PHALARIS arundinacea variegata (Ribbon Grass). The leaves of this lovely 
plant, which grows 18 inches high, are striped longitudinally with white which 
contrasts sharply with the green in the foliage. A most attractive foliage plant. 
3 for 75c; $2.25 per doz. 
PHYSOSTEGIA virginica, Vivid (False Dragonhead). This is a semi-dwarf 
form growing 2 feet tall and blooming throughout July and September. It is one 
of the easiest of all perennials to grow. The flowers are a lovely bright violet' 
pink which last a long time in water when cut. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
PLUMBAGO larpentae. Lovely low growing plants with small leathery heart' 
shaped leaves, bronzy green in color. The plant is spreading in habit and grows 
6 to 8 inches and is covered with deep blue flowers during the late summer and 
fall. Marvelous for edging and indispensable for rock gardens. 3 for 75c; $2.50 
per doz. 
POLEMONIUM caeruleum (Jacob's Ladder). Takes its common name from the 
manner in which the leaflets are arranged. The flowers are belbshaped, blue 
or white and about an inch across. 1 to 3 feet. May and June. 3 for 85c; 
$2.50 per doz. 
P. reptans. A dwarf bushy plant with fine foliage and graceful habit which never 
becomes shabby. Lovely blue flowers borne on stems 6 inches long in the early 
spring. For the border or for the rock garden. Plants will stand almost full 
shade. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
RUDBECKIA purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Very large purple flowers 
of a most attractive color with a large brown cone'shaped center. Blooms from 
July to October and grows 3 feet high. One of the most distinguished and 
effective plants possible for the hardy border. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
Statice Latifolia 
Salvia nemorosa (Violet Sage). The plant is a dwarf rosette of 
foliage from which arise during July and August splendid 
spikes of lovely violet flowers. Unlike the Scarlet Sage, this 
plant is hardy and perennial. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
S. pratensis. Lilac'blue flowers 2 feet high from June to Sep¬ 
tember. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
SAPONARIA ocymoides splendens (Soapwort). Handsome, 
small-leaved border and rockery plant; will thrive in soil too 
poor for best development of flowering plants. Flowers rosy 
pink. May and June. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
SAXIFRAGA cordifolia (Heart-Leaved Saxifraga). Bright pink 
clusters of flowers in very early spring, followed by broad, 
shining, dark green leaves. Sun or semi-shade, moisture. 
March and April. 1 to 2 feet. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
S. ligulata (Leichtlin's Saxifraga). A similar form with dark 
pink flowers and crimson leaves. Half shade, moisture. April 
and May. 12 to 18 inches. 3 for 90c; $3.00 per doz. 
SCABIOSA caucasica (Mourning Bride). Soft lavender-blue 
flowers, excel'ent for cutting, are borne from June to Septem¬ 
ber. 2 to 3 feet. 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz. 
S. columbaria. Newest of the Scabiosas which bears very large, 
lovely pink flowers. 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz 
Thalictrutn Adiantifolium 
S. japonica (Japanese Scabiosa). Lavender-blue flowers; very 
free flowering from June to September; fine for cut flowers; 
lovely. 3 for $1.00; $3.00 per doz. 
SILENE Schafta (Catchfly). Low-growing plant with rose-pink 
flowers in clusters. Useful for edging and rock garden. June 
to September. 3 for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
SPIREA ulmaria fl. pi. (Meadowsweet). Double white flowers in 
large, thick clusters are produced in June and July. 3 feet. 3 
for 60c; $2.00 per doz. 
STACHYS lanata (Woundwort). Foliage woolly, white or very 
light green. The flowers are quite small, light purple, and car¬ 
ried in clusters of thirty or more. 1 to 2 feet. 3 for 75c; 
$2.25 per doz. 
STATICE latifolia (Limonium latifolium). (Broad-leaved Sea 
Lavender). The famous Baby’s Breath is the most popular 
plant in the world for embellishing bouquets and is used 
literally by the millions. Splendid as the Baby’s Breath is for 
this purpose, the Sea Lavender is even better. If the amateur 
gardeners knew what we professionals know, the nurseries of 
America could not supply the demand for this great plant. 
Its lacy, delicate, lovely lavender-blue flowers are incomparably 
the finest bouquet embellishment in existence; besides the 
plants are indescribably lovely in the garden. 3 for 65c; $2.25 
per doz. 
STOKESIA Iaevis (Stokes’ Aster). A most charming and beautiful native hardy 
plant. The plant grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely from early in 
Ju'y until late in October, its handsome lavender-blue, centaurea-like blossoms 
which measure from 4 to 5 inches across. It is of the easiest culture, succeed¬ 
ing in any open sunny position, and not only is it desirable as a single plant 
in the hardy border, but it can also be used with fine effect in masses or beds 
of any size. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
S. Iaevis alba. Pure white variety of above. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
THALICTRUM adiantifolium (Meadow Rue). A lovely plant with graceful, 
finely divided foliage which resembles the foliage of the Ma’denhair fern. In 
June it sends up 2-foot spikes of feathery, miniature white flowers. It may be 
grown in the perennial border or bed or planted in front of shrubbery, and 
makes the most delightful bouquets either alone or in combination with other 
flowers. 3 for 75c; $2.50 per doz. 
T. aquilegifolium. The foliage of this graceful beautiful variety resembles that 
of the Columbine. The flower spikes are from 2 to 3 feet tall and the feathery 
flowers are lovely rosy purple, blooming in June and July. 3 for 75c; $2.50 
per doz. 
THYMUS lanuginosus (Woolly-Leaved Thyme). An almost prostrate creeping 
perennial with fragrant foliage. Specially suitable for growing in dry, hot spots 
such as sunny banks, rock gardens or between the crevices of rocks where it 
will spread and make a mat. Foliage is woolly green and the flowers in June 
and July are bright shining pink. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
T. coccineus (Crimson Thyme). The foliage of this variety is smaller with a 
reddish cast and in June and July the plant becomes completely covered with 
brilliant scarlet flowers. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. 
VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope). Showy heads of flowers during June and 
July with strong heliotrope odor. |TIf wanted by parcel post," 
V. White. 3 for 65c; $2.25 per doz. (<-)*■ add 13c for each 3 plants; 
V. Red. 3 for 56c; $2.25 per doz. If 27c for a dozen. 
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