HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
PHLOX divaricata alba. © One of the most 
welcome of spring flowers with large trusses 
of white blooms on 10-inch stems. Beauti¬ 
ful when grown with our native blue Phlox. 
Very rare and our stock still limited. 1 ft. 
April, May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 
for 10. 
Hardy Phlox • Phlox decussata 
Flowering through the summer months, in 
whites, delicate pinks, lilac tones to the most 
vivid reds, the Hardy Phlox ofTer unlimited 
possibilities for harmonious color blends. 
New creations added annually rank them 
supreme among perennials. 
Simple of culture, they require a rich soil. 
Frequent feedings will insure richer flower 
trusses. Removing flower-heads after bloom¬ 
ing-time, thus encouraging new flowers from 
side shoots, will lengthen the blooming period 
and help to eliminate unwanted seedlings. 
The average height is 2 to 3 feet. 
Attraction. Salmon-rose, with carmine eye. 
Tall, fine grower. 
Border Gem. Rich rosy purple. Makes a 
startling contrast with white for mass 
planting. 
Caroline Vandenberg. The best “blue” 
Phlox. A true lavender-blue, with large 
trusses. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Champs Elysees. Red-purple. An old 
favorite. 
Daily Sketch. The finest and largest pink 
Phlox. Remarkable for its enormous 
florets and huge trusses of lovely pink 
with a deeper eye. An outstanding va¬ 
riety. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Enchantress. Bright salmon-pink with dark 
red eye. Medium height. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
Evangeline. Rich salmon-pink, similar to 
Elizabeth Campbell. 
Fiancee. The best pure white. A very strong 
grower. Illustrated in color on page 27. 
Fire Glow. Brilliant orange-scarlet with 
darker center. 
Glory. Deep rose, with darker eye, forming 
huge trusses of large individual blooms. 
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Gustaf Lind. A striking salmon-red in color. 
Medium height. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
H. B. May. Soft clear pink. Large trusses 
and pips. 
Jules Sandeau. Large pink flowers. Dwarf 
habit. 
Karl Foerster. The very large flowers are an 
exceptionally glowing dark orange-red. A 
worthy improvement over Deutschland. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Leo Schlageter. A very strong, healthy-grow¬ 
ing novelty with large, pyramidal trusses of 
brilliant scarlet-carmine flowers having a 
darker center. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 
per 100. Illustrated in color on page 27. 
Lilian. Produces large trusses of soft pink 
flowers with light blue eyes. Compact 
grower. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Margaret Gavin Jones. Large pink florets 
with carmine eyes. An improvement in this 
type. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Mia Ruys. Large trusses of pure white. Low, 
compact grower. 
Morgenrood. A very free-flowering, deep 
rose variety. 
Mrs. Ethel Prichard. Clear rosy mauve. 
Mrs. Milly van Hoboken. An old favorite. 
The florets are a lively pink in color; no eye. 
Mrs. W. van Beuningen. A striking variety 
with healthy foliage. Flowers rich salmon- 
red. $1 for'3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Rijnstroom. Deep pink. A very good grower. 
Phlox Collection 
Border Gem H. B. May 
Champs Elysees Karl Foerster 
Daily Sketch Leo Schlageter 
Enchantress Margaret Gavin Jones 
Fiancee Rijnstroom 
10 plants ( 1 of each).S2.00 
100 plants (10 of each).1 8.00 
PHYSOSTEGIA, Vivid (P. virginiana grandi- 
flora ). This variety does not have the 
rampant habit of other types. Remains 
dwarf, stays within bounds, giving a grand 
display of large rose-pink spikes in August 
and September. Excellent for groups in a 
front border, and for cutting. 1)4 ft. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentae ( Ceratostigma plum- 
buginoides). ® Blue Leadwort. One of the 
finest dwarf, spreading plants for the rock¬ 
ery and the border. Deep blue flowers. 
Very attractive in the fall because of the 
reddish brown leaves. 6tol2in. Aug., Sept. 
POTENTILLA tridentata. A different ground- 
cover we highly recommend for shady spots 
under trees or shrubbery. The small, dark, 
glossy, evergreen foliage backgrounds 
clusters of white flowers, making an attrac¬ 
tive dense mat in a short time. 6 in. 
PRIMULA. Primrose. Among the earliest of 
spring flowers, the Primulas in their varied 
forms and colors are ideal for shady spots 
in the rock-garden or in the shade of ever¬ 
greens and shrubs. They like rich soil with 
plenty of moisture. 
P. auricula. ® A well-known and loved gar¬ 
den plant with fragrant flowers in various 
colors. 4 to 5 in. Early April, May. 
P. cortusoides. ® Small, wrinkled leaves. 
Deep rose flowers on 10-inch stems. Very 
fine type. 10 to 12 in. May, June. 
P. denticulata cachemiriana. © Clusters of 
purple flowers. 12 to 15 in. April, May. 
P. Moerheimi Hybrids. ® A fine strain of the 
candelabra type. Strong spikes of reddish 
pink, yellow, lilac, etc. Mixed only. 9 to 
12 in. May. 
P. polyantha. © An old favorite with flowers 
in various colors. 1 ft. April, May. 
P. polyantha Kleyni. © Extra-large, rich gol¬ 
den yellow flowers, shaded apricot at cen¬ 
ter. 1 ft. April, May. 
P. polyantha, Munstead Strain. © Huge, 
fragrant, golden yellow flowers, borne in 
great profusion. 6 to 9 in. April, May. 
P. polyantha, Red Shades. © A selected 
strain with rich red and crimson flowers. 
1 ft. April, May. 
