Varieties starred (*%) are suitable for rock- 
gardens. 
SALVIA .- Sage 
Nemorosa superba, Improved. Violet Sage. 
+The flower spikes are a lovely dark violet-blue 
with a maroon Calyx and are carried well above 
foliage. They bloom all summer, when 
slue in the perennial border is always needed. 
This rare variety has been counted among 
the be st twelve pere nnials. 2 to 3 ft. June to 
Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Pitcheri. Blue Meadow Sage. Deep indigo- 
tblue flowers produced in great pers on 
slender stalks. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
SANTOLINA 
Incana. Lavender-Cotton. Dwarf evergreen 
% perennial growing about 1% feet high. Silvery 
white foliage. Small yellow flowers in July. 
Fine for edging. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00; 100 
for $25.00. 
SCABIOSA . Pincushion-Flower 
Caucasica. A handsome, hardy plant that 
tshould be grown by everyone. Beautiful soft 
lilac flowers. Vigorous grower. 2 ft. June to 
Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Caucasica alba. Unusual and rare. 
73 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
SEDUM .- Stonecrop 
This interesting and useful family of plants in 
general has thick glaucous leaves. They are very 
hardy and remarkably drought resistant. They 
are fine for edging or the herbaceous border. 
Good in either sun or semi-shade. 
Sieboldi. A fine rose-pink variety growing to 
%*9 inches. Aug., Sept. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Spectabile, Brilliant. Very race heads of 
%deep rosy crimson flowers. Outstanding for 
its foliage and ope flower-heads. 1 ft. 
Aug., Sept. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Spectabile atropurpureum. Similar to the 
x above but deeper in color. 3 for $1.50; 10 for 
$4.50. 
SPIRAEA 
Filipendula fl.-pl.  Feather-like plumes of 
tdouble, creamy white flowers. 114 ft. May, 
June. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Ulimaria plena. Double creamy white, feathery 
tflowers on 3-foot stems. Long- lasting cut- 
flowers. Early summer. 3 for $1.50; 10 for 
$4.50. 
Venusta magnifica. Martha Washington 
{Plume. One of the most beautiful of all her- 
baceous Spireas—a new and superior form of 
S. venusta for the border, not bothered with 
mildew, and growing 3 to 4 feet high in or- 
dinary garden soil. Flowers deep rose, much 
larger than the common Venusta. Extremely 
hardy in cold climates and does well in full 
sun or partial shade; plant about 11% feet apart 
each way. This variety is well named, as Ven- 
usta means “resembling the goddess Venus.” 
75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $6.00. 
STOKESIA 
Cyanea superba. A greatly improved Corn- 
tflower Aster with the finest sky-blue flowers 
averaging 3 to 4 inches across. It is so easy to 
grow and therefore is especially valuable when 
good blue flowers in the border are scarce. Begin- 
ning to bloom in July, it continues throughout 
summer until early October. Very hardy and 
free of all pests. 75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
Lzvis (cyanea). Cornflower Aster. A hand- 
Tsome native plant with fine sky-blue flowers 
3 to 4 inches across. 2 ft. July to Oct. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
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TEUCRIUM - Germander 
Chamedrys. Compact bushes with small, 
tspiny, dark green leaves surmounted by spikes 
of lavender-pink. Practically evergreen, it may 
be clipped to any desired height. 1 ft. July, 
Aug. 10 for $3.00; 25 for $6.50; 100 for $25.00. 
THALICTRUM - Meadow-Rue 
Its dainty, feathery flower-clusters and finely 
cut foliage make this an elegant perennial for 
border backgrounds or cut-flowers. Requires 
a well-drained soil but will grow in sun or shade. 
Aquilegifolium purpureum. Soft purplish 
tlavender flowers. 2 to 3 ft. June. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
Dipterocarpum. Bears countless numbers of 
tlilac-mauve flowers with bright yellow anthers 
on immense branching panicles. 4 ft. Aug., 
Sept. 3 for $2.00. 
THYMUS 
Serpyllum albus. White Mountain Thyme. 
% Dense mats of dark green foliage and clouds of 
white flowers. Fine for rockwork. 3 to 4 In. 
June, July. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
Serpyllum _citriodorus. Lemon-scented 
%* Thyme. Tiny pink flowers and fragrant foli- 
age. Fine for rock-gardens. 4 in. 3 ‘for $1.25; 
10 for $3.00. 
Serpyllum coccineus. Dark green foliage. 
