70 Hardy Perennial Plants 
Hardy Perennial Plants 
A Clump of Lupines 
1 See Color Plate 
Lupines Page 51. 
Polyphyllus. One of the most attractive and beautiful 
hardy perennial plants we know is the Hardy Lupine. 
They form large clumps 2 feet across, often having 20 to 
30 beautiful spikes open at one time. They are at their 
best in May and June. 
6131 BLUE 6432 BOSE 6130 WHITE 
Price any of Above: Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.15; 12 for $2.00. 
6429 SET OF 3 LUPINES FOB ONLY 50c. 
6438 Mertensia iSHXk 
An early spring-flowering plant, grow¬ 
ing about 1 to 1^ feet high, with 
drooping panicles of handsome light 
blue flowers, fading to clear pink, one 
of the most interesting of our native 
spring flowers. May and June. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 
for $1 60. 
6441 Monarda, 
Bergamot 
Brilliant flowers of crimson scarlet 
produced on showy plants growing 
2 to 3 feet high, and succeeding in 
any soil or location. The whole plant 
is aromatic. The bloom is produced 
throughout July and August. Each 
20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 
for §1.60. 
Oenothera 
Platycodon 
Oenothera, Evening Primrose 
The Evening Primroses are among the most interesting 
plants for the garden. They are especially fine in a 
sunny location where their brilliant yellows glisten in 
the sun light with a brilliancy of gold. 
6456 MISSOUBIENSIS. R. G. A delightful variety 
of dwarf habit producing rich yellow flowers often 3 to 
4 inches across from early June to August. 8 to 10 
inches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15; 12 
for $2.00. 
Penstemon See Color Page 70 
Hardy Pinks, Dianthus Plumarius 
A great deal of the charm of the old fashioned gardens of our grand¬ 
mothers day was due to the Hardy Sweet or Spice Pinks that were then 
so popular and held a prominent place. The pinks we offer are improved 
varieties of this same delightful species. 
Oriental Poppy 
Hardy Primrose, Perfection 
Oriental Poppy 
Papaver Orientale. These are the royal representatives 
of this popular genus, growing about 3 feet high and far 
surpassing in magnificence of bloom all the other types. 
For a display of brilliant coloring nothing equals them during their 
time of flowering, May and June, whether planted singly or in masses. 
Almost any kind of soil suits them. 
6458 ORIENTAL SCARLET. Large cup shaped blooms of 
brightest crimson-scarlet with large purplish-black blotch at base of 
petals 
6 468 OBIENTAL MBS. PEBBY. A very fine variety of orange- 
apricot. 
6467 SET OF TWO OBIENTAL POPPIES FOB 45c. 
Prices on Oriental Poppies. Each 25c; 3 for 6»c; 6 for 
$1.15; 12 for $2.00. 
6465 Platycodon, Chinese Bellflower 
Balloon Flower. A splendid hardy perennial, having tuberous roots 
and forming bushes 2 feet high, with profusion of pretty five petaled 
bell-shaped, star-like flowers, 1 Yi to 2 inches across. The flower buds 
before opening resemble small balloons. A very desirable plant for 
every garden. The color varies from dark blue to white. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.60. 
6466 Plumbago Larpentae R. G. 
One of the most desirable border a,nd rock plants, and a very persis¬ 
tent bloomer from July until freezing weather. It grows 6 to 8 inches 
high and of very spreading habit. During blooming season it is fairly 
covered with lovely dark blue flowers. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
§1.15; 12 for $2.00. 
6111 PRINCE BISMARK. R. G. A lovely new Dianthus producing its bloom in 
good sized clusters on upright stems eight to ten inches tall. The flowers are a beauti¬ 
ful bright rosy pink. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.00* 
6110 IPSWICH CRIMSON. A beautiful new variety of deep crimson with sweet- 
scented flowers. 6 to 8 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Hardy Primrose, Primula Elatior 
While the Primulas are among the most beautiful and interesting of all early bloom¬ 
ing plants for the border and rock garden they are still little known and appreciated 
in American gardens. Give them partial shade and a moist but well drained soil. 
6116 MARGARET MARTIN. R. G. A new introduction by our perennial grower 
who has thought so well of this variety that he named it for his little daughter. It is a 
beautiful flower of rich mahogany crimson, very sweetly scented and a continuous 
bloomer. 6 to 8 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2. OO. 
6119 BRISTOL JEWELL. R . G. An extremely fine variety of the sweet scented 
Grass Pinks, with lovely semi-double, very fragrant crimson flowers, distinctly 
centered with white eye. Flowers are freely produced from early June until frost. 8 
inches. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2.00. 
6120 Set of 1 Hardy Garden Pinks Only 90c. 
6567 MUNSTEAD RED. R • G. Rich mahogany-red flowers often gold laced 
and borne in clustered heads. 
6568 MUNSTEAD YELLOW. R. G. Beautiful large flowered yellow shading 
darker. Very good bloomer. 
6470 POLYANTHUS PERFECTION. R. G. The pretty flowers of yellow, crim¬ 
son, red and brown are borne in clusters 8 to 10 inches above the fine foliage. In a 
sunny spot they are among the first to bloom in spring. 
Price any of above Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for $1.15; 12 for $2. OO. 
6582 Set of 3 above Primulas Only 60c. 
6460 Pachysandra Terminalis 
Japanese Spurge. Low trailing plants growing 6 to 8 inches high 
ana forming dense mats of practically evergreen foliage. A very 
desirable ground cover. Pachysandra thrives under trees, under 
shrubs, even in the densest shade it produces an abundance of its 
bright glossy green foliage. Strong 2 year field grown plants. 
Each 20c; 6 for 99c; 12 for $1 60; 50 for $5.00; 
lOO for $8.00; lOOO for $60.00. 
Penstemon, Beards-Tongue 
Beautiful border plants with bright attractive foliage and brilliant 
showy blooms. Very hardy and free-blooming adding much color 
to the perennial border planting during mid-summer. The tall 
slender spikes bear many trumpet shaped blooms with hairy- 
throat, hence the name. See Color Plate, Page 51. 
6454 SHELL PINK. Flowers of a delicate shell pink on tall 
graceful spikes. Very beautiful and bright colored. 30 inches. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.60. 
Physostegia, Dragon Head 
One of the most beautiful of our midsummer hardy perennials, 
producing its spikes of colorful bloom in July and almost contin¬ 
uously until frost. 
6464 VIRGINICA VIVID. R. G. A dwarf compact type pro¬ 
ducing flowers of deep pink. Free blooming, continuing until frost. 
A fine rock garden plant. 18 inches. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 
90c: 12 for $1.60. 
6469 Pyrethrum, Painted Daisy 
See Color Plate Page 70. 
Of low compact growth with feathery fernlike foliage of 
bright green. During June and July they bear multi¬ 
tudes of long stemmed daisy-like flowers in shades of 
pink, rose and white. Excellent subjects for the hardy 
border or for bedding. 15 to 18 inches. This is the plant 
from which many Insecticides derive their most im¬ 
portant ingredient. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 
90c; 12 for $1.60. 
Pachysandra Terminalis 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
