PERENNIALS, ALPINES—Continued 
KNIPHOFIA, see Tritoma. 
LENTEN ROSE, see Helleborus. 
Bue spicata (Gayfeather) . Long spires of purplish rose flowers. 
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LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY, see Convallaria. 
LITHOSPERMUM prostratum Heavenly Blue (RE). Choice creeper 
with evergreen leaves. Bright blue flowers in July, August. Pot- 
grown plants 75c. 
LOOSESTRIFE, see Lythrum. 
LUPINE, see Lupinus. 
LUPINUS Russell’s Hybrids (Lupine). Mixed colors in outstanding 
strain. Large flowers on rounded spikes. 50c, $1.00. 
LYTHRUM superbum Morden’s Pink (Loosestrife). Rose-pink 
flowers on narrow spikes. June to September. 75c. 
MECONOPSIS Baileyi (R) (Blue Poppy). Choice. Beautiful sky- 
blue with golden yellow anthers. Shade lover. $2.00. 
MEGASEA, see Bergenia. 
MICHAELMAS DAISY, see Aster. 
MONKSHOOD, see Aconitum. 
MOURNING BRIDE, see Scabiosa. 
MYRTLE, see Vinca. 
NEPETA mussini (R). Silver foliage, blue flowers. Sun loving. 50c. 
PAEONIA 
(Peony) 
The numbers shown indicate rating given by the American Peony 
Society. Ten is the highest possible score and this list contains the 
best varieties only. 
Baroness Schroeder (9.0). Immense white blossoms with blush 
shadings; long lasting, fragrant; one of the finest. Each $1.50; 
3 for $4.00. 
Felix Crousse (8.4). Very brilliant red. Midseason. A strong grower, 
delicately fragrant. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
Festiva Maxima (9.3). Beautiful pure white with crimson flecks in 
center; early. A strong grower, very floriferous, excellent for 
cutting, —Each@pue2oo Ss fon po aOt 
Frances Willard (9.1). Rose type, opens on exquisite blush-white, 
with an occasional carmine touch, changing to pure white. Listed 
among the world’s 20 most beautiful Peonies. $1.50; 3 for $4.00 
Karl Rosenfield (8.8). Glowing crimson; early. Large blossoms, 
vigorously growing and free flowering. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
Kelways Glorious (9.8). Blush pink buds opening into iridescent 
white blooms; late midseason. Very fragrant, and undoubtedly 
one of the best. Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50. 
Lady Alexandra Duff (9.1). A pale blush-pink, fading to white, 
with yellow stamens. Sweet scented. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
Le Cygne (9.9). The highest rated white Peony. Midseason. Per- 
fectly formed, creamy white blossoms with no markings or sta- 
men; very fragrant. Each $2.50; 3 for $6.50. 
Mary Brand (8.7). A large midseason rose type bloom of dark, clear 
crimson showing a very brilliant sheen with deep yellow stamens 
buried in the collar. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
Marie Crousse. The nearest to salmon-pink in Peonies. Tall stem 
and beautifully formed flowers of a charming shade of salmon- 
pink. Blooms midseason. Each $1.25; 3 for $3.50. 
Mme. Jules Dessert (9.4). Large and beautiful flower of exquisite 
coloring, very difficult to describe. Petals are white and shaded 
with buff and salmon tints. One of the most beautiful Peonies 
in existence. Late midseason. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.50. 
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Mons. Jules Elie (9.2). The peerless pure pink. Early. Handsome 
silvery pink, extremely fragrant and free blooming. Each $1.50; 
3 for $4.00. 
Mons. Martha Cahuzac (8.8). Medium size, globular, semi-rose 
type. Dark purple-garnet with black reflex. Free bloomer; mid- 
season. Each $1.75; 3 for $4.50. 
Philippe Rivoire (9.2). A very bright rich crimson coming into 
bloom late midseason; a fine show flower absolutely void of 
stamens. Each $2.00; 3 for $5.50. 
Primevere (8.6). Deep creamy yellow guard petals with sulphur 
yellow center petals. Midseason. Each $1.50; 3 for $4.00. 
