Hardy Perennials and Biennials—continued 
Per Pkt 
PENTSTEMON. Handsome, half hardy, 
perennial plants, growing about 2 feet high 
and are effective for bedding and borders. 
The flowers Eire bell shaped or tubular, 
about 2 inches long and are borne on long, 
graceful spikes. The colors cover a wide 
range and include white, pink, rose, purple, 
etc. Plants will bloom first year if started 
early. 15c 
PHLOX (Decussata). Hardy plants pro¬ 
ducing large heads of showy flowers, 3 feet. 
Mixed Colors . 10c 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower). 
Grandiflora Blue. Plants, 2 feet tall, bear 
large, deep blue bell shaped flowers, bloom¬ 
ing from July until frost . 15c 
POLYANTHUS (Primula Elatior). Early 
spring free-flowering plants, fine for either 
pot or outdoor culture; 6 inches. 
Choice Mixed. 10c 
POPPY (Papaver). 
Orientate. True orange-scarlet oriental 
poppy 3 feet tall. Very striking. 10c 
Mrs. Perry. Flowers large, delicate shrimp 
pink. Plants vigorous and well foliated. .. 15c 
Mixed. An excellent mixture of shades 
of pink and red. 10c 
Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). A 
hardy perennial 12 inches tall with graceful 
fern-like, bright green foliage. Flowers 
dainty, delicate, of appealing shades of yel¬ 
low, orange and rose. An excellent mixture. 10c 
Coonara Pink. Lovely large, beautiful 
flowers of delicate pink shades. Excellent 
for rockeries . 15c 
Iceland Yellow Wonder. (All America Special 
Mention 1937). A gorgeous new Giant Ice¬ 
land Poppy. The plants are large, vigorous 
and strong, producing many, extra large 
rich yellow flowers. This is worthy of spe¬ 
cial attention in the perennial garden. 15c 
A. S. & L. Iceland Mixture. 10c 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant). An 
ornamental plant, forming dense bushes 
about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright 
orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which 
can be cut and dried for winter bouquets .. 10c 
PIIYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon Head). A 
beautiful, hardy vigorous perennial, 4 feet 
tall, producing a wealth of showy rosy lilac 
flowers. Thrives in moist, semi-shaded 
areas . 10c 
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Painted 
Daisy). Hardy perennial, bearing large 
Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from 
white to deep red, with bright yellow centers. 10c 
Pyrethrum Hybridum (Painted Daisy) 
Per Pkt. 
SHASTA DAISY. 
Alaska. The most popular of the hardy 
daisies. Plants 2V 2 feet tall. Flowers very 
large, pure white with small yellow centers. 10c 
Giant Double Shasta Daisy. This is a very 
decided departure from the Giant Single 
Alaska Shasta Daisy. The flowers are large 
and are carried on long wiry stems. A very 
delightful perennial. 15c 
RUDBECKIA (Cone-Flower). Robust- 
growing plants, very popular for border 
decoration. 
Newmanii. Golden yellow with black cen¬ 
ter . 15c 
SALVIA FARINACEA. This half hardy 
perennial, 3 ft. tall, produces, above a dense 
tuft of leaves, tall slender spikes ringed 
with small, tubular, dusty blue florets. De¬ 
sirable for cutting . 15c 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. An old fash¬ 
ioned favorite, producing large, lavender 
blue flowers on long stems from June to 
September. Plants 2 feet tall. 15c 
STATICE (Sea Lavender). Beautiful 
hardy perennial, free flowering and of easy 
culture in poor soils and dry situations; 
when dried can be used in winter bouquets. 
2 feet tall. 
Choice Mixed . 10c 
Allen, Sterling and Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
