36 Allen, Sterling & Lothrop, Portland, Maine 
Hardy Perennials and Biennials—continued 
Each 
PENTSTEMON. Handsome, half- 
hardy, perennial plants, growing about 
2 feet high and are effective for bedding 
and borders. The flowers are _ bell- 
shaped or tubular, about 2 inches long 
and are borne on long, graceful spikes. 
The colors cover a wide range and in- 
clude white, pink, rose, purple, etc. 
Plants will bloom first year if started 
Cally weer rere ee Pen eee emer Relates ZaC 
PHLOX (Decussata). Hardy plants 
producing large heads of showy flowers, 
BELeet. Mixed: GOlOrS etn ee 15c 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower). 
Grandiflora Blue. Plants, 2 feet tall, 
bear large, deep blue bell-shaped flow- 
ers, blooming from July until frost. ...... ileye 
POLYANTHUS (Primula _ Elatior). 
Early spring free-flowering plants, fine 
for either pot or outdoor culture; six 
inches. 
Choices Mixed. 32.22 22 ee ee ee. 25¢c 
POPPY (Papaver). 
Orientale. True orange-scarlet oriental 
poppy. 3 feet tall. Very striking. .............. 15c¢ 
Mrs. Perry. Flowers large, se peeen 
shrimp pink. Plants vigorous and we ‘ ‘ . 
foliated Free es Ee ne ee 25¢ SPREE LEAS ARTE SES, nae ‘ 
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eae en eee reget mixture of shades se SHASTA DAISY. 
Rea Mie alike as he lel oe On es oo Alacku@erhenmost(popularct the terds 
Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule). daisies. Plants 2% feet tall. Flowers 
A hardy perennial, 12 inches tall, with very large, pure white with small yel- 
graceful fern-like, bright green foliage. lowmeenterss: ix.ce ce ee oe 15¢c 
Flowers dainty, delicate, of appealing ‘Giant Double Shasta Daisy. This is a 
shades of yellow, orange and rose. An 5c Vety decided departure from the Giant 
excellent= mixtures 8) oe ee ee c Single Alaska Shasta Daisy. The flow- 
Coonara Pink. Lovely large, beautiful ers are large and are carried on long 
flowers of delicate pink shades. Excel- wiry stems. A very delightful peren- 
lentiforrockeriesty 4 ee eee ee 15c -s*¢Nai.. ......... ee ee ae a ee 15¢c 
RUDBECKIA one-Flower). Ro- 
Iceland Yellow Wonder. <A gorgeous bust-growing plants, very popular for 
Giant Iceland Poppy. The plants are borderidecoration. 
large, vigorous and strong, producing Newmanii. Golden yellow with black 
many, extra large rich yellow flowers. 15¢ Genter, ooo cece 15¢ 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant). SALVIA FARINACEA. This half- 
An ornamental plant, forming dense hardy perennial, 3 feet tall, produces, 
bushes about 2 feet high, producing above a dense tuft of leaves, tall slender 
freely its bright orange-scarlet lantern- spikes ringed with small, tubular, dusty 
like fruits, which can be cut and dried blue florets. Desirable for cutting. ........ 25¢ 
for winter bouquets. (Not obtainable). SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. An old- 
PHYSOSTEGIA (False Dragon fashioned favorite, producing large, 
Head). A beautiful, hardy vigorous lavender blue flowers on long stems 
perennial, 4 feet tall, producing a from June to September. Plants 2 feet 
wealth of showy rosy lilac flowers. ......... 15¢ Ca eh ich Na Pi tas at eek ie ek ae a 15¢c 
STATICE (Sea Lavender). Beautiful 
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM (Painted hardy perennial, free-flowering and of 
Daisy). Hardy perennial, bearing large easy culture in poor soils and dry situ- 
Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color ations; when dried can be used in win- 
from white to deep red, with bright yel- ter bouquets. 2 feet tall. 
low: centers.) hice ee ee 200 *» Choice. Mixed: 3 (aa) eye ee ee 15¢c 
