HARDY PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS 15 
Salvia • Sage 
Azurea. Showy, hardy plants of medium growth 
and easy culture. Flowers sky-blue, on long 
spikes. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Pitcheri. This variety is similar to the above, 
but more branching in habit. Large rich 
gentian-blue flowers. 3 to 4 ft. Early autumn. 
30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 
Pratensis. Deep blue flowers an inch across in 
spikes. 2 ft. June, July. 20 cts. each, $2 per 
doz., $15 per 100. 
Saponaria • Soapwort 
Ocymoides alba. Pure white. 
Ocymoides splendens. R Pretty prostrate 
border and rockery plant. The rosy pink 
flowers are produced in great quantities just 
above the foliage in May and June. 
All Saponarias, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 
Scabiosa 
Caucasica. A handsome, hardy plant, with 
lovely flowers of a soft and charming shade of 
lavender. Good cut-flower. 2 ft. June-Aug. 
Columbaria. A new variety from South Africa, 
producing a profusion of delicate mauve and 
soft pink flowers measuring 2 to 2T£ inches 
across. 2 ft. 
All Scabiosas, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Sedum 
Dasyphyllum. R A dwarf, compact variety 
flowering in May and June. 30 cts. each, $3 
per doz., $20 per 100. 
Glaucum. R Excellent dwarf variety for 
rockeries. Prostrate and of slow growth. 
Kamtschaticum. R Orange-yellow flowers, 
with prostrate green foliage, turning golden in 
autumn. July, Aug. 
Pruinatum Forsterianum. R Pretty, glau¬ 
cous, bluish green leaves; trailing habit; golden 
yellow flowers. 3 in. July. 30 cts. each, $3 per 
doz., $20 per 100. 
Reflexum. R Flowers yellow. Forms a dense 
gray-green carpet. 1 to 3 in. 
Sarmentosum. R A rapid-growing, spreading 
variety. May, June. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., 
$15 per 100. 
Sexangulare. R Leaves dark green and com¬ 
pact. Flowers yellow. 4 in. 
Sieboldi. R Dwarf variety suitable for rockery. 
Glaucous foliage. Bright pink flowers. Love¬ 
liest of all the dwarf varieties. 9 in. Aug., 
Sept. 
Spathulifolium. R Reddish leaves with gray 
in center of the rosette. Bright yellow flowers, 
contrasting beautifully with the foliage. 
Spectabile. One of the prettiest, erect-growing 
species, with broad, light green foliage and 
immense heads of handsome rose-colored 
flowers. 1 J ^2 ff. Aug., Sept. 
Spectabile, Brilliant. Same as above, but deep 
rosy crimson. 
All Sedums, except where noted, 25 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Sempervivum 
Houseleek; Hen and Chickens 
Offered in many varieties. 25 cts. each, $2.50 
per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Silene 
Schafta. Moss Campion. R A charming rock- 
plant growing from 4 to 6 inches high, with 
masses of bright pink flowers. July-Oct. 25 
cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Sidalcea 
Choice Hybrids. A fine strain containing all 
colors of pink, rose, red, salmon, lilac, and 
heliotrope. Graceful plant with small, holly¬ 
hock-like flowers produced on slender stems. 
2 to 3 ft. July, Aug. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 
doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Spergula 
Pilifera. A very dwarf plant, resembling dark 
green moss, that will grow in full sun or shade. 
20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 
Statice 
Latifolia. R* The leathery, dark green leaves 
spring directly from the root-stock and the 
minute, feathery flowers are produced in im¬ 
mense heads, frequently measuring 2 feet 
across. The flowers are purplish blue. 1 ]/% ft. 
July, Aug. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 
per 100. 
Stokesia 
Cyanea. Cornflower Aster. A handsome, light 
blue, Aster-like flower that is produced in 
great profusion late in season. 1J^ to 2 ft. 
Sept. 
Cyanea alba. Same as above, but white. 
All Stokesias, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Teucrium 
Orientalis. R Dwarf, graceful, shrub-like 
plants producing an abundance of blue flowers 
in August. 8 to 10 in. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 
doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Thalictrum 
Aquilegifolium purpureum. A most useful 
perennial for cutting and mixing with other 
flowers, having elegant, finely cut, columbine¬ 
like foliage. The rosy purple, feathery clusters 
of flowers and graceful foliage make it an 
attractive plant for the border. 2 to 3 ft. 
June, July. 
Aquilegifolium album. White form of above. 
Dipterocarpum. Flowers are a charming shade 
of lilac-mauve, brightened by a bunch of 
lemon-yellow stamens and anthers. The dainty 
flowers are produced in graceful sprays during 
August and September. 4 ft. 
