Hardy Perennials 
STATICE latifolia (Sea-Lavender). A valuable 
plant for the border. Its narrow, leathery 
leaves grow in clumps close to the ground. The 
large, loose heads of tiny blue flowers, produced 
in midsummer on 18 to 20-inch stems, are 
especially good for cutting and drying. Require 
a well-drained sandy soil. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 
10 for $2.50. 
STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster). Fine plant 
for the border and very desirable for cutting. 
Beautiful light blue flowers are produced pro- 
fusely in summer on 18-inch stems. Valuable as 
it blooms in summer when most bloom is scarce. 
Grows well in ordinary good soil. Each 35c; 
3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00. 
THALICTRUM adiantifolium (Meadow-Rue). A 
fine hardy plant that ts highly prized for its 
elegant finely divided foliage which is used for 
mixing with cut-flowers. Miniature white 
flowers are borne in feathery clusters in June. 
12 to 16 inches tall. They do well in sun or 
shade. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Aquilegifolium. Very attractive foliage like 
that of the Aquilegia. Rosy purple flowers are 
produced in June and July on 2 to 3-foot spikes. 
Useful as a cut-flower as well as being a fine 
plant for the hardy border. Will grow in either 
sun or shade in a well-drained soil. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
Glaucum. Similar in habit to Aquilegifoltum. 
Has beautiful finely cut foliage. Dense heads of 
fragrant yellow flowers are borne on 3 to 4-foot 
branching stems. Grows in partial shade. Each 
40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
THERMOPSIS caroliniana. Fine for the sunny 
border. A lovely lupine-like plant, with rich 
green foliage, growing 2 or more feet tall. 
Golden yellow pea-shaped flowers are produced 
on graceful spikes which look like a yellow lu- 
pine. Blooms in June. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00. 
THYMUS citriodorus.* The well-known Lemon 
Thyme. A pretty, spreading plant for the 
rockery. The foliage ts light green on stems of 
reddish green and has a pleasing lemon aroma. 
Short spikes of lavender flowers cover the plants 
in June and July. Plant in ordinary good soil 
in the rock-garden, terrace or walk. Each 30c; 
3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
Serpyllum* (Wild Thyme). This tidy little plant 
is prized for its fragrant foliage and neat-growing 
habit. Flowers are pink, closely set along the 
creeping stems, and borne in June and July. 
Plant in sun or partial shade in any good loose, 
moist soil. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
Serpyllum album.* White form of Serpyllum. 
A wonderful plant where a creeper is wanted. 
The foliage 1s always attractive and fragrant. 
Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.50. 
TRITOMA, Early-flowering Hybrids (Red-Hot 
Poker). This strain of Tritoma is bred for 
hardiness. Flowers are produced almost all 
summer and are in various shades of orange 
and salmon. Grows about 2 feet in height. Plant 
in average soil in sun or light shade. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri (Globe-Flower). This plant 
is unexcelled for its beauty. A magnificent 
variety with globe-shaped, yellow flowers 
borne on 18 to 20-inch stems in summer. Re- 
quire a rich soil im partial shade. Very pretty 
in the border. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for 
$4.50. 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 
PHLOX, Daily Sketch 
PRIMULA veris (Cowslip) 
PLATYCODON grandiflorum Mariesi 
(Balloon-Flower) 
19 
