24 Hardy Perennials 
- Geo. H. Mellen Co. 
PHLOX SUBULATA ROSEA (Moss, or Mountain Pink) —An early spring flower¬ 
ing type, with pretty mose-like evergreen foliage which, during the flowering 
season, is hidden under the masses of bloom. Excellent for rockeries, borders, 
carpeting the ground or covering graves. Bright rose. 20c each; 3 for 45c. 
Phlox 
Evening Primrose 
PRIZE-WINNING PEONIES 
HARDY PINK 
CLADYS CRANFIELD—A new type, having only one row 
of large fringed lilac-pink petals, tinting lavender with 
deep crimson center. Strong grower and particularly free 
flowering. Perfectly delicious fragrance; wonderful for 
massing and unequalled for cutting as the flowers stay 
fresh for days. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
PLATYCODON CRANDIFLORA 
BALLOON FLOWER—A free flowering plant covered with 
flowers that resemble somewhat the Clematis; two 
colors, blue and pure white. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE RED PEONY 
(Paeonia officinalis rubra) 
This is the oldest and still one of the most pop¬ 
ular sorts. Very early, free blooming, glorious deep 
crimson flowers. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Platycodon 
TRUE ARISTOCRATS FOR YOUR CARDEN 
There is no flower more beautiful than the peony, and as it comes back stronger 
and blooms more profusely each year, every flower lover should have a few peony 
plants. 
CANARI —Late. Globular bomb type. White guard petals tinted pale pink with 
center amber-white. Full rounded flower of good substance. Medium tall. 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00. 
DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS —Blooms several days after Festiva Maxima. Cup-shaped, 
sulphur-white blooms. Fine for cut flowers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
EDULIS SUPERBA —Very early. Beautiful bright, clear mauve pink with silvery 
reflex. Decoration Day Peony. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
FELIX CROUSSE —-Late midseason. Clear, brilliant ruby-red. Strong, vigorous 
grower and abundant bloomer. Perhaps the most popular of all reds. 35c each; 
3 for $1.00. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA —Early. Produces large, full blooms of purest white with a 
carmine spot. Vigorous grower and dependable bloomer with splendid stems and 
handsome dark green foliage. 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
CROVER CLEVELAND —Late. Very large ar-.-i full dark crimson bloom. Strong, 
vigorous grower with upright stems. F .ecially desirable on account of being 
practically the only late dark crimson aOc each; 3 for $1.30. 
KARL ROSEFIELD —Semi-rose type; mi' reason. Very tall, compact grower of 
stately habit and an A1 bloomer. E\ery shoot has a flower of rich, velvety 
crmison; a perfect ball; very brilliant and striking. 50c each; 3 for $1.30. 
MME. CALOT —Flesh pink with she" pink shadings. 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
MONS. JULES ELIE —Perhaps the .argest Peony. Glossy shell-pink, shading to a 
deeper rose at the base, the enTire flower overlaid with a sheen of silver. Very 
fragrant. Such a strong, vigorous grower that it will produce enormous flowers 
Peony on one-year plants. Medium height, but very prolific bloomer. Early midseason. 
50c each; 3 for $1.30. 
PRESIDENT TAFT —Rose type; midseason. A vigorous, strong grower, a profuse bloomer, every 
shoot being crowned by a big bloom. The color is a delicate Hydrangea-pink, completely 
enveloped in a halo of angelic white. Very fragrant. The only Peony we know that has 
stripes on the face of the flower. 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
SARAH BERNHARDT —Very large flower of perfect form, full and double with twisted im¬ 
bricated petals. Color apple-blossom pink, with each petal silver tipped. Strong grower, free 
bloomer and very fragrant. 50c each; 3 for $1.30. 
Special Offer—One each of the above 11 named peonies for $4.25 
If left to our selection we will send 6 fine named Peonies for $1.75. 
HARDY PHLOX 
Fine varieties which produce large trusses of beautiful and brilliant flowers. Effective for 
massing, borders and cut flowers. (Flowering from early in Summer until late in the Fall.) 
20c each; 6 for 80c. 
For color see inside back cover page. 
BEACON —Tall stalks, beautiful cherry red flowers. 
BRIDESMAID —Pure white; clear, carmine eye; blooms in large, round heads; attractive. 
B. COMTE —Tall growing variety producing large heads of rich satiny amaranth flowers. A very 
brilliant Phlox. Looks well planted close to a yellow-flowered plant. 
FIREBRAND —Bright red with deeper center, large trusses, strong robust habit. 
LA VOGUE- —A very beautiful rose color with large eye of deeper rose color; very attractive. 
MISS LINCARD —Pearly-white flower, with a very faint yellow eye; very remarkable bloomer, 
producing 2 or 3 crops of flowers during the season. Dark green, glossy foliage. 
MRS. CHARLES DORR —Tall grower; with extra long, compact, pyramidal spikes of moderate 
sized florets. Its color is unique and very attractive, a solid blue-mauve. 
R. P. STRUTHERS —Color clear cherry-red, suffused with salmon shades; deep red eye; 
fine large truss. The color is so clear and clean that each individual floret stands out 
as distinct as a cameo. 
RHEINLANDER —A rare shade of salmon-pink, distinct claret-red eye. Flowers and 
truss of unusual size. 
UNNAMED DOUBLE PEONIES 
We offer Peonies in color, not named, but all meritorious kinds— 
Red, White and Pink 
25c each; 3 for 60c 
