Hardy PERENNIAL PLANTS 
SALVIA Pitcheri (Meadow Sage). Very hardy plants 
with gray-green foliage and pretty sky-blue flowers 
borne on tall spikes 3 to 4 feet high during Sep- 
tember and October. Valuable for its blue flowers 
at a time when bloom is scarce in the garden. 
They like a sunny position in any well-drained 
soil. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop). Effective dwarf plants for color 
contrast in the rockery. They thrive in the sunny 
spot of the rock-garden, and, by trailing around 
and among the rocks, they give an established 
appearance. All are easy to grow and demand 
Will grow where other plants will 
little attention. 
not thrive. 
Album murale.* A red-lIeaved form of Album hay- 
ing small, oblong leaves on brown stems. The 
white flowers have pink centers. 
75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Each 30c; 3 for 

ASTER Frikarti 

CARNATION, Crimson King 

SEDUM spectabile. An erect-growing variety, robust 
and glaucous, with stems 12 to 16 inches high, tipped 
with pink flowers in broad, flat cymes. Suitable 
for a taller plant in the rockery or low border. 
Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Spurium.* A creeping variety with leaves in termi- 
nal rosettes. Turns a blood-red color in winter. 
Pink flowers in summer on 2 to 4-inch stems. 
Each 30e; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
SAPONARIA ocymoides splendens* (Soapwort). An 
easily grown plant suitable for the rock-garden 
and margins of sunny borders. Plants are compact, 
yet trailing, forming mounds of dainty leaves. 
Flowers are rosy pink, produced in great quantities 
just above the foliage in late May and June. Does 
well In most any good soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
SEMPERVIVUM globiferum* (Houseleek). Hairy, 
globe-shaped rosettes of gray-green that darken in 
the autumn to a dull bronze. Make a compact 
cluster. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
SPIRAA Filipendula (Meadowsweet). Very hand- 
some perennial with the general appearance of the 
Astilbe. The plant has beautiful fern-like foliage 
at base. Flowers are borne in graceful, feathery 
plumes on 20-inch stems during June and July. 
Flowers are creamy white. Does well in any good 
sou in the sunny border. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
STATICE latifolia (Sea-Lavender). A valuable plant 
for the border. Its narrow, leathery leaves grow 
in clumps close to the ground. The large, loose 
heads of tiny blue flowers, produced in midsummer 
on 18 to 20-inch stems, are especially good for 
cutting and drying. Require a well-drained sandy 
soul. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Fine plant for 
the border and very desirable for cutting. Beauti- 
ful light blue flowers are produced profusely in 
summer on 18-inch stems. Valuable as it blooms 
in summer when most bloom is scarce. Grows well 
ae orn good soil. Each 30c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
THALICTRUM adiantifolium (Meadow-Rue). A 
fine hardy plant that is highly prized for its ele- 
gant finely divided foliage which is used for mixing 
with cut-flowers. Miniature white flowers are 
borne in feathery clusters in June.- They do well 
in sun or shade. Each 35e; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Aquilegifolium. Very attractive foliage ltke that 
of the Aquilegia. Rosy purple flowers are produced 
in June and July on 2 to 3-foot spikes. Useful as a 
cut-flower as well as being a fine plant for the 
hardy border. Will grow in either sun or shade in a 
well-drained soil. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Glaucum. Similar in habit to Neclecualunn Has 
beautiful finely cut foliage. Dense heads of fra- 
grant yellow flowers are borne on 3 to 4-foot 
branching stems. Grows in partial shade. Each 
35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. Fine for the sunny 
border. A lovely lupine-like plant, with rich green 
foliage, growing 2 or more feet tall. Golden yellow 
pea-shaped flowers are produced on_ graceful 
spikes which look like a yellow Iupine. Blooms in 
June. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
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THYMUS citriodorus.* The well-known Lemor 
Thyme. A pretty, spreading plant for the rockery 
The foliage is light green on stems of reddish green 
and has a pleastng Iemon aroma. Short spikes oi 
lavender flowers cover the plants in June and July. 
Plant in ordinary good soil in the rock-garden, 
terrace or walk. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Serpyllum* (Wild Thyme). This tidy ‘Tittle plant is 
prized for its fragrant foliage and neat-growing 
habit. Flowers are pink, closely set along the 
creeping stems, and borne in June and July. Plant 
in sun or partial shade in any good loose, moist 
soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Serpyllum album.* White form of Serpyllum. A 
wonderful plant where a creeper is wanted. The 
foliage is always attractive and fragrant. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
TRITOMA (Red-Hot Poker). Very popular plants for 
garden accent. They have long, narrow, grassy 
leaves and bear their drooping, tubular flowers in 
dense spikes on long stems 24 to 30 inches in height. 
Ideal in the border and can be used for cutting 
throughout the summer. 
Hybrida, Express. An early-flowering sort ranging 
from yellow to crimson-orange. Blooms from June 
to August. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri (Globe-Flower). This plant ts 
unexcelled for its beauty. A magnificent variety 
with globe- shaped, yellow flowers borne on 18 to 
20-inch stems in summer. Require a rich soil in 
partial shade. Very pretty in the border. Each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
VERONICA corymbosa stricta.* A low-growing 
plant with prostrate tufted foliage. Azure-blue 
flowers are produced on 6 to 8-inch spikes in mid- 
summer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Incana.* A gem for the rockery or low border, with 
its pretty contrast between foliage and flowers. 
Has narrow silver leaves in neat tufts, from which 
arise dainty spikes of violet-blue flowers. Very 
good for edging. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Longifolia subsessilis. One of the handsomest 
blue-flowering plants. Very hardy and increases in 
strength and beauty each year. Spikes 2 feet high 
are completely covered with beautiful blue flowers 
in July and August. Does well in any good soil. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Prostrata.*An early-blooming creeper covered with 
light blue flowers in May. Does well in full sun 
among the rocks. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00. 
Spicata, Dwarf Blue. Very ‘fine variety for the low 
border. Plants grow compact and have very dark 
green foliage. Each plant grows many spikes of 
intense blue flowers 8 to 12 inches high in summer. 
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Spicata rosea. A much-branched variety that bears 
pink flowers. Treat same as Dwarf Blue. Each 25c; 
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
VIOLA odorata (Double Russian Violet.) A perfectly 
hardy Violet and a gem for the rock-garden or 
bedding. Produces great masses of fine, large, 
double deep purple flowers of exquisite fragrance 
in early spring. Height 4 to 6 Inches. Each 50c; 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
*Plants Suitable for Rock-Garden 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
