Plumbago Larpentae is a mass of cobalt-blue in the Fall 
PHLOX 
•AMOENA. A low species, about six inches high, 
covered in the Spring with a mass of bright 
pink flowers. It is recommended for the alpine 
garden, and shows to fine advantage in the 
low border. 
♦DIVARICATA CANADENSIS (Wild Sweet Wil¬ 
liam). Our native Phlox that brightens the 
Spring woods. Large, fragrant lavender blos¬ 
soms on wiry, six inch stems. It is splendid 
for the partial shade, and a colony of them 
along the woods makes an impressive picture. 
Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
•OVATA (Carolina Mountain Phlox). Mats of oval 
shaped, leathery green leaves from which 
arise short stems bearing large flowers of 
bright rose pink from May well into the sum¬ 
mer. A fine alpine for the partial shade in the 
rockery. 6 inches. 
(‘SUBULATA ALBA. A dainty creeping variety that 
is a mass of small white flowers in the Spring. 
An orderly and neat growing species. 6 inches. 
*SUBULATA ROSEA. A shower of bright rose flow¬ 
ers covering compact, creeping foliage. Very 
showy in the rockery, and makes an excellent 
edging plant. 6 inches. 
*SUBULATA “BLUE HILLS.” This recently intro¬ 
duced novelty is a lovely shade of bright 
lavender blue. An improved variety being 
darker and clearer blue. A very profuse bloom¬ 
er in the Spring. Recommended. 
*SUBULATA “ATROPURPUREA.” Probably 
the most popular novelty introduced last 
season. A rich deep wine red, it is a vivid 
carpet of color in May and June. The 
foliage is dark, bright green, orderly and 
neat in habit. Highly recommended. 
^SUBULATA “VIVID.” A striking and choice item 
for the rockery. Uniform in habit, making 
compact, tidy clumps which are covered with 
glowing pink flowers in the Spring. 
HARDY PERENNIAL PHLOX 
The hardy, decussata type Phlox, because of the 
splendid selection of marvelous colors, is rapidly 
taking a leading position in the American garden. 
Its ability to succeed in most any spot is one of 
its leading qualities. The tall flower heads lend 
distinction and color to the border during the 
summer. 
AFRICA. A dazzling new deep scarlet. Will not 
fade as some reds do. A strong, stocky variety. 
BEACON. Nicely formed flower heads of brilliant 
cherry red. 
B. COMPTF. Large fowers of rich Burgundy red. 
BETTY LOU. A bright scarlet with a strong over¬ 
cast of orange. One of the prettiest. 
ENCHANTRESS. A new variety that is very popular 
because of its mottled bright pink coloring. 
FUERBRAND. A brilliant shade of glowing scarlet. 
Extra large flower heads. 
CRAF ZEPPELIN. Large trusses of snow white 
flowers brightly marked with a crimson circle. 
JULES SANDEAU. An outstanding variety with 
large flowers of watermelon-pink. 
MISS LINCARD. Longest spike of all. Waxy-white 
flowers tinged with lavender. One of the first 
to bloom. 
RHEINLANDER. A vivid shade of salmon pink. 
THOR. A beautiful shade of deep pink. Free 
bloomer. 
VON LASSBURC. Large attractive heads of pearl 
white flowers. 
WIDAR. A perfect formed head of deep lavender 
purple with a distinct white eye. 
One of each Named Variety $2.25 
POLYGONUM 
AUBERTI (Silver Lace Vine). A handsome, rapid¬ 
growing vine ideal for covering a trellis. In 
the late summer it is a lovely sight with its 
myriad of misty white flowers. Strong plants. 
Each 40c, per three $1.00, per 10 $3.00. 
POLEMONIUM 
COERULEUM (Jacob's Ladder). Small blue flowers 
with a golden center are prettily spaced on 
full spikes 18 inches high. It is a fine border 
variety and is full of color during May and 
June. 
PLUMBAGO 
"LARPENTAE. One of the finest dwarf, spreading 
plants for the low border or rockery. It is also 
widely used as an edging plant. Tiny red- 
edged leaves of apple green are a rich setting 
for the small clusters of cobalt-blue flowers 
that appear, just above the foliage, in August. 
It is a continuous mass of bright blue until 
frost. 6 inches. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 
10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
PENTSTEMON 
HYBRIDUM “SHELL PINK” (Huntington). This is 
one of our originations and it has been 
warmly received by all garden lovers who have 
seen it or grown it. Two foot spikes of dainty 
snapdragon-like flowers of the clearest shade 
of shell pink. Stephen Hamblin says "a par¬ 
ticular gem—its color is all that can be 
claimed for it.” Comes into bloom in June and 
lasts well into the summer. The foliage is 
glossy green. 
HYBRIDUM “CORAL CEM” (Huntington). Louise 
Beebe Wilder pays a nice tribute to this and 
P. “Shell Pink.”—“Less well known are the 
two exquisite forms of barbatus introduced by 
Mr. Ralph E. Huntington. These are coral 
pink and shell pink respectively, such lovely 
things!” We appreciate this recognition. A 
sturdy grower with full spikes two foot high. 
