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MARGUERITE 
■(Protect from frost until established) 
A half-hardy perennial shrub in bloom all year round and 
requiring very little water. 
WHITE or YELLOW—4-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; 
doz., $2.50. 
MERTENSIA— Virginia Blue Bells 
VIRGINICA—A spring flowering perennial, growing about 
1 to 1% feet high, with blue, funnel-formed flowers in 
nodding clusters; reddish purple in bud but when the 
flowers open they change to a lovely gentian blue. In 
bloom from April to June; requires a partially shaded po¬ 
sition and moist soil. 4-inch pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; 
doz., $2.50. 
MESEMBRYAXTHEMUM— ice Plant 
(Protect from frost until established) 
These are much used for planting in rockeries and on em¬ 
bankments where there is a scarcity of water. They make 
a gorgeous sight when in bloom. 
♦AUREUM—Shrubby with large bright orange flowers. 
3-inch pots. Doz., 50c; postpaid, 60c; 100, $3.50. 
BLANDUM CURVIFLORUM—A narrow leaved variety with 
large white flowers tinged pink. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
*FLORIBUNDUM—Small lavender-pink flowers with very 
narrow foliage. The most popular variety for covering 
banks. From flats. Doz., 50c; postpaid, 60c; 100, $2.75. 
^SPECTABILE—Large bright rose colored flowers with 
coarse foliage. Trailing habit; suitable for banks. Doz., 
50c; postpaid, 60c; 100, $3.50. 
*BROWNII—A narrow leaved variety growing 1 foot high 
or more, and much branched; flowers orange changing to 
various shades of rose, with petals % inch long. Suitable 
for the rock garden and dry situations. 3-inch pots. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
^NEPETA AU SSI.M 
A hardy dwarf compact perennial, producing clouds of 
light blue flowers from May to September. Makes a fine 
permanent edging and an excellent rock plant; 10 inches 
high when in bloom. 3-inch pots. • Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; 
■doz., $2.00. 
* OENOTHERA —Evening Primrose 
MISSOURIENSIS—A low species with prostrate or ascend¬ 
ing branches. Solitary yellow flowers often 5 inches 
across. Blooms profusely from June to August; 10 inches 
high. Good for rock garden or border. 3-inch pots. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
PANSY, GENEVA GIANTS 
The finest giant flowered strain. Young plants from flats. 
Doz., 35c; 50c postpaid; 100, $2.50, postpaid within 3rd zone. 
^PLUMBAGO LARPENTAE 
An excellent rock plant for fall bloom. Flowers intense 
deep Plumbago-blue. Thrives in sun or light shade. 3-inch 
pots. Each, 25c; 8 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
POPPY, ICELAND— Papaver nudieaule 
The plant is of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green 
fernlike foliage, from which spring, throughout the entire 
season, a profusion of beautiful cup-shaped flowers on slen¬ 
der leafless stems 1 foot high. 
ORANGE/ YELLOW or PINK SHADES—3-inch pots. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
POPPY, ORIENTAL —Papaver 
orientale 
A charming summer flowering hardy plant, producing nu¬ 
merous leafy stems about 2 y 2 feet high, with large, showy 
flowers, having a conspicuous black blotch on each petal. 
BEAUTY OF LIVERMERE—A dark crimson with a black 
blotch. Said to be the finest of its color. Long blooming. 
OLYMPIA—The earliest variety to bloom, having flame 
scarlet flowers slightly smaller than the other varieties. 
ORANGE—Large orange flowers with a black blotch at the 
base of each petal. 
ORIENTALE—Tremendous blooms of crimson-scarlet with 
large purple-black blotches at the base. Good blooming 
qualities. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE—A delicate shade of sal¬ 
mon-pink. Large flowers on good stems. 
3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
PHLOX, HARDY— Snmmei* Perennial 
Phlox 
Ready in November. Prices are postpaid. 
Hardy Phlox thrive in soil which has been deeply enriched. 
