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JB. C. Supreme Bulbs and Plants 




HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS (Continued) 
PRIMULAS—HARDY PRIMROSES 
One of the most beautiful flowering pot plants. 
They are best potted in the month of January 
and placed in 34 to 40 degree temperature. 
After start of growth, temperature should be in- 
creased to 45 to 50 degrees. It is important 
that they be kept moist. Their strikingly beauti- 
ful flowers and decorative foliage make them 
one of the most valuable flowering pot plants. 
We will ship strong forcing clumps from the 
first of January on. 
AURICULA. Prize flowered giant hybrids. 
3-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PYRETHRUMS 
Unus ual 
The double and semi-double Pyrethrums are 
really unusual, and we feel quite certain that 
they will remain so for a long time. For cut- 
ting they are in a class by themselves and 
are always present and striking in the better 
floral arrangements. 
PINK BOUQUET. Perfect flowered double, 5 
to 8 four-inch flowers on each stem. Outer ray 
of petals in double row are deep rosy pink, 
center is full double white. 
2¥4-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROBINSON’S DARK CRIMSON. Flowers crim- 
son-scarlet and immensely large. Strong, long 
stems and very free flowering. 
2¥2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSE GLORY. Strong grower, a _ beautiful 
deep rose double of medium size. 
2¥4-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
SAPONARIA 
S oapwort 
OFFICINALIS DOUBLE. Grows to a height of 
18 to 20 inches. Produces great masses of 
fragrant semi to fully double pure white flow- 
ers changing to flesh pink. 
2-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
SCABIOSA 
Pincushion Flower 
Handsome border plants, succeeding in any 
ordinary soil if well drained, in a sunny loca- 
tion, and should be grown in every garden 
where cut flowers are wanted; they last a long 
time when picked and placed in water. 
GT. ISAAC HOUSE HYBRIDS. A fine strain of 
extra large flowered blue shades. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
STATICE 
LATIFOLIA, (Sea Lavender). The fine purplish 
blue flowers are very attractive when used as 
a filler in medium sized vases. These plants 
produce an abundance of flowers during the 
months of July and August. If cut and dried 
they can be kept for a long time in good con- 
dition. Also a valuable plant for the border 
or rockery. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
STOKESIA 
CORNFLOWER ASTER 
The flowers of the Stokesia, beautiful in their 
soft color tones, so fine in their disc-like flower 
form, can never be appreciated too much. For 
cutting and for garden planting alike, there is 
a definite position that only the Stokesia can 
hold. Plant these fine varieties extensively 
this fall. 
CYANEA, A fine hardy plant of the Aster fam- 
ily. Twelve to eighteen inches high, and very 
thrifty. Rich green leaves, the flowers of a 
wonderful shade of azure blue, the petals 
finely divided, good for cutting. Blooms in July. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
THERMOPSIS 
CAROLINIANA. A lovely lupine-like plant with 
rich green foliage growing about 2 feet high. 
In June and July, yellow pea-like flowers are 
produced in racemes 6 to 12 inches long. 
The general appearance is that of a yellow 
lupine. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
TRITOMA 
Red Hot Poker 
The individuality of the glowing tall spikes of 
the Red Hot Poker destine it to be an everlasting 
favorite. Our material available to you this 
Spring is well grown, nicely developed. The 
demand for these fine plants is extremely ac- 
tive. May we have your reservation now so 
that we will not have to disappoint you? 
PFITZERI. The rich orange flowers are always 
in big demand on the cut flower markets. We 
have never known of any surplus of real good 
Tritomas. If grown in fairly rich soil, a plant 
will produce several first class quality flowers. 
Tritomas should be included in every planting 
of summer cut flowers. 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
VERONICA 
A very interesting family of plants that form 
excellent subjects for the hardy border and 
rockery. They will thrive in a rich, well-drained 
soil in an open situation in full sun. 
BLUE SPIRE. A worthy and outstanding nov- 
elty. Grows to a height of about 2 feet, pro- 
ducing lovely deep blue spikes of flowers 
above lively green foliage. It thrives well in 
almost any type of soil and the flowers are de- 
sirable for cutting. 
2¥-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS. A delightful 2-feet 
border plant with attractive foliage of distinct 
character, a roughened bronze green. Flowers 
are borne abundantly during July and August 
in long compact spikes of a beautiful deep blue 
and are frequently used as cut flowers. 
2%4-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
VIOLA ODORATA 
Violet 
THE CZAR WHITE. 
214-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PRINCESS OF WALES. Single sweet-scented 
rich deep purple flowers. Very valuable for 
forcing in greenhouses as well as outdoor 
planting, growing well in shade. 
2\4-in, Pots 
Per 10, $1.50: Per 100, $10.00 
FREY’S FRAGRANT. A worthy improvement 
over the variety Gov. Herrick, prolific bloomer, 
producing good quality blue flowers in abun- 
dance. 
2¥%-in. Pots 
Per 10, $1.50; Per 100, $10.00 
PILKINGTON. A dark purple with stems of 
good length. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PRINCESS MARY. Double purple with very 
pleasing appearance. 
2¥%-in. Pots 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
MERCHANDISING 
PERENNIAL PLANTS 
TO HOME GARDEN 
PLANTERS 
Numerous of our clients find a 
worthwhile demand for 
Hardy Chrysanthemums 
Delphinium 
Peonies, Phlox, etc. 
during spring and fall seasons. 
Take advantage of the “real 
profit” obtainable from this line. 
Complete catalogue of every- 
thing desirable in perennial 
plants ready February 1. Copy 
mailed free. Act now for your 
own interest. 
A.B.C. 


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