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PLANT 
EARLY 
ORDER 
EARLY 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
STOKESIA 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). A bulbous perennial 
with long spikes of purple and rosy purple 
flowers from July to September. Grows 5 feet 
tall, of which nearly 31/2 feet consists of the 
flower spike. A novel plant that attracts and 
commands attention. Very hardy. Will thrive 
on rather wet ground and in semi-shade. A 
background plant, effective in its display. 
Strong, 2-year bulbous roots, 10c each. 
LINUM Perenne (Blue Flax). A beautiful peren¬ 
nial of delicate foliage and pure blue flowers. 
A real border gem. Very adaptable for the 
rock garden as well. Grows lj /2 feet high and 
is simply covered with large, heavenly blue 
flowers of buttercup-like shape. Blooms almost 
the entire summer. Does well on any soil but 
seems to prefer that of sandy or light texture. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
LYCHNIS (Rose Campion; Jerusalem Cross). 
Handsome, hardy perennials of easy culture. 
Will thrive anywhere. 
L. Chalcedonica. Deep red flowers borne on large 
heads similar to verbena. Good for cutting, 
the border or garden. 2 feet. 2 -year plants, 
10 c each. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). A 
beautiful perennial plant, producing 
freely large spikes of handsome, tubular 
flowers in almost every shade and color. 
2 to 3 feet. Will thrive on any garden 
soil. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10 c each. 
PHLOX. The most appreciated of the 
perennials. It comes in bloom at a time 
when flowers are needed in the garden 
and keeps blooming until frost. Immense 
trusses of large flowers in all colors. Our 
stock comprises the best varieties grown 
and are all of medium height, about 2 to 
2j/2 feet. Phlox likes very heavy soil 
and plenty of manure. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
PLATYCODON (Japanese Balloon Flow¬ 
er). One of the best hardy perennials, 
bearing a profusion of large, dark blue, 
bell-shaped flowers the whole season. 
Fine for planting in borders or among 
shrubbery. Thrives in shade or sun. 
Grows 2 to 3 feet. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10 c each. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES. A brilliant mix¬ 
ture of scarlet-reds with large black 
blotches. May to June bloom. An “out¬ 
standing” addition to your garden gems. 
2 -year roots, 10c each. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). Hand¬ 
some, hardy perennial plants for the her¬ 
baceous border; flowers showy and excel¬ 
lent for cutting. Mixed colors, pink and 
red predominating. Blooms during May 
and June and grows about 2 to 2'/2 feet. 
Thrives in any soil but prefers the sun¬ 
light. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). These thrive every¬ 
where, giving a wealth of bloom. Unsurpassed 
for the border and garden. Fine for cutting. 
2 J /2 to 3 feet. Prefer the sun but will grow in 
semi-shade. 
R. purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large, 
showy, reddish purple flowers with dark brown 
disc. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Burbank’s 
origination. Extra large flowers of pure white 
on straight, erect stems, fine for cutting. Makes 
a dandy border plant. Thrives in any soil; 
needs little care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy per¬ 
ennials, producing all summer panicles of small 
flowers, which can be dried and used for winter 
bouquets. Unexcelled for the border and rock¬ 
ery. Very easy to grow and will thrive in semi- 
shady locations. 
S, latifolia. Large, deep blue flowers. Grows lJ /2 
to 2 feet. 
S. incana. Pinkish blue. Dwarf. Height 1 foot. 
The above in strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 
18 to 24 inches, bearing freely from July to 
October handsome, Centaurea-like blossoms, 
each measuring from 3 to 4 inches in diameter 
and deep blue in color. One of the most de¬ 
sirable plants for the hardy border; fine for 
cutting. Thrive in common garden soil and 
will do quite well in semi-shady locations, but 
best flowers in full sunlight. Strong, 2-year 
plants. 10c each. 
SWEET WILI.IAM. One of the finest hardy 
garden plants; of easy culture, thriving in any 
good garden soil. Plants grow about lj /2 feet 
high and form fine clumps. Produces fine 
effects in beds and borders. Blooms June and 
July. Wants full sun. Mixed colors. Strong, 
2 -year plants, 10c each. 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker). 
Large spikes of deep red and orange flowers 
borne on lily-like stems. Good for cutting. 
Fine for the border and around pools. Grows 
2 to 2 J /2 feet. Does well in sandy soil. Strong, 
2 -year plants, 10c each. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). An elegant hardy per¬ 
ennial of easy culture and free-flowering habit. 
Long spikes of blue flowers from July to Sep¬ 
tember. Resembles a miniature lilac. 
V. longifolia. Rich blue flowers, attaining 2 feet. 
V. spicata. Bright blue flowers. 18 inches. Fine 
for border and cutting. 
of these for only 10c. 
Strong, 2-year plants 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately perennial 
with swordlike fob'age and tail-branched spikes 
of large, creamy white flowers during June and 
July. Attains 6 feet. Fine planted as single 
specimens or around pools. Will thrive on 
poor sandy soil. Will d6 well in the shade. 
Strong, 3-year plants, 10c each. Must be from 
3 to 4 years old before blooming. Foliage is 
retained during winter and looks attractive 
among evergreens. a : 
TRITOMA 
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