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hardy chrysanthemums (See vase 45) 
PHYSOSTEGIA VIRGINICA ALBA 
An American plant, and by no means a new one; yet it is a flower 
so unique in its make-up that it stands apart from all others and 
alone. For massing, planting in association with other appropriate 
varieties in the border, for planting with shrubbery or for cut-bloom, 
it is unrivaled. In value it is not equaled by the popular Golden 
Glow ; and it possesses a constitution just as rugged. Its large, 
graceful spikes of white flowers are produced in greatest profusion 
from about the middle of June, and if kept cut (so as not to produce 
seed) it continues to flower in a perfect mass of bloom until frost. The 
flowers themselves are intenesly interesting and attractive, resem¬ 
bling large heather. The stems are long, square, thick, rigid and 
strong, holding the flowers in a dignified and stately manner when 
upon the plant and when cut. The plants form large, dense clumps, 
3 or 4 feet high, and require no petting, succeeding on all kinds of soil 
and in all situations. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 
POLYANTHUS, or COWSLIP 
This charming spring-blooming plant belongs to the Primrose 
family, the hardy varieties of which are so very popular in England, 
but are rarely seen in this country, owing partly to an impression 
that they cannot be grown in this climate. This is a mistake, as they 
do very well here. For the front of borders and shrubbery, for spring 
bedding, and for naturalizing in moist and partly shaded places, 
nothing can be finer. The coloring in the flowers is especially rich 
and fine. At this writing we have a long border of these plants in 
bloom in our garden, and nothing gives us greater pleasure. They 
are so charming in habit, rich and varied in coloring, and so early to 
bloom, coming with the spring-flowering bulbs, that nothing can be 
more acceptable. We use them freely for decorating the dining-table 
and library windows, taking plants up from the border and putting 
them in fern-dishes and pots, where they go on blooming as if they 
had never been disturbed. Their hardiness has been pretty well 
settled by the severe winter of 1898 and 1899. The minimum tem¬ 
perature at our country place was 24 degrees below zero. Not a single 
polyanthus was injured, and they were planted in wet soil at that. 
15 cts. each, $1 per doz., $G per 100. 
Large-flowered White. An improved variety, with very large flow¬ 
ers; very fine. 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
PHLOX DIVARICATA CANADENSIS 
One of our native varieties that is but rarely met with, and which 
has been introduced into Europe the past few years as a novelty. A 
plant that is certain to meet with much favor when better known, as 
nothing can produce such a cheerful corner in the garden in very 
early spring. Frequently beginning to bloom early in April, it con¬ 
tinues until about the middle of June, with large bright lilac-colored 
flowers, which are produced on stems about 10 inches high, in large, 
showy heads, and are very fragrant. Extremely fine for naturalizing 
in the woods and shady places. Although this Phlox is usually found 
growing wild in shady places, it will do better if it is planted where 
it has full exposure to the sun and will bloom more freely. 10 cts. 
each, $1 per doz., $0 per 100. 
HARDY PRIMROSES 
Primula Cashmeriana. A rare and beautiful Primrose with rich vio¬ 
let-purple flowers. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Primula Japonica. Showy ; perfectly hardy ; colors ranging from 
pure white to rich purplish crimson. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
PHLOX DIVARICATA CANADENSIS 
