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PHLOX, ART SHADES 
Phlox 
A thoroughly satisfactory annual flower, which 
comes into bloom early in the summer and con- 
tinues to provide many lively colored flowers 
until frost. A native of ‘exas, this species grows 
freely in all parts of the country, preferring a 
sunny, warm location. Individual flowers are 
about 1 in. across, and are borne in clusters. 
DRUMMONDI GIGANTEA 
Plants grow 12 in. tall, and produce flowers half 
again as large as the old grandiflora strain. Plant 
for mass effect. 
2060 Red Glory All America selection. This va- 
riety combines intense, brilliant red petals with 
a prominent white eye, a most attractive and 
striking contrast. ict Screen, Lorozan0c 
2061 Rosy Morn Rose pink, with a large white 
eye. Non-fading, fresh color, and large individ- 
ual flowers. Peetsee 7 1/16.02.50¢ 
2062 Salmon Glory A most attractive selection, 
with salmon-pink petals beautifully offset by a 
large, creamy white eye. Flower clusters are 
borne in massive panicles. Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz, 50c 
2063 Art Shades A truly remarkable mixture 
of the loveliest pastel colors and delicate shades 
imaginable. They are large flowered, prolific, 
and appear in a wide color range. 
Pkt. 25c; \% oz. 80c 
POLYANTHUS PRIMROSE, SUPERB MIXED 
Portulaca 
Also commonly known as Moss. Rose, this low growing ‘little 
annual flower has some of the most brilliant colored flowers in the 
Blooms appear continuously until frost, and the plants 
seem to thrive on neglect, doing best in dry, hot, sunny locations. 
2090 Single Mixed Exceedingly 
free flowering, with bright red, 
white, salmon, orange, and pink 
flowers on plants only 4 in. tall, 
but spreading 1 to 2 ft. wide. 
IDie libyer 
1/16 oz. 40c Pkt 5c: 

PORTULACA, DOUBLE MIXED 
Penstemon 
Commonly called Beardtongue, penstemon is a 
perennial which is hardy in most parts of the 
country, but needs protection in the North. If 
planted early indoors they will bloom the first 
year. 
2035 Gloxinoides Mixed Illustrated in color on 
page 3. Plants grow 2 ft. tall, with tubular red, 
pink, coral or lavender blossoms hanging grace- 
fully from tall spikes. © Pkt. 15c; 1/16 oz. 50c 
Primrose 
We offer the hardy perennial primula poly- 
anthus. These flowers bloom early in the spring, 
with individual blooms measuring as much as 2 
in. They are borne in clusters on stems rising 
well above the foliage. Sow the seed early in the 
spring or in the fall, transplanting the plants to a 
spot where they will have partial shade. 
2080 Superb Mixed 
This fine mixture 
includes an im- 
mense range of col- 
ors—dark red, scar- 
let, orange, gold 
yellow, white, pink, 
rose, violet, and 
other shades. 
lege Ever 
1/32 oz. $2.00 

PAINTED 
DAISY 
Painted 
Daisy 
Pyrethrum, or Painted Daisy, 
is a hardy perennial. Long, 
slender flower stems rise up 
to 2 ft., with attractive, daisy- 
like flowers. The foliage is 
lacy, and lovely in itself. 
2100 Superb Mixed Our seed 
originates from Robinson, an 
English hybridizer, and pro- 
duces delicately tinted rose, 
pink, crimson, and white sin- 
gle flowers. Z 
Pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 60c 

2091 Double Mixed Fine seed 
but easy to grow. Lovely rose- 
like double flowers in pink, red, 
salmon, white and yellow. Some 
singles may be expected. 
1/16 oz. 75¢ 
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ICELAND POPPY, MIXED 
Poppies 
The silky delicacy of poppy petals makes it one 
of the most deceptively fragile flowers in the 
garden. In actual practice, both annual and 
perennial poppies are very easy to grow, and 
thrive anywhere in full sunshine. Seed should 
be sown where the plants are to remain. 
ANNUAL POPPIES 
Sow the seed as early as possible in the spring, 
repeating later to lengthen the blooming period. 
Comes to bloom rapidly. 
2120. American Legion A single Shirley Poppy 
of outstanding beauty. Brilliant scarlet, with 
white maltese cross, Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25e 
2121 Shirley Mixed The double flowered strain; 
brilliant and delicate. White, pink, rose, scarlet. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c 
PERENNIAL POPPIES 
The Oriental poppies live for many years, but 
the Iceland poppies have a life of only 3 years. 
2115 Iceland Mixed (Nudicaule) Plants 1% ft. 
high, with white, orange, yellow, pink, and red 
single flowers. — Pkt, 10c;) “1/16, 0z430e 
2116 Oriental Mixed Huge, cup-shaped flowers 
Red, orange, salmon, and 
Bictalioee 
on 2 to 3 ft. stems. 
scarlet. 
lZ oz. 50c 

PENSTEMON, GLOXINOIDES MIXED 
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