
Phlox. Decussata - Htardy Phlox 
Search where you will, say what you will, after all is said and done. Phlox still holds its head highest as an indis- 
pensable in every garden from coast to coast. 
None other has so many desirable attributes or adapts itself so happily to all gardens. Do you know of any that give 
an equal in showy, colorful blooms? What other hardy plant needs as little attention or grows as prolifically and 
flowers so long? What one of your garden family, in its four main members, stretches its blooms over so long a period? 
For first blooming in early spring comes the welcome Subulata, the delighting Moss or Moun- 
tain Pinks, giving you drifts of cheery color. 
For second blooming there’s the Arendsi Hybrid which comes early and continues till late fall. 
Thrive in sunlight or shade. 
For summer and early fall there is the Decussata group, the hardy Phlox of the garden. 
If you were to ask us what Phlox are the very best of them all, we would unhesitatingly 
recommend these six: 
Columbia (light pink), Augusta (American-Beauty-red), Mary Louise (pure white), Atlanta 
(white touched with blue), the new red Charles Curtis and the cheerful brilliant Cheerfulness. 
The great many varieties generally offered are quite likely to be confusing; we have, therefore, 
discontinued growing any but the better and newest varieties noted for their clear colors, freedom 
of bloom, and ruggedness. Our list contains no poor growers or undesirably colored varieties. 
It’s Easy to Grow Phlox 
To grow Phlox really well the soil should be well drained, deeply spaded, and enriched with Wayside Gardens Plant 
Food. Planting may be done in fall or spring in a sunny. border. Set the plants 10 inches apart. Lift and divide every 
three or four years or they will become crowded, resulting in poor, small flowers. Never let plants go to seed, never 
water overhead, always keep blooms and foliage dry, letting hose run slowly on the ground. This method of watering 
prevents mildew. 
Africa Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Brilliant carmine-red with blood-red eye. Well shaped flower heads com- 
posed of large florets. Good strong stem and not subject to mildew. 
Antonin Mercier Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A delicate lilac-blue; free-flowering variety of medium height and fairly 
free from red spider. During prolonged hot weather the color fades to 
a very pale lilac; in light shade, however, the coloring is constant. 
Augusta (See page 57) 
B. Comte Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Tall growing variety producing large heads of rich satiny amaranth. 
Very brilliant. Looks well planted close to a yellow-flowered plant. 
Blue Boy Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100. $30.00 
Blue Phlox just do not exist. In semi-shade, however, certain varieties 
deveiop good blue tints. So far Blue Boy is the nearest to dark blue 
we have been able to come. Planted with Mary Louise a stunning con- 
trast is made. Blue Boy is a good grower and of medium height. 
Caroline Wandenburg Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This Phlox is the most attractive of the lavender shades; it is a true 
lavender-blue without the magenta shades peculiar to this section.’ 
Large, individual flowers. 
Chas. Curtis (See page 57) 
Cheerfulness Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Very vigorous grower with much branched panicles of sparkling orange- 
red. The color is not unlike that of Phlox Charles Curtis; however, it 
has a little more salmon tint mixed through its color and two- or three- 
year-old plants are a few inches taller than Charles Curtis. Of im- 
portance is the fact that the color keeps in bright hot sunsight, also 
it is later in blooming, prolonging the season several weeks. Height 
314 feet. This is one of our favorites. 
Columbia (See page 57) 
Count Zeppelin Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Graf Zeppelin). Pure white flowers with vermilion-red eye. A striking 
clean looking Phlox. There is no fading or suffusing of color. Con- 
sidered the best of the so-called calico types. Very free-flowering. 
“Daily Sketch \ Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Extra large trusses—tlarge and individual florets. Color is light salmon- 
pink with crimson-rose eye. Viewed from a short distance, the effect is 
a magnificent rose Phlox. Daily Sketch is an outstanding variety. Al- 
though introduced several years ago, it is practically unknown. It is 
robust and rugged in growth and about 31% feet high. 
Ethel Pritchard Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A delightfully French-mauve colored Phlox, which, if seen on a cloudy 
day, looks almost as pale blue as our native Phlox Divaricata. It is a 
strong grower. 
