CARROLL GARDENS NEW AND BETTER PERENNIAL AND 
tindicates varieties suitable for cutting. 

THALICTRUM, Lavender Mist 
A dainty filler for bouquets. See page 17 
PLUMBAGO (Leadwort) 
*Larpentz. 12 in. Rich foliage and deep blue 
flowers in late summer; useful for sunny or 
shady ground-covers or for the rock garden. 
Plant in ordinary soil, in a sunny or shady 
place. July to September. 
POLEMONIUM 
*Blue Pearl. Jacobs-Ladder. 12 m. A dwarf 
Polemonium with great clusters of light blue 
flowers. Graceful foliage. The plants grow 
well in partial shade or full sun. May. 
POPPIES, Oriental. America’s finest listing 
will be offered in our Fall 1950 Catalog for 
late summer and fall planting, or refer to our 
Fall 1949 issue. 
VIOLA, Purple Glory 
These attractive, large, rich purple flowers are freely produced 
from early spring to fall. Plants rather compact in growth. 
One of the easiest Violas to grow. 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25. 

ROCK PLANTS, continued 
*jndicates varieties suitable for rock gardens or low borders. 
PLATYCODON (Balloon-Flower) 
Dependable, hardy plants giving a wealth 
of bloom for a long time during the summer, 
when color is most needed in the garden. They 
are easily grown In any average soil. Full sun is 
preferred, but they will do fairly well in part 
shade. 
Grandiflorum czruleum. 3 ft. Lavender- 
blue. Blooms from June to August. 
Grandiflorum Mariesi. 18 in. A useful dwarf 
kind for the foreground of the border. Deep 
violet-blue flowers. 
Grandiflorum Mariesi album. A_ white- 
flowering perennial that is hard to beat. 
Any of the above, 55c each; 3 for $1.25; 
6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25 
3 Outstanding New Balloon-Flowers 
iNew Shell-Pink. 18 in. Distinctive pale pink 
flowers. Blooms freely all summer. 
tDouble White. Beautiful double blooms on 
18 to 24-inch plants. Excellent for cut flowers 
and for garden decoration. 
tDouble Blue. A good companion for Double 
White. 
Any of the above, 65c each; 3 for $1.65; 
6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.00 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy) 
New and Better Varieties 
Pyrethrums are special favorites with us be- 
cause of their simple beauty of form, their wide 
use as cut flowers, and their attractive appear- 
ance In the garden. Height 18 to 24 inches. A 
B sunny location in average soil is best for them. 
Divide the plants every other year in very early 
spring or early fall to keep them thriving. 
All Pyrethrums are: Any 3 for $2.00; any 6 for 
$3.75; any 12 for $7.00, except where noted. 
tBrilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 
{Crimson Giant. The large, pure scarlet 
blooms are accentuated with golden yellow 
centers. 
tEileen May Robinson. Single, lustrous pink 
flowers 4 to 5 inches across, on 30-inch stems. 
tFlorence Shadley. Double, light pink. 
tPink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety with 
a crested center. 
tPurity. Finest double white. 
tRosary. New. Double bright pmk; sturdy 
growth. 
{Rose Mist. New. Rose-carmine petals with 
double-crested rose center. Sturdy grower and 
free bloomer. See color illustration on page 11. 
{Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). New. The 
double red blossoms have tiny white mark- 
ings at the tips of the petals. 
tSingle, Mixed. 
broad masses. 
tSingle and Double Mixed. A fine strain 
A delightful strain for 
of various colors. 
Either of above, 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 
12 for $4.25 

An 

VIOLA, Purple Glory 
RUDBECKIA 
Needs only 
and a sunny location. 
tGolden Storm. 15 to 18 in. 
imported 
Golden yellow, daisy-like 
flowers with black center. 
Blooms nearly all summer. 
Easily grown in any soil. 
3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 
65c each. 
t{Purpurea, 
Large, star-like, crimson- 
red flowers on stiff, 4 to 
5-foot stems. 
illustration on page 12. 3 
for $1.75; 6 for $3.25. 
{White Lustre. 214 to 3 ft. 
White blooms borne freely 
on sturdy stems from late 
June to September. 3 for 
$1.75; 6 for $3.25. 
*PRIMULA (Hardy Primrose; Cowslip) 
All Primulas are best planted in fairly rich, 
moist soil and shade; however, many varieties 
of the Polyantha and Julia type will get along 
nicely in full sun if watered often during summer 
months. See color illustration on page 2. 
Acaulis, New Giant-Flowering. 4in. A splen- 
did strain with large flowers of many different 
colors. 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Acaulls, Blue. A lovely blue. 3 for $1.65; 65c¢ 
each. 
Acaulis rubra. Large, brilliant crimson flowers, 
very freely produced. A good grower; rare. 
3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
Auricula, Giant Hybrids. Unusual! and dis- 
tinct Primula. Large flowers in various colors 
on 6 to 8-inch stems. 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 
Cachemiriana. Large, round heads of bright 
violet on 12 to 15-inch stems. See color illus- 
tration on page 11. 
Juliz, Edelstein. A new variety with red flow- 
ers. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
Juliz, Mrs. McGillivray. Large flowers of old- 
rose. Rare. 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
Juliz, Primrose Lodge. Large, deep crimson 
flowers on 4 to 6-inch stems. Free and early 
bloomer. 3 for $1.50; 60c each. 
Juliz, Wanda. Deep bluish purple, almost 
violet. Very free blooming, 3 for $1.50; 60c 
each. 
Primula Polyantha 
Munstead Giant Strain. Flowers of large size. 
Shades of yellow from cream to rich orange, 
as well as pure white and charming types with 
eyes of different colors. They make a fine effect 
in spring. Plant them in a damp, shaded spot. 
3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25; 25 for 
$8.00; $22.50 per 100. 
Munstead Giant Strain, Yellow Cream, or 
Red. 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.25. 
tPolyantha Colossea. A magnificent new de- 
velopment of this old garden favorite, with 
flowers of exceptional size—often 2 inches 
across. They are produced in great numbers 
and display an immense 
variety of coloring from 
white to cream, yellow, 
scarlet, purple, and crimson. 
Borne on _ strong stems, 
they are excellent for cut- 
ting as well as 
making a splen- 
did show im 
the garden. 3 
for $1.50; 6 for 
$2.75; 12 for 
5:00: 0e2 5 ator 
$9.50: 65c each 
ROSEMARY. 
See page 14. 
SCABIOSA. 
See back cover. 
(Coneflower) 
average soil 
novelty. 
The King. 
See color 
TRITOMA HYBRID 
Robin Hood 
Brilliant sptre-like blooms 
useful as accents in the 
garden and in bouquets. See 
page 17. 




