Viola “Apricot Queen ” is a rich and showy color 
THYMUS 
*AZORICUS. A neat growing dwarf Thyme with 
light pink flowers covering the trailing foliage 
in June. A recommended subject for the rock 
wall or rockery where it creeps over the 
stones. 
fcCITRIODORUS (Lemon Scented Thyme). A pretty, 
spreading plant for the rockery or low border. 
The foliage has a pleasing lemon aroma. During 
June and July it is covered with short spikes 
of lavender. Does very well in a sunny, dry 
spot. 12 inches. 
*LANUCINOSA (Woolly Thyme). A neat, creeping 
alpine with woolly gray foliage that forms a 
mat. Dainty pink flowers stud the plant in 
June. One of the best for use among the 
rocks. 
*SERPYLLUM COCCINEUS. This tidy little alpine 
is recommended for the rockery. In June 
clouds of minature rose flowers hide the dark 
green mats. 
TRITOMA 
PFITZERI (Red Hot Poker). An improved type 
of perfect form with spikes of a dazzling 
orange scarlet from August until October. 
The heavy flower spikes are held on stout 
stems three feet high. Striking in the border, 
and widely used as an effective cut flower. 
TROLLIUS 
EUROPEUS. Giant yellow buttercup-like blooms on 
erect 2 foot stems. Blooms from early May 
well into June. The lobed and finely cut leaves 
add to the attractiveness of the plant. Give it 
a place in the partial shade of the border 
where it will make a bold show. Each 30c, per 
three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
LEDEBOURI “GOLDEN QUEEN.” One of the fine 
introductions recently brought over from 
England. Extra large flowers of bright golden 
orange. The flowers are open, and the centers 
have golden rays which add a brightness to 
the lovely blossoms. Blooms in May, and in 
many cases will bloom again in the Fall. 2 
feet. Each 50c, per three $1.00. 
TUNICA 
*SAXIFRACA. A pretty dwarf with fine, grass-like 
foliage. Throughout the early summer it is 
covered with misty pink flowers. Close grow¬ 
ing habit which makes it especially suitable 
for the rock garden. 
THALICTRUM 
DIPTEROCARPUM. One of the finest plants in the 
entire list. Three foot slender stems bear 
panicles of bright lavender flowers accentuated 
STOKESIA CYANEA 
The pretty Stoke’s Aster 
by the golden yellow stamens. The foliage 
is highly decorative and in July the colorful 
sprays make the plant very impressive. 4 feet. 
Each 30c, per three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
’-ADIANTIFOLIUM. This is named after the charm¬ 
ing Maiden-Hair Fern which it closely re¬ 
sembles in foliage. Bright, light green, finely 
lacinated leaves are dwarf in form. The flower 
is rather small with fluffy little brown and 
yellow cups. The contrast of the foliage is 
useful in the rockery. 
VALERIANA 
OFFICINALIS (Garden Heliotrope). A grand item 
for use in the back border. The flower heads, 
large clusters of waxy white and blush pink, 
are borne on stocky three foot stems. Delight¬ 
fully fragrant, a few plants will fill the entire 
garden with its sweet yet dainty scent. At its 
best during late June and July. Makes a splen¬ 
did filler in a bouquet. Each 20c, per three 
50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
VERONICA 
The items in this group have long been dis¬ 
tinguished because of their part in adding color 
and charm to the rock garden and border. A gener¬ 
ous use of Veronicas will give a succession of 
colorful bloom throughout the season. 
AMETHYSTINA. Rich amethyst-blue spikes rising 
from tufts of dark green, prostrate foliage. 
In the low border and in beds it makes a 
vivid spot of color during June and July. 1 
foot. 
r’ELECANS ROSEA. A very pretty semi-dwarf that 
merits a place in the rockery. Neat clumps 
of dark green leaves, with short spikes of 
bright pink in late June. 10 inches. Each 20c, 
per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
’-INCANA. A gem for the rockery or dwarf border 
with its unusual contrast between foliage and 
flower. Narrow, frosted silver leaves in neat 
tufts from which arise in late July dainty 
curving spikes of vivid violet blue. Very im¬ 
pressive as an edging for garden paths. 8 
inches. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
LONCIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. One of the true Aristo¬ 
crats for the perennial garden. Heavy spikes 
of intense deep blue are carried on two foot 
stems. It adds a brilliance to the border from 
late July until September. 
