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HARDY PHLOX—Continued 
Frau Anton Von Mathner. Large florets of brilliant salmon- 
orange with crimson eye. Makes a striking display of color. 
July, August. 2-2 ft. 60¢ each; $1.60 per 3; $6.00 per doz. 
July Glow. Evenly shaded florets of lustrous vivid purple-red 
on large flower heads. Glossy deep green leaves. July, Aug- 
ust. 2-214 ft. 60¢ each; $1.60 per 3; $6.00 per doz. 
Mary Louise. Large heads of pure, waxy white flowers. In- 
dividual flowers are very large. The best white Phlox we 
have seen. August, September. 214-3 ft. 50c each; $1.40 
per. 3; $5.00 per doz, 
PLATYCODON — Balloon Flower 
Shell Pink. Pretty light pink bells with veins of deeper pink; 
good for cutting. Blooms best in partial shade. Hardy. 
June. 18-24. 75¢ each; $2.00 per 3; $7.50 per doz. 
POLYANTHUS, Primrose 
Colossal Strain Mixed. Beautiful, large flower clusters on 
tall stems. Unusual shades and wide range of colors, from 
almost black, dark velvety red, flame red, copper, gold, 
cream, to white; from apple-blossom pink through clear 
pink to rose, burgundy and violet, apricot, lavender and 
two-toned pastels. Very hardy. May and June. 6-10 in. Pot 
plants, 65¢ each; $1.70 per 3; $6.50 per doz. 
PYRETHRUM — Painted Daisy 
Mrs. D. B. Bliss. Exquisitely beautiful, single salmon-pink 
petals combined with the light yellow center of the blooms, 
and their value as cut flowers, makes this variety a most 
desirable perennial. The neat, compact tufts and elegant, 
finely cut foliage add to the attractiveness of the plants. 
May, June. 2 ft. Pot plants, 60¢ each; $1.60 per 3; $6.00 
per doz. 
RUDBECKIA — Coneflower 
White Lustre. Unusual daisy-like flowers with white petals 
and dark bronze cone-center. As the flowers approach 
maturity, the cone grows larger and petals turn downward 
producing an unusual effect. July to Sept. 3 ft. Pot plants, 
50¢ each; $1.40 per 3; $5.00 per doz. 
STOKESIA — Stokes Aster 
Blue Moon. Immense, beautiful, light blue disc-like flowers on 
stiff stems. A hardy, vigorous grower of easy culture and 
free flowering habit. July to frost. 11% ft. Pot plants, 50¢ 
each; $1.40 per 3; $5.00 per doz. 
VERONICA — Speedwell 
Blue Peter. A recent English introduction of real merit and 
unquestionably the best of the early summer flowering 
Veronicas. Deep navy blue flowers closely arranged up 
and down the stiff stems. Compact growth and heavy 
bloomer. July, August. 15-18 in. Pot plants, 45¢ each; $1.25 
per 3; $4.50 per doz. ff 
VIOLET 
Royal Robe. Unusually large, lustrous, delicately fragrant 
deep violet flowers on sturdy 10-inch stems are ideal for 
‘cutting, boutonnieres, corsages. The rugged plants bloom 
abundantly in spring and fall. 10 in. Pot plants, 45¢ each; 
$1.25 per 3; $4.50 per doz. 
