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Phlox Decussata - Hardy Phlox 
Search where you will, say what you will, after all is said and: done, Phlox still holds its head highest as an indispensable 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, color- 
ful 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 Mountain Pinks, giving 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 pint), 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 confusing; we have, therefore, discontinued any but the better and newest varieties 
noted for their clear color, freedom of bloom and ruggedness. Our list contains no poor growers or undesirablly 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 (Plant Pat. No. 252) Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The finest American-Beauty-red Phlox ever introduced. A_ strong- 
growing plant of medium height, about 214 feet when fully grown, with 
rich, bronzy green foliage and stem. Color is best described as a bril- 
liont Cherry-red, not quite as deep as Beacon and much more intense 
and sparkling. The young florets at opening show a decided amount of 
orange. The color remains perfect under all weather conditions. Augusta 
is a beautiful vivid colored variety of exceptional growth and qualities, 
and will eventually replace all other varieties of similar shade. 
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 $30.09 
Blue Phlox just do not exist. In semi-shade, however, certain varieties 
develop 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 Vandenburg 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. 
Charles Curtis Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The most brilliant Phlox in cultivation. The color is outstanding and 
difficult to describe. Sunset-red probably comes nearest to it. It is a 
fine strong grower about 214 to 3 feet tall, has good clean foliage. The 
flower head is large and unusually clear and sparkling due to the fact 
that the flowers do not discolor in the sun or fade with age. A brilliant 
and colorful companion for Mary Louise. A single plant of this mag- 
nificent Phlox was discovered in our nurseries 5 years ago growing in a 
large bed of what is now one of the most popular red varieties. Phlox 
_Charles Curtis in our opinion is the finest of its color and will replace, 
as soon as better known, all those of similar shades. 
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 sunlight, also 
it is later in blooming, prolonging the season several weeks. Height 
3 feet. This is one of our favorites. 
Columbia (Plant Pat. No. 118) Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The finest light pink Phlox ever introduced. The color suggests a deli- 
cate cameo-pink with faint blue shading at center. The clearness of 
tone is remarkable, the brilliancy is so pronounced that immediate 
attention is given to this wonderful plant. As the flower ages, the 
blooms always retain their delicate pink shade; there never are any 
magenta tones visible. Out of each leaf joint grows a lateral or sec- 
ondary flower spike continuing the display of blooms long after the 
main flower head has disappeared. Columbia is, therefore, well called 
the ‘‘perpetual flowering’’ Phlox. 
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—large 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 314 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. 
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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 
precy 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. 
Mary Louise Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The finest white—as white as Carrara Marble. Pure white heads of 
unusually large size, reminding one of Carrara marble, the individual 
flowers are twice as big as other white Phlox. A perfectly beautiful 
variety; unquestionably the best white to date. The favorite in English 
gardens. It is a good grower with clean foliage and an unusually pro- 
lific bloomer. Of medium height. 
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. 
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 Threé $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 forthe 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 “A” 
Charles Curtis Mary Louise 
Count Zeppelin B. Comte 
Daily Sketch Van Beuningen 
3 each, 18 plants, for $ 6.25 
12 each, 72 plants, for $24.00 
PHLOX COLLECTION “B” 
Africa Geo. Stipp 
Cheerfulness Von Lassburg 
Rheinlander Widar 
3 each, 18 plants, for $ 5.00 
12 each, 72 plants, for $19.00 
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. 






