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20c each; 3 for 49c 
Indian Paint Brush 
(Lobelia Cardinalis) 
Rich fiery red flowers pro- 
duced on strong spikes 24 to 30 
inches high. Long blooming pe- 


Ragged Gypsy 
(Monarda didyma) 
This is indeed the beautiful 
Ragged Gypsy of the flower 
world. Flowers brilliant crim- 
son, July through September. 
V heb ieteat te Meee ee riod. July to September. 
ery brilliantly colored. ts ‘ S 
high. Planting distance, 18 Hardy Forget Me-Not 
inches. (Myosotis palustris 
Chinese semperflorens) 
Does well in ordinary soil, but 
Lantern Plant 

particularly likes a moist location, 
4 to 6 in. high. Flowers sky-blue, 

all 

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- _Hen and Chickens 

Plumbago 
Flowers yellow with dark 
center; produces balloon-like 
husks which turn bright red 
when ripe and resemble 
Chinese lanterns. Fine for 
winter bouquets. 
Hen and Chickens 
(Sempervivum tectorum) 
Broad rosettes. Green leaves 
with brownish tips; pale red 
flowers. A popular favorite es- 
pecially in rockeries. Will 
grow in cracks or crevices 
where other plants fail. Grows 
2 to 3 inches high. Blooms in 
June and July. 
Beard Tongue 
(Pentstemon barbatus 
Torreyi) 
Deep coral-red flowers oc- 
curring nearly full length of 
3-foot stems. Blooms. con- 
stantly during July and Au- 
gust. Fine for background. 
Maltese Cross 
(Lychnis chalcedonica) 
Showy flowers of vivid scar- 
let in July. Grows 2% to 3 
feet high. Planting distance, 
18 inches. 
Hibiscus 
(Mallow) 
A giant among perennials. 
3 to 4 feet high. Fine foliage; 
blooms like single hollyhock, 
very showy. Blooms July and 
August. Planting distance, 2 
feet. Three colors: Pink, red, 
and white. State color. 
Blue Flax 
(Linum perenne) 
These delightful flowers seem to bring a 
bit of clear blue sky down to you. Each day 
brings forth new blooms. 18 to 24 inches 
high. Blooms from May through August. 
Foliage distinctly bluish. Planting distance, 
18 inches. One of the very best of garden 
flowers. 
Mountain Thyme 
(Thymus serpyllum) 
Fine for ground cover where grass fails 
to grow. Small, lilac-purple blooms all sum- 
mer. Can be walked upon or mowed. Grows 
8 to 10 inches high, Plant 12 inches apart. 


Coneflower 
blooms from May to September, 
Plant 12 inches apart. 
Plumbago Larpentae 
(Leadwort) 
Dwarf, spreading plant. 
Flowers about 1 inch across, 
clear deep blue. Grows 6 to 8 
inches high. Excellent for bor- 
der or rockery. Blooms from 
July until late fall. Potted 
plants. If you like blue, besure 
to order Plumbago Larpentae. 
Coneflower 
(Rudbeckia purpurea) 
This unique flower seems 
proud of its gorgeous, glisten- 
ing, bronze cones—note how 
the petals lie back to display 
them. Petals deep purple. 3 
feet high. July to October. 
Easy to grow. Plant 18 inches 
apart. 
Dragonhead 
(Physostegia virginica) 
Flowers similar to snap- 
dragons. Lively pink variety. 
Blooms in July and through 
September. Very showy. 
Grows 18 to 24 inches high. 
Planting distance, 18 inches. 
Field-grown. 
Persian Daisies 
(Painted Daisies - 
Pyrethrum) 
Select hybrids in wide color 
range from red to light pink 
and white—bright, gay, youth- 
ful colors expressive of cheer- 
fulness and simplicity. Fine 
for borders or backgrounds. 
Grows 2% feet high. Blooms 
May and June. Mixed colors 
only. Planting distance 10 to 
12 inches. 
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Chinese Lantern 
Persian Daisy 

Beard Tongué 

Dragonhead 

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