PHLOX DECUSSATA — HARDY PHLOX 
These beautiful hardy border plants are the most 
effective and useful plants in the garden during the 
late summer and early fall months. They are an old 
favorite for use in the mixed border or in beds by 
themselves. There are so many new introductions 
each year, that the list of varieties on the market is 
long and confusing. We have therefore selected the 
outstanding varieties of proven merit, which are 
offered below. 
CULTURE. Although they will grow under the most trying 
conditions, they will amply repay special attention to their cultural 
needs. A sunny position, with well drained, deeply spaded, fairly 
heavy soil to which has been added a liberal dressing of well 
rotted manure or bonemeal, will grow them to perfection. Planting 
may be done in the spring or fall, setting the plants 10 inches 
apart. They should be lifted and divided every third or fourth 
year, as they become crowded which results in poor, small 
flowers. Never let the plants go to seed and never water over¬ 
head, if it can be avoided; letting the hose run slowly on the 
ground around the plants is the best method of watering, as this 
keeps the blooms and foliage dry, which will assist .in keeping 
down mildew. 
AFRICA 
A brilliant carmine-red, with blood-red eye. Well shaped flower 
heads on strong stems. One of the best dark red sorts. 
B. COMTE 
A tall growing variety producing large heads of rich French 
purple. 
BEACON 
Flower heads of brilliant cherry-red carried on strong stems 
36 inches high. An excellent variety and one of the best of its color. 
BRIDESMAID 
Pure white with large crimson-carmine eye. 
COLONIAL 
Very large light blue flowers produced over a long period. 
ECLAIREUR 
Brilliant purplish-crimson with white eye. Height 32 inches. 
ENCHANTRESS 
Bright salmon-pink with dark eye. A strong grower with rich 
green glossy foliage. 
EUROPA 
White, changing to pale bluish-white toward the center, with a 
red eye. A strong grower producing large heads freely on stems 
of medium height. 
FEUERBRAND 
An intense brilliant crimson-scarlet sometimes almost ver¬ 
milion. Quantities of flowers produced freely throughout the entire 
season. One of the most brilliantly colored phloxes grown. Height 
medium. 
LEO SCHLAGETER 
Brilliant scarlet blooms with a decided orange cast that seem 
to glow with fire. Strong plants that produce their flowers freely. 
The best red phlox on the market today. Height 36 inches. 
MRS. CHARLES DORR 
Clear lavender. Tall, strong plants. 
MRS. JENKINS 
Late flowering, pure white. A fast grower of medium height. 
RHEINLANDER 
A beautiful salmon-pink color, large flower heads produced on 
strong stems. The variety is an old-time favorite of excellent habit. 
RIJNSTROOM 
Another old favorite of strong growth and excellent habit. Color 
a lively rose-pink. 
R. P. STRUTHERS 
Bright rosy-carmine with claret-red eye. A tall strong grower. 
THOR 
Color a beautiful shade of salmon-pink with a small analine-red 
eye. A good grower, always full of bloom. One of the best of the 
salmon-pink sorts. 
VON LASSBURG 
A splendid midseason variety, tall, producing pure white 
flowers in large trusses, on strong stems. 
WIDAR 
The violet florets have a clear white eye which creates a 
most unusual effect. Of medium height and good habit. 
Mrs. Jenkins Phlox 
PHLOX SUBULATA — MOSS PHLOX OR 
MOUNTAIN PINKS 
An early spring-flowering type with pretty moss¬ 
like, evergreen foliage. The flowers completely cover 
the plant during April and May. An excellent plant 
for the rockery and invaluable for covering graves. 
CULTURE. All phlox subulata should be grown in full sun. 
If planted in the shade they will die within a year. A dry, sandy 
soil that is not too rich, gives best results. Plant in the spring or 
fall 8 inches apart. Dig and replant every 3 to 4 years. 
* Phlox subulata alba 
WHITE MOSS PHLOX 
Pure white flowers that completely cover the plant during 
May. A lovely plant that is neat and compact. 
* Phlox subulata atropurpurea 
PURPLE MOSS PHLOX 
The flowers are a deep carmine-red, making a most brilliant 
display. The same compact habit as the rest of the group, 
the ground, in dry, sunny locations. 
* Phlox subulata lilacina 
LILAC MOSS PHLOX 
A strong growing, creeping variety, that is completely covered 
with pale blue flowers in May. 
‘Phlox subulata rosea 
ROSE MOSS PHLOX 
Rose-pink flowers. Thrives in hot dry situations and blooms 
profusely. Fine for covering banks. 
PHLOX SPECIES 
The species outlined below are fine for the rock 
garden or for naturalizing. 
CULTURE. Amoena requires a dry, sunny location in the 
rock garden; Divaricata grows best in open woods or moist, shady 
places in the rockery; Ovata loves poor soil in a sunny location. 
All may be planted in spring or fall 6 to 8 inches apart. 
‘Phlox amoena 
AMOENA PHLOX 
The rich, bright pink flowers completely cover the plant in 
the spring. Height 4 inches. Used in the rockery or for carpeting 
‘Phlox divaricata 
BLUE PHLOX 
One of our native species blooming from early in April thru 
May. The large lavender-blue flowers are fragrant and borne on 
stems 10 inches high. This species enjoys a shady location. 
‘Phlox ovata 'Carolina) 
MOUNTAIN PHLOX 
Bright rosy-red flowers in great quantities during June and 
July. Enjoys full sun in the rockery. Height 12 inches. 
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