CANDYTUFT (Hardy) 
Most desirable dwarf plants 8 to 10 inches across with evergreen foliage, which is completely hidden 
with dense heads of flowers early in the spring. 
IBERIS SEMPERV1RENS —Very dwarf, covered with a sheet of white. Perfectly hardy. Height 6 to 8 
inches. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
CANTERBURY BELLS 
CAMPANULA —These imposing biennials are profusely covered with large, bell-shaped flowers during 
early summer. They are extremely showy in mixed borders. We can furnish them in blue, pink, and 
white. 15c each; 6 for 75c. For color see inside back cover page. 
CARDINAL FLOWER 
LOBELIA CARDINALIS (Indian Paintbrush) —Rich, fiery, cardinal flowers produced in long spikes; 
stems 2 to 3 feet tall. Handsome border plants thriving in any ordinary garden soil but preferring a 
moist deep loam. Blooms from July to late September. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
CHINESE LANTERN PLANT 
PHYSALIS FRANCHETI —The lantern-like fruits turn to brilliant orange scarlet in the fall. Are 
extensively used for winter bouquets as the fruits are everlasting. Forms dense bushes about 2 feet 
high. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
COLUMBINE (Aquilegia) 
LONG-SPURRED COLUMBINE —The flowers of this new strain are greatly enlarged, and the range of colors and shades 
has been increased. The large, unique, long spurred flowers gracefully hung on long stems, are not only brilliantly effective 
on the plant, but equally desirable when cut for vase and house decoration. Mixed colors only. 15c each; 6 for 75c. For 
color see inside back cover page. 
CORALBELLS 
HEUCHERA —Beautiful plants for borders and excellent in wall or rock garden. Slender, fairy-like spikes of rich red colored 
flowers are produced from June to September. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA 
A perfect strain of this ever popular hardy plant. Flowers are rich golden yellow, borne in profusion nearly the entire summer. 
Fine for cut flowers. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
DELPHINIUM 
HARDY LARKSPUR —Gold medal strain. The freest and most continuous blooming 
of all, never being out of flower from the end of June until cut down by hard frost. 
They include all shades of blue from the palest lavender to the deepest purple. 20c 
each; 3 for 50c. For color see inside back cover page. 
DAY LILY or PLANTAIN LILY (Funkias) 
Their broad, massive foliage makes them very attractive at all times and they suc¬ 
ceed equally well in sun or shade. 20c each; 2 for 35c. 
MEDIA VARIEGATA —Green and white variegated foliage; blue flower. Beautiful 
edging plant. 
SUBCORDATA GRANDIFLORA — Very large, pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant 
flowers in August and September. 
FALSE DRAGONHEAD 
PHYSOSTEGIA GIGANTEA —New pink, 30 inches high. 15c each; 4 for 50c. 
FLOWERING FLAX 
LINUM PERENNE —Very desirable in dwarf perennial beds, very much at home in rockeries. The plant bushes up evenly 
about 18 to 24 inches with dainty glaucous foliage, the surface spangled with perfectly round, flat, solitary azure-blue flowers 
from May to August. A fresh crop with each morning’s dew. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
FORGET-ME-NOT 
MYOSOTIS —Dainty low' growing plants, charming in the border, rock garden or by the waterside. They like shade and a 
fair amount of moisture. We can furnish the large rich blue flowers with yellow eye, and the soft pink flowered variety. 15c 
each; 2 for 25c. 
FOXGLOVE (Digitalis—Gloxiniaeflora) 
These are among the most satisfactory of our early summer-flowering hardy perennials, succeeding under almost all condi¬ 
tions, and with but trifling attention will give a wealth of flowers during July and August. This strain embraces a wide range 
of color from pure white to deep pink, and purple. 15c each; 2 for 25c. For color see inside back cover page. 
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Canterbury Bells 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 
False Dragonhead 
One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position, 
flowering the whole season through. The large flowers are gorgeously colored, center is red-brown, petals marked with ring of 
brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion. Excellent for cutting. 15c each; 2 for 25c. For color see inside back cover page. 
GENISTA TINCTORUM 
A graceful attractive grower with erect stems and pretty golden yellow blossoms which are large and pea-shaped. Blooms 
profusely in spring and early summer. Fine for rockeries, single specimens, or planting banks. Strong one year old plants, 
30c each; 3 for 75c. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 
Delphinium 
These beautiful Grasses can be used with telling effect in borders, large beds or by the margins 
of ponds and lakes. They are easy of cultivation and perfectly hardy. 
EULALIA JAPONICA VARIEGATA —Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped green, 
white and often pink or yellow. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA (Zebra Grass) —Long blades distinctly marked with 
broad, yellow bands across the leaf. Very attractive lawn plant. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
FESTUCA GLAUCA (Blue Fescue Grass) —Dwarf dense tufts ofjvery narrow bluish leaves. 
Used for edging and very desirable for rock gardens. 15c each; 4 for 50c. 
ST. AUGUSTINE (Ribbon Grass) —Striped lengthwise, green and white. Fine for perennial 
border or rockery. Grows 10 to 12 inches high. 15c each; 4 for 50c. 
GROUND IVY 
NEPETA MUSSINI —An excellent plant for any position, but especially useful in the rock 
garden; of dwarf, compact habit, producing masses of bloom a beautiful shade of lavender. 
15c each; 2 for 25c. 
GEUM 
GEUM (Mrs. Bradshaw) —Large, double, brilliant, scarlet. Pretty border plants, abou 
15 inches high and producing a mass of showy flowers nearly all summer. 25c each; 
3 for 60c. 
Lantern Plant 
GEO. H. MELLEN, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
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