Phlox Drummondi. 
Portulaca—Rose Moss. 
Physalis—Chinese Lantern. 
Pentstemon - Beard Tongue 
1945 SENSATION. Attractive for the hardy border. Every branch bears 
a spike of large gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of rich 
bright colors. Blooms all summer. Perennial. Height 2 feet. Fkt., l5o; 
y B oz., 50c. 
Phlox Drummondi 
As a garden annual this occupies first place. One of the most brilliant 
in coloring and one of the easiest to grow from seed. Blooms in a few 
weeks after sowing and continues until killed by freezing. Prefers a 
light rich loam and a sunny position. Annual. Height 12 inches. 
1991 GIANT WHITE. Fkt., 10c; y A oz., 50c. 
1992 SHELL-FINK. Fkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
1993 BOSE. Fkt., 10c; !4 oz., 50c. 
1994 SCARLET. Fkt., 10c; !4 oz., 50c. 
1996 Eli.AC. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 50c. 
1990 MIXED, ALL COLORS. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
1998 STAB FBINGED MIXED. Fkt., 10c; *4 oz., 40c. 
1999 DWABF PHLOX MIXED. Rich and showy, excellent for beds and 
borders. Height 6 inches. Fkt., 15c; *4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 
2000 HABD7 PERENNIAL MIXED. Brilliantly colored flowers in sum¬ 
mer and fall. Height 2 % feet. Fkt., 15c; V4 oz., 75c. 
Poppies 
They should be in every garden. Easily grown and produce a wealth of 
gorgeous blooms. Sow early in the spring. Annual. 
2020 AMERICAN LEGION. Lovely large single flowers of a bright 
orange-scarlet color. Height 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; }4 oz., 25c; oz., 70c. 
2025 SHIRLEY, HOLMES’ ELDORADO STRAIN. A wonderfully fine 
strain. Many of the flowers are ruffled and semi-double and come in 
all shades of rose, scarlet, salmon and pink. Height 2 feet. Fkt., lOo; 
*4 oz., 20c; oz., 50c; X A lb., $1.25. 
2027 TULIP POPPY. Glowing scarlet flowers carried on stems 18 inches 
tall. Fkt., 10c; X A oz., 25c; oz., 70c. 
2026 SWEET BRIAR DOUBLE SHIRLEY. A deep rose-pink, resembling 
a very large full double Begonia. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 15c; y B oz., 35e; 
14 oz., 6 O 0 . 
2035 DOUBLE PEONY-FLOWERED MIXED. Large double peony-like 
flowers in many bright colors. Height 2 >4 feet. Fkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
2037 HOLMES’ FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Fkt., 10c; V4 OZ., 15c; OZ„ 
35c. 
Oriental Poppies 
These are showy and bloom during May and June. Sow where to bloom. 
Perennial. Height 2% to 3 feet. 
2040 ORIENTALS (True). Enormous flowers of deep crimson, with 
black blotch at the base of each petal. Height 2% feet. Fkt., 10c; >4 
oz., 30c; % oz., 50c. 
2042 PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. Mammoth-sized blooms of a 
bright salmon-rose color. Very showy. Fkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 40c; y B oz., 
70c. 
2041 ORIENTALE MIXED HYBRIDS. Includes many bright shades as 
found in the Oriental Poppies. All are gorgeous and large-flowering. 
Fkt., 10c; y B oz., 35c; X A oz., 60c. 
Iceland Poppies 
2045 SUNBEAM. New species varying in color from sulphur-yellow 
through different shades of orange-maize and rose tints which are 
very striking. Height 15 inches. Fkt., 15c; 14 oz., 75c. 
2046 EL MONTE. Extra large, deep tangerine-orange. Though a peren¬ 
nial form, this will flower in six months from sowing. An excellent 
cut flower. Fkt., 20c; y B oz., 50c; *A oz., 85c. 
Portulaca - Rose Moss 
A beautiful low-growing flower, thriving in almost any location, even 
in a dry, sunny place. Suitable for borders, edging or rockery. Can 
withstand the hottest weather. Blooms early until killed by frost. An¬ 
nual. Height 6 inches. 
2015 SINGLE MIXED, all colors. Fkt., 10c; }4 oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
2017 DOUBLE FINEST MIXED. Of the most brilliant colors. Fkt., 10c; 
% oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 
Physalis - Chinese Lantern 
2005 FRANCHETI. Attractive orange-red balloon-like fruits; fine for 
winter bouquets. Perennial. Height 2 feet. Fkt., 10c; ^4 oz., 40c. 
Physostegia - Obedient Plant 
2007 VTRGINICA. Gaining in popularity as it becomes better known. It 
forms dense bushes, bearing freely from July to September lilac-pink 
flower-spikes. Perennial. Height 3 feet. Fkt., 10c; H oz., 50o. 
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