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Lobelia syphilitica (See page 34) 
Phlox maculata (Wild Sweet William). ^ One to 3 feet high, white or purple flowers 
lOcts. each, Sl.OO per doz. , . . i • 
pilosa. ^ One foot. A plant of much merit and deserving a prominent place m the open 
border. Flowers purple; quite showy. 20 cts. each. _ • • i. j 
subulata (Ground, or Moss Pink). <§> A creeping or tufted species, growing in broad 
mats on dry, rocky hills or sand-banks. In the summer it does quite well in the border 
and can be used for edging or among larger plants, where it soon covers the ground. 
15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. _ , . r, Ti. • 
subulata, var. alba. A variety of the above, with pure white flowers. It is very 
desirable for covering a rocky or sandy place. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
. . reptans. # A low plant, with large, rose-purple flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.10 per doz. 
PLATYCODON Mariesi. # Beautiful variety, with dark green foliage and large deep 
violet-blue flowers, 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Summer. Very choice. 1 foot. Clumps, 
^5 cts * seed 5 cts. 
P. Mariesi alba. ^ With white flowers. 25 cts. (See cut on page 42.) 
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See page one for explanation of signs before description of plants. 
