SAWCO-JAPY 
Impregnates soil with 
the spores of 
Milky Disease; 
controls JAPANESE BEETLE GRUBS. 
One pound treats 4,000 sq. ft., $5. 


Tritoma Pfitzeri 
TEUCRIUM Chamaedrys. Germander. * 
A dwarf sub-shrub with glossy green 
foliage and bright rose flowers, for edg- 
ing borders and paths. 1 ft. Aug. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. Striking 
plant, 5 feet high, with large, yellow, 
pea-shaped flowers in July. 
THYMUS .- Téyme 
% These charming, fragrant plants are 
mostly of dwarf, spreading habit and are un- 
excelled for dry, sunny banks where grass is 
difficult to establish, and for various post- 
tions in the rock-garden. When planted in 
the crevices of walks, they give off a fragrant 
aroma when walked on, and are a sheet of 
blossoms in June and July. 
Lanuginosus. Mauve flowers and gray, 
woolly leaves. 2 in. June. 
Serpyllum. The wild Mountain Thyme of 
creeping habit, with rosy purple flowers. 
2 in. June. 
Serpyllum albus. Decidedly miniature 
foliage of light bright green with pure 
white flowers. 1 in. June. 
Serpyllum coccineus. Very dark reddish 
green foliage, making a perfect mat like 
the above, but with brilliant crimson flow- 
ers. 1 to 2 in. June. 
See also Herbs on page 27. 
TRITOMA 
Torch Lily; Flame Flower; Red-Hot Poker 
Easily grown anywhere, in full sun. They 
have strong grass-like foliage from which 
arise spikes of flowers from July to September. 
Pfitzeri. Everblooming Tritoma. 
ange-scarlet flowers with 
edges. Fine for cutting. 3 ft. 
S. & W. Hybrids. A grand mixture of yel- 
lows, flame-reds, burnt-orange, etc. 
Bright or- 
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Veronica longifolia subsessilis 
VERBENA. Vervain. Protect with a cover- 
ing of leaves over winter. 
Bonariensis. Lavender-rose sprays on 
long, wiry stems. June—Oct. 4 to 5 ft. 
Canadensis. % A creeping plant with 
cut foliage and lavender flowers all sum- 
mer. 6 to 9 in. 
Chamedryfolia. * Of trailing and 
spreading growth continually producing 
scarlet flowers. 3 in. May—Oct. 
Maonetti. *% Pink and white striped 
flowers on a trailing plant. Blooms all 
summer. 6 In. 
VERONICA . Speedwell 
Free-flowering plants, for the rock-garden 
and border. 
Blue Jay. Flowers in August and Septem- 
ber. Bright blue sprays. 2 to 31% ft. 
Incana nana. *% A compact plant with 
beautiful silvery foliage and spikes of bril- 
liant blue flowers. 6 to9 in. July, Aug. 
Incana rosea. Similar, with pink flowers. 
Longifolia subsessilis. Long spikes of 
deepest blue. 2 to 3 ft. July. 
Spicata. Useful border plant with spikes of 
blue flowers from July to September. 2 ft. 
True Blue. Smothered with blossoms of 
intense blue. 9 to 12 in. June, July. 
VINCA 
Periwinkle; Old Maid; Myrtlex 
Grand ground-covers for shade. 
Minor. Delicate blue flowers with glossy 
green foliage. 
Minor alba. White flowers; dark foliage. 
Minor, Bowles Variety. A greatly improved 
form. Always in bloom, the flowers being 
very large and clear blue. 
Above Vincas, 50 cts. each, 3 for $1.40, 
$5.25 per doz. 

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Yucca filamentosa 
VIOLA odorata 
Sweet Violet 
The Violets listed below are splendid for 
cutting. The double Violets should be af- 
forded some protection in winter. 
Royal Robe. Deepest violet-blue; deliciously 
large, flat; single blooms. $1.50 for 3, 
$5.50 per doz., $40 per 100. 
Frey’s Fragrant. Single. Flowers 14 to 
34 inch in diameter. Rich deep purple. 
Blooms in April and again in the fall. 
Rosina. Single, very fragrant flowers of 
dark rose-pink. 
Russian Single. Produces great masses of 
fine large deep purple flowers. 
Snow Queen. Dozens of large white 
Violets on long stems. Spring flowering. 
Above four, $1.30 for 3, $5 per doz., 
$37.50 per 100 
VIOLA cornuta - Tx/ted Pansies 
% These flower all spring and early summer. 
Cut them back in August, and they bloom 
again in autumn. They like a cool, well- 
drained soil and plenty of sun; a mulch of 
peat moss Is beneficial during hot weather. 
Jersey Gem. The rich violet-hued flowers 
are like those of pansies but smaller. How- 
ever, they are perennial and very sweetly 
scented. Plant them in_ rock-gardens, 
borders, and paths. 6 to 9 in. May until fall. 
Arkwright Ruby. Ruby-red. 
Blue Perfection. Blue. 
Chantryland. Apricot. 
White Perfection. White. 
Yellow Queen. Yellow. 
Above Violas, $1.30 for 3, $5 per doz., 
$37.50 per 100 
COLLECTIONS 
6 plants, 1 each of above, $2.50 
18 plants, 3 each of above, $7.25 
YUCCA filamentosa. Adam’s Needle. 
Spikes evergreen foliage with creamy 
white flowers on 6-foot stems. Requires 
full sun and a calcareous soil. Fine for 
tubs and terraces and for planting in 
positions where boldness is required. 
1-yr. plants, 75 cts. each, $2.15 for 3, 
$8.25 per doz.; 2-yr. plants, $1.25 each, 
$3.50 for 3, $13.50 per doz.; 3-yr. plants, 
$1.75 each, $5 for 3, $19.25 per doz. 

PRICES of Hardy Perennial Plants, unless otherwise noted, $1.30 for 3, $5 per doz., $35 per 100 
* Dwarf plants for the Rock-Garden and edging the Perennial Border 

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We prepay transportation on Perennials within 50 miles. 
Vegetable Seeds are delivered free anywhere in the U. S. 
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