HARDY PERENNIALS, continued 
PENTSTEMON barbatus _przecox (Beard-Tongue). 
Very hardy plant, growing a compact rosette of 
glossy leaves at crown with many bloom-spikes 
2 to 3 feet in height, ranging from fuchsia-purple 
through red to light pink, all summer. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Grandiflorus. This plant is rapidly gaming popu- 
larity for its beautiful foliage and lavender flowers. 
Foliage is heavy, blue-green, remaining in good 
condition all through the year. During June large 
trumpet-shaped lavender flowers are borne on 2 to 
3-foot spikes, that are very erect, and need no 
staking. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
PHLOX 
DECUSSATA (Hardy Phlox). These hardy plants are 
the most effective and useful in the garden during 
the late summer months. Everyone loves the 
brilliant colors in Phlox. We offer those most liked 
and that grow easily in ordinary good soil. 
Bridesmaid. White with crimson eye. 
Firebrand. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 
Miss Lingard (Phlox suffruticosa). Beautiful shiny 
green foliage. Absolutely free from disease. 
Rheinlander. Large flower-heads of beautiful sal- 
mon-pink on stout stems. 
R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy carmine with claret- 
red eye. 
Thor. A beautiful shade of deep salmon, overlaid 
with a scarlet glow; small red eye. 
Von Hochberg. The best blood-red variety. 
Any of above, each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75 
One each of above (7 in all) $1.50 
SUBULATA (Moss Pinks). An early spring-flowering 
type with pretty, moss-like evergreen foliage. Dur- 
ing April and May the plant is hidden under the 
mass of bloom. 
Alba.* Pure white flowers in April and May cover 
compact plants. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Atropurpurea.* Plants have the same good com- 
pact, moss-like foliage and are covered with car- 
mine-red flowers in early spring. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Autumn Rose. One of the finest, with very com- 
pact dark green foliage. Flowers are a beautiful 
deep pink with claret-red eye. Prized highly as 
it blooms so freely in the spring and again in the 
fall. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Lilacina.* A creeping variety completely covered 
with pale blue flowers In spring. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Rosea.* Piants are covered in early spring with 
brilliant rose-pink flowers. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
PLATYCODON grandiflorum Mariesi* (Balloon 
Flower). A dwarf species with broad, thick foliage 
and large deep blue flowers on 12-inch stems 
throughout the summer. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 
PRIMULA cashmiriana* (Primrose). These hardy 
Primroses add charm to the rock-garden in early 
spring. Foliage is pretty durmg the year. The 
flower-heads are ball-shaped, of a rich lavender 
color and come very early in the spring. Plant ina 
rich, loamy soil nm a shady position. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Veris Hybrids* (Cowslip). One of the finest plants 
for the rock-garden. The many colors are very bril- 
liant, ranging through lilac, purple, violet, buff, 
orange, salmon, yellow and rich reds. They bloom 
heavily during May and June. Requires a shady 
position in a moist well-drammed soil. Each 30c; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.25. 
Veris, Munstead’s Giants.* Beautiful rock-garden 
plant. The foliage and habit of growth is Itke the 
Veris Hybrid. Giant umbels of large, well-formed 
flowers in white and many different shades of yel- 
lowin May. Thrivesina shady location. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
RUDBECKIA Newmani (Coneflower). A valuable 
plant for the border. Deep orange-yellow {lowers 
with dark purple cones are borne on long, wiry 
stems 3 feet high throughout the summer. Fine for 
cutting. Plant in any good garden soil. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Purpurea (Purple Coneflower). An excellent plant 
for grouping in front of shrubbery. Flowers are 
large, reddish purple, with large cone-shaped 
centers of brown, borne on 2-foot stems. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
SALVIA Pitcheri (Meadow Sage). Very hardy plants 
with gray-green foliage and pretty sky-blue flowers 
borne on tall spikes 3 to 4 feet high during Sep- 
tember and October. Valuable for its blue flowers 
at a time when bloom is scarce in the garden. 
They like a sunny position in any well-drained 
soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
SAPONARIA ocymoides splendens* (Soapwort). An 
easily grown plant suitable for the rock-garden 
and margins of sunny borders. Plants are compact, 
yet trailing, forming mounds of dainty leaves. 
Flowers are rosy pink, produced in great quantities 
just above the foliage in late May and June. Does 
well in most any good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 
10 for $1.50. 

SEDUM (Stonecrop). Effective dwarf plants for color 
contrast in the rockery. They thrive in the sunny 
spot of the rock-garden, and, by trailing around 
and among the rocks, they give an established 
appearance. AII are easy to grow and demand 
little attention. Will grow where other plants will 
not thrive. 
