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A native. American perennial, with narrow, purple-veined leaves, and 
flowers consisting of three sepal-like segments and three petal-tike 
ones in dense umbels. ; 
Culture. All will thrive in ordinary soil in partially shady or sunny bor- 
ders. Also suitable for naturalizing in the wild garden. Good town gar- 
den plants. Plant in autumn or spring, 8 inches apart. 
NEW TRADESCANTIA 
A few ‘years ago we received from the Department of Agriculture of 
Washington, D. C., a collection of beautiful dwarf growing Tradescantia. 
From the several varieties sent us we selected five best and most dis- 
tinct colors, and are happy to be able to offer them this year. 
They bloom from spring throughout the summer until early winter. All 
they ask for is a small space where they may be permitted to grow. 
Insects do not bother them. They are permanent, requiring no par- 
ticular care, and at all times their foliage is very decorative. All grow 
about 12 inches high, 
Iris Pritchard Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Pure white flowers faintly tinted with violet. The beauty of the flowers 
is much enhanced by the rich violet-blue feathery centers. This contrast 
of colors is very lovely. 
James Stratton Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Rich pure deep blue flowers in abundance. Not as brilliant as Purpie 
Dome, but a lovely shade of blue. Also slightly taller than the other 
kinds. Average height is about 16 inches. 
James C. Weguelin Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
New beautiful variety, free-flowering with porcelain-blue flowers from 
June until September. A worth-while plant which does well anywhere. 
Foliage decorative. 
Pauline Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Cattleya-mauve would describe the color of this delightful variety. Like 
all others its growth is neat and it is a prolific bloomer. 
Purple Dome Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Vividly brilliant purple flowers which sparkle with life in sunlight. Fine 
grower and it flowers freely. Considered the most spectacular one of 
the entire collection. 
One each of five varieties of Tradescantias offered for $2.50. 
TRILLIUM - American Wood-lily or Wake Robin 
Spring-flowering perennials with three leaves borne in a whorl, and 
flowers with three petal-like segments. 
Culture. The Trilliums require to be grown in peat and leaf mold in 
shade or partial shade. Plant in aqutumn or very early spring, 3 inches 
apart, in large colonies to produce the best effect. 
Grandiflorum Three $1.15, Doz. $3.75, 100 $18.00 
Excellent plants for shady positions in the hardy border, or in a sub- 
aquatic position. Large, pure white flowers in early spring. 12 to 18 
inches high, 
TROLLIUS - Globeflower 
Hardy perennials belonging to the buttercup order. The flowers are 
globe-shaped, yellow or orange in color, and particularly useful for 
cutting. 
Culture. They require a deep rich soil containing plenty of humus. They 
also like plenty of moisture, hence, should be grown in damp, shady 
corners, or, better still, by the waterside, in bold masses. Plant in 
autumn or very early spring, 8 inches apart. 
Europaeus, Orange Globe Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Desirable free-flowering plants, producing their giant orange-yellow 
buttercup-like blossoms on stems 1 to 2 feet high from May until 
August; succeeds admirably in the border in a moist position. 
Ledebouri Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A magnificent variety of very deep orange color. Its great merit lies 
in its late flowering propensities. One for cutting. 
Choice Mixed Colors Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
Colors range from pale yellow to deep orange. A wide variety of shades 
and forms include also a quantity of the above named varieties. They 
will provide at little expense an abundance of cut flowers. 

Trollius Europaeus, Orange Globe 
TUNICA - Coat Flower 
Slender, graceful perennials with almost hairlike stems covered all sum- 
mer with small Baby’s Breath-like flowers. Excellent for rock garden, 
rock wall or in front in sunny borders. 
Culture. Ordinary well-drained garden soil not too rich suits them best. 
Grow in rock garden, rock wall or border in full sun. Plant in fall or 
spring, 4 inches apart. 
**Saxifraga rosea flore-pleno Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $30.00 
The lovely double, rose-pink flowers are produced all spring and summer 
in great quantities which makes it a most valuable plant for the rock 
garden or for edgings, not unlike a small Baby’s Breath. 
