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H^atkins ?s[urseries, idlothian, Virginia 
PEONIES —Continued 
ROSA SUPERBA. Rosy-pink. 
TRICOLOR GRANDIFLORA. Rose; center light 
rose and salmon. 
EARLY FLOWERING PEONY—Officinalis Rubra 
The first peonies to bloom, 2 to 3 weeks ahead of 
the others. Deep red semi-double flowers. 
PEONIES BY COLOR AND MIXED 
Strong divided roots, 3 to 5 eyes. 
Mixed plants, various colors, 25c each; $2.50 doz. 
Japanese Peonies—Single-flowered 
MIKADO. The best deep red. 50c each. 
PENTSTEMON : Beard Tongue 
Very, popular hardy flowering plants. Most at¬ 
tractive for massing in beds or borders. The 
flowers are tubular and fox-glove-like in shape. 
BARBATUS TORREYI. Spikes two feet long of 
bright scarlet flowers from June till August. 
PHLOX DECUSSATA : Hardy Phlox 
These beautiful hardy border plants are the most 
effective and useful plants in the garden during the 
late summer and early fall. Their brilliant colors 
are loved by all. The great many varieties now 
offered are quite likely to be confusing, we have, 
therefore, discontinued growing any but the better 
varieties noted for their clear colors, freedom of 
bloom, and strong habit. 
ECLAIREUR. Large trusses of carmine red flow¬ 
ers. Very free bloomer. 
INDEPENDENCE. Large; early; white. 
R. P. STRUTHERS. Cherry-red, suffused salmon. 
SIR EDWIN LANDSEER. Bright crimson. 
MIXED PHLOX. 
PHLOX—DIVARICATA : Blue Phlox 
CANADENSIS. One of our native species, which 
is worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom 
early in April, and continuing through May, with 
large, fragrant, lavender flowers on stems 10 inches 
high. In spring this plant is sold in pots to insure 
1)est results; in fall field-grown plants are best to use. 
PHLOX SUBULATA : Moss Pinks 
^^'•LILACINA. A strong growing, creeping variety 
suitable for bold masses in the rockery; completely 
covered with pale blue flowers in May; the foliage is 
lovely in winter. 
'■•'ROSEA. Rose-pink. Fine for covering banks; 
thrives in hot. dry situations, and blooms profusely. 
'^'VIVID—Watkins Type. Bright pink with dark pink 
eye. We would say that this is the choicest and love¬ 
liest dwarf Phlox in existence. Almost a continuous 
bloomer. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
PHYSALIS 
Winter-Cherry or Chinese Lanterns 
FRANCHETI. An ornamental variety of the Win¬ 
ter Cherry, forming dense bushes, about 2 feet high, 
producing freelv its bright orange-scarlet lantern¬ 
like fruits, which can be cut and dried, in which 
shape they are used extensively for floral decora¬ 
tions during the winter. 
PHYSOSTEGIA : False Dragonhead 
VIRGINICA. Forms large clumps 3 to 4 feet high, 
bearing long spikes of delicate pink flowers in July. 
VIRGINICA, VIVID. This is a new dwarf variety 
about 20 inches high, and a great improvement over 
the first two mentioned. It blooms 3 weeks later 
than the others, the flowers are a deeper pink; much 
larger and better, lasting a long time when cut. 
20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
PLATYCODON : Chinese Bellflower 
GRANDIFLORA. Large, showy, deep blue flowers 
on 20-inch spikes are produced all summer. A 
splendid plant for the hardy border. 
*MARIESI. A beautiful dwarf specie^, with broad, 
thick foliage and large, deep violet-blue flowers on 
12-inch stems in great profusion. 
PLUMBAGO : Leadwort 
'J'LARPENTAE. One of the most desirable border 
and rock plants. It is of dwarf, spreading habit, 
growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with deep blue 
flowers during late summer and fall. 20c each; 
$2.00 dozen. 
PRIMULA : Primrose 
Spring flowering, shade and moisture loving 
plants, suitable for shady parts of the rock garden 
or for naturalizing near the border of woods. The 
types we offer have a broad range of color. 
^•'CASHMIRIANA. Graceful heads of deep violet 
flowers on 12-inch stems. 
JAPONICA. A lovely primrose, producing long 
spikes of bloom, from crimson to rose to almost white. 
The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the 
bog garden or near the p6ol or stream is a sight to 
be remembered. 
*VERIS. The popular polyanthus. A splendid 
mixture of white, red orange, and golden yellow. 
^VULGARIS. The true old English Primrose with 
pale yellow flowers. Often spoken of as Old-fashioned 
Cowslips. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
PYRETHRUM : Painted Daisy 
DOUBLE MIXED HYBRIDS. Foliage fine cut 
and attractive; solitary, daisy-like flowers in all 
shades of rose, on long straight stems. 
RANUNCULUS : Buttercups 
SINGLE MIXED. Offered in shades pink. 
REPENS FL. PL. A pretty, double-flowering bright 
golden yellow Buttercup of creeping habit; flowers 
in May and June. 
ROSEMARIUS 
OFFICINALIS—Rosemary. A small, old-fashioned, 
sweet-scented garden shrub with small, light blue 
fragrant flowers. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
RUDBECKIA : Coneflower 
GOLDEN GLOW. One of the most popular hardy 
plants. Grows 6 feet high, producing masses of 
large, double, golden yellow flowers, shaped like a 
cactus dahlia. 
NEWMANI—Dwarf Black Eyed Susan. Dark 
orange-yellow flowers, with black centers; valuable 
for cutting. 2 to 3 feet. 
PURPUREA (Giant Purple Coneflower). Most at¬ 
tractive purple flowers, with a very large, brown, 
cone-shaped center. Blooms from July to October. 
3 feet high; a splendid plant for the border. 
