SEMPERVIVUM. Houseleek. These curious and interesting plants 
are ideal rock-garden plants and very useful for tmbedding in old 
rock walls, for border and carpet bedding plants. They succeed 
well in any garden soil and will thrive even in sandy wastes. 
Alberti. Very similar to Braunt. 
Arachnoideum. Small cob-webbed Houseleek. 
Brauni. Attractive bronze-tipped leaves. 
Doellianum. Small rosettes of hairy leaves tinted red. Bright red 
flowers. Very effective in mass planting. 
Fauconnetti. Similar in color to Brauni, but finer and more delicate. 
Funcki. Green-tipped, brown rosettes in great numbers. 
Globiferum. Flattened rosettes of gray-green leaves lightly 
tipped with brown; pale yellow flowers. 
Tectorum. Hen and Chickens; Common Houseleek. 
Triste. Upper part bright reddish brown. 
All Sempervivums, 20c each; 3 for 50c. Large clumps, 50c each 
SILENE orientalis. Caichfly. RB. An upright-growing hardy 
perennial with bright red flowers. Good for border and rock- 
garden. Thrives in any garden. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Schafta. Autumn Catchfly. RB. A trailing species with masses of 
rosy purple flowers in late summer, until frost. One of the most 
colorful things for the off season. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
*SISYRINCHIUM angustifolium. Blue-eyed Grass. R. Although 
this plant is usually considered to be a form of grass, it Is, in fact, 
a tiny member of the iris family. With its pretty tufted habit of 
growth it delights in sunny fields and hillsides. Starry blue flow- 
ers from May to July. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
*SMILACINA racemosa. False Solomon’s-Seal. S. 2 to 3 ft. A 
native perennial herb, best adapted to the wild garden. Greenish 
white flowers in long racemes. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
SNOWDROPS (Ornithogalum umbellatum). RS. 6 to 8 in. A hardy 
bulbous herb of the lily family. Round bulbs should be planted 
m fall but may also be planted in early spring. Star-like white 
flowers in clusters. Prefer sandy leaf-mold. 3 for 25c; 65c per doz. 
SPIRAEA filipendula hexapetala. B. Dark green, fern-like 
foliage with feathery plumes of white flowers on 15-inch stems. A 
very charming little plant easily grown. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Filipendula ulmaria variegata. Immense heads of fragrant, 
cream-colored flowers. Foliage beautifully variegated green and 
white. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
STATICE latifolia. Sea-Pink; Sea-Lavender. RBC. A useful hardy 
plant for border and rock-garden. Tufts of leathery leaves from 
which rise immense airy heads of tiny purple-blue flowers. Valu- 
able for cutting; keep their color when dried. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
*STOKESIA cyanea. Stokes Aster. BO. 15 in. A charming native 
perennial from the southeastern part of the United States. Erect, 
branching plant. Flowers rich blue, in 4-inch clusters. Requires 
light, rich soil. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
THALICTRUM. Meadow-Rue. Tall-growing, hardy, native 
perennials. Some are very decorative in border and others most 
charming when naturalized in wild garden. Finely cut foliage. 
*Adiantifolium. Maidenbair Meadow-Rue. RB. Foliage closely 
resembles maidenhair fern. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
*Aquilegifolium. RB. Graceful foliage. Rosy purple flowers in 
June. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
Dipterocarpum. B. 3 to 4 ft. A plant of strong growth. Flowers 
charming shade of liJac-mauve in graceful sprays in Aug., Sept. 
30c each; 3 for 75c. 
*Glauca. RB. Grayish blue foliage with yellow flowers borne on 
4-foot stems. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
*Polygamum. RB. Native species growing very tall in damp, open 
meadows. Naturalize in edge of bog-garden. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
THYMUS Serpyllum. Mother of Thyme; Creeping Thyme. The 
Creeping Thymes are indispensable for carpeting hot, dry spots 
in rock-gardens and for planting between flagstones. 
Albus. TR. Forms dense mats of dark green foliage covered with 
clouds of white flowers. A fine creeper to run over rocks. 20c 
each; 3 for 50c. 
Coccineus. TR. Similar to Albus. Presents a most delightful 
sight when covered with crimson flowers. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Lanuginosus. Woolly Thyme. TR. Gray-green woolly foliage with 
very fragrant pink flowers. 20c each; 3 for 50c. a ; 
Splendens. TR. A very hardy and rapid grower with bright pink 
flowers. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
*TRADESCANTIA bracteata. Spiderwort. RS. A very attractive 
border plant with blue flowers in May. Will bloom again in late 
summer. Easily grown full sun or part shade. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
TRILLIUM. Wake-Robin. Beautiful woodland plants, growing 
naturally in moist soil rich in humus. They are easily transplanted 
and this is best done in late summer when plant has died down. 
May also be successfully planted in early spring before new 
growth takes place. Fine for naturalizing in colonies in woods. 