% Bright red flowers. 3 to 5 in. June, July. 
3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
Serpyllum Jlanuginosus. Woolly-leaved 
% Thyme. Quick-spreading plant, effective for 
rockeries; flowers reddish pink. 5 in. June to 
Aug. 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.00. 
TRITOMA . Torch-Lily 
Hybrids, Assorted Colors. A_ blending of 
torange-scarlet and suffused tones of yellow. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
NEW AND IMPROVED TRITOMA 
HYBRIDS 
Bright shades of yellow and orange not here- 
tofore produced in the Tritoma family. They 
also cover a wider bloom season than the older 
varieties. 
Golden Sceptre. Its saffron-yellow, 3-foot 
spikes create a fine display in summer. Vigor- 
ous grower, and also attractive when not in 
flower. June, July. 
Goldmine. Coppery gold spikes 21% feet high. 
Flowers freely from August to October. 
Primrose Beauty. Clear primrose-yellow. 
+Spikes over 3 feet tall tower on a graceful plant 
and flower in Jate summer. 
Robustus. A very heavy flower spike of yellow 
with red tip. Very flortferous. 
Skyrocket. A fine light yellow having fiery red 
tips. This is a tall-growing variety, often 
attaining a height of 40 to 50 inches. A very 
free bloomer. 
Vanilla. Dwarf, free-flowering, clear pale yel- 
tlow. Produces numerous 2-foot spikes and has 
erass-like foliage. June. 
White Giant. Immense white spikes. 
All Tritomas: 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25 
TROLLIUS - Globe-Flower 
These beautiful hardy plants, with handsome 
foliage and very showy flowers, are well adapted 
for half-shady or sunny positions, flowering from 
May to July. They are fine for moist places, but 
dislike dryness. 
Excelsior. Deep orange. 
Goldquelle. Orange-yellow. 
Ledebouri. Large, orange-yellow 
+Blooms until end of June. 3 to 4 ft. 
Miss Mary Russell. Light yellow. 
All Trollius: 3 for $1. 50; 10 for $4.50 
VALERIANA 
Hardy Garden Heliotrope 
Officinalis alba. Fragrant white flowers. Likes 
ta sunny location and moist soil. 3 to 4 ft. 
June, July. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Officinalis rubra. [Habits similar to above, but 
tnot so high. Flowers red. 3 for $1.50; 10 for 
$4.50. 
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VERONICA .- Speedwell 
Blue Spire. Deep rich blue spikes on a bushy 
tplant with an extremely long flowering period. 
2 ft. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Incana. Silvery gray foliage; spikes of violet-blue. 
x1 ft. July, Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Incana rosea. The true pink variety of V. 
tincana. 1 ft. July, Aug. 3 for $1.35; 10 for 
$4.00. 
Rupestris. A fine trailing plant for the rockery 
yxor slope. Makes a carpet of leaves; brilliant 
blue flowers. May. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Rupestris alba. Same as above, but white 
x flowers. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
VINCA .- Periwinkle 
A highly recommended evergreen trailer that 
is fine for covering graves, terraces, banks, 
alongside walks, or in the foreground of founda- 
tion plantings. All Vincas in 3-inch pots. 
Minor. Lilac-blue flower. 3 m. April, May. 
#10 for $2.00; 25 for $4.50; 100 for $15.00. 
Minor alba. A fine white form of the above. 
% May. 10 for $2.50; 25 for $5.50. 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. This is an improve- 
y%ment over the old V. minor, having richer 
foliage and larger, deeper blue flowers. It 
blooms profusely in early spring and again in 
the fall. 3 in. April, Oct. 10 for $2.50; 25 for 
$5.50; 100 for $20.00. 
VIOLETS 
Viola odorata 
A cool, damp, shady place suits Violets best. 
Here they will bloom freely and come back year 
after year. 
Pilkington. A new dark purple with stems of 
yc good length. 
Rosina. Vigorous. Old-rose; very fragrant. 6 in. 
*% April to Oct. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Royal Robe. The blossoms are fragrant and 
yxeopen out flat like a pansy or viola. Their fra- 
grance, one of the most important of all points, 
is detectable many yards away, and will fill 
the air of your garden with this most delightful 
of all perfumes. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
%* Single Russian. Blue; sweet-scented. 
Snow Queen. White with a small inconspicuous 
lavender heart. 
All Violets: 3 of one variety for $1.25; 10 of 
one variety for $3.00, except where noted 
TROLLIUS, Globe-Flower 
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