64 Hardy Perennial Plants 
Hardy Perennial Plants, (Continued) 
I 8 ®® Color Plate 
Lupines Pase 40 * 
Polyphyllus. One of the most attractive and beautiful 
hardy perennial plants we know is the Hardy Lupine. 
They form large clumps 2 feet across, often having 20 to 
30 beautiful spikes open at one time. They ore at their best 
in May and June. 
6431 BLUE 6432 ROSE 6430 WHITE 
Price any of Above: Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
91.15; 12 for 92.00. 
6429 SET OF 3 LUPllVES FOR ONLY 50c._ 
6438 Mertensia, Virginia Blue Bells 
An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to IH 
feet high, with drooping panicles of handsome light blue 
flowers, fading to clear pink, one of the most interesting of 
our native spring flowers. May and June. Each 20c; 3 
for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for 91.60. _ 
6441 Monarday Bergamot 
Brilliant flowers of crimson scarlet produced on snowy 
plants growing 2 to 3 feet high, and succeeding in any soil 
or location. The whole plant is aromatic. The bloom is 
produced throughout July and August. Each 15c; 3 for 
40c; 6 for 70c; 12 for 91.20. _ 
Oriental Poppy 
Papaver Orlentale. These are the royal representatives 
of this popular genus, growing about 3 feet high and far 
surpassing in magniflcence of bloom all the other types. 
Lupine ^ display of brilliant coloring nothing equals them dur¬ 
ing their time of flowering. May and June, whether planted 
singly or in masses. Almost any kind of soil suits them. 
6458 ORIENTAL SCARLET. Large cup shaped blooms of brightest crimson- 
scarlet with large purplish-black blotch at base of petals. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
6 for OOc; 12 for 91.60. 
6468 ORIENTAL MRS. PERRY. A very fine variety of orange-apricot. One of 
the best. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for 91.60. 
6467 SET OF TWO ORIENTAL POPPIES FOR 45c. 
LychniSy German Catchfly 
See Color Plate Page 49. 
A very fine old-fashioned flower that is 
very attractive and beautiful for the 
Rock Garden or Hardy Border. Does 
well in nearly any situation in full sun 
or partial shade and is splendid in the 
Rock Garden where it seems right at 
home. They often produce a second 
crop of bloom if old stems are cut back 
after blooming. 8 to 12 inches. 
6434 YISCARIA SPLENDENS. R. 
G. A lovely variety producing charm¬ 
ing flower heads of brilliant red. Flowers 
are borne freely during June and July. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 
12 for 91.60. 
6436 YISCARIA FLORE PLENO. 
R. G. A beautiful form of the above 
with double flowers. Each 30c; 3 for 
75c; 6 for 91.35; 12 for 93.40. 
6437 SET OF TWO LYCHNIS. 
Described above FOR 40c. 
6649. 
100 Rock Garden Plants 
our selection, all from this list. 
A well balanced Rock Garden 
For ONLY $10.00 
Oenothera, Evening Primrose 
Oenothera, Evening Primrose seeCoiorpiatepage59. 
The Evening Primroses are among the most interesting plants for the garden. They 
are especially fine in a sunny location where their brilliant yellows glisten in the sun 
light with a brilliancy of gold. 
6456 MISSOURIENSIS. R.G.A delightful variety of dwarf habit producing rich 
yellow flowers often 3 to 4 inches across from early June to August. 8 to 10 inches. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for91.60. 
6465 Platycodon, Chinese Bellflower 
Balloon Flower. A splendid hardy perennial, having tuberous roots 
and forming bushes 2 feet high, with profusion of pretty five petaled 
bell-shaped, star-like flowers, to 2 inches across. The flower buds 
before opening resemble small balloons. A very desirable plant for 
every garden. The color varies from dark blue to white. Each 18c; 
3 for 45c; 6 for 80c;]12 for 91.40. 
Hardy Pinks. Dianthus Plumarius 
A great deal of the charm of the old fashioned gardens of our grand¬ 
mothers day was due to the Hardy Sweet or Spice Pinks that were then 
so popular and held a prominent place. The pinks we offer are improved 
varieties of this same delightful species. 
6111 PRINCE BISMARK. R.G.A lovely iiew Dianthus producing its bloom in 
good sized clusters on upright stems eight to ten inches tall. The flowers are a beauti¬ 
ful bright rosy pink. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for 91.35; 12 for 92.40. 
6112 LAURA WILTMORE. R.G.A lovely lilac-rose variety of great beauty and 
charm. 6 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91.15; 12 for 93. OO. 
6113 ABBOTSFORD. R. G. Deep crimson with white markings. One of the best, 
flinches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91-15; 13 for 93.00. 
6114 HER MAJESTY. R.G.A very large pure white, very lovely and desirable, 
flinches. Each 23c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91.15; 12 for 93.00. 
6115 MISS GLADYS CRANFIELD. R. G. Bright rose with velvety-crimson 
eye. Very fragrant. 6 inch. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91-15; 12 for 93. OO. 
