Phlox Subulata “Blue 111118“ 
is a dependable bloomer 
PEONIES 
Peonies, especially the modern introductions, are 
probably the most valuable of all perennial plants. 
Careful selection of flowers gives a wonderful range 
of color and extended blooming period. Once plant¬ 
ed they require little care, but they will more than 
repay good cultivation in plentiful bloom, and of 
better quality. 
PLANTING. Peonies may be planted in fall or 
spring, but fall is much to be preferred. Avoid 
planting deeper than 2 or 3 inches of soil over the 
crown or eyes. After planting, mulch well with sta¬ 
ble manure to avoid winter “heaving.” Remove this 
and spread about the plants when freezing is over. 
Never cut flowers so that all the leaves are taken 
from the plant, and do not cut the stems below the 
first pair of leaves. This is a prolific cause of short 
lived plants. 
RATINGS AND ORIGIN. The figures given fol¬ 
lowing the name of each variety are the ratings 
given them by the American Peony Society. In 
parenthesis is the name of the originator, and date 
of introduction. 
All plants are three to five eyes. Peonies at 
ten rate sent express collect. All orders are held 
for Fall delivery. Write for 25 to 100 lot quotations. 
ALBATRE (8.7) (Crousse, 1885). One of the finest 
and easiest white peonies in cultivation. Im¬ 
mense globular flowers of milk white, shaded 
ivory, with tinges of lilac and carmine. Very 
strong and free, fragrant. Mid-season. Each 
30c, per 10 $2.50. 
ASA GRAY (8.1) (Crousse, 1886). Lilac, sprinkled 
with minute dots of deeper shading. A striking 
peony and perhaps the easiest grower in this 
list. In any soil or situation where peonies will 
bloom at all, Asa Gray will give fullest satis¬ 
faction in every way. It blooms well the first 
season, and for every season thereafter. Early 
mid-season. Each 30c, per 10 $2.25. 
EUGENIE VERDI ER (8.6). Immense compact, 
rather flat flower of pale pink, center of deeper 
shade, flecked crimson. Erect and free, frag¬ 
rant, mid-season. Extra good. Each 30c, per 
10 $2.25. 
MAD. EMILE GAILLE (8.5) (Crousse, 1881). Com¬ 
pact, rather flat flowers, deep lilac white shad¬ 
ing to milk white center. Medium height, strong 
and free. A good late variety. Each 30c, per 
10 $2.50. 
MARECHAL VAILLANT (7.5) (Calot, 1864). Large, 
compact, globular flower of dark mauve pink. 
Tall, heavy, coarse stems, barely supporting the 
large flowers. Late, good. Each 25c, per 10 
$2.25. 
MONS. DUPONT (8.3) (Calot, 1872). Large flat 
flower of milk white, center lightly splashed 
crimson. Erect, tall, and free. A fine late mid¬ 
season white. Each 35c, per 10 $3.00. 
MONS. JULES ELI E (9.2) (Crousse, 1888). Very 
large flower, on stiff, strong stems, heavy 
glossy foliage. Pale lilac rose, with lighter col¬ 
lar, shaded amber yellow at base. This peony 
is the “Festiva Maxima” among the pink sorts. 
Early, extra good. Each 25c, per 10 $2.00. 
MONS. MARTIN CAHUZAC (8.8) (Dessert, 1899). 
Massive, well rounded flowers. A solid ball of 
deep maroon with garnet shadings and black 
luster. Claimed to be the darkest good peony 
in existence. Good grower, erect and free. In 
great demand by those who want all shades 
and colors. Late mid-season. Each $1.00. 
PHYSALIS 
(Japanese Lanterns) 
FRANCHETTI. Forms dense bushes two feet high 
with interesting lantern-shaped red pods in 
rows. Excellent to pick in the Fall for winter 
decorations. Each 20c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
(False Dragonhead) 
VIRGINICA. A beautiful mid-summer bloomer with 
graceful 18 inch spikes of rose colored flowers. 
