PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
OENOTHERA 
*Missouriensis. 10 in. A trailing plant bearing 
great quantities of big yellow flowers often 
5 inches across. Deserves a prominent place 
in the rock garden. June to August. 
PENSTEMON (Beard-Tongue) 
{Firebird (Cherry Glow). 2 ft. An outstanding 
new introduction to add color to summer 
gardens. The individual ruby-crimson blooms 
are unusually large and the long spikes of 
bloom are especially attractive in bouquets. 
tGarnet. 18 in. The graceful stems hold loosely 
arranged garnet blooms. June, September. 
tlRose 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. 
{Ruby King. See color illustration on page 7. 
TREE OR BUSH PEONIES 
Strong 5-inch pot plants 
available for spring delivery 
The stems do not die to the ground each year 
but in the course of many seasons they will reach 
a height of 3 to 4 feet. Most varieties bloom in 
early spring—late April to the end of May, de- 
pending on the locality. They are of easy culture 
and grow anywhere other Peonies do. It is best, 
however, to plant them where they are sheltered 
from sweeping winds. 
Archiduc Ludovico. Large; flesh-pink, turning 
to soft lilac. $5.00 each. 
Argosy. Single; pure yellow. $11.50 each. 
Athlete. Glazed mauve, shaded rose. $5.50 each. 
Flora. Pure transparent white, slightly blotched 
violet, carmine at throat. $1.50 each. 
Jules Pirlot. Satiny pink, flushed carmine. 
$6.00 each. 
La Lorraine. Large, double flowers of soft 
sulphur-yellow with a salmon tinge when 
opening. $8.50 each. 
Satin Rouge. Double; blood-orange. An al- 
together new color in Peonies. $12.50 each. 
Yaso-no-Mime. Semi-double; pure white. 
$35.00 each. 
For other Peonies, see page 11 
POPPIES, Oriental. See page 18. 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragonhead) 
tRosy Spire. 31% 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. 
tSummer Snow. 3 ft. A new white variety; we 
need more spire-like flowers in summer gar- 
dens. July, August. 
{Vivid. 18 in. Ideal dwarf kind with deep pink 
bloom. September. 
PLUMBAGO £(Leadwort) 
*Larpentz. 12 in. Rich foliage and deep blue 
flowers in late summer; useful for sunny or 
shady ground-covers or for the rock garden. 
July to 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. Deep 
violet-blue flowers. 
*Grandiflorum Mariesi album. A _ white- 
flowering perennial that is hard to beat. 
New Shell-Pink. 
18 in. Distinctive pale 
pink flowers. Blooms freely all summer. 
3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00; 65c each. 


POLEMONIUM 
*Blue Pearl. Jacobs-Ladder. 12 in. A new 
dwarf Polemonium with great clusters of 
light blue flowers. Attractive, graceful foli- 
age. 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 Mertensia-like blooms and 
throughout the growing season the silver-spotted 
foliage is attractive. 
*Angustifolia azurea. Bears racemes of 
sky-blue flowers that are very attractive. 
Since the plant grows less than a foot high, 
it makes a good ground-cover, especially 
in damp, shady places. April, May. 

Angustifolia, Salmon Glory. 6 in. A worth- 
while addition to this family. Gorgeous with 
brilliant salmon-pink flowers in early spring. 
Solid green foliage. 3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 
65c each. 
*Saccharata, Mrs. Moon. The dark green foli- 
iage has silver spots and the flowers are a 
pleasing combination of salmon-pink and 
blue. April, May. 3 for $1.35; 55c each. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). See pages 
21 and 36. 
PRIMULA 
(Hardy Primrose; Cowslip) 
All 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 splen- 
did strain with large flowers of many different 
shades and colors. 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Acaule, Blue. A lovely blue. 3 for $1.65; 65c 
each. 
Acaule rubra. Large, brilliant crimson flowers, 
very freely produced. A good grower; rare. 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Auricula Giant Hybrids. Unusual and dis- 
tinct Primula. Large flowers in various colors 
on 6 to 8-inch stems. 3 for $1.35. 12 for $5.00. 
Cashmeriana. Large, round heads of bright 
violet on 12 to 15-inch stems. 
Julia, Edelstein. A new variety with red flow- 
ers. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
Julia, Mrs. McGillivray. Large flowers of old- 
rose. Rare. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
Julia, Primrose Lodge. Large, deep crimson 
flowers on 4 to 6-inch stems. Free and early 
bloomer. 3 for $1.50; 60c each. 
Julia, Wanda. Deep bluish purple, almost 
violet. Very free blooming. 3 for $1.50; 
60c each. 
Littoniana. A rare form of the above with 
reddish lilac flowers. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
Polyanthus (Feris Polyanthus). 
Munstead Giant Strain, Finest Mixed. See 
color illustration on page 23. 
Munstead Giant Strain, Yellow Cream, or 
Red. 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
{Polyanthus Colossea. A magnificent new de- 
velopment 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; 
12 for $6.50; 65c each. 
PHLOX. See pages 16 and 17. 
POLYGONUM 
Reynoutria. Covered with fragrant, airy pink 
sprays during September. | ight 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; 12 for 
$6.00; 65c each. 
POTENTILLA 
*Verna nana. 2 to 4 in. Also sold under the 
name of Cinerea and Matsumure. A very 
compact-growing plant covered with lovely 
golden yellow flowers in May and June. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower) 
Golden Storm. 15 to 18 in. An outst: nding 
imported novelty offered for the first time 
this year. Golden yellow, daisy-like flowers 
with black center. Blooms nearly all summer. 
Easily grown in any soil. 
{Maxima. 5 ft. A distinctive and little-known 
species. 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 illustration on 
page 12. 
{White Lustre. 214 to 3 ft. White blooms 
borne freely on sturdy stems from late June 
to September. As the cone center grows 
larger, the petals flatten in daisy fashion and 
then turn downward. Bushy, compact. 
3 for $1.75; 6 for $3.25. 
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. See color illustration on page 21. 
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 6- to 8-1nch 
stems. A new and rare little gem for your 
rock garden. Blooms freely in early summer 
months. 3 for $1.75; 12 for $5.00; 65c each. 
Blue Lady. See color illustration on page 6. 
{Caucasica. See color illustration on page 6. 
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 illustration 
on page 15. 
*Spurium, Dragon’s Blood. Bright carmine- 
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. 
SILENE 
Among the very best of rock-garden plants; 
easily grown in average soil, preferably in full 
sun. However, they will stand a little shade. 
Alpestris fl.-plI. A double-flowering form, choice 
and rare. The white flowers are very showy 
and are produced freely on 6 to 8-inch stems 
from late May to July. : 
Wherryi. 6 in. Showy large pink flowers in 
May and June. The plant is completely 
covered with bloom 
PRICES: 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, 55c 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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