SPIRAEA (Spy-ree’-a)——Meadow Sweet 
Delightful herbaceous plants for a moist situation in sun 
or shade forming large clumps with many stalks of 
feathery fragrant flowers in broad loosely built heads. 
One of the “must haves.” 
aruncus—Graceful plumes of lacelike, creamy-white flow- 
ers in large spires on strong canes 4’ tall. The large 
pinnate leaves are very ornamental all season. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
*filipendula hexapetala—Deep green fern-like foliage form- 
ing a 4” mat with slender wiry stems 15” tall of deep 
cream flowers showing a pink reverse. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
*filipendula fl. pl.—A little more dwarf than the above and 
very double flowers. A well established clump in full 
bloom is one of the daintiest things imaginable. 
35c each; 3 for 95c 
palmata elegans—An exquisite shade of glowing, deep 
salmon-pink flowers in large branching heads freely 
produced on 4’ stalks. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
ulmaria fl. pl—Immense heads of wonderfully fragrant 
cream-colored double flowers on strong 4’ canes, scent- 
ing the whole garden in July. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
venusta (Martha Washington Plume)—Delightful rosy car- 
mine flowers in well formed 10” heads blooming between 
palmata and ulmaria make this a most desirable border 
plant. 4’. 40c each; 3 for $1.00; doz. $3.50 
One each of the 6 Spiraeas for $1.85; 3 for $4.50. 
SPIRAEA—Astilbe 
Choice plants for shade or partial shade in a cool moist 
position, especially lovely growing among ferns or along 
the water-side. There is nothing finer for a low damp 
spot on the north or east side of the rockery or border. 
Also, may be grown in full sun if given plenty of mois- 
ture. 
*Betsy Cuperus—Fine drooping spikes of pink and cream 
flowers. A strong grower and profuse bloomer. 
40c each; 3 for $1.05 
*Gloria—Conspicuous deep pink in soft feathery plumes. 2’. 
35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
*Granat—Striking crimson flowers in large well-formed 
heads. 50c each 
*Kriemhilde—Large trusses of delicate salmon-pink. 4’. 
35c each 
*Marguerite Van Rechteren—The large flower heads are 
held erect on a 3’ stem. A most unusual color being 
deep bright red tinged with dark blue. 45c each; 3 for $1.15 
*Mowe—Dense plumes of deep rose shaded lilac. 50c each 
*Pink Pearl—A new sort with bright pink plumes. 50c each 
Salland—Finely fringed flowers of deep red tinged dark 
blue. A strong healthy grower and very free bloomer. 
3 feet. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
Snow Plume—Glorious pure silvery white. Huge feathery 
plumes on strong 4 ft. stalks. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 
*Vesta—A beautiful lilac rose, coming in large heads on 
214’ stems. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.50 
One éach of the 10 Astilbes $3.75; 3 for $9.50 
SOLIDAGO  (Sol-i-day’-go) —Golden Rod 
Well known perennials of easiest culture for sun or 
shade. Will grow with very little moisture but repay 
us gratefully with larger and deeper colored flowers if 
given some attention. 
capulinse—A new plant having very large individual florets 
like a miniature golden aster. Freely branching 2’ stalks. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
*virgaurea cutleri—A true alpine forming deep green mats 
and sending up 5” stems of glorious golden flower heads. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
virgaurea, Golden Wings—A new stately sort growing from 
6’ to 8’ tall. The flower head itself is made up of many 
branched wing-like sprays forming heads 2’ across. A 
superb border specimen. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
One each of the 3 Solidagos 85c. 
STATICE (Stat’-i-see)—Sea Lavender 
A most useful plant for airy effects in the border and 
bouquets. Will grow and slowly increase for many 
years in any good garden soil in sun or partial shade. 
*latifolia—From a rosette of large basal leaves springs an 
immense head often 1%’ high and 2’ across of many 
branched wiry little stems terminating in countless 
bright blue-purple flowers. May be dried as well as used 
for fresh cut flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.50 
*minuta—A tiny replica of latifolia growing only 4” tall with 
lovely heads of richly colored:blue flowers. Very rare and 
fine. 50c each 
STOKESIA (Sto-kee’-si-a) —Stokes’ Aster 
Blue Moon—Stokesia Blue Moon is a vigorous growing, 
large and free-flowering variety of exceptional merit 
and distinction. It is perfectly hardy anywhere and 
has no insects bothering it. It is of easy culture, and 
flowers throughout the summer and autumn until stop- 
ped by hard frosts. It is not at all unusual to see flowers 
5 to 6 inches in diameter. The stems are twelve to eigh- 
teen inches long, bringing the large, vividly blue disc- 
like flowers well up and above the plant. A most worth- 
while addition to really hardy plants for the garden. 
50c each; 3 for $1.45 
SCUTELLARIA (Skeu-tel-lair’-i-a) —Skull Cap 
Persistent summer blooming plants of dainty form and 
habit, loving the sun and giving a wealth of color during 
the hottest seasons. 
baicalensis—Stiff wiry stems, literally covered with deep 
purple snapdragon-like blooms in midsummer. A useful 
plant for the rockery or border. 18”. 25c each; 3 for 65c¢ 
STACHYS (Stak’-is) —Woundwort 
Useful plants for the border or large.rockery. Should 
have full sun or light shade and plenty of moisture. 
*betonica grandiflora—Large heads of glowing rose purple 
flowers on 2’ stalks and deep green crinkled leaves. 
25c each; 3 for 65c 
TALINUM (Ta-ly’-num)—Rock Pink 
*spinescens—This rugged little plant grows on our waste 
lands in rock and sand. It forms a dense mat 3” across 
of spiny foliage and sends up slender 4” stems which 
support clusters of dainty saucer shaped bright rose 
flowers, each with a cushion of attractive stamens. Hach 
afternoon the plant is a mass of new fairy-like flowers 
seeming to float in midair. It greatly resembles a refined 
Lewisia, to which family it is closely allied. Its blooming 
season, however, lasts four or five months. No plant gives 
more and asks less than this little gem. Positively one of 
the best things we grow. 50c each; 3 for $1.25; doz. $4.50 
TEUCRIUM (Teu’-kre-um) —Germander 
An extremely useful little plant of shrub-like appear- 
ance having dense ornamental foliage and blooming 
profusely. If one cares to sacrifice the flowers it may be 
trimmed in any form and is often used for edging where 
box is not hardy. As it rarely exceeds 1’ in height it is 
easy to keep in bounds. ; 
*chamaedrys—Very glossy leaved sort 12” tall with brilliant a 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
rose-purple flowers. 
TROLLIUS (Trol’-li-us) —Globe-flower 
A most glorious golden buttercup, having thick, waxy, 
incurved petals, inclosing a bunch of large anthers of 
deeper shade. A well arranged planting of Trollius is a 
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Give plenty of moisture in any good soil in sun or partial | 
shade. A magnifcent cut flower. 
*albiflorus—A rare sulphur white form blooming early and 1 | 
40c each 
having large delicate flowers. 
Devonshire—Magnificent new form growing very tall with 
individual blooms 2144” to 3” across. A deep orange color. 
50c each 
ledebouri—A late flowering variety having very large rich 
orange flowers a little more open than the others. 50c ea. 
Orange Globe—Fine orange colored blooms. 
30c each; 3 for 75¢ 
Meteor—Very large deep orange. New. 3’ 50c each 
Superbus—Delicate pure yellow. 
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