6116 MARGARET MARTIN. R. G. A new introduction by our perennial grower 
who has thought so well of this variety that he named it for his little daughter. It is a 
beautiful flower of rich mahogany crimson, very sweetly scented and a continuous 
bloomer. 6 to 8 inches. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91.45; 13,for 93.00. 
6119 BRISTOL JEWELL. R. G. An extremely fine variety of the sweet scented 
Grass Pinks, with lovely semi-double, very fragrant white flowers which are flaked 
crimson and distinctly centered with crimson eye. Flowers are freely produced from 
early June until frost. 8 inches. Each 30c; 3 for 75c;6,91.35;12, 93.40. 
6120 Set of 7 Hardy Garden Pinks Only 91-50. 
For other Dianthus Varieties, see page 63. 
Iceland or Nudicaule Poppy 
Low growing perennial Poppies of neat habit. Foliage 
is bright green, formed in low clumps from which spring 
the flower stems 12 inches tall, each bearing a solitary 
cup-shaped flower. See Color Plate Page 4 9. 
6571 GIBSONSGIANT.R.G. Large graceful flowers 
of rich orange. Somewhat larger than the others. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for 91.35; 12 for 92.40. 
6572 SUNBEAM. R. G. Flowers of deep yellow free¬ 
ly borne all season. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
91.15; 12for 93.00. 
6573 ELMONTE. R. G. Large sized blooms of 
brilliant orange-tangerine. Each 30c; 8 for 75c; 
6 for 91 .35; 12 for 93.40. 
6574 ORANGE RED. R. G. A very rich and at¬ 
tractive shade of vivid orange-red. Each 25c; 8 for 
65c; 6 for 91 .15; 12 for 93.00. 
6575 THIBET. R. G. A new shade of rich brilliant orange, free flowering and 
vigorous. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for 91.35; 12 for 92.40. 
6576 COONARA PINK. R. G. A valuable addition to this class, a warm rosy 
salmon-pink. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for 91.35; 12 for 93.40. 
6577 SET OF ABOVE SIX ICELAND POPPIES. Regular Value $1.70. FOB 
ONLY 91.30. ____ 
Hardy Primrose, Primula Elatior 
While the Primulas are among the most beautiful and interesting of all early bloom¬ 
ing plante for the border and rock garden they are still little known and appreciated 
in American gardens. Give them partial shade and a moist but well drained soil. 
0507 MUNSTEAD RED. R* C. Rich mahogany-red flowers often gold laced 
6568 MUNSTEAD YELLOW. R. G. Beautiful large flowered yellow shading 
darker. Very good bloomer. 
6560 MUNSTEAD CREAM. R. G. Very attractive creamy-white flowers with 
distinct yellow eye. 
6470 POLYANTHUS PERFECTION. R. G. The pretty flowers of yellow, crim¬ 
son, red and brown are borne in clusters 8 to 10 inches above the fine foliage. In a 
sunny spot they are among the first to bloom in spring. Each 25c; 3 for 65c: 6 
for 91.15; 13 for 93.00. 
Price any of above Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91.00; 12 for 91.50. 
6582 Set of 4 above Primulas Only 85c. 
Platycodon or Chinese Bellflower 
Hardy Pinks 
Penstemon, Beards-Tongue 
Beautiful border plants with bright attractive foliage and brilliant 
showy blooms. Very hardy and free-blooming adding much color 
to the perennial border planting during mid-summer. The tall 
slender spikes bear many trumpet shaped blooms with hairy- 
throat, hence the name. See Color Plate, Page 49. 
6454 SHELL PINK. Flowers of a delicate shell pink on tall 
graceful spikes. Very beautiful and bright colored. 30 inches. 
F.ach 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for 91.60. 
Physostegia, Dragon Head 
One of the most beautiful of our midsummer hardy perennials, 
producing its spikes of colorful bloom in July and almost contin¬ 
uously until frost. _ 
6464 VIRGINICA VIVID. R. G. A dwarf compact type pro¬ 
ducing flowers of deep pink. Free blooming, continuing until frost. 
A fine rock garden plant. 18 inches. Each 18c; 3 for 45c; 6 for 
80c: 12 for 91 . 45 . 
6460 Pachysandra Terminalis 
Japanese Spurge. Low trailing plants growing 6 to 8 inches high 
and forming dense mats of practically evergreen foliage. A very 
desirable ground cover. Pachysandra thrives under trees, under 
shrubs, even in the densest shade it produces an abundance of its 
bright glossy green foliage. Strong 2 year field grown plants. 
Each 20c; 6 for 90c; 12 for 91.60; 50 for 95.00; 
100 for 98.00; lOOO for 960.00. 
6469 Pyrethrum, Painted Daisy 
See Color Plate Page 49. 
Of low compact growth with feathery fernlike foliage of 
bright green. During June and July they bear multi¬ 
tudes of long stemmed daisy-like flowers in shades of 
E ink, rose and white. Excellent subjects for the hardy 
order or for bedding. 15 to 18 inches. This is the plant 
from which many Insecticides derive their most im¬ 
portant ingredient. Each 18c; 3 for 45c; 6 for 
80c; 12 for 91.45. 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