Grand for the border and for cutting. 
TORREYI. Tall spikes of bright scarlet flowers from 
June until August. Effective in the border be¬ 
cause of its dazzling color. 3 feet. 
PYRETHRUM 
(Painted Daisies) 
HUNTINGTON’S SINCLES. We have made progress 
in developing and improving a fine strain of 
choice singles. By careful selection we have 
increased the Hze of the flowers, added to 
the blended mixture of rose, shell pink, coral, 
and red shades, and have a collection that 
compares most favorably with the finest 
grown. During June and July they are at their 
best. 2 feet. 
HUNTINGTON’S SELECTED DOUBLES. After years 
of careful selection of the best, we have one 
of the finest collections of double Painted 
Daisies in the country. Crown entirely from 
divisions assuring 100% stock. The colors 
range from a ruby red to a vivid rose and 
delicate pink. Many are frilled with tufted 
centers, and others are compact, tightly 
modeled. Their beauty and distinctiveness 
prompts us to highly recommend them. Each 
30c, per three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
RUDBECKIA PURPUREA 
Odd and rather showy 
PRIMULA 
*CASHMERIANA. One of the finest Primulas for 
the alpine garden. Large globular heads of 
bright lavender on 10 inch stems. It is one 
of the first to bloom in the Spring, a dainty 
pastel tone in April. The light green, broad 
leaves are close growing. Place it in a moist 
but well drained situation in the rockery. Each 
30c, per three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
^AURICULA MONARCH MIXED. An alpine 
treasure with rosettes of thick light 
gray green leaves. Pretty heads stand 
erect on 6 inch stems. The pleasingly 
fragrant flowers are various shades of 
velvety crimson, lilac and yellow, 
mauve and rose and other combina¬ 
tions. Blooms in May. Each 35c, per 
three 90c. 
JAPONICA MIXED. These beautiful primroses pre¬ 
fer a partially shaded situation. The flower 
stems bear whorls of flowers in shades of 
crimson, rose, blush pink, and white. The 
compact foliage has a lush appearance. 
Blooms in June. Each 30c, per three 75c. 
*VERIS “MUNSTEAD CIANTS.” A grand strain of 
selected shades of bright orange, yellow, and 
cream saffron. Many of them have distinct 
apricot shadings. Extra large flowers clustered 
on top of waving stems 6 inches high. In May 
and June it is a bright mass of color. 
*VERIS MIXED. The old polyanthus of Grand¬ 
mother’s garden with, of course, improve¬ 
ments as to size and range of color. A desira¬ 
ble item for the low border or rockery. Rich 
shades from bright red to golden yellow. 
Blooms in May. 6 inches. 
PULMONARIA 
"ANCUSTIFOLIA AZUREA. A rare beauty for the 
alpine garden. In late April it is a mass of 
vivid blue. The leaves are a dark shade of 
green, and are quite effective throughout the 
summer. Similar to Mertensia, but the flow¬ 
ers do not fade, and more valuable for rock 
work. 8 inches. Each 35c, per three 80c. 
RUDBECKIA 
PURPUREA (Purple Coneflower). Large, drooping 
petals colored reddish purple, with a remarka¬ 
ble large cone-shaped center of brown thickly 
set with golden tints in spiral lines. Excellent 
for bedding, and equally fine for grouping in 
masses of shrubbery. July to frost. 2 feet. 
NEWMANNI. Plentifully supplied with large 
single flowers of orange-yellow, with a promi¬ 
nent brown cone. Brilliant color effects may 
be produced with this dependable variety that 
is easily grown. Blooms from late July until 
frost. 18 inches. 
SIDALCEA 
ROSY QUEEN. A graceful item for the border grow¬ 
ing about three feet high with clusters of 
bright pink flowers well arranged along the 
slender stem. Very colorful in June and July. 
SAPONARIA 
*OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. A very pretty dwarf 
creeper which is ideally suited for trailing over 
rocks in the alpine garden. A cloud of dainty 
pink flowers in June. Attractive deep green 
foliage. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
SAXIFRAGA 
*CORDIFOLIA. Broad, leathery leaves of a dull 
shade of copper green form rosettes close to 
the ground. In early April rose colored, ball¬ 
shaped flowers stand out on thick short 6 inch 
stems. A dignified beauty for the alpine gar¬ 
den. Each 30c, per three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
SHASTA DAISY 
ALASKA SELECTED. One of the most dependable 
items for a fine border planting. Extra large 
snow white flowers on erect stems standing in 
a majestic manner above the compact dark 
green leaves. Blooms in the early summer and 
makes a fine cut flower. 3 feet. 
*ARCTICUM (The Arctic Daisy). One of the best 
Fall flowering dwarf perennials. Low, rosette¬ 
like clumps of varnished green leaves. A veri¬ 
table sheet of white during September and 
October. Useful in the rockery, and makes a 
delightful edging plant for the border. 10 
inches. 
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