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PHLOX COLUMBIA 
(Plant Patent No. 118) 
A Wayside Gardens introduction of outstand¬ 
ing beauty. The Wayside Gardens Co. are the 
only growers of this Phlox in this country, but 
we have arranged to distribute them. It is a 
beautiful cameo-pink. 
Each 50c, Three $1.25, Dozen for $4.50. 
PYRETHRUM : Painted Daisy 
MIXED HYBRIDS. Foliage fine cut and attractive; 
solitary, daisy-like Dowers in all shades of rose, on 
long straight stems. 
Rose and Red Shades. 
ROSEMARY 
OFFICINALIS. An old favorite herb with a de¬ 
lightful fragrance. Flowers light blue. 2 ft. tall. 
Dry location. 
E. I. FARRINGTON—Bright salmon-pink shading 
to soft pink. Light eye. 
INDEPENDENCE. Large; early; white. 
MISS LINGARD. This grand white variety is one 
of the most popular sorts grown. It grows about 2 
feet high and starts to bloom in May, continuing to 
flower until late in October. 
MRS. JENKINS. The best all-around pure white. 
Blooms early and gives a showy display. M. 
PAINTED LADY. Silver pink, shaded salmon and 
cherry red eye. 
SIR EDWIN LANDSEER. Bright crimson. 
VON HOCKBERG—Brilliant red. 
MIXED PHLOX. 
PHLOX—DIVARICATA : Blue Phlox 
CANADENSIS. One of our native species, which 
is worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom, 
early in April, and continuing 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 to use. 
PHLOX SUBULATA : Moss Pinks 
^LILACINA. A strong growing, creeping variety 
suitable for bold masses in the rockery; completely 
covered with pale blue flowers in May; the foliage is 
lovely in winter. 
*ROSEA. Rose-pink. Fine for covering banks; 
thrives in hot, dry situations, and blooms profusely. 
ATROPURPUREA—Deep Pink. 
PHYSOSTEGIA : False Dragonhead 
VIRGINICA, VIVID. This is a new dwarf variety 
about 20 inches high, and a great improvement over 
the first two mentioned. It blooms 3 weeks later 
than the others, the flowers are a deeper pink; much 
larger and better, lasting a long time when cut. 
20 c each; $2.00 dozen. 
PLATYCODON : Chinese Bellflower 
GRANDIFLORA. Large, showy, deep blue flowers 
on 20-inch spikes are produced all summer. A 
splendid plant for the hardy border. 
PRIMULA : Primrose 
Spring flowering, shade and moisture loving 
plants, suitable for shady parts of the rock garden 
or for naturalizing near the border of woods. The 
types we offer have a broad range of color. 
^VULGARIS. The true old English Primrose^with 
pale yellow flowers. Often spoken of as Old -fashioned 
Cowslips. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
RUDBECKIA : Coneflower 
GOLDEN GLOW. One of the most popular hardy 
plants. Grows 6 feet high, producing masses of 
large, double, golden yellow flowers, shaped like a 
cactus dahlia. 
NEWMANI—Dwarf Black Eyed Susan. Dark 
orange-yellow flowers, with black centers; valuable 
for cutting. 2 to 3 feet. 
PURPUREA (Giant Purple Coneflower). Most at¬ 
tractive purple flowers, with a very large, brown, 
cone-shaped center. Blooms from July to October. 
3 feet high; a splendid plant for the border. 
SALVIA : Meadow Sage 
AZUREA. A Rocky Mountain species. Grows 3 to 
4 feet high, producing, during August and Septem¬ 
ber, pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion. 
PITCHERI. Similar to Azurea, but of more branch¬ 
ing habit; large flowers of a rich gentian blue color, 
and one of the most admired plants by the many 
visitors to our nurseries during the early autumn. 
3 to 4 feet. 20c each; $2.00 dozen. 
OFFICINALIS. Old-fashioned garden sage. 
SAPONARIA : Soapwort 
*OCYMOIDES SPLENDENS. Pretty prostrate 
border and rockery plant; flowers rosy pink, pro¬ 
duced in great quantities just above the foliage in 
late May and early June. 
Primrose Vulgaris 
