Silene Elizabethae is a Rare Alpine of Merit 
SILENE 
ALPESTRIS. A neat and dainty dwarf with small white flowers in June. 6 
inches. 
ASTERIAS CRANDIFLORA. A showy bright crimson for the border. 1 Vi 
feet. 
“ACAULIS. Forms compact tufts with minature spikes of rosy purple. A 
desirable alpine. 3 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
“ELIZABETHAE. A rare charming alpine of merit. Wavy, four inch stems 
are covered with large lavender flowers. Pkt. 25c. 
ORIENTALIS. Erect slender stems topped with large flower heads of bright 
crimson. June and July blooming. 30 inches. 
ORIENTALIS COMPACTA. A semi-dwarf form with vivid scarlet flowers. 
*SAXIFRACA. Pretty, cream-white flowers on ten inch stems wave prettily 
over the deep green foliage. June blooming. 
*SCHAFTA. One of the best for the rockery, with semi-trailing habits. In 
mid-summer it is a sheet of deep rose. Easy to grow and dependable. 
6 inches. 
SISYRINCHIUM 
BERMUDIANUM. Dwarf, grassy-leafed plant with spikes of bright blue 
flowers. 8 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SOLDANELLA 
ALPINA. An elegant little alpine with porcelain blue bells hanging from 
waving 4 inch stems. Very rare. Pkt. 25c. 
SPHAERALCEA 
ACERIFOLIA. A handsome, rapid growing novelty from Oregon. The R. H. 
S. of England gave it an Award of Merit because of its light rose spikes 
21/2 feet tall that enhance the beauty of the border. Place in a moist 
situation. Pkt. 20c. 
SPIREA 
FILIPENDULA. Attractive, finely cut deep green foliage with fluffy white 
flower heads during June. 2 feet. 
ULMARIA (Queen of the Meadows). Low growing foliage with clouds of 
double white flowers in clusters. 15 inches. 
ARUNCUS. A fine variety for the tall border. Of sturdy habit with large 
white flower heads. 4 feet. 
STYLOPHORUM 
DIPHYLLUM (Celandine Poppy). Large cup-shaped flowers of brilliant 
orange that are very conspicuous in the low border. 1 1/2 feet. Pkt. 20c. 
STACHYS 
ALPINA. Dwarf, silver gray fuzzy foliage with short deep rose spikes. 18 
inches. 
COCCINEA. An effective item for the border with one foot spikes of scar¬ 
let flowers. Very unusual. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
LANATA (Rabbit’s Ear). Thick, woolly, gray leaves from which rise heavy 
flower spikes of light lilac blue. 2 feet. 
STATICE 
CASPIA. Delicate and artistic cut-flower. Small sprays of lavender, but 
very profuse and early blooming. Makes an ideal filler for bouquets. 
2 feet. 
EXIMEA. A choice semi-dwarf with sprays of lilac and pale rose flowers. 
1 foot. 
LATIFOLIA (Sea Lavender). The old dependable favorite for the border 
and for cutting with tall clusters of minute lavender flowers giving 
a misty appearance. 2 feet. 
TARTARICA. One of the best for winter bouquets. It is a pure white which 
can be dyed very easily. Drys well when cut. 18 inches. 
STOKESIA 
CYANEA (Stoke’s Aster). Extra large Aster type flower that is profuse in 
bloom. It is a beautiful sight in the border during June and July. 18 
inches. Blue, White, or Mixed. 
*SYNTHYRIS 
SWEETSERI. A distinct and unusual alpine with round leaves and violet 
colored flowers on 6 inch stems. During April it is lovely among the 
rocks. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
One of the most popular flowers because of its mass of bright color that 
it gives to the early summer border. They are easily grown, and always can 
be depended upon to make a lavish display. 
JOHNSON'S GIANTS. The finest mixture. Giant flowered in marvelous color¬ 
ings. Vivid crimson, white margined red, pastel pinks, and dainty 
mottled specimens. 18 inches. 
JOHNSON’S GIANT DOUBLES. A select strain of extra large doubles in 
many rich and pleasing shades. Unusual. 
DIADEM. Bright crimson with a ring of white in the center. 
HOLBURN CLORY. A large flowered auricula-eyed mixture of brilliant 
colors. 
PINK BEAUTY. Rosy salmon pink that makes a fine bedding variety. 
SCARLET BEAUTY. A vivid clear scarlet. 
NEWPORT PINK. An unusual and very fine clear rich pink. 
DOUBLE WHITE’. The flower heads are full and quite showy. 
HARLEQUIN. A multi-colored mixture of merit. Unusual shades. 
NICRESCENS. A deep rich velvety maroon. Very effective in beds. 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCCINEUS. This is a grand hybrid with large double 
flowers very similar to small carnations. The blossoms are bright 
crimson overcast with maroon. A persistent bloomer from June until 
frost. Fine in the border. 15 inches. 
THALICTRUM AQUILECIAFOLIUM 
The pretty Feathery Columbine 
THALICTRUM 
ADIANTIFOLIUM. Especially valuable for its foliage which resembles a 
dwarf Maiden-Hair fern. The flowers are white marked with brown. 
10 inches. 
*ALPINUM. An odd interesting dwarf alpine species with fluffy flower 
heads of cream white. Quite rare. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
AQUILECIAFOLIUM MIXED (Feathery Columbine). Tall, graceful stems 
bearing fluffy flowers of lilac, purple, mauve, and white. Blooms in 
June. 3 feet. 
AQUILECIAFOLIUM PURPUREUM. A selected strain of deep rose purple 
flowers. Stately growing. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
DIPTEROCARPUM. This is one of the most delightful perennials for the 
border in the entire list. When known it is always in demand. Delicate, 
lacy foliage, with erect 3 foot stems bearing branches covered with 
pearl buds opening to lavender and yellow flowers. June blooming. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
CLAUCUM. A tall robust grower with flower heads of bright yellow. 31/2 
feet. 
THERMOPSIS 
CAROLINIANA. During June this showy variety has large, full spikes of 
bright yellow closely resembling Lupines. Sow seed early. 3'/2 feet. 
MONTANA. A grand semi-dwarf American native from the Rocky Moun¬ 
tains. Heavy spikes of saffron yellow. Unusual and different. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 25c. 
THYMUS 
AZORICUS. A low-growing carpet of bright deep green dotted with 
minute flowers of rose purple in the summer. Excellent for rock walks 
or walls. 2 inches. 
COCCINEUS. This choice alpine is a profuse bloomer, covered with bright 
red flowers. 2 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NITIDUS. A more erect species with masses of deep purple flowers on one 
foot stems. Attractive deep green foliage. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NUMMULARIS. A neat alpine gem with miniature tufts studded with laven¬ 
der flowers. 2 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
VULGARIS (Common Thyme). The popular old favorite with scented fo¬ 
liage and mauve rose flowers during the early summer. Semi-trailer. 1 
foot. 
TIARELLA 
CORDIFOLIA (Foam Flower). A dainty dwarf native with small foamy 
white spikes in the Spring. Large, low growing leaves. Does well in 
the shady part of the rockery. 6 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
TRILLIUM 
ERECTUM. An American native found in the shady recesses of the woods. 
Cup-shaped flowers of bright maroon on 1 foot stems. April blooming. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
*CRANDIFLORUM. The pretty native that abounds in the woods during 
April and May. Large cup-shaped flowers of cream-white are held on 
waving stems eight inches high. 
You will be especially interested in our list of fine Campanulas, Delphiniums, Dianthus, Lilies, Primulas, and Violas. 
All the recognized established varieties and the recommended novelties are included in this list. 
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