Russell 
Lupines 

Physostegia virginica 






Platycodon 
grandiflora, Blue 
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Nepeta 
Mussini 

LUPINUS 
Lupine. Beautiful, stately perennials with bold spikes of pea-shaped flowers in May and June. They 
like a warm, sheltered position in well-drained, light or medium, slightly acid soil. Space plants 10 
inches apart. Avoid lime but water thoroughly in dry weather. For other varieties see Annual List. 
Russell Green Seal Reselected. Originator’s packets, 25 seeds 30c; 65 seeds 65c; 150 seeds $1.25; 350 seeds $2.50 
Enormous, well-rounded, symmetrical, 3-foot spikes, closely set from top to bottom with individual florets an 
inch across. The 4-foot plants have attractive foliage. In extraordinary color combinations. (Culture enclosed.) 
Polyphyllus. Each, pkt. 10c; Moz. 25c; Oz. 75c; lb. $2.50 
Graceful spikes of pea-shaped flowers in May and June, on attractive plants 3 feet high. Blue, White, and Mixed. 
Polyphyllus, Rose. Pkt. 25c; Yoz. $1; oz. $3; Ib. $9 
Fine large flowers in a delightful shade. This is by far the prettiest color found in this strain, 
MYOSOTIS 
Forget-me-not. Dainty, freely produced flowers delightful for edgings, under Tulips or shrubs. 
They thrive in moist shade; the Alpestris varieties do well in sun. Sow the seed in July or August 
and transplant to coldframes or with protection over winter to have bloom in May. 
Alpestris, Victoria. Seed not available 
A dwarf 8-inch biennial strain with round, compact plants and larger flowers than Palustris. Deep Blue, Pale 
Blue, Indigo Blue, Rose, White and Formula Mixed (containing 3 parts Deep Blue, 2 parts Rose and 1 part each 
of Pale Blue, Indigo Blue and White). 
Alpestris, Royal Blue. Pkt. 15c; loz. 40c; oz. 75c; oz. $2.25; Yb. $7; Ib. $22 
Fine deep blue flowers on plants which grow 12 inches high. 
Palustris. Not available 
These are the true perennials, with small, pale blue flowers in May and June, on plants 10 inches high. 
NEPETA 
Catmint. These are best planted 8 inches apart in masses. They like well-drained soil and sun. 
Mussini. Pkt. 15c; Woz. 40c; goz. 75c 
Small blue-lavender spikes above gray-green foliage from April to June for edgings and rockery. Height 1 foot. 
PHLOX DECUSSATA 
Beautiful hardy border plants most effecttve during late summer and early fall. They like deep 
enriched, well-drained soil. Space 10 inches apart. For Phlox Drummondi see Annual List. 
Tall Large-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 25c; ~;0z. 65c; Woz. $2; oz. $6 
These come in a brilliant array of colors, make gorgeous displays, and will last for years. As the seed ts of slow and 
erratic germination, the seedlings from summer-sown seed may not appear until the following spring. Height 3 feet. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
False Dragonhead. When spaced 12 inches apart they thrive in ordinary soil m sunny borders. 
Virginica. ; ; ; j Pkt. 15c; #,0z. 35c; lgoz. $1; oz. $3 
Large dense, 3-foot bushes with terminal spikes of delicate lilac-pink tubular flowers, from July to September. 
PLATYCODON 
Chinese Bellflower. These thrive mm a well-dramed, sunny border, but do best if the border is slightly 
elevated. Set the silvery foliaged plants 8 inches apart and disturb as little as possible. 
Grandiflora, Blue. . ; Pkt. 15c; oz. 40c; oz. $1.20 
Deep blue, 3-inch bell-flowers with pointed recurved petals, in June and July on 20-inch spikes. Height 3 feet. 
PRIMULA 
Plant about 6 inches apart in damp, rich loam, with at least partial shade. Ideal for rock-gardens. 
Polyanthus, Monarch, Mixed. Pkt. 25c; #s0z. $1.65; Voz. $2.90; oz. $5 
The compact 9-inch plants resist heavy spring rains. The flowers in closely set bunches come in strong 
colors, and in soft art shades. Splendid when grown as cool greenhouse plants. 
Polyanthus, Giant Munstead, Mixed. Pkt. 25c; js0z. $1.65; Koz. $2.90; 1 ep 
Bunch Primrose. The plants, 1 foot high, bear bunch-headed flowers in white madehades of sates: ese 
Vulgaris. Pkt. 20c; j50z. 65c; oz. $2; oz. $6 
English Primrose. This delightful hardy variety shows its pale primrose-yellow flowers, one blossom to a stem, in 
great abundance in April and May. The 9-inch plants are ideal for shaded margins or shaded rock-gardens. 
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