PERENNIALS AND ROCK PLANTS, continued 
Dianthus or Hardy Pinks 
DIANTHUS (Fragrant Pinks) 
Reminiscent of other days when fragrant 
flowers were in vogue, the great number of 
Dianthus available today are still a source of 
color and delicious fragrance. The Pinks are 
ideal low border or rock-garden plants that do 
best if in a well-drained, sunny location. See 
color illustration, page 53. 
*Bobby. 8 in. One of our favorite plants, 
this compact-growing gem with. glaucous 
foliage produces large flowers of deep pink 
with crimson centers. 
+Meg Gardner. 15 in. A new introduction 
bearing large white flowers with distinct 
red centers. June, July. 
*+Old Spice. Pat. 499. 1 ft. A new and 
choice introduction. Carnation-like, — sal- 
mon-pink flowers; clove-scented. Blooms 
freely in June and through the summer 
months. 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. 
White Reserve. 16 in. Another top-notch 
white Carnation. June, July. 
DIANTHUS BARBATUS 
(Sweet William) 
+Newport Pink. Lovely salmon-pink. 
+Scarlet Beauty. Beautiful scarlet shade. 
+White. 
+Mixed Hybrids. Many shades. 
DICENTRA 
Eximia. 12 in. Finely cut foliage and pink 
flowers all summer. Does well mm. sun or 
shade. 
DORONICUM (Leopards-Bane) 
These gleaming yellow, daisy-like flowers 
are a top-notch source of color in the spring 
border and rock garden. For best results, grow 
them in partial shade. 
+Excelsum. 2 ft. The large yellow daisies 
are particularly effective im broad masses. 
April, May. 
+Mme. Mason. Compact in habit; noted for 
its large bloom. April, May. 

FUNKIA (Hosta) 
Indispensable plants for gardens, the Funkias 
grow well in sun or shade. Their blooms are 
attractive and their foliage has a rich and en- 
during quality which is especially decorative 
for ground-cover use. Especially recommended 
for shade. 
Caerulea lanceolata. One of those plants 
that require a minimum of care. The plants 
with their lush foliage are always nice, and 
the flowers are lovely during summer. . 
Giauca. The large leaves have a pleasing 
blue-gray cast; spikes of blue flowers. 
July, August. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. : 
Lancifolia. 24 in. Glossy narrow foliage; 
lilac-blue flowers. August. 
Subcordata grandiflora alba. The old- 
fashioned August Lily; one of the most 
permanent of perennials. Makes a delightful 
shady border. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
Thomas Hogg. 2 ft. Each large dull green 
leaf has a narrow silver edging; lavender 
flowers. August, September. 3 for $1.65. | 
Undulata variegata. 2 ft. A form with 
variegated foliage; blue flowers in July. 

Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy 
GYPSOPHILA (Babys-Breath) 
All Gypsophilas prefer a sunny, well-drained 
location. 
+Bristol Fairy. This mdispensable cut flower 
in Its white form belongs in every garden. 
3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25; 12 for $6.00. 
*Fratensis. 8 in. Glaucous foliage and light 
pink flowers. May to July. 
;Oldhamiana. 3 ft. A pale pink, this hybrid 
extends the season considerably. July to 
late September. 
{Oldhamiana, Flamingo. A new tall, double 
form. The lovely pale pink flowers are like 
Bristol Fairy in form and it grows just as 
tall but blooms four or five weeks later. 
3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50; 75c each. 
+Repens Bodgeri. 18 in. Earlier than Bristol 
Fairy, the white flowers are tinted pink. 
Compact im habit. 
*+Repens Eadgeri, Rosy Veil. A dwarf 
pink form treasured for the rock garden or 
the foreground of the perennial border. See 
color illustration, page 53. 
The All-Season Babys-Breath Special 
Four outstanding varieties to give bloom 
from early June till fall. Two tall and two low 
growing: Repens Bodgeri, Rosy Veil, Fla- 
mingo, Bristol Fairy. 4 plants (1 of each) for 
$2.50; 2 of each for $4.50. 

HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose) 
Niger. 1 ft. Single white blooms flushed with 
pink, on sturdy stems. A_ partly shaded 
location is best, and the soil should be en- 
riched with equal parts of manure, leaf-mold, 
sand, and good loam. Watering Is essential 
during dry periods in summer months. This 
hardy perennial will arouse great interest 
wherever it is planted. December to March. 
See color illustration, page 53. 3 for $3.25; 
12 for $12.00; $1.25 each. 
IBERIS (Candytuft) 
*Purity (Castus). A hardy new Candytuft 
of merit. The large, attractive flowers 
are pure white. Very free bloomer and com- 
pact grower only 6 inches high. Comes into 
bloom in late April and May. Truly a gem 
for the rock garden and an excellent low 
border plant for edging. 3 for $2.00; 6 for 
$3.75; 12 for $7.00. 
*Sempervirens. The Hardy Candytuft has 
many uses in the garden. 
*Snowflake. Large, pure white flowers on 
dwarf plants. 
LILY- OF-THE-VALLEY 
Pink Lily-of-the-Valley. Everybody knows 
and loves the white Lily-of-the-Valley, and 
this new pink-flowering form should be a 
welcome addition for any shady spot in your 
garden. 3 plants for $1.35; 6 for $2.00; 
12 for $3.75; 25 for $6.50. 
White Lily-of-the-Valiey. 12 for $1.50; 
$11.00 per 100. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
New and Better Varieties 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us 
because of their simple beauty of form, their 
wide use as cut flowers, and their attractive 
appearance in the garden. 
+Brilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 
;Crimson Glow. ‘The large, pure scarlet 
blooms are accentuated with golden yellow 
centers. 
{Pink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety 
with a crested center. 
Rosary. New. Double bright pink; known 
for its sturdy growth. 
+Rose Mist. See color illustration on page 49. 
{Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). New. The 
double red blossoms have tiny white mark- 
Ings at the tips of the petals. 
{Finest BDBouble, Mixed. Many delicate 
and subtle shades. 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 
70c each. 
TSingle, Mixed. A delightful strain for broad 
masses. 
Any of the above, any 3 for $2.00; any 6 for $3.753 
any 12 for $7.00, unless otherwise noted 

Pyrethrum 
Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.25 for 3 of one kind; $2.25 for 6 of one kind; $4.25 per doz. of one kind; $30.00 per 100. Single plants, 55c each 
*Indicates alpines or rock plants; with a few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
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