
HARDY PERENNIALS (continued) 
Price: 30c each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 100, except where noted 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star) 
+tSquarosa—Long spikes of brilliant lavender blue flowers 
surrounding the stem like small thistles. Flowering in July 
and August when this particular color is lacking in the gar- 
den. Attains a height of about three feet and an excellent 
cut-flower subject. 
tSquarosa Alba—Pure white form of the above. A most 
attractive spike of flower in the garden, and one that caused 
a great deal of comment this past season. 
+Pyenostachya—Long narrow spikes of rich purple flowers. 
Rather an unusual growth, but splendid for cut flowers in 
July and August and also a fine variety for the border. At- 
tains a height of about 4 feet. 
LILIES (Cultural Notes) 
Most Lily bulbs may be planted in the Spring or Fall. The 
most important factor in growing Lilies is that they should 
have good drainage. Manure or commercial fertilizer should 
never be allowed to come in direct contact with the bulbs, 
as this is often the cause of rotting or disease. In planting, 
dig the hole 6 inches deeper than the bulb is to be set and 
place some well decomposed leafmold in the bottom of the 
hole. Over this, place an inch or two of sand. The bulb is 
then placed on its side on the sand. A mulch of peat moss 
or leaf-mold is very necessary during the Summer, with straw 
and leaves for Winter covering. 
tElegans (or Thunbergianum)—Flowers are orange- 
red, slightly spotted purple. Attains a height of about two 
feet. Grows well in a sunny border or rock garden. This 
variety sometimes shows great variation in color and height 
depending upon the soil and location in which it is grown. 
Price: 25¢c each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 
hundred. 
TLilium Henryi—Very similar to Speciosum except in color- 
ing, which is a gorgeous orange yellow with a green stripe 
down the center of each petal. This Lily blooms in August 
and September, which makes it very valuable for the late 
Summer garden. It is perfectly hardy and has no particular 
soil requirements. Plant 10 inches deep. Price: 75¢ each, 
$7.50 per dozen. 
tRegale or Myriophyllum—Flowers white, slightly suf- 
fused pink, with a beautiful shade of canary yellow at the 
center. Delightfully perfumed, reminding one of the Jasmine. 
Blooms out of doors early in July. Absolutely hardy. Plant 8 
inches deep. Price: Large size 75c each, $7.50 per 
dozen; small size 3 bulbs $1.00, 12 bulbs $3.50. 
TSpeciosum Rubrum Magnificum—Always satisfactory 
in the Perennial border, perfectly hardy and blooming late 
into September. Flowers white, shaded and spotted with 
rose and very fragrant. A graceful stem, 3 to 4 feet high, 
carries from three to twelve beautiful blooms that open grad- 
ually, prolonging the blooming season. Plant 10 inches deep. 
Price: $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
TLilium Tigrinum (Simplex Splendens)—The well- 
known Tiger Lily that flourishes in all situations, is hardy 
and easily cultivated. Bright orange red flowers thickly dot- 
ted with purple spots. Admirably adapted for mass plantings 
against shrubbery. Blooms July and August. Plant 9 inches 
deep. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen. 
TUmbellatum—Sometimes called the WESTERN ORANGE- 
CUP—Red or orange flowers spotted at the base of the 
petals. Growing on stems two feet tall. “Umbellatum” as a 
general rule likes cool shady positions for best results. Very 
strong grower. Price: 30c each, $3.00 per dozen, 
$20.00 per hundred. 
LINUM (Flax) 
*Perenne—One of the most effective of the blue perennial 
flowers, growing about 18 inches high and flowers from May 
to July. When planted en masse, makes a very beautiful 
show of color. 
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LUPIN 
+Standard Sorts—Effective plants with large spikes of 
flowers blooming profusely in May and June. They grow best 
in well-prepared garden soil, preferably in a semi-shady 
location. 3 feet. Blue, White, Pink. 
LYTHRUM SALICARIA 
+The Beacon—Outstanding for growing in a small border 
or for large mass plantings and does well in sun or partial 
shade. Blooms from July to September with bold spikes of 
brilliant red colored flowers and reddish-green foliage. 
Height, 4 feet. Price: 50c each, $5.00 per dozen, 
$35.00 per 100. 
MERTENSIA (Virginia Bluebells) 
+Virginica—Blooms very early in the Spring, making a 
charming color scheme when planted with Doronicum. 
Flowers of bright blue, fading to pink and borne on graceful, 
drooping stems about 11/2 feet high. 
MONARDA (Bergamot) 
+Didyma — Brilliant crimson-scarlet flowers produced on 
plants about 2% to 3 feet high, during the months of July 
and August. Very showy and bright when planted en masse. 
tLilacina (Lilac Bee-Balm)—Lovely soft shade of laven- 
der-blue flowers, about 2 feet high, flowering July to Sep- 
tember. 
*+Salmonia (Salmon Bee Balm)—Delightful salmon- 
pink flowers, about 2 feet high, flowering from July to Sep- 
tember. 
MYOSOTIS (Forget-me-not) 
*+Palustris Semperflorens—No hardy flower is better 
known or appreciated than this light blue variety. Early and 
free in bloom. Perpetual flowering type. Prefers a damp lo- 
cation, 6 inches. 
NEPETA (Ground-Ivy) 
*Mussini—A most desirable border or rock plant with gray- 
green foliage and covered with masses of pale lavender blue 
flowers. Blooms from May to November if cut back once dur- 
ing mid-Summer. One foot high and has a spread of 12 to 
15 inches. Is a splendid ground cover. Esvecially useful in 
dry, sunny slopes to prevent washing. 
OENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) 
Excellent for border and rock garden work as well as on the 
edges of paths, because they are continuous in bloom 
throughout the entire Summer. Do very well in sunny places. 
*+Fraseri—Pale yellow bell-like flowers, flowering from June 
till October. 

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