Mee NIN PALS 
DICENTRA spectabilis (Bleeding- Heart). An old 
favorite that is very attractive in any border. 
Crimson blooms on arching racemes with graceful 
finely cut foliage. Each 65c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $5.00. 
DORONICUM caucasicum (Leopard’s-bane). Very 
showy perennial with large, bright yellow daisy- 
like flowers on tall stems. Prized for its early 
spring flowering and invaluable for cutting. Sun or 
partial shade. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
GAILLARDIA grandiflora, Burgundy. An im- 
proved strain of Gaillardia with deep wine-colored 
flowers. Grows 2 to 3 feet high and blooms all 
summer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
GEUM, Fire Opal (Avens). Very hardy; strong grower 
with excellent foliage. Large orange-scarlet flowers 
are produced abundantly on 2-foot stems from 
May to October. Grows in sun or partial shade. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
GYPSOPHILA, Bristol Fairy (Double Baby’s Breath). 
Blooms throughout the entire summer. Large indi- 
vidual blossoms of purest white are densely set 
on the many branching stems. Field-grown, grafted 
plants, each 65c; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $5.00. 
Oldhamiana (Pink Baby’s-Breath). A pink variety 
desirable for cutting. The buds appear white but 
open to a lively shade of pink. Each flower 
measures about 14 inch in diameter. 2 to 3 feet. 
July, August. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
HEUCHERA, Pluie de Feu. The most desirable of 
the Coral-Bells family. Coral-red bells are borne on 
slender stems all summer. A graceful free-flowering 
perennial suitable for borders, edging to walks, 
flower-beds, and excellent for the rock-garden. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
LIATRIS pycnostachya (Blazing Star; Kansas Gay- 
feather). Long spikes of rosy purple flowers 4 feet 
highin midsummer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
LINUM flavum (Golden Flax). An attractive and pro- 
fuse-blooming perennial suitable for border or rock- 
garden. Grows 1 foot high; lemon-yellow flowers 
June to August. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Narbonnense* (Narbonne Flax). A fine 2-foot plant 
for the rock-garden. It has attractive foliage and 
a profusion of azure-blue flowers, with white eye, 
from June to Sept. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
LYCHNIS Viscaria (German Catchfly). A very at- 
tractive plant, easily grown and excellent for the 
border. Dense spikes of bright carmine flowers, 
June, July. 12 mches. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for 
$2.00. 
LYTHRUM Salicaria roseum (Purple Loosestrife). 
Showy plant for the moist, shady location in the 
border. Very stately; bears its rosy flowers in pro- 
fusion on tall, leafy spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, June 
to September. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
MYOSOTIS palustris* (Forget-me-nol). A prostrate, 
creeping Laas plant, only 6 inches high, which 
likes a moist, shady position in ordinary soil. Sky- 
blue flowers with yellow eyes from June to October. 
Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 


PLATYCODON grandiflorum Mariesi* (Balloon 
Flower). A dwarf species with broad, thick foliage 
and large deep blue flowers on 12-inch stems 
throughout the summer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
PENTSTEMON, Garnet (Beard-Tongue). A fine new 
strain of hardy, large-flowering Pentstemon. The 
large trumpet-shaped flowers are a rich garnet 
color, gracefully placed on 12 to 18-inch spikes. 
Excellent for cutting. Grows in sun. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Grandiflorus. This plant is rapidly gaining popu- 
larity for its beautiful foliage and lavender flowers. 
Foliage is heavy, blue-green, remaining in good 
condition all through the year. During June large 
trumpet-shaped lavender flowers are borne on 2 to 
3-foot spikes, that are very erect, and need no 
staking. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
PRIMULA veris Hybrids* (Cowslip). One of the finest 
plants for the rock-garden. The many colors are 
very brilliant, ranging through lilac, purple, violet, 
buff, orange, salmon, yellow and rich reds. They 
bloom heavily during May and June. Requires a 
shady position in a moist well-drained soil. Each 
A40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Veris, Munstead’s Giants.* Beautiful rock-garden 
plant. The foliage and habit of growth ts like the 
Veris Hybrid. Giant umbels of large, well-formed 
flowers in white and many different shades of yel- 
lowin May. Thrives ina shady location. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 

AQUILEGIA, Crimson Star 
*Plants suitable for Rock-Garden 



PHLOX 
DECUSSATA (Hardy Phlox). These hardy plants are 
the most effective and useful in the garden during 
the late summer months. Everyone loves the 
brilliant colors in Phlox. We offer those most liked 
and that grow easily in ordinary good soil. 
Bridesmaid. White with crimson eye. 
Firebrand. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 
Miss Lingard (Phlox suffruticosa). Beautiful shiny 
green foliage. Absolutely free from disease. 
Rheinlander. Large flower-heads of beautiful sal- 
mon-pink on stout stems. 
R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy carmime with claret- 
red eye. 
Thor. A beautiful shade of deep salmon, overlaid 
with a scarlet glow; small red eye. 
Von Hochberg. The best blood-red variety. 
Any of above, each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50 
SUBULATA (Moss Pinks). An early spring-flowering 
type with pretty, moss-like evergreen foliage. Dur- 
ing April and May the plant 1s hidden under the 
mass of bloom. 
Alba.* Pure white flowers in April and May cover 
compact plants. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Atropurpurea.* Plants have the same good com- 
pact, moss-like foliage and are covered with car- 
mine-red flowers in early spring. Each 30c; 3 for 
75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Autumn Rose. One of the ftnest, with very com- 
pact dark green foliage. Flowers are a beautiful 
deep pink with claret-red eye. Prized highly as 
it blooms so freely in the spring and again in the 
fall. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Blue Hills.* One of the finest. Showy pale blue 
flowers freely produced in spring and some in fall. 
Beautiful dark green foliage. Each 35c; 3 for 
$1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Lilacina.* A creeping variety completely covered 
with pale blue flowers in spring. Each 30c; 3 for 
75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Rosea.* Plants are covered in early spring with 
brilliant rose pink flowers. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). One of the finest 
plants for the border and cutting. They grow in 
neat, compact tufts of finely cut foliage, which is 
very attractive. In May and June they produce 
beautiful pmk, red or white daisy-like flowers on 
2-foot stems. Extremely hardy in any ordinary 
well-drained soil. 
James Kelway. Flowers of dark blood-red color. 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Roseum, Mixed. Flowers single, ranging from deep 
to light pink and white. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
RUDBECKIA Newmani (Coneflower). A valuable 
plant for the border. Deep orange-yellow flowers 
with dark purple cones are borne on long, wiry 
stems 3 feet high throughout the summer. Fine for 
cutting. Plant in any good garden soil. Each 30e; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Purpurea (Purple Coneflower). An excellent plant 
for grouping in front of shrubbery. Flowers are 
large, reddish purple, with large cone-shaped 
centers of brown, borne on 2-foot stems. Each 30c; 
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
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