
Ophiopogon Jaburan Variegatus (See page 32) 
PHYSALIS - Winter-Cherry or Chinese Lanterns 
Francheti Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, forming dens: 
bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright orange 
scarlet, lantern-like fruits, which, when cut, will last al 
winter. 
Gigantea Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.0 
A much improved Francheti with fruits almost twice the size 
Monstrosa Three $0.75; Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
The richly colored small fruits of this variety are curiousl} 
twisted, but occur in great profusion. Most artistic for winter 
decorations. 
PHYTEUMA 
Scheuchzeri Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
(Horned Rampion). A delightful Campanula-like plant with 
small, dark green, leathery, heart-shaped leaves. Its dark blue 
bulbous flowers are most attractive, growing about 15 to 18 
inches tall, A fine, unusual border plant. 
PLATYCODON - Chinese Bellflower 
Grandiflorum Three $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.00 
Large, showy, deep blue flowers on 20-inch spikes are producec 
all summer. A splendid plant for the hardy border. 
Grandifiorum album Three $0.55, Doz. $1.40, 100 $8.00 
White-flowered form of the above. 
*Mariesi Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
A beautiful dwarf species, with broad, thick foliage and large, 
deep violet-blue flowers on 12-inch stems in great profusion 
throughout the entire summer. Plant in front of the border 
or in the rock garden. 
*Mariesi album Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
White-flowered form of the above. 
PLUMBAGO - Leadwort 
*Larpentae Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
One of the most desirable border and rock plants. It is of 
dwarf, spreading habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered 
with deep blue flowers during late summer and fall. 
POLEMONIUM - Jacob’s Ladder or Greek Valerian 
Blue Pearl Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.06 
The lovely and clear baby-blue flowers are freely produced in 
April and May. Does well in sun or shade. Foliage very orna- 
mental throughout entire summer. Height 8 inches. 
Bichardsoni album Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A white variety of coeruleum. 
Richardsoni coeruleum Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Erect stems of sky-blue flowers, 1 to 1% feet, in June and 
July. A very fine plant in the sunny border. 
*Reptang Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Dwarf, bushy plant of graceful growth. Showy blue flowers 
6 inches high, in early spring. Should be used in the rock 
garden and border, in shady places; foliage very good al 
summer. 
POLYGONATUM - Solomon’s Seal 
Multifiorum major Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Pendent sprays of delightfully fragrant white flowers borne 
on long, 2-foot stems in May, followed in autumn with black 
or purple berries, A grand plant for a shady position; does 
equally well in sun. Plant in clumps of three or more in front 
in the border. 
POTARIUM 
Obtusum Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Rosy pink, plumelike spires. Flowers persistently all summer 
and autumn. Spikes are from 2 to 3 feet high. Fine for cutting 
and showy in the border, 

Polemonium Richardsoni 
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Primula Japonica 
PRIMULA - Primrose 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very 
attractive, forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes fari- 
nose or mealy. The flower stalks rise to a height of 6 or 8 
inches, bearing heads of bloom of various colors; exceedingly 
fragrant. 
*Cashmeriana Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Large, globular heads of a pleasing purplish blue shade, pre- 
fers a moist, shaded or sunny situation. 
*Cashmeriana alba Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A white-flowered form of the above. Very rare but as easily 
grown as the purple variety. 
*Cortusoides Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped 
leaves. Flowers in early summer, deep rose; prefers light, 
rich, well drained soil in a sunny position, in border or rock- 
ery; 10 inches high. 
*Japonica Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A lovely primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from criti 
son to rose to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass 
of these in the bog garden or near the pool or stream is a sight 
to be remembered. 
*Moerheim Hybrids Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A new strain of Hardy Primulas with the constitution of P. ja- 
ponica, resulting from the crossing of many shades of yellow, 
orange, purple, lilac, pink and crimson. They are very hardy 
and prefer a half-shaded position that is fairly moist; very 
unusual and beautiful. 
Officinalis Mixed Shades (Cowslips) 
Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Robust growing plants producing numerous 6-inch stems on 
top of which are carried clusters of small flowers. The colors 
range from pale yellow to coppery reddish brown as well as 
shades of pink. The Cowslips are excellent for early blooming, 
edgings along shady walks, or ground covering shady places. 
Veris Grandiflora Mixed Colors 
; Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
This fine European strain has even larger flowers than those 
found in the Munstead Hybrids. The range of colors also is 
wide and handsome, from palest yellow to almost blue. A most 
unusual mixture. 
*Veris Hybrids Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
This strain includes varfous shades of lilac, purple and violet, 
as well as a wide range of buff, orange, salmon and rich reds 
of vigorous growth. 
*Vulgaris Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
The true old English Primrose with pale yellow fiowers. 
NEW GIANT PRIMULA VERIS HYBRIDS 
A magnificent strain of large-flowered Primroses introduced 
by a European specialist. For four years now we have tested 
and grown these and we find them most desirable, worth-while, 
and a great improvement over the common Veris types now in 
use. Do not confuse or compare these with Polyanthus or 
Bunch Primroses. We offer them in four shades, practically 
100 per cent true to color, 
Giant Veris Gentian-Blue Shades 
Three $0.95, 
Three $0.95, 
Giant Veris Cream and White Shades 
; Three $0.95, 
Giant Veris Yellow and Pale Shades 
Three $0.95, 
POLYANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
*Munstead, Exhibition Yellow Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, buneh 
Primroses; most desired by those who love the Primrose 
*Munstead, Exhibition Cream Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Very fine, large-flowered, cream-white shaded bunches ot 
bloom, with striking yellow eye. 
*Munstead’s Red Giant Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Rich mahogany-red flowers, often gold laced, in great masses. 
Lovely as edging to beds or garden paths in shade or contrast 
color with the yellow primroses. 
*Munstead Strain Mixed Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
In all shades of yellow, cream, dark orange, some pink and 
dark rose. 
100 $18.00 
100 $18.00 
100 $18.00 
100 $18.00 
Doz. $3.00, 
Doz. $3.00, 
Doz. $3.00, 
Doz. $3.00, 
Giant Veris Azure-Blue Shades 
