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MENTOR , OHIO 
WAYSIDE GARDENS 
TRITOMA - Torch Lily; Flame Flower; Red Hot Poker 
Also known under the name of Kniphofia. A very popular plant for 
garden decoration. They are of stately growth, have long, narrow, 
grassy leaves, and bear their drooping, tubular flowers in dense spikes 
on long, naked stems well above the foliage. They are ideal plants to 
grow in the border. Coming chiefly from South Africa they must be well 
protected in cold districts; Quartiniana, however, is perfectly hardy. 
Flowers are prized for cutting in late summer and early autumn. 
Culture. Any good, ordinary, well drained soil and a sunny position 
will suit Tritomas. Plant in spring only, 12 inches apart. A liberal mulch¬ 
ing of decayed manure should be spread around the base of the plants 
in early winter. During severe weather protect the plants by a covering 
of straw or dry litter. 
Pfitzeri Each $0.45, Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50 
The most prolific, giving often 5 to 10 spikes per plant. Wayside Gar¬ 
dens special variety. In bloom from August to October, with spikes 
3 to 4 feet hiah, and heads of bloom of a rich orange-scarlet. 
Perry's Hardy Hybrids Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00 
These are seedlings of various colors, ranging from pale yellow to deep 
orange and are very showy; perfectly hardy. 
Quartiniana Each $0.50, Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00 
A strong growing variety, blooming late in May. Orange-red at first, 
but yellow on bottom half as bloom matures. Perfectly hardy here; 
does not need protection. 
Towers of Gold Each $0.65, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.00 
Towers of Gold is unquestionably the finest and most worth-while Tri- 
toma introduced since Pfitzeri. Its bold, compact, rich yellow flowers 
are profusely produced. It is at its best in August and early September 
when good flowers are hard to get. Towers of Gold is particularly fine 
for cutting, and most impressive in the border. It is a really fine plant 
and should be in every garden where its stateliness and golden yellow 
color will make it one of the most outstanding subjects. 
Uvaria grandiflora Each $0.50, Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00 
3 to 4 feet. The old-fashioned, late-flowering sort, with flowers rich 
red changing to salmon-pink. Needs slight protection. 
TUNICA - Coat 1 Flower 
Slender, graceful perennials with almost hairlike stems covered all 
summer with small Baby's Breath-like flowers. Excellent for rock gar¬ 
den, rock wall or in front in sunny borders. 
Culture. Ordinary well drained garden soil not too rich suits them best. 
Grow in rock garden, rock wall or border in full sun. Plant in fall or 
spring, 4 inches apart. 
*Saxifraga Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers, produced all summer, 
about 6 inches high; for the rockery or border. 
*Saxifraga rosea flore pleno Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Is a lovely double, pink variety. The rose-pink flowers are produced 
all spring and summer in great quantities which makes it a most valu¬ 
able plant for the rock garden. We have a limited number of strong 
plants in pots ready to bloom. 
VALERIANA - Centranthus; Garden Heliotrope 
Hardy, old-fashioned perennials. Showy plants for dry, sunny borders, 
banks, or old walls. Flowers are borne in panicles. A great favorite in 
old-fashioned gardens, especially in districts where soil abounds with 
lime. 
Culture. Ordinary soil and sunny borders. Planted in the chinks of old 
walls will speedily root and make dense bushes. Plant in spring or fall, 
12 inches apart. 
^Coccinea Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Showy heads of old rose flowers in umbels on 12-inch stems just above 
the rich green foliage, are produced from June until October. A splendid 
plant for bold effects in the wall or rock garden; plants, if too large, 
may be severely cut back without damage. Total height about 2 feet. 
*Coccinea alba Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
White form of the above. 
Officinalis Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
(Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of rose-tinted white 
flowers during June and July, with delicious strong heliotrope odor. 
3 to 4 feet high, loves a moist spot. 
Viola Rosina 
TROLLIUS - Globe-flower 
Hardy perennials belonging to the buttercup order. The flowers are 
globe-shaped, yellow or orange in color and useful for cutting. 
Culture. They require a deep rich soil containing plenty of humus. They 
also like plenty of moisture, hence, should be grown in damp, shady 
corners, or, better still, by the waterside, in bold masses. Plant in 
autumn or very early spring, 8 inches apart. Each spring give a top 
dressing of rotten manure. Few plants make a brighter display of color 
in spring and early summer. 
Asiaticus, Salamander Each $0.60, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00 
A splendid new variety of excellent habit producing a wealth of rich 
yellow blossoms. Does very well near a pond or stream. 
Europaeus, Gold Quelle Each $0.60, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00 
A deep yellow flower with tall, rich golden stamens. A fine late flowering 
sort 
Europaeus, Lemon Queen Each $0.55, Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50 
Free flowering strong growing plant. Flowers pale yellow, produced in 
abundance on stems about 2 feet high. 
Europaeus, Orange Globe Each $0.55, Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50 
Desirable free-flowering plants, producing their giant orange-yellow 
buttercup-like blossoms on stems 1 to 2 feet high from May until 
August; succeeds admirably in the border in a half-shady position. 
Europaeus Superbus Each $0.55, Three $1.60, Doz. $4.50 
Same habit as Orange Globe with pale yellow blossoms. 
Ledebouri Each $0.60, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.00 
A magnificent variety of very deep orange color. Its great merit lies 
in its late flowering propensities. After other varieties have faded, it 
is at its best. 
Choice Mixed Colors Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Colors range from pale yellow to deep orange. A wide variety of shades 
and forms include also a quantity of the above named varieties. 
Trollius Ledebouri 
