PERENNIAL AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
THALICTRUM (Meadow-Rue) 
Lavender Mist (Rochebrunianum). 4 ft. 
Garden makers, especially those who en- 
joy perennials, will be fascinated with 
this new Meadow-Rue. The foliage is like 
that of a maidenhair fern, delicate and 
beautiful. The large loose panicles of 
lavender-purple will lend an unusual note 
to flower arrangements. It can be grown 
in sun or partial shade. 60 cts. each: 
3 for $1.60; $6 per doz. 
TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort) 
The common old-fashioned forms were 
known to our grandmothers, who had many 
names for them. The hybridizers have been 
at work improving them not only in color and 
size of bloom, but they have considerably 
lengthened the period of bloom. 
*Brevicaule. A dwarf species with rose-pink 
flowers. May to July. 
New Tradescantias 
Sent to us by the U.S. Department of 
Agriculture 
The descriptions are those of the Depart- 
ment. Height 15 to 20 inches. 
Any of these 8 varieties, 35 cts. each; 
any 3 for 90 cts.; any 6 for $1.75; any 12 
for $3; any 25 for $5. 
Blue Stone. 
blue flowers. 
Iris Pritchard. White flowers, heavily 
stained with azure-blue; blue center. 
Late bloomer. 
James Crawford Weguelin. 18 in. Large 
flowers of a uniform light azure-blue. 
Very pleasing. 
James Stratton. A variety with large 
flowers, 214 inches from tip to tip; color 
deep delphinium-mauve, slightly shaded 
with rose. 
Leonora. The very fine flowers are a deep 
rich glowing violet. 
Lilac Time. Distinct light lilac color. 
Pauline. Flowers are rosy mauve. A vig- 
orous variety. 
Purple Dome. A _ vigorous plant with 
large clusters of rich purple flowers. 
TRITOMA (Red-Hot-Poker) 
*tGalpini. 18 to 24 in. Graceful dwarf 
species with grass-like foliage. Delicate 
orange-saffron-yellow flowers; July to 
September. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
{Gold Mine. See color illustration on 
page 16. 
tMt. Etna. New. 4 ft. Very distinct, free- 
flowering variety of vigorous growth. 
Enormous spikes of rich red flowers in 
July and August. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
{New Hybrids. Flowers of various shades of 
cream, yellow, orange, and scarlet, on 2 
to 3-foot spikes, in June and July. 
{Pfitzeri. See color illustration on page 16. 
tPrimrose Beauty. Beautifully formed 
spikes of clean primrose-yellow stand over 
3 feet tall. Blooms in late summer and has 
been surprisingly hardy. See color illus- 
tration, page 16. 65 cts. each; 3 for $1.75. 
Springtime. See color illustration on 
page 16. 
Tower of Gold. Tall, stiff spikes of beauti- 
ful golden yellow. Blooms freely from 
July to September. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
White Fairy. 2 ft. An unusually good 
hybrid. The pure white bloom spikes are 
open and graceful. June, July. 60 cts. 
each; 3 for $1.50. 
TRILLIUM (Wood-Lily) 
*Grandiflorum. The welcome white blooms 
of this early spring native plant are in- 
dispensable for color in the shady garden. 
Low-growing. Large, rich 


Thalictrum, Lavender Mist 
TROLLIUS (Globe-Flower) 
All Trollius prefer rather rich and moist 
soul, and are much benefited if planted where 
they will be shaded from afternoon sun. 
Europaeus Hybrids. 18 in. Yellow and 
orange shades. April and May. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 3 ft. A hand- 
some variety with large open flowers of 
beautiful golden yellow. In bloom about 
three weeks later than Orange Prince. 
35 cts. each; 3 for 90 cts. 
Orange Prince. New. A beautiful deep 
orange-yellow form. 35 cts. each; 3 for 
90 cts. 
TUNICA (Tunic-Flower) 
*Saxifraga alba flore-plene. A rare new 
double white form of the following. Just 
as free a bloomer. 
*Saxifraga rosea flore-pleno. Lovely 
double, rose-pink flowers from June to 
November. 
VALERIANA 
tCoccinea (Centranthus ruber). 18 to 24 in. 
A grand border plant. Showy rose-colored 
flowers produced freely in May and June, 
with few flowers appearing all through the 
summer. 
tCoccinea alba. A lovely white-flowering 
form. 
tOfficinalis. 4 ft. Fragrant hardy garden 
Heliotrope. 
VERBASCUM (Mullein) 
For many years first in English gardens, 
these spire-like perennials are a welcome ad- 
dition to American gardens, producing an 
abundant display of color in the summer. 
3 feet tall. 
tCotswold Gem. Tall, slender, branching 
spikes of soft amber-yellow flowers with 
purple centers. ; . 
{Cotswold Queen. A lovely Mullein with 
tall spikes of old-rose and buff-pink flow- 
ers. A fine background and border plant. 
{Pink Domino. Fine spikes of rose-pink 
flowers on strong, healthy plants. A fine 
addition to this family. See color illustra- 
tion on page 16. 
All Verbascums, 50 cts. eack; 3 for $1.25 

