HARDY FLOWERING PLANTS 
PHLOX, (Creeping). 
Subulata Alba—A dainty creeping Phlox that is simply covered in the 
early spring with a profusion of clear white flowers. 6 inches tall. 
Subulata Lilacina—Similar to Subulata Alba but the flowers are larger 
and a delicate blue-lavender in color. Foliage is light green. 
Subulata Rosea—Similar to Subulata Alba but a shower of bright rose 
flowers in early spring. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PENTSTEMON, Torreyi (Beard Tongue)—Tall spikes of brilliant 
scarlet flowers that make a striking appearance in the border from June 
to August. Grows to a height of 3 to 4 feet. The cut flowers give a distinct 
and pleasing effect when used for decorative purposes. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PLATYCODON, (Balloon Flower)—Graceful Campanula-like blooms dur¬ 
ing June and July. Grows about 2 feet high and is very attractive in the 
border. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PRIMULA, Hardy Primrose. 
Munstead Giants—A superb mixture in orange, yellow and white shades. 
Grows 6 inches high. Suitable for rock planting. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
PYRETHRUM, Roseum—The fern-like foliage is attractive and the 
flowers ranging from pure white through shades of pink are beautiful on 
the plant, also as cut flowers. 20 to 24 inches tall. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
RANUNCULUS, (Early Spring Buttercup)—A very early yellow flow¬ 
er growing on warm, sandy slopes. Because of its earliness well worth 
growing in the rock garden. 4 inches. April. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
RUDERECKIA, Purpurea (Purple Cone Flower)—Grows 3 to 4 feet 
high. August and September. Large, striking, pinkish-purple flowers. Also 
known as Echinacea Purpurea. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SAPONARIA, Ocymoides Splendens—A very pretty dwarf creeper for 
the rock garden. Forms a cloud of dainty pink flowers in June. Attractive 
green foliage. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SEDUM —These trailing Alpines are very popular in the rock garden. 
They are hardy. 
Acre (Golden Moss)—Low-growing green, fleshy leaves. Covered in July 
with star-shaped, yellow flowers. 
Glaucum—A handsome creeper which forms a carpet of blue green, turn¬ 
ing to a deeper blue in the autumn. One of the most attractive Sedums. 
Sieboldii—A charming Alpine growing in miniature tufts. Glaucous foliage, 
each leaf being rimmed with a circle of crimson. Very attractive. 
Spectabile—A beautiful erect-growing species with broad, thick, light green 
foliage and immense heads of rose-colored flowers. Blooms late. 
All the above Sedums. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
SILENE, Alpestris—A neat dwarf plant with small white flowers. Grows 
6 inches tall. Recommended for the rock garden. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
SPIR.EA, Aruncus (Astilbe)—Hybrid Spirea of gorgeous shades on small 
spikes with large flowering heads. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
STATICE, Dumosa—Large, flat heads of tinted white flowers. May be 
dried and kept for months. Blooms in July. Grows 10 to 12 inches. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
SWEET WILLIAM (Dianthus Barbautus)—A favorite in our grandmoth¬ 
er’s garden. Easily grown, offering a glorious display of color in June or 
July. Height, 12 to 18 inches. Each, 20c; 3 for 50c. 
VERONICA, Longifolia Subsessilis (Japanese Speedwell)—Dense spikes 
of deep blue flowers. A very good perennial for the hardy border. 18 to 
24 inches in height. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
VERONICA, Rupestris—Closely matted deep green foliage completely 
hidden in May and June with bright blue flowers. A popular rock plant. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
VIOLA, ★Jersey Gem—One of the best of the new introductions. We 
believe that this is the finest violet in cultivation. Wonderful to use in 
rock gardens or in the border. It grows about 6 inches high and shows a 
continuous bloom of vivid purple from early summer until frost. The plants 
are literally covered with huge violets measuring more than an inch in diam¬ 
eter. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
THYMUS, Serpyllum—Creeping rock plant with fragrant leaves and pink 
flowers. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
TRnLLIIIS. Euroneus—Giant vellow buttercup-like blossoms on 18-inch 
stiff stems. Blooms early in May. 
The foliage is glossy dark green. 
Each, 40c. 
Pyretnrum, Roseum. 
Ranunculus. 
Gypsophila. 
YUCCA, Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle)—The sword-like foliage is very 
attractive. Well established plants give spikes of white, lily-like flowers in 
June. Height, 3 to 4 feet. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Saponaria, Ocymoides Splendens. 
Spirea, Astilbe. 
Sedum, Spectabile. 
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