E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts 
Hardy Perennial Phlox 
Among hardy herbaceous plants, none are more showy or more easily grown than the Phlox. They are very 
desirable planted in groups. Individual clumps throughout perennial beds make a very satisfactory display, 
while mass plantings of one color make the most effective showing. . _ . , . .. t • „ 
They produce magnificent trusses of flowers, commencing to blossom in July, and lasting for weeks, making 
them always favorites of the garden. Their flowers have a very agreeable odor, and are produced in abundance. 
The plants are perfectly hardy and will grow year after year with but little care. I recommend frequent cult* - 
vation however, as they quickly respond to it, producing much large trusses, and larger and more beautiful individ¬ 
ual flowers. Simply keep the ground clear of weeds and well hoed. They will grow and do well in any soil; but 
prefer a good rich well drained loam. They may be planted in the Fall during August, September and October 
and in the Spring during April, May and until the plants are too far advanced lr Jure. In planting be sure that 
the crown of the root, that is, the part where the new shoots start, is two inches below the surface of the ground. 
New and Selected Phlox 
Prices 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100, except where noted, prepaid. 
If wanted in large lots send for 1,000 rates. 
ALCESTE. A sensational variety, possessing an 
entirely new and rare color—deep violet, shading 
almost to blue. The plant is of strong, sturdy 
growth, of medium height, and produces remarkably 
large trusses; individual flower of largest size. 
BARON VON DEDEM. A rich satiny blood-red 
with large attractive panicles. Truss of good size. 
Medium height. Mid-season. 35 cents each. 
CREPUSGULE. A superb variety with very large 
individual flowers, which form a truss of immense 
size. The coloring of this variety is very odd, and 
attracts considerable comment; a very difficult 
variety to describe; an odd shade of lavender violet, 
shading to pale blue. 35 cents each. 
EUROPA. A very distinct new Phlox that wins in¬ 
stant favor, and proves deserving of a place in the 
gardens of the most particular. The plants are 
remarkably sturdy, and of good erect habit. The 
individual flowers and trusses are very large, which 
add to its value. White with a decided crimson- 
carmine eye. 50 cents each. 
FRAU ANTON BUCHNER. An exquisite pure 
white variety. Plants are of medium height, and 
very sturdy. The individual flowers of this variety 
are much larger than those of any other white 
variety to my knowledge. 50 cents each. 
GENERAL VAN HEUTSZ. A very brilliant salmon- 
red, with an occasional light shading at the center. 
A variety of medium height, and good habit. This 
is one of the showiest. 35 cents each. 
HENRY MURGER. An exceptionally good salmon 
variety having good perfect trusses, and very large 
individual flowers. This is one of the very finest 
salmon-rose shades, and has all the good qualities 
of a Phlox. It is one of the very largest varieties 
I have seen. 35 cents each. 
JEANNE D’ARG or SNOW-QUEEN. Undoubtedly 
the very finest pure white variety to date. The 
plants are extra strong growers of medium height, 
producing exceptionally large heads. Ideal for 
hedging or massing. (See illustration.) 
’ LE MAHDI. Up-to-date Novelty Phlox. A per¬ 
fect beauty of special merit. The entirely new and 
rare color of this variety makes it one of the most 
desirable. The flower is a rich, dark violet-purple, 
a color rare among Phlox. The plants are very 
strong and robust; they are of medium height and 
produce large flower trusses; individual flowers 
exceptionally large. 
MISS LINGARD. New Glossy Foliage Phlox. 
White, with faint lilac eye. This variety is an 
early-flowering Phlox and blooms continually 
throughout the season. Plants are tall, sturdy, 
and first-class for bedding. Dark, glossy, green 
foliage. 
PANTHEON. Flowers are very large; pink or 
salmon-rose; one of the most distinct varieties. 
Sturdy plants of medium height. 
PROFESSOR SCHLIEMAN. Bright lilac-rose with 
carmine eye. 
RYNSTROM. One of the largest and finest of the 
new Phloxes. Equally as good, if not better than 
the popular “pantheon” and of very nearly the 
same color; possibly there is a trifle more pink in it. 
A beautiful salmon-rose. It is also described, as a 
carmirte rose, similar to the popular Rose “Paul 
Neyron.” 35 cents each. 
THOR. A most beautiful and lively shade of deep 
salmon-pink, suffused and overlaid with a scarlet 
glow; with a light, almost white halo surrounding 
the aniline-red eye. This lovely variety holds a 
supreme place among the deep salmon-pink, and it 
is a pleasure to recommend this new creation. It is 
of exceptionally good habit, being tall and sturdy 
and producing immense trusses. Flowers are of 
gigantic size. 50 cents each. 
VIKING. A splendid new variety, that has proven 
one of the latest to blossom. A pleasing soft sal¬ 
mon-rose. 50 cents each. 
W. C. EGAN. One of the very finest Phloxes yet 
introduced, and a variety that wins instant favor, 
while the individual flowers, according to color 
chart, are of a delicate lilac, illuminated by a large 
bright solferino eye, the color effect, as a whole, is 
a pleasing shade of soft pink. In habit of growth 
it is very strong and vigorous; producing immense 
panicles of flowers nine inches high by seven across, 
and the individual flowers are frequently over 1* 
inches in diameter. Very satisfactory and one that 
I can highly recommend. 50 cents each 
R. P. STRUTHERS. Very strong grower with 
large heads of fiery salmon-red. Very showy. Fine 
for borders or hedging. 
The above collection of 17 distinct named varie¬ 
ties for $4.00 prepaid. 
Partial view of field of Phlox in my nursery. 
Jeanne d’Arc in foreground. 
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