PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
PENSTEMON (Beard-Tongue) 
{Barbatus, Pink Beauty. 3 ft. Glowing 
pink flowers. 
{Firebird (Cherry Glow). 2 ft. An outstand- 
ing new introduction to add color to sum- 
mer gardens. The individual ruby-crim- 
son blooms are unusually large_and the 
long spikes of bloom are especially at- 
tractive in bouquets. 
tGarnet. 18 in. The graceful stems hold 
loosely arranged garnet blooms. June, 
September. 
tRuby King. See color illustration on page 8. 
{tUtahensis. 18 in. A very hardy new va- 
riety with light IJavender-blue flowers in 
early summer. Very free bloomer. 
PRIMULA — 
(Hardy Primrose; Cowslip) 
AIl Primulas are best planted in fairly rich, 
moist soil and shade; however, many varieties 
of the Veris and Julia type will get along 
nicely in full sun, if watered often during 
summer months. 
Acaule, New Giant-Flowering. 4 in. A 
splendid strain with large flowers of many 
different shades and colors. 3 for $1.25; 
$4.25 per doz. 
Acaule, Blue. A lovely blue. 3 for $1.65; 
65 cts. each. 
Acaule rubra. Large, brilliant crimson 
flowers, very freely produced. A good 
grower; rare. 3 for $1.25; $4.25 per doz. 
Auricula Giant Hybrids. Unusual and 
distinct Primula. Large flowers in various 
colors on 6 to 8-inch stems. 3 for $1.35; 
$5 per doz. 
Cashmeriana. Large round heads of bright 
violet on 12 to 15-inch stems. 
Japonica. See page 23. 
Japonica, Rose Du Barri. A_ beautiful 
pink form of Japonica; rare. 3 for $2; 
75 cts each, 
Julia, Edelstein. A new variety with red 
flowers. 3 for $2; 75 cts. each. 
Julia, Mrs. McGillivray. Large flowers of 
old-rose. Rare. 3 for $2; 75 cts. each. 
Julia, Primrose Lodge. Large, deep crim- 
son flowers on 4 to 6-inch stems. Free and 
early bloomer. 3 for $1.50; 60 cts. each. 
Julia, Wanda. Deep bluish purple, almost 
violet. Very free blooming. 3 for $1.50; 
60 cts. each. 
Littoniana. A rare form of the above with 
reddish lilac flowers. 3 for $2; 75 cts. 
each. 
Polyanthus (Veris Polyanthus). 
Munstead Giant Strain, Finest Mixed. 
See color illustration on page 22. 
Munstead Giant Strain, Yellow, Cream, 
or Red. 3 for $1.25; $4.25 per doz. 
tPolyanthus Colossea. A magnificent new 
development of this old garden favorite, 
with flowers of exceptional size—often 2 
inches across. They are produced in great 
numbers and display an immense variety 
of coloring from white to cream, yellow, 
scarlet, purple and crimson. Borne on 
strong stems, they are excellent for cutting 
as well as making a splendid show in the 
garden. 3 for $1.75; $6.50 per doz.; 65 cts. 
each. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead) 
tRosy Spire. 314 ft. Showy spikes of deep 
rosy crimson bloom. September. 
{Summer Glow. 4 ft. The striking spikes 
are often 18 inches long; top-notch cut- 
flowers. Late August, September. 
{Summer Snow. 3 ft. A new white va- 
riety; we need more spire-like flowers in 
summer gardens. July, August. 
{Vivid. 18 in. Ideal dwarf kind with deep 
pink bloom. September. 


PLATYCODON (Balloon-Flower) 
Grandiflorum czruleum. 3 ft. Pleasing 
lavender-blue. Blooms freely from June 
to August. 
*Grandiflorum Mariesi. 18 in. A useful 
dwarf kind for the foreground of the 
border. 
*Grandiflorum Mariesi album. A white- 
flowering perennial that is hard to beat. 
New Shell-Pink. 18 in. Distinctive 
pale pink flowers. Blooms freely all 
3 for $1.65; $6 per doz.; 
summer. 
65 cts. each. 

