Springfield, Ohio 
Hardy Perennials 25 
PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE 
LADY LARPENT —This beautiful variety of Plumbago is unquestionably the most dis¬ 
tinct and valuable hardy herbaceous plant now in cultivation. The plants are strong, 
upright in habit, growing to a height of 12 to 15 inches in compact clumps, and from 
the middle of July until severe frosts are covered with rich, violet-blue colored 
flowers, borne in close terminal heads. The foliage is unique, finely serrated and 
fringing the stems. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
EVENING PRIMROSE 
OENOTHERA —The Evening Primroses are elegant subjects for growing in an exposed 
sunny position either in the border or on the rockery, blooming the greater part of 
the summer. Large yellow flowers. 15e each; 2 for 25c. 
HARDY PRIMROSES 
These are among the most beautiful and interesting of our early spring flowers. Plant 
them in rich, well drained soil in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; if 
possible, in a half shady place. Plants grown from a select strain of seed, and embrace 
a fine range of colors. An old favorite, and should be found in every garden; one of the 
earliest spring flowers. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
PURPLE CONE FLOWER 
RUDBECKIA (Purpurea) —Flowers reddish purple, large cone-shaped center of brown. 
1 5c each; 2 for 25c. 
SCABIOSA CAUCASIA (Blue Bonnet) 
One of the most desirable of summer-flowering perennials, and in a color that is not 
over abundant at any season of the year. Its charming soft lavender blue, graceful 
flowers are produced on stems from 18 to 24 inches high from June to September, and 
are splendid cut-flower subjects. Strong plants, 20c each; 3 for 50c; $2.00 per dozen. 
Stokesia 
SNOW-IN-SUMMER 
CERAST1UM (Tomentosum) —A low, creeping plant with the upper surface of the 
leaves light in color and woolly; it bears a profusion of pretty white flowers. Much 
used for edging, also to plant in crevices of walls or rockwork, where it keeps up a 
succession of bloom all summer. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
STATICE 
LATIFOLIA (Creat Sea Lavender) —A most valuable plant either for the border or 
rockery with tufts of leathery leaves and immense candelabra-like heads of purplish 
blue minute flowers during July and August. These, if cut and dried, last for months. 
20c each; 3 for 50c. 
STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 
CYANEA —A fine hardy plant of the Aster family. Twelve to eighteen inches high, and 
very thrifty. Rich green leaves, the flowers of a wonderful shade of azure blue, the 
petals finely divided, good for cutting. August. 20c each; 3 for 50e. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS —The Sweet William is a fine old plant which produces great 
masses of bloom of extremely rich and varied colors. The flowers are very lasting 
and fine for cutting. The plants offered are grown from the finest strain to be 
obtained in England, where hardy plants are universally grown and where new and 
improved varieties are constantly being produced. We offer mixed only. 15c each; 2 
for 25. 
Sweet William 
TEUCRIUM 
CHAMAEDRYS —Common name is Germander. Actually a procumbent shrub with densely ascending stems. 
Small flower whorls in loose spikes, bright rose with white and red spots. The valuable foliage is dense, 
small, round, dark, glossy—closely resembling dwarf boxwood. Makes a fine edging plant for a perennial 
border, along a walk, or rock garden. Can be clipped to any desired height up to 12 inches. Keeps green 
all winter. 3-inch, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
TRITOMA PFITZERI 
RED HOT POKER —The early and continuous blooming qualities of this variety have made it one of the 
greatest bedding plants. In bloom from midsummer to late fall with spikes 3 to 4 feet high and heads of 
bloom a rich orange-scarlet. It succeeds in any ordinary garden soil. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials belonging to the Foxglove order. They vary in height from a few inches to 
3 or 4 feet, and bear blue flowers in terminal spikes or racemes. Showy plants for sunny borders, and all of 
easy culture. 
LONCIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS —2 ft. July-September. Spikes completely studded with blue flowers. A choice 
variety for cutting or decorative effect. Plants 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
VIOLAS 
(Tufted Pansies)— The best plant for edging in cultivation. They produce their fascinating colorful bloom 
from May until October, if properly cared for so the flowers will not go to seed. Just shear them several times 
during the season. 10c each; 6 for 50c; 12 for 75c. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA 
ADAM’S NEEDLE —Long, narrow leaves that remain green the entire year. It throws up a long flower stem 
in the summer 3 or 4 feet high, bearing large spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers that retain their 
beauty for a long time. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA 
This plant is a strong and vigorous grower, free from all blights and insects, absolutely hardy, surviving our 
northern winters in the open field, without any protection whatever. Will also survive hot, dry weather. The 
center of the long, sharp pointed leaves is a deep rich green while the margins are a creamy yellow. In early 
fall the green takes on a steel blue cast. 40c each. 
See inside back cover for special perennial offer. 
Veronica 
