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POTENTILLA (Cinguefoil). 
P. Nepalensis. A semi-dwarf with handsome 
strawberry-like, evergreen foliage. Flowers 
are unusually large and a burnt-orange-red 
on slender, much-branched stems. Fine for 
the border or rockery. 12 to 18 inches. 
June and August. Very attractive. Heavy 
clumps, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
PYRETHRUM. Selected Double Painted 
Daisies. Deep crimson, bright scarlet, rose, 
pink, coral-pink, etc. Many with full round 
heads, others fluffy Carnation type, some 
crested like giant double Cosmos. Beautiful 
hardy perennial for the border or cutting. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
SIDALCEA (Greek Mallow). 
S., Rosy Gem Hybrids. Attractive, erect 
growing plants, resembling Delphiniums, 
producing spikes of showy bright rose- 
colored flowers during June and July. Ex- 
cellent for the border and cutting garden. 
2 to 3 feet high with a branching habit. 
Will thrive in any garden soil in a sunny 
spot. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
SILENE (Catchfly or Campion). 
S. Schafta (Autumn Catchfly). A mass of 
bright pink from July to October. Grows 
only 4 to 6 inches high and is invaluable 
in the rockery or low border. Semi-trailing 
habit. It forms dense foliage clusters, com- 
pletely studded with showy, well shaped, 
deep pink flowers. A real gem you can't 
a 
TROLLIUS—Globeflower 
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overlook.. Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for 
$1.10. 
SPIRAEA (Goat's Beard; Meadow Sweet). 
S. Filipendula hexapetala (Dropwort). Attrac- 
tive fernlike foliage. Numerous corymbs of 
white flowers on stems 15 to 18 inches high. 
Blooms during June and July. Effective in 
the border. Excellent cut flower. Strong 
plants, 20c each; 6 for $1.10. 
STACHYS (Woundwort). 
S. Lanata (Rabbit’s Ear). A good edging plant 
and pleasing supplement for the rockery. 
Thick, woolly, gray leaves from which rise 
heavy flower spikes of light lilac-blue. Flower 
stalks 18 inches. Foliage 4 to 6 inches. 
Blooms during June and July. Strong plants, 
15c each; 8 for $1.10. 
STATICE (Great Sea Lavender). 
S. Dumosa. Dwarf. Valuable plant for the 
rockery. The best of all the Statices. Pro- 
duce large sprays of lavender flowers resem- 
bling Baby’s Breath. Can be dried and used 
for bouquets. When dried it becomes a clear 
silvery white. Very hardy. 12 to 18 inches. 
Blooms in July and August. Strong, field- 
grown plants, 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
THERMOPSIS (Carolina Lupine). 
T. Caroliniana. A superb Lupine-like plant 
attaining 3 to 4 feet. Rich green foliage. 
The pealike flowers are produced in spikes 
8 to 12 inches long. The general appearance 
is that of an enormous yellow Lupin. Blooms 
PYRETHRUM—Painted Daisy 

in June and July. A fine perennial for the 
border. Makes a perfect cut flower. Strong 
plants, 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
THYMUS (Thyme). 
T. Serpyllum coccineum. Only 2 inches high, 
this splendid plant forms a dense carpet of 
deep green completely covered with brilliant 
crimson-scarlet flowers. Foliage fragrant. For 
crevices, walls, stepping stones, and the rock- 
ery. A “flowering rug” for the garden. Blooms 
in July and August. Evergreen foliage. Strong 
plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
TROLLIUS (Globeflower). 
T. Ledebouri. A superb perennial exceedingly 
hardy and unusually beautiful. Resembles im- 
mense golden buttercups. Flowers 1 to 2 
inches across, borne on strong, upright stalks 
2 to 21% feet tall. Fine for the border and 
cutting. Deep green, finely cut foliage. 
A stately addition to other plants. Single and 
semidouble flowers, deep golden yellow. 
Blooms in June and July. A novel rarity. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). 
V. Incana (Candida). A handsome white woolly 
plant. The numerous deep blue spikes contrast 
well with the silvery foliage. Useful for edging 
paths and flower beds. A fine item for the 
rockery. June and July. 10 to 12 inches. 
Strong plants, 25c each; 5 for $1.10. 
V. Spicata rosea (“Nemapeg’s” New Pink Ver- 
onica). A newcomer to the Veronica family. 
Like its blue cousin it produces 
heavy spikes on strong stems. Col- 
or varies from a light flesh-pink to 
a deep salmon. More compact than 
the blue and shorter in stature, thus 
eliminating rank and lank appear- 
ance. A good plant for the border 
or rockery. 15 to 18 inches. A pro- 
fuse bloomer from July till Septem- 
ber. Strong plants, 20c each; 6 for 
$1.00. 
V. Amethystina, Royal Blue. A low, 
compact, bushy Speedwell with 
trailing branches. Very effective in 
the rockery and low border. Grows 
only 6 to 8 inches. Beautiful spikes 
of rich gentian-blue. June and July 
flowering. Makes a solid mat. A ro- 
bust and neat appearing plant. 
Strong plants, 20c each; 6 for 
$1.00. 

SEMPERVIVUM—House Leek 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
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