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MYOSOTIS, Pink Beauty. See page 44. 
PAINTED DAISY. See Pyrethrum. 


Hardy 
~ Garden Phlox 
BLOOMS JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER 
The hardy perennial Phlox deserves a prominent place in all 
hardy flower borders, or where breaks of brilliant colors are 
required during July, August and September. For general border 
decoration, no other family is capable of producing such fine 
displays of dazzling color at a time when there is little else to 
se on. Their large heads of bloom are excellent for cutting 
as well. 
The immense size and perfect form of the new varieties will 
be a revelation to those who know only the old-fashioned 
kinds. We offer the good old and outstanding new varieties, all 
of which have been tried and tested for desirability and true- 
ness to name. Our collection is the result of careful selection 
over a period of many years and we confidently recommend it 
as consisting of the best available varieties. 
CULTURE: Phlox will grow and bloom almost anywhere; 
however, they are gross feeders and if given rich soil and plenty 
of moisture, best results can be obtained. To grow Phlox really 
well, the soil should be well drained, deeply spaded, enriched 
with rotted manure or bonemeal, and well cultivated. Planting 
may be done in fall or spring in a sunny border. Set the plants 
12 to 15 inches apart. Lift and divide every three or four years 
or they will become crowded, which results in poor, small flow- 
ers. Be sure to REMOVE all flower heads before they go to 
seed. Phlox require considerable WATER during the blooming 
period. NEVER WATER OVERHEAD; always keep blooms 
and foliage dry, letting hose run slowly on the ground. This 
method of watering prevents mildew. 
If mildew appears, indicated by a white powdery substance 
on the leaves during changeable weather, spray with sulphide 
of potassium, 1 ounce to 3 gallons of water, to which a little 
soap should be added, or apply a good brand of fine dusting 
sulphur in early June, using a duster to insure a coating BE- 
Ste as well as above the foliage. Repeat every 2 weeks if 
needed. 
Border Gem. A distinct novelty. Large trusses of well formed, 
dark purple flowers. Very attractive, and an outstanding 
color. August. 3 ft. 
Border Queen. Choice deep watermelon-pink which does not 
fade. Extremely large florets in immense trusses. Vigorous. 
July, August. 15-18 in. 
Colorado. An outstanding Phlox. Huge trusses of scarlet-red 
flowers with pale crimson eye with a faint glow. The vigorous 
growth, together with the sparkling color, makes this one of 
the best Phlox. July and August. 18-24 in. 50¢ each; $1.40 per 
3; $5.00 per doz. 

Unless otherwise noted, all plants on this page are 40c. 
each; $1.10 per 3 of one variety; $4.00 per doz. of one 
variety. (Six or more plants of one variety at dozen rate.) 
