PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
HELIANTHEMUM (Sun-Rose) 
These delightful low-spreading, shrubby 
plants are indispensable in the rock-garden. 
*Ben Ledi. A new hybrid with crimson-lake 
flowers. 
*Buttercup. Single; golden yellow. 
*Double Yellow. Double blooms of citron- 
yellow. 
*Fireball. Double; bright scarlet. 
*Rhodanthum carneum. Pale pink flowers 
on silvery foliage are a pleasing com- 
bination. 
HELIANTHUS (Perennial Sunflower) 
tCoronation. See color illustration on 
page 8. 
itodden Gold. 4to5ft. Large, rich yellow 
blooms from August to October. 
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 
tScabra excelsa. 3 ft. 
double flowers; 
September. 
Single and semi- 
deep yellow. June to 
New Varieties 
The Heliopsis hybrids are free blooming, 
long lasting as cut-flowers, easy to grow, and 
endure hot dry conditions admirably. Few 
plants are more desirable for color in the 
summer garden. 
tFormosa. Semi-double; bright yellow. 
timmens. Double; chrome-yellow. 
tPatula (Golden Rays). See color illustra- 
tion on page 9. 
New Varieties, 50 cts. each; 3 for $1.25 
HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose) 
They grow best in rich soil and a shady 
location; unexcelled for the beauty of their 
flowers, their evergreen foliage, and their 
attractive appearance the year round. 
*tNiger. 1 ft. Single white blooms flushed 
with pink, on sturdy stems. December to 
March. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2. 
*tOrientalis Hybrids. 1 ft. The Lenten 
Rose. The flowers, greenish white, pink, 
and purple, appear in February and 
March. Mixed shades only, 65 cts. each; 
3 for $1.75. 
HEUCHERA (Coral-Bells) 
Light soil and full sun suit them best, but 
they will make an admirable show in partial 
shade. 
tBrizoides. 18 to 24 in. Vigorous grower; 
light pink flowers. May to August. 
*tPerry’s White. 15 in. Compact grower; 
large, pure white bells. May to July. 
*tPink Delight. See color illustration on 
page 9 
*tQueen of Hearts. 
on page 9. 
papas 18 in. Coral-pink. May to 
Ju 
*tSnowflake. See color illustration on page 9. 
HIBISCUS (Rose-Mallow) 
The 5-foot, shrub-like plants are particu- 
larly spectacular, with an abundance of 
large single hollyhock-shaped flowers, mea- 
suring 4 to 6 inches across in late summer. 
New Giant-flowering, Mixed. We can 
also furnish separate colors—pink, red, 
and white. 
HOLLYHOCK /<Althaea rosea} 
Double Pink, White, Red, Yellow, and 
Mixed. 
HOSTA. See Funkia. 
INCARVILLEA (Hardy Gloxinia) 
*Delavayi. 18in. Rich rose trumpet-shaped 
blooms im clusters. Does best in part 
shade. June. 
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IBERIS (Candytuft) 
*Little Cushion. 4 in. A new hybrid of our 
own introduction that is truly a gem. 
Plants make a compact cushion-like form 
completely covered with white flowers in 
early spring. Distinctive evergreen foliage. 
*Little Gem. A dwarf compact form 
favored for borders. 
*Sempervirens. The Hardy Candytuft has 
many uses In the garden. 
*Snowflake. Large, pure white flowers on 
dwarf plants. 
INULA (Fleabane) 
*Ensifolia. 6 in. Golden yellow daisy-like 
flowers. June, August. 
IRIS (Flag). See page 20. 
LAVANDULA. See page 30A. 
LIATRIS (Gayfeather) 
t{Pycnostachya. 4 ft. The tall spikes of 
rich purple are outstanding in the summer 
garden. July, August. 
tScariosa, September Glory. See color 
illustration on page 9. 
tScariosa, White Spire. 3 ft. Choice 
white form. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Spicata. 3 ft. Similar to L. pycnostachya 
but earlier to bloom. 
LINUM (Perennial Flax) 
*Alpinum. 15 in. A worthwhile dwarf kind 
with brilliant sky-blue flowers. Summer. 
