Hardy Pereunials 
SCABIOSA caucasica (Pincushion-Flower). An 
attractive plant for the hardy border. The full 
flower centers are edged with flat waved petals 
of soft Ilavender-blue. These beautiful flowers 
are borne on stiff, 18-inch stems from June to 
September. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
SPIRAA Filipendula (Meadowsweet). Very hand- 
some perennial with the general appearance of 
the Astilbe. The plant has beautiful fern-like 
foliage at base. Flowers are borne in graceful, 
feathery plumes on 20-inch stems during June 
and July. Flowers are creamy white. Does well 
In any good soil in the sunny border. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
STATICE latifolia (Sea-Lavender). A valuable 
plant for the border. Its narrow, leathery 
leaves grow In clumps close to the ground. The 
large, loose heads of tiny blue flowers, produced 
in midsummer on 18 to 20-inch stems, are 
especially good for cutting and drying. Require 
a well-drained sandy soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Fine plant 
for the border and very desirable for cutting. 
Beautiful light blue flowers are produced pro- 
fusely in summer on 18-inch stems. Valuable as 
it blooms in summer when most bloom is scarce. 
Grows well in ordinary good soil. Each 30c; 
5 tor bc: 10 tor $2.00: 
THALICTRUM adiantifolium (Meadow-Rue). A 
fine hardy plant that is highly prized for its 
elegant finely divided foliage which is used for 
mixing with cut-flowers. Miniature white 
flowers are borne in feathery clusters in June. 
12 to 16 inches tall. They do well mn sun or 
shade. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Aquilegifolium. Very attractive foliage like 
that of the Aquilegia. Rosy purple flowers are 
produced tn June and July on 2 to 3-foot spikes. 
Useful as a cut-flower as well as being a fine 
plant for the hardy border. Will grow in either 
sun or shade in a well-drained soil. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
Glaucum. Similar in habit to Aquilegifoltum. 
Has beautiful fmely cut foliage. Dense heads of 
fragrant yellow flowers are borne on 3 to 4-foot 
branching stems. Grows in partial shade. Each 
35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. Fine for the sunny 
border. A lovely lupine-like plant, with rich 
green foliage, growing 2 or more feet tall. 
Golden yellow pea-shaped flowers are produced 
on graceful spikes which look like a yellow lu- 
pine. Blooms in June. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 
10 for $2.00. 
THYMUS citriodorus.* The well-known Lemon 
Thyme. A pretty, spreading plant for the 
rockery. The foliage is light green on stems of 
reddish green and has a pleasing Iemon aroma. 
Short spikes of lavender flowers cover the plants 
in June and July. Plant in ordinary good soil 
in the rock-garden, terrace or walk. Each 30c; 
3 for 75c: 10 for $2.00. 
Serpyllum* (Wild Thyme). This tidy little plant 
is prized for its fragrant foliage and neat-growing 
habit. Flowers are pink, closely set along the 
creeping stems, and borne in June and July. 
Plant in sun or partial shade in any good Ioose, 
moist soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
Serpyllum album.* White form of Serpyllum. 
A wonderful plant where a creeper is wanted. 
The foliage is always attractive and fragrant. 
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 



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