PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us 
because of their simple beauty of form, their 
wide use as cut-flowers, and their attractive 
appearance in the garden. 
All Pyrethrums are 40 cts. each; 3 of one 
kind for $1; $4 per doz., unless otherwise 
noted. 
{Brilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 
tBuckeye. An unusually choice, large, 
double red. May, June. 50 cts. each; 
3 for $1.25. 
{Cameo Pink. Small, double pink flowers 
on long stems. May. 
{Dainty. Brilliant double red flowers known 
for their sturdy growth. 
{Eileen May Robinson. Perhaps the finest 
single Painted Daisy ever introduced to 
American gardens. The lustrous bright 
pink flowers are often 4 inches across, on 
30-inch stems. 
{Florence Shadley. As double as Buckeye 
and a lovely pink. 
tHuntington’s Scarlet. The large, pure 
scarlet blooms are accentuated with 
golden yellow centers. 
{Pink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety 
with a crested center. 
tRosary. New. Double bright pink; known 
for Its sturdy growth. 
tRRose Glory. Medium in size, rose-red in 
coloring; we consider it one of the best. 
{Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). New. The 
double red blossoms have tiny white 
markings at the tips of the petals. 
tFimest Double, Mixed. Many delicate 
and subtle shades. 3 for 75 cts.; $2.50 
per doz. 
tSingle, Mixed. A delightful strain for 
broad masses. 3 for 75 cts.; $2.50 per doz. 
tSingle and Double, Mixed. Grown from 
our own selected seed. 3 for 75 cts.; 
$2.50 per doz. 

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Pyrethrums, Single and Double 


POLEMONIUM 
*Blue Pearl. Jacobs-Ladder. 12 in. A new 
dwarf Polemonium with great clusters 
of light blue flowers. The plants grow 
well in partial shade or full sun. May. 
*Carneum. 15 in. A choice form with 
delicate flesh-pink flowers. Grows well 
in full sun and partially shady areas. 
May to July. 50 cts. each. 
PRIMULA (Primrose) 
Perhaps the showiest of spring-flowering 
perennials are the lovely Primroses. They 
have a wide color range covering the entire 
spectrum. Most kinds do best in rich moist 
soil and in partial shade, but the Veris and 
the Juliae can be grown in full sun if watered 
frequently during the summer months. 
*Acaulis, New Giant-flowering, Mixed. 
A splendid strain with great clusters of 
large flowers in many shades. 
*Auricula, Giant Hybrids. These dis- 
tinctive Primulas have curious contrast- 
ing eyes and large blooms on 6 to 8-inch 
stems. 
*Cashmiriana. An unusual species with 
large round heads of lavender bloom. 
*Cortusoides. 12 in. Truly a distinctive 
kind, with heart-shaped leaves and large 
clusters of deep rosy pink bloom. 
*Japonica. Blooms of candelabra type; 
great whorls of florets ranging from rose 
to pure white are grouped tier fashion on 
stems which sometimes reach 2 feet in 
height. 
*Juliae, Helen. Burgundy-red flowers. 
*Juliae, Wanda. Deep blue-purple, almost 
violet; very free-flowering. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
*Sieboldi Hybrids. 8 in. Unusually color- 
ful blooms in a variety of tones. May, 
June. 
*Veris, Duplex. (Hose-in-Hose.) A unique 
type, the flower Is actually a bloom within 
a bloom, hence the name. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
*Veris, Giant Bouquet. The large flower- 
heads are noted for their wide color 
range. 35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
*Veris, Munstead Giants Strain. Sepa- 
rate colors including yellow, red, cream, 
and mixed. 
*Veris, Queen of Heaven. The choicest of 
color in Primroses is blue. This blue 
hybrid is both unusual and beautiful. 
40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
*Zambalensis, Primrose Lodge. Large, 
deep crimson blooms borne on 6-inch 
stems and notable for their free-flowering 
habit. 
PULMONARIA (Lungwort) 
In moist shady soil they are especially 
happy but they can be depended upon for 
almost any part of the garden that is not 
too dry. The plant is a source of perpetual 
interest. In the spring there are the Mer- 
tensia-like blooms and throughout the grow- 
ing season the silver-spotted foliage is 
attractive. 
*Angustifolia azurea. 8 in. 
flowers. April, May. 
*Saccharata, Mrs. Moon. The dark green 
foliage has silver spots and the flowers are 
a pleasing combination of salmon-pink 
and blue. April, May. 40 cts. each; 
3 for $1. 
Deep blue 
A > RUDBECKIA (Coneflower) 
known species with glaucous foliage 
sparsely arranged on long sturdy stems 
which are topped with large yellow blooms, 
measuring 3 to 4 inches across and further 
accentuated with a 2-inch dark cone. 
June, July. | 
{Purpurea, The King. A _ crimson-red 
form that can be combined effectively 
with White Lustre. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
{White Lustre. See front cover. 
ROSEMARY. See page 30A. 

SALVIA (Sage) 
tAzurea. 4 ft. The stems of each clump are 
terminated with loose panicles of sky-blue 
flowers. August, September. 
Officinalis. See page 30A. I 
tPitcheri. 4 ft. In autumn the branching 
stems are covered with deep blue flowers 
of gentian-like loveliness. 
SANTOLINA. See page 30A. 
SAPONARIA (Soapwort) 
*Ocymoides alba. Although sprawly in its 
habit of growth, it is particularly at- 
tractive. 
*Ocymoides splendens. The dense masses 
of pink flowers which appear in late 
spring add color to the rock-garden. 
SATUREIA. See page 30A. 
SCABIOSA (Scabious) 
tCaucasica. 2 ft. The blue flowers have a 
beauty all their own. This choice hardy 
Scabiosa with its large lIavender-blue 
flowers adds class to a mixed bouquet, or 
they can be used alone to make a stunning 
arrangement. See color illustration on 
page 12. 
tCaucasica alba. A fine white form. 
SCUTELLARIA (Scullcap) 
Baicalensis coelestina. 18 in. A different 
kind of perennial; bushy in habit, its 
flowers are blue and snapdragon-like in 
form. July, August. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
*Sieboldi. In late fall when rock-gardens 
are dull, this unusual plant, curious in 
form, foliage, and flower, puts on a show. 
*Spectabile, Brilliant. 18 in. A common 
but worthwhile perennial with large flat 
heads of brilliant red flowers. 
SEMPERVIVUM (Houseleek) 
We have more than 25 varieties. Won't 
you tell us your special interest 
SHASTA DAISY 
See Chrysanthemum maximum, page 27. 
SILENE (Catchfly) 
*Alpestris flore-pleno. A choice double- 
flowering form of pure white. 35 cts. each; 
3 for 90 cts. 
*Wherryi. 6 in. A rock-plant that deserves 
to be better known. Large showy single 
pink flowers. May, June. 
SISYRINCHIUM (Blue - Eyed - Grass) 
*Bermudiana. The deep blue flowers have 
prominent yellow eyes. 
STATICE (Sea-Lavender) 
tLatifolia. The large loose heads of purplish 
bloom are soft and pleasing in color. 
July, August. 
STOKESIA (Stokes Aster) 
{Blue Moon. A new and striking giant- 
flowering form of lavender-blue. See color 
illustration on page 12. 40 cts. each; 
3 for $1. 
TARRAGON. See page 30A. 
TEUCRIUM. See page 30A. 
THERMOPSIS (Carolina Yellow Lupine) 
tCaroliniana. 3 ft. A good yellow accent 
plant with spikes of pea-like flowers. 
June, July. 
THYMUS. See page 30A. 

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