HARDY VERBENA 
Not too dependably winter- hardy in cold 
sections; however, it can be wintered in a cold- 
frame or gree nhouse. 
*Flame. This beautiful creeping plant blooms 
continuously all summer. it spreads rapidly 
J.C. Weguelin. Light azure-blue. and is covered with fiery rose-scarlet blooms. 
James Stratton. Delphinium-mauve. From the time it ts planted unti! heavy frost, 
Leonora. Deep rich violet. it blooms and blooms. Fine for the rock 
Pauline. Rosy mauve. garden or border. See color illustration. 3 for 
Purple Dome. Rich purple. $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.00; 65c each. 
TROLLIUS VERONICA (Speedwell) 
Sh et ‘ ; i Showy late sprmg and summer-blooming 
ie es peagnerst plants easily grown In any average soil, in full 
, and at least partial shade. ese 
: : sun or partial shi ide. 
giant buttercup-like flowers are very BI Ch 5 eg ea 
showy and create much interest. ue ampion. See back cover. 
E 2 a {Blue Peter. This novelty has greatly 1tm- 
Seuss be Sone cae pressed us because of Its compact growth; 
SEY oO fe BOSS puck: a ee ad the spikes of deep blue flowers are borne on 
Tee cer es A : Sate = ve all stiff stems 18 mches long. 3 for $1.50; 12 for 
E é ally age 
‘a es Siento $5.50: 60¢ each. 
uropzus,Lemon Queen. Similar to the tBlue Spire. 18 to 24 in. Spire-like, deep blue 
above but with Iemon-colored flowers. 
2 flowers. June to September. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 3 ft. A *Incana. 12 in. Silver-gray foliage. Deep blue 
handsome variety with large open 
akon Ghul eal cold oe I flowers in June. 
owers of beautiful golden yellow. In xincana rosea, | Sanielas abovervariety, with 
bloom about three weeks later than 
: aa lovely pink flowers. 
Europeus sorts—June and July. tLongifolia subsessilis. Charming summer- 
All Trollius, 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
blooming hardy plant that deserves a place 
6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.00 in every garden, large or small. Beautiful 
blue flowers in 18 to 24-inch spikes. July to 
September. 
*Rupestris. Of creeping habit, forming a mat- 
like plant covered with deep blue flowers in 
May. See color illustration on page 2. 
{Spicata alba. Graceful white flowers on 18- 
inch spikes. June, July. 
*True Blue. 12 in. A lovely deep blue variety. 
Very attractive. May and June. 
VINCA (Periwinkle; Myrtle) 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. Glossy green foliage. 
Large, deep blue flowers. A very fine ground- 
cover In average soil, in sun but particularly 
good in shade. 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.00; 
$20.00 per 100. 
VIOLA ODORATA (Sweet Violet) 
Violets like fairly rich, rather moist soil and 
partial shade. 
*Blue Giant. Produces many large blooms on 
long stems in the spring and fall. Fairly 
sweet scented. Ideal for part shade. 3 for 
TRADESCANTIA (Spiderwort) 
Ideal plants for shady locations. 
*Brevicaule. Dwarf. Rose-pink. 
Blue Stone. Rich blue. 
Iris Pritchard. White heavily stained 
azure-blue. 

HARDY CREEPING VERBENA, Flame 
It blooms and blooms from spring to heavy frost. 
SALVIA (Sage) 
Officinalis. See page 14. 
{Pitcheri. See back cover. 
SAPONARIA (Soapwort) 
*Ocymoides splendens. A rapidly spread- 
ing plant doing best in a sunny, well- 
drained place. The dense masses of pink 
flowers which appear in late spring add 
color to rock gardens and bank plantings. 
SEDUM (Stonecrop) 
Ordinary soil and either full sun or partial 
shade is satisfactory. 
*Sieboldi. See color illustration on page 2. 
*Spectabile, Brilliant. 18 in. A common 
but worthwhile perennial with large, flat 
heads of bright rose-pink flowers in Sep- 
tember and October. 
*Spurium, Dragon’s Blood. Bright car- 
mine-red flowers appear above bronzy 
red foliage from July to September, creat- 
ing charming contrasts. An excellent plant 

$1.65; 6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.00; 65c each. 
*Rosina. The new pink fragrant Violet. Lovely 
pink and rose shades. Blooms freely in the 
spring and again in the fall. 
*Royal Robe. A distinct addition to the Violet 
family that deserves a place in the shady 
rock garden and as a ground-cover. See color 
illustration. 
for the wall or rock garden. 
SILENE 
*Alpestris fl.-pl. A very fine double- 
flowered rock-garden plant, choice 
and rare. Easily grown in average 
soil, preferably in full sun but will 
stand a little shade. The white 
flowers are very showy and are 
produced freely on 6 to 8-inch stems 
from late May to July. 
STATICE (Sea-Lavender) 
tLatifolia. 2 ft. The large loose heads 
of purplish bloom are soft and pleas- 
ing in color. Plant in ordinary soil, 
in full sun. July, August. 
STOKESIA 
VIOLET, Royal Robe 
Large flowers in spring and fall, 
TRITOMA (Red-Hot Poker) 
These striking sptre-ltike blooms make effective 
accents in the perennial border and are charming in 
flower arrangements. Plant in a well-drained, sunny 
place and give the plants a light mulch of excelsior 
or any other suitable material for winter protection. 
tGlow. A refined variety, 18 inches high; many 
coral-red blooms in June. Small, graceful foliage. 
3 for $1.65; 6 for $3.00; 65c each. 
tGolden Sceptre. Sette Hardy, vigorous variety 
with saffron - yellow spikes during late June and 
early July. 3 for $1.75; 12 for $6.00; 75c each. 
Robin Hood. A new giant hardy Tritoma with 
better color, larger blooms, and more hardiness 
than the well- known Red-Hot Poker. Strong stiff 
stems 21% feet high. Blooms freely in late sum- 
{Blue Moon. 18 in. Giant lavender mer ion hss 3 for $2.00; 75c each. 
blooms off and on all summer. Fine tSpringtime. Pat. 318. Contrasting coral-red and 
for the border. Easily grown in sun cream; late June and July. 3 for $1. 75 1296 each. 
or part shade in good garden soil. {White Fairy. 2 ft. An unusually good hybrid. The 
See color illustration on page 12. pure white bloom spikes are open and graceful. 
3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75. June, July. 3 for $1.75; 75c each. 
TARRAGON. See page 14. W. S. Reeves. A new giant Tritoma with bloom 
spikes 8 to 12 tmches long. Grows 4 to 5 feet 
igh. i ids bl 5 Bik 
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue) ee arora Midsummer bloom or 
Lavender Mist. 4 to 5 ft. For the 
TUNICA (Tunic-Flower) 
background of a perennial border. 
Sprays of delicate lavender flowers 
with cream centers are carried on These lovely trailing rock-garden plants have grass- 
slender, stiff stems. Blooms freely like foliage and masses of double flowers similar to 
babys-breath, from early summer to frost. Best grown 
in well-drained, soil in a sunny rock garden. 
in late summer. Perfectly hardy. 
Plant in sun or part shade. See 
*Saxifraga alba flore-pleno. 6 in. A rare new 
double white form. 
color illustration on page 16. 3 for 
$1.65; 6 for $3.00; 12 for $5.50; 
*Saxifraga rosea flore-pleno. 6in. Lovely double 
rose-pink flowers from June to November. 

65c each. 
THYMUS. See pages 2 and 14. TROLLIUS. Among the very showiest of pets 
