PRIMROSES 
FOR SPRING BEAUTY 
Hardy Phlox, continued 
Phlox Arendsi, Louise. An almost ever- 
blooming variety with pale lilac blooms 
having a light carmine eye. Plants of low, 
spreading habit, very useful for edgings 
and for mass effects. 1 ft. May. 
Phlox subulata Camlaensis. ® The 
finest of the Subulata or Moss Pink 
types. A mass of large, lovely soft 
salmon-pink in spring, it also repeats 
in fall with another heavy crop of 
flowers. Splendid, compact growth, 
never becoming ragged like the olcl 
types. 6 in. April, May. $1 for 3, 
$2.50 for 10, $22 per 100.' 
Phlox divaricata. ® Large, fragrant 
lavender flowers. Combines well with 
tulips. 10 in. May. 
P. suffruticosa, Miss Lingard. Flowers 
pure white, with pale pink centers. 2 ft. 
May-Oct. 
PENTSTEMON barbatus Torreyi. 
Beard-Tongue. Tall spikes of brilliant 
scarlet flowers. A most charming border 
plant. 4 ft. June—Aug. 
P. Digitalis. Long spikes of purplish white 
blooms with purple throats. 2 to 3 ft. 
June, July. 
PHYSALIS Bunyardi (P. Alkekengi). 
Chinese Lantern. A much-improved form 
with extremely large, glowing orange-red 
pods. Cut and dried, it is used extensively 
in winter bouquets. 
PHYSOSTEGIA, Vivid (P. virginiana 
grandiflora). 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. \}/2 ft- 
Primula cachemiriana 
PULMONARIA. These are among the first 
plants to flower in tlie spring. They have 
a charm all their own, and in these two 
varieties 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. 
Platycodon 
BALLOON FLOWER 
I'ree-flowering perennials of 
erect habit with interesting bal¬ 
loon-shaped buds and star-shaped 
flowers. One of the most beautiful 
plants of the hardy border. 2 ft. 
June, July. 
Platycodon grandiflorum. Deep 
blue. Strong branching habit. 
P. grandiflorum album. White 
variety of the above. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentae {Cera- 
tostigma plumhaginoides). ® 
Blue Leadwort. One of the finest 
dwarf, spreading plants for the 
rockery and the border. Deep 
blue flowers. Very attractive 
in the fall because of the reddish 
brown leaves. 6 to 12 in. Aug., 
Sept. 
POTENTILLA tridentata. ® A 
different ground-cover we highly 
recommend for shady spots under trees or 
shrubbery. The small, dark, glossy, ever¬ 
green foliage backgrounds clusters of 
white flowers, making an attractive dense 
mat in a short time. 6 in. 
P. verna nana. ® Very fine rock-plant. 
Compact, low growing, forming a dense 
mass covered with large yellow flowers. 
Very early. 4 to 6 in. April, May. 
POTERIUM obtusum (Sanguisorba obtusa). 
Japanese Burnet. Crimson flowers in spikes 
3 inches long, nodding at tips. 3 ft. June, 
July. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
P. obtusum album. White variety of the 
above. 
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 
evergreens and shrubs. They like rich soil 
with plenty of moisture. 
Prices unless otherwise noted: 
3 of one variety.$0 85 
10 of one variety. 2 30 
100 of one variety.20 00 
PLEASE NOTE: When only one plant of 
a variety is ordered, the price is 30 cts. 
Geranium 
ibericum 
platypetalum. 
See page 34 
P. Auricula. ® A well-known and loved 
garden plant with fragrant flowers in vari¬ 
ous colors. 4 to 5 in. Early April, May. 
P. cachemiriana. ® Large, globular heads 
of lavender-purple flowers on strong stems. 
12 to 15 in. April, May. 
P. cachemiriana alba. ® White form of 
the above. 
P. japonica. ® Flowers vary from crimson 
to pink and nearly white, in whorls on long 
stems. Grows well beside streams. 
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, 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 it.self. 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. 
P., Wanda. ® Compact tufts of crisp green 
leaves and large crimson-purple flowers 
with yellow eyes, on 4-inch stems. Pro¬ 
fuse bloomer for several weeks. Does best 
in moist shade. 4 to 5 in. May. 50 cts. 
each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
A1 Primulas, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100, except where noted 
Primula polyantha 
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