Perennials 
Platycodon Mariesii 
Platycodcm El 03 
Balloon or Bellflower 
3857 Mariesii Large, deep violet- 
blue bell-shaped flowers somewhat like 
Campanulas. When in bud they are 
inflated like balloons. July until Octo¬ 
ber. For border, cutting and rock 
garden. it. Pkt. 15/; VS6 oz. 50/. 
Physostegia 3 
Pyrethrum 3 El 
Persian Daisy 
3870 Roseum, Single Mixed Large, 
Daisy-like blooms in white, rose, 
pink and red in May and June, and 
again in the fall. A splendid cut 
flower. Very easily grown. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 10/; Vs oz. 40ft; y 4 oz. 70f!. 
3866 Roseum fl. pi., Double 
Mixed Saved from full double 
flowers, but some semi-doubles and 
singles can be expected, especially 
the first year. White, rose, pink, 
crimson, flesh-pink and red. 2 ft. 
Pkt. 25/; Vis oz. 60/; Vs oz. $1.00. 
3868 Aureum .( Golden Feather) 
Bright yellow foliage and small, 
ball-shaped, pure white blooms; 
fine for edgings and ribbon beds; 
1 ft. Grows in almost any soil. 
Pkt. 10/; V* oz. 25/; i/ 2 oz. 40/. 
3871 Ptarmicaeflorum [0 Fili¬ 
gree-like silvery foliage which gives 
a charming effect in beds, borders 
and rockeries. Also fine for pot 
culture, edgings and cutting. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 25/; Vs 4 oz. 75/; 1/32 oz. $1.25. 
Pyrethrum, Single Mixed 
American Heather—False 
Dragonhead—Obedient Plant 
3862 Virginica gigantea Rosy lilac 
flowers resembling little Snapdragons 
on rigid, upright plants not unlike 
Heather. July to September. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 10/; Vs oz. 40ft; Vi oz. 70/. 
Polyanthus |m] M 
(Primula veris elatior ) 
Cluster Primrose 
3859 Giant, Mixed Very large flow¬ 
ers in clusters; orange, yellow, cream, 
white, pink, rose, crimson, lilac, purple, 
violet, etc. Excellent for beds, borders, 
and rock gardens. April and May. 
Any soil or situation. 6 to 9 in. 
Pkt. 25/; '/is oz. 60/; Vs oz. $1.00. 
Potentilla 1 
Cinquefoil, Five Finger 
Branching plants with leaves and flow¬ 
ers similar to those of the strawberry. 
Fine for beds, borders, and rock gar¬ 
dens; do best in a sunny situation.. 
July until September. IpZ ft. 
3888 Double Mixed Lovely shades 
of orange, coppery red and crimson. 
Pkt. 25*1; Vu oz. 60*1; Vie oz. $1.00. 
3887 Single Mixed Includes yellow,, 
orange, red and crimson. Very colorful.. 
Pkt. 15*1; Vs oz. 30*1; V 4 oz. 50/. 
Ranunculus— Buttercup 
3895 Asiaticus superbissimus [c] 3 
A colorful perennial which, when sown 
early, will bloom the first year. The 
large, double blooms come in many 
brilliant colors. They furnish exquisite 
i cut flower material and are most deco¬ 
rative in the border, the rockery, or as 
an edging. The plants delight in well- 
; drained, moist soil and a shady situa¬ 
tion. 1 ft. Pkt. 15/; V4 oz. 45/. 
Rudbeckia El 
3873 Purpurea (Cone Flower) Showy, 
large, pastel garnet-purple flowers with 
prominent, cone-shaped centers. July 
and August. Easily grown. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 15/; Vs oz. 40/; i/ 4 oz. 70/. 
3874 Speciosa ( Newmanii) Brilliant 
rich orange-yellow blooms with deep 
brown centers. July to September. 
3 ft. Pkt. 15/; i/ 8 oz. 40/; i/ 4 oz. 70/. 
