Calluna (Heather) 
CHOICE COLLECTION OF HEATHERS 
There is a growing interest in Heathers, and justly so, because 
the group is not only very interesting but the plants will grow under 
almost all conditions and will prove a great addition to any garden. 
They are perfectly hardy without protection and in fairly reason¬ 
able soil the rankest amateur can have complete success with them. 
Calluna Alporti. Blooms from July until fall. 12 in. 
Calluna aurea. A golden form with lavender flowers. 10 in. 
Calluna cuprea. Another golden form. 10 in. 
Calluna Hammondi. One of the best pinks. 12 in. 
Calluna nana. As lovely in winter as in summer, covered in 
July and August with pink bells. 6 in. 
Erica vulgaris. Prosper. More upright form with slender spires 
of green, bearing bells of deep rose during July, August, and 
September. 12 to 18 in. 
Erica vulgaris alba. A beautiful white form of the above. 
Erica mediterranea hybrida. Lovely pink bells from November 
until spring. A gem for the rock-garden. 18 in. 
Menziesia polifolia (Daboecia cantabrica). The Irish Bell Heather 
which is a joy from July on. 12 in. 
All Heathers, $2.25 for 3, $6 per doz., $40 per 100 
CHOICE HARDY PERENNIAL 
Papaver nudicaule, Coonara. Charming shades of pink. 
Very graceful and silky. Bloom all summer. 
—nudicaule, Sunbeam. Fine large flowers in brilliant shades 
of yellow and orange. Long stems. Bloom all summer. 
Papaver, Oriental Poppy. 2 ft June. 
—, Cerise Beauty. Brilliant cerise-red. 
—, Gerald Perry. Orange-apricot. 
—, Mahony. Deep mahogany-red. $2.25 for 3, $7 per doz. 
—, Mrs. Perry. Soft salmon-rose. 
—, Orange Beauty. Orange-scarlet. 
—, Royal Scarlet. Vivid red, dark center. 
—, Iceland Poppy. Tulip-shaped. Good for rockeries. 1 ft. 
May-Aug. 
All Poppies, unless noted, $2 for 3, $6 per doz. 
Pentstemon Torreyi. Deep coral-pink. 2 to 2)4 ft. July- 
Sept. 
Plilox divaricata canadensis. Lovely blue. Fine for rock- 
gardens and undergrowth for tulip-beds. 1 ft. May. $1.75 
for 3, $5 per doz. 
Physalis francheti (Chinese Lantern Plant). Grown for its 
decorative fruit, used in winter bouquets. 2 ft. April, May. 
Physostegia alba (False Dragonhead). Strong spikes of pure 
white flowers, lovely for cutting. 2 ft. June-Sept. 
—speciosa gigantea. Pink. 2 ft. June-Sept. 
Platycodon grandiflora (Saucer Flower). Blue or white 
balloon-shaped buds; most attractive, 1)4 ft. June, July. 
Polemonium caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder). Blue. 6 to 8 in. 
April, May. 
—humile. Blue. 1 to 1)4 ft- June, July. 
Primula veris (Cowslip). Mixed colors. 6 to 9 in. May. 
Pyrethrum hybridum (Colored Daisies). Mixed. 2 ft. June, 
July. 
Salvia azurea grandiflora. Light blue. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
—azurea Pitclieri. Deep blue; large flowers. $1.75 for 3, 
$5 per doz. 
Scabiosa caucasica. Large wheel-flowers of pale blue, 1)4 ft. 
June-Aug. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMBNALIS 
For ground-covers and shady places. 1-year, field-grown 
plants, $10 per 100, $S0 per 1,000; 2-year, field-grown, $14 
per 100, $95 per 1,000. Less than 500 at 100 rate. 
PLANTS, continued 
Scabiosa caucasica alba. A white form. $1.75 for 3, $5 per 
doz. 
— japonica (Blue Bonnet). Soft lilac-blue. 2 ft. June-Aug. 
$1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Sedum spectabile. Brilliant. Rosy crimson; large umbels. 
1 Yi ft. Aug., Sept. 
Shasta Daisy, Alaska. A decided improvement. Pure glisten¬ 
ing _white. 1)^ ft. June-Sept. 
Siberian Wallflower. Large heads of fragrant orange flowers. 