*Flavum. 12 in. A golden yellow flower. 
May to July. 
LIRIOPE (Snakebeard) 
*Graminifolia. 10 in. The grass-like foli- 
age makes a pleasing setting for the 
spikes of purple bloom which appear in 
late summer. Ideal in shady places and 
especially useful for ground-covers, or 
where grass will not grow. 
LOBELIA 
{Cardinalis. 21% ft. An indispensable 
native especially for the wild garden or 
along a stream. July, August. 
LUPINUS (Lupine) 
{Polyphyllus. Blue, pink, white, or mixed. 
tRussell Hybrids. An extraordinary new 
strain noted for its pastel colors. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
LYCHNIS (Campion) 
tChalcedonica. 2 ft. 
blooms. June. 
*{Viscaria flore-pleno. 15 in. This old- 
fashioned plant with showy heads of 
crimson-purple has long been a favorite. 
May, June. 
Brilliant scarlet 

LYTHRUM 
{The Beacon. 3 ft. A welcome addition to 
the early summer garden with showy 
spikes of carmine-red flowers of lacy tex- 
ture. June, July. 
tVirgatum. 2% ft. Slender spikes of rosy 
purple flowers known for their compact, 
free-branching growth; sun or partial 
shade. June, September. 
MATRICARIA (Feverfew) 
*tGolden Ball. The yellow button- like 
flowers are produced in great abundance. 
*tLittle Gem. 12 in. A compact form pro- 
ducing white flowers from June on. 
MERTENSIA 
*Virginica. Virginia Bluebells. 15 in. The 
loveliest of all blue spring-flowering 
plants. Plant them in broad masses 
with daffodils. 
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 
*Palustris semperflcrens. 8 in. Ideal for 
moist shady places, for your rock-garden 
or border. Blooms all summer. 
NEPETA (Catmint) 
*Mussini. 12 in. The deep blue flowers and 
grayish foliage make a pleasing combina- 
tion. 
*tMussini, Six Hills Giant. 18 in. Im- 
proved form; fine for an informal border 
or edging. ; 
*tSouvenir d’Andre Chaudron. 18 in. 
Deep blue flowers from June to August. 
NIEREMBERGIA hippomanica. See page 
30A. 
PACHYSANDRA (Japanese Spurge) 
Terminalis. 10 in. The ideal evergreen 
ground-cover for shady places. $1.75 per 
doz.; $14 per 100. 
PAPAVER (Oriental Poppies) 
We feel that the Oriental Poppies are an 
important part of every well-planned garden 
and we have endeavored to assemble the fin- 
est of new varieties. 
All Oriental Poppies, 35 cts. each; 3 of any 
one kind for 90 cts.; any 6 for $1.75; $3 per 
doz.; $22.50 per 100, unless otherwise noted. 
Beauty of Livermere. Crimson with black 
blotches. 
cavalier Crinkly flowers of deep scarlet- 
red. 
Fairy. Pale pink. 
Gold of Ophir. 
ing true gold. 
Henri Cayeux. The so-called purple Poppy 
—usually described as old-rose. 
Jeannie Mawson. 
pink. 
Joyce. Deep rose-pink. 
Lachs Konigen. Peach-red with a pinkish 
cast. 
Lord Lambourne. 
petals. 
May Sadler. The fringed petals of the 
salmon-pink flowers have black markings. 
Mrs. Ballego. The salmon-pink blooms are 
accentuated with black spots at the base. 
Mrs. Perry. Orange-apricot. 
Mrs. Stobart. Stunning cerise-pink. $1 
each. 
Nancy. Deep crimson with glossy black 
blotches at the base of each petal. 
Orange Perfection. Orange-tinted blooms. 
Perry’s White. One of the few good white 
Poppies. This variety has a maroon 
splash at the base of each petal. 
Proserpine. Scarlet-red flowers are sup- 
ported by heavy stems. 
Purity. Softest pink without any other 
markings. 
Wunderkind. Truly a connoisseur’s va- 
riety is this cerise-colored Poppy. 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2. 
Wurtembergia. Rose-red, large and very 
striking. 
Golden orange approach- 
Sparkling geranitum- 
Searlet; laciniated 

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