SWEET WILLIAM (Dwarf Alpine Mixed) 
This New' Dwarf Alpine Sweet William is surely a most charming little plant that will appeal to gardeners wherever they 
wish to secure a colorful dwarf border or a splendid free-flowering compact plant for the rock garden. The plants grow 
about 6 inches high and make a compact spread of a foot or so. When in full bloom hardly any of the rich green foliage 
is visible. The color range is magnificent. There are lots of splendid self colors and many eyed, edged, and crowned color 
combinations. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS—The Sweet William is a fine old plant which produces great masses of bloom of extremely 
rich and varied colors. The flowers are very lasting and fine for cutting. The plants offered are grown from the finest 
strain to be obtained in England, where hardy plants are universally grown and where new and improved varieties are 
constantly being produced. We offer mixed only. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
TEUGRIUM 
CHAMAEDRYS—Common name is Germander. Actually a procumbent shrub with densely ascending stems. Small 
flower whorls in loose spikes, bright rose with white and red spots. The valuable foliage is dense, small, round, dark, 
glossy—closely resembling dwarf boxwood. Makes a fine edging plant for a perennial border, along a walk, or rock 
garden. Can be clipped to any desired height up to 12 inches. Keeps green all winter. 3-inch, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
TRITOMA PFITZERI 
RED HOT POKER—The early and continuous blooming qualities of this variety have made it one of the greatest bedding 
plants. In bloom from midsummer to late fall with spikes 3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom a rich orange-scarlet. It 
succeeds in any ordinary garden soil. 20c each; 3 for 50c. ' 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Hardy, herbaceous perennials belonging to the Foxglove order. They vary in height from a few inches to 3 or 4 feet, and 
bear blue flowers in terminal spikes or racemes. Showy plants for sunny borders, and all of easy culture. 
LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS—2 ft. July-September. Spikes completely studded with blue flowers. A choice variety for 
cutting or decorative effect. Plants 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
VIOLAS 
TUFTED PANSIES—The best plant for edging in cultivation. They produce their fascinating colorful bloom from May 
until October, if properly cared for so the flowers will not go to seed. Just sheer them several times during the season. 
10c each; 6 for 50c; 12 for 75c. 
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA 
ADAM’S NEEDLE—Long, narrow leaves that remain green the entire year. It throws up a long flower stem in the summer 
3 or 4 feet high, bearing large spikes of creamy white bell-shaped flowers that retain their beauty for a long time. 25c 
each; 3 for 60c. 
VARIEGATED YUCCA 
This plant is a strong and vigorous grower, free from all blights and insects, absolutely hardy, surviving our northern 
winters in the open field, without any protection whatever. Will also survive hot, dry weather. The center of the long, sharp 
pointed leaves is a deep rich green while the margins are a creamy yellow. In early fall the green takes on a steel blue cast. 
40c each. 
Veronica 
Sure to Bloom 
Choicest Hardy 
Water 
Lilies 
The lilies listed below have been selected for their color, growth, blooming, and hardiness. They 
are easy to grow, with sunlight, water and rich soil. On receipt of package put the plants immediately 
in a pail of water until planting. 
The best results are obtained by planting the lily roots in the so : l so the crown will be even with 
the top of the soil and from 6 to 12 inches below the surface of the water. Where the pool is two 
feet deep or over, it is necessary that stones or bricks be used to build up the box to the proper 
distance under the surface. Many varieties, however, will grow in much deeper water. All water-lilies 
like full sunlight and flower best when not too much shaded. Each lily should have a minimum of one 
cubic foot of soil—a box about 14 in. x 14 in. by 10 in. deep will hold this amount. Lilies can be 
grown in this box for about three years before it is necessary to change the soil. 
Hardy water lilies will be mailed from our Ponds and will be mailed separately from 
the balance of your order. 
GLADSTONE (White)—The boss of the white lilies, beautiful large white flowers six inches 
across. A strong grower and a free bloomer. $1.50 each. 
GLORIOSA (Red)—This lily has no equal; it blooms and blooms. Its large blossoms are six inches 
across, of a remarkable red. No pool is complete without this “King of the Lilies.” $2.50 each. 
CHROMATELLA (Yellow)—Rich yellow in color. Leaves beautifully marked in deep green and 
brown. It is by far the best of yellow varieties. $1.25 each. 
Hardy Water Lily 
PINK OPAL (Pink)—Graceful cup shaped flowers of deepest pink and very fragrant. The buds 
are almost round. This variety has fine color, and does excellently in small pool. $1.00 each. 
AURORA (Orange)—The flowers are rosy, yellow on the first day, red orange on the second and 
deep red on the third. One of the best for a small pool. $1.00 each. 
one each of the $ 
above Water Lilies 
Mis Rose 
6 one yr. Climbers 
our selection 
Offer 
50 c 
Different Colors, fine for 
Walls, Trellis, and Fences 
PLANT FOODS 
PLANT MARVEL 
For house plants, flowers and all other plant life. You “feed 
as you water.” Trial size, 25c; y 2 lb. can, 60c; lb. can, $1.00. 
STIM-U-PLANT TABLETS 
Produces the qualities which mean the same to a plant as 
blood to a human being. 30 tablets, 25c; 100 tablets, 75c; 
1,000 tablets. In bucket, $3.50. 
“WATCH-EM-GROW” PLANT FOOD 
Highly Concentrated, Clean, Odorless, Soluble, Quick- 
Acting, Well Balanced, Dependable 
Makes Sick Plants Well and Well Plants Better 
Large 8-ounce can will make 25 gallons or 200 H-pmt 
applications. 50c. 
No extras allowed on above orders. 
GEO. H. MELLEN 
SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
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