E^dward Gillett, SouthwicK, Massachusetts 
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HARDY PERENNIALS 
Phlox decussata. 
PAPAVER nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). A hardy perennial in several colors, white, red 
and yellow. In mixture, 15 cts. each, ^^1.50 per doz. 
P. orientale, var. Royal Scarlet. A hardy perennial, with very large scarlet flowers 
with dark center. 15 cts. each, 51.50 per doz. 
PENTSTEMON digitalis. Quite common in moist grounds in the west; flowers whitish. 
Sandy soils. 15 cts. 
P. grandiflorus. A tall-growing species, with showy purple flowers in abundance. 
20 cts. 
PHLOX decussata (Hybrid Phlox). A class of hardy perennials that within a few 
years has come into great prominence. They grow- from i to 3 fe?t high, have strong 
stems, and bear masses of showy rainbow-tinted flowers. I'hey are quite hardy and 
will live for many years. A good allowance of manure should be worked into the 
soil every year. 
Miss Lingard. An early sort, with pure white flowers and distinct lavender eye; tall, 
cylindrical spikes. A constant bloomer. 25 cts. 
Lothair, Brilliant salmon, cardinal eye; fine. 25 cts. 
Joan of Arc. Large panicles of pure white; dwarf. 25 cts. 
Star of Lyons. White, with rosy lilac eye; dwarf. 25 cts. 
Endale. Rosy lilac; very large and fine. 25 cts. 
Concourse. Rosy carmine, fire-colored center. 25 cts. 
Ball of Fire. Brilliant crimson, the brightest in color of all Phloxes in cultivation, 
and is one of the most charming sorts. 25 cts. 
Independence. Pure white; large and extra fine. 25 cts. 
Fine Mixed Sorts. 15 cts. 
PHLOX amcena (Lovely Phlox). One of the most charming little dwarf plants imagin¬ 
able, growing only about 6 inches high and forming a mat of evergreen foliage which 
is entirely covered with compact heads of bright pink flowers from April until June. 
A lovely spring-blooming plant. 15 cts. each, $1.2$ per doz. 
P. divaricata. About 15 inches high. Flowers pale lilac or bluish. Grows in rocky 
woods. 10 cts. each, }i.io per doz. 
P. maculata (Wild Sweet William). One to 3 feet high, with white or purple flowers. 
10 cts. each, per doz. 
