Platycodon - Balloonflower 
One of the most satisfactory hardy plants for use in the flower border 
or rockery. The blue or white balloon-shaped buds, that later open into 
star or bell-shaped flowers, are borne at the ends of the slender, leaf 
stems. The plants grow from 1 to 2 feet high and are in flower all 
summer. 
GRANDIFLORUM ALBUM. WHITE BALLOONFLOWER. Large, showy 
white flowers are produced all summer. 
Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
GRANDIFLORUM MARIESI. MARIE’S BALLOONFLOWER. A_ beautiful 
dwarf variety with broad thick foliage and deep violet-blue flowers. 
The stems are 12 inches in height. Flowers are borne in great pro- 
fusion all summer. Plant in the front of the flower border or in the 
rockery. Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
Plumbago - Leadwort 
This plant is properly Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. It is so well 
known, however, under the name of Plumbago that we prefer to classify 
it under that heading. Lovely low-growing plants with leathery, small, 
heart-shaped leaves of a bronzy green color. An excellent plant for the 
rockery, for bordering paths or for the front of the hardy border. 
@LARPENTAE. LARPENT PLUMBAGO. Of dwarf, spreading habit, grow- 
ing 6 to 12 inches high and covered, during the late summer and fall 
months, with exquisitely clear, deep blue flowers. 
Three, $1.10; doz., $3.30; 100, $20.00. 
Primula Polyantha - Polyanthus Primrose 
This is a garden group supposed to be hybrids of P. veris and P. 
elatior or P. acaulis. Distinct for garden purposes and is the commonest 
form of hardy Primrose found in American gardens. The large flower 
heads stand well above the long foliage. The colors are mostly yellow 
or red-and-yellow and running through orange, bronze, maroon and 
white. Perfectly hardy and blooming in earliest spring. 
@®GOLD LACE. A beautiful strain of large flowered rich yellow primroses. 
This is the most popular color. Three, $1.20; doz., $3.70; 100, $22.50. 
@®RED SHADES. Various shades of rich red. 
Three, $1.20; doz., $3.70; 100, $22.50. 
® MIXED SHADES. Al! shades of yellow, cream, orange, pink and red. 
Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
Pyrethrum - Painted Lady 
Corrected botanical nomenclature transfers this plant to the Chry- 
santhemum group; however, it is so well known as Pyrethrum, that we 
will so classify it for the present. An ideal cut-flower with interesting 
fern-like leaves and daisy-like flowers on long stems. There are both 
single and double forms and the colors range through red, pink and 
white. In bloom all summer but flowers are most abundant in June and 
July. Excellent for cutting. 
ROSEUM. PAINTED LADY. Single and double flowers in various colors. 
Fine for cutting. Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
ROSEUM FL.-PL. DOUBLE PAINTED LADY. A double flowered counter- 
‘part of the above. Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
Ranunculus - Buttercup 
Herbaceous plants of easy culture and with attractive flowers that 
are fine for cutting. They prefer a moist, loamy soil and are at home 
in full sun or partial shade. ; 
@®REPENS FL.-PL. DOUBLE CREEPING BUTTERCUP. This double-flow- 
ered Creeping Buttercup produces bright yellow flowers in May and 
June. Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
Rudbeckia - Coneflower 
Showy plants for the perennial border. They produce an abundance 
of flowers that are fine for cutting. 
LACINIATA. CUTLEAF CONEFLOWER or GOLDENGLOW. An old favor- 
ite growing to 6 feet in height. The showy, double blossoms are pro- 
duced in the late summer. The color is golden yellow and the dahlia- 
like flowers often measure 21 to 3 inches across. 
Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
SPECIOSA NEWMANNI. SHOWY CONEFLOWER. Deep orange-yellow 
flowers with a purple cone that are held on long wiry stems 3 feet in 
height. The blossoms are produced all summer and are fine for 
cutting. Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
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Sempervivum globiferum 
Salvia - Sage 
“ panel hardy plants of medium growth and of easy culture in sunny 
orders. 
AZUREA. AZURE SAZE. A Rocky Mountain species. Grows 3 to 4 feet 
high, producing, during August and September, pretty sky-blue flow- 
ers in the greatest profusion. Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
AZUREA GRANDIFLORA (PITCHERI). GREAT AZURE SAGE. Similar 
to Azurea, but of more branching habit, large flowers of a rich, 
gentian-blue color. An outstanding, greatly admired plant, during the 
early autumn. Three, 95c; doz., $2.90; 100, $17.50. 
Saponaria - Soapwort 
Free flowering and easily grown rock plants, suitable also for the 
front of the hardy border. The plants are dwarf in growth, more or 
less tufted and compact. Blossoms are produced in profusion during the 
spring months. 
@OCYMOIDES. ROCK SOAPWORT. Pretty, prostrate plants, with a pro- 
fusion of rosy pink flowers borne just above the foliage during late 
May and early June. Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
Saxifraga - Saxifrage 
A large genius of plants that are very adaptable to the rockery and 
in masses, at the margin of evergreen or shrub borders. They are at 
home in full sun or partial shade. The following varieties are of the 
group known as Giant-leaved Saxifragas or Megaseas. 
@®CORDIFOLIA. HEARTLEAF SAXIFRAGE. The shiny, robust leaves are 
broad and fleshy, growing to 1 foot in height and remaining attrac- 
tive throughout the summer. Clear rose colored flowers on short, 
fleshy stems appear in early spring. 
Three, $1.35; doz., $4.10; 100, $25.00. 
@®LINGULATA LEICHTLINI. TONGUE SAXIFRAGE. 30 inches. Bright 
red, rock garden subject. Three, $1.35; doz., $4.10; 100, $25.00. 
Sempervivum - Houseleek 
The name comes from the Latin words meaning, “‘live forever’ and 
alludes to the well known tenacity of some of the species. Very attrac- 
tive, hardy, succulent plants for the rock garden or wall garden. The 
leaves are fleshy, pointed and arranged in rosettes. Small clumps spread 
slowly, filling the pockets and crevices between stones. Full sun and 
good drainage are their only requirements. 
@GLOBIFERUM. GLOBE HOUSELEEK or HEN-AND-CHICKENS. Flat- 
tened rosettes 2 to 3 inches in diameter, composed of gray-green 
leaves that are lightly tipped with brown. Pale yellow flowers on 
stems 1 foot in height appear in June and July. 
Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
@®TECTORUM. ROOF HOUSELEEK. Large rosettes 3 to 4 inches broad, 
leaves pale green with distinct red-brown tips. The flowers are pale 
red on stems 1 foot high. This plant is often found growing between 
the roof slates of houses, in the European countries. 
Three, 80c; doz., $2.50; 100, $15.00. 
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