
POLEMONIUM 
(Jacob’s Ladder) 
Blue Pearl. From mounds of foliage resem- 
bling coarse Maiden hair fern, graceful pen- 
dulous 12” sprays of pearly blue flowers are 
produced in April and May. Very effective 
planted with clumps of tulips. Thrives in sun 
or partial shade, but needs fairly light soil. 
55c each; 3 for $1.30; Doz. $4.50. 
PYRETHRUM 
(Painted Daisy) 
Robinson’s Hybrids. The largest painted 
daisies developed thus far. The various 
shades of pink and red on long stems are 
showy in the garden and as cut flowers they 
have no equal. 
55c each; 3 for $1.30; Doz. $4.50. 
For Pyrethrum seed, see page 60. 
PANSIES 
Shipped in May only 
Dwarf Swiss Giants Mixed Colors. Young, 
vigorous, well rooted field grown plants from 
our Test Gardens in which the newest and 
best stocks available are planted. The plants 
remain compact, 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 
plants bloom much longer than older plants. 
$1.25 Doz.; 25 for $2.25; 100 for $8.50 post- 
paid. 
We cannot accept orders for less than a dozen. 

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For a really striking effect plant both the white and pink 
Creeping Phlox together. 
PHLOX 
Decussata (Tall Varieties) 
Large well rooted field grown plants. 
The one perennial that can be depended upon 
to provide lots 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. 
Blue Boy. The nearest to dark blue of any 
phlox developed thus far. Of medium height, 
Blue Boy provides striking contrast with the 
whites and pinks. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
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. 
Jules Sandeau. Large Tyrian pink florets with 
purple eyes circled with lighter pink. Vigor- 
ous plants with dense, heavy textured foliage. 
2 feet tall. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
Mary Louise. Glistening white with the florets 
twice as large as in any other variety. Med- 
ium height; prolific bloomer. 
65c each; 3 for $1.60; Doz. $5.50. 
Mia Ruys. Dwarf, many branched plants are 
mounds of pure white throughout August. 
The best dwarf white. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
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. 
Progress. A magnificent rich lavender-blue 
with the eye a deeper blue. Very large florets 
in large 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. 
65c each; 3 for $1.60; Doz. $5.50. 
Phlox Collections 
P-1-50. One each of Salmon Beauty, Mary 
Louise, Progress, $1.50. 
P-3-50. Three each of Mary Louise, Progress, 
Salmon Beauty $4.00. 
Illustrated in color on page 41. 
P-6-50. One each of 6 different varieties and 
colors from the above list, our selection—all 
labeled for $2.70. 
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. 
Subulata alba. This variety spreads into 
shining evergreen mats which are completely 
covered with white blooms in early spring. A 
perfect foil for bright colored, low growing 
perennials. 
PRICE. Either of the creeping phlox; 50c each; 
3 for $1.15; Doz. $4.00. 
PETUNIA PLANTS 
See pages 58 and 59. 


ORIENTAL POPPY 
Note: Oriental Poppies should be transplanted only in 
early autumn. 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. 
Barr’s White. Large, pure white with sooty 
purple blotch at the base of the petals. 
Beauty of Livermore. Very rich crimson with 
black blotch. 
Helen Elizabeth. Soft clear pink petals with 
no basal markings. Very long straight stems. 
Mrs. Perry. A pleasing orange-apricot. 
Orange Perfection. Flame-red with over- 
tones of orange. 
PRICE. Any of the above Oriental Poppies 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50; Doz. $5.00. 
For Oriental Poppy seed, see page 57. 
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Plant Oriental Poppies for splashes of vivid color in June. 
PRIMROSE 
(Polyanthus—English 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 yel- 
low, orange, red and combinations of these 
colors. 
50c each; 3 for $1.15; Doz. $4.00. 
For Primrose seed, see page 60. 

Try Primroses as an edging to a Tulip planting. 

