
Plant Phlox for August bloom. 

POLEMONIUM 
(Jacob’s Ladder) 
Blue Pearl. rom mounds of foliage resembling 
coarse Maiden hair fern, graceful pendulous 
12” sprays of pearly blue flowers are produced 
in April and May. Very effective planted with 
clumps of tulips. Thrives in sun or shade, but 
needs fairly light soil. 
55e each; 3 for $1.30; Doz. $4.50. 
ORIENTAL POPPY 
Note: Oriental Poppies should be transplanted only in 
the late summer. All orders received in the spring will be 
reserved for fall shipment. 
By far the showiest of all perennials. Are seen 
to best advantage against a background of 
shrubs where they may be left undisturbed for 
years. Grow in any soil but are best in a rich 
loam. 
Cavalier. Deep scarlet-red with crinkled petals. 
Gold of Ophir. Golden orange. 
Henri Cayeaux, Improved. Old rose shading 
to burgundy. 
Lula A. Neely. Deep ox-blood red. 
Perry’s Pink. Salmon apricot. 
Sass Pink. Very delicate —flesh-pink 
crinkled petals. Centers gray-mauve. 
PRICE. Any of the Oriental Poppies 60¢ each; 
any three $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
large 

The new Creeping Phlox have rich evergreen foliage. 
PHLOX 
Decussata (Tall Varieties) 
The one perennial that can be depended upon 
to provide a riot of color in August. No flower 
has ever taken its place for late summer bloom. 
Plant them in any airy place in good garden 
soil. Keep well watered in late summer. Cut off 
flower heads before they go to seed. 
We offer only the best of the newest introductions. Large well rooted field grown plants. 
Charles Curtis. Brilliant red with overtones of 
orange scarlet. Dark foliage; medium height. 
The showiest and huskiest phlox developed to 
date. 65c each; 3 for $1.60: Doz. $5.50. 
Cherry Ripe. Large trusses of deep rose flushed 
with scarlet. Husky growth; rich shiny green 
foliage. 60c each: 3 for $1.50: Doz. $5.00. 
Fiance. A large vigorous pure white that blooms 
over a long period in late summer and _ in- 
tensifies the bright colors of other varieties. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
Harvest Fire. Flaming scarlet. Tall sturdy 
plants with rich green foliage. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
Mary Louise. Glistening white with the florets 
twice as large as in any other variety. Medium 
height: prolific bloomer. 
65c each; 3 for $1.60; Doz. $5.50. 
Mikado. Deep violet purple with a distinct 
white eye. The 18” to 24” plants are mounds 
of rich color for 6 weeks. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
Prime Minister. Tall stately plants with large 
heads of snow white florets with a red eye. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
PANSIES 
Dwarf Swiss Giants Mixed. Young vigorous 
well rooted, field grown plants from our test 
gardens in which the newest and best stocks 
available are planted. The plants remain com- 
pact, the blooms are enormous and of gorgeous 
rich velvety colors. Do not be disappointed if 
they are not in bloom when you receive them. 
The young plant gives you better results. 
We cannot ship less than a dozen. 
$1.25 Doz.; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $8.50. 
PETUNIA PLANTS 
See page 97. 


Oriental Poppy roots are sent to you in August. 
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Progress. A magnificent rich lavender-blue with 
the eye a deeper blue. Very large florets in 
large flower heads. Extremely sturdy. 
65c each: 3 for $1.60; Doz. $5.50. 
Salmon Beauty. Clear salmon-pink with white 
eye. Decidedly superior to other varieties of 
this color. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
Creeping Phlox Varieties 
Emerald Cushion. The best true deep pink 
with no trace of magenta. Bright shining 
emerald green foliage which remains green all 
winter. One of the newest phlox and has, by 
far, the richest color of any variety. 
Plants the same as 
the flowers are soft 
Blue Emerald Cushion. 
Emerald Cushion, but 
lavender-blue. 
PRICE. Fither of the creeping phlox; 50c¢ each; 
3 fer $1.15; Doz. $4.00. 

Phlox Collections 
P-1-49. One each of Charles Curtis, Mary 
Louise, Progress, $1.50. 
P-5-49. Five different colors of Phlox plants 
from the above list, our selection—all labeled 
for $2.25. 

PRIMROSE 
(Polyanthus—Eng. Cowslip) 
Primula veris, Mixed Colors. These gay 
border flowers blooming in early spring are 
easy to grow and increase so rapidly that they 
should be divided every two years in August. 
Will grow in sun, but prefer some shade. Our 
mixture contains shades of yellow, orange, red 
and combinations of these colors. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.15; Doz. $4.00. 
SCABIOSA 
Caucasica Hybrids. Onc of the few good “blue” 
perennials. The large flowers on sturdy stems 
are a soft lavender produced from June to 
September. Perfect cut flower blending with 
all colors. 
50c each; 3 for $1.15; $4.00 Doz. 

Primroses thrive in partial shade. 
