“Richardson’s 
Griffith & Curner’s 
NEW PERENNIALS and ROCK PLANTS 
for 1943 

AGASTACHE 
Verticillata. The light purple-magenta 
flowers come on dense compound term- 
inals from late July to Sept. Its at- 
tractive gray-green leaves have a pleas- 
ant mint-like fragrance. Grows well in 
sunny well-drained locations. 18-24 in- 
ches high. 40c each; 38 for $1.00 
ASTILBE FANAL (True Stock) 
Fanal. The finest and most attractive of 
the Astilbes. Glowing dark garnet-red 
flowers. The darkest of all the red 
varieties. Grows well in shade or sun, 
planted in good rich soil. 18 inches 
high. 75c each; 3 for $2.00 
THREE OUTSTANDING NEW 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly Bush) 
Fascination. This new Buddleia produces 
flower trusses 14-18 inches long with 
immense blooms of a soft cattleya-pink 
a porehe tone during summer and au- 
75¢c each; 3 for $2.00 
Royal "Red (Patent applied for). From 
July until frost the plants produce an 
abundance of rich dazzling red panicles 
that attract instant attention. 
75¢e each; 3 for $2.00 
Orchid Beauty. Another new variety with 
long, tapering spikes which are cov- 
ered with lovely blooms. The color is 
soft cattleya-lilac, marked with a white 
eye. A real addition to the family. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50 
CATANANCHE 
Caerulea major. An improved variety 
with large bright violet-blue flowers. 
Blooms freely from June to late August. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00 
GAILLARDIA 
The Imp. A new dwarf Gaillardia making 
wide compact bushes, quantities of 
flowers come on 10- 12 in. stems. All 
summer; color similar to the common 
Gaillardia. 85¢e each; 3 for 90c 
HELIOPSIS 
Incomparabilis. A novelty of golden color 
blooming in midsummer, It has showy, 
semi-double blooms, 3 to 4 inches 
across. It blooms from June to October 
and makes a good cut flower. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00 
HEMEROCALLIS 
Mikado. Mellow orange; each petal has 
an area of dark red-purple. 
50c each; 3 for $1.35 
RUDBECKIA 
White Lustre. Offered for the first 
time this year, this new perennial is 
sure to prove useful and popular in 
summer borders. Petals are creamy 
white, with a large bronze-gold cone in 
the center. Plants average 244-3 feet 
in height, are vigorous, winter-hardy, 
and require only ordinary soil con- 
ditions. Bloom period lasts from late 
June until September. 
75¢e each; 3 for $2.00 
NEW SHASTA DAISY 
Marconi. The most beautiful of all Shasta 
Daisies. Extra large, double frilled 
flowers 4-6 inches across on 18-24 in. 
strong, wiry stems. An excellent cut 
flower; blooms all summer. We are 
pleased to be able to offer the true 
stock of this gorgeous Shasta Daisy. 
65¢c each; 3 for $1.60 
VERBENA 
Canadensis, Attraction. A_ sparkling 
color that has been admired by all 
the visitors that have seen it in bloom 
in our display garden—fiery deep rose, 
with deeper crimson, scarlet center. 
The plants are covered with blooms 
from June to frost. Plant it in full 
sun, but it will also do well in part 
shade. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 

VERBENA 
Chamaedryfolia (God of Fire). New. 
Fiery scarlet flowers all summer. Plant 
in a dry sunny place. A _ striking 
color that appeals to all. Not hardy in 
winter, but the brilliancy of its color 
is well worth the small price paid for 
it, even though it only lasts one sum- 
mer; however, it can be wintered in 
cold-frame. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 
VIOLET 
Royal Robe. A new variety of much 
merit. The fragrant flowers are deep 
violet-blue, almost black and open 
flat, like a pansy. 40c each; 3 for $1.00 
Semperflorens. This perpetual-flowering 
variety blooms in spring, summer and 
autumn, giving quantities of fragrant 
flowers. The plants are hardy and 
grow well, but seem to thrive best in 
partial shade. 
40c each; 3 for $1.00 
PLEASE NOTE 
During the spring season, we carry 
a reasonable stock of the standard 
Perennial plants, but we could not 
attempt to carry in stock all the plants 
listed. We, therefore, suggest that you 
consult the list and make up your 
order, and we can deliver nice, fresh 
plants to you, direct from our nursery, 
within three days after your order is 
received. 
We must request a deposit of 25% 
of the amount of the order from cus- 
tomers who do not have an account 
with us. We solicit your co-operation 
on above basis, and feel sure that we 
can please you. 
All prices F.O.B. Baltimore. 

GRIFFITH & TURNER, 124 N. Paca St.—Calvert 2300-2301 1] 
