LIATRIS - Gayfeather 
The sturdy, long stems or spikes of Liatris 
are excellent for cutting. It is one of the hardiest 
and most easily grown of all true perennials. 
Longifolia punctata. [Late flowering. Short 
spikes of rosy purple. 2 ft. Sept. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. 
Pycnostachya. Kansas Gayfeather. Purple. 
4to5 ft. July, Aug. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
Scariosa alba. New. The snowy white spikes 
create a most striking effect in the border for 
several weeks during midsummer. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
Scariosa, September Glory. Lovely purple 
flowers produced during late August and Sep- 
tember. Fine companion for L. scariosa alba. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
LILIES 
Sold for late Fall delivery only 
LINUM 
Perenne. A lovely plant with blue flowers that 
open only in sunshine. 114 ft. May to Aug. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
LITHOSPERMUM, Heavenly Blue. Sce 
page 23. 
LOBELIA 
Cardinalis. Cardinal-Flower. Grows best in 
partial shade. Red. Through careful seed 
selection, we have developed a superior strain 
of both the red and the blue Lobelia. The 
flower-spikes are larger and more brilliantly 
colored than the native types. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Syphilitica. Blue Lobelia. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
LUPINE 
Russell Strain. These outstanding colorful 
Lupines are very stately and rank high for 
border planting or where showiness is needed. 
The flowers resemble a sweet pea but are very 
closely assembled on a stiff, erect, 3 to 4-foot 
stem. Their cultural requirements are simple 
but exacting: full sun, protection from hot 
drying summer winds, and ample moisture. 
Best planted in groups of three or more. 3 for 
$1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
LYCHNIS 
Viscaria splendens fl.-pl. Beautiful deep rose- 
pink, double flowers. We grow the true va- 
riety only. One of the finest border plants. 
Not sufficiently known. 1 to 1% ft. May, 
June. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50 
LYSIMACHIA . Loosestrife 
Nummularia. Creeping Charlie. A very fine 
creeper with yellow flowers. 2 to 3 in. June, 
July. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00 
Punctata. Spotted Loosestrife. Dainty yellow 
flowers in whorls on a strong, upright-growing 
plant. Useful for growing in shade in poor 
soil. Flower stems 3 feet long. June, July. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
LYCHNIS viscaria splendens. 3 for $1.50 

LYTHRUM 
Morden’s Pink. A most ornamental border 
plant of bushy, compact habit. Flowers clear 
pink. 3 to 4 ft. July to frost. 3 for $1.50; 10 
for $4.50. 
Salicaria, The Beacon. Clear carmine- red 
flowers on large spikes. For the border or mass 
planting. 314 to 4 ft. July to frost. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. 
MEGASEA 
Cordifolia alba. See page 23. 
Grandiflora. Large, succulent foliage turning 
copper color in autumn. Flowers rich rose- 
pink. 1 to 144 ft. June. 3 for $1.75; 10 for 
$5.25. 
MERTENSIA 
Virginica. Virginia Bluebells. Flowers blue, 
funnel-formed, in nodding clusters. Splendid in 
cool, moist, shady places. Should not be dis- 
turbed when once planted. 3 for $1.00; 10 for 
$3.00. 
MONARDA 
Didyma, Cambridge Scarlet. Bee-Balm. 
Compact scarlet flower-heads attractive to 
bees. An old, reliable perennial that improves 
with age. 3 ft. June, Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for 
$4.00. 
MUEHLENBECKIA 
Nana. A fine rock-plant with wiry stems only 
a few inches long. Used between stepping- 
stones. Small dark blue flowers. 3 for $1.35; 
10 for $4.00. 
NEPETA 
Mussini. Ground Ivy. Springy mat of soft 
velvety gray-green, with mauve flowers. 8 in. 
April and June. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
Mussini, Six Hills Giant. Ground Ivy. 
Dense tufts of small, light Iavender-colored 
flowers. Compact plants with soft gray-green 
foliage, good in rock-gardens and for edging. 
8 in. Apr. to June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.50; 
100 for $30.00. 
Souv. d’Andre Chaudron. Deep blue flowers 
from June to August. Foliage broader than 
N. Mussini. Good for cutting. 18-in. stems. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
NIEREMBERGIA 
Rivularis. White-Cup. An excellent dwarf, 
creeping alpine plant, with cup-shaped, 
creamy white flowers. 8 in. June to Aug. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
OENOTHERA . Evening Primrose 
Excellent for a sunny position in the rockery 
or border. Blooms all summer. 
Glauca Fyrverkeri. See page 23. 
Youngi. Bright Iemon-yellow flowers. Attrac- 
tive large, shiny foliage. 2 ft. June to Aug. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
OPUNTIA 
Humilis. Hardy Cactus. Large, sulphur- 
yellow flowers freely produced. 3 for $1.50. 
PACHYSANDRA 
Procumbens. Mountain Spurge. A different 
Spurge from the common P. terminalis, growing 
more upright, to about a foot, thus making a 
neat edging plant in shade or sun. The leaves 
are a dull, rich green, with the most interesting 
purplish white flowers coming in May and 
June. 10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.00. 
Terminalis. Japanese Spurge. Most useful 
for planting in dense shade where few other 
plants will grow or for bordering walks and 
drives. The glossy foliage remains green winter 
and summer. Its inconspicuous greenish white 
flowers are produced in May and June. 6 to 9 
in. Our pot-grown plants are incomparably 
superior to the field-grown ones usually 
offered. 10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.50; 100 for 
$15.00. 
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PEONIES 
For Fall Planting Only 
A very complete list of the world’s best her- 
baceous Peonies will be offered in our new fall 
supplement to be issued this summer. It is a 
generally accepted fact that Peonies give the 
very best results when planted in fall. The 
Peony has often been called King of the Per- 
ennials because it is so dependably hardy and 
rapes So plan to plant more Peonies this 
all. 
PETASITES albus. Sce page 23. 
PHLOX DECUSSATA 
Various Phlox Species 
See pages 38 and 39. 

PHYSALIS 
Bunyardi. Chinese Lantern-Plant. Exten- 
sively used for their lantern-like fruits. This 
variety has glowing red pods and is better 
and more showy than the older P. Franchett. 
3 ft. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
PHYSOSTEGIA 
False Dragonhead 
Perfectly hardy and very easy to grow in 
practically all locations. Physostegias are in- 
dispensable for August and September color in 
the garden and home. 
Rosy Spire. The showy spikes of deep rosy 
crimson blooms are fine for cutting. Blooms in 
mid-September. 31% ft. 
Virginiana alba, Dwarf. Spikes of white 
flowers on plants only 6 to 8 inches high. 
Virginiana alba, Improved. Gives a grand 
display of large white spikes in August and 
September. This is a very special strain re- 
sulting from years of personal selection of seed 
by Mr. Bobbink. The bloom spikes are about 
6 inches taller than the ordinary form and all 
flowers on the spike open at the same time. 
Virginiana grandiflora, Vivid. Remains dwarf 
and stays within bounds, giving a grand dis- 
play of large rose-pink spikes in August and 
September. Excellent for groups in a front 
border and for cutting. 
All Physostegias: 3 of one variety for $1.35; 
10 of one variety for $4.00 
PENSTEMON 
Barbatus, Rose Elf. See page 23. 
Barbatus Torreyi. Tall spikes of brilliant scar- 
Iet flowers. A most charming border plant. 
4 ft. June to Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Digitalis. Long, purple-white spikes with purple 
throats. 2 to 3 ft. June, July. 3 for $1.35; 10 
for $4.00. 

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