Trollius. 
Hardy Plants 
Hardy Carnation 
RED GRENADIN. —The large, double flow¬ 
ers are of rich dark red color and spicy odor, 
and are produced in succession from June 
until fall; blooming most freely during June 
and July. Of dwarf growth. These plants are 
quite hardy, requiring protection only in ex¬ 
posed locations. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
Hardy Garden Pinks 
GRASS PINKS or CLOVE PINKS. These 
low growing, early blooming, free-flowering 
and very sweet scented Pinks are much 
prized for the old-fashioned garden, for rock 
gardens, and for borders. Easily grown, very 
hardy, preferring a sunny location. Mixed 
colors. 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
Shasta Daisy. 
Trollius - Orange Globe Flower 
Very desirable free-flowering plants, producing their 
lovely buttercup-like blossoms on stems 15 to 24 inches 
high from May until August. The flowers resemble doubl 
roses made of wax and come in shades of 
orange. Succeeds w T ell in a half-shady 
position. Each. 40c; 3 for $1.00; $3.75 
per doz., prepaid. 
Rock Cress - Arabis 
AEPINA. —One of the most desirable of 
the very early spring-flowering plants 
that is especially adapted for edging an 
for the rock garden, forming a dense 
carpet of pure white flowers. Blooms 
April and May. 6 to 8 inches high. Grows 
well in a dry sunny location. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75, prepaid. 
Scabiosa 
See Color Illustration Page 109. 
BLUE BONNET. —Light blue flowers on 
long stems; fine for cutting, lasting a 
long time in water. A handsome border 
plant, easily grown in a sunny location 
that is well drained. Should be in every 
garden where nice cut flowers are wanted. 
18 to 24 inches high; blooms June to Octo¬ 
ber. 3 for 65c; $2.35 per doz., prepaid. 
Shasta Daisy 
A much improved hardy Daisy, bearing 
a great profusion of large, white flowers 
from early summer until late in the fall. 
Fine for cut flowers and very attractive 
in the hardy border. 2 to 2 y 2 feet high. 
3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
EARLY “ELDER” DAISY.—In bloom 
on Memorial Day. White flowers of the 
Shasta Daisy type. Wonderful cut flower. 
Strong grower. 18 to 24 inches tall. 3 for 
45c; doz., $1.50, prepaid. 
Sweet William - Dianthus 
Large-flowered sorts. Certainly one of the most popular 
old-fashioned garden plants. Their freedom of blooming, 
striking colors and pleasing fragrance make them a favor¬ 
ite of all flower lovers. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. May and June. 1% to 2 feet. 
iSingle and Double Flowering, as you 
prefer. 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz., pre¬ 
paid. 
Mertensia 
VIRGINIA BLUE BELLS. —It is the 
earliest spring flowering perennial 
with blue flowers. Grows 12 to IS 
inches high with drooping panicles of 
handsome, bell-shaped, light blue 
flowers, fading to clear pink. Suc¬ 
ceeds well in shady places. Splendidly 
adapted for naturalizing and group 
plantings. 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
A sandy loam is best for these 
plants; a sunny position and good 
drainage is essential. Requires no 
special attention otherwise. Valuable 
plant either for the border or rockery. 
The flowers are much in demand for 
cutting to place in bouquets. Splendid 
for winter bouquets in connection with 
Lantern Plants and Strawflowers. 
LATIFOLIA. —Immense heads, fre¬ 
quently 2 feet high and as wide 
across, of purplish blue, minute 
flowers. 3 for 65c; doz., $2.25, prepaid. 
Red Grenadin Carnation. 
Iris Cristata 
This lovely Iris is a perfect little gem 
for Rock Garden planting and for natur¬ 
alizing. 3 to 4 inches high. Flowers a 
beautiful lavender-blue. Blooms in May. 
(Strong clumpy plants, 25c each; 3 for 
60c; $2.00 per doz., prepaid. 
Sedum Spectabile 
STONECROP. —One of the prettiest of Sedums. Immense heads of showy 
rose-colored flowers. Broad, light green foliage. Indispensable as a late fall¬ 
blooming plant for the border or rock garden. Ordinary soil as well as 
dry, sunny places suits this plant. IS inches. 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00, prepaid. 
Sundrops - Oenothera 
Showy and beautiful plants for borders and beds. They require a sunny 
situation and will flower abundantly during June and July. The color is 
clear bright yellow. 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
Globe Thistle 
ECHINOFS RITRO. —An interesting and showy plant for any garden 
or hardy border. Large heads of 
globe-shaped flowers, of steel blue 
color. The foliage is thistlelike and of metallic 
color. Much prized for winter bouquets. 2 to 3 
feet tall. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz., prepaid. 
Golden Marguerite 
(Anthemis) 
Free-flowering perennial with elegantly cut, 
fernlike foliage and large daisy-like flowers of 
bright yellow color. Very good cut flower. 
Blooms from June until October. 2 to 2V 2 feet. 
Succeeds in poorest soil, but requires full sun. 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, prepaid. 
Golden Fern - Corydalis 
Handsome hardy plant with fernlike foliage 
w'hich turns golden bronze in fall. Long spikes 
of yellow flowers. Does well in sun or shade 
with good drainage. Suitable for the hardy bor¬ 
der and for the rockery. 12-15 inches tall and 
equally as broad. 3 for 75c; $2.75 per doz. 
Mertensia. 
FINE HARDY PLANTS 
Thank vou for the nice perennial plants on my 
order. The Phlox are beautiful , so are the 
Veronicas; these have been in bloom for a long 
time .—MRS. J. E. PARK, Lowell, Ariz. 
Sundrops—Oenothera. 
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