Hardy Herbaceous Perennials, continued 
FUNKIA (Hosta) - Plantain-Lily 
Lancifolia. Fine lavender-blue flowers, with broad green 
leaves. Contrasts nicely with white varieties. 3 for $1.50; 10 
for $4.50. 
Subcordata grandiflora. Large, pure white flowers and bold 
foliage make this a very attractive variety. 3 for $2.00; 10 
for $5.50. 
HELLEBORUS ATRORUBENS 
Christmas Rose 
A truly different Christmas Rose. Its habit and extreme 
hardiness are the same as that of the variety commonly known, 
but its flowers are a deep shade of burgundy. When in bloom 
with the snow on the ground it is a lovely sight. Nov. to Jan. 
$2.50 each; 3 for $7.00. 
LOBELIA 
Cardinalis. Cardinal-Flower. Bright red. An excellent plant 
for growing in partial shade on the bank of a stream or pool. 
3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
LYSIMACHIA 
Nummularia. Creeping Charlie. A very fine creeper having 
attractive yellow flowers. 2 to 3 in. June, July. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
LYTHRUM 
Morden’s Pink. A very ornamental border plant of bushy, 
compact habit. Flowers clear pink. 2 ft. July to frost. 3 for 
$2.00; 10 for $5.50. 
MERTENSIA 
Virginica. Virginia Bluebells. Flowers pinkish blue, funnel 
formed, in nodding clusters. Splendid in cool, moist, shady 
places. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
PHYSALIS 
Bunyardi. Chinese Lantern-Plant. Extensively used for the 
lantern-like fruits in the fall. This variety has glowing red pods 
and is superior to older varieties. 3 for $1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
PHYSOSTEGIA . False Dragonhead 
Physostegias are indispensable for August and September 
color in the garden and home. They are hardy and easy to 
grow in practically all locations. 
Virginiana alba, Improved. This variety gives a grand 
display of large white spikes in August and September. 
This is a special strain with bloom spikes taller than the 
ordinary form. 
Virginiana grandiflora, Vivid. Remains dwarf and stays 
within bounds, giving wonderful spikes of rose-pink flowers 
in August and September. Excellent for groups in a front 
border and for cutting. 
3 of one variety for $1.75; 10 of one variety for $5.25 
VERONICA 
Blue Spire. Beautiful deep rich blue spikes on a bushy plant 
over a very long flowering period. 1 to 2 ft. 3 for $1.75; 10 
for $5.25. 
VINCA .- Periwinkle 
Minor. A highly recommended evergreen trailer that is fine 
for covering terraces, banks, graves or for underplanting tall- 
growing trees. Flowers lilac-blue. April, May. 3-in. pot plants, 
10 for $3.25; 25 for $6.75; 100 for $22.00. If shipped, Railway 
Express, transportation charges collect. Not prepaid. 
HEMEROCALLIS - Daylily 
Lily-like plants with grass-like leaves which are highly 
decorative and very easy to grow. They will do well in full 
sun, partial shade, and under very adverse conditions. 
*Dr. Regel. Rich orange-yellow. May, June. 
*Flava Major. Lemon-yellow. May, June. 
Florham. Golden yellow. May, June. 
*Gold Dust. Clear yellow. May, June. 
*Margaret Perry. Orange-scarlet. July, Aug. 
Thunbergi. Pale yellow. July, Aug. 
3 of one variety for $1.75; 10 of one variety for $5.25 
: ts ig 1 each of starred varletios, $ 5 o- 
PECIAL eo F52-15 
$ FoR. of ane ee $3. 85 : 
Any well-spaded gar- 
den soil will grow these 
sturdy perennials for 
years tocome witha mini- 
mum of labor and ex- 
pense. They will provide 
fine cut-flowers for home 
decoration. 
Bobbink & Atkins, East Rutherford, N. J. 
