PYRETHRUM (Py-ree'-thrum)—Painted Daisy 
Pyrethrums have been called the spring blooming Chrys¬ 
anthemum and we think that the newer sorts are a very 
close rival of that popular flower. As a cut flower for 
Memorial Day they certainly have no superior. If not 
allowed to seed there will be scattered blooms all sum¬ 
mer, although these as well as the first flowers after 
transplanting, are apt to be single. We have been unable 
to supply the demand for these choice flowers the last 
two seasons- and urge that you order early to avoid dis¬ 
appointment. All are propagated vegetatively and are 
guaranteed true to name. 
Baby Face— Delicate apple-blossom pink pompon. 
Buckeye— Deep rose, very double. 
Comet— Tall Comet flowered delicate pink. 
Excelsior— Tall grower, large deep rose. 
Genghis Khan— Fully double, dark red of medium size. 
Glory of the Midnight Sun— Very double deep Bengal rose 
with lighter center. 
Her Majesty —Semi-double rose red. 
Lord Rosebury— Fully double crimson red. 
Marina —Large flowered, deep rose-pink. 
Martinique —Very tall light lavender pink. 
Marvel —Delicate hydrangea pink. A double quilled sort. 
Miami Queen —Light delicate pink of large size. 
Mignon —Small very double rose-pink pompon. Exquisite. 
Orchid —A tall grower, very double lavender of exceptional 
beauty. 
Queen Mary —Very large semi-double silvery pink. 
Razul —Dainty pink with white center. 
Saturn— Very large rose red, comet flowered. 
Sitka— Clear violet rose, very double. 
Snow Queen— Very double white with delicate overcast of 
sunrise pink. 
Sunrise— Clear delicate pink, comet flowered. 
The Pearl— Purest white pompon. 
Extract from December 1937 Flower Grower; "... and 
do not overlook The Pearl, a lovely pure white pompon. 
It will do things to your cut flower arrangements.”—C. 
W. Wood (Mich.) 
Venus— Fine large deep rose, very double. 
45c each; 5 for $2.00; 12 for $4.50 
James Kelway— A blood-red single of exceptional merit for 
cutting. Very early, large flowered, and long stemmed. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
Langport Scarlet— A new brilliant scarlet single of large 
size. 35 c each 
RAMONDIA (Ray-mond'-i-a)—Pyrenean Primrose 
A very rare and choice plant for a northern or eastern 
aspect. Must have perfect drainage but delights in cool 
moist soil with some leaf mold or peat. The large deeply 
crinkled leaves form rosettes of deep green. One of the 
most choice of all alpines. 
*Nathaliae— Large four-lobed flowers of clear lavender- 
blue, with an intense golden orange center, borne on 
6" stems above a rosette of leaves which fairly hug the 
ground. An exquisite plant. $1.00 each 
*pyrenaica— Lovely flowers of soft lilac rose with center 
of rich orange. An enviable possession. $1.00 each 
RANUNCULUS (Ra-nun'-keu-lus) —Buttercups 
Handsome plants for any situation where the soil is 
not too dry. Should be planted in colonies for the best 
effect. These are all perfectly hardy sorts. 
*acris fl. pi.— Perfectly formed double yellow, glossy, button¬ 
like flowers in clusters on 15" stems. A good early- 
blooming cut flower. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
♦acris repens— Flowers indentical with above but grows 
only 8" tall and spreads by runners along the ground. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*glaberrimus— A native that pops into bloom during open 
spells in winter and very early spring. May be gathered 
here any time after the first of October and forced into 
bloom in the house. Wax-like single flowers of deep 
golden yellow on 4" stems. Foliage disappears during 
summer months. 3 for 25c; doz. 95c 
*gramineus —Neat tufts of grassy foliage and slender 10" 
steams bearing large single flowers. Also disappears 
during the summer. 35c each 
multifidus —A rare native buttercup attaining a height of 
2'. Large showy golden flowers and glossy deep green 
leaves all season. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
The above set of Ranunculus for $1.25. 
RUDBECKIA (Rud-bek^i-a) —Coneflower 
Excellent free flowering perennials of easy culture for 
the sunny border. Showy plants for the background and 
good cut flowers. 
Golden Globe —A new improved form of the old popular 
Golden Glow with larger more perfectly formed flowers 
of deeper yellow. Very fine. 35c each 
hirta— Showy border plant. Orange with dark eye. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
newmanni—A perennial “Black-Eyed-Susan.” Deep golden 
flowers with purple cone on wiry 3' stems all summer. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
nitidus —Dainty broad petaled golden orange daisies on 
graceful branching 4' stalks. One of the best mid-sum¬ 
mer cut flowers. '* 25c each; 3 for 65c 
purpurea — Very attractive purple flowers with large, 
brown, cone-shaped center from July to October. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
RUTA (Reu'-ta)—Rue 
patavina— A pretty herby having lacy locust-shaped leaves 
of pale green and sprays of dainty yellow flowers. 18". 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
SAGINA (Sa-gee'-na)—Pearl Weed 
*alpina —A choice moss-like plant forming deep bright green 
mats studded with small white flowers. Unexcelled for 
stepping stones and rock work. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
SALVIA (Sal'-vi-a)—Meadow Sage 
A group of showy plants for the background blooming 
profusely in late summer and fall. Should have full 
sun for best results. 
azurea —Long willowy stalks clothed in slender leaves and 
in late August terminating in a 12" spire of lovely bright 
blue flowers which keep for several days when cut. 6'. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
pitcher! —Similar to above but having flowers of very deep 
rich gentian-blue and blooming a little later. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
officinalis —Common sage, the leaves of which are used 
for seasoning. The flowers are also quite ornamental, 
being a good bright purple in long terminal spikes. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
ringens —Strong growing border plant 2i/4' tall with lovely 
sky blue flowers in midsummer. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
turkestanica superba —A strong growing and beautiful 
border plant with huge downy, pale green leaves and 
immense clusters of pink flowers and bracts. Striking 
and effective. 5'. 35c each 
virgata nemorosa —A very showy and effective border 
plant growing about 2' tall with deep blue flowers from 
May to October. Neat compact habit. 
30c each; 3 for 75c; doz. $2.50 
SANTOLINA (San-to-ly'-na)—Ground Cypress 
Shrubby perennials with aromatic foliage suitable for a 
sunny, well drained position in the border or rockery. 
Should be grown in masses. 
♦chamaecyparissus —Lovely finely cut silver-white foliage 
naturally forming a shapely little mound 10" tall and as 
broad. A fine subject for the rockery or for edging 
purposes. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.00 
SATUREIA (Sat-cu-ry'-a)—Savory 
♦pygmaea —A choice herb forming a refined little ever¬ 
green bush 6" tall and 4" across, surmounted by dainty 
lilac-pink flowers in midsummer. 35c each; 3 for 95c 
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