Especially attractive in the border. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
VIVID. A later bloomer and much deeper shade of 
rose purple. Makes 12 Inch spikes, and is a uni¬ 
form and compact grower. Suited for the rock¬ 
ery. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
Primula cashmeri- 
ana is one of the most 
charming of all Pri¬ 
mulas. It is one of 
the first in the 
Spring to send up its 
ball-shaped head of 
delicate lavender. 
It is perfectly 
hardy, and is an al¬ 
pine gem that can be 
relied upon to give a 
splendid account of 
itself in the rockery • 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (9.3). Probably the most pop¬ 
ular and best known of all peonies. Immense 
pure white flowers, with clear petals lightly 
touched carmine. Always a willing grower and 
free bloomer. Blooms with the earliest of the 
Chinensis sorts. Each 26c, per 10 $2.00. 
GERMAINE BIGOT (8.5) (Dessert, 1902.) Very 
large, medium flat flower, pale rose with lilac 
overlay, flecked crimson. Strong, erect, medium 
height, free. Mid-season. Each 30c, per 10 
$2.50. 
DUCHESS DE NEMOURS (8.1) (Calot, 1856). Large 
and full. Nearly pure white. Free and fine. 
Each 25c, per 10 $2.00. 
GLOIRE DE CHAS. GOMBAULT (7.9) (Gombault, 
1866). Center of flower is light rose, with a col¬ 
lar of narrow cream petals, widening toward 
the center. Strong and free, generally several 
flowers on each head unless disbudded. Mid¬ 
season. Each 30c, per 10 $2.60. 
MAD. DUCEL (7.9) (Mechin, 1880). Medium size, 
bomb type, pale mauve rdse, silver reflex. Frag¬ 
rant, strong and very free. Extra market flower. 
Mid-season. Each 35c, per 10 $2.75. 
PLATYCODON 
(Balloon Flower) 
GRANDIFLORA AZUREA. Large open Campanu¬ 
la-like blooms which are very pretty in the 
border. Flowers in late June and July. Very- 
hardy and dependable. A splendid shade of blue. 
24 inches. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
GRANDIFLORA ALBA. The same as above except 
the flowers are large white bells, which open 
to broad blossoms. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
MAR ESI I. A dwarf form growing about a foot 
high that does very well in the rockery. The 
flowers are large, full shaped, and have a long 
blooming period starting late in June. Gives a 
mass of blue color. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20. 
PLUMBAGO 
LARPENTAE. Tiny red-edged leaves of apple 
green are a rich setting for spiky red buds and 
dense clusters of cobalt-blue flowers. A de¬ 
lightful border plant and exceedingly valuable 
on account of its late blooming. August to 
frost. Of dw-arf, spreading habit. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
KARL ROSEN FI ELD (8.8) (Rosenfield, 1908). Very 
large, compact, globular. Dark crimson. Tall 
and strong, ideal grower and very free. Mid¬ 
season. Extra fine red. Each 36c, per 10 $3.00. 
LAMARTINE (8.3) (Calot, 1860) (Synonym Gl- 
gantea). Extra large, pale lilac rose, with dark¬ 
er center. Distinct fragrance, rather spicy. 
Tall and free. Mid-season. Extra grower. Each 
40c, per 10 $3.00. 
MAD. DE VERNEVILLE (7.9) (Crousse, 1885). One 
of the most charming and probably the best 
producer of flowers on the market. Medium 
size, well rounded flowers, white, shading up to 
a center of delicate shell pink, extra fragrant. 
A fine landscape sort, and one of the staple 
commercial cut flowers. Early mid-season. 
Each 25c, per 10 $2.00. 
POLYGONUM 
AUBERTH (Silver Lace Vine). A handsome vine 
that grows rapidly and makes a lovely sight 
with its myriad of foamy white flowers in late 
summer. Recommended for a trellis. Each 30c, 
per 10 $2.50. 
POLEMONIUM 
COERULEUM. Pretty deep blue flowers forming 
graceful spikes 18 inches high. The individual 
floret has a golden center. Blooms in May and 
June. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
HU MILE. A low growing plant that blooms in 
early May. Very dainty and pretty in an alpine 
garden. Fine cut foliage that is attractive. 6 
inches. Each 25c, per 3 60c. 
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