F. LAGOMARSINO & SONS, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 
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PERENNIAL PHLOX . P. Decussata 
Hardy herbaceous perennial, the individual flowers 
are similar to the annual variety, but are borne in 
clusters of 30 to 40 flowers in a tall, stiff stem. Height 
2 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
PLATYCODON . Balloon Flower, or 
Japanese Bellflower 
Very handsome plants for the perennial border or for 
planting among shrubbery. Produces very showy 
flowers which in the bud have the appearance of in¬ 
flated balloons. Easily grown from seed. 
GRANDIFLORA BLUE —Large, steel-blue flowers; 2 
feet. Pkt. 10c; l /\. oz. 40c. 
PORTULACA . Moss Rose, Sun Plant 
One of the showiest annual plants, of easy culture, 
thriving best in an exposed, sunny situation. Of creep¬ 
ing habit, 6 to 8 inches high and bears glossy, cup¬ 
shaped flowers of brilliant colors in great profusion. 
Fine for bedding, edging, etc. 
SINGLE MIXED— All colors. Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 25c. 
DOUBLE MIXED— A large percentage of the flowers 
will come perfectly double. Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 75c. 
PRIMULA . Primrose 
This great class of plants includes varieties and types 
that are popular favorites of many fields. For bed¬ 
ding work, cut flowers and pot plants Primulas are 
ever beautiful. 
MALACOIDES (Baby Primrose) — The flowers are 
small and dainty and are produced in great profusion 
in whorls on tall graceful spikes. Plants grow from 
8 to 18 inches tall, being very popular bedding sub¬ 
jects. 
Rosy Lilac —Delicate shade of lavender tinged rose. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Salmon Rose —A much brighter shade of rose with 
strong salmon tint. Pkt. 20c. 
True Rose —New and especially attractive with its 
rich carmine pink. The newest and most promising 
true rose color of the Baby Primroses. Pkt. 30c. 
VULGARIS (English Primrose)— This hardy peren¬ 
nial is very showy, having large canary-yellow fra¬ 
grant blossoms set deep among a Avealth of rich green 
foliage. Pkt. 15c. 
AURICULA (Primrose of the Alps) —Blooms early in 
spring in colors of yellow, brown and red. 6 inches 
tall. Pkt. 15c. 
OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA MIXED — These flow¬ 
ers are of giant size and are found in delicate shades 
of lavender-pink, salmon-pink, white, crimson, and a 
fiery glowing red. They make splendid pot plants 
blooming continuously if not allowed to form seed 
pods. Pkt. 25c. 
VERIS (Cowslip) — This splendid primrose bears 
“bunches” of richly colored flowers on 6-8 inch stems. 
The shiny deep green leaves furnish a contrasting 
background for the mass of color and Avealth and 
quality of their very large flowers. These are indeed 
outstanding perennials in this splendid class. 
Aurea— Golden yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
Lutea —Sulphur yellow. Pkt. 25c. 
Gold Based—Pkt. 25c. 
Coerulea—Pkt. 25c. 
Red—Pkt. 25c. 
Polyanthus Mixed —Choice large flowers in a wonder- 
ful color array. Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 60c. 
PENTSTEMON . Beard Tongue 
A hardy perennial but will produce freely spikes of 
brightly colored and spotted tubular flowers the first 
year if seed is sown early. They are splendid for gar¬ 
den display, growing 2 feet high, and also furnish in¬ 
valuable cut flowers. 
Carmine Shades. Rose Shades. 
Red Shades. Violet Shades. 
Gloxinoides Mixed (Sensation Improved)—Pkt. 15c. 
Blue Gem —Flowers are very bright blue, particularly 
desirable for rockeries, growing iy 2 ft. high. Pkt. 15c. 
Pentstemon, Giant Gloxinoides Mixed 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI 
Among the most brilliant and easily grown annuals. 
They bloom over a long period and come in a wonder¬ 
ful range of colors. Will grow in any kind of soil if 
given a sunny position, but prefer a rich, light loam. 
Height 6 to 12 inches. 
GIGANTEA —ART SHADES — Winner of AAvard of 
Merit in the All-America Selections 1935. Seed re¬ 
leased 1936. A new giant flowered strain with indi¬ 
vidual florets from 1 X A to 1 y 2 inches across, and in a 
Avonderful range of color in soft art shades with con¬ 
trasting eyes of white or cream. Pkt. 25c. 
ALBA —Pure white. 
BLOOD RED— Dark red. 
CARNEA —Pale pink, with rose center. 
CHAMOIS ROSE —Deep pink, yellow center. 
SPLENDENS —Bright red, with white eye. 
VIOLET —Violet with white eye. 
YELLOW —Primrose yellow. 
Any of the above 10c per pkt.; oz. 50c. 
COLLECTION—One each of above 7 sorts, 60c. 
FINEST MIXED— All colors. Pkt. 10c; '/ 4 oz. 40c; 
oz. $1.25. 
