F. LA GO M A RSI NO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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PERENNIAL ROCK GARDEN AND ALPINE PLANTS 
HARDY PHLOX 
No popular class of perennials are more important than 
the Phlox, besides flowering through a long season they re¬ 
quire little attention and will thrive in almost any position. 
The collection we offer embraces the finest in Phlox. 
Anna Cook—Soft Lilac Pink. 
Beacon—Brilliant Cherry Red. 
B. Comte-—Brilliant Rich French Purple. 
Bridesmaid—White, Crimson Eye. 
Champs Elysees—Bright Rosy Magenta. 
Commander—Brilliant Dark Crimson Red. 
Eclareur—Brilliant Rosy Carmine. 
Firebrand—Brilliant Red, Shaded Scarlet. 
Isabey—Fine Salmon Pink. 
Mme. P. Duthrie—Delicate Pink. 
Mrs. Jenkins—Best Early White. 
R. P. Struthers—Bright Rosy Carmine, Claret Eye. 
Rheinlander—Beautiful Salmon Pink, Red Eye. 
Riverton Jewell—Mauve Rose, Brilliant Carmine Eye. 
Rynstrown—Deep Rosy Pink. 
Sir Edwin Landser—Light Red, Tinged Rose. 
Sunshine—Aniline Red, Crimson Eye. 
Thor—Beautiful Salmon Pink, Overlaid Scarlet Glow. 
Widar—Light Reddish Violet, Large White Eye. 
20c Each, $2.00 per Doz. 
*PHLOX SUBULATA (Moss or Mountain Pink) 
Spring flowering with moss-like evergreen foliage, covered 
with pretty flowers during April and May, excellent 
rock pla nt. 25c Each; $2.50 per Doz. 
rHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant) 
FRANCHETI—Ornamental plant forming dense bushes 2 
feet high, producing bright, orange-scarlet lantern-like 
fruits, are splendid for winter decoration when cut and 
dried. 25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head) 
VIRGINICA—Pretty, bushy plant 2 feet high, bearing erect 
spikes of delicate pink tubular flowers. 25c Each. $2.50 
per Doz. 
PLATYCODON (Balloon or Japanese Bell Flower) 
Handsome plants closely allied to the Campanula, their 
very showy flowers, when in bud, appear like inflated bal¬ 
loons. 
GRANDIFLORA—Large steel-blue flowers, June to October, 
2 ft. 25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder) 
Showy plant for a sunny location in the border, grace¬ 
ful pinnate leaves, flowers on loose heads, May to July. 
GRANDIFLORA—Large handsome blue flowers, 2 ft. 25c 
Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
POTENTILLA (Cinquefoil) 
Charming plants for the border, handsome srtrawberry- 
like foliage and bright colored flowers on 18-inch stems, 
May to August. 
ASTROSANGUINEA—Blood red. 25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
NEPALENSIS ROXANA—Large brilliant salmon flowers, 
darker veins, very attractive. 50c Each, $5.00 per Doz. 
HARDY PRIMULAS (Primrose) 
Delightful subjects and veritable gems in coloring, and 
among the first to bloom in Spring; splendid for borders 
or the rcok-garden. 
AURICULA—Alpine Primrose with rosettes of thick, 
Smooth leaves, large flowers of various colors, all with 
a distinct eye on 8 to 12 inch stems, March to June. 
25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
QUEEN OF HEAVEN—Large blue flowers on 6 to 8 inch 
stems. 50c Each. 
*VERIS POLYANTHUS (English Cow Slip)—Superb strain 
including many new shades. 15c Each, $1.50 per Doz. 
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Persian or Painted Daisy) 
Popular plants of easy culture, and invaluable for cut 
flowers, large daisy like flowers on 2-foot stems appear in 
May, with a fair yprinkling of blooms during the Summer 
and Autumn months. 
HYBRIDUM GRANDIFLORA—Fine range of colors. 15c 
Each, $1.50 per Doz., and 25e Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
PYRETHRUM AUREUM—The well-known golden feather 
used extensively for edging, etc. From Flats, 50c per 
Doz., Flat, $1.50. 
ROMNEYA (California Tree or Matilija Poppy) 
^OULTERI—Charming and stately plant, growing to a 
height of 6 feet; large, white, fragrant flowers with 
yellow stamens, 5 to 6 inches across, and frequently 12 
to 15 open flowers on a single shoot. 75c Each. 
^Suitable for rock gardens. 