PLUMBAGO (Leadwort) 
*Larpentz. 12 in. Rich foltage and deep 
blue flowers in late summer; useful for 
sunny or shady ground-covers or for the 
rock-garden. July to September. 
PHLOX SPECIES 
*Divaricata. See page 16. 
HARDY SUMMER PHLOX. See page 16. 
*Subulata. See page 16. 
POLEMONIUM 
*Blue Pearl. Jacobs-Ladder. 12 in. A new 
dwarf Polemonium with great clusters 
of light blue flowers. Attractive, graceful 
foliage. The plants grow well in partial 
shade or full sun. May. 
PULMONARIA (Lungwort) 
In moist shady soil they are especially 
happy but they can be depended upon for 
almost any part of the garden that is not 
too dry. The plant is a source of perpetual 
interest. In the spring there are the Mer- 
tensia-like blooms and throughout the grow- 
ing season the silver-spotted foliage is at- 
tractive. 
*Angustifolia azurea. Bears racemes of 
sky-blue flowers that are very attrac- 
tive. Since the plant grows less than a 
foot high, 1t makes a good ground- 
cover, especially in damp, shady 
places. April, May. 

*Saccharata, Mrs. Moon. The dark green 
foliage has silver spots and the flowers are 
a pleasing combination of salmon-pink and 
blue. April, May. 3 for $1.35; 55 cts. each. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). See list 
on page 36. 


POLYGONUM 
Reynoutria. Covered with fragrant, airy 
pink sprays during September. Light 
green foliage turns to brilliant bronze-red 
in fall. A good ground-cover for isolated 
rough places where the more refined 
perennials will not grow. It grows and 
spreads rapidly; therefore, avoid planting 
it in the perennial border or rock-garden 
with other plants. 3 for $1.65; $6 per 
doz.; 65 cts. each. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower) 
t{Maxima. 5 ft. A distinctive and Iittle- 
known species with glaucous foliage 
sparsely arranged on long sturdy stems 
which are topped with large yellow 
blooms, measuring 3 to 4 inches across and 
further accentuated with a 2-inch dark 
cone. June, July. 
{Purpurea, The King. See color illustra- 
tion on page 18. 
{White Lustre. See color illustration on 
page 18. 
ROSEMARY. See page 35. 
SALVIA (Sage) 
tAzurea. 4 ft. The stems of each clump are 
terminated with loose panicles of sky-blue 
flowers. August, September. 
Officinalis. See page 35. 
{Pitcheri. 4 ft. In autumn the branch- 
Ing stems are covered with deep blue 
flowers of gentian-like loveliness. The 
most admired perennial in the fall 
months. You'll love it. 
SAPONARIA (Soapwort) 
*Ocymoides splendens. The dense masses 
of pink flowers which appear in late 
spring add color to the rock-garden. 
SCABIOSA (Hardy Scabiosa) 
*Dwarf Alpine. Charming miniature plant 
with lavender-blue flowers, on to 8- 
inch stems. A new and rare little gem 
for your rock-garden. Blooms freely in 
early summer months. 3 for $1.75; $5 
per doz.; 65 cts. each. 
tCaucasica. See color illustration on page 7. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
*Sieboldi. In late fall when rock-gardens 
are dull, this unusual plant, curious in 
form, foliage, and flower, puts on a show. 
*Spectabile, Brilliant. See color illustra- 
tion on page 12. 
*Spurium, Dragon’s Blood. Bright car- 
mine-red flowers appear above bronzy red 
foliage from July to September, creating 
charming contrasts. An excellent plant 
for the wall or rock-garden. 
SHASTA DAISY 
See Chrysanthemum maximum, page 36. 
SPIREA (Astilbe) 
Astilbes are ideal, colorful perennials for 
shaded locations in the garden. They also do 
well in the sun. They prefer rather rich, 
moisture-retaining soil; watering is essential 
during dry weather. Plants bloom freely in 
June and July and the foliage remains at- 
tractive for the rest of the summer. Height 
about 2 ft. 
America. Lilac-rose. 
Gladstone. White. 
Gloria superba. Deep rose-pink. 
Peachblossom. Peachblossom-pink. 
Rhineland. Bright crimson. 
Any above 5 varieties, 3 for $2; 6 for $3.75; 
$6.75 per doz. 
Fanal. See color illustration on page 23. 

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. Single plants, 55 cts. each. 
*Indicates alpines or rock-plants; with few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
of your perennial border or for edging. {Indicates varieties which are useful for cutting. 
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