

Lobelia cardinalis 

Mertensia virginica 

Lychnis haageana 50c. 
LYTHRUM ecalicaria. Loosestrife. BR. A useful bor- 
der plant at home in moist soil along streams. Al- 
though the Loosestrife prefers moist soil it requires 
eood drainage. Easily grown in rock garden or 
border. Each 25c: 3 for 60c. 
MALVA moschata. Musk Mallow. A hairy perennial 
herb, 1 to 2 feet, with pink or white flowers mostly 
confined to the upper leaf-axils. Each 30c; 3 for 75c. 
*“MERTENSIA nutans. A western species of bluebells 
very similar to M. virginica. Each 20c; 3 for 50c. 
*Virginica. Virginia Bluebells. BR. One of the most 
highly prized of a'l our native perennials. Smooth 
plant of handsome form, preferring moist, well 
drained, partly shaded location. Beautiful effect is 
obtained by establishing colonies of Bluebells in 
moist woodland or wild flower garden. Large pan- 
icles of rose tinted flowers in early spring. Each 
20c; 3 for 30c. Jumbo size roots, each 30c; 3 for 75c. 
“MITCHELLA repens. Partridge Berry. RT. A dainty, 
trailing little vine at home in shaded rock or wild 
garden. Rich woods soil, not especially acid. Creamy 
white flowers followed by showy scarlet fruit. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c. 
*MITELLA diphylla. Bishop’s Cap. R. 1 to 
11% ft. Slender, native perennial. Excel- 
lent for shaded rock garden or wild gar- 
den. Small white flowers in terminal clus- 
ters. Each 30c; 3 for 75c. 
“SMONARDA didyma. Oswego Tea; Bee 
Balm. B. An American genus of the mint 
family, growing 2 to 3 feet. Flowers bril- 
liant scarlet and should be grown in masses 
along stream banks or against dark back- 
ground in wild flower garden. Prefer 
moist, sunny location. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
*MYOSOTIS palustris. Forget-me-not. RBM. 
The true Forget-me-not is so well known 
it requires no description. Prefers some 
shade and rich, moist, but well drained 
SOimm Bache OC maton Oc: 
*“OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. Very at- 
tractive perennial with bright yellow flow- 
ers. Of easy culture in open sun. Each 
0c 3) 10m /5c: 
*ORCHIS spectabilis. S. A most charm- 
ing little Orchis with flowers of deli- 
cate lavender. and 
an elusive fra- 
grance. A most de 
sirable plant for 
shady location. 
Bach 0 ciao metor 
$1.10. 
*“ORIGANUM vul- 
gare. Wild Marjor- 
am. R. A _ hardy 
perennial plant 
with aromatic foli- 
age and _ purplish 
blue flowers borne 
in spikelike clusters. 
The beautiful, 
woolly foliage ren- 
ders this an out- 
standing rock gar- 
den plant. Requires 
a warm soil. Each 
DIC LOr OG 
ORNITHOGALUM 
arabicum. A hardy, 
bulbous herb of the 
lily family. Flower- 
ing stem 6 to 8 in. 
White, starlike flow- 
ers in clusters of 10 
to 20. Once estab- 
lished, require little 
Or no attention. 
Bach) 20c53 for 
A 

10 Perennials, Wild Flowers, Rock Garden Plants 
*PENTSTEMON.  Beard-tongue. 
PACHYSANDRA terminalis. Japanese Spurge. A 
low, dense growing, hardy, evergreen herb. One of 
the most useful evergreen ground cover plants avail- 
able, especially for planting under trees. Also of 
value for covering terraces and spots where grass 
will not grow. Will thrive in sun or shade. Each 
25c: 3 for 60c. 1-year plants, $9.00 per 100. 
Perennial, dwarf, 
shrubby plant, native of North America. A fine 
plant for border or rock garden and of easy culture. 
Requires perfect drainage, full sun and gritty, stony 
soil without fertilizer except leaf mold. Each 30c; 
Bowe WHC. 
PAPAVER NUDICAULE. Iceland Poppy. RO. 1 ft. 
A hardy Poppy with charming, fragrant flowers of 
white, orange and shades of red. Requires light soil 
and perfect drainage. Without this the plant will 
rot off at the base. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
PAPAVER ORIENTALE. Oriental Poppy. Though 
their blooming season is brief, the Oriental Poppy 
gives a dash of color not derived from any other 
plant. They have a dormant period during August 
at which time they should be transplanted for best 
results. They prefer full sun and a soil not too light. 
Mulch in fall with well-rotted manure and in spring 
dig this in around plant. Each 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Orange. Each 35c: 3 for 90c. 
Olympia. Double, rich flame-scarlet. Each 35c; 3 for 
90c. 
Mrs. Perry. Lovely salmon-pink. Each 3%c; 3 for 90c. 
Scarlet King. Single, intense scarlet-red. Each 35c; 
3 for 90c. 
Shell-Pink. Each 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Vaughan’s Special Mixed Colors. Each 35c; 3 for 90c. 
PHLOX DECUSSATA. Hardy Phlox. Because of the 
wide range of colors, the hardy Ph'ox are bound to 
remain one of the most popular of the perennials. 
Ranging in color from pure white through pink to 
crimson, they add a brilliancy of color and charm to 
any garden. 
All Hardy Phlox: Each 30c; 3 for 75c. 
Africa. Red. 
Leo Schlageter. Red. 
Betty Lou. Salmon-pink. 
B. Comte. Amaranth. 
Bridesmaid. White with pink eye. 
Lord Raleigh. Lavender. 
Mrs. Jenkins. White. 
Miss Lingard. White. 
Nordlicht. Pink with faint touch of blue. 
Sir Edwin Landseer. 
Thor. Salmon-pink. 
*PHLOX SPECIES. A group of native, hardy Phlox 
which deserves a place in every wild flower garden. 
Amoena. RT. 1 ft. Spreading hardy perennials with 
close clusters of purplish red flowers in early spring. 
Requires full sun and a well drained soil, Each 25c: 
3 for 60c. 
Bifida. RT. 1 ft. Low, stiff stems, almost woody, 
flowers violet-purple. Each 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Divaricata canadensis. RB. 10 in. A splendid native 
Phlox for shaded part of rock garden or for colonies 
in cool border. Large, fragrant flowers in May. Re 
quires good drainage and part shade. Each 25c: 3 
for 60c. 
Ovata carolina. R. Mats of oval-shaped, leathery 
leaves. Small, loose clusters of purple flowers in 
May-June. Each 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Pilosa. Prairie Phlox. 12 in. Slender, erect perennial. 
Flowers varying in color from red to purple. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c. 

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