Physalis Gigantea 
VARIOUS PHLOX SPECIES 
^'Anioena Three S0.95, Doz. $3.00^ 100 $18.00 
This is one of 1he best varieties for carpeting the ground, the rockery or 
the border. It grows but 4 inches high, and in the spring is a sheet of 
rich bright pink tiowers. Likes sun. 
'^Arendsi, Inga Three $1.50^ Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Phlox Arendsi ore a result of crossing Phlox Divoricoto and Phlox Pani- 
culata. The most remarkable result is that they flower from early spring 
until late in the autumn. There are several varieties all more or less alike. 
Inga, offered here, is soft orchid-lavender. About 10 inches high, 
suited for front of border in light shade or sun. 
■‘'Divaricata canadensis Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
One of our native species, worthy of extensive planting, blooms from 
early in April through May, with large, fragrant, lavender flowers on 
stems 10 inches high. In spring this plant is sold in pots to insure best 
results; in fall field-grown plants are best. Likes shade. 
=i=Ovata Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Carolina). Bright rosy red flowers in great quantities on 12-inch stems 
during June and July, good for the rockery in full sun. 
Phlox Subulata Atropurpurea 
Dainty Phlox Subulata, Vivid 
Phlox Arendsi, Inga 
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PHYSALIS - Winter-Cherry or Chinese Lanterns 
A perennial noteworthy for its large, showy calyces, which are attrac¬ 
tive for drying for winter decoration. 
Culture. They will succeed in good, ordinary soil and in sun or light 
shade. Best grown in a colony by themselves. Plant in autumn or 
spring, 12 inches apart. Gather the stems as soon as the calyces are 
fully colored. 
Francheti Three $0.85, Doz. $2.15, 100 $15.00 
An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, forming dense bushes 
about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright orange-scarlet, lantern¬ 
like fruits, which, when cut, will last all winter. 
Gigantea Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A much improved Francheti with fruits almost twice the size. 
Monstrosa Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
The richly colored small fruits of this variety are curiously twisted, but 
occur in great profusion. Most artistic for winter decorations. 
PHYSOSTEGIA - False Dragonhead 
Handsome plants for the sunny border or the wild garden, of easy culture. 
The flowers are borne in terminal spikes or branching racemes from 
July to September. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil in groups in sunny borders. Plant 
in autumn or spring, 12 inches apart, and divide and replant every 
second year, as the roots are of spreading habit. 
Virginica Three $0.9S^ Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Forms large clumps 3 to 4 feet high, bearing long spikes of delicate pink 
flowers in July and August. 
Virginica alba Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Pure white. 
Virginica, Vivid Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
This is a new dwarf variety about 20 inches high, and a great improve¬ 
ment over the first two mentioned. It blooms three weeks later than the 
others, the flowers are a deeper pink; much larger and better, lasting a 
long time when cut. 
Summer Glow Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Towering stems often exceeding 4 feet, terminating in colorful spikes 
18 inches in length; similar to the parent, "Gigantea," but of a rosy 
crimson color that is altogether attractive and far more effective. 
A splendid background or cut-flower variety. It will supersede the older 
kind. Height 4 feet. In full flower mid-August. 
Rosy Spire Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Similar to the above but a shade deeper in color. Somewhat more com¬ 
pact in its inflorescence. It resembles the rosy crimson parent, "Vivid," 
but attains a height of 3 to 31/2 feet and is decidedly colorful In mid- 
September 
PHYTEUMA 
Phyteuma are closely related to the Campanula and are used in borders 
and rock gardens freely in Europe. Here they are only slightly known. 
Most all are shades of blue. 
Culture. They thrive in ordinary garden soil in border or rock garden 
and withstand hot and dry weather unusually well. Plant in spring or fall, 
eight inches apart. 
Scheuchzerl Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
(Horned. Rampion). A delightful Campanula-like plant with dark green, 
leathery, small heart-shaped leaves. Its dark blue bulbous flowers are 
most attractive, growing about 15 to 18 inches tall. A fine, unusual 
border plant. 
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