Sweet Scented Violets bloom in 
SALVIA AZUREA CRANDIFLORA 
Bright belladonna blue 
SALVIA 
AZUREA CRANDIFLORA. A Rocky Mountain na¬ 
tive with tall spikes of bright belladonna blue 
flowers thickly set on the stem. Produces a 
profusion of clear color in the border during 
August. 4 feet. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 
10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
PITCHERI. Similar in habit to the above except 
that the color of the flower is a rich gentian 
blue and it comes into bloom about two 
weeks later. A fine rugged variety that gives 
a vivid splash of color to the border when good 
blues are scarce. Recommended. 
SEMPERVIVUM 
(Hen and Chickens) 
*BLANDUM. A delightful variety Which is colored 
a pleasing bronze green. Forms solid clusters 
of small “chicks” that by Fall take on a tar¬ 
nished copper color. 
*DOELLIANUM. Small rosettes of light green faint¬ 
ly tipped with reddish brown. A fine variety 
for a rock crevise where it colonizes very 
freely. 
*CLOBIFERUM. Hairy, globe-shaped rosettes of 
gray green that darken in the Autumn to a 
dull bronze. Makes a compact cluster that fits 
in nicely among the rocks at the base of the 
rockery. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, 
per 25 $2.50. 
*=FAUCONETTE. A very regular and finely formed 
rosette of dull bronze green tipped with cop¬ 
per. A slight webbing in the center gives it 
a distinct appearance. 
•'TECTORUM. The popular old favorite with a broad 
rosette of bright green in the Spring changing 
to a dull copper green. The little “chicks” 
cluster, collar-like, around the large rosette. 
Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
♦TRISTE. A medium sized variety very symmetri¬ 
cal in habit. In the Spring it is a deep green 
strongly tinted with bronze. By early Fall it 
has changed color until it is a rich maroon 
bronze. True stock. Each 30c, per three 75c. 
*VIOLACEUM. A comparatively rare variety of fine 
form. Fairly large rosettes of dull green with 
overcast shades of purple and copper. The 
small “chicks” completely encircle the plant, 
and it makes a fine cluster in the rockery. 
Each 30c, per three 75c. 
SEDUM 
Effective little dwarfs for color contrasts in the 
rockery. They will thrive in the dry, sunny spot 
of the rock garden, and by trailing around and 
among the rocks give an established appearance. 
All are easy to grow and demand little or no at¬ 
tention. Each 20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50 (unless noted otherwise). 
*ACRE (Golden Moss). Compact, growing in solid 
clumps. Covered in the summer with bright 
yellow flowers. 
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*ACRE MINOR. A neat, compact minature forming 
tidy little tufts of bright deep green. Chrome 
yellow flowers appear just above the foliage 
in June. Each 25c, per three 60c, per 10 $1.50. 
*ALBUM. A native of northern Asia with thick 
linear leaves in stocky clumps. White flowers 
with tiny red center. 
*ARBOREA. One of the finest and most un¬ 
usual. The true stock very rare. Minia¬ 
ture tufts of blue gray strongly re¬ 
sembling a tiny Koster Blue Spruce. At¬ 
tractive at all seasons, and neat in 
habit. 6 inches. Each 25c, per three 
60c, per 10 $1.50. 
ELLENCOMBIANUM. Forms flat rosettes of a rich 
shade of dark green having a slightly var¬ 
nished appearance. In June it is a mass of 
bright yellow flowers. 
*EWERSI. An unusual native of the Himalayas. 
Stocky rosettes of gray green leaves. Neat 
and orderly. Dense clusters of pink flowers on 
4 inch stems. 
^GRACILIS. Forms a dense carpet of dark green. 
Uniform in growth and valuable as an edging 
variety. 
*GLAUCUM. A handsome creeper that forms a mat 
of light gray green, turning to a deep shade 
with a blue cast in the Autumn. A grand item 
for contrast in the rock garden. 
*IBERICUM. A delightful trailer with large crimson 
flowers in July. Dwarf neat foliage that turns 
to a fiery red in the Autumn. Very showy. 
*KAMTSCHATICUM. Compact growing, glossy dark 
green leaves. The uniform plants are covered 
with orange yellow flowers on 6 inch stems. 
Makes a fine cover plant. 
*LYDIUM. Forms odd little tufts of clear bright 
green which turn to a coppery crimson later 
in the season. In rock walk or wall it is very 
pleasing. 
MIDDENDORFFIANUM. A choice compact variety 
with little tufts of slender green foliage that 
turns to a rich reddish brown in the Autumn. 
Golden yellow flowers on eight inch stems. 
