
DWARF POLYGONUM, Reynoutria 
One of the finest ground-covers, interesting all year—an Oriental specimen improved by 
Amos Perry, great English plantsman. This low-growing variety, recently introduced by 
lant is firm-looking, establishes itself 
runners. Yellow-green foliage turns 
brilliant red in fall. Thrives best in full sunlight; hovers 4 to 8 in. from soil. Blooms in 
J. & P., is particularly useful and attractive. er 
well in poor or rich soil with very few undergroun 
fall—fragrant, airy pink sprays similar to Silver 
Lace Vine; deep-red buds. You will be highly en- 
thusiastic over the way it will beautify even the 
“‘problem’”’ parts of your grounds. 
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50c each; 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5. 
VERBASCUM, 
Pink Domino 
A lovely rose-pink delightfully refined form of the 
well-known yellow Verbascum or Mullein which 
enjoys such rugged growth along the roadsides. 
The upright, picturesque, branching flower spikes 
reach 4 ft. in height. One of the most effective pink 

background plantings you can find anywhere. It 
will give you a consistent show of beautiful color 
during its entire blooming 
| Verbascum period of late August and 
| J. @P. CO. Pink Domino September. 
zeae 60c each; 3 for $1.60; 
12 for $6. 
Rudbeckia, White Lustre 
Vinca minor, Bowles 
J.& P. 
RUDBECKIA, White Lustre 
Gloriously crowned by a mass of unusually large white flowers, 
with contrasting giant-size, golden-mahogany cones—a very 
hardy, interesting and different new plant anyone can grow, 
anywhere. Lavishly produces long, sturdy-stemmed flowers, 
ideal for cutting. Petals first grow upward, then straight out, 
daisy-like, for several days and finally, as the huge cones start 
to develop, bend gracefully downward remaining attractive 
without discoloring for several weeks. Stiff flower stems resist 
heavy rains and winds. Healthy, dark-green foliage. Very 
hardy; winters perfectly; seldom bothered with disease. Makes 
wonderful beds and borders. Compact bushy 
plant, 2 ft. high. 
75c each; 3 for $2.; 12 for $7.50 
Mammoth form 
Aster, 4-5 in. across. 

Stokesia, Lavender Queen 
STOKESIA, 
Lavender Queen 
of old-fashioned Stokes 
The double flowers, 
silvery-blue suffused lilac-blue at center, are 
very effective both in the garden and in vases. 
18-24 in. tall. 
Dwarf Poly gonum (ground-cover ) 


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VIOLET, Royal Robe 
A new and highly prolific variety of special merit, with 
extra-large flowers a deep rich color; real Violet fragrance. 
The graceful blossoms open out flat like a Pansy or Viola. 
Unusually long stems. Specially desirable for boutonnieres, 
corsages and arrangements. Sturdy foliage. Blooms freely. 
A few plants will furnish great quantities of fragrant and 
colorful bloom in the early % 
spring, also in fall. Plant in 
semi-shady spots or under 
taller shrubs. In winter we 
protect with leaves or straw. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; 
12 for $6.50 
VIOLA 
Double Russian 
An exquisite double old- 
fashioned Violet with an 
unusually sweet fragrance. 
bloom. 


Vigorous, bushy growth, 
stands heat. Never without 
a profusion of beautiful 
blooms all summer and fall. 
Fine for cut-flower arrange- 
ments. Excellent for any 
border. Very hardy and very 
easy to grow. Truly an Aster 
of fine quality and delightful 
color that will give you the 
utmost satisfaction. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 
12 for $5. 
VERONICA, 
Blue Spire 
Deep blue. Blooms in early summer, 
later if cut off after first 
An improved V. subsessilis. 
satisfactory. 24 in. tall— 
excellent border plant neither sun 
nor dry weather will harm. Clean, 
bushy, upright. Don’t overlook the 
splendid possibilities of this variety 
in your border plantings, both for 
form and for rich color. You'll find 
extra satisfaction in its hardiness. 
for $1.10; 12 for $4. 
Violet, 
Royal Robe 
VINCA MINOR, Bowles 
With repeating blooms of Alice-blue flowers, far 
superior to the old-fashioned Vinca minor. Foliage 
always clean; never rusts or turns brown. Most 
satistactory of flowering ground-cover plants; 
excellent for banks, under trees, other shady or 
unsightly spots. Plant 8 inches apart. 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.; 100 for $18. 
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It is hardy anywhere and can 
be effectively placed wher- 
ever a low, colorful purple 
and rich green foliage are 
needed. Very easy to grow. 
Excellent for semi-shady 
places. Produces an abun- 
ance of lovely flowers. Al- 
ways in bloom, May to Oct. 
3 for $1.10; 12 for $4. 