Sarah Bernhardt (9.0). Apple blossom pink. Late. Large imbricated 
petals of excellent form; ideal for cutting. Each $1.50; 3 for 
$4.00. 
Solange (9.7). Flower very large, compact; rose type; outer petals 
delicate waxy white, deepening toward the center with shades of 
orange and golden brown. One of the most beautiful Peonies in 
existence; a strong grower and a late, free bloomer. Each $1.50; 
3 for $4.00. 
Therese (9.8). Lovely blend of translucent pink, lavender and old 
rose. Midseason. Very fragrant. Each $1.75; 3 for $4.50. 
Walter Faxon (9.3). The most vivid of all pinks. A’ remarkable 
flower, at its best in the showroom. The flowers are of medium 
size, attractive in form, and mildly fragrant. Each $1.50; 3 for 
$4.00. 
Officinalis Rubra Fl. Pl. Very early double dark red. Each $1.25; 
Bt for 2 508 
JAPANESE PEONIES 
A type deserving the rapidly increasing interest and enthusiasm. 
The open flowers have extra wide spread and produce enormous 
quantities of bloom, creating a riot of color in the garden. This 
group is superb for cutting and arrangements with long-lasting 
qualities. 
Albiflora—The Bride. Pure white single. Large, saucer shaped 
blooms with long petals rounded at the ends. Medium height. 
very prolific. Each $1.00. 
Helen (9.0). Single type. Exquisite shell-pink petals with mass of 
golden stamens in the center. Excellent for flower arrangement 
and outstanding for garden effect. Each $1.50. 
Mikado (8.6). One of the finest red Japanese type; a rich glowing 
scarlet surrounding golden staminodes, magnificent as garden 
variety. Each $1.25. 
Chinese Tree Peony, see Shrub section, page 23. 
PAINTED DAISY, see Pyrethrum. 
PAMPAS GRASS, see Gynerium. 
PANSY, see Viola. 
PAPAVER orientale hybrids (Oriental Poppy) . 
Cavalier. Crinkly flowers of a deep scarlet red. 75c. 
Curtis Giant Flame. The giant, blazing red flowers are 11 inches 
across on 4 ft. stems. 75c. 
Curtis Giant Flesh-Pink. Flesh-pink flowers, slightly tinted laven- 
der... 5c, 
Curtis Salmon-Pink. Most pleasing salmon-pink flowers. 75c. 
so of Ophir. Medium high poppy with golden orange flowers. 
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PENSTEMON (Beardtongue) . Giant Ruby or Ruby King (Pat.) . Very 
large bright scarlet flowers with lighter throat, borne in large 
clusters throughout summer and fall. Splendid for massing, cut- 
ting. Large field grown clumps, $1.00; 2 inch pots $5.00 dozen. 
PERIWINKLE, see Vinca. 
PHLOX 
decussata (Hardy Phlox). 1 Y2 to 3 feet. Brilliant summer blooming 
choicest varieties. 75c. 
Africa. Brilliant carmine-red, blood-red eye. Mildew resistant. 
Caroline Vandenburg. True lavender-blue. 
Charles Curtis. Most brilliant of all phlox, a glowing red. 
Cheerfulmess. Sparkling salmon-orange flowers. 3 feet. 
Daily Sketch. Salmon pink with rosy-crimson eye. 21 to 3 feet. 
George Stipp. Fine new deep salmon with lighter eye. 
Leo Schlageter. Brilliant scarlet with orange cast. Early. 
Mary Louise. The finest pure white. 21 feet. 
Painted Lady. Peach color with cameo-like pink blush and deeper 
eye. 2 feet. 
Pinkette. Soft delicate pink florets with deeper pink center. 
Progress. Wonderful light blue with purple-blue eye. 2 feet. 
subulata (RE) (Creeping Phlox or Moss Pink). Fine evergreen fol- 
iage forms dense mats. A brilliant display of color during long 
Spring blooming season. 
alba. Snowy white flowered form. 75c. 
Brilliant. Clear bright pink. 75c. 
rosea. Deep rose pink. 75c. 
