60 Hardy Perennial Plants 
The STORRS & HARRISON CO 
Plumbago Larpentae. 
Oriental 
Poppy. 
FI.UMBAGO 
larpe ntae<$> 
( Leadwort). 
An attractive 
12-inch edging 
plant, quickly 
spreading into 
a compact mat. 
The tiny leaves 
of apple green 
are a rich set¬ 
ting for spiky 
red buds, and 
clusters of 
phlox-like co¬ 
balt blue flow¬ 
ers late in 
summer. 
S, 40c; doz., 
$1.50; 100, 
$ 8 . 00 , 
Physostegia. 
Platycodon Mariesi. 
PCNTSTEMON, Coral Gem. 3 feet. Small, brilliant, coral-rcd bells in 
uncrowded distribution along slender, nodding stems. They do not take up 
much room, but are showy, sparkling among other "flower heads. July and 
August. 
—Huntingrton’S Shell Fink. 2^/4 to 3 feet. Inclined to rigid erectness ; the 
flowers and spikes extra large; shell-pink. 
Both: 3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. 
PSYSAIiIS Prancheti (Chinese Lantern Plant). Grown for the large 
bladder-like, orange-red fruits in autumn. May be dried for winter. 
3, 40c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead). 2 to 3 feet. July. Broad, dense, con¬ 
spicuous spikes of tubular flowers. 
—speciosa alba. Pure white. 
3, 40c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
—virgfinica, Vivid. Extra broad florets, deep purplish rose. Blooms two 
weeks later than the white, and lasts a long time in water. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. 
PEATYCODOH gfrandiflorum (Balloon Flower). 2 to 3 feet. Blooms con¬ 
stantly from July until late September; flowers large, bell-shaped in loose 
racemes. 
Blue or White. 
—Mariesi.<^ More compact, and dwarf than Grandiflorum, and blooms 
earlier. Numerous 2-inch indigo-blue bells. 
Both: 3, 40c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00. 
POIiYAM"THUS.<$> 6- to 12-inch edging plants, resplendent 
throughout the spring months with showy single flowers. 
Very similar to the hardy Primroses, but larger flowered ; 
with ornamental rounded tufts of foliage. 
Giant Bed. 3. 70c; doz., $2.50; 100. $15.00. 
PRIlWrU’IjA'^ (Primrose). Little groups among the shading 
elements of shrubbery ; dainty edging for garden beds, and 
in rockeries, both for foliage and early spring bloom. 
—Veris (Cow¬ 
slip). plants 4 
to 8 inches high, 
with scented 
flower umbels 
mainly yellow, 
but varying 
shades with 
darker center. 
3, 55c ; doz., 
$ 2 . 00 ; 100 , 
$ 12 . 00 . 
FYRETHBUM 
hybridum 
(Painted Daisy). 
2)4 feet. A col¬ 
orful garden 
show from June 
on throughout 
the summer, and 
also a charming 
cut flower with 
long slender 
stems. The flow¬ 
er construction 
varies from a 
full petaled an¬ 
emone shape, to 
a larger size in 
plain single. 
Mixed, red, pink, 
etc. 3, 55c ; doz., 
$ 2 . 00 ; 100 , 
$ 12 . 00 . 
POPPY [Papaver] 
The massive flowers of the Oriental Poppy and its splendid 
hybrids, are blotches of vivid coloring against the prevailing 
greens of early spring. For many weeks the thick foliage 
clumps are emerald ornaments to any group or garden. After 
their passing, the comparatively tiny Iceland Poppies carry 
on, brilliant but more modest and dainty. All should be winter 
protected, and carefully nurtured. 
AIiPIN'U1M[.<^ 8 inches. Glaucous foliage, nearly stemless; 
the small, dainty flowers all summer in various "uncertain 
colors, often fringed. 
3. 70c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
HIIIJICAXyEE.<9> The “Iceland Poppies” bloom with extrava¬ 
gant freedom during early summer, and in lesser degree 
throughout ; 2-inch saucer-shaped flowers on slender stems, 
making delightful bouquets, as well as a vivid garden show. 
They are charming plants for small pockets in the rock 
gardens. Offered in separate colors— Eemon, Orangfe, or 
White and Mixed. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
OBIENTAEIS. The long known ‘‘Oriental Poppy,” with 
great cup-shaped flowers of orange scarlet, heavily black 
blotched at base. 
3, 55c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 
—Brigfhtness. Orange-scarlet toned with gold. 
Each, 30c; 3, 70c; doz., $2.50. 
—Mrs. Perry. Orange-apricot, with faint lilac suffusion. 
Each, 25c; 3, 60c; doz., $2.00. 
—Olympia. Compactly low and vigorous. 214 feet. Most pro¬ 
fuse bloomer of any variety. Flowers fully double, but 
maturing to show a slight stamen-filled center. Brilliant 
scarlet flame, with salmon overlay. 
Each, 30c; 3. 70c; doz., $2.50. 
—Perry’s White. Very large and shapely, pure white. 
Each, 35c; 3, 85c ; doz., $3.00. 
—Royal Scarlet. Richest scarlet; the medium sized flowers 
in great profusion. 
Each, 30c; 3. 70c; doz., $2.50, 
5 Oriental Poppies $1.00 