• RUDBRECKIA (Cone Flower) 
Free flowering and easily grown, plants akin to the 
sunflowers in habit, and well suited for cutting. 
LACINATA FI. PI. (Golden Glow)—Robust grower, 5 to 6 
feet high, masses of double golden yellow flowers, July 
to October, very popular. 15c Each, $1.50 per Doz. 
PURPUREA (Giant Purple Cone Flower)—Bushy plants 3 
feet high with reddish purple flowers 4 Inches across, 
large brown, cone-shaped center. 15c Each, $1.50 per 
Doz. 
SALVIA (Meadow Sage) 
Showy plants of easy culture suitable for sunny loca¬ 
tions; during the Summer months the attractive flowers are 
borne in spikes, Racines or Panicles. 
FARINACEA—Beautiful pale blue flowers, begins blooming 
in May, 3 ft. 15c Each, $1.50 per Doz. 
PITCHERI—Flowers of deepest indigo-blue, in great profu¬ 
sion on tall slender stalks 3 to 4 feet high, from Aug¬ 
ust to November. 25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
PRANTENSIS ROSEA—Luminous rose-colored flowers, 2 ft. 
25c Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton) 
INCAN A—Dwarf evergreen, with attractive silvery foliage, 
extensively used for edging, and carpet bedding. From 
Flat, 75c per Doz. 
SAPONARIA (Soap Wort) 
OCYMOIDES—Attractive in the rockery or border, masses 
of bright rose-pink flowers, May to July, 8 inches. 25c 
Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
SAXIFRAGA (Megasea) 
Extensive genus of plants, mostly true alpines, which 
are prized for the rockery. 
ENCRUSTED VARIETIES 
These form rosettes of narrow leathery leaves, in most 
cases encrusted with lime deposit, giving the plants a braid¬ 
ed silvery appearance, blooming from April to June, and 
ornamental when not in flower. 
AIZOON—White flowers, 6-inch stem. 15c Each, $1.50 per 
Doz. 
AIZOON BALCANA—Incurved rosettes. From Pots, 15c 
Each, $1.50 per Doz. 
AIZOON PECTINATA—Flattened rosettes, heavily silver- 
braided flowers, white with red dots. 50c Each. 
MACNABIANA—Medium rosettes, which assume Autumn 
tints in Fall, white flowers on 12-inch spikes, often 
speckled red. 15c Each. 
MOSSY VARIETIES 
These form cushions or mossy carpets of emerald green, 
blooming in April and May, growing from 2 to 6 inches 
high. 
DECIPIENS ROSEA— Bright pink flowers, 15c Each, $1.50 
per Doz. 
GUILFORD SEEDLING—Deep red flowers. 15c Each, $2.50 
per Dozen. 
SAPIFRAGA SPECIES 
CORDIFOLIA (Megasea)—Large head of soft rose flowers 
on 12-inch stems, and large glossy leaves, richly colored 
in Autumn, very early bloomer. 25c Each and 50c Each. 
UMBROSA (London Pride)—Pretty tufted dark green foli¬ 
age, white flowers, speckled pink, on 12-inch spikes. 
15c Each, $1.50 per Doz. 
SCABIOSA (Pincushion) 
Valuable and handsome border plants, 3 feet high, of easy 
culture, their attractive blooms for cut flowers are exquisite 
and lasting. 
COLUMBARIA PINK (New)—South African introduction of 
great beauty, beautiful pink flowers with compact petals, 
on long stems. 25c Each, $2.50. 
ISAAC HOUSE HYBRIDS (New)—This magnificent strain has 
superceded all other introductions, longer stems, larger 
and heavier flower petals, which are ruffled and slight¬ 
ly frilled at the edges, colors range from white to dark 
blue, with delicate lilac and mauve predominating. 25c 
Each, $2.50 per Doz. 
SEDUM OR STONE CROP 
Interesting plants with more or- less fleshy leaves, 
species vary in habit from a dwarf creeping to an erect 
growth. The dwarf varieties are splendid subjects for rock 
gardens and edging for borders, the taller varieties for 
mixed borders or groups, and are among the easiest plants 
to grow. 
ACRE (Golden Moss)—Green foliage, mats of bright yellow 
flowers, May to July. Good ground cover. 15c Each, $1.50 
per Doz. 
DASYPHYLLUM—One of the smallest, 2 inches high, neat, 
dain:y, blue-grey foliage. 15c Each. 
^Suitable for cut flowers. 
