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the j. chas. McCullough seed co. 
Iberis Sempervirens. 
Iberis - Hardy Candytuft 
Low evergreen, shrubby perennial plants 
which are very valuable for dry sunny 
places, that are well drained. The plants 
should be clipped over after flowering, in 
order to keep them compact and sightly. 
Easily raised from seed. 
@953 SEMPERVIRENS. A splendid shrub¬ 
by plant bearing dense clusters of china 
white blossoms, which cover almost en¬ 
tirely the dark, shining evergreen foliage. 
It is a good border plant, fine for dry 
walls, and the rock garden. Will grow 
either in a sunny or half-shaded position. 
10 to 12 inches. May and early June. Pkt., 
15c; y 8 oz., 60c. 
@954 GIBRALTARICA. A very showy and 
large flowering variety with lilac-pink 
blossoms. A less hardy sort, needing pro¬ 
tection in winter. It must be given the 
hottest and driest position. Prefers a light 
soil. 10 to 12 inches. May and June. Pit., 
15c; y 8 oz., 40c. 
Lathyrus Lafifolius 
(Everlasting, or Hardy Sweet Pea) 
Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial 
climbers for covering old stumps, fences, 
etc., continually in bloom; fine for cutting. 
955 MIXED. All colors. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 25c. 
Leontopodium—Edelweiss. 
Gerbera - Transvaal Daisy 
933 JAMESONI. Large daisy-like blooms on long stems in 
shades of yellow and red, attracting attention everywhere. 
Thrives well as a pot plant or in greenhouse benches. May 
also be grown in the open, if provided with winter protec¬ 
tion. Height, 18 inches. Half-hardy perennial. Pkt., 40c. 
Helianthemum - Rock or Sun Rose 
Low growing, shrubby evergreen perennial plants, loving 
sunshine and dry, exposed positions. Easily raised from seed, 
but should be sown right out in the open where they are to 
bloom, or grown in pots and then set out. 
@942 MUTABILE. Forms a low mat of glossy foliage which is 
hidden by a mass of rose, pink, white and yellow flowers 
during early June and July. 8 to 12 inches. Pkt., 10c; y 8 oz., 
35c; V4 oz., 50c. 
Heuchera - Coralbells 
A very graceful hardy perennial for rockeries and borders. 
Foliage pale green, dwarf and compact, above which rise num¬ 
erous panicles of flowers which are excellent for cutting. Easi¬ 
ly grown from seed. 
@943 SANGUINEA MAXIMA. Flowers bright coral red, very 
free-flowering, grows in either sun or half shade. 12 to 18 
inches. June to September. Pkt., 25c. 
@944 CHOICE HYBRIDS. Embrace every shade from white to 
glowing crimson. Pkx., 15c; 1/16 oz., 60c. 
Hibiscus - Rose Mallow or Marsh Mallow 
945 GIANT FLOWERING. Mixed. Showy, ornamental shrub, 
growing to a large size and blooming the first year from 
spring-sown seed. Hardy as an oak and will thrive in any 
soil. The flowers often measure 8 to 10 inches across, are 
gorgeous in colors and bloom in great profusion from late 
July to frost. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c; *4 oz., 35c. 
Hollyhock 
946 DOUBLE WHITE. An improved strain producing perfect 
double flowers. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
947 NEWPORT PINK. It is the finest pure pink flowers very 
double. Fkt., 10c; l A oz., 50c. 
948 DOUBLE SCARLET. Very brilliant. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 50c. 
949 DOUBLE YELLOW. A bright lemon color. Pkt., 10c; V4 
oz., 50c. 
950 DOUBLE MIXED. Comprises all shades. Pkt., 10c; y 4 oz., 
40c. 
951 SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; y 4 oz., 25c. 
Honesty - Lunaria 
952 BIENNIS ALBA (Saint Peter's Penny). Hardy perennial 
admired for its silvery seed pods, which are used for winter 
bouquets. It has a beautiful cross-shaped flower. Sow in 
onen ground in May. Protect over winter. Pkt., 10c; V4 oz., 
25c. 
ICE PLANT. See Mesembryanthemum, page 64. 
Lavender - Lavandula Vera 
956. Well known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials; should be 
extensively grown in the mixed border. 3 feet. Pkt., 10c; V4 
oz., 25c. 
Leontopodium - Edelweiss 
@957 ALPINUM. This world famous alpine, although a native 
of the European Alps, being subject to severe and sudden 
changes of temperature, can be grown easily from seed in 
ordinary garden soil. Downy star-like silvery white flowers 
with yellow centers rise well above a tuft of narrow hoary 
leaves. Grows to perfection in an elevated position in the 
rock garden in light, well-drained soil in full sun. Height, 
6 inches. June and July. Hardy perennial. Pkt., 35c. 
Lewisia 
958 HOWELLI. A creeping hardy perennial, forming a wide 
rosette of narrow crinkled foliage, not exceeding 3 inches in 
height, and throwing up stems about 6 inches long, crowned 
with flowers of apricot, streaked with rose. A rare and lovely 
plant, which will be of admirable effect in rockeries. From 
seed sown in spring the plants will bloom in the following 
year. The seedlings should be given a sunny and well-drained 
situation and must not be over-watered. Pkt., 35c. 