’-PROSTRATA. An early blooming creeper covered 
with light blue flowers on prostrate dark 
green foliage in May. Does well in the full 
sun among the rocks. 
’-REPENS. A pretty little variety which forms small 
clumps of very dwarf foliage. In the latter 
part of April it is studded with pale blue dots 
of flowers. Should be planted in well drained 
soil. A fine minature alpine. 
*RUPESTRIS. One of the most useful for the rock 
garden. It forms mats of deep green. The 
foliage is completely hiden in May and June 
with clouds of rich deep blue flowers. 4 inches. 
TRUE BLUE. A fine Lissadell origination very simi¬ 
lar to V. amethystina but the flowers are a 
deeper blue and are held more erectly by the 
1 foot stems. A bright display in the low bor¬ 
der in June and July. 
VIOLETS 
’-HARDY RUSSIAN. A lovely sweet scented single 
Violet of a deep purple color. Handsome dark 
green foliage. Blooms early in the Spring and 
again in the Fall. Fine for the rockery or for 
bedding in front ot shrubbery. Each 20c, per 
three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
* DOUBLE RUSSIAN. A splendid novelty 
with dainty double rich purple flowers that 
are highly fragrant. Will do well in all 
situations, and thrives in partial shade. 
Very choice. Each 40c, per three $1.00. 
’-ODORATA “ROSINA.” A grand new acquisition 
to the sweet scented Violets. A charming 
shade of delicate old rose. A gorgeous sight 
in the early Spring, and blooms profusely again 
in the Fall. The strong clear violet aroma is 
pronounced in this recommended variety. 
Each 30c, per three 75c. 
VIOLA 
The following varieties of Violas are of the cor- 
nuta type. Free-flowering, they are extravagantly 
rich in color, and are constantly in bloom from 
April until frost. Invaluable in the rock garden, 
and they lend a charm and brightness to the dwarf 
border. All of the Violas, unless otherwise noted 
are Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 
$2.50. 
ADMIRATION. A profusion of large clear purple 
flowers. 
BLUE PERFECTION. Light blue delicately lined with 
gold. 
ILONA. A fine self color of rich Burgundy wine. 
LUTEA SPLENDENS. A mass of bright chrome yel¬ 
low flowers. 
PAPILIO. An early China blue mottled with white. 
WHITE PERFECTION. Extra large flowers of waxy- 
white. 
APRICOT QUEEN. This extremely popular Viola 
is golden yellow richly shaded with deep apri¬ 
cot in the center. Stocky, dwarf plants. One 
of the best. Each 25c, per three 60c, per 10 
$1.50. 
ARKWRIGHT RUBY. A grand new English 
origination with extra large flowers of a 
glowing crimson, vividly marked with gar¬ 
net maroon. These plants were rigidly 
tested and selected at our trials this past 
summer. A free flowering novelty of 
merit. Each 25c, per three 60c, per 10 
$1.50. 
CUSTAVE WERMIC. Small dark violet blue flowers 
on long stems. A veritable sheet of bloom the 
entire season. Those who admire Violet Prin¬ 
cess of Wales will appreciate this easily grown 
substitute. The wiry, long stems make it fine 
for cutting. 
“JERSEY CEM.” Introduced several seasons ago 
this fine novelty continues to be the best all- 
around Viola grown. It merits consideration 
because of its continuous blooming habit from 
early summer until late Fall. Extra large flow¬ 
ers of vivid purple blue cover the dark green 
compact tufts. The neatest variety of all. Each 
25c, per three 60c, per 10 $1.50., per 25 
$3.00. 
“LAVENDER CEM.” A glorious counterpart of V. 
“Jersey Gem" with delicate bright lavender 
flowers. Bright and showy in the rockery. 
Uniform in habit. A recommended addition to 
the list of choice Violas. Each 30c, per three 
75c. 
TROLLIUS EUROPEUS 
A bold show in the Spring 
There are a number of choice rock plants whose foliage is equally as attractive as the dainty flowers. 
Achillea tomentosa, Arenaria caespitosa, Draba repens, Shasta Daisy Arcticum, and Veronica incana belong to this 
group. They are all recommended for the rock garden. 
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