All Thalictrums, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100 
Thymus 
Serpyllum coccineus. R Bright red. Dwarf¬ 
growing, prostrate, creeping perennial rock- 
plant, with fragrant foliage and covered with 
bright red flowers in June and July. 3 to 4 ft. 
Serpyllum albus. R White form of above. 
Serpyllum citriodorus. R Lemon-scented 
foliage. 
Serpyllum lanuginosus. R Woolly foliage 
and bright pink flowers. 
Serpyllum splendens. R A rapid, dwarf- 
growing, very hardy variety, that is excellent 
for covering bare spots in the rockery. 
All Thymus, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Tritoma 
Beautiful summer-blooming perennials for 
cutting and garden decoration in sunny 
places. These new hybrids are offered under 
color and true to name. 
Coral Reef. Graceful, coral-red flowers that 
are not heavy, making it a useful cut- 
flower variety. 
Golden Thoughts. Rich old-gold flowers 
in August and September. Dwarfer and 
more compact than the scarlet varieties. 
Greengold. This variety has a flower-head 
of a green cast overlaid with gold, quite 
distinct from other golden sorts. 
Rose Ou een. The color is old-rose, and il 
is a strong grower and a free bloomer 
until frost. 
Sulphur Spire. Delicate shade of citron- 
yellow. Flowers freely in September. The 
blending of this with a planting of scarlet 
' varieties gives a pleasing effect. 
Any of above, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 
Pfitzeri. Everblooming and freest flowering 
of all, with orange-scarlet blooms, shading 
to salmon-rose at the edge. Protect well 
in winter. 2 to 3 ft. 35 cts. each, $3.50 
per doz., $25 per 100. 
Tunica 
Saxifraga. R A pretty tufted plant with light 
pink flowers all summer. Slender, hair-like 
stems and flowers like Baby’s Breath. Good 
for rockery. 6 in. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., 
$17.50 per 100. 
Sedum spathulifolium 
Trollius • Globe Flower 
Earliest of All. R * A pretty border plant hav¬ 
ing handsome green foliage and showy light 
orange-yellow flowers which are globe-shaped. 
Good cut-flower. Will grow in partial shade 
and does best in a moist soil. 1J^ ft. April, 
May. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. Large, orange- 
yellow flowers until the end of June. 50 cts. 
each, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. 
Valeriana 
Coccinea, Mixed. Jupiter's Beard. Showy, 
hardy plant producing large corymbs of red, 
pink, or white flowers. Fine for bouquets. 
2 ft. June-Oct. 
Officinalis. Hardy Garden Heliotrope. Produces 
showy heads of rose-tinted white flowers with 
delicious Heliotrope odor. 3 to 4 ft. June, July. 
All Valerianas,25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Verbascum 
Phoeniceum. Graceful spikes of flowers in 
shades of white, pink, salmon, and violet. 
30 in. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 
per 100. 
Veronica • Speedwell 
Incana. R ' A white, woolly plant with numer¬ 
ous blue flowers. Has good appearance both 
in and out of bloom. 1 ft. 25 cts. each, $2.50 
per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Longifolia subsessilis. One of the handsomest 
blue-flowering plants. Very hardy and in¬ 
creases in strength and beauty each year. 
Spikes completely studded with beautiful blue 
flowers. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. 25 cts. each, $2.50 
per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Repens. R A trailing variety for steps or 
flagging. Covered with blue flowers in spring. 
2 to 4 in. May. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., 
$15 per 100. 
Royal Blue. R* Brilliant shade of dark blue. 
Bushy habit which is fine for rockery. 8 in. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Teucrium rupestris Trehani. R Brilliant blue. 
1 ft. May, June. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Vinca 
Minor. Trailing Myrtle. R * A trailing ever¬ 
green plant used for carpeting the ground 
under shrubs or trees where it is too shady for 
grass or other plants. Dark green, glossy 
foliage. Lilac-blue flowers. April, May. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 
Viola 
Cornuta, Apricot Queen. R* This beautiful 
Viola is one of the most popular introductions 
in recent years. It is a profuse bloomer, with 
extra-large flowers of dark orange color having 
a wide center of rich apricot. May—Nov. 
Jersey Gem. R* Considered the best Viola 
ever introduced. A vigorous, bushy grower of 
dwarf habit and a continuous bloomer. Flow¬ 
ers rich violet, slightly perfumed. 6 in. 
Lutea splendens. R* Golden yellow. 
All Violas, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17.50 per 100 
Yucca 
Filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. Stately peren¬ 
nial, with evergreen, sword-like leaves. The 
tall spikes produce white, drooping flowers in 
large, dense clusters. 4 to 6 ft. June, July. 
Very strong plants, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per 
doz., $-5 per 100. 
