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Lupines 
LUPINUS 
Lupine. Beautiful, stately perennials with bold spikes of pea-shaped flowers nm May and June. They 
like a warm, sheltered position in well-drained, light or medium, slightly acid soil. Space plants 10 
inches apart. Avoid lime but water thoroughly in dry weather. For other varieties see Annual List. 
Russell Green Seal Reselected. 20 seeds 25c; 65 seeds 65c; 150 seeds $1.25; 350 seeds $2.50 
This remarkable strain produces enormous, well-rounded, symmetrical, 3-foot spikes, closely set from top to bottom, 
with individual florets an inch across, all opening at one time. The 4-foot plants have attractive foliage. These come 
in extraordinary color combinations, many never seen before. Originator’s packets only. (Culture enclosed.) 
Polyphyllus. Each, pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 14 1b. 85c; Ib. $2.50 
Graceful spikes of pea-shaped flowers in May and June, on attractive plants 3 feet high. Blue, White, and Mixed. 
Polyphyllus, Rose. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; 14Ib. $1.35; Ib. $4 
Fine large flowers in a delightful shade. This is by far the prettiest color found in this strain, 
MYOSOTIS 
Forget-me-not. Dainty, freely produced flowers, most at home along stream banks but will thrive in 
moist shady borders. Spaced 6 imches apart, they are splendid in beds. For others see Annual List. 
Palustris. Pkt. 15c; Moz. 30c; 4oz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4Ib. $4.50; Ib. $13.50 
These are the true Forget-me-nots, with small, pale blue flowers in May and June, on plants 10 inches high. 
Palustris semperflorens. Pkt. 15ce; Yeoz. 30c; Woz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 4b. $4.50; Ib. $13.50 
Pretty sprays of small pale blue flowers, which continue from May until fall, on plants growing about 1 foot high. 
NEPETA 
Catmint. These are best planted 8 inches apart in masses. They like well-drained soil and sun. 
Mussini. ; Pkt. 15c; Woz. 30c; oz. 50c 
Small blue-lavender spikes above sheets of gray-green foliage from April to June. This is a very profuse-blooming 
edging plant 1 foot high and is often used in rock-gardens. 
PHLOX DECUSSATA 
These beautiful hardy border plants are most effective in the garden during Iate summer and early 
fall. They like deeply prepared and enriched, well-drained soil. Space the plants 10 inches apart. 
Never let them go to seed and never wet the plants when watering. Let the hose run slowly on the 
ground. This method prevents mildew. For Phlox Drummondi see Annual List. 
Tall Large-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; lg4oz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 1gIb. $4.50 
These come im a brilliant array of colors, make gorgeous displays, and will last for years. As the seed ts of slow and 
erratic germination, the seedlings from summer-sown seed may not appear until the following spring. Height 3 feet. 
Platycodon PHYSOSTEGIA 
grandiflora, Blue False Dragonhead. When spaced 12 inches apart they thrive in ordinary soil in sunny borders. 
Virginica. Pkt. 15c; Yeoz. 30c; 4oz. 50c; oz. $1.50 
Large dense, 3-foot bushes with terminal spikes of delicate lilac-pink tubular flowers, from July to September. 
Nepeta 
J Museini PLATYCODON 
; Chinese Bellflower. These thrive in a well-drained, sunny border, but do best if the border is slightly 
elevated. Set the silvery foliaged plants 8 inches apart and disturb as little as possible. 
Grandiflora, Blue. Pkt. 15c; oz. 25c; oz. 75c 
Deep blue, 3-inch bell-flowers with pointed recurved petals, m June and July on 20-inch spikes. Height 3 ft. 
PRIMULA 
Plant about 6 mches apart in damp, rich loam, with at least partial shade. Ideal for rock-gardens. 
Polyanthus, Monarch, Mixed. Pkt. 25c; js0z. $1; Moz. $1.75; loz. $3; oz. $9 
A new strain which forms its flowers in closely set bunches. The compact growth and solid form of the 
9-inch plants resist heavy spring rains and other adverse conditions. The flowers come in strong, vivid 
colors, and in soft art shades as well. Splendid when grown as cool greenhouse plants. 

Physostegia virginica 




Polyanthus, Giant Munstead, Mixed. , Pkt. 15c; js0z. 60c; oz. $1.65; oz. $5 
Bunch Primrose. The plants, 1 foot high, bear bunch-headed flowers in white and shades of yellow. 
Vulgaris. Pkt. 20c; y50z. 35c; oz. $1; oz. $3 
English Primrose. This delightful hardy variety shows its pale primrose-yellow flowers, one blossom to a stem, in 
great abundance in April and May. The 9-inch plants are ideal for shaded margins or shaded rock-gardens. 
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