PENTSTEMON .- Beard Tongue 
Very popular hardy flowering plants. Most attractive for massing in 
beds or borders. They are not only of graceful habit, but also decidedly 
beautiful from a decorative point of view. The many species are inter- 
esting subjects for growing in the rock garden or border. The flowers 
are tubular and Foxglove-like in shape. 
Culture. The Pentstemons require a rich, well manured, loamy soil, and 
a well drained, sunny place. The dwarf kinds. should be grown on the 
margins of the border, or in the rock garden. Plant in autumn or early 
spring. Place the plants 10 inches apart each wa 
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Barbatus, Rose Elf Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A loveiy clean shell-pink. A beautiful cut flower; one of the outstand- 
ing new and good plants; makes a delightful companion to Gypsophila. 
PLATYCODON - Chinese Bellflower 
Very satisfactory hardy plants for the sunny border. It has broad, blue 
or white, bell-shaped flowers all summer and is therefore a very fine 
garden plant. 
Culture. Must be grown in a light, more or less sandy soil, in a well 
drained, sunny border. If the border is slightly elevated so much the 
better. Plant in early spring or fall, 8 inches apart. Disturb as little as 
possible. 
Grandiflorum Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
Large, showy, deep blue flowers on 20-inch spikes are produced all sum- 
mer. A splendid plant for the hardy border. 
Grandiflorum album Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
; White-flowered form of the above. 
**Mariesi Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful dwarf species, with broad, thick foliage and large, deep 
violet-blue flowers on 12-inch stems in great profusion throughout the 
: entire summer. Plant in front of the border or in the rock garden. 
*Maariesi album Each 55c, Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
White-tlowered form of above. 
PLUMBAGO .- Leadwort 
Lovely low-growing plants with leathery, small, heart-shaped leaves of 
bronzy green color. The flowers are a deep peacock-blue borne in small 
clusters just above the foliage. 
Culture. They require a sandy loam which is well drained and not too 
rich. Do well in the rock garden in full sun or partial shade. May be: used 
also as edging to beds or garden paths. Plant in fall or spring, 6 te 8 
inches apart; cover lightly during winter in exposed places. Starts into 
growth quite late in spring. 
*Larpentae Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
One of the most desirable border and rock plants. It is of dwarf spread- 
ing habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with brilliant blue flowers 
during late summer and fall. 
POLYGONUM - Dwarf Lace Plant 
Reynoutria Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
This handsome ground cover was introduced a few years ago by 
Amos Perry, one of England’s oldest and best known plantsmen, It 
is of easy culture, very hardy and establishes itself quite rapidly 
from underground runners. It does best in full sun and its pale 
green foliage turns brilliant red in tne autumn. Height is between 
4 and 6. inches. In the fall it produces numerous airy pink sprays of 
flowers not unlike those of the ‘Silver Lace Vine.’’ The buds are deep 
coral and salmon, adding much to its charm. One of the best ground 
covers for sunny places where Vinca and Pachysandra would not be 
satisfactory. 
Platycodon Grandiflorum 
PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitable 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. 
Culture. Primulas will succeed in good, rich loamy soil freely mixed 
with leaf mold. All require light shade. Most gardens contain a damp, 
shady spot, and this would be an ideal place for growing hardy Primulas. 
Plant in early spring or early fall 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var- 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
* Japonica Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A lovely Primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from crimson to rose 
to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the bog 
garden or near the pool or stream is a sight to be remembered. 
Sieboldi Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. 
Flowers in early summer, deep rose; prefers light, rich, well drained soil 
in a sunny position, in border or rockery; 10 inches high. 
*Vulgaris Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
The true old English Primrose with pale yellow flowers. Do not confuse 
with the common veris. 
POLYANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primula veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
Culture. They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
**Munstead, Giant Yellow and Cream Shades 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, bunch Primroses; 
most desired by those who love the Primrose. 
**Munstead Giant Red Shades 
Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
Rich mahogany-red flowers, often gold laced, in great masses. Lovely 
as edging to beds or garden paths, in shade or contrast color with the 
yellow Primroses. 
*Munstead Giant Mixed Colors Three $1.45, Doz. $4.50, 100 $20.00 
This is perhaps the finest strain of large-flowered Primroses in culti- 
vation. The plants grow vigorously and produce numerous stems which 
are topped with heavy clusters of bold flowers in all shades of yellow, 
cream, orange, buff, mouve, pink, bronze and dark rose. They create 
a riot of color in early spring which lasts for a month and more. 
PYRETHRUM - Colored Marguerite or Painted Daisy 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of color, except blue and yel- 
low, freely on long stems throughout spring, which are of inestimable 
value for cutting. They grow in neat, compact tufts, and have elegant, 
finely cut foliage, which adds to the attractiveness of the plants. 
Culture. The best time to plant is in spring; early fall planting is also 
very successful. Grow them in groups of not less than three plants, 
planted a foot to 15 inches apart. \ 
Miami Queen Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
Semi-double pink flowers of a lighter shade than Trojan, equally good 
for cutting or the hardy border. 
Robinson’s Dark Crimson 
Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50, 100 $30.00 
Single large disk-like flowers of rich crimson-red. Grows well and flow- 
ers freely. A favorite with florists for cutting. Three or more clumps 
make a very brilliant group in the border. 
Trojan Each 85c, Three $2.25, Doz. $6.75 
A very lovely, free flowering semi-double dark pink variety. Tall stems. 
A good cut flower and a good one in the garden. 
Finest Mixed English Varieties Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This mixture contains double and single-flowered sorts in many shades 
of pink, rose and white. Strong clumps that will give immediate results. 
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