FROM THE ORIENT 
A veritable Magic Basket of diverse offerings. 
ARISAEMA GRIFFITHI—bmy24. A handsome 
and hardy Arum Lily for the rich border. Large 
hooded spathes of velvety violet, marked choco¬ 
late brown. Pkt. 20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
ARISAEMA HIMALAYAN BLEND—bmsty24. 
The higher foothills of the Himalayas offer a 
wealth of varied and beautiful Arum Lilies, win¬ 
ter hardy in general, unique in shape, and with 
bright colorings curiously applied. There are 
many surprising things here. Pkt. 15c; spec, 
pkg. 35c; oz. 90c. 
ASTILBE DAVIDI—ecbh36. A hardy perennial 
with great plumes of airy rose pink bloom. A 
daintier and more refined Meadow Sweet. Pkt. 
20c; spec. pkg. 50c. 
ASTILBE BLEND—echb36. Feathery panicles 
of dainty bloom, white, pink, salmon, rose, crim¬ 
son or mauve. Valued for border or cutting. 
Easy to handle in good soil. Hardy. Makes a 
charming summer showing. Pkt. 20c; sp. pkg. 50c. 
CRAPE MYRTLE—ecby. Lagerstroemia indica. 
Splendid flowers with undulate, crispy, crinkly 
petals like crumpled silk, softest pink-tinted to 
richest rose. The blossoms are carried in large 
clusters in July and August. At least as far 
north as Philadelphia it is a hardy many¬ 
stemmed and robust shrub. Farther north it may 
kill back to the ground, but the roots will live 
over if mulched with straw, and new annual wood 
will bloom freely. Also makes a good pot or tub 
plant, flowering two or three times a year if cut 
back. Seedlings often blossom first year. Pkt. 
10c; spec. pkg. 25c; ^4 oz. 50c. 
CRAWFURDIA TRINERVIS — rby. Japanese 
Climbing Gentian. Large and beautiful blue 
flowers on trailing stems. Hardy. Pkt. 15c; spec, 
pkg. 35c. 
PODOPHYLLUM E M O D I—bnmsty20. This 
Himalayan Mandrake, with its bronzy umbrella 
foliage and pale rose flowers, gives delightful 
effects in woodland masses. Showy scarlet fruits, 
said to be edible. Pkt. 15c; spec. pkg. 35c. 
RANUNCULUS IMPERIAL STRAIN—cbhth24. 
A wonderful strain of the Persian Ranunculus, 
with large and mostly fully double flowers, in va¬ 
ried shades and combinations of chrome yellow, 
buff, orange, rose and scarlet. Give ample water. 
Hardy north if well-protected, or may be grown 
in pots. Pkt. 15c; spec. pkg. 35c; *4 oz. 60c. 
RHEUM NOBILE — ebyflO. Towering stately 
spires, thatched with yellow, rise from luxuriant 
foliage. For backgrounds or vivid accents. 
Hardy. Stalks are edible. Pkt. 15c; sp. pkg. 35c. 
RHEUM ACUMINATUM — ebh3 6. Panicles of 
bright rose-purple flowers above large and heart- 
shaped basal leaves. Hardy. Pkt. 10c; sp. pkg. 25c. 
RHEUM PALMATUM RUBRO—ebh70. Great 
lobed undulate leaves and tall showy panicles of 
crimson bloom. Hardy and easy. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 
35c; 1 oz. $1.00. 
ROSCOEA CAUTLIOIDES—rsthl8. The flowers 
are like weird Orchids of luminous citron satin. 
Rare. Hardy if mulched with straw. Pkt. 25c. 
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