PERENNIALS AND ROCK-PLANTS, continued 
SPIREA (Astilbe) 
are ideal, colorful perennials for 
Astilbes 
shaded locations in the garden. They also do 
wellin the sun. They prefer rz ather rich, motsture- 
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; 
$6.75 per doz. 
Fanal. 18 in. Glowing dark garnet-red flowers. 
Grows well mn shade or sun, in rich, moisture- 
retaining soil. June and July. See color 
illustration on page 22 3 for $2.00; 6 for 
$3.75; 12 for $7.00; 85c each. 
STATICE (Sea-Lavender) 
{Latifolia. 2 ft. The large loose heads of pur- 
plish bloom are soft and pleasing in color. 
July, August. 
{STOKESIA, Blue Moon. See color illustra- 
tion on page 12. 
TARRAGON. See page 35. 
THALICTRUM, Lavender Mist. 4 ft. A new 
Meadow-rue with foliage like that of a maid- 
enhair fern, delicate and beautiful. The large, 
loose flower-heads of lavender-purple are 
lovely. Grows In sun or part shade. 3 for 
$1.75; 6 for $3.25; 75c each. See page 6. 
THERMOPSIS 
(Carolina Yellow Lupine) 
{Caroliniana. 3 ft. A good yellow accent plant 
with spikes of pea-like flowers. June, July. 
THYMUS. See page 35. 
TRITOMA (Red-Hot Poker) 
These striking sptre-like blooms make effective 
accents in the perennial border and are charming 
in flower arrangements. Plant in a well-drained, 
sunny place and give the plants a light mulch of 
excelsior or any other suitable material for winter 
protection. See color illustration on page 8. 
{Coral Sea. A graceful variety growing only 
18 inches high and producing many coral-red 
blooms in June. Small, graceful foliage. 
3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 65c each. 
tGolden Scepter. 3 ft. Hardy, vigorous 
variety with saffron-yellow spikes during late 
June and early July. Beautiful planted with 
light blue delphiniums. 3 for $1.75; 12 for 
$6.00; 75c¢ each. 
{New Hybrids. Flowers of various shades of 
cream, yellow, orange, and scarlet, on 2 to 
3-foot spikes, in June and July. 
{Pfitzeri. 3 ft. Orange-scarlet spikes abun- 
dantly produced. August to October. 
{Primrose Beauty. Beautifully formed spikes 
of clean primrose-yellow stand over 3 feet 
tali. Blooms in late summer and has been 
surprisingly hardy. 3 for $1.75; 75c each. 
Robin Hood. A new giant hardy ‘ap ritoma with 
better color, larger blooms, and more hardi- 
ness than the well-know n Red-Hot Poker. 
Strong stiff stems 214 feet high. Blooms freely 
in late summer mpi. 3 for $1.75; 75c each. 
tSpringtime. Pat. 318. Contrasting coral-red 
and cream; blooms in late June and July. 
3 for $1.75: 75c each. 
{White Fairy. 2 ft. An unusually good hybrid. 
The pure white bloom spikes are open and 
graceful. June, July. 3 for $1.75; 75c each. 
{White Giant. 3 to 4 ft. An outstanding 
novelty with extra-large, creamy white 
blooms. Produces almost continuously the 
entire summer. 3 for $2.00; 75c 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, 
214 inches from tip to tip; color deep del- 
phintum-mauvye, 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. 
TROLLIUS 
All Trollius prefer rather rich and moist soil, 
and at least partial shade. These giant buttercup- 
like flowers are very showy and create much 
interest. 
Europzus, Pritchard Giant. Showy, very 
large, globe-shaped, orange flowers on 2-foot 
stems during May and June and occasionally 
again in the fall. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 
12 for $7.00; 75c each. 
Europzus, Lemon Queen. Similar to the 
above but with lemon-colored flowers. 3 for 
$2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.00; 75c each. 
Europzus Hybrids. Large, globular, lemon- 
yellow and orange, buttercup-like flowers. 
3 for $1.75; 65¢ each. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 3 ft. A handsome 
variety with large open flowers of beautiful 
golden yellow. In bloom about three weeks 
later than Lemon Queen. See color illustra- 
tion on page 22. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 
for $7.00; 75c each. 


TUNICA (Tunic-Flower) 
*Saxifraga alba flore-pleno. 6 in. A rare new 
double white form. 
*Saxifraga rosea flore-pleno. 6 in. Lovely 
double rose-pink flowers from June to No- 
vember, like a tiny babys-breath. 
VALERIANA 
tCoccinmea (Centranthus ruber). 18 to 24 in. 
A grand border plant. Showy rose-colored 
flowers produced freely in May and June, 
with few flowers appearing all through the 
summer. 
{tCoccinea alba. A lovely white-flowering form. 
{Officinalis. 4 ft. Fragrant hardy garden 
Heliotrope. 
VERBASCUM (Mullein) 
For many years first in English gardens, these 
spire-like perennials are a welcome addition to 
American gardens, producing an abundant dis- 
play of color in the summer. 3 feet tall. 
{Cotswold Gem. Tall, slender, branching spikes 
of soft amber-yellow flowers with purple 
centers. 
tCotswold Queen. A lovely Mullein with tall 
spikes of old-rose and buff-pink flowers. A 
fine background and border plant. 
{Pink Domino. Spikes of rose-pink flowers on 
strong, healthy plants. See color illustration 
on page 8. 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. 
VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Showy late spring and summer-blooming plants 
easily grown in any average soil, in full sun or 
partial shade. 
{Blue Peter. This novelty has greatly im- 
pressed us because of its compact growth; 
the spikes of deep blue flowers are borne on 
stiff stems 18 inches long. 3 for $1.50; 12 for 
$5.50; 60c each. 
{Blue Spire. 2 ft. Deep blue. July, August. 
See color illustration on page 8. 
*Incana. 12 in. Silver-gray foliage. Deep blue 
flowers in June. 
*Imcana rosea. New. Same as above variety, 
with lovely pink flowers. 
tLongifolia subsessilis. Charming summer- 
blooming hardy plant that deserves a place 
in every garden, large or small. Beautiful 
blue flowers in 18 to 24-inch spikes. July to 
September. 
*Rupestris. Creeping habit. Deep blue flowers 
in late May and June. 
{Spicata alba. Graceful white flowers on 18- 
inch spikes. June, July. 
*Spicata nana. 6in. An attractive dwarf form 
blooming freely during June. 
*True Blue. 12 in. A lovely deep blue variety. 
Very attractive. May and June. 
VINCA (Periwinkle) 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. Glossy green foliage. 
Large deep blue flowers on oustanding 
ground-cover for shady places. 3 for $1.00; 
12 for $3.00; $20.00 per 100. 
VIOLA ODORATA (Sweet Violet) 
*Double Russian. Very sweet-scented, double 
flowers. Best planted in shade. 
*Rosina. The new pink fragrant Violet. Lovely 
pink and rose shades. Blooms freely in the 
spring and again in the fall. 
*Royal Robe. A distinct addition to the Violet 
family that deserves a place in the shady 
rock garden and as a ground-cover. See color 
illustration on page 22. 
*Semperflorens. This perpetual-flowering va- 
riety blooms in spring, summer and autumn, 
giving quantities of fragrant flowers. The 
plants are hardy and grow well, but seem to 
thrive best in partial shade. 
For other Violas, see page 15. 
YUCCA (Adams-Needle) 
Variegata. The foliage is golden variegated, 
resembling the greenhouse Pandanus. Hand- 
some as a specimen plant or for grouping 
effects. White flowers. 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75. 
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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