*Cernuum. Nodding Trillium. RS. 1% ft. White, nodding flow- 
ers on recurved stalks, often under foliage. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
*Erectum. RS. Varying in color from white to pink, brownish red 
and maroon. 20c each; 3 for 50c. , 
*Grandiflorum. RS. Perhaps the most desirable of the species. 
Large white flowers changing to rose-pink. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 
$5.00 per 100. Jumbo-size bulbs, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
*Recurvatum. RS. 1 ft. Brown-purple flowers. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
*Stylosa. Rose Trillium. RS. A late-blooming strain with pale pink 
flowers. 30c each; 3 for 75c; $15.00 per 100. : 
*Undulatum. Painted Trillium. RS. One of the most beautiful 
of the species. The gracefully recurved, wavy-edged white petals 
are striped with crimson. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
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TRITOMA Pfitzeri Hybrids. Red-hot Poker. R. Showiest of all 
Tritomas. Immense spikes of bright scarlet and orange. A won- 
derful border plant blooming profusely in late summer. Should 
be well covered in winter or better still, taken to cellar and stored 
in sand. Well worth the extra winter care. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
TROLLIUS, Devonshire. Globe-Flower. M. Like all Trolltus this 
variety requires moist soil conditions. Where these are present, 
it Is easily grown in the open garden. Large yellow flowers re- 
sembling buttercups from May to August. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
Europzeus. M. A very free-blooming Trollius with yellow flow- 
ers. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
Ledebouri. M. A range of various-colored flowers. 35c each; 
3 for 90c. 
TUNICA Saxifraga. Coat-Flower. RB. 6 to 10 m. Hardy peren- 
nial with delicate wiry stems and rosy lavender flowers. Fre- 
quently used for edging or border. Will grow im any garden. 
25c each; 3 for 60c. 
*UVULARIA perfoliata. Wood Merrybell. RM. An erect-growing 
perennial having clasping, stemless leaves and graceful, drooping 
yellow flowers. Best for wild garden and thrives in shady, rich, 
moist woods. 15c each; 3 for 40c. 
VERONICA. Speedwell. A species of plants highly useful and 
decorative in the border and rock-garden. Hardy, free-flowering 
and thrive in open, sunny locations and in light shade. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Clump Speedwell. RBC. Long racemes of 
deep lavender-blue flowers. Useful for perennial border and cut- 
ting. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
Pectinata. RB. A prostrate white hairy perennial with small- 
toothed leaves and deep blue, white-eyed flowers in profusion. 
Beautiful ground-cover plant. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
Rupestris, Heavenly Blue. RB. Long racemes of blue flowers. 
20c each; 3 for 50c. 
VINCA alpina. RS. A rare strain with lighter green foliage than 
Minor and double red flowers. 35c each; 3 for 90c. 
Minor. Creeping Myrtle. RS. Trailing, hardy evergreen; stems thin 
and wiry. Excellent ground-cover for shade. 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
VIOLA. Violets. Violets can be used to great advantage in every 
flower-garden, and there are few plants, indeed, which will pro- 
duce as many flowers and over as long a period as some of the 
Violets. They succeed best in deep, rich, well-drained soils in a 
partially shaded or cool, moist situation. 
Blanda. Sweet-scented White Violet. B. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Canadensis. B. Large white flowers. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Cornuta, Jersey Gem. BRC. A peerless Violet that blooms from 
April until late autumn. Rich, deep violet color, long stems, and 
a delightful fragrance. Fine for cutting. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
Large clumps 40c. 
Cucullata. Blue Violet. B. A beautiful variable species. Light 
blue to deep purple. Flowers in profusion in moist, shady situa- 
tion. 3 for 30c; 10 for 75c. 
Cucullata. Long-stemmed Blue Violet. B. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Missouriensis. White Violet. B. 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Odorata. Sweet English Violet. B. Flowers very fragrant. 3 for 
60c; 10 for $1.60. 
Odorata, Rosina. B. Charming Iittle, fragrant, rosy magenta- 
violet flowers. 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Palmata. B. Long, heart-shaped Jeaves. Bright light blue flowers. 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.60. 
Pedata. Birds-foot Violet. B. Flowers blue, violet or purple with 
bright orange eye. 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.00. 
Pedata bicolor. B. One of the loveliest little flowers in our entire 
list. Two upper petals deep violet-purple with three lower petals 
of very pale blue. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
Pubescens. Downy Violet. B. Yellow flowers. 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.60. 
Spring Messenger. B. Large blue flowers. One of the earliest to 
bloom. 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.60. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. BRO. Large rosettes of 
evergreen leaves with big spikes of showy, creamy white flowers in 
July. Require a rich, well-drained soil and sunny Jocation. Large 
plants, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
Glauca. Same as above, with bluish green leaves. 25c each; 
3 for 60c. 
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