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VINCA MINOR - mMyrile 
Bowles Variety. The “magic carpet’ of 
all ground covers! Myriads of Alice-blue 
flowers form a delightful pattern against the 
luxuriant evergreen foliage. Far superior to 
the old Vinca Minor, it begins to bloom with 
the violets and repeats all season. The glossy 
foliage never rusts or turns brown. Ideal for 
banks, under trees, and in other shady spots; 
will grow in the open, too. Plant 8 in. apart. 
(50 or more at 100 rate.) 
3 for 90c; 10 for $2.50; 100 for $20. 
Vinca Minor, Bowles Variety 

GIANT HARDY TRITOMA, Robin Hood 
Like a zooming rocket that prefers your garden to the sky, this glowing new 
hardy Tritoma ‘‘does everything in a big way.”’ It has a lot more zing 
than the well-known Red Hot Poker and is perfectly hardy here at Newark, 
N. Y., where it has caused lots of comment among our visitors. Does not 
need to be taken up and stored over winter. Men go for the way it ‘‘flares 
up’’ in late June with a burst of ten to twelve dazzling flower spikes—and 
continues its floral pyrotechnics until late September. Its dramatic color 
accent has equal appeal for women, suggesting effective treatment of focal 
points in the garden, and a unique, exotic note in flower arrangements. 
Each 21-ft. stalk carries a sparkling spike 8 to 10 in. long, so dramatic in its 
beauty that it creates a compelling center of interest wherever it grows. 
Long, narrow, lanceolate leaves make the foliage seem as though guard- 
ing the flame above. The splendid bright spikes and imposing plant suggest 
any number of effective formal flower arrangements. 
$1. each; 3 for $2.50; 6 for $5. 
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SHASTA DAISY, Esther Reed 
One of the most delightful of Shasta Daisies! The chrysan- 
themum-like Esther Reed, with its immaculate white of a 
commencement-day dress, is June at its best. It is a Modern 
Shasta Daisy developed from Burbank’s world-famous 
original. One of the easiest-to-grow plants for achieving 
a prim, white, mass effect. Almost entirely free from bother 
by insects or disease. It is perpetually in bloom from June 
to October, lavish with flowers you want for the home. 
The stunning, completely double flowers have strong 18-in. 
stems. A very fine effect can be achieved by planting in 
front of the J. & P. Giant Northern Delphiniums on pages 
30 and 31. The plants enjoy being divided every two years 
and require slight protection in the coldest areas. 
75c each; 3 for $2.; 6 for $3.75 
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To get acquainted with the 
MAY-JUNE 
Veronica, Crater Lake Blue — 

choicest Modern Perennials, 
here’s a very special offer: 
Group 489 
Astilbe, Fanal (see p. 24) 
Campanula, Blue Carpet (p. 25) 
Carnation, Silver Mine (pf. 32) 
Catananche, Cupids Dart (p. 33) 
Chrysanthemum, E. Wander (/.27) 
Coreopsis, Golden Shower (pf. 32) 
Delphinium, Debutante (pf. 31) 
Lythrum, The Beacon (pf. 33) 
Pentstemon, Cherry Glow (. 36) 
Phlox, Fairy King (p. 35) 
Scabiosa, Blue Lady (9. 37) 
Shasta Daisy, Esther Reed (p. 38) 
Tritoma, Robin Hood (pf. 38) 
Trollius, Superbus (p. 39) 
Colossal Viola, Purple Heart 
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15 Plants, 1 of each 
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Gypsophila, Rosy Veil (p. 32) 
Heuchera, Pink Delight (p. 33) 
Primula Veris, Colossus (p. 36) 
Trollius, Sussex Queen (p. 39) 
Veronica, Crater Lake Blue (p. 38) 
Violet, Royal Robe (p. 39) 
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Group 491 
Aster, Frikarti (p. 25) 
Carnation, Rock Raven Red (?. 32) 
Lythrum, Rosalie (p. 33) 
Pompon Mum, Sept. Gold (p. 26) 
Rudbeckia, White Lustre (pf. 36) 
Stokesia, Lavender Queen (p. 37) 
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VERONICA 
CRATER LAKE BLUE 
Spicata. New for 1945. The only 
blue that adequately describes this 
graceful new Veronica is the bright 
hue of the Rocky Mountains’ 
famous Crater Lake. Long, airy 
spikes like the blue spires of fairy- 
land. A sure touch of cool blue 
for the border. Plants grow 20 in. 
tall; do well in either full sun or 
partial shade. 
75c each; 3 for $2.; 
6 for $3.75 
VERONICA 
BLUE SPIRE 
Deep blue. Blooms in early sum- 
mer and again later if cut off after 
first bloom. An pas V. sub- 
sessilis. Most satisfactory. 24 in. 
tall—excellent border plant that 
neither sun nor dry weather will 
harm. Clean, bushy, upright. 
Very hardy. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; 
6 for $2.75 

