Phlox Drnmmondt. 
Physalis—Chinese Lantern. 
Pentstemon - Beard Tongue 
1945 SENSATION. Attractive for the hardy border. Every branch bears 
a spike of large gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of rich 
bright colors. Blooms all summer. Perennial. Height 2 feet. Pkt., l5o; 
Y e oz., 50c. 
Phlox Drummondi 
As a garden annual this occupies first place. One of the most brilliant 
in coloring and one of the easiest to grow from seed. Blooms in a few 
weeks after sowing and continues until killed by freezing. Prefers a 
light rich loam and a sunny position. Annual. Height 12 inches. 
1991 GIANT WHITE. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 50c. 
1992 SHELL-PINK. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 50c. 
1993 HOSE. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 50c. 
1994 SCARLET. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 50c. 
1996 LILAC. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 50c. 
1990 MIKED, ALL COLORS. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 40c. 
1998 STAR FRINGED MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 40o. 
1999 DWARF PHLOX MIXED. Rich and showy, excellent for beds and 
borders. Height 6 inches. Pkt., 15c; Va oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 
2000 HARDY PERENNIAL MIXED. Brilliantly colored flowers in sum¬ 
mer and fall. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 15c; Va °z., 75c. 
Poppies 
They should be in every garden. Easily grown and produce a wealth of 
gorgeous blooms. Sow early in the spring. Annual. 
2025 SHIRLEY, HOLMES’ ELDORADO STRAIN. A wonderfully fine 
strain. Many of the flowers are ruffled and semi-double and come in 
all shades of rose, scarlet, salmon and pink. Height 2 feet. Pkt., lOo; 
Va oz., 20c; oz., 50c; Va lb-, $1-25. 
2026 SWEET BRIAR DOUBLE SHIRLEY. A deep rose-pink, resembling 
a very large full double Begonia. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 15c; Ye oz., 35o; 
Va oz., 60c. 
2035 DOUBLE PEONY-FLOWERED MIXED. Large double peony-like 
flowers in many bright colors. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 5c; oz., 20c. 
2037 HOLMES’ FINEST DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 15c; OZ., 
35c. 
Oriental Poppies 
These are showy and bloom during May and June. Sow where to bloom. 
Perennial. Height 2% to 3 feet. 
2040 ORIENT ALE (True). Enormous flowers of deep crimson, with 
black blotch at the base of each petal. Height 2% feet. Pkt., 10c; % 
oz., 30c; Va oz., 50c. 
2042 PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. Mammoth-sized blooms of a 
bright salmon-rose color. Very showy. Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 40c; Ye oz., 
70c. 
2041 ORIENT ALE MIXED HYBRIDS. Includes many bright shades as 
found in the Oriental Poppies. All are gorgeous and large-flowering. 
Pkt., 10c; Ye oz., 35c; Va oz., 60c. 
Iceland Poppies 
2045 SUNBEAM. New species varying in color from sulphur-yellow 
through different shades of orange-maize and rose tints which are 
very striking. Height 15 inches. Pkt., 15c; Va oz., 75c. 
Portulaca - Rose Moss 
A beautiful low-growing flower, thriving in almost any location, even 
in a dry, sunny place. Suitable for borders, edging or rockery. Can 
withstand the hottest weather. Blooms early until killed by frost. An¬ 
nual. Height 6 inches. 
2015 SINGLE MIXED, all colors. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 
2017 DOUBLE FINEST MIXED. Of the most brilliant colors. Pkt., 10c; 
Va oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 
Physalis - Chinese Lantern 
2005 FRANCHETI. Attractive orange-red balloon-like fruits; fine for 
winter bouquets. Perennial. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Va oz., 40c. 
Physostegia - Obedient Plant 
2007 VIRGINICA. Gaining In popularity as it becomes better known. It 
forms dense bushes, bearing freely from July to September lllae-plnk 
flower-spikes. Perennial. Height 3 feet. Pkt., lOo; Va ®*., BOo. 
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