VERBENA, Hardy 
*Canadensis. A choice, creeping, hardy 
Verbena. Violet-purple flowers from May 
to fall. 
*Canadensis, Attraction. A _ sparkling 
color that has been admired by all visitors 
who have seen it in bloom in our display 
garden—fiery deep rose, with deeper 
crimson-scarlet center. The plants are 
covered with blooms from June to frost. 
Plant it in full sun, but it will also do well 
in part shade. 
*Canadensis, Pink. 
summer. 
*Chameedryfolia, Brilliant (God of Fire). 
New. Fiery scarlet flowers all summer. 
Plant in a dry, sunny place. A striking 
color that appeals to all. Not hardy in 
winter. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Blue Peter. This novelty has greatly im- 
pressed us because of its compact growth; 
the spikes of deep blue flowers are borne 
on stiff stems 18 inches long. 60 cts. each; 
3 for $1.50; $5 per doz. 
tBlue Spire. See color illustration on page 
Lavender-pink. All 
re OP 
*Incana. 12 in. Silver-gray foliage. Deep 
blue flowers in June. 
*Incana rosea. New. Same as above va- 
riety, with lovely pink flowers. 40 cts. 
each; 3 for $1. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Charming sum- 
mer-blooming hardy plant that deserves a 
place in every garden, large or small. 
Beautiful blue flowers in 18 to 24-inch 
spikes. July to September. 
*Rupestris. Creeping habit. 
flowers in late May and June. 
*Rupestris alba. Choice variety of the 
above, with pure white flowers. 
*Rupestris flexuosa. A lovely pale blue 
form. Very compact growing. April and 
May flowering. 
{Spicata alba. 18 in. White. June, July. 
*Spicata nana. 6 in. An attractive dwarf 
form blooming freely during June. 
*True Blue. 12 in. A lovely deep blue 
variety. Very attractive. May and June. 
VINCA (Periwinkle) 
Minor, Bowles Variety. Glossy green foli- 
age. Large deep blue flowers. 
VIOLA ODORATA (Sweet Violet) 
*Double Russian. Very sweet-scented dou- 
ble flowers. Best planted in shade. 35 cts. 
each; 3 for 90 cts. 
*Rosina. The new pink fragrant Violet. 
Lovely pink and rose shades. Blooms 
freely in the spring and again in the fall. 
*Royal Robe. See color illustration on 
page 16. 
*Semperflorens. This perpetual-flowering 
variety blooms in spring, summer, and 
autumn, giving quantities of fragrant 
flowers. The plants are hardy and grow 
well, but seem to thrive best in partial 
shade. 40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
YUCCA (Adams-Needle) 
Variegata. The foliage is golden varie- 
gated, resembling the greenhouse Pan- 
danus. Handsome as a specimen plant or 
for grouping effects. White flowers. 
40 cts. each; 3 for $1. 
Deep blue 
Tritomas are among the most striking 
perennials for summer borders. Use a 
few flower spikes to make a line arrange- 
ment. Blooms with crooked stems are 
usually much more interesting for this use. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants 30 cts. each; 3 for 75 cts.; $2.50 per doz.; six plants at the dozen rate 
* Indicates alpines or rock-plants; with few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
of your perennial border or for edging. {Indicates varieties which are useful for cutting. 

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