Among the brightest 
possibilities for new 
glory in your garden 
this season, and for 
years to come, are the 
brilliant hybridizing 
achievements in Mod- 
ern Perennials {begin- 
ning on p. 30}. 
Add New Charm to Any Garden 
Suggestions for Most Effective Use 
MODERN Perennials are the soul of the 
garden—they are the always-depend- 
ables to keep your garden gay with bloom 
from the first flowers of spring all through 
summer and fall. 
Very easy to grow, they respond readily 
with little care—a special virtue when war- 
time tasks leave less time for gardening. 
In the accurate descriptions special care 
has been taken to indicate season of bloom, 
color, height and plant habit, together with 
any unusual adaptability which will help in 
solving your garden problems. Where cer- 
tain plants have particular likes or dislikes 
for sun, shade, wet, dry or other special 
situations, the descriptions will guide you to 
their selection. 
Heavy plantings may be made for massed 
color in special seasons, or all summer bloom 
may be obtained in one border by arranging 
the plants that bloom in different seasons 
near each other and following in succession 



—for example, by group plantings of Trol- 
lius Sussex Queen, Delphinium Velvet Blue 
Cave, Phlox Apple Blossom, Catananche, etc. 
Use Modern Perennials in straight borders, 
along walks, interspersed with shrubs, in the 
cutting garden, in Victory Gardens—yes, 
even to mark the ends of the vegetable rows. 
Modern Perennials contribute lovely long- 
lasting bouquets in great profusion. For best 
results, when cutting the blooms immerse 
stems in deep water and keep in a cool place 
for a few hours before arranging. 
J. & P. Modern Perennials are the head- 
liners—only the best kinds and most im- 
proved varieties, most of them introduced 
by Jackson & Perkins within the past few 
years, all thoroughly tested in this rigorous 
climate of Newark, New York. 
Soon as your order is received, we send you 
the complete “J. & P. Home Garden Guide” 
free—how to prepare ground, how to plant, © 
what to do all year round. 

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VERBASCUM, 
Pink Domino 
A lovely rose-pink delight- 
fully refined form of the 
well-known rugged yellow 
Mullein. Upright, branch- 
ing flower spikes reach 4 ft. 
in height. One of the most 
effective pink background 
plantings; consistent show 
of beautiful color during 
its entire blooming period 
of late August and Sept. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; 
6 for $3.25 
VERONICA, 
Blue Spire 
Deep blue. Blooms in 
early summer, again later if 
cut off after first bloom. An 
improved V. subsessilis. 
Most 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 
SHASTA DAISIES 
Shasta Daisies are the best easy-to-grow plants for achieving 
the increasingly popular white effect in spring and summer 
gardens. Your plantings will take on a new charm with 
“‘dressed-in-white’’ areas of these MODERN Shasta Daisies 
developed from Burbank’s world-famous original. 
Here are Shastas for a summer snowbank effect, for a taller 
background, for a prim-flowered mass effect, for a dainty 
airy tone. The plants are fortunate in not being bothered by 
insects and diseases to any extent. Each type is generously 
prolific and gives abundant display and ample cut-flowers. 
Shasta Daisies are admirable for bouquets and long-lasting 
in water. They make stunning white arrangements and are 

Verbascum, 
Pink Domino 
Zinnia-F lowered 















erates: also very effective in combination with other flo ~s 
’ ; y wers—es- po 
0c each 3 fOr 81-395 pecially with Giant Northern Delphinium. fi 3 
These Two Fine Varieties: 5 
FAVORITE ZINNIA-FLOWERED 
Tall growth, extra-large flowers, and 
grace of form combine to make this 
Shasta Daisy a real favorite. The 5-in. 
flowers, with overlapping, stiff, pure- 
white petals, are produced in great 
profusion in June and July, with con- 
stant flowers throughout the season. 
Full, clear yellow center. Height, 214 
to 3 ft. Long-lasting; ideal for taller 
borders, and for beds. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; 
These prim, zinnia-like, 4 to 414-in. 
Shastas make an interesting plot in any 
garden. Many rows of pure white, 
broad, blunt, overlapping petals, hiding 
center at early stages, later folding back 
to display bright golden yellow. Pro- 
lific in early June; repeats later. Best 
semi-double. Interesting to grow. Ex- 
cellent for cutting—very decorative. 
Height, 18 to 24 in. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 

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a 6 for $3.25 6 for $2.50 
Veronica, Blue Spire 
9.& P. Violets pore Eary to Grow 
Viola, VIOLA, VIOLET, 
Double Russian Double Russian Double White F 
An exquisite double old- 
fashioned Violet with an un- 
usually sweet fragrance. It is 
hardy anywhere and can be 
effectively placed wherever a 
low, colorful purple and rich 
green foliage are needed. Very 
easy to grow. Excellent for 
semi-shady places. Produces 
an abundance of lovely flow- 
ets, pretty in bouquets, cor- 
sages and boutonnieres. Always 
in bloom, May to Oct. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 
6 for $2.50 
For the Sensational New Violet, Royal Robe, see inside back cover 



















Large, double, sweet-scented 
flowers bloom abundantly in 
eatly spring, continuing 
through to Oct. Hardy any- 
where, the dainty rich white 
flowers are carried on strong 
stems 6 to 8 in. tall. A very 
useful plant for troublesome, 
shady spots; alluring in nose- 
gays Bi small bouquets. One 
of the most delightful of all 
violets, charming in with the 
Double Russian Violets. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35; 
6 for $2.50 

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