fRADESCANTIA - Spiderwort 
James C. Weguelin Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $3 8.00 
New beautiful variety, free-flowering with porcelain-blue 
flowers from June until September. A worth-while plant which 
does well anywhere. Foliage decorative. 
Virginica Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.On 
Produces a succession of blue flowers all summer, on fleshy, 
blue-green stems about 18 inches high. A very fine plant for 
places where it is difficult to grow more delicate subjects, 
does well in shade and at the base of house or porch, where 
nothing else will grow. Good for the city garden. 
Virginica alba Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
A white-flowered form. 
TRILLIUM - American Wood-lily or Woke Robin 
Grandiflorum Three $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.00 
Excellent plants for shady positions in the hardy border, or 
in a sub-auuatic position. Large, pure white flowers in early 
spring. 12 to 18 inches high. 
TRITOMA - Torch Lily; Flame Flower; 
Red Hot Poker 
Goldmine Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A strong growing free-flowering new “Red Hot Poker” of 
unusual color. The many flowers produced in late summer on 
strong tall spikes are a delightful Havana color shaded pale 
yellow. This variety received a first certificate two years ago 
in Holland. It has done exceptionally well in our nursery and 
has proved quite hardy with the slightest protection. A fine 
striking plant for the border. 
Ffitzeri Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Hardy if given protection. In bloom from August to October 
with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a rich 
orange-scarlet. 
Ferry’s Hardy Hybrids Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
These are seedlings of various colors, ranging from pale yel¬ 
low to deep orange and are very showy; perfectly hardy. 
Towers of Gold Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
'Powers of Gold is unquestionably the finest and most worth 
while Tritoma introduced since Pfltzeri. Its bold, compact, 
rich yellow flowers are profusely produced. It is at its best in 
August and early September when good flowers are hard to 
get. Towers of Gold is particularly fine for cutting, and most 
impressive in the border. It is a really fine plant and should 
be in every garden where its stateliness and golden yellow 
color will make it one of the most outstanding subjects. 
TROLLIUS - Globeflower 
Europaeus, Gold Quelle Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A deep yellow flower with tall, rich golden stamens. A fine 
late flowering sort. 
Europaeus, I>emon Queen Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Free flowering strong growing plant. Flowers pale yellow, 
produced in abundance on stems about 2 feet high. 
Europaeus, Orange Globe Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Desirable free-flowering plants, producing their giant orange- 
yellow, buttercup-like blossoms on stems 1 to 2 feet high 
from May until August; succeeds admirably in the border in 
a half-shady position. 
Europaeus Superbus Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Same habit as Orange Globe with pale yellow blossoms. 
Eedebouri Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $ 18.00 
A magnificent variety of very deep orange color. Its great 
merit lies in its late flowering propensities. After other va¬ 
rieties have failed it is at its best. 
Fumilus Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A profuse blooming and easily grown dwarf variety, loves 
moist soil and does well near the pool or in low place in the 
rockery. The flowers are clear yellow on 12-inch stems. 
Choice Mixed Colors Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Dolors range from pale yellow to deep orange; on strong 
stems 2 feet high. Wonderful as cut flowers, and good in most 
locations. 
TUNICA - Cootflower 
♦Saxifraga Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers, produced all 
summer, about 6 inches high; for the rockery or border. 
♦Saxifraga rosea flore pleno Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Is a lovely double, pink variety. The rose-pink flowers art 
produced all spring and summer in great quantities which 
makes it a most valuable plant for the rock garden. 
VALERIANA - Centranthus; Garden Heliotrope 
*Coccinea Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Showy heads of old rose flowers in umbels on 12-inch stems 
just above the rich green foliage, are produced from June 
until October. A splendid plant for bold effects in the wall or 
rock garden; plants, if too large, may be severely cut back 
without damage. Total height about 2 feet. 
♦Coccinea alba Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
White form of the above. 
Officinalis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of rose- 
tinted white flowers during June and July, with delicious 
strong heliotrope odor. 3 to 4 feet high; loves a moist spot 
VERBASCUM - Mullein 
Cotswold Gem Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
This Verbascum received an Award of Merit when introduced 
a few years ago in Europe. Here it has proven to be an out¬ 
standing and beautiful plant for the border, blooming from 
July until the end of September. Its numerous flower spikes 
rise to a height of four feet and are covered with soft amber- 
colored flowers with sparkling purple centers. Do splendidly 
in poor soil and do not seem to mind hot, dry weather, although 
a colorful plant, splendidly adapted for our hot, dry summers. 
