CHICAGO American Bulb Company NEW YORK 


HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS (Continued) 
HELIANTHUS 
Hardy Sunflower 
CORONATION. A fine introduction of this 
noble race of border plant. Produces large, 
perfect double flowers of a rich yellow color 
from August to October. Grows to a height 
of 4 to 5 feet. 
2%2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LODDON GOLD. Enormous Dahlia-like flowers 
of a bright yellow color, often 5 inches in 
diameter. Blooms in September and October. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 
2¥2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00: Per 100, $15.00 
HELIOPSIS 
Hardy Zinnia 
Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but 
commencing to flower earlier in the season. 
July and August. Of dwarfer habit, rarely 
exceeding 3 feet in height. Very valuable for 
cutting. 
INCOMPARABILIS SUMMER GOLD. A greatly 
improved form which should do much to in- 
crease the popularity of this easily grown 
plant. During July and August, when cut flower 
material is not plentiful, it produces large, 
almost double flowers of rich golden color, 
on strong branching stems. 
2¥%2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
SCABRA PATULA GOLDEN RAYS. A beauti- 
ful variety, nearly orange-yellow. Three rows 
of pointed, incised petals; large, flat flowers. 
2¥2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
HEUCHERA 
Coral Bells 
The recent recognition and publicity which has 
been accorded the Heucheras by gardening 
publications and trade papers alike, has greatly 
increased the demand for them. This spring 
will see them attaining the position which their 
novelty and beauty makes them deserve. We 
have kept pace with all the introductions in 
this line and we present below a complete list 
of all that is really good. Don't fail to note the 
reasonable prices. 
RAIN OF FIRE (Pluie De Feu). Compact grow- 
ing variety, producing bright red flowers. Due 
to its durability this variety is one of the out- 
standing good reds. 
2¥2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
MATIN BELLS. A new carmine rose. Early, 
very free flowering type. Grows 15 inches tall. 
Blooms from June to August. 
2¥2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
SANGUINEA MAXIMA. Extra large flowers 
of rich, deep crimson. 
2%2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75: Per 100, $12.00 
LIATRIS 
Blazing Star or Gayfeather 
PYCNOSTACHYA. A perfectly hardy peren- 
nial of luxuriant growth, doing well in any 
kind of soil, poor or rich, moist or dry, pro- 
ducing richly colored purple flowers on stout 
stalks 6 feet high in graceful spikes one foot 
long. In bloom during July and August. First 
rate cut flowers. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
SCARIOSA WHITE PEARL. The White Blazing 
Star. Imposing plants growing 3 to 4 feet with 
elegant flower spikes thickly covered with 
lovely fluffy white blooms that reach more than 
half way down the stems. Blooms in August 
and September. Fine for cutting. 
2%-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00: Per 100, $15.00 
SPICATA. Grows io a height of 24 to 30 inches, 
producing reddish violet flowers on spikes from 
12 to 15 inches in length. It flowers about three 
weeks earlier than any other Liatris. It is very 
attractive when used in arrangements with 
Delphinium, Belladonna or other seasonable 
flowers. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
SCARIOSA, SEPTEMBER GLORY. (New.) A 
giant 5-ft. spike solidly covered with purple 
flowers from top to bottom. The flowers, unlike 
the common variety, come into bloom all at the 
same time, creating a marvelous effect. A 
splendid improvement over the old variety. 
Late flowering, September. 
2%-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00: Per 100, $15.00 
SCARIOSA. (Early Type). Similar to above ex- 
cept it flowers in early August and grows from 
2 to 3 feet. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
LYTHRUM 
Purple Loosestrife 
LADY SACKVILLE. A beautiful new variety, 
brilliant rosy-pink flowers. An excellent cut 
flower during June and July, also a fine plant 
for the perennial border, attaining a height of 
3 feet; grows well in shade or sun. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
THE BEACON. A very showy variety, having 
neat, long-lasting spikes of large, clear, deep 
carmine red flowers, followed with side spikes 
almost to the ground. Very versatile, will grow 
in very wet spots and also in dry spots and 
in full sun or semi-shade. Height 3% feet. 
Blooms from July to September. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
OENOTHERA 
Evening Primrose 
Elegant for a sunny position in the border or 
in the rockery, blooming all summer. 
ILLUMINATION. Large, deep golden yellow 
flowers are produced freely from early June to 
frost. The healthy leathery foliage is reddish 
brown, harmonizing beautifully with the 
blooms. 
2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
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PENTSTEMON 
Beard-T ongue 
Few genera among the popular hardy peren- 
nials afford a greater number that are so at- 
tractive. Their natural gracefulness, variety of 
colors, and great abundance of flowers make 
them useful in many places. Though hardy as 
a rule, too much frost with an excess of mois- 
ture in winter seems to be fatal to most of 
this genus. The flowers are tubular and like 
Foxglove in shape. 
GARNET. A new hardy Pentstemon with 
bright scarlet flowers, gracefully placed on 
stems 12 to 18 inches tall. Each plant produces 
from six to twelve spikes through the flowering 
season. Blooms from June until stopped by 
frost. Its opportunities are unlimited as a profit 
maker. 
Special Offer: 2%” Pots 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
CORAL GEM. Coral pink large spikes, makes 
up beautiful with Delphinium Belladonna or 
hardy Asters. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
PINK BEAUTY. Flower spikes 30 inches high. 
Quite large flowers. Makes up with most any 
cut flower. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
PEONIES UNDER COLOR 
(Selected from Choice Named Sorts) 
Recommended for ‘over the counter” store sales 
to the garden planting public. Not to be com- 
pared to divisions from old ‘worn out” plants 
as the quality is “tip-top” in every way. 
Red Shades—Pink Shades—White Shades 
Strong 3 to 5 Eye Roots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
5 to 8 Eye Roots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $17.50 
PEONIES 
We supply a most extensive line of the better 
named varieties. Please consult our Special 
Perennial Catalogue for list of varieties and 
prices (copy mailed free). 
HARDY PHLOX 
Good Quality Field Grown Plants 
Every worthwhile named variety listed and 
priced in our Special Perennial Catalogue (copy 
mailed free). 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
False Dragonhead 
ROSY SPIRE. Strong growing variety, produc- 
ing fine spikes of rosy crimson flowers. Glossy 
green foliage. Height 3 to 3% feet. Blooms 
from September to October. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
PIGGY BACK. Desirable pot plant, use- 
ful both as a specimen plant as well as 
in combinations. Not hardy. 
2Y4-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.50: Per 100, $10.00 


