plant and de- 

 sirable for cutting. 

 Virginica H oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



ilPLATYCODON (Japanese Bell Flower) [hP-18 in.] Above 

 the silvery green foliage of this summer blooming perennial 

 rise several slender stalks ending in handsome spikes 

 adorned with large cup-shaped flowers. Just before opening, 

 the buds look like small balloons. When expanded, the 

 pointed lobes of the bells are slightly recurved resembling 

 lihes. Their color is a deep blue with a sparkhng sheen. It 

 is excellent in the permanent border or in a semi-shaded 

 rock garden where the color becomes more intense. 

 Grandiflora Blue Pkt. 10c 



'iPORTULACA (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 appearance. 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 satisfactory. 

 Scarlet White Yellow 

 Pkts. 10c each 



Mixed. . Yi oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 

 Double Mixed Sometimes called 



"Bed of Roses." A choice 



blend which, while never en- 

 tirely fixed, will produce a 



large percentage of doubles . . 



yi oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Pot Marigold 



(See Calendula) 

 (POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil) 



[hP-R-12 in.] This trailing 

 plant, quite similar in habit 

 and foliage to the Strawberry, 

 makes an excellent addition 

 to the hardy border or the 

 rock garden. It covers the 

 ground well, is daintily formed, 

 and the upright branching 

 stems carry a quantity of five- 

 petaled disc-like flowers. 

 Nepalensis (Miss WiUmbtt) 

 The blossoms are a lovely 

 salmon-rose with dark centers. 

 Pkt. 15c 



Polyanthus (See Primula) 



'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. 

 Chinensls [tP-10 in.] Beauti- 

 ful pot plants for winter bloom- 

 ing. Heart-shaped leaves with 

 toothed edges are topped by 

 blossoms with fringed petals 

 in colors from white through 

 lavender, salmon, and rose to 

 crimson. 



Single Fringed Wide flowers, dehcately fringed, from a 

 fine collection of named varieties Pkt. 25c 



Double Fringed Seed saved from a choice selection of 

 superb double sorts Pkt. 50c 



Malacoides (Baby Primrose) A favorite for growing out- 

 doors in mild climates and one of the best Primroses for 

 potting. Clusters of dainty lilac blossoms on long stems. . . 

 Pkt. 25c 



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

 roses produce 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 



Primrose (See Primula and Oenothera) 



PUERARIA, 



Thunborgiana 

 (See Kudzu Vine ; 



The bright colors of Portolaca combined with Agerotum and Sweet Alyssum 

 outline the pathway to a garage. 



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