PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
PEROVSKIA (Silver Sage; 
Russian Sage) 
tAtriplicifolia. 4 ft. The felty gray foliage 
and the lavender-tipped blooms provide 
a pleasing tall accent of gray for summer 
borders. August to October. 3 for $1.35; 
$5 per doz. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead) 
tRosy Spire. 314 ft. Showy spikes of deep 
rosy crimson bloom. September. 
{Summer Glow. 4 ft. The striking spikes 
are often 18 inches long; top-notch cut- 
flowers. Late August, September. 
tSummer Snow. 3 ft. A new white va- 
riety; we need more spire-like flowers in 
summer gardens. July, August. 
{Vivid. 18 in. Ideal dwarf kind with deep 
pink bloom. September. 
PLUMBAGO (Leadwort) 
*Larpentae. 12 in. Rich foliage and deep 
blue flowers in Jate summer; useful for 
sunny or shady ground-covers or for the 
rock-garden. July to September. 
HARDY PHLOX 
Spring-Flowering Kinds 
Phlox subulata 
Few of our hardy perennials are more 
widely adapted for use in the rock-garden or 
wall-garden or on steep slopes for ground- 
cover use. The plants make a brilliant splash 
of color in the spring and display attractive 
foliage throughout the season. They grow 
best in well-drained soil and in full sun. 
See color illustration, page 12. 
*Alice Wilson. New. Bright lavender-blue. 
Blooms again m full. is 
*Atropurpurea. Very showy brilliant red. 
*Blue Eyes. An outstanding lavender-blue 
P variety. 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. : 
*Brightness. New. Attractive bright pink. 
*Camla. An English novelty. The large 
flowers are glistening pink. Blooms again 
in the fall. 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. 
*Camla alba. A lovely new white form that 
blooms very freely again during fall 
months. 3 for $1; $3.50 per doz. | 
*Dixie Brilliant. Truly an exciting new 
hybrid with unusually large crimson 
blooms which appear after most kinds 
have finished flowering. 3 for $1; $3.50 
per doz. 
*Pink Cushion. New. Compact, bushy 
growth. Color similar to Rosea. 
*Rosea Improved. An improved form of 
Rosea. ; . 
*Sampson. New. Deep rose with crimson 
center. Distinct.and lovely. This is the 
same as the variety offered as Sensation. 
*Vivid. A compact and showy grower with 
fiery rose flowers. 
Other Phlox Species 
*Divaricata. Our beautiful blue native 
Phlox. Does well in shade. 
*Ovata (Carolina). Bright rosy red flowers on 
12 to 15-inch stems come profusely in 
May and June. 
*Ovata pulchra. 12 in. A very rare and 
beautiful pink form of the well-known 
P. ovata. It blooms freely in May and 
June. 3 for $1.35. 
HARDY SUMMER PHLOX. See page 13 
PLATYCODON (Balloon-Flower) 
Grandiflorum czruleum. See color illus- 
tration, page 8. 
*Grandiflorum Mariesi. 18 in. A useful 
dwarf kind for the foreground of the 
border. 
*Grandiflorum Mariesi album. A white- 
flowering perennial that is hard to beat. 


Physostegia 
POLEMONIUM 
*Blue Pearl. Jacobs-Ladder. 12 in. A new 
dwarf Polemonium with great clusters 
of light blue flowers. The plants grow 
well in partial shade or full sun. May. 
PRIMULA (Primrose) 
Perhaps the showiest of spring-flowering 
perennials are the lovely Primroses. They 
have a wide color range covering the entire 
spectrum. Most kinds do best in rich moist 
soil and im partial shade, but the Veris and 
the Juliae can be grown in full sun if watered 
frequently during the summer months. 
*Auricula, Giant Hybrids. These dis- 
tinctive Primulas have curious contrast- 
ing eyes and large blooms on 6 to 8-inch 
stems. 
*Cashmiriana. An unusual species with 
large round heads of lavender bloom. 
*Juliae, Wanda. Deep blue-purple, almost 
violet; very free-flowering. 
*Veris, Munstead Giants Strain. Sepa- 
rate colors including yellow, red, cream, 
and mixed. 
*Zambalensis, Primrose Lodge. Large, 
deep crimson blooms borne on 6-inch 
stems. Free-flowering. 
PULMONARIA (Lungwort) 
In moist shady soil they are especially 
happy but they can be depended upon for 
almost any part of the garden that is not 
too dry. The plant is a source of perpetual 
interest. In the spring there are the Mer- 
tensia-like blooms and throughout the grow- 
ing season the silver-spotted foliage is 
attractive. 
*Angustifolia azurea. Bears racemes of 
sky-blue flowers that are very attractive. 
Since the plant grows less than a foot high, 
it makes a good ground-cover, especially 
in damp, shady places. April, May. 
*Saccharata, Mrs. Moon. The dark green 
foliage has silver spots and the flowers are 
a pleasing combination of salmon-pink and 
blue. April, May. 55 cts. each; 3 for $1.35. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). See list 
on page 19. 


RUDBECKIA (Coneflower) 
t{Maxima. 5 ft. A distinctive and little- 
known species with glaucous foliage 
sparsely arranged on long sturdy stems 
which are topped with large yellow blooms, 
measuring 3 to 4 inches across and further 
accentuated with a 2-inch dark cone. 
June, July. 
tPurpurea, The King. See back cover. 
tWhite Lustre. See back cover. 
ROSEMARY. See page 31. 
SALVIA (Sage) 
tAzurea. 4 ft. The stems of each clump are 
terminated with loose panicles of sky-blue 
flowers. August, September. 
Officinalis. See page 31. 
{Pitcheri. 4 ft. In autumn the branching 
stems are covered with deep blue flowers 
of gentian-like loveliness. 
SAPONARIA (Soapwort) 
*Ocymoides alba. Although sprawly in its 
habit of growth, it is particularly at- 
tractive. 
*Ocymoides splendens. The dense masses 
of pink flowers which appear in late 
spring add color to the rock-garden. 
SCABIOSA (Scahbious). See back cover. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
*Sieboldi. In late fall when rock-gardens 
are dull, this unusual plant, curious in 
form, foliage, and flower, puts on a show. 
*Spectabile, Brilliant. 18 in. A common 
but worthwhile perennial with large flat 
heads of brilliant red flowers. 
*Spurium, Dragon’s Blood. Bright car- 
mine-red flowers appear above bronzy red 
foliage from July to September, creating 
charming contrasts. An excellent plant 
for the wall or rock-garden. 
SEMPERVIVUM (Houseleek) 
We have more than 25 varieties. Won’t 
you tell us your special interest? 
SHASTA DAISY 
See Chrysanthemum maximum, page 19. 
SILENE (Catchfly) 
*Alpestris flore-pleno. A choice double- 
flowering form of pure white. 3 for $1; 
$3.50 per doz. 
*Wherryi. 6 in. A rock-plant that deserves 
to be better known. Large showy single 
pink flowers. May, June. 
STATICE (Sea-Lavender) 
fLatifolia. The large loose heads of purplish 
bloom are soft and pleasing in color. 
July, August. 
tSTOKESIA, Blue Moon. See color illus- 
tration on page 12. 
TARRAGON. See page 31. 
THERMOPSIS (Carolina Yellow Lupine) 
tCaroliniana. 3 ft. A good yellow accent 
plant with spikes of pea-like flowers. 
June, July. 
THYMUS. See page 31. 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants 40 cts. each; 3 for 85 cts.; $3 per doz.; six plants at the dozen rate 
* Indicates alpines or rock-plants; with few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
of your perennial border or for edging. 
t Indicates varieties which are useful for cutting. 

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