Silene Hookerii is a striking western Alpine 
SPIREA 
FILIPENDULA. Attractive, finely cut deep green foliage with fluffy white 
flower heads during June. 2 feet. 
ULMARIA (Queen of the Meadows). Low growing foliage with clouds of 
double white flowers in clusters. 15 inches. 
STYLOPHORUM 
DIPHYLLUM (Celandine Poppy). Large cup-shaped flowers of brilliant 
orange that are very conspicuous in the low border. 1 Vi feet. Pkt. 20c. 
STACHYS 
ALPINA. Dwarf, silver gray fuzzy foliage with short deep rose spikes. 18 
inches. 
LANATA (Rabbit’s Ear). Thick, woolly, gray leaves from which rise heavy 
flower spikes of light lilac blue. 2 feet. 
STATICE 
CASPIA. Delicate and artistic cut-flower. Small sprays of lavender, but 
very profuse and early blooming. Makes an ideal filler for bouquets. 
2 feet. 
CMELINI. Large panicles of rich violet blue on 2 foot stems. Makes a fine 
cutting variety. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
LATIFOLIA (Sea Lavender). The old dependable favorite for the border 
and for cutting with tall clusters of minute lavender flowers giving 
a misty appearance. 2 feet. 
TARTARICA. One of the best for winter bouquets. It is a pure white which 
can be dyed very easily. Drys well when cut. 18 inches. 
STOKESIA 
CYANEA (Stoke’s Aster). Extra large Aster type flower that is profuse in 
bloom. It is a beautiful sight in the border during June and July. 18 
inches. Blue, White, or Mixed. 
•SYNTHYRIS 
SWEETSERI. A distinct and unusual alpine with round leaves and violet 
colored flowers on 6 inch stems. During April it is lovely among the 
rocks. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
One of the most popular flowers because of its mass of bright color that 
it gives to the early summer border. They are easily grown, and always can 
be depended upon to make a lavish display. 
JOHNSON’S CIANTS. The finest mixture. Ciant flowered in marvelous color¬ 
ings. Vivid crimson, white margined red, pastel pinks, and dainty 
mottled specimens. 18 inches. 
JOHNSON’S CIANT DOUBLES. A select strain of extra large doubles in 
many rich and pleasing shades. Unusual. 
DIADEM. Bright crimson with a ring of white in the center. 
HOLBURN CLORY. A large flowered auricula-eyed mixture of brilliant 
colors. 
PINK BEAUTY. Rosy salmon pink that makes a fine bedding variety. 
SCARLET BEAUTY. A vivid clear scarlet. 
NEWPORT PINK. An unusual and very fine clear rich pink. 
DOUBLE WHITE. The flower heads are full and quite showy. 
NICRESCENS. A deep rich velvety maroon. Very effective in beds. 
LATIFOLIUS ATROCOCCINEUS. This is a grand hybrid with large double 
flowers very similar to small carnations. The blossoms are bright 
crimson overcast with maroon. A persistent bloomer from June until 
frost. Fine in the border. 15 inches. 
TANACETUM 
VULCARE. A Middle European herb which has naturalized in America. Stout 
stems of fern-like foliage and flower heads of bright yellow. Easy to 
grow. This was illustrated as a fine cut flower on the cover of our 
1935 catalogue. 
THALICTRUM 
ADIANTIFOLIUM. Especially valuable for its foliage which resembles a 
dwarf Maiden-Hair fern. The flowers are white marked with brown. 
10 inches. 
AQUILECIAFOLIUM MIXED (Feathery Columbine). Tall, graceful stems 
bearing fluffy flowers of lilac, purple, mauve, and white. Blooms in 
June. 3 feet. 
AQUILECIAFOLIUM PURPUREUM. A selected strain of deep rose purple 
flowers. Stately growing. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
DIPTEROCARPUM. This is one of the most delightful perennials for the 
border in the entire list. When known it is always in demand. Delicate, 
lacy foliage, with erect 3 foot stems bearing branches covered with 
pearl buds opening to lavender and yellow flowers. June blooming. 
CLAUCUM. A tall robust grower with flower heads of bright yellow. 3Vi 
feet. 
THERMOPSIS 
CAROLINIANA. During June this showy variety has large, full spikes of 
bright yellow closely resembling Lupines. Sow seed early. 3Vi feet. 
MONTANA. A grand semi-dwarf American native from the Rocky Moun¬ 
tains. Heavy spikes of saffron yellow. Unusual and different. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 25c. 
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THALICTRUM AQUILECIAFOLIUM 
The pretty Feathery Columbine 
•THYMUS 
AZORICUS. A low-growing carpet of bright deep green dotted with 
minute flowers of rose purple in the summer. Excellent for rock walks 
or walls. 2 inches. 
COCCINEUS. This choice alpine is a profuse bloomer, covered with bright 
red flowers. 2 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NITIDUS. A more erect species with masses of deep purple flowers on one 
foot stems. Attractive deep green foliage. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
NUMMULARIS. A neat alpine gem with miniature tufts studded with laven¬ 
der flowers. 2 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
VULGARIS (Common Thyme). The popular old favorite with scented fo¬ 
liage and mauve rose flowers during the early summer. Semi-trailer. 1 
foot. 
TEUCRIUM 
CHAMAEDRYS, Glossy, deep green foliage resembling Boxwood, and can be 
similarly trimmed. A hardy variety of merit. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
•TRILLIUM 
ERECTUM. An American native found in the shady recesses of the woods. 
Cup-shaped flowers of bright maroon on 1 foot stems. April blooming. 
*CRANDIFLORUM. The pretty native that abounds in the woods during 
April and May. Large cup-shaped flowers of cream-white are held on 
waving stems eight inches high. 
TROLLIUS 
CAUCASICUS (Orange Globe Flower). Large, round flowers of deep orange 
on graceful 15 inch stems. A grand sight in the May gardens. Sow 
early to get benefit of freezing. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
EUROPEUS (European Globe Flower). A brilliant yellow in the Spring. Deep 
green, finely cut foliage. One of the first to bloom in late April. 2 
feet. 
LEDEBOURI. A vivid orange with many rays showing from the globe- 
shaped flowers. Blooms in May and in many cases blossoms again in 
the Fall. A rugged variety. 2 feet. 
LEDEBOURI “GOLDEN QUEEN.’’ This meritorious introduction has 
been acclaimed in Europe and America as a worth while addi¬ 
tion to the garden. Extra large golden orange flowers on erect, 
upright stems during May. A profuse bloomer. One of its added 
features is that the seed can be successfully sown in the Spring 
and does not need frost to aid it in germinating. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
EARLIEST OF ALL. A splendid hybrid of early flowering varieties in a 
mixture of orange and yellow. 2 feet. 
*PUMILUS. A rare alpine Trollius with small globe-shaped flowers of 
bright yellow on dwarf 6 inch stems. In flower during April. Recom¬ 
mended for the rockery. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
HYBRIDUS MIXED. A blended mixture of extra large flowers of the vari¬ 
ous shades of orange and yellow. A strong grower. 2 feet. 