1 ft. May-midsummer. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Statice Gmelinl. Large, branching sprays of dark blue, 
everlasting flowers. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
— latifolia (Sea Lavender). Fine panicles covered with a 
profusion of small blue flowers. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 
Stokesia cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Blue. 2 ft. July-Oct. 
—cyanea alba. White form of the above. 
Thalictrum aquilegifolium (Meadow Rue). Creamy white. 
2 to 3 ft. May, July. 
—dipterocarpum. Violet-mauve. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
$1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Tritoma Pfitzerl (Red-Hot Poker Plant). Orange-scarlet, 
shaded to salmon-rose on edge; continuous bloomer. 2 to 
3 ft. Aug., Sept. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Valeriana (Garden Heliotrope). White; sweet-scented. 3 to 
4 ft. June, July. 
Veronica, Blue Ridge. Bright blue; handsome spikes. 2 ft. 
July-Sept. 
—incana. Silvery foliage. Violet flowers. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
—longifolia subsessilis (Giant Speedwell). Long, dense, deep 
blue spikes. 2 ft. July-Sept. 
—spicata rosea. Delicate pink. 1 J4 ft. June, July. 
Vinca minor (Myrtle). Blue flowers. Splendid for shade; 
grows anywhere. 6 in. April, May. 
- —minor, Bowles Variety. The new everblooming Vinca. 
Blue flowers larger than V. minor. Blooms profusely in early 
spring and intermittently in autumn. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Viola, jersey Gem. Pure violet-blue. 
— , Jersey Jewel. Rich violet-blue, heliotrope shadings. 
— , Rosina. Pink, sweet-scented violet. $2 for 3, $6 per doz. 
—, White Jersey Gem. 
— cornuta, Papilio. White and lavender. 
— cornuta, Spring Messenger. Bright purple. 
— cornuta, W. H. Woodgate. Rich blue. 
Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). Of tropical appearance; 
large, pyramidal clusters of cieamy flowers. 4 to 6 ft. June, 
July. $1.75 for 3, $5 per doz. 
Prices: Any of the above, except where otherwise noted, $1.50 for 3, $3.50 per doz., $24 per 100 
ANNUAL SEEDS FOR THE ROCK-GARDEN 
Good to fill up the bare spaces until the perennials;become established. All are easily grown and can be sown directly in the 
rockery. These are the annuals recommended by Mrs.Wilder in her book “Adventures in My Garden and Rock-Garden.” pj^ 
Anagallis linifolia (grandiflora). Blue. Spreading. Pkt. 
Makes a pretty patch of blue. 8 in.$0 25 
Asperula orientalis (azurea-setosa). Grayish 
blue; for sun or shade. 10 in. 
Eschscholtzia tenuifolia. Miniature California 
Poppy. 
E. caespitosa. Very dwarf; pretty egg-yolk-yellow 
flowers. 
Gypsophila muralis. Bears quantities of tiny pink 
flowers and blooms freely summer and autumn.... 
lonopsidium acaule (Violet Cress). Pale lavender. 
2 to 3 in. 
Kaulfussia amelloides (Charieis heterophylla). 
Lilac. 8 in.. 
Leptosiphon Hybrids (Gilia micrantha). Exceed¬ 
ingly bright-colored and very showy. 4 to 6 in.. 
Limnanthes Douglasi. Trailing: fragrant, yellow. .$0 30 
Mesembryanthemum pyropaeum (Tricolor). 
Crimson-pink; very vivid. Fine for sunny spots. .. 15 
Mimuius moschatus compactus (Dwarf Musk). 
Yellow; fragrant. 50 
Nemophila Menziesi insignis. Blue; charming.... 15 
Omphalodes linifciia (Venus Navelwort). Gray- 
green leaves; white flowers. 10 in. 15 
Phacelia campanularia (California Bluebell). 
Makes a lovely carpet of blue. 25 
Sanvitalia procumbens. Bright yellow; very pro¬ 
fuse bloomer. 6 in. 15 
Saponaria calabrica (Soapwort). Pink, starry flow¬ 
ers in tufts; most effective. 15 
Saxifraga CymbaCaria. Citron-yellow. 75 
Sedum caeruleum (Blue Stonecrop). 3 in. Creeper. 25 
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COLLECTION: One packet each of above 18 annuals, $4 
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