WESTPORT, CONN. Perennials 
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Lupinus Phlox 
PHLOX —Continued 
Miss Lingard. This is the earliest flowering Phlox, as 
it comes in blossom in May and continues to flower in 
October. The spikes of white flowers are held on 
sturdy stems. 
Mrs. Jenkins. A very dependable variety of late flow¬ 
ering Phlox, producing freely, large heads of pure 
white flowers. Height 3 ft. 
PHYSALIS francheti (Chinese Lantern ). A medium 
height plant, forming dense bushes, and producing 
bright, orange scarlet, Ianternlike flowers which are 
fine for decorative purposes. In the Autumn this plant 
should be cut and dried for Winter decorations. It is 
best grown in groups or rows in full sunshine. 
PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana. One of the prettiest peren¬ 
nial plants, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 ft. in height 
and bearing freely during the Summer months, spikes 
of delicate lilac flowers. A desirable plant for a sunny 
location. 
Dwarf Vivid. Brilliant pink; very desirable for borders 
and makes a fine flower for decorative purposes. The 
blooming period is September. 
PLATYCODON grandiflorum, Blue {ChineseBellflower). 
Large showy spikes of deep blue, star-shaped flowers. 
grandiflorum album. White form of the above variety. 
PLUMBAGO larpentae. A very desirable plant for the 
rock garden or the border, being of dwarf, spreading 
habit and covered with deep blue flowers during 
August and September. This plant does best in full 
sunshine. 
POLEMONIUM reptans. Free flowering, hardy peren¬ 
nial belonging to the Phlox order. They have graceful, 
pinnate leaves and bear their flowers in loose heads. 
The showy blue flowers are fine for the sunny border 
or rockery. Blooms in April and May. Height 12 to 
18 in. 
PYRETHRUM Hybrids {Painted Daisy). An easily cul¬ 
tivated plant, showy and very useful, either as a cut 
flower, or as a border plant. They produce Daisylike 
flowers, ranging in color from the palest pink to the 
deepest shade of red. They flower in May and June. 
The Pyrethrum prefers a sunny location and a well- 
drained soil. Height 2 ft. 
All Perennial Plants are 25c. each, or $2.50 per doz. 
except where otherwise noted 
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