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Tall Growing PHLOX 
Generally conceded as one of the best Perennials. May be had 
in a large assortment of varieties and in various colors, blooming 
over an extended period through the Midsummer. It is not pos- 
sible to offer all the good varieties, but the selection we offer is 
made up of the pest. 

DELPHINIUM (Perennial Larkspur). 
Recognized as one of the most beau- 
tiful Perennials in the garden and 
one of the best cut flowers. We offer 
same in the two following types. 
Chinensis. Low growing, garden type, 
in delicate shades of blue and pink. 
Lasts for a period of several months 
during the Summer and Fall. 
English Hybrids, Wrexham Strain. 
Tall growing with spikes as much as 
2 ft. Various shades of blue, blending 
into pastel shades of pink. At its 
best in early June. Some flowers 
throughout the Summer, (See illus- 
tration, page 31.) 
DIANTHUS (Garden Pinks): 
*Deltoides, Brilliant. Low growing, 
compact, rock garden plant. Also 
used in borders and mass plantings. 
Rose flowers in May. 
*Rose Cushion. A dwarf, compact 
grower, forming an evergreen mat. 
Especially beautiful when covered by 
a blanket of pink flowers in early 
Spring; the foliage is beautiful 
throughout the year. Fine rock gar- 
den plant. 

Primula Veris 
*DICENTRA spectabilis (Bleedingheart). An old fashioned garden flower. Long racemes 
of heart-shaped pink flowers in May and June. 2 ft. 35c. each, $3.75 per dozen. 
ECHINACEA purpurea (Coneflower). Purple flowers with large, brown, cone-shaped 
centers. July to Cectober. 3 ft. 
ECHINOPS ritro (Globe Thistle). 
Metallic blue flowers, thistle-like 
foliage. July and August. 3 to 
4 ft. 
EUPATORIUM coelestinum 
(Hardy Ageratum). Light purple 
blue. August until frost. 12) “to 
15 in. 
*EUPHORBIA myrsinites. A pros- 
trate plant with attractive blue- 
green foliage which survives through- 
out the Winter. Yellow flowers in 
early Spring. Especially desirable 
in rock gardens, because of its ever- 
green foliage and prostrate habit. 
*EVENING PRIMROSE (Oeno- 
thera). Large yellow flowers June 
to August. 6 in. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora. One of 
the finest hardy garden plants. Used 
in borders, beds and for cut flowers. 
The bloom is most interesting, vary- 
ing in numerous shades and blends 
of orange, red and yellow, seldom 
two plants producing identical 
blooms, 
GYPSOPHILA paniculata (Babys- 
Breath). Minute, starry, white 
flowers borne in profusion on a mas- 
sive spreading plant with small, 
thread-like stems. Useful for cut 
flowers, with coarser, larger blos- 
soms. Blooms for a long period dur- 
ing the Summer. 3 ft. 
HELIANTHUS, Harvest Moon 
(Perennial Sunflower). Rich yel- 
low. Tall growing, good for back- 
grounds. September. 
HELIOPSIS scabra excelsa (Or- 
ange Sunflower). Almost double, 

Selected Standard Varieties 
Border Queen. Very large heads of brilliant watermelon-pink 
blossoms. Flowers freely over a long period. 
Chieftain. Deep crimson, which does not fade or discolor in sun. 
Count Zeppelin. Pure white flowers with vermilion-red eye. 
Very free flowering. 
Daily Sketch. Large trusses and individual florets. Light salm- 
on-pink with crimson ey One of the best. 
Europa. White with red eye. Similar to the Count Zeppelin. 
Miss Lingard. Most hardy and easily grown of all White Phlox. 
Flowers from June until October, Large heads of white flowers 
with pink shading in center. 
Mrs. Milly Van Hoboken. Bright pink with a delicate mauve 
suffusion. Strong grower. 
Rheinlander. A splendid old variety of good growing quality 
and excellent habit. Flower heads large; good strong stems; color 
beautiful salmon-pink. 
R. P. Struthers. A popular old variety. Brizht rosy red, crim- 
son eye. 
Wm. Kesseiring. Plum-purple, shaded violet. Rather dwarf. 
Price on above standard varieties: 35c. each, $3.50 per dozen 



*LIL Y-OF-THE-VALLEY (Convallaria majalis). An old fa- 
vorite garden plant. Also popular with florists. Dainty, white, 
bell-shaped flowers appearing in May are beautiful in the garden 
as well as desirable for cut flowers. Very fragrant. Can be 
grown in considerable shade. 6 to 10 in. 
*LINUM perenne (Flax). Soft, feathery foliage. Clear blue 
flowers in early Spring. One of our most useful garden plants. 
Can be used in Perennial Borders, rockeries. 2 ft. 
*LYCHNIS viscaria splendens. A fine old-fashioned plant 
which has been improved. This is a dwarf type. Pink flowers in 
May and June; suitable for cut flowers, borders and rock gardens. 
*MERTENSIA virginica (Virginia Blue Bells). One of the loy- 
liest Spring blooming plants; usually found near streams and 
shady locations, but may be grown in full sun. 12 to 15 in. 
Phlox Subulata 3 nan 
(CREEPING PHLOX) 
Phiox Divaricata 


Phlox Divaricata Canadensis 
A native species, worthy of extensive 
planting. Blooms early in April, contin- 
uing through May. Large, fragrant, lav- 
ender flowers. (See illustration.) 12 in. 
35c. each, $3.50 per dozen 


yellow flowers; July to October. 3 ft. 
HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvels). Hol- 
lyhock-like, single flowers appearing 
in Midsummer. Mixed colors. 5 ft. 
HOLLYHOCKS. An old garden fa- 
vorite. Used as a background and 
planting along the garden fence. 
Numerous mixed colors. 5 to 6 ft. 
LATHYRUS latifolius (Hardy 
Sweet Pea). Resembles the Annual 
Sweet Pea, but hardy. Mixed pink 
and white. Most often planted on 
trellis or fence. Used for indoor cut 
flowers. 

Phlox Subulata 
An early Spring-flowering type with pretty, 
moss-like, evergreen foliage which during the 
flowering season in April and May is hidden 
under the masses of bloom. An excellent plant 
for the rockery, the border, and invaluable for 
carpeting the ground or covering graves. 
*Alba. Pure white. Neat, compact plant. 
*Atrolilacina. A star-like, bright light blue 
with small, deep red center. 
*Atropurpurea. The nearest toared. Quite 
showy. Most promising new variety. 
*Emerald Cushion. Large, new pink. Beau- 
tiful foliage. 
*G. F. Wilson. Star-shaped, lavender flow- 
ers. Free bloomer. 
*Maculata alpha. Beautiful purplish rose 
with yellow eye. One of the best. 
*Rosea. Rose-pink. At its best on a dry, 
sunny bank (See dlustration.) 
Price on above named varieties Phlox 
subulata: 35c. each, $3.50 per dozen 
PHLOX subulata, Mixed Colors, our selec- 
tion—$3.00 per dozen. 
Ornamental Grasses 
Easily grown. Long, shiny leaves; numerous 
fluffy, silky plumes, which are beautiful in the 
garden throughout Fall and early Winter; may 
also be cut and used for indoor decoration. 
Should be more used as a background for the 
Perennial Border, as a screen for hiding un- 
sightly objects, as well as having many other 
uses. 6 to 8 ft. Clumps,_35c. each, $3.50 
per dozen. 






New Columbia Phlox 
