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PHYSALIS francheti gigantea (Chinese Lantern). 3-4 ft. Valued for 
its fruits which make such attractive Winter bouquets. Bright orange 
scarlet and very large “‘lanterns.’’ 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
P. francheti monstrosa. 3.4 tt. Large clusters of small orange scarlet 
seed pods, canoe-like in shape. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
PLATYCODON mariesi (Dwarf Chinese Balloonflower). 12 in. Low 
growing with huge blue bells all Summer. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
PRIMULA auricula (Primrose). 6 in. Mixed colors in fragrant clusters. 
May-June. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
P. cashmeriana. 9-12 in. Large globular heads of violet. June. Likes 
a moist place. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
P. Polyanthus (Bunch Primrose). 8 in. All the colors of a Persian 
carpet. Mrs. Carder’s Mixture. Very fine. May-June. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
PULMONARIA angustifolia. 12-15 in. Like a diminutive Mertensia. 
Clusters of bright pink buds open to true blue flowers in May. Requires 
shade and moisture. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). 2 ft. Long stemmed Daisies. One of 
the choicest perennials for a border. Unexcelled for bouquets. Pink, 
Red, White, Mixed. Singles and semi-doubles. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
PAINTED DAISIES are well known for their attractiveness and adapt- 
able growing habits. No garden can have too many. We make a SPECIAL 
OFFER of 6 plants (mixed colors) for $1.00, 12 plants for $1.75, 25 
plants for $3.00. 
SALVIA azurea (Meadow Sage). 3-4 ft. Light blue flowersi n late Summer. 
25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
SANTOLINA incana (Lavender Cotton). 15 in. Mounds of silver grey 
aromatic foliage. A favoroite for rock gardens. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
SCABIOSA caucasica (Pincushion Flower). 2 ft. Large flowers for 
cutting. Blooms all Summer. Must have a well-drained place. 
S. goldingensis. Deep blue. Very fine. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
S. Isaac House Hybrids. Blues, whites, lavenders mixed. 25c. each, 
3 for 60c. 
S. perfecta alba. Pure white. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
SEDUM. For your rock garden. Likes sun, dry soil and rocks. A com- 
plete list will be sent on request. An assortment of fine Sedums (our 
selection) is offered: 6 plants for $1.00, 12 plants for $1.75, 25 plants for 
$3.00. (Not postpaid.) 
STATICE latifolia (Sea Lavender). 18 in. Twiggy, branching plants. 
Small lavender flowers. July-Aug. Lovely in Winter bouquets. Give 
sandy loam and sun. 256. each, 3 for 60c. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Stoke’s Aster). 18 in. Huge, blue flowers, 3-4 in. 
across. July-Oct. Give a sunny, sheltered place. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
S. cyanea alba. White flowers. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
THALICTRUM delavayi (Meadowrue). 2-3 ft. Pale purple. Small. 
Aug. Maidenhair Fern-like leaves. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
T. dipterocarpum magnificum. 4 ft. Rose purple. Beautifully cut foli- 
age. Sun or partial shade. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
T. minus. 15 in. Dainty fern like foliage and short panicles of greenish 
yellow flowers. True dwarf. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. 5 ft. Long spikes of bright yellow Lupine- 
like flowers. June-July. 25c. each, 3 for 60c., 12 for $2.25. 
TROLLIUS, Golden Queen (Globe Flower). 3 ft. Large and roundish 
flowers of bright orange-yellow. May-Sept. Free blossoming. Likes 
part shade and moist ground during Summer. 35c. each, 3 for 90c. 
TUNICA saxifraga fl. pl. 6-8 in. Tiny double flowers of deep pink. June- 
Fall. Charming rock plant. Hardy. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
VERONICA, Blue Spire. 2 ft. Spikes of dark blue flowers. June-Oct. 
Bushy, free flowering. Excellent for cutting. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
VERONICA INCANA ROSEA. 12-15 in. Silvery leaves ana bright pink 
flowers on slender spikes. July-Aug. A choice and lovely hardy perennial 
for a rock garden or border. 35c. each, 3 for 90c. 
V. spicata nana alba. 12 in. Pure white. May-June. Shiny dark foliage. 
Dwarf, lovely and unusual. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
V. trehani. 6 in. Blue flower spikes over golden foliage. Makes a pretty 
contrast in a rock garden. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
VIOLA cornuta (Tufted Pansies). 6-8 in. Free flowering, attractive 
May-Sept. Cut back in September to force new growth before Winter 
and mulch with straw after the ground freezes. 
V. Apricot. Large, deep yellow orange. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
V. Arkwright Ruby. Ruby-red. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
V. Jersey Gem. Violet purple, velvety and large. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
V. Yellow Queen. Large, golden yellow. 25c. each, 3 for 60c. 
soms in Spring and Fall. 25c, e 60 
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V. odorata rosina. 6 in. Fine, hardy, pink violet. Very fragrant. Blos- 

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