MOON'S PERENNIALS 



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Polygonum compactum. A very good plant 

 in any position; has a smothering mass of soft, 

 cream-white bloom, with reddish green foliage, 

 suggestive of its name, "Knot Weed." August and 

 September. 18 inches. Price, 20 cents each; 

 $1.50 per 10. 



Primula veris. English Cowslip. A favorite 

 low-growing plant, whose flowers include a wide 

 range of colors. We offer a fine strain. 



Pyrethrum hybridum. These beautiful plants, 

 with feathery foliage and blooms like painted 

 daisies, are truly an artist's flower. 2 feet. June. 

 The plants we offer are of good assorted colors. 



P. uliginosum. Pure white, with a strong- 

 growing habit; giant daisy-like flowers. 



Ranunculus acris fl. pi. This is the little 

 double Buttercup. The plant has a running habit. 

 Fine for hillside planting. 



Rudbeckia laciniata fl. pi. "Golden Glow." 

 Ftom July to September the tall, swaying stems 

 are aglow with golden yellow, dahlia-like flowers. 



R. Newmanii. All Summer this plant, that 

 grows about 3 feet high, is covered with large, 

 orange-yellow, daisy-shaped flowers that have dark 

 brown centers and resemble a Black-eyed Susan. 

 They are fine for cutting and splendid border 

 plants. 



R. purpurea. Giant Purple Cone-Flower. 

 Large reddish purple flowers, often 4 inches in 

 diameter, that are most showy from July to October. 

 3 to 4 feet. 



Saxifrage cordifolia. The broad, deep green 

 leaves produce an effect quite different from most 

 other perennials. Not particular as to soil, and 

 useful for the front of the border. It grows about 

 1 foot high and in early Spring its light pink flower 

 clusters make it still more beautiful. Price, 35 

 cents each; $3.00 per 10; $25.00 per 100. 



Sedum 



Beautiful spreading alpine plants, indispensable 

 for rock gardens; also much used for covering 

 graves and mounds. 



Sedum acre. Golden Moss or Stonecrop. 

 Sometimes called Love and Tangle. Splendid 

 spreading plant, with deep green foliage. Good for 

 wall gardens, rockeries, etc. One of the best 

 carpet plants. 



S. album. Green foliage; white flowers. Does 

 not grow over 3 inches high. 



S. Kamtschaticum. This variety grows about 

 8 inches high; has beautiful deep green foliage. 

 Yellow flowers in June. 



S. Spectabilis. Brilliant Stonecrop. A stocky 

 plant, with broad, thick, oval leaves of cactus-like 

 appearance. Flat terminal clusters of rose-colored 

 flowers in late Summer and Autumn. 1 to IK 

 feet. 



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var. atropurpureum. The flowers of this 

 variety are of a deeper color and very attractive. 

 Price, 25 cents each; $2.00 per 10. 



Shasta Daisy. See Chrysanthemum, page 80. 



Solidago Canadensis. Golden Rod. The 

 Golden Rod and Asters are a combination of 

 Nature's composing. The spray of perennial gold 

 terminating with each season's growth is on stems 

 3 to 5 feet. September to October. 



Spiraea Aruncus. Goat's Beard. Panicles of 

 white flowers in June and July. Fine border plants 

 that are good for half-shaded positions. 3 feet. 

 Price, 20 cents each; $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 



S. Japonica. Herbaceous Spirea. White, 

 feathery panicles of bloom in June and July. The 

 delicate foliage makes the plant attractive all 

 Summer. 2 feet. Price, 20 cents each; $1,50 per 

 10; $12.00 per 100. 



Statice latifolia. Sea Lavender. Great airy 

 panicles of lavender-colored flowers all Summer. 

 Unequaled for bouquets, lasting long when cut; 

 delicate and handsome. 



Stokesia cyanea. Cornflower Aster. This 

 perennial is esteemed for its all-around good quali- 

 ties. Grows about a foot high; has large blue, 

 aster-like flowers which measure 1>^ to 2 inches 

 across. August and September. 1^^ to 2 feet. 



var. alba. A white-flowering form of the above. 



Sweet William. See Dianthus. 



Thymus. Thyme 



Old-fashioned plants used for edgings, rock work 

 and in borders. They have sweet-scented leaves, 

 and the varieties we grow are all distinct. 



Thymus Serpyllum. White Mountain Thyme. 

 Dense mats of dark green foliage and white flowers. 



var. coccinea. Scarlet Thyme. 

 and bright red flowers. 



Dark foliage 



var. Vulgaris. Common Green Thyme. A 

 strong-growing kind. Lilac flowers. 



Tunica saxifraga. A low border or rockery 

 plant, with fine, delicate foliage. It bears minute 

 pinkish white flowers all Summer. Price, 20 cents 

 each; $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 



Veronica longifolia subsessilis. Speedwell. 

 Slender spikes of blue flowers in July and August. 

 A splendid perennial. 2 feet. Price, 20 cents 

 each; $1.50 per 10; $12.00 per 100. 



V. spicata. Branched stems, with spikes of 

 deep blue flowers in August and September. A 

 good plant for general use. 



Viola tricolor. Hardy Violet or Tufted 

 Pansies. Grow best in partially shaded locations, 

 where it will flower for a long time. A valuable 

 addition to any collection. 



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