Rlitherford, M J. 
Hardy Herbaceous Plants 
Lychnis Viscaria splendens fl.-pl. 
KIRENGESHOMA palmata. A rare and unusual 
Japanese plant, hardy but seldom seen in Ameri¬ 
can gardens. Thick, glossy leaves with yellow, 
bell-shaped flowers in late summer. 3 to 4 ft. 
75 cts. each, $2 for 3, $6 for 10. 
LYCHNIS Viscaria splendens fl.-pl. A decided im- 
® provement over the old single variety. The color, 
a beautiful rose-pink, is much better, and the 
double flowers make it a most desirable border 
or rock-plant. 1 to l}-9 ft. May, June. 35 cts. 
each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
LYCORIS squamigera (Amaryllis Halli ). This 
beautiful Amaryllis deserves to be better known. 
The foliage disappears in June and is followed by 
robust stems each of which is surmounted by 5 
to 7 large, lily-like, silvery lilac-pink flowers in 
August and early September. It is perfectly 
hardy and will do well in any well-drained soil. 
$1 each, $2.75 for 3, $8 for 10. 
NEPETA Mussini, Six Hills Giant. A very much 
©improved variety of N. Mussini, which is used 
so much for rockeries and edgings. A stronger 
grower, with flowers of a deeper mauve, contrast¬ 
ing well with soft gray-green aromatic foliage and 
constantly in flower from April into summer. 
50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
PAPAVER orientale. Oriental Poppy. The Oriental 
Poppy has become one of our most popular plants, 
giving a glorious display with its huge, graceful 
flowers in May and June. These new varieties 
are desirable acquisitions. Pot-grown for spring 
planting. 
Mrs. G. Pott. Rosy red, no trace of salmon. Splen¬ 
did grower. 75 cts. each, $2 for 3, $6 for 10. 
Ridgewood Beauty. Large flowers of lovely pink. 
Free flowering and strong. 75 cts. each, $2 for 3, 
$6 for 10. 
Papaver orientale, continued 
Sturmfackel. A unique dwarf variety not exceeding 
\ l /2 feet in height, with brilliant scarlet flowers, 
blotched black at the base of the petais. Good 
grower. Neat foliage. One of the finest recent 
introductions. Admired by all who have seen it. 
75 cts. each, $2 for 3, $6 for 10. 
PHLOX, Daily Sketch. Undoubtedly the finest and 
largest flowered Phlox introduced in recent years. 
Huge trusses, the individual flowers being soft 
pink with a deeper eye. Nothing quite like it. 
Admired by all who have seen it. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
P. divaricata alba. This white variety is very rare. 
® Flowering in April through May, with large white 
flowers on 10-inch stems, it makes a fine com¬ 
panion for that lovely spring flower, our native 
blue Phlox. Stock limited. 50 cts. each, $1.35 
for 3, $4 for 10. 
PRIMULA veris, Hose-in-Hose. A most unusual 
® variety. Each individual flower has another inside 
it, giving a unique effect to this already popular 
type. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
P. veris, Red Shades. A selected strain, with large, 
® rich crimson flowers having yellow eyes. Very 
striking, contrasting well with the popular yellow 
varieties. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
PULMONARIA angustifolia azurea. The Pulmon- 
© arias are among the first plants to flower in spring, 
have a charm all their own, and in this variety 
we have probably the finest. Attractive dark 
green leaves and lovely heads of deep gentian- 
blue, funnel-shaped flowers. One of the finest 
blues to be found. 1 ft. April, May. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
P. saccharata, Mrs. Moon. Leaves of a paler green, 
® spotted with white. Flowers rosy pink. 1 ft. 
April, May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
SALVIA nemorosa. Considered by competent judges 
to be one of the best 12 perennials. We feel that 
this plant will become extremely popular when 
better known. Spikes of lovely violet-blue flowers 
are borne above attractive foliage, and, if properly 
cut, may be kept in bloom all summer. 3 ft. 
30 cts. each, 85 cts. for 3, $2.30 for 10. 
TUNICA saxifraga alba fl.-pl. We have discovered 
® this double white variety of this lovely rock- 
plant. The flowers are carried in clouds above 
mats of grass-like foliage. Stock limited. 50 cts. 
each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
VERONICA. Speedwell. These Veronicas are most 
graceful and beautiful plants for rock-gardens. 
They grow very easily, producing flowers in great 
profusion, and are therefore most effective for 
color in the rockery. 
V. Lyalli. (Rare.) Attractive, small, smooth 
® roundish leaves; spreading habit. White flowers 
tinged with pink, borne on willowy branches. 
5 to 6 in. July. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
V. orchidacea. (Rare.) Produces a profusion ol 
clear blue flowers. Very handsome. 2 to 3 ft. 
July, Aug. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
V. spicata rubra. A red variety with large spikes 
® resembling an erica when in flower. Excellent 
rock-plant. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
VIOLET, Double Russian. A hardy variety with 
® double, sweet-scented, dark blue flowers. Will do 
well in shade. 30 cts. each, 85 cts. for 3, $2.30 
for 10. 
All plants marked ® are suitable for rock-gardening but can also be used in the border 
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