PHLOX DECUSSATA 
These beautiful hardy border plants are most effective in the garden durmg late summer and early 
fall. They like deeply prepared and enriched, well-drained soil. Space the plants 10 inches apart. 
Never let them go to seed and never wet the plants when watering. Let the hose sun slowly on the 
ground. This method prevents mildew. For Phlox Drummondi see Annual List. 
Tall Large-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 25c; j;s0z. 65c; Woz. $2; oz. $6 
hese come in a brilliant array of colors, make gorgeous displays, and will last for years. As the seed is 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 in sunny borders. 
Virginica. ; : : 3 Pkt. 15c; #:0z. 60c; oz. $1.75; oz. $5.25 
Large dense, 3-foot bushes with terminal spikes of delicate lilac-pink tubular flowers, from July to September. 
PLATYCODON 
Chinese Bellflower. These thrive in a well-drained, 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; lgoz. 45c; Yioz. 85c; oz. $2.50 
Deep blue, 3-inch bell-flowers with pointed recurved petals, in June and July on 20-inch spikes. Height 3 feet. 
POPPY 
Papaver. Of great value in the garden, these make a gorgeous display of rich brilliance which noth- 
ing can equal. Whether planted singly or in masses, their intense color makes them conspicuous m 
any position. Grow the seedlings in pots, as they resent transplanting. If the flowers are cut when 
in bud they will keep in water for several days. For others see Annual List. 
ICELAND POPPIES 
These lovely plants are of great value for cutting and in the sunny border, and thrive in well-drained, sandy soil. 
Red Cardinal. : Pkt. 25c; Ygoz. 60c; Yoz. $1.10; oz. $3.25 
This is the first real red variety to be offered. The brilliant cardinal-red flowers are borne on 214-foot plants. 
Iceland Single, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; lgoz. 50c; oz. $1.50; 14 Ib. $4.50 
This is a very attractive color mixture on nice stems for cutting. The plants are free flowering and 11% feet high. 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
These wonderful flowers far surpass in splendor of bloom all other Poppies. Nothing can approach them as garden 
accents tn the flower border in May and June. They do best planted 12 inches apart in deep rich loam, and should 
be mulched in the fall with dry litter to prevent crown rot. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Beauty of Livermere. : Pkt. 25c; soz. 40c; 14oz. $1.25; oz. $3.75 
An elegant, vigorous variety, 3 feet tall, with extra-large blooms of a striking dark oxblood-red color. 
Brilliant. Pkt. 25c; ys0z. 50c; 14oz. $1.50; oz. $4.50 
The vivid fiery red flowers are often 4 inches in diameter, and freely produced on long-stemmed 3-foot plants. 
Mrs. Perry. Pkt. 35c; ~s0z. 65c; oz. $2; oz. $6 
Magnificent blooms of enormous size and bold habit. The color of the silky, crinkled petals is salmon-rose. 
Princess Victoria Louise. Pkt. 25c; #0z. 40c; Woz. $1.25; oz. $3.75 
Medium-sized light orange-salmon flowers of perfect form, on plants 3 feet high. 
Scarlet. Pkt. 15c; lgoz. 55c; oz, $1.60; 14Ib. $4.75 
Well-known brilliant orange-scarlet of outstanding beauty. The attractive 3-foot plants have rich green foliage. 
Orientale, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; oz. 60c; Yoz. $1; oz. $3; Ib. $9 
Made up from seed saved from a great variety of extra-fine named sorts. Excellent for colorful display beds. 
PRIMULA 
Plant about 6 inches apart in damp, rich loam, with at least partial shade. Ideal for rock-gardens. 
Polyanthus, Monarch, Mixed. Pkt. 25¢; yy0z. $1; ysoz. $1.85; Vgoz. $3; 14oz. $5.50 
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; zyoz. $1; soz. $1.85; oz. $3; Woz. $5.50 
Bunch Primrose. The plants, 1 foot high, bear bunch-headed flowers in white and shades of yellow. 
Vulgaris. Pkt. 20c;_ x;0z. 50c; y:0z. 90c; Moz. $2.75 
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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