Cotswold Queen Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.On 
Similar to the above in growth, the flowers are deep rose- 
colored. 
Olympicum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Greek Mullein). The showiest of the entire family of more 
than thirty varieties. The foliage is silvery white, with 
leaves often 3 feet long. Flowers yellow, produced in quanti¬ 
ty for about three weeks in midsummer. Succeeds best in a 
dry situation. 3 to 5 feet. 
♦Fhoeniceuin, Wayside Gardens Hybrids 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
An excellent strain produced from a very superior grade of 
English Hybrids. Colors are most interesting, ranging from 
white, pink, rose, purple and bronze to brown; they grow 
about 18 inches high. 
VERBENA 
♦Canadensis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A creeping plant in bloom all summer. The flowers are 
purplish blue and always plentiful. Good for rock garden in 
warm, sunny place. 
Canadensis, Brilliant Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Of trailing and spreading habit, but producing a continuous 
supply of dazzling brilliant cerise flowers of most pleasing 
shade. Excellent in hot dry place and invaluable for constant 
summer bloom in the rock garden. 
Chamaedryfolia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A magnificent plant for sunny places in the border or rock 
garden. It is in bloom all summer and fall covered with daz¬ 
zling scarlet flowers of a brilliancy rarely seen in flowers. 
Height about 3 inches. Received an Award of Merit from The 
R.H.S. in England. 
VERONICA - Speedwell 
*Amethystina “Royal Blue” Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Beautiful spikes of rich gentian blue flowers. 10 to 15 inches 
June and July flowering. 
Blue Spires Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15 On 
Far superior to the well known Spicata. Growing two feel 
high, its lovely deep blue spikes show up well in the hardy 
border. The foliage is clean and plant is of bushy, upright 
habit and flowers throughout the early summer. A fine new 
introduction of real merit, and a plant which does withstand 
hot and dry weather without suffering. Altogether a very 
worth-while border plant. 
*Erica Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.0" 
A heather-like Speedwell with delicate pink flowers. June-July 
8 to 12 inches. 
*Incana Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Candida). 1 foot. July and August. A white, woolly plant 
flowers numerous; blue. Has good appearance, both in and out 
of bloom. Useful in rockery or for edging paths and flower 
beds. 
Eongifolia subsessilis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
2 feet. July to September. One of the handsomest blue-flow¬ 
ering plants. Perfectly hardy and increases in strength and 
beauty each year. Spikes completely studded with beautiful 
blue flowers; fine for cutting and one of the best plants for 
the hardy border. 
*Repens Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
1 to 2 inches. May and June. A useful rock or carpeting plan! 
with li^ht blue flowers. Not very hardy, we recommend 
Rupestris in its place. 
*Rupestris Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A fine rock plant growing 3 to 4 inches high; thickly matted, 
deep green foliage, hidden in early June under a cloud of 
bright blue flowers. Does well in light shade and is also a 
good ground cover for shrub borders. 
♦Rupestris flexuosa Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Prostrate creeping plant forming a solid carpet of green which 
in late April and early May is covered with pale blue flowers 
1 inch high. A-No. 1 rock plant. 
♦Rupestris, Heavenly Blue Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
The same habit as Rupestris or Rupestris alba; prostrate; 
does well in full sun or light shade. Lovely in the rockery or 
at base of shrubbery. Completely covered with heavenly blue 
flowers 'n late May or early June. 
♦Rupestris nana rosea Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Has same habit and flowers at same time as Rupestris nana 
The flowers, however, are mauve-pink. 
Spicata Three $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.on 
Long spikes of violet-blue flowers all summer; a very fine 
variety for the middle of the hardy border. For best results 
lift and divide every three years, and fertilize well with bone 
meal. Plant grows about 24 inches tall. 
Spicata alba Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Long spikes of snowy white flowers. 
Spicata rubra Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Rather misnamed because the flowers are a pinkish lavender 
and not red tinted as the name implies. Habit of plant is fine, 
erect and stately as well as very free-flowering. Excellent 
subject for in front of the border. 
True Blue Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25. 100 $12.00 
Literally covers itself with blossoms of intense blue. 12 inches 
June-July flowering. 
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