New Early flowering Hybrid 
Sritomas | 
Heretofore the Red Hot Poker has been known generally as a bril- 
liant orange-red, fall-flowering plant. There are species, however, 
which are early blooming and quite hardy. These have been success- 
fully crossed and recrossed so that now we can offer a collection of 
hardy, early flowering kinds. In selecting the new colors, naturally 
white, ivory, and pale yellow shades were given preference because 
they were in the first place totally lacking and secondly they are the 
most desirable tints for early and midsummer gardens. Every plant 
we send out will produce numerous flowers, but not until the second 
year do they come to perfection. Highlight your garden with these 
novel flowers, and use them freely for cutting, for which they are so 
perfectly suited because the flowers are graceful, lasting exceptionally 
well in water. 
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Coral Sea (Plant Patent No.563) Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.50 
The color of its many flowers is a superbly fine shade of pastel coral- 
red, overlaid with deep rose. A color not observed in many cultivated 
flowers. It has a richness and refinement of which you will be in- 
stantly conscious. The plants are not overly bold, but form graceful 
clumps which in June and July produce from 15 to 30 medium sized 
flower spikes which are of uniform height, about 30 inches. They are 
graceful and particularly fine for cutting. We have tested this variety 
for five years for winter hardiness, and offer it without any hesitation 
as a winter-hardy Tritoma. However, in severe climates it is well to 
give a little winter protection as one would any other plant. 
Golden Scepter Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
This is an excellent companion for Tritoma Springtime, blooming at the 
same time, late June and early July. The 8 to 10 fine saffron-yellow, 
three-foot spikes create a fine mass of color in the summer border and 
are a superb foil for tall blue Delphiniums. This variety is very hardy. 
It has survived our coldest weather for several years without a trace of 
damage. It grows vigorously and when not in bloom makes a fine orna- 
mental plant. 
Goldmine Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Its bold burnished and golden yellow flowers are profusely produced 
from July until stopped by frost. Everyone who sees a clump of Gold- 
mine in bloom enthuses about its impressive beauty. It is a really fine 
plant, and should be in every garden where its stateliness and fine 
color will make it one of the most outstanding subjects. Grows about 
three feet high with often 10 or more spikes at one time. 
Primrose Beauty Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.59 
The beautiful spotless primrose-yellow spikes produced by this piant 
are unique for their grace as well as their delightful color. They are 
faultlessly shaped, and slightly arched, creating a charming effect. 
Primrose Beauty blooms in early summer. The spikes are about 30 
inches tall, lending a charm to the flower border few other plants can. 
We consider it far superior to Towers of Gold. It is prefectly hardy as 
well as free of bloom. 
Springtime Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
(Plant Patent No. 318.) A fascinating new hardy Tritoma which flow- 
ers in early July. The upper part of the flower is rich coral-red, the 
the lower half ivory-yellow. These sparkling and clear contrasting col- 
ors hold one’s attention in a pleasing manner. Springtime has been 
tested for hardiness for five winters in all kinds of soil and has weath- 
ered these conditions without any protection. We heartily recommend 
this novelty. It combines beautifully in the garden with pale blue Del- 
phiniums or pure white Regale Lilies in flower at the same time. A well 
established plant will produce as many as 10 to 15 flower spikes about 
3 feet tall. They are very graceful and superb for cutting. 
Summer Sunshine ’ Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
Strong, bold, flame-red flower heads on 3-foot spikes in July make this 
a bright summer spot in the garden. The plant is bushy and clean. 
Attractive when not in bloom. It is very prolific and produces an un- 
usual amount of flowers which also are exceptionally fine as cut flow- 
ers. Like all our other new Tritomas, this variety is thoroughly hardy 
in Mentor, and with some protection should survive winters in the 
coldest parts of this country. 
Vanilla Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 
A dainty, exceedingly free flowering, small Tritoma. The open flowers 
are clear pale yellow on stems about 24 inches tall. Foliage is grass- 
like and a fine base for the great number of flowers produced. It is 
not at all unusual to count 25 or more flower spikes on a single plant. 
At its best throughout June. Vanilla is a fine variety for garden deco- 
ation as well as for cutting. It is perfectly hardy and in most extreme 
cold sections will winter over with very little protection. 
White Fairy Each 65c, Three $1.85, Doz. $5.50 ° 
A very dainty and very free flowering small Tritoma. The pure white 
blossoms are open and graceful on thin stems about 24 inches tall. 
Foliage is grasslike and ornamental throughout the summer. A good 
companion to the variety Vanilla. In full bloom in June with 15 or 20 
dainty spikes on each plant. Lovely “cool’’ flower in the garden and 
exceptionally good for cutting. It is perfectly hardy but advise a slight 
protection where temperatures go*far below zero. 
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