i HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS / 



Physalis— Chinese Lantern Plant 

 Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry. 

 Forms dense bushes, about 2 feet high, freely covered with 

 bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which can be cut and 

 dried, in which shape they are used extensively for floral decora- 

 tion during the winter. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 pel 100. 



Physostet'ia — False Dragon-Head 



Physostegia— False Dragon-Head 



One of the most beautiful of our midsummer flowering per- 

 ennials. Forms dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes of 

 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. 



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



Platycodon 



Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower 



The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanula and form 

 neat, branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 2| feet high. At- 

 tractive blue or white flowers from July to October. 

 Grandiflorum. Blue. 



— album. White. 



Either variety: 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 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. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Polemonium-Jccob's Ladder 



Reptans. A dwarf variety growing about 12 inches high. Has 

 finely cut, deep green foliage and showy spikes of deep blue 

 flowers in May and June. Does best in a partially shaded 

 position. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Potentilla— 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 yellow flowers, 



almost stemless. Fine for stepping stones. 

 Macnabiana Hybrids. Seedlings in choicest mixture of colors 



containing both double and single flowering forms. 

 Miss Willmott. A pretty single cerise. 



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



Hardy Primulas— Primroses 



Most beautiful and interesting 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. 



Acaulis caerula. A most novel variety with deep purple-blue 

 flowers of large size. Early. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Cashmeriana. Large globular heads of a pleasing purplish 

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



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

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



— Munstead. A beautiful strain of large-flowered types in which 

 the white and yellow colors predominate. Of vigorous growth. 

 Free blooming and exceedingly showy. 



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

 found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of 

 bright canary yellow; very fragrant. 6 to 8 inches. 



— lilacina plena. This double-flowering form of the English 

 Primrose is a real gem. The flowers remind one in form of 

 miniature double Roses. Their color is a delicate clear pinkish 

 lavender. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Any of the above, except where noted: 

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



Prunella— Self-heal 



Grandiflora. A low-growing plant suitable for a shady spot in 

 the rockery or border. Round heads of purple flowers all 

 summer. 



Incisa rosea. Close tufts of dark green foliage. Forms neat 

 little spikes, 8 to 10 inches tall, which are covered^with bright 

 pink flowers from June to August. 



Either of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 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 flower generously if given an annual top dressing of well- 

 rotted manure. Their season of blooming is in June and July; 

 18 to 24 inches. We offer choicest mixed colors. 25c each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $20.00 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. 25c 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Primula veris superba— Giant Cowslip 



A giant-flowering form with individual flowers which 

 measure one to two inches across. They are a bright canary 

 yellow with a golden center. Perfectly hardy and exceedingly 

 free flowering. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



If plants are wanted by parcel post please add to your remittance 

 the cost of postage and special packing as explained on page 113 



