PYRETHRUM - Colored Marguerite or Painted Daisy 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of color, except blue and yel- 
low, freely on long stems throughout spring, which are of inestimable 
value for cutting. They grow in neat, compact tufts, and have elegant, 
finely cut foliage, which adds to the attractiveness of the plants. 
Culture. The best time to plant is in spring; early fall planting is also 
very successful. Grow them in groups of not less than three plants, 
planted a foot to 15 inches apart. 
Finest Mixed English Varieties Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This mixture contains double- and single-flowered sorts in many shades 
of pee rose and white. Strong, 2-year clumps that will give immediate 
results. 
RUDBECKIA - Coneflower 
Hardy, free-flowering and easily grown perennials, somewhat akin to the 
Sunflowers in habit. Excellent and showy plants for sunny or partially 
shaded borders, and for yielding flowers for cutting. 
Culture. Ordinary soil in sun, or shade. Can be grown singly or in groups. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 15 inches apart. Divide and replant 
every third year. 
The King Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
It bears its large starlike, deep crimson-red flowers nobly on stiff stems. 
An established clump will produce from 10 to 20 fine spikes, never 
failing, no matter how hot or dry it may be. From half open buds to 
the orange-brown seed pod, the plant is always attractive. Insect free, 
pot Ro Nata by weather, easily grown, almost indestructible. Height 
eet. 
White Lustre Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A beautiful stately plant with large pure white starlike flowers, the cones 
of which have a delightful metallic lustre not unlike old brass and old 
copper mixed. The stems are stiff, 3 feet high, foliage clean and 
insect free, never bothered by hot or dry weather and just about grows 
anywhere as long as the location is sunny. An established plant will 
produce from 10 to 15 fine spikes, never failing regardless of weather. 
Hardy as an oak. 
SALVIA - Meadow Sage or Clary 
Showy, hardy plants of medium growth and of easy cultivation in sunny 
borders. The flowers are borne in spikes, racemes or panicles; and are 
very attractive during the summer and autumn months. 
Culture. Those listed will thrive in good, ordinary soil in sunny positions, 
are best grown in masses in the larger borders. Plant in autumn or 
early spring, 10 inches apart; divide and replant every third year. 
Pitcheri Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Similar to Azurea, but of more branching habit; large flowers of a rich 
gentian-blue color, and one of the most admired plants by the many 
visitors to our nurseries during the early autumn. 3 to 4 feet. 
Vatican Variety (Sclerea) Three $1.45, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This stately and beautiful Salvia came to us from the Vatican Gardens 
in Rome, where it is used in great masses for “‘cool’ effects. The plants 
have woolly silvery green leaves of considerable beauty. The flower 
stalks are 3 feet tall and covered with showy whorls of lavender-pink 
and white iridescent flowers which create a delightfully cool, yet colorful 
effect. In bloom all summer from mid-June until early October. 
SAXIFRAGA - Rock-foil; Megasea 
A large genus of rock plants, only a few of which are suitable for culture 
in this country. The majority require to be grown on rockeries. The sorts 
suitable to grow as edgings to, or in masses on, the margins of borders 
are what are known as the Giant-leaved Saxifragas or Megaseas, with 
large, leathery leaves, which are also admirably suited for shady borders 
in city gardens. B 
Culture. The mossy Saxifragas are best suited for shady borders or rock 
gardens, will do well in good, ordinary soil. Plant in March or early fall. 
The Megasea or large-leaved kinds will thrive in ordinary, good, rich 
soil in well drained borders, by the waterside, or in the rockery. May be 
grown in sun or shade. Should be watered freely in dry summer. McNab- 
iana is best grown in stony soil in the rockery in full sun. Plant early fall 
or spring, 8 inches apart. 

*Megasea cordifolia Three $1.50, Doz. $5.00 
These will thrive in ordinary soil in any position. Grow about one foot 
high, and are admirable for the front of the border or shrubbery, forming 
masses of handsome, broad deep green foliage which alone renders them 
pserul, flowers appear very early in the spring. Fine among rocks or 
ledges. = 


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