Lobelia Cardinal Flower [R][M] 3 
3843 Cardinalis Large blooms of flam¬ 
ing scarlet on long stems from July until 
September. Prefers moist soil and half¬ 
shade. Especially valuable for garden or 
border decoration. 2 to 3 ft. 
Pkt. 200; Vzz oz. 600; Vi6 oz. $1.00. 
Lychnis Campion EO 
Easily and quickly grown from seed and 
will bloom the first year if seed is sown 
early. Bright and cheerful in the garden 
and fine for cutting. 
3954 Arckwrightii Brilliant shades of 
orange, scarlet, and salmon-pink; June. 
IK ft. tall. Pkt. 150; Vs oz. 450. 
3853 Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross) 
Fiery scarlet; each individual blossom 
forms a Maltese Cross. June and July. 
Grows 2 ft. high. Pkt. 100; Va oz. 300. 
3863 Haageana Hybrids,Mixed Large 
blooms, 1 in. across, in shades of pink, 
rose, and scarlet. June and July. IK ft. 
Pkt. 150; V s oz. 450; Va °z. 750. 
Lythrum 
Purple Loose-strife [m] 3 
3838 Roseum superbum Bright rosy 
lilac flowers on stately spikes, 3 to 4 ft. 
tall. Blooms profusely from July until 
September. Delights in a slightly moist 
soil and half-shade. 
Pkt. 100; Va oz. 400; Vi oz. 70 0. 
Nepeta Ground Ivy [R] 
3968 Mussini Pretty upright spikes of 
lavender-blue flowers cover the neat lit¬ 
tle bushes from May until September. 
Both foliage and flowers are aromatic. 
Pkt. 150; Vi6 oz. 350; Vs oz. 600. 
Pentstemon 
Bearded Tongue 
Pyramidal spikes of gloxinia-like 
flowers from June to October. Strik¬ 
ing in the border. 2K ft. 
4059 Grandiflora Handsome, 
showy flowers of lilac-blue; very 
large and striking. Glaucous foliage. 
Pkt. 150; Vi6 oz. 400; Vs oz. 700. 
Physostegia 
American Heather 3 
False Dragonhead 
3862 Virginica gigantea Rosy 
lilac flowers resembling little snap¬ 
dragons on rigid, upright plants not 
unlike heather. Also known as 
“Obedient Plant” because the indi¬ 
vidual flowers may be placed at any 
angle or position and will remain as 
placed. July to September. Grows 
almost anywhere. 3 to 4 ft. 
Pkt. 100; Vs oz. 400; Va oz. 700. 
Platycodon 
Balloon or Bellflower [cl [0 
3857 Mariesii Large, deep violet- 
blue, bell-shaped flowers somewhat 
like campanulas. When in bud they 
are inflated like balloons. July until 
October. For border, cutting and 
rock garden. 1K ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vi 6 oz. 450; Vs oz. 750. 
Polyanthus 
(Primula veris elatior) [M][R] 
3859 Giant Mixed Very large 
flowers in clusters; orange, yellow, 
cream, white, pink, rose, crimson, 
lilac, purple, violet, etc. Excellent 
for beds, borders, and rock gardens. 
April and May. Grows in any soil 
or situation. 6 to 9 in. 
Pkt. 150; Vi6 oz. 400; Vs oz. 750. 
PdewtiaP Ttowete 
Lychnis chalcedonica Pkt. 100. 
Platycodon Mariesii Pkt. 150. 
Polyanthus, Giant Mixed Pkt. 150. 
Special Collection Offer 
12 Dwarf Hardy Perennial Flowers for Rock Garden 
or Border 
Alyssum saxatile compactum; Armeria formosa; Aubrietia hybrids; 
Campanula carpatica; Cerastium tomentosum; Dianthus plumarius, 
Single Mixed; Helianthemum mutabile; Heuchera hybrids; Iberissem- 
pervirens; Linum perenne; Saponaria ocymoides, and Tunica saxifraga. 
One pkt. each of these 12 separate varieties <r»i 
(12 pkts. in all, value $1.60) for only 
Primula 
—Hardy Primroses 
Beautiful early spring-flowering perennials with colorful blooms of varied 
forms. They prefer half-shade and rich, moist, but well-drained soil. Fine for 
edgings, borders, and rock gardens. 
3861 Auricula, Finest Mixed Many bright colors, including soft orange, 
copper-brown, and other pastel shades. The plants grow 6 in. tall and bloom 
during April and May. Flowers very fragrant. Pkt. 250; Vi 6 oz. 850; V&oz. $1.50. 
3692 Beesiana Glowing velvety purple 
flowers with a large yellow eye. A charming 
species with woolly leaves. April and May. 
15 to 18 in. Strong grower; free bloomer. 
Pkt. 350; Vi 6 oz. $1.00; Vs oz. $1.85. 
4014 Bullesiana Hybrids Beautiful flow¬ 
ers in rose, orange, carmine, and blue shades. 
Erect growing. 15 to 18 in. Effective when 
massed. Pkt.350; Vi6 oz. $1.00; Vs oz . $1.85. 
3860 Japcnica, Mixed Bears several 
whorls of flowers on stems 6 to 9 in. tall. 
Includes white, rose, pink, mauve and lav¬ 
ender. A mass of bloom in June. IK ft. 
Pkt. 150; Vi 6 oz. 400; Vs oz. 700. 
4071 Cashmiriana One of the finest 
primulas; flowers are a pleasing shade of 
lilac and borne in large round heads atop 
strong stems about 19 in. tall. Very early 
blooming. Highly recommended. 
Pkt. 350; 3 pkts. 900; Vsa oz. $1.50. 
4072 Florindae A late flowering primula, 
producing its large clusters of pendent bright 
yellow flowers from late June to late August. 
60 to 80 of these beautiful flowers have been 
borne on one plant. Strong growing; 3 to 
4 ft. tall. Pkt. 250; Vi6 oz. 750. 
Primula Cashmiriana Pkt. 350. 
Primula vulgaris Pkt. 150. 
3865 Vulgaris (True English Prim¬ 
rose) Large, canary-yellow, fragrant 
blooms, one flower to a stem, are borne 
profusely on compact, neat plants 6 
to 8 in. high. Flowers often appear 
before snow has gone. 
Pkt. 150; Vi 6 oz * 500; Vs oz - 850. 
4073 Pulverulenta Bloom in late 
spring and early summer. The white¬ 
stemmed clusters of rich ruby-crimson 
flowers are most attractive. Showy 
and very effective, especially when 
planted in masses. 2K ft. tall. 
Pkt. 250; 3 pkts. 600; Vis oz * $1.00. 
Veris (elatior). See Polyanthus, 
listed separately above. 
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