Thymus Serpyllum—Mother of Thyme. A very 
leafy and very dwarf aromatic creeper, starred 
with, in this strain, minute jewel-like flowers 
of pure pink. A delight in hot dry rockeries. 
Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
Verbascum Dwarf Hybrids—Ornamental foliage 
rosettes from which rise loose spikes of large 
flowers in tinted white, pink, rose, violet or 
royal purple. Pkt. 15c; special pkg. 35c. 
Offer 56A4—One pkt. each of the above for $14. 
BORDER TREASURES 
If you want to add enduring charm to the 
hardy border, try some of these little known, 
but splendid, kinds. 
Apocynum Androsaemifolium—Sturdy branching 
perennials suited for dry sunny places. The 
delicate little flowers, white with pink shad¬ 
ings, are very beautiful. Pkt. 20c. 
Anoda Hastata—A striking perennial with decor¬ 
ative leaves and rich lilac-blue flowers. To 
ten feet. Pkt. 30c. 
Aster Novae-Angliae—New England Aster. Tall 
plants carrying handsome flowers of deep 
violet purple. Pkt. 15c; special pkg. 35c. 
Aster, New England Rose—Seeds saved only from 
plants bearing rose-pink flowers. Pkt. 20c. 
Baptisia Leucantha—The branches, somewhat 
succulent, are wide-spreading and tipped with 
white flower clusters. Hardy. Pkt. 15c. 
Baptisia Tinctoria—Golden Indigo. Big bushy 
plants with pea-like flowers of brilliant yel¬ 
low, carried in spikes terminating the 
branches. Easy. Pkt. 25c. 
Cassia Medsgeri—A decorative hardy plant with 
pinnate leaflets. The flowers are golden yel¬ 
low with chocolate-hued anthers. Very fine. 
Pkt. 15c; special pkg. 35c; 14 oz. 50c. 
Chrysopsis Mariana—The Golden Aster. The 
large flowers of richest yellow, in form like 
splendid Asters, bloom freely all through the 
summer and fall. Looking down on the old 
fields where it grows, they seem to be 
studded with gold pieces. A true hardy per¬ 
ennial, 24 to 30 inches high, and wonderful 
in the border or for naturalistic planting. Pkt. 
25c; special pkg. 60c; Vs oz. $1.00. 
Cytissus, Daisy Hill Hybrids—Scottish Broom. 
Hardy plants for poor soils, with clover-like 
leaves and profuse flowers in cream, tawny 
yellow, bronze and violet, together with rich 
crimson and gold combinations. Four feet. 
Pkt. 20c; special pkg. 50c; Vs oz. 75c. 
Desmodium Canadense—A rather showy peren¬ 
nial with many sturdy wand-like stems, to 
five feet, carrying branching panicled spikes 
of lilac pink “lupine” blossoms. Really very 
good. Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 25c; 14 oz. 60c. 
Doronicum Excelsum—Leopard’s Bane. Robust, 
fully hardy plants bearing great chrome yel¬ 
low, many petalled daisies, often four inches 
across. Sometimes forced. Long stems, and 
fine for cutting. 10 seeds, 25c; 25 seeds, 50c. 
Echinacea Purpurea—Purple Cone Flower. From 
the brown cone centers, droop rosy purple 
petals. Striking and hardy. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkg. 25c; !4 oz. 75c. 
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