Firetail Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Dazzling carmine-red with blood-red eye. A recent European introduc- 
tion of great promise. Has proven to be a good grower and free-flow- 
ering variety. 
George Stipp Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A new variety of great merit. Deep glowing salmon with shaded lighter 
eye; very outstanding and one of the recent salmon Phlox introductions. 
Does not fade. 
Jules Sandeau Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
Rather dwarf in habit, but producing very large heads of brilliant water- 
melon-pink blossoms. An outstanding variety because it flowers more 
freely and longer than most Phlox, and is practically free from red 
spider. 
Leo Schlageter Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Seldom has one seen a shade of red such as produced by this fine new 
Phlox. Its brilliant scarlet blooms seem to glow with fire. This impression 
is heightened by the fact that there seems to be a decided orange cast 
to the blooms. Of splendid habit, about 3 feet high with full rich heads 
of bloom; early. The best red Phlox in existence today. 
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Mary Louise (See page 57) 
Mrs. Jenkins Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Independence). Pure white, late flowering, grows very fast and is of 
medium height. A splendid sort for planting in masses. 
Olympia (See page 57) 
Pinkette Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50, 100 $35.00 
The large florets are soft, delicate pink, very pure and lovely. This un- 
usual coloring is heightened by the fact that the little narrow tubes 
which fasten the florets to the stem are clear, deep pink. Pinkette be- 
longs among the loveliest of Phlox. Flower heads are large, it is a good 
grower and combines beautifully with Columbia and Rosy Blue. 
Rheinlander Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A splendid old-time variety of good growing quality, and excellent habit. 
Flower heads large; good strong stems; color beautiful salmon-pink. 
Rosy Blue Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50, 100 $35.00 
Soft lavender-blue with delicate pink undertones have created here one 
of the finest of Phlox. There never is at any time a sign of objection- 
able purple or violet tinting. Rosy Blue is one of the finest in this color 
grouping. The florets are large and grow in fine big clusters. The plant 
is vigorous and makes a superb companion to Columbia. 
Salmon Beauty Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Rich salmon-pink with white eye. There are many Phlox of this gen- 
eral color, but when all is said and done, we believe Salmon Beauty is 
one of the first on the list in this shade. 
Van Beuningen Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Medium height but robust in growth, with healthy appearing foliage. 
Large, rich salmon-red flowers—a bright, effective self color without 
eye. Very free and persistent in flowering. Compact growth. 
Von Lassburg Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
A splendid midseason, tall, white variety. Trusses large and stems good, 
very free flowering. Rather tall, fine for the back of the border. 
Widar Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
The violet florets have a clear white eye which create a most unusual 
effect. Of medium height and good habit. 
Phlox are, after all, the ‘’backbone’” of the summer garden. They 
are easily grown, colorful, and as a result, very popular. Here are two 
selections we particularly recommend. Both are attractively priced. 
Collection ‘‘A’”’ consists of varieties of recent introduction, while 
Collection ‘’B’ are varieties that have ‘’made good” and for that reason 
are always in great demand because they are so dependable. 
PHLOX COLLECTION “B” 
Charles Curtis Africa 
Count Zeppelin Cheerfulness 
Daily Sketch Rheinlander 
Mary Louise Geo. Stipp 
B. Comte Von Lassburg 
Van Beuningen Widar 
3 each, 18 plants, for $ 6.25 3 each, 18 plants, for $ 5.00 
12 each, 72 plants, for $24.00 12 each, 72 plants, for $19.00 
PHLOX COLLECTION “A” 
PHLOX SUFFRUTICOSA - Early Phlox 
Miss Lingard Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Has beautiful, long, shiny green foliage and is absolutely free from any 
disease. It flowers from early June until October, with large heads of 
white flowers with faint pink shading in center. It is the best early 
white Phlox known. 
Miss Verboom Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
This, in fact, is the rose-magenta form of Miss Lingard. Habit and foliage 
are the same; flowers just as early in June. Splendid when planted next 
to Poppy, Mrs. Perry and Hemerocallis Flava. 