*REFLEXUM MINOR. A dwarf with leaves of blue 
green that are tipped with bronze. A tidy 
grower and is valuable among the rocks. 
*RUPESTRE. Minature globes of blue gray in com¬ 
pact clusters. A distinctive variety for the 
rockery. 
*SIEBOLDI. One of the most charming of all. 
Apple green leaves are delicately edged with 
light crimson. Forms minature tufts with 
bright pink flowers. Each 25c, per three 60c, 
per 10 $1.50. 
SPECIAL SEDUM COLLECTION. Three plants each 
of eight varieties, our choice, making an ex¬ 
cellent selection for the rockery. 24 Sedums 
for $2.50 ($4.00. value). These are clumps 
and sent via Express only. 
(Erect Varieties) 
SPECTABILE. A beautiful, erect-growing species 
with broad, thick light green leaves and im¬ 
mense flat heads of soft rose colored flowers. 
It is recommended for beds where it displays 
a mass of color in the late summer. Each 20c, 
per three 50c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
SPECTABILE “BRILLIANT.” Identical with the 
above except that the flower heads are a 
rich crimson. Little rays stand out on the flat 
flower giving it the appearance of being tipped 
with light pink. A grand bedding variety 
SCABIOSA 
CAUCASICA (Pin Cushion Flower). One of the 
prettiest for the border in the entire list. The 
large flowers have serrated petals, and showy 
tufts in the center. Colors range from deep 
to mauve lavender. The slender, graceful 
stems make this a fine cutter. Starts to bloom 
in June and lasts well into the summer. 
ISAAC HOUSE’S NEW HYBRIDS. A striking new 
strain of extra large flowers of perfect form. 
The giant flowers are richly shaded with 
amethyst blue and tones of clear lavender. 
Rugged in habit and a free bloomer. Each 30c, 
per three 75c, per 10 $2.00. 
JAPONICA. Small lavender blossoms from July 
until September. It is a mass of color in the 
border. Forms a semi-bushy plant about 2 
feet high. A biennial, but valuable because 
of its profuse blooming habit. Each 20c, per 
three 50c, per 10 $1.20. 
spring and fall 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 
One of the prettiest 
SPIREA 
FILIPENDULA. An unusual item for the border 
where the delicate fern-like foliage and the 
bright fluffy tufts of cream white flowers 
make a fine showing. The ornamental leaves 
grow close to the ground and are deep green. 
The plumy flowers are on 18 inch stems in 
June and July. 
STACHYS 
LANATA (Rabbit’s Ear). A splendid edging plant 
for situations requiring strong foliage con¬ 
trasts. The dense growing plant is a sheen 
of silvery white, the leaves having the sub¬ 
stance and woolly surface of felt. Small spikes 
of light purple flowers make a pleasing show 
in July and August. 
STATICE 
LATIFOLIA (Sea Lavender). A valuable plant for 
the border, where the profusion of minute 
flowers give a misty lavender appearance in 
mid-summer. It is fine for cutting, and the 
flowers will last in perfect condition when 
dried. Narrow, leathery leaves grow in clumps 
close to the ground. 21/2 feet. 
STOKESIA 
CYANEA (Stoke’s Aster) Large, ragged, Aster¬ 
shaped flowers of rich blue faintly tinged 
with lavender on two foot stems. It blooms 
freely from July well into the Fall. It is recom¬ 
mended for the border where it gives a lavish 
touch of color. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
JOHNSON’S CIANTS. A selected strain showing a 
wide assortment of bright and cheerful colors. 
Greatly improved as to size and form. Each 
20c, per three 50c, per 10 $1.25, per 25 
$2.50. 
TEUCRIUM 
*CH AMAEDRYS. A pretty dwarf evergreen plant 
with deep green, varnished leaves. It is highly 
recommended as an edging plant to use where 
boxwood is not hardy. Pretty rose colored 
flowers on short spikes in the late summer. 
Can be trimmed and is very neat. 
THERMOPSIS 
CAROLINIANA. A stately variety for the border, 
blooming in June with full Lupine-like spikes 
of bright yellow on five foot stems. A rugged 
and satisfactory grower. 
TIARELLA 
-CORDIFOLIA (Foam Flower). A charming little 
native about 4 inches tall with short spikes 
of foamy, star-like white flowers in May. Low 
growing broad leaves of bronze brown. A 
suitable plant for a shady spot in the rockery. 
TUNICA 
*SAXIFRAGA. A pretty dwarf with fine, grass-like 
foliage. Throughout the early summer it is 
covered with misty pink flowers. Close grow¬ 
ing habit which makes it especially suitable 
for the rock garden. 
