Better Perennials 43 


Vinca Bowles’ Variety 
SEDUM — Stonecrop 
A group of plants that succeed in dry sunny places. The taller 
kinds are effective in the border. 
Color Te Time of Bloom 
SEDUM kamtschaticum. Orange Stonecrop. Yellow 6 Jul.-Aug. 
spectabile. Showy Stonecrop Pale Rose-lilac 18 Aug.-Sep. 
spectabile, Brilliant Red 18 Aug.-Sep. 
STOKESIA — Stokesia 
The charm of the Stokesia, either in the garden or as a cut-flower, 
is rapidly increasing its popularity. 
STOKESIA laevis alba White 18 Aug.-Sep. 
laevis, Blue Moon. Large flowers of Light Blue 18 Aug.-Sep. 
3 for $1.50 — 10 for $4.00 
TEUCRIUM — Germander 
A small shrub-like plant of moderate growth with dark shiny 
leaves. Its evergreen foliage resembles Dwarf Boxwood but may be 
used in places where Boxwood is not hardy. Teucrium is ideal for 
an edging and can be trimmed to any height up to one foot. When 
planted six inches apart it rapidly makes a solid edging. We grow 
them by the thousands. 
TEUCRIUM chamaedrys Rose 18 Jul.-Aug. 
THALICTRUM aquilegilfolium purpureum- Purple 36 Jun. 
glaucum - Meadowrue Lemon-Yellow 60 Jul. 
minus adiantifolium. Fern-like foliage 
Pale Yellow 24 Jul. 
THERMOPSIS carolinianum Lemon Yellow 48 Jun.-Jul. 
THYMUS — Thyme 
The fragrant-leaved Creeping Thymes are probably used more than 
any other plant between flag-stones. They are also perfectly suitable 
for the rock garden. 
THYMUS serpyllum Lilac 6 Jun-Aug. 
s. argenteus Variegated foliage Pink 6 Jun.-Jul. 
s. citriodorus A Pink 4 Jun.-Jul. 
s. coccineus Crimson 4 Jun.-Jul. 
vulgaris Lilac 12 Jun.-Jul. 
TROLLIUS europaeus, Eleanor. Globeflower. Yellow 18 May-Jun. 
VERONICA — Speedwell 
The various habits of the members of this family, make it one 
of the most important. All have excellent foliage and will do as well 
in partial shade as in the sun. 
Hat. 
Color ins Time of Bloom 
VERONICA incana, white woolly foliage. Blue 15 Jun.-Jul. 
maritima (longifolia) subsessilis Violet 32 Jul.-Aug. 
3 for $1.50 — 10 for $4.50 
spicata Violet Blue 18 Jun.-Jul. 
s. rosea Rose-Pink 18 Jun.-Jul. 
VINCA — Periwinkle, Myrtle 
The dark evergreen glossy foliage of the Myrtle completely covers 
the ground in shady places. Add to this quality, its attractive flowers, 
and we can understand its popularity as a ground cover. Planted six 
or eight inches apart they soon grow into a solid mat. 
VINCA minor Violet 8 May-Jun. 
2% inch pots, 10 for $3.00 — 100 for $24.00 
minor, alba White 8 May-Jun. 
10 for $3.50 — 100 for $27.00 
Larger blooms of Violet 8 May-Jun. 
10 for $4.50 — 100 for $36.00 
VIOLA — Violet 
2% inch pots, 
minor, Bowles Variety 
Field-grown, 
This group includes Violas, the Pansy-like form, and the true 
Violets. The Violas bloom nearly all summer. All will thrive in par- 
tial shade. 
VIOLA cornuta. Tufted Pansies. 
Arkwright Ruby Ruby-Red 8 May-Sep. 
Blue Perfection Blue 8 May-Sep. 
Chantreyland Apricot 8 May-Sep. 
Jersey Gem Violet-Blue 8 May-Sep. 
Lutea Yellow 8 May-Sep. 
White Perfection White 8 May-Sep. 
VIOLA odorata. Sweet Violets 
Rosina Pink 8 Apr.-Sep. 
Royal Robe  50c each, 10 for $4.50 Violet Blue 8 Apr. 
Single Russian Blue 6 May-Jun. 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adamsneedle White 72 Jun.-Jul. 

Teucrium — Germander 
5 plants or more of one variety will be furnished at the 10 rate. 