They require plenty of water during the summer months, 
and in hot climates should have light shade. 
PHLOX COLUMBIA 
Plant Patent No. 118 
Delicate cameo pink with a faint blue shading at 
the center; the finest light pink phlox ever introduced. 
Secondary flower spikes issue from each leaf joint, 
continuing the display after the main flower head has 
passed. 
In addition to exceptional vigor, Phlox Columbia 
also does well in hot, dry climates. 
50c each; $1.25 for 3; $2.50 for 5; $4.00 for 12. 
The following: 30c each; 75c for 3; $2.50 for 12. 
AFRICA—Large, well shaped trusses of bright carmine-red 
florets with blood red eye. A strong grower, and mildew 
resistant 
CAROLINE VANDENBURG—True lavender-blue without 
magenta shading. Large, individual flowers. 
COUNT ZEPPELIN—Very large, pure white flowers with a 
distinct vermilion red eye. A bright, clean combination, 
and a favorite variety. 
DAILY SKETCH—Very large, salmon-pink florets with a 
crimson eye. A magnificent Phlox, growing about 3% 
feet high and producing large, well-formed trusses. 
E. I. FARRINGTON—Attractive bright salmon-pink, shad¬ 
ing to soft pink. Of vigorous growth and good for cutting. 
ENCHANTRESS—Large, bright salmon-pink florets with a 
dark eye. A strong grower, glossy green foliage. 
ETHEL PRITCHARD—A strong growing Phlox of a de¬ 
lightful French-mauve color. 
JULES SANDEAU—Brilliant pink, although dwarf in habit 
of growth, it produces large trusses and flowers freely. 
LEO SCHLAGETER—Large, full trusses of glowing scarlet; 
a brilliant and beautiful Phlox. It grows about 3 feet 
high; is free flowering and early. 
P. D. WILLIAMS—Soft rose-pink with darker center; the 
buds and reverse of petals rosy-red. Enormous flowers 
in pyramidal trusses. 
RIJNSTROOM—A strong growing Phlox producing many 
large trusses of bright rose-pink florets. 
VON LASSBURG—Pure white, midseason variety. Tall and 
very free flowering; splendid for the back of the border. 
* PHLOX SUBULATA —Moss Pink 
A spring flowering plant with pretty moss-like evergreen 
foliage which during the flowering season (April and May) 
is hidden under masses of bloom. An excellent plant for 
the rockery. 
VIVID—New deep rose variety; the best of the type. 
WHITE—Pure white. 
Each of above; Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
* POTENTILLA —Cinquefoil 
NEPALENSIS ROXANA—A hardy perennial border plant 
with Strawberry-like foliage. Flowers are brilliant sal¬ 
mon with darker veins. Related to Geum. 18 inches high. 
3-inch pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
PRIMROSE —Primula 
* AURICULA—The Primrose of the Alps. Forms rosettes of 
thick leaves. Flowers variously colored; fragrant. 3-inch 
pots. Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 
POLYANTHUS VERIS—See “Perennial Bedding Plants.” 
PYRETHRUM ROSEUM 
IMPROVED SINGLE HYBRIDS—A hardy perennial bear¬ 
ing large Cosmos-like flowers with bright yellow centers: 
blooms in May and June and again in the fall and is one 
of the most graceful and long-lasting cut flowers; 2 feet. 
A re-selected strain with rose and pink shades predomi¬ 
nating, with some reds and very few white. Clumps. 
Each, 30c; 3 for 75c; doz., $2.50. 
REHMANNIA ANGULATA 
A half-hardy herbaceous perennial with beautiful large 
rosy purple Gloxinia-like flowers. Suitable for pot culture 
or outdoors in a sheltered situation. 3 feet tall. 3-inch 
pots. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
RUDBECKIA —Cone Flower 
PURPUREA GRAjjXDIFLORA (Purple Cone Flower)—Large, 
handsome crimson-purple flowers with dark central disc. 
3 feet tall. Pot grown. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c; doz., $2.00. 