Annual Rudbeckia, see page 39 
Salvia — Hardy Blue Sage 
3891 Azurea grandiflora [C] Long 
spikes of bright sky-blue flowers during 
August and September. Makes a fine 
display; sunny position, any soil. 3 ft. 
! Pkt. 15/; Vi oz. 60/; i/ 4 oz. $1.00. 
Annual Salvia, see page 52 
Primula — Hardy Primroses [M][R] 3 
Beautiful early spring-flowering perennials with colorful blooms in clusters 
or whorls. They prefer half-shade and moist soil. Fine for edgings, borders 
and rock gardens. 
Primula vulgaris 
3865 Vulgaris (True English Primrose ) 
Large, canary-yellow fragrant blooms,, 
one flower to a stem, are borne profusely 
on compact, neat plants 6 to 8 in. high. 
Flowers often appear before •snow has 
gone. Pkt. 15/; Vie oz. 50/; Vs 02 . 85/. 
Veris (elatior). See Polyanthus 
listed separately above. 
3861 Auricula, Finest Mixed 
Many bright colors, including soft 
orange, copper-brown, and other 
pastel shades. The plants grow 
6 in. tall and bloom during April 
and May. Flowers very fragrant. 
Pkt. 25/; V)6 oz. 85/; y 8 oz. $1.50. 
3860 Japonica, Mixed Bears sev¬ 
eral whorls of flowers on stems 
6 to 9 in. tall. Includes white, rose, 
pink, mauve and lavender. June. 
One of the most stately and attrac¬ 
tive species for damp places. ft. 
Pkt. 15/; !/i6 oz. 50/; Vs oz. 85/. 
3692 Beesiana Glowing velvety 
purple flowers with a large yellow 
eye. A charming species with 
woolly leaves. April and May. 15 
to 18 in. Strong grower. Pkt. 35/; 
V,6 oz. $1.00; i/soz. $1.85. 
4014 Bullesiana Hybrids Beauti¬ 
ful flowers in rose, orange, carmine, 
and blue shades. Erect growing. 
15 to 18 in. Effective when massed. 
Pkt.35/; Vie oz.$1.00; y 8 oz.$1.85. 
Saponaria M 
Rock Soapwort 
3875 Ocymoides During May and 
June, the broad, densely matted plants 
are covered with beautiful, small, 
bright rose-pink blooms. Semi-trailing; 
6 to 8 in. tall. Sun or light shade, any soil. 
Pkt. 10/; V* oz. 35/; V 2 oz. 60/. 
Annual Saponaria, see page 52 
Saxifraga i 3 
3869 Decipiens grandiflora Lovely, 
dwarf rock garden plant forming moss¬ 
like tufts 4 in. tall, and covered with 
white flowers borne on 6 in. stems 
during May and June. The green 
foliage turns to crimson in the fall. 
Pkt. 25/; y 3 2 oz. 60/; Vie oz. $1.00. 
caucasica 
Scabiosa —B/uc Bonnet El 
Succeeds in any good, fairly rich, well- 
drained soil and a sunny situation. 
Produce a succession of long-stemmed 
flowers from June until September. 
Fine for cutting. 1 to 2 ft. 
3876 Caucasica Soft, charming shade of 
lavender-blue; beautiful artistic flowers. 
Pkt. 15/; Vs oz. 60/; i/ 4 oz. $1.00. 
3877 Columbaria Lavender Particu¬ 
larly large and showy lavender-blue 
flowers, 2 to 2 pi in. across. Fine cut 
flower. Pkt.20/; Vgoz.60/; Vioz.$1.00. 
3878 Columbaria Pink Like the pre¬ 
ceding, but deep rosy mauve with a 
distinct rosy sheen. Profuse bloomer. 
Pkt. 20/; i/ g oz. 60/; Vi oz. $1.00. 
4065 House’s Giant Hybrids A new 
strain with giant flowers ranging from 
the deepest ultramarine-blue to the 
palest lavender, azure blue and silvery 
white. Pkt. 25/; '/goz. 85/; Vioz. $1.50. 
For Annual Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower), see page 39 
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