76 HARDY PERENNIALS—(Continued) 
State Nursery and Seed Co. 
Platycodon 
Balloon Flower—or Japanese Bell Flower 
The Platycodons are closely allied to the 
Campanula or Canterbury Bells. They form 
neat branched bushes of upright habit, 
growing about eighteen to twenty-four 
inches in height. They bear blue or white 
flowers in great profusion from July to 
September. Splendid for the hardy border. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Primula or Hardy Primrose 
Auricula Alplna —One of the treasures of 
the rock garden. Attractive growth, ro¬ 
sette of thick leaves. Flower stalks rise 
to a height of 6 to 8 inches bearing heads 
of bloom of various colors. Large strong 
plants, each, 35c; 6 for $1.75. 
Primula Polyanthus Veris Hybrids — With 
colors ranging from lilac purple and vio¬ 
let to buff orange and red. Strong 3 and 
4-inch stock, each, 35c; 6 for $1.75. 
Rudbeckia or Golden Glow 
Is too well known to need a lengthy de¬ 
scription. Perfectly hardy, and will suc¬ 
ceed anywhere. Rich golden yellow flow¬ 
ers. 3 for 50c; 6 for 95c. 
Saponaria 
Oeymoides —A very pretty border and rock¬ 
ery plant. During the Summer months 
it produces a mass of small bright rosy 
pink flowers. Price, each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Sedum 
Platycodon Spectabile —It attains a height of 18 inches 
with broad light green foliage, and bears 
immense showy heads of rose-colored 
flowers. One of the best plants to stand dry weather. Fine for the 
border garden and especially useful for cemetery work. Each, 25c; 
3 for 65c. 
Kamschaticum— Bright orange-yellow flowers with prostrate green foli¬ 
age turning golden in Autumn. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Album —Dwarf and spreading variety, thick waxy round foliage, white 
flowers; good rock plant. 3-inch pot plants, each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Coecineum- —A beautiful rosy crimson variety, good rock plant. Each, 
25c; 3 for 65c. 
Sedum Spectabile 
Statice 
Sweet Wivelsfield 
Dianthus Allwoodi —Crossed with Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus). 
Few plants can compare with it for wealth of color and length of 
flowering season. It is distinct in habit and freedom of growth. 
Wonderfully colored flowers in trusses and perpetual flowering. 
Plants, each, 25c; 3 for 65c. Field grown clumps, $1.00. 
Statice, Great Sea Lavender or Limonium 
S. Lntifolium —A noble plant for the hardy border. Produces clumps of 
leather-like leaves, with heads of bloom covered with small lavender 
flowers and lasting until frost. The flower sprays when cut and al- 
lower to dry will keep in almost their fresh appearance for months. It 
has a fine appearance in the hardy border. In great demand for mak¬ 
ing garden bouquets. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. Field grown clumps, $1.00. 
Scabiosa 
Cnucnsica—One of the handsomest of the Hardy Perennials, bearing on 
long wiry stems beautiful artistic lavender blue flowers. A fine cut 
flower, 18 to 24 inches. Each, 25c; 3 for 65c. 
Shasta Daisy—(See Chrysanthemum Maximum, Page 70) 
Sweet William—(See Dianthus, Page 70) 
Trollius—Globe Flower 
Trollius 
Globe Flower or Giant Buttercup 
Mixed Hybrids— Desirable free flowering plants. 
Colors ranging from pale yellow to a deep or¬ 
ange. Succeed well in a half shady location and 
they are wonderful for cut flowers and a gem 
for the rockery. Mixed colors only. Each, 30c; 
3 for 75c. 
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Our Perennial Plants Have Been Made to 1 
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Sweet Wivelsfield 
A PLANT OR MORE OF STATICE SHOULD BE IN EVERY GARDEN 
