Hardy Carnation. 
Sediim Spectabile. 
Hardy Planis 
Hardy Carnation 
RED (»RiP]NAI>IN. — The large, double 
flowers are of rich red color and spicy odor, 
and are produced in succession from .lum 
until fall; blooming most freely during 
.Tune and July. Of dwarf growth. These 
plants are quite hardy, requiring protec¬ 
tion only in exposed locations. 3 for 60c: 
per doz. 
Hardy Garden Pinks 
Sweet Scented Flowers 
GRASS PINKS or CEOVE PINKS. —These 
low growing, early blooming, free-flowering 
and very sweet scented Pinks are much 
prized for the old-fashioned garden, for rock 
gardens, and for borders. Easily grown, very 
hardy, preferring a sunny location. Mixed 
colors. 3 for 55c; .$1.85 per doz., prepaid. 
Rock Cress - Arabis 
AEPINA. —One of the most desirable of the very early 
spring-tlowering plants that is especially adapted for edging 
and for the rock garden, forming a dense carpet of pure 
white flowers. Blooms April and May. 6 to 8 inches high. 
Grows well in a dry, sunny 
location. 3 for 55c; doz., 
$1.85, prepaid. 
Scabiosa 
Sweet William - Dianthus 
T.arge-flowering sorts. Certainly one of the most popular 
old-fashioned garden plants. Their freedom of blooming, 
striking colors and pleasing fragrance make them a favor¬ 
ite of all flower lovers. Pine 
for cutting. May and June. 
114 to 2 feet. Single and 
Double Flowering, as you 
prefer. 3 for 55o; $1.85 per 
doz., prepaid. 
Sedum Spectabile 
STONECROP. — One of 
the prettiest of Sedums. 
Immense heads of showy 
rose-colored flowers. Broad, 
light green foliage. Indis¬ 
pensable as a late fall¬ 
blooming plant for the bor¬ 
der or rock garden. Ordi¬ 
nary soil as well as dry, 
sunny places suits this 
plant. 18 inches. 3 for 60c; 
doz., .$2.00, prepaid. 
Sundrops - 
Oenothera 
Showy and beautiful 
plants for borders and beds. 
They require a sunny situa¬ 
tion and will flower abund¬ 
antly during June and Ju'y. 
The color is clear bright 
yellow. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per 
doz., prepaid. 
VIRGINIA BEtTE BEEES. 
—It is the earliest spring 
flowering perennial with 
blue flowers. Grows 12 to 
18 inches high with droop¬ 
ing panicles of handsome, 
bell-shaped, light blue flowers, 
fading to clear pink. Succeeds 
Avell in shady places. Splendid¬ 
ly adapted for naturalizing and 
group plantings. 3 for 75c; 
doz., .$2.50. 
Trollius - Orange Globe Flower 
See Color Illustration on Page 109. 
Very desirable free-flowering plants, produc¬ 
ing their lovely buttercup-like blossoms on stems 
15 to 24 inches high from May until August. 
The flowers resemble double roses made of wax 
and come in shades of orange. Succeeds well in 
a half-shady position. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.00; 
.$3.75 per doz., prepaid. 
IMertensia. 
Mertensia 
Scabiosa. 
Statice - Sea Lavender 
A sandy loam is best for these plants; a sunny 
position and good drainage is essential. Re¬ 
quires no special attention otherwise. Valuable 
plant either for the border or rockery. The 
flowers are much in demand for cutting to 
place in bouquets. Splendid for winter bouquets 
in connection with Lantern Plants and Straw- 
flowers. 
EATIFOEIA. —Immense heads, frequently 2 
feet high and as wide across, of purplish blue, 
minute flowers. 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00, prepaid. 
Yellow Spring Daisy 
(Doronicum) 
See Color Hlustratioii on Page 100. 
Large, showy yellow flowers in April and May, 
on strong stems 2 to 8 feet tall. I’ine for the 
hardy border and for cut flowers. The heart- 
shaped leaves disappear during July and 
August, when the plant is dormant. Will do 
best in groups of six or more i)lants. Thrives 
well in heavy soil. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
Sundrops—Oenothera. 
BEITK BONNET. —Light 
blue flowers on long stems; 
fine for cutting, lasting a 
long time in water. A hand¬ 
some border plant, easily 
grown in a sunny location 
that is well drained. Should 
be in every garden where 
nice cut flowers are wanted. 
IS to 24 inches high; 
blooms June to October. 3 
for 65c; .$2.35 iier doz., pre¬ 
paid. 
Shasta Daisy 
A much improved hardy 
Daisy, bearing a great pro¬ 
fusion of large, wliite flow¬ 
ers from early summer un¬ 
til late in the fall. Fine for 
cut flowers and very attrac¬ 
tive in the hardy border. 2 
to 2% feet high. 3 for 55c; 
$1.85 per doz., prepaid. 
Iris Cristata 
This lovely Iris is a per¬ 
fect little gem for Rock 
Garden planting and for 
naturalizing. 3 to 4 inches high. 
Flowers a beautiful lavender-blue. 
Blooms in May. Will succeed 
most anywhere, even under trees. 
Plant it. Strong clumpy plants, 
25c each; 3 for 65c; .$2.25 per doz., 
prepaid. 
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