
PLUMBAGO - Leadwort 
Lovely low-growing plants with leathery, small, heart-shaped leaves of 
bronzy green color. The flowers are a deep peacock-blue borne in small 
clusters just above the foliage. 
Culture. They require a sandy loam which is well drained and not too 
rich. Do well in the rock garden in full sun or light shade. May be used 
also as an edging to beds or garden paths. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 
inches apart; cover lightly during winter in exposed places. 
*Larpentae Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
One of the most desirable border and rock plants. It is of dwarf spread- 
ing habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with brilliant blue. flowers 
during late summer and fall. 
POLEMONIOUM - Jacob’s Ladder or Greek Valerian 
Free flowering, hardy perennials. They have graceful pinnate leaves, and 
bear their flowers in loose heads. Showy plants tor a sunny place in the 
border. 
Culture. They require a light, well drained, ordinary soil and a sunny 
position. Best grown in groups of six or more. Not adapted for damp or 
heavy soils. Reptans does well in a shady location under trees. Plant in 
autumn or early spring about a foot apart. Divide and replant every 
third year. 
Blue Pearl ; Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The lovely and clear baby-blue flowers are freely produced in April and 
May. Does well in sun or shade. Foliage very ornamental throughout 
entire summer. Height 12 inches. 




POLYANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primula veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
Culture. They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
*Munstead Strain Mixed Colors Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This is perhaps the finest strain of large-flowered Primroses in culti- 
tivation. The plants grow vigorously and produce numerous stems which 
are topped with heavy clusters of bold flowers in all shades of yellow, 
cream, orange, buff, mauve, pink, bronze and dark rose. They create 
a riot of color in early spring which lasts for a month and more. 
*Veris Hybrids Three $1.25, Doz. $4.00, 100 $20.00 
This strain includes various shades of lilac, purple and violet, as well 
as a wide range of buff, orange, salmon and rich reds of vigorous growth. 



PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitable 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. 
Culture. Cashmeriana will succeed in good, loamy soil freely mixed 
with leaf mold. Veris requires a damp, rich loam freely mixed with 
leaf mold and peat. All require light shade. Most gardens contain a 
damp, shady spot, and this would be an ideal place for growing hardy 
Primulas. Plant in early spring or early fall, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var- 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
*Cashmeriana Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Large, globular heads of a pleasing purplish blue shade; prefers a moist, 
shaded or sunny situation. 
* Japonica Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
A lovely Primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from crimson to rose 
to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the bog 
garden or near the pool or stream is a sight to be remembered. 
*Vulgaris Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The true old English Primrose with pale yellow flowers. Do not confuse 
with the common veris. 


Saponaria Ocymoides (See page 66) 

Primula Auricula Alpina, Giant Hy bids 