Album murale.* A red-leaved form of Album hay- 
ing small, oblong leaves on brown stems. The 
white flowers have pink centers. Each 20c; 3 for 
50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Divergens.* Green-tinted beads on red creeping 
stems. Flowers are yellow. Very unusual and 
pretty. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
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VERONICA corymbosa stricta.* 
SEDUM spectabile. An erect-growing variety, robust 
and glaucous, with stems 12 to 16 inches high, tipped 
with pink flowers in broad, flat cymes. Suitable 
for a taller plant in the rockery or low border. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. : ; 
Spurium.* A creeping variety with leaves in term1- 
nal rosettes. Turns a blood-red color in winter. 
Pink flowers In summer on 2 to 4-inch stems. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
SEMPERVIVUM globiferum* (Houseleek). Hairy, 
globe-shaped rosettes of gray-green that darken in 
the autumn to a dull bronze. Make a compact 
cluster that fits in nicely among rocks. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
STATICE latifolia (Sea-Lavender). A valuable plant 
for the border. Its narrow, leathery Jeaves grow 
tin clumps close to the ground. The large, loose 
heads of tiny blue flowers, produced in midsummer 
on 18 to 20-inch stems, are especially good for 
cutting and drying. Require a well-drained sandy 
soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
THALICTRUM adiantifolium (Meadow-Rue). A 
fme hardy plant that is highly prized for its ele- 
gant, finely divided foliage which ts used for mixing 
with cut-flowers. Miniature white flowers are 
borne in feathery clusters in June. They do well 
In sun or shade in a moist, well-drained soil. Each 
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Aquilegifolium. Very attractive foliage like that 
of the Aquilegia. Rosy purple flowers are produced 
in June and July on 2 to 3-foot spikes. Useful as a 
cut-flower as well as being a fine plant for the 
hardy border. Will grow in either sun or shade in a 
well-drained soil. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
THYMUS citriodorus.* The well-known Lemon 
Thyme. A pretty, spreading plant for the rockery. 
The foliage is light green on stems of reddish green 
and has a pleasing Iemon aroma. Short spikes of 
lavender flowers cover the plants in June and July. 
Plant in ordinary good soil in the rock-garden, 
terrace or along the garden walk. Will grow in sun 
or shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Serpyllum* (Wild Thyme). This tidy little plant is 
prized for its fragrant foliage and neat-growing 
habit. Flowers are pink, closely set along the 
creeping stems, and borne in June and July. Plant 
in sun or partial shade in any good loose, moist 
soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c: 10 for $1.75. 
Serpyllum album.* White form of Serpyllum. A 
wonderful plant where a creeper is wanted. The 
foliage ts always attractive and fragrant. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
TRITOMA (Red-Hot Poker). Very popular plants for 
garden accent. They have long, narrow, grassy 
leaves and bear their drooping, tubular flowers in 
dense spikes on long stems 24 to 30 inches in height. 
Ideal in the border and can be used for cutting 
throughout the summer. Requires good loose 
fertile soil in sunny location. 
Hybrida, Express. An early-flowering sort ranging 
from yellow to crimson-orange. Blooms from June 
to August. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
A low-growing 
plant with prostrate tufted foliage. Azure-blue 
flowers are produced on 6 to 8-inch spikes in mid- 
summer. New. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Incana.* A gem for the rockery or low border, with 
Its pretty contrast between foliage and flowers. 
Has narrow silver leaves in neat tufts, from which 
arise dainty spikes of violet-blue flowers. Very 
good for edging. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Longifolia subsessilis. One of the handsomest 
blue-flowering plants. Very hardy and increases in 
strength and beauty each year. Spikes 2 feet high 
are completely covered with beautiful blue flowers 
in July and August. Fine for cutting and one of 
the best plants for the hardy border. Does well 
in any good soil. Each 30; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Prostrata.*An early-blooming creeper covered with 
light blue flowers in May. Does well in full sun 
among the rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Rupestris.* A fine rock-plant growing 2 to 3 inches 
high with thickly matted, dark green foliage, hid- 
den in May and June under a cloud of bright blue 
flowers. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Spicata, Dwarf Blue. Very fme variety for the low 
border. Plants grow compact and have very dark 
green foliage. Each plant grows many spikes of 
intense blue flowers 8 to 12 inches high in summer. 
Any ordinary good soil in sun is satisfactory. 
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
Spicata rosea. A much-branched variety that bears 
pink flowers. Treat same as Dwarf Blue. Each 20c; 
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50. 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri (Globe Flower). This plant is 
unexcelled for its beauty. A magnificent variety 
with globe-shaped, very deep orange flowers borne 
on 18 to 20-inch stems in summer. Require a rich 
soil in partial shade. Very pretty in the border. 
Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
VIOLA odorata (Double Russian Violet.) A perfectly 
hardy Violet and a gem for the rock-garden or 
bedding. Produces great masses of tine, large, 
double deep purple flowers of eaquisi e fragrance 
in early spring. Height 4 to 6 inches. Grows well 
in any good garden soil in partial to full shade. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
