Seeds of Perennials 
Lychnis (London Pride, Ragged Robin) 
Nat. Ord. Caryophyllacea 
9040. — Chalcedonies (Jerusalem Cross). From a foliage similar to Sweet William 
arise several very straight, stout leafy flower-spikes to a height of 3 feet, 
and crowned with a flat, dense head of bright scarlet flowers in Juno. Space, 
1 foot.Pkt., $ .10 
9045. - Alba. Pure white flowers.Pkt., .10 
9050. — Flos Cuculi (Jovo or Cuckoo-flower). A graceful, well-branched plant, 
growing 24 inches high, and producing small double bright pink flowers from 
June until frost; one of the few perennials flowering continuously. It at¬ 
tracts the bees, and a group of these plants, when in bloom, is a musical 
attraction in the garden.Pkt., $ .15 
9055. — Haageana Hybrids (Maltese Cross). Plants grow 12 inches high, and at 
the crown of a sout, straight fleshy stalk produce a single large bloom of 
the shape of a Maltese cross in June, and occasionally during the rest of 
tho season. Colors in shades of pink, scarlet, cream, and white..Pkt., $ .25 
9060. — Viscaria Splendens. In appearance the plant and flowers resemble Gilly¬ 
flowers in deep pink. Season, June.Pkt., $ .10 
9061. — Sieboldi. The foliage and flowers are much like L. Haageana, except that 
the flower steins attain a height of 2 feet and that the colors range from 
the purest white to the deepest crimson. A perfect gem and the best of 
all Lychnis.Pkt., $ .25 
Lythrum (Purple Loosestrife) 
Nat. Ord. Lythrariae 
Splendid native plants, suitable for borders, waterside and wild gardens, pro¬ 
ducing throughout summer tall, erect spikes of bright pink flowers. Plants grow 
to a height of 4 feet, most of which is occupied by the flowers, which resemble the 
Sage flowers to some extent. Space, 2 feet. 
9065. — Roseum Superbum. Rose colored flowers.Pkt., % .10 
Three Splendid Meconopsis 
9067. — Aculoata (True). On account of its original home and its form, it has 
been christened with the popular name of “The Large Blue Poppy from 
Kashmir.” It was discovered growing at an elevation of 11,000 feet, and 
therefore should prove extraordinarily hardy. The handsome plant grows 
to a height of 2 Mt feet and produces a mass of beautiful flowers which meas¬ 
ure 2 to 3 inches across, are of a most beautiful blue with golden anthers 
and blue filaments; a sensational novelty....Pkt., $ .50 
9068. — Racemosa. A very lovely Poppy from the high Alpine-like valleys of 
western China and Thibet. From a rosette of narrow hairy foliage rises a 
stem bearing racemes of large flowers, deep blue to mauve. This is a bien¬ 
nial and requires re sowing each season. Height, 15 inches.Pkt., $ .50 
9069. — Sinuata Var. Latlfolia. A hardy perennial and one of the most beautiful 
of the family, producing a dense spike of lovely lavender-blue flowers and an 
ornamental hairy foliage. Height, 15 inches.Pkt., $1.00 
Please Order by Numbers only. 
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