Tradescantia (Spiderwort) 
Improved varieties of an old favorite for the 
shady or semi-shady garden. Broad blade, 
grassy foliage, from which spring huge clus- 
ters of orchid-like flowers with soft feathery 
centers. One of the easiest grown and least 
demanding of all perennials for shade. 2 feet. 
Blooms continuously from early spring on. 
James Stratton—Rich deep blue flowers in 
abundance. 
Pauline—Cattleya-mauve with golden anthers 
and stamens. 
Purple Dome—Brilliant purple flowers with a 
distinct sheen to the petals. 
Tritoma (Red Hot Poker) 
Pfitzeri— Long, narrow grassy foliage from 
which grow tall 4 to 5 foot spikes of brilliant 
orange and red tubular flowers. Blooms from 
June on. Excellent as an accent plant or as a 
cut flower where large material can be used. 
Sun and plenty of space to develop. Each 
650 Ns ator. p13 )1DOZs por: 
Primrose Beauty—-Stately spikes of primrose 
yellow flowers. Each 65c, 3 for $1.85, Doz. 
TRADESCANTIA PAULINE 
$5.50. Verbascum (Mullein) 
f L * phoeniceum—Foliage lays practically flat on 
Dwarf Hybrids — hale 2 foot, more compact the ground and from the center spring lovely 
growth and with miniature spikes of flowers in spikes 18 inches high. Flowers in dainty pas- 
softer pastel shades. This is better to use in tel shades, late spring and summer. Many col- 
the general perennial planting. Each 65c, ors, such as browns, tans, creams and off 
3 for $1.85, Doz. $5.50. shades rarely seen in flowers. Requires sun 
and a well-drained soil. Should be allowed 
Tunica (Coat Flower) to reseed to form a multi-colored colony. 
*saxifraga—A slender graceful perennial with 
almost hair-like stems covered all summer Weronica (Speedwell) 
with babysbreath-like pink flowers. Excellent 
for rockeries or edging in sunny places. 
Blue Spire—Beautiful blue spikes all summer 
long above neat, compact leathery foliage. 
2 feet. Sun. 
*incana —Low spreading gray foliage with 
3-inch spikes of purple flowers in spring. 
An effective combination for edging or in the 
sunny rockery. 
*rupestris—Thick mats of glossy green foliage 
covered in late spring with dainty spikes of 
bright blue flowers. A fine ground cover plant 
for sun or semi-shade. 
Violets 
Viola odorata—Easiest to grow of all perennial 
violets and one of the best plants for low 
edging, in shady or partially sunny exposures 
where they will provide quantities of dainty 
violets for picking. 
Special: Divisions, Each 20c, 3 for 50c, Doz. 
$1.75. From November to March. 
alba—Flowers pure white. Very dainty form. 
rosina—Lovely rose colored flowers. 
: Le ee Royal Robe—Free flowering new variety with 
VIOLET ROYAL ROBE violet flowers. 
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