30 HARDY PERENNIALS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
Salvia 
Azurea —Rocky Mountain Species. A fine Hardy Perennial averaging 
3 to 4 feet in height under normal growing conditions. Produces 
late in the Summer pretty spikes of sky-blue flowers. Each, 25c; 
3 for 65c. Strong field grown clumps, $1.00. 
Sweet Rocket or Hesperis 
A Perennial that will succeed in any location, producing large spikes 
of blossoms varying from white to lilac. The plant is of a bushy 
nature and grows from 3 to 4 feet high. Price, each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Thalictrum Dipterocarpum or Meadow Rue 
This beautiful hardy plant should be in every garden. It is a real gem 
for the hardy border, and its graceful sprays of lavender flowers, bright¬ 
ened with a bunch of yellow stamens, are invaluable for cutting; 4 feet, 
each, 30c; 3 for 75c. Field clumps, $1.00 each. 
Tritoma or Red Hot Poker 
A very handsome and showy border plant with rush-like foliage. 
The blossoms are unique in shape, the lower petals being tinged with 
orange, ultimately becoming a brilliant flame red at the top. Flower¬ 
ing season July to September. Must be carefully protected, or lifted 
and carried dormant in dry sand or earth during Winter. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c. 
Valeriana Officinalis or Hardy Garden Heliotrope 
A fine hardy plant, with very showy heads of bright rose flowers, 
produced in great numbers on stems about three feet high, heliotrope 
scented. A constant bloomer until frost Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. Field 
grown clumps, $1.00. 
Sweet Rocket—(Hesperis) 
Variegated Grass or Eulalia 
A very handsome, hardy, varie¬ 
gated grass which gives a touch of 
color to any hardy border. This 
plant is also especially useful for 
hedge purposes. Each, 20c; 3 for 
55c; 6 for $1.05; 12 for $2.00. 
Veronica Spicata 
This well known “Speedwell” is 
one of the best of the genus, bear¬ 
ing long spikes of blue flowers from 
July until the early frosts. One to 
two feet. Strong plants, each, 25c;. 
3 for 65c. Large field clumps, 
each, $1.00. 
Incana — A gem for the rockery in 
every way. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Repens—A fine rock or carpeting 
plant with beautiful light blue 
flowers. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Thalictrum—Meadow Rue 
Vinca or Periwinkle 
V. Minor— Also known as Trailing 
Myrtle. This pretty Evergreen is 
extensively used for covering 
graves, producing in the Spring 
an abundance of blue flowers. 
Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Viola 
Jersey Gem —One of the most valu¬ 
able violas yet introduced. The 
plants are of compact sturdy 
growth, bearing pure violet flow¬ 
ers on good stems, thus making 
it a splendid subject for cutting 
as well as a good border plant. 
Blooms in early Spring to the end 
of the season. Each, 30c; 3 for 
75c; 6 for $1.40. 
Violet 
Princess of Wales —A remarkably 
hardy and fine variety. The flow¬ 
ers are very large and borne on 
long stems, a very profuse bloom¬ 
er and very fragrant. Fine for 
the rockery and that rather shady 
location. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Water Lilies 
We offer you the most adaptable varieties for Northwest con¬ 
ditions for your lily pool. 
M. Albida —A large sparkling white variety, vigorous grower. 
Each, $1.00. 
Odorota Gigantia— A fine gigantic white Lily. Each, 75c. 
Cape Cod Pink— A fine pink Lily. Each, $1.00. 
M. Chromatella —A charming canary yellow variety. Each, $1.25. 
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You will be interested to know that our seed testing 
? grounds are becoming known all over the world. The past 
1 five seasons prominent growers in Denmark, Holland, Ger- 
| many, France, England, Japan, and from all over the United 
j States sent samples of their specialties for us to test. 
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Water Lily—31. Albida 
We Invite You to Visit Our Nursery and See Our Hardy 
Perennials Growing. Also Our Model Rock Garden. 
