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HARDY PERENNIALS (Continued) 
Price: 50e per plant, $5.00 per doz., $35.00 per 100, except where noted 
Varieties starred (*) are suitable for Rock Gardens. Varieties dagqgered (*) are suitable for Cut Flowers. 
*PHLOX DIVARICATA 
A Perennial Phlox of pure gentian blue, growing to a height 
of 15 to 18 inches; unsurpassed as a border plant when planted 
in front of Darwin Tulips, since it flowers in May and con 
tinues flowering until early July. 
No other garden flower blooming at this season shows this rare 
and beautiful color. 
A solid bed of Phlox is one of the most attractive sights in any 
garden and we cannot too strongly recommend everyone to try 
at least a few plants of this remarkable perennial. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower ) 
+Purpurea—Large showy reddish purple flowers; 4 inches 
across, 3 feet. July to October 
+The King—Large crimson-red flowers, starlike in shape, borne 
on strong, stiff stems. One of the easiest Perennials to grow 
and very interesting as a cut flower. 
SANTOLINA (Lavender Cotton) 
*Chamaecyparissus Incana—A shrubby evergreen Peren- 
nial with aromatic silvery-white foliage. Small yellow flowers in 
round heads. Useful for sunny border and rock gardens. 
Height, 1 foot. 
SAPONARIA (Soap Flower ) 
*@cymoides—Border plant, growing about 6 to 7 inches high, 
producing masses of bright pink flowers from May to October. 
SCABIOSA (Pincushion Flower ) 
+Caueasiea—Sky blue flowers, about 4 inches across, with 
tufted center, flowering from June to September and attains a 
height of about 18 inches. Splendid for cutting purposes. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
+* Purpurea—aAn exact duplicate of the well known Vivid in 
every way except color which is very much deeper. 
+ * Speetabile—Most popular of all the Sedums, producing 
large, flat heads of rose-colored flowers 2 feet high. Mid-August 
to mid-September. 
+; * Vivid—A much shorter growing variety than Spectabile with 
very deep colored flowers. Flowering late August to October. 
Height, 18 inches. 
SPIREAS (Meadowsweet) 
Very showy plants, either planted in isolated clumps or inter- 
mingled with other herbaceous plants in the hardy border. 
They thrive well in any rich garden soil, but prefer damp posi- 
tions. Very decorative with beautiful spikes of flower. 
+-America—Beautiful Lilac pink in color. Height, 214 feet. 
+-Emden—Cattleyea rose-pink, attaining a height of about 16 
inches, flowering in early June. 
+ Fanal—Beautiful feathery sprays of brilliant red. Easy to grow 
hardy variety that likes plenty of moisture as well as good rich 
soil. In bloom throughout May and June with flowering stalks 
about 15 inches in length. Where a red border plant is wanted, 
we strongly recommend this Spirea. Height, 244 feet. Price: 
75e per plant, $7.50 per dozen. 
}+Gloria Superba—Dwarf, deep pink variety with a height of 
not over 2 feet and flowering in June. 
}Granat—Very strong growing variety with flower spikes of 
crimson red. Height, 214 feet. 
+Peach Blossom—As its name implies, a graceful early pale 
pink in color. Height, 24% feet. 
+White Gloria—A lovely graceful white variety, large plumes 
of clear white, flowering in August. 214 feet high. 
SWEET WILLIAM (Biennial) 
+*“Newport Pink—Color salmon or watermelon pink, Height, 
12 to 18 inches. 
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STOKESIA (The Cornilower Aster) 
}+Blue Moon—lIt is of easy culture, a clean grower and flowers 
throughout the Summer and Autumn until frost. It is not at 
all unusual to see vivid blue disc-like flowers five to six inches 
in diameter on stems twelve to eighteen inches long. 
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) 
*Adiantifolitm—tThe foliage resembles the maiden hair fern 
and the feathery white flowers are airy and graceful in the 
garden or in bouquets. Blooms June and July. Height, 2 feet. 
Prefers a rich loam and rather moist place. 
{Lavender Mist—A comparatively new Perennial for the 
hardy garden. Very dainty maiden hair like fern foliage with 
large loose flowers of lavender-purple. Lovely for lightening up 
bouquets and this plant will do equally well in sun or partial 
shade. Price: 60e per plant, $6.00 per dozen. 
TRITOMA (Red Hot Poker) 
{Primrose Beauty—The beautiful clear primrose yellow 
spike produced by this plant are unique for their grace as well 
as their delightful color. They are faultlessly shaped and slightly 
arched, creating a charming effect. Primrose Beauty blooms in 
early summer, on spikes about 40 inches tall, lending a charm 
to the flower border few other plants can, Price: 65e each, 
$5.00 per dozen. 
+Springtime (Patent No. 318)—A fascinating hardy Tritoma 
which flowers in late June and early July. The upper part of 
the flower is a rich coral red, the lower half ivory yellow. 
These sparkling and clear contrasting colors hold one’s atten- 
tion in a pleasing manner. Springtime grows in all kinds of 
soil and has weathered these winter conditions without any 
protection. Height, 30 inches. Price: 65e each, $5.50 
per dozen. 
+Summer Sunshine—Flame-red spikes on stems 3 feet tall, 
flowering in July on a nice bushy plant which is attractive 
even when not in flower. Slight protection in winter is advisable 
in cold sections of the country. 
+ Vanilla—3 feet, butter yellow. 
+ White Fairy—Top cream yellow, shades to white. 
TUNICA 
*Saxifraga Fl. Pl. rosea—A dancing miniature of the be- 
loved Baby’s Breath in double form. Reigning gayly through 
the heat of the Summer. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
{Blue Peter—A recent English introduction of great merit has 
large navy-blue flowers on stiff stems and exceptionally fine 
habit of growth. Flowers from July to August 20th. 
{Blue Spire—A hybrid of Veronica Longifolia Eubsessilis and 
Veronica Spicata which has retained the glorious dark color 
of Veronica Subsessilis. Grows about two feet tall. Bushy habit, 
and a real addition to the Summer blues, which at this par- 
ticular season are rather scarce. 
tLongifolia Subsessilis—This is one of the handsomest of 
the Veronica type. It has long spikes of a beautiful deep blue 
and is frequently used as a cut-flower. It attains a height of 
about 2 feet and flowers from July to September. 
VIOLA 
+*Apricot Queen—A fascinating shade of apricot that com- 
pels the immediate attention and admiration of all who see it. 
The plant has a neat, compact habit of growth and blooms 
freely from Spring to October. The requirements for success in 
growing this charming Viola are to locate the plants in full 
sun and to shear them close to the ground twice during the 
season. 
Giant Jersey Gem—An exact duplicate of the popular “Jersey 
Gem” introduced by us many years ago, except that “Giant 
Jersey Gem” is twice the size of “Jersey Gem” in flower—much 
sturdier and compact in growth and slightly deeper in color. 
Pot Plants Only for Spring Delivery. Price: 75¢ 
each, $7.50 per dozen. 
