


Penstemon 
PENSTEMON (Beard Tongue) 
Rose Elf. A hardy Penstemon producing 
masses of bloom on 2 to 3-foot stems. Blooms 
in June and July. The color is a lovely coral- 
pink. Excellent for cutting. 3 for $1.65; 
6 for $3.00; 65c each. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
New and Better Varieties 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us be- 
cause of their simple beauty of form, their wide 
use as cut flowers, and their attractive appear- 
ance in the garden. 
{Brilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 
{Crimson Glow. The larze, pure scarlet blooms 
are accentuated with golden yellow centers. 
{Pink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety with 
a crested center. 
tRosary. New. Double bright pink; known 
for its sturdy growth. 
tRose Mist. Rose-carmine petals with double- 
crested rose center that appears to have been 
dipped in stardust, giving it a silvery appear- 
ance, 
{Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). New. The 
double red blossoms have tiny white mark- 
ings at the tips of the petals. 
Any of the above, any 3 for $2.00; 
any 6 for $3.75; any 12 for $7.00 



Double Pyrethrum 
PERENNIALS AND ROCK PLANTS, 
By 
tSPIREA (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 attractive 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. 
*Simplicifolia rosea. An attractive dwarf 
species with pink flowers in June and July. 
Suitable for the shady rock garden or border. 
Any above 6 varieties, 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 
12 for $6.75 
Fanal. 18 in. Glowing dark garnet-red flowers. 
Grows well in shade or sun, in rich, moisture- 
retaining soil. June and July. 3 for $2.00; 
6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.00; 85c each. 

Tradescantia 
TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort) 
The common old-fashioned forms were known 
to our grandmothers, who had many names for 
them. The hybridizers have been at work im- 
proving them not only in color and size of bloom, 
but they have considerably lengthened the 
period of bloom. 
*Brevicaule. A dwarf species with rose-pink 
flowers. May to July. 
New Tradescantias 
Ideal Plants for Shady Locations 
Sent to us by the U. S. Department of Agriculture 
The descriptions are those of the Department. 
Height 15 to 20 inches. 
Blue Stone. Low-growing. Large, rich blue 
flowers. 
Iris Pritchard. White flowers, heavily stained 
with azure-blue; blue center. Late bloomer. 
James Crawford Weguelin. 18 in. Large 
flowers of a uniform light azure-blue. Very 
pleasing. 
James Stratton. A variety with large flowers, 
2% inches from tip to tip; color deep del- 
phinium-mauve, slightly shaded with rose. 
Leonora. The very fine flowers are a deep rich 
glowing violet. 
Pauline. Flowers are rosy mauve. A vigorous 
variety. 
Purple Dome. A vigorous plant with large 
clusters of rich purple flowers. 
continued 

Spirea (Astilbe) 
THALICTRUM (Meadow-Rue) 
Lavender Mist (Rochebrunianum). 4 ft. 
Garden makers, especially those who enjoy 
perennials, will be fascinated with this new 
Meadow-Rue. The foliage is like that of a 
maidenhair fern, delicate and beautiful. The 
large, loose flower-heads of lavender-purple 
will lend an unusual note in sun or partial 
shade. 3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25; 75c each. 
t*VIOLA 
Catherine Sharp, Improved. A splendid 
hardy blue Viola. The large flowers are 
carried on long, stiff stems well above the 
foliage. Two-year-old clumps are 18 to 24 
inches in diameter and remain nicely com- 
pact, producing hundreds of flowers through- 
out the entire spring, summer and fall. The 
brilliant yellow eye gives the lovely flower 
additional sparkle. Does well in light shade 
and ts fine in the rock garden. 3 for $1.50; 
6 for $2.75; 12 for $4.50. 
Purple Glory. These attractive, large, rich 
purple flowers are freely produced from early 
spring to fall. Plants rather compact in 
growth. One of the easiest Violas to grow. 
Velvet Giant. Another new Viola that you 
will want. The gigantic blooms are almost 
2 inches across. Velvety purple with a glow- 
ing sheen. Blooms continuously all summer. 
One of the largest Violas so far introduced. 
3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 75c each. 

Viola 
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; $30.00 per 100. Single plants, 55c each 
*Indicates alpines or rock plants; with a few exceptions these plants are also ideal for broad masses in the foreground 
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