
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS - Spurge 
A trailing plant 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright glossy 
green foliage. A ground cover, which will grow in all shady situations 
and the only plant which will thrive under pine trees. Some of its main 
uses are: Under all evergreen plantings, under all shrub plantings, for 
areaway copings, for loggia and enclosed porch uses, for shrub and flower 
bed borders, for bording walks and drives, for steep terraces in sun or 
shade, for city yards it is ideal, for dense shade under any kind of trees. 
plants should be spaced 4 inches apart. 
2V4 inch potted plants Doz. $4.00, 100 $18.00, 1000 $165.00 
Can be transplanted any time of the year. 
PLUMBAGO - Leadwort 
Lovely low-growing plants with leathery, small, heart-shaped leaves of 
bronzy green color, The flowers are a deep peacock-blue borne in small 
clusters just above the foliage. 
Culture. They require a sandy loam which is well drained and not too 
rich. Do well in the rock garden in full sun or light shade. May be used 
also as an edging to beds or garden paths. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 
inches apart; cover lightly during winter in exposed places. Starts into 
growth quite late in spring. 
*Larpentae Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
One of the most desirable border and rock plants. It is of dwarf spread- 
ing habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with brilliant blue flowers 
during late summer and fall. 
POLEMONIOUM .- Jacob’s Ladder or Greek Valerian 
Free flowering, hardy perennials. They have graceful pinnate leaves, and 
rae oe their flowers in loose heads. Showy plants tor a sunny place in the 
order. 
Culture. They require a light, well drained, ordinary soil and a sunny 
position. Best grown in groups of six or more. Not adapted for damp or 
heavy soils. Reptans does well in a shady location under trees. Plant in 
autumn or early spring about a foot apart. Divide and replant every 
third year. 
*Blue Pearl Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
The lovely and clear baby-blue flowers are freely produced in April and 
May. Does well in sun or shade. Foliage very ornamental throughout 
entire summer. Height 12 inches. 
POLYGONATUM - Solomon’s Seal 
Popular and easily grown herbaceous plants, producing arching stems 
furnished with narrow leaves on each side, and from the axils of which 
drooping flowers are produced. Excellent plants for shady borders. 
Culture. They will thrive in any ordinary good soil containing plenty of 
humus or vegetable matter. May be grown under the shade of deciduous 
trees, in the shady border, or naturalized in woodland gardens. Plant 
in autumn or early spring, 6 inches apart. 
Multiflorum major Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Pendent sprays of white flowers borne on long, 2-foot stems in May, 
followed in autumn with black or purple berries. A grand plant for a 
eee position, where it has plenty of room to show its pendulous sprays 
of bells. 
POLYGONUM - Dwarf Lace Plant 
Reynoutria Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This handsome ground cover was introduced a few years ago by 
Amos Perry, one of England's oldest and best known plantsmen. It 
is of easy culture, very hardy and establishes itself quite rapidly 
from underground runners. It does best in full sun and its pale 
green foliage turns brilliant red in the autumn. Height is between 
4 and 6 inches. in the fall it produces numerous airy pink sprays of 
flowers not unlike those of.the ‘Silver Lace Vine.’’ The buds are deep 
coral and salmon, adding much to its charm. One of the best ground 
covers for sunny places where Vinca and Pachysandra would not be 
satisfactory. 
PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitablé 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. 
Culture. Primulas will succeed in good, rich loamy soil freely mixed 
with leaf mold. All require light shade. Most gardens contain a damp, 
shady pot, and this would be an ideal place for growing hardy Primulas. 
Plant in early spring or early fall, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var- 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
* Japonica Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely Primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from crimson to rose 
to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the bog 
garden or near the pool or stream is a sight to be remembered. 
Sieboldi Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. 
Flowers in early summer deep rose; prefers light, rich, well drained soil 
in a sunny position, in border or rockery; 10 inches high. 
*Vulgaris Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
The true old English Primrose with pale yellow flowers. Do not confuse 
with the common veris. 
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POLY ANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primula veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
poines: They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
*Munstead, Giant Yellow Shades 
Each 65¢, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, bunch Primroses; 
most desired by those who love the Primrose. 
*Munstead, Giant Cream and White 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Very fine, large-flowered, cream-white shaded bunches of bloom, with 
striking yellow eye. 
Munstead Giant Pink Shades 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Delicately tinted flowers of various shades of pink grow in nice clusters 
on stiff stems; blend well with the cream and white shades. 
*Munstead Giant Red Shades 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Rich mahogany-red flowers, often gold laced, in great masses. Lovely 
as edging to beds or garden paths, in shade or contrast color with the 
yellow Primroses. 
*Munstead Giant Mixed Colors Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
This is perhaps the finest strain of large-flowered Primroses in culti- 
vation. The plants grow vigorously and produce numerous stems which 
are topped with heavy clusters of bold flowers in all shades of yellow, 
cream, orange, buff, mauve, pink, bronze and dark rose. They create 
a riot of color in early spring which lasts for a month and more. 
PYRETHRUM - Colored Marguerite or Painted Daisy 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of color, except blue and yel- 
low, freely on long stems throughout spring, which are of inestimable 
value for cutting. They grow in neat, compact tufts, and have elegant, 
finely cut foliage, which adds to the attractiveness of the plants. 
Culture. The best time to plant is in spring; early fall planting is also 
very successful. Grow them in groups of not less than three plants, 
planted a foot to 15 inches apart. 
Eileen May Robinson Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
A magnificent free flowering single pink. Flowers are large and sub- 
stantial, as big as Shasta Daisies. The plants are rapid growers and 
make a bold show in the garden as well as handsome cut flowers. 
Florence Shadley Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Fully double, exceptionally large flowers of a delicate shell-pink on 
stems 30 inches tall. This variety is a very strong grower and blooms 
freely, but like all other Double Pyrethrums quite often a few single 
and semi-double flowers are produced the first year when plants are 
not yet fully established. Florence Shadley is considered one of the 
best for cut flower purposes. 
Miami Queen Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Semi-double pink flowers of a lighter shade than Trojan, equally good 
for cutting or the hardy border. 
Purity . Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Medium sized, pure white, double flowers on good stiff stems make this 
a most valuable plant. Few white flowers are available when Purity is 
in bloom. Excellent for contrast with other Pyrethrums. 
Robinson’s Dark Crimson Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25 
Single large disk-like flowers of rich. crimson-red. Grows well and flow- 
ers freely. A favorite with florists for cutting. Three or more clumps 
make a very brilliant group in the border. 
Trojan Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
A very lovely, free flowering semi-double dark pink variety. Tall stems. 
A good cut flower and a good one in the garden. 
Finest Mixed English Varieties Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 525.00 
This mixture contains double and single-flowered sorts in many shades 
of pink, rose and white. Strong clumps that will give immediate results. 
The New Ground Cover, Polygonum Reynoutria 

