THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN CO., PAINESVILLE, OHIO 21 

Primula 
HARDY PRIMROSE 
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Auricula Prize Flowered 
Giant Hybrids 
Greatly improved strain of many choice 
shades. An excellent rock garden species 
growing to a height of about four to six 
inches. The florets are arranged in round- 
ed heads. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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GIANT CRIMSON. 
3’. Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT GOLD LACED. Mahogany brown edged 
yellow. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT HYBRIDS. A variation of beautiful colors. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
GIANT YELLOW. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
HELLENAE. The finest of anything in the Primula 
family that has ever come to our attention. It 
is very dwarf, produces a profusion of Burgundy- 
red starry flowers on 2 to 3 inch stems. It 
spreads into a mat after its first season. 
3”’ Pots, Per 10, $3.50; Per 100, $25.00 
JAPONICA. Splendid crimson, 
shades on long spikes. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
MARTIN‘S SELECT HYBRIDS. Fine quality flow- 
ers and a good balanced mixture of colors which 
is very often desired in mass plantings. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
OFFICINALIS. 
inches. 
3’ Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
ORANGE FLAME. Brilliant orange, adequately 
described by the name. This strain is from Eng- 
land and it is very exceptional. 
3’ Pots, Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
VERIS BLUE SHADES. A select strain, producing 
various shades of blue flowers. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
rose and white 
The yellow English cowslip. 10 
VERIS KLEYNII. It has heavy stems, average 
length 8 to 12 inches, carrying immense heads 
of 15 to 25 florets, each floret 1 inch to 1 
inches in diameter, rich golden yellow shaded 
apricot towards center. Plants average 6 flower 
spikes each, perfectly hardy. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
VULGARIS. The true yellow primrose. 6 inches. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
WANDA. Extensive trials and comparisons and 
careful attention to the appraisals of visitors to 
our trials has proven beyond any doubt that this 
variety is unusual, distinct, and of such high 
merit that it demands a place in the list of the 
best Primulas. The color is a deep, bluish-purple, 
closely approaching a clean violet. The novelty 
and striking beauty of its appearance make it 
sell itself. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
PULMONARIA 
LUNGWORT 
ANGUSTIFOLIA AZUREA. Fine for light shade, 
moist ground; it grows not over a foot high, well 
suited for ground covering in shade. In April 
and May large masses of sky blue flowers are 
produced. 
212" Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $15.00 
SACCHARATA. This is an early spring flower 
on the order of Mertensia, with dainty rose-pink 
flowers standing straight and upright to 12 
inches. _ When through blooming, the spotted 
silvery green foliage is extremely decorative. 
22" Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $15.00 
Pyrethrums 
ATROSANGUINEUM. A fine strain of red shades, 
plants having been grown from seeds selected 
from red varieties. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
DAINTY. A cherry red double of fine form and 
size. 
2/2" Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
ROBINSON’S DARK CRIMSON. 
scarlet and immensely large. 
and very free flowering. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSE GLORY. Strong grower, a beautiful 
rose double of medium size. 
22" Pots, Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
ROSEUM HYBRIDUM. Very hardy and one of 
the choicest of perennials. The attractive fern- 
like foliage is interesting when the plants are not 
in bloom and the flowers ranging from pure white 
through shades of pink to deep crimson are beau- 
tiful on the plant or as cut flowers. They flower 
the last of May and through June. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
Flowers crimson 
Strong, long stems 
deep 
RANUNCULUS 
BUTTERCUPS 
ACRIS FL. PL. Where a wet plot is puzzling, 
use this Ranunculus and you won’‘t go wrong. 
Aside from the attractive appearance of the 
whole plant, the delicately formed graceful 
flowers make it a very valuable cut flower. It is 
double, yellow, upright, Buttercup-like. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
REPENS FL. PL. Pretty, double-flowering, bright 
golden yellow Buttercups. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ROSEMARY 
Grandmother’s Old Favorite Aromatic Herb, dec- 
orative in the garden, it is also becoming an 
essential plant in the newly popular kitchen herb 
gardens. Flowers a celestial blue, borne on 
plants about 2 feet tall. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 

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intature IKXoses 
ROCK GARDEN VARIETIES 
JULIETTE 
A 1943 introduction, exclusively present- 
ed through this catalog. It is the finest 
of the Miniature Rock Garden Roses that 
are on the market today. In general 
appearance, it might best be described 
as a dwarf Gruss an Teplitz. It matures 
to 14 inches and bears a brilliant crimson 
miniature Rose. 
3” Pots, 50c each, 10 for $4.00 
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ROSA ROULETTI IMPROVED 
A real gem for the rock garden, flowering 
practically the entire summer. Grows about 
8-10 
spread. 
inches in height and the same in 
Flowers are a pleasing rose pink 
color, semi-double. It is not only a won- 
derful little plant for the rock garden 
but it also makes a very attractive pot 
plant throughout the winter. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $4.00; Per 100, $27.50 
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Rudbechia 
PURPUREA. Peculiar reddish-purple flowers with 
a very high, large brown cone-shaped center, on 2 
to 3 feet stems. July to October. A _ splendid 
plant for the border. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
THE KING. A tall improved Rudbeckia Purpurea 
with broad, deep crimson red petals and rich cop- 
pery bronze tones. The petals never fold back 
or droop. Attractive and fine for cutting. Blooms 
from July to August, height 3 to 3% feet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
WHITE LUSTRE. A new and very fine departure. 
The pure white star-like flowers are accentuated 
by a cone of metallic lustre not unlike burnished 
brass. Stems are solid, 30 inche shigh, character 
clean, never bothered by hot or dry weather, 
hardy as an Oak. 
3” Pots, Per 10, $3.50; Per 100, $25.00 
Salvia 
MEADOW SAGE 
FARINACEA. A _ splendid border plant, growing 
about two feet high and produces beautiful pale 
blue flowers on neat plants all summer. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PITCHERI. Similar to Azurea, but of more 
branching habit; large flowers of a rich gentian 
blue color, and one of the most admired plants 
during the early autumn. 3 to 4 feet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $17.50 
PRATENSIS ROSEA. Grows to a height of 21% 
feet, producing pale rose colored flowers. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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SANTOLINA VIRIDIS 
An attractive shrubby plant especially suit- 
ed for work on sunny, dry borders. The 
foliage is bright green and sweetly scented 
Grows to a height of one foot and pro- 
duces white flowers in July. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
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SAPONARIA 
SOAPWORT 
OFFICINALIS DOUBLE. Grows to a height of 18 
to 20 inches. Produces great masses of frag- 
rant semi to fully double pure white flowers 
changing to flesh pink. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
SAXIFRAGA 
MEGASEA 
CORDIFOLIA. These will thrive in any kind of 
soil and in any position. Grow about 1 foot high, 
and are admirable for the front of the border 
or shrubbery, forming masses of handsome, broad, 
deep green foliage, which alone renders them 
useful; flowers appear very early. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 

NOTICE: Packing is charged 
throughout at actual cost or 
less of materials and labor in- 
volved. 
