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Phlox Divaricata Canadensis 



PhysaliS (Chinese Lantern Plant) 

 Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, forming dense 

 bushes, about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright orange-scarlet lantern- 

 like fruits, which can be cut and dried, in which shape they are used ex- 

 tensively for floral decoration during the winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 dcz.; $18.00 per 100. 



PhySOStegia (False Dragon-Head) 



One cf the most beautiful of our midsummer flowering perennials, forming 

 dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes cf delicate tubular flowers not 

 unlike a gigantic heather. 

 Virginica. Bright but soft pink. 



— alba. Pure white; very fine. 



— 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. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



PlatyCOdon (Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower) 



The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanula artd form neat, 

 branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 2| feet high, producing their attractive 

 blue or white flowers from July to October. 

 Grandiflorum. Blue. 



— Album. White. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



PoIemOnium (Jacob's Ladder) 



Useful border plants about 12 inches high, succeeding best in a partially 

 shaded position; deep green, finely cut fcliage, and spikes of showy flowers. 

 Reptans. Dwarf variety with very showy deep blue flowers in May and 



June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Poteiltilla (Cinquefoil) 



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 yellcw flowers, almost 



stemless. Fine for stepping stones. 

 Macnabiana Hybrids. A splendid lot of seedlings in choicest mixture of 



colors containing both double and single flowering forms. 

 Miss Willmott. A pretty single cerise. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 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 fall months. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



PolygOIiatUm (Solomon's Seal) 



Majus. Exceedingly ornamental both in foliage and flowers; grows 3 feet 

 high and bears pendant, creamy-white flowers in May and June. Should 

 be grown in a shady or half-shady place for best results. 30 cts. each; 

 $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hardy Primulas (Primroses) 



These are among the most beautiful and interesting of our 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. 

 Cashmeriana. Large globular heads of a pleasing shade of purplish blue; 



prefers a moist shaded position. 8 to 12 inches. June. 

 Veris (English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of seed, and 



embrace a fine range of mixed colors; 6 to 9 inches. 

 Vulgaris (English Primrose). An old favorite, and should be found in every 



garden; one cf the earliest spring flowers; of bright canary-yellow; very 



fragrant. 6 to 8 inches. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Prunella (seif-heai) 



Grandiflora. A lew-growing plant, suitable for a shady spot on the rockery 

 or border. Round heads of purple flowers all summer. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. $15.00 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 if given an annual 

 top dressing cf well-rctted manure, flower generously. Their season of bloom 

 ing is in June and July; 18 to 24 inches. We offer only in choicest mixed 

 colors. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pyrethrum Uliginosum 



(Giant Daisy) 



Grows 3 to 4 feet high and is covered with large 

 white Daisy-like flowers, 3 inches in diameter from July 

 to September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 

 100. ' 



PlIYSOSTEGIA 



Garden Chrysanthemums offered on page 154 will supply an abundance of flowers after every thing else 



has been cut by frost 



