_ “NEMAPEG’S”” Old Time Favorite Perennials 
_ ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle). Thistle-like foliage. 
____-Large round heads of flowers in the shape of per- 
fect globes. Deep blue color and very attractive. 
Very showy if planted among large rocks or as a 
background for various foliage plants. Will grow 
on poorly drained soil and is a handsome perennial. 
_ Good for cutting. About 214 to 3 feet. Strong, 
_ 2-year plants, 10c each. 
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-ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly). Very similar to Echinops 
_ with the exception that the flowers are smaller and 
not so perfectly formed. The foliage and flowers 
of this striking plant are both steel-blue in color 
and sparkle and glint with the sun. Does well in 
_ location near salt water and in sandy soil. Grows 
3 feet tall. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
_~GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Large, blood-red 
and orange flowers of daisy-like formation, borne 
on strong stems about 2 to 214 feet long. One 
of the most satisfactory perennials for the border 
or garden. Blooms the entire summer. Wonderful 
for cutting. The flowers attain a diameter of 214 
inches and come in various formations. Easy to 
cultivate and will thrive on any soil. Likes plenty 
of sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
_~GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). A dainty perennial 
producing delicate white flowers. Fine for mixing 
with other flowers in cut bouquets. Grows 2 to 
214 feet. Of very easy culture and hardy habit. 
Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
_ HELIOPSIS (Golden Daisy. A superb perennial 
for background effect. Grows 3 to 4 feet bearing 
deep rich golden yellow flowers, two inches in 
Will thrive on 
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_ diameter. Blooms all summer. 
any soil and requires no care. 
Resembles greatly doronicum. 
_ plants, 10c each. 
HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). Mixed colors. 10¢ 
each; 12 for $1.00. 
~HOLLYHOCKS. Old favorite, always in demand. 
We offer the finest double varieties obtainable in 
_ yellow, pink, red, maroon, white, salmon and rose. 
Wonderful bloomers. Plant them along fences, 
- under windows or for background effect. Attains 
5 to 6 feet. Will thrive on heavy soil. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
-LIATRIS (Blazing Star). A bulbous perennial with 
long spikes of purple and rosy purple flowers from 
July to September. Grows 5 feet tall, of which 
nearly 314 feet consists of the flower spike. A 
novel plant that attracts and commands attention. 
Very hardy. Will thrive on rather wet ground and 
in semi-shade. A background plant, effective in 
its display. Strong, 2-year bulbous roots, 10c each. 
LINUM Perenne (Bluc Flax). A beautiful perennial 
of delicate foliage and pure blue flowers. A real 
border gem. Very adaptable for the rock garden as 
well. Grows 114 feet high and is simply covered 
with large, heavenly blue flowers of buttercup-like 
shape. Blooms almost the entire summer. Does 
well on any soil but seems to prefer that of sandy 
or light texture. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
YCHNIS (Rose Campion; Jerusalem Cross). Hand- 
some, hardy perennials of easy culture. Will thrive 
anywhere. 
. Chalcedonica. Deep red flowers borne on large 
heads similar to verbena. Good for cutting, the 
border or garden. 2 feet. 2-year plants, 10c each. 
PENSTEMON (Beard Tongue). A_ beautiful 
perennial plant, producing freely large spikes of 
handsome, tubular flowers in almost every shade 
and color. 2 to 3 feet. Will thrive on any garden 
soil. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
PHLOX. The most appreciated of the perennials. It 
comes in bloom at a time when flowers are needed 
in the garden and keeps blooming until frost. Im- 
mense trusses of large flowers in all colors. Our 
stcck comprises the best varieties grown and are 
all of medium height, about 2 to 2!4 feet. Phlox 
likes very heavy soil and plenty of manure. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Thrives everywhere, 
gives a wealth of bloom. Unsurpassed for the 
border and garden. Fine for cutting, 21% to 3 
feet. Prefer the sun but will grow in semi-shade. 
R. purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large, 
showy, reddish purple flowers with dark brown 
disc. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Burbank’s origi-” 
nation. Extra large flowers of pure white on 
straight, erect stems, fine for cutting. Makes a 
dandy border plant. Thrives in any soil; needs 
little care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. Strong, 2- 
year plants, 10c each. 
STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy peren- 
nials, producing all summer panicles of small flow 
ers, which can be dried and used for winter bou- 
quets. Unexcelied for the border and rockery. 
Very easy to grow and will thrive in semi-shady 
locations. 
S. latifolia. Large, deep blue flowers. Grows 114 to 
2 feet. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 18 
to 24 inches, bearing freely from July to October 
handsome, centaurea-like blossoms, each measur- 
ing from 3 to 4 inches in diameter and deep blue 
in color. One of the most desirable plants for the 
hardy border; fine for cutting. Thrive in com- 
mon garden soil and will do quite well in semi- 
shady locations, but best flowers in full sunlight. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker). Large 
spikes of deep red and orange flowers borne on 
lily-like stems. Good for cutting. Fine for the 
border and around pools. Grows 2 to 214 feet. 
Does well in sandy soil. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10c each. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). An elegant hardy peren- 
nial of easy culture and free-flowering habit. Long 
spikes of blue flowers from July to September. 
Resembles a miniature lilac. 
V. longifolia. Rich blue flowers, attaining 2 feet. 
V. spicata. Bright blue flowers, 18 inches. Fine for 
border and cutting. 
Strong, 2-year plants of these for only 10c. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately perennial with 
swordlike foliage and tall-branched spikes of large, 
creamy white flowers during June and July. At- 
tains 6 feet. Fine planted as single specimens or 
around pools. Will thrive on poor sandy soil. Will 
do well in the shade. Strong, 3-year plants, 10c 
each. Must be from three to four years old before 
blooming. Foliage is retained during winter and 
looks attractive among evergreens. 

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