P. veris duplex. © An unusual type, each pale 
yellow flower having a duplicate within 
itself. Reliably hardy and an easy grower, 
it is one of the most satisfactory in this 
class. 8 in. May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, 
$4 for 10. 
PRIMULA hybrida, Wanda. © Compact 
tufts of crisp green leaves and large crim¬ 
son-purple flowers with yellow eyes, on 
4-inch stems. Profuse bloomer for several 
weeks. Does best in moist shade. 4 to 5 in. 
May. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
All Primulas, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100, except where noted 
PULMONARIA. These are among the first 
plants to flower in the spring. They have a 
charm all their own, and in these two va¬ 
rieties we have probably the finest. 
P. angustifolia azurea. © Attractive dark 
green leaves and lovely heads of deep gen¬ 
tian-blue, funnel-shaped flowers. One of the 
finest blues to be found. 1 ft. April, May. 
P. saccharata, Mrs. Moon. © Leaves of paler 
green, spotted with white. Flowers rosy 
pink. 1 ft. April, May. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 
10, $22 per 100. 
PYRETHRUM. Painted Daisy. Still one of 
the favorites for the perennial border or in 
a cut-flower garden. Dainty flowers on 
good cutting stems rise above attractive 
foliage, providing an abundance of long- 
lasting cutting material. 
P. roseum. All colors from deep red to vari¬ 
ous shades of rose to pure white. Single. 
2)4 ft. May, June. 
P. roseum, James Kelway. Large, single 
flowers of vivid scarlet. 2)4 ft- May, June. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
P. roseum Wilsoni. Double, bright pink flow¬ 
ers with creamy centers. 2)4 ft. May, 
June. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
SALVIA nemorosa. Violet Sage. The spikes 
of lovely dark violet or purple flowers are 
carried well above the foliage and are borne 
all summer. We have heard this counted 
among the best 12 perennials by competent 
judges. 2 to 3 ft. June-Aug. $1 for 3, 
$2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
SCABIOSA caucasica alba. Pure white. 2 
to 3 ft. June—Aug. 
S. caucasica, House’s Hybrids. Shades of 
lilac and blue. The flowers are larger and 
on stronger stems and more free flowering 
than the older variety. 2 ft. June—Sept. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
SPIRAEA Filipendula fl.-pl. (F. bexapetala 
fl.-pl.). ® Double Dropwort. Similar to the 
above but with double flowers. 1)4 ft. 
May, June. $1 for3, $2.50for 10, $22 per 100. 
S. ulmaria. A vigorous-growing plant with 
most attractive foliage, producing hand¬ 
some plumes of creamy white flowers. As a 
large group in the border or in individual 
plantings, it can be relied on as a satis¬ 
factory perennial. Excellent for cutting, it 
thrives in sun or shade. 4 ft. July, Aug. 
TEUCRIUM Chamaedrys. Germander. Com¬ 
pact bushes with small, spiny dark green 
leaves surmounted by spikes of lavender- 
pink. Practically evergreen, it may be 
clipped to any desired height, and, being 
hardier, it has taken the place of dwarf 
boxwood as edging for rose-gardens, herb- 
gardens, borders, etc. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. A fine plant 
with clover-like foliage and long spikes of 
bright yellow, pea-shaped, lupine-like 
flowers. 4 ft. June, July. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
TRITOMA Pfitzeri ( Kniphojia uvaria gran- 
dis). Red-Hot Poker; Torch Lily. Spikes 
of orange-scarlet shading to salmon-rose, 
the showiest and most free flowering of all 
Tritomas. Hardy with slight protection; 
succeed in any garden soil, but improve 
with cultivation. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
T. , Royal Standard. Torch Lily. Lower part 
light yellow, upper part rich scarlet. 3 ft. 
Aug., Sept. 
T. uvaria grandiflora. Bright red spikes 
changing to salmon-pink. Late flowering. 
3 to 4 ft. Sept. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100 
TROLLIUS. Globeflower. Handsome dark 
green foliage and globular flowers in all 
shades of yellow and orange distinguish 
this spectacular group and make it one of 
the favorites of our gardens. Semi-shade, 
plenty of moisture, and a good rich soil will 
produce an abundance of flowers unex¬ 
celled as cut-flower material. 
T. Ledebouri, Golden Queen. Magnificent 
late-flowering variety with huge deep 
golden yellow flowers. 2 to 3 ft. July-Oct. 
T., Empire Day. Bears enormous, globular, 
orange-yellow flowers with brilliant orange- 
scarlet stamens. 1)4 ft. April, May. 
T-, Goldquille. Large flowers of pure golden 
yellow. 1)4 ft. April, May. 
T., Miss Mary Russell. Flowers of brilliant 
canary-yellow on strong stems. 1 to 1)4 ft. 
April, May. 
$1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100 
TUNICA saxifraga rosea fl.-pl. An attractive 
rock-plant with double rosy pink flowers 
and minute grass-like foliage. 6 in. June- 
Sept. $1.50 for 3, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
Veronica • Speedwell 
Veronica incana. © Silvery gray foliage and 
spikes of violet-blue. 1 ft. July, Aug. 
V. longifolia subsessilis. Very attractive 
blue flowers. Continues to bloom until late 
fall. 2 ft. Aug., Sept. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
V. Lyalli. ® Attractive, small notched leaves. 
Spreading habit. White flowers tinged 
with pink, on willowy branches. 5 to 6 in. 
July. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Prices unless otherwise noted: 85 cts. for 3 of one variety; $2.30 for 10 of one variety; 
$20 per 100 of one variety 
Varieties marked © are suitable for rock-gardens as well as for beds and hardy borders 
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