STOKESIA 
Stokes’ Aster. This is a very handsome flower and should be better known. It is best planted 6 inches 
apart in a warm, sheltered location in well-drained, sandy loam. 
Cyanea, Blue. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c; Yoz. $1.35 
The plants grow about 2 feet high, bearing from July to October a large number of handsome, lavender-blue cen- 
taurea-like flowers, from 4 to 5 inches across. They are excellent for cutting and make unusually fine border plants. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
This hardy biennial, flowermg im May or June, is best sown in June or July in frames or in the open 
ground. Transplant the young plants 8 to 12 inches apart in September or October to bloom the fol- 
lowing spring. It supplies a wealth of color for the hardy border in spring, and is a useful cut-flower, 
Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Yyoz. 55c; Yoz. 95c 
This, grown in mixture, is very much more popular than the single varieties, because of the fullness 
of the flower. The colors include all of the known shades to be found in this class and are very attrac- 
tive. The strong, robust plants grow to a height of about 11% feet. 
Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt. 15c; Ygoz. 65c; Yoz. $1.10 
This is an unusually fine strain and is ideal for bedding-plant culture. The plants are dwarf, very 
compact, growing 8 inches high, and make nice pot-plants for spring use. The colors include all of 
the rich dark tones, as well as the bright, light shades, and are nicely balanced. 
THERMOPSIS 
Carolina Lupine. A fine plant to contrast with delphintum. Set a foot apart, they thrive well. 
Caroliniana. Pkt. 15c; ~;0z. 35c; Woz. 95c 
Long racemes of yellow Lupine-like flowers in June and July on fine 2-foot plants. Grows in sun or shade. 
TRITOMA 
Red-Hot Poker. For colorful garden accents these stately flowers, with their brilliant spikes, are very 
effective in late summer and early fall. Plant them 12 inches apart in a well-drained soil in full sun. 
Perpetual Early-flowering Hybrids. Pkt. 15c; #;0z. 35c; Yoz. 95c 
This is the most prolific strain, often 5 to 10 blooms to the plant. Drooping, tubular flowers in dense spikes on long 
stems above the long, narrow, grassy foliage in salmon-scarlet, orange-scarlet, orange and yellow. Height 3 feet. 
VERONICA 
Speedwell. Very pretty plants for the perennial border, best spaced 6 to 8 inches apart in groups. 
They like ordinary soil and a sunny location. To encourage new growth and a new crop of flowers 
cut back the flowers as they fade. This greatly lengthens the period of bloom. 
Spicata. Pkt. 15c; #50z. 40c; oz. $1.20 
Long terminal spikes of violet-blue in June and July, on 114-foot plants. Divide the plants every third year. 
VIOLA CORNUTA 
Tufted Pansies. Because of their perpetual flowering character and the charm of their dainty flowers 
produced in the greatest abundance, these are becoming more favored each year for the rock-garden 
and for edgmg purposes. Good-sized plants can be ready by late spring from a January indoor seeding, 
although they are usually started in the summer for bloom in the following spring. They appreciate 
deep soil enriched with rotted manure, and will thrive best planted 8 inches apart m a sunny location. 
The 8-inch plants bloom continuously through spring and summer. 
Mixed. Pkt. 20c; soz. 45c; ps0z. 75c; Woz. $2 
A well-balanced blend containing apricot, yellow, ruby, blue, purple and white. 
WALLFLOWER 
Although perennials, these are best treated in northern latitudes as biennials. Sow the seed in June 
or July and winter over in a protected coldframe for transplanting outdoors when safe in the spring. 
For other varieties of Wallflower see Annual List. , 
English, Double, Mixed. Pkt. 20c; oz. 60c; Moz. $1.70 
A very fine mixture made up from the choicest varieties, with nicely balanced colors. Delightfully fragrant. 
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