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. 
35¢ 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. (See color cut in center color section,) 
*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 each of the 10 Astilbes $3.75; 3 for $9.50 
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 
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 

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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 “2 
5 to 6 inches in diameter. The stems are twelve to eigh- 
teen inches long, bringing the large, vividly blue disec- 
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 
THYMUS (Tym’-us) —Thyme 
Valuable plants having many uses such as carpeting dry 
banks, covering barren exposed spots in the rockery, 
wall planting, covering the bulb bed or spring bulbs 
planted in rockery or border, between stepping stones, 
etc. All have evergreen aromatic foliage, and bloom 
profusely. An occasional shearing is beneficial. 
*balticum No, 2—A very choice new creeper with hairy 
foliage. 25c each; 3 for 65c: doz. $2.50 
*citriodorus argenteus—Beautiful silver and white leaves. 
6”. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
*citriodorus aureus—Deep green leaves bordered yellow, 6”. 
25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
*herba-barona—Strongly caraway scented. A trailing little 
shrub. 25c each 
*lanuginosus—Wooly prostrate foliage. Bright pink flowers. 
One of the best for stepping stones. 25c each; 3 for 60¢6 
*maculata—An almost unknown species having glossy deep 
green ovate leaves and pink flowers. 25c each; 3 for 65¢ 
*micans—Tidy close clumps giving a wiry star-like effect. 
New and rare. 35c¢ each; 3 for 95c¢ 
*nitidus—Its shrubby growth is reminiscent of a silvery 
Irish Yew. Lilac flowers in June. 6”. 25c each; 3 for 65¢ 
*serpyllum—Excellent for naturalizing, spreads rapidly and 
may be mowed with lawnmower. Fragrant foliage when 
walked upon. 25c each; 3 for 60c; doz. $2.25 
*serpyllum album—A lovely creeper having pale green 
leaves and clouds of pure white flowers. 
25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
*serpyllum coccineum—Lovely mats of prostrate evergreen 
foliage turning red in the winter. Sheets of crimson 
flowers in June. 25c each; 3 for 60: doz. $2.25 
*serpyllum Purdyii—Fleecy clouds of lavender-pink flowers 
on spreading mats. Lovely trailing from a bank or over 
a large stone. 25c each; 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
One each of the 12 Thymes $2.50 
TRADESCANTIA (Trad-es-kan’-ti-a) — 
Spider-wort 
Showy, useful plants forming large grassy clumps and 
sending up endless blossom stalks all summer. Each 
morning there is a cluster of new fresh blooms, each 
flower being made up of three petals and a showy 
cushion of downy stamens. Will grow and flourish under 
almost any condition in sun or shade. Best in colonies 
of three or more. 
Blue Stone—Unusually large deep blue flowers. Compact 
strong grower. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
*bracteata—A very dwarf purplish pink. A peculiarly pleas- 
ing color. 35c each; 3 for 95c; doz. $3.25 
*brevicaulis—Lovely dwarf deep rose colored flowers. Rare 
and unusual. 25c each: 3 for 65c; doz. $2.25 
Iris Prichard—White flowers, heavily stained with soft 
clear blue. Very lovely. 35c¢ each; 3 for 85c 
James C. Wequelin—This is one of the choicest of garden 
flowers of recent European introduction. The flowers 
are about twice the size of the common variety and are 
a delightful pale blue. Tradescantia James C. Wequelin 
is of dwarf habit. grows about 10 to 12 inches high, and 
when in full bloom is one of the nicest things in the 
garden. Its unquestionable hardiness as well as its 
simple requirements make it one of the choice, abso- 
lutely foolproof hardy plants. Several test plants were 
sent to various parts of the country. and all did well 
and were enthusiastically received. 50c each: 3 for $1.45 
Pauline—A glorious pale rosy mauve. 35c each; 3 for 85c 
Purple Dome—Huge flowers in clusters of clear bright pur- 
ple. 85c each; 3 for 85c 
*virginica alba—White with blue centers. 25c each; 3 for 65c 
One each of the 8 Tradescantias $2.40 


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