Viola, Jersey Gem 
* Saponaria - Soapwort 
Ocymoides splendens. 6 in. The dense 
masses of pink flowers which appear in late 
spring add color to the rock-garden. Each 
60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.00. 
Scabiosa 
Isaac House Giants. Lavender-blue flowers 
on strong 18-inch stems from June until 
September. Each 90c.; 3 for $2.25; 10 for 
$6.50. 
Sedum 
Spectabile. A pretty, erect-growing variety 
with broad, light green foliage, and im- 
mense heads of showy, rose-colored flowers 
during the autumn. 114 ft. 
Spectabile, Brilliant. A rich-colored form 
of the above, being a bright amaranth-red. 
All Sedums, each 60c.; 3 of one variety $1.30; 
10 for $4.00 
Spirea (Astilbe) 
Astilbes are ideal, colorful perennials for 
shaded locations in the garden. They also do 
well in the sun. They prefer rather rich, 
moisture-retaining soil; watering is essential 
during dry weather. Plants bloom freely in 
June and July and the foliage remains at- 
tractive for the rest of the summer. Height 
about 2 ft. 
America. Lilac-rose. 
Gladstone. White. 
Gloria superba. Deep rose-pink. 
Peachblossom. Peachblossom-pink. 
Rhineland. Bright crimson. 
* Simplicifolia rosea. An attractive dwarf 
species with pink flowers in June and July. 
Suitable for the shady rock-garden or 
border. 
All Spireas, each 90c.; 3 of one variety $2.25; 
10 for $6.50 
*Statice (Limonium) 
Sea-Lavender 
Latifolia. Great Sea-~-Lavender. Handsome 
plants with heads of dark blue flowers that 
when dried last for months. 1 to 2 ft. 
July, Aug. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for 
$5.00. : 
Stokesia - Cornflower Aster 
Blue Moon. 114 ft. A new and striking giant- 
flowering form of lavender-blue.. July, 
Aug. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $5.00. 
Sweet William 
Dianthus barbatus 
All flower in June and grow 18 inches high. 
Pink Beauty. Sometimes called “‘Newport 
Pink.” An excellent shade of salmon; im- 
mense flower trusses. 
Scarlet Beauty. A deep scarlet shade. 
White. 
Mixture. All colors. 
All Sweet Williams, each 50c.; 3 of one 
variety $1.30; 10 for $4.00 
Thermopsis 
Caroliniana. Bright yellow, pea-shaped, 
lupine-like flowers. 3 ft. June, July. 
Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.50. 
Tradescantia - Spiderwort 
Ideal plants for shady locations. The com- 
mon old-fashioned forms were known to our 
grandmothers, who had many names for 
them. The hybridizers have been at work 
improving them not only in color and size of 
bloom, but they have considerably lengthened 
the period of bloom. 
NEW TRADESCANTIAS 
Sent out by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. 
The descriptions are those of the Depart- 
ment. Height 15 to 20 inches. Bloom 
throughout the spring and summer. 
Blue Stone. Low-growing. Large rich blue 
flowers. 
Iris Pritchard. White flowers, heavily 
stained with azure-blue; blue center. Late 
bloomer. 
James Stratton. A variety with large 
flowers, 214 inches from tip to tip; color 
deep delphinium-mauve, slightly shaded 
with rose. ; 
Pauline. Flowers are rosy mauve. Vigorous. 
Purple Dome. A vigorous plant with large 
clusters of rich purple flowers. 
A single plant of-any variety, 70c.; 
3 of one variety $1.80; 10 for $5.00 
Trollius 
Trollius prefer rather rich and moist 
soil and at least partial shade. These giant 
buttercup-like flowers are very showy and 
create much interest. 
Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 3 ft. A hand- 
some variety with large, open flowers of 
beautiful golden yellow. Each 90c.; 3 for 
$2.25; 10 for $6.00. . 
Tritoma - Red-Hot Poker 
These striking spire-like blooms make 
effective accents in the perennial border and 
are charming in flower arrangements. Plant 
in a well-drained, sunny place and give the 
plants.a light mulch of excelsior or any other 
suitable material for winter protection. 
Golden Sceptre. Its saffron-yellow, 3-foot 
spikes create a fine display in summer. 
Vigorous grower. 
Pfitzeri. The everblooming Tritoma. Bright 
orange-scarlet flowers with salmon-rose 
edges. Fine for cutting. 3 ft. July, Aug. 
Primrose Beauty. Clear primrose-yellow. 
A graceful plant, flowering late in the 
summer. 3 ft. 
Robin Hood. New. Orange-scarlet. Des- 
tined to become one of the most popular 
Tritomas. 3 ft. July, Aug. Each $1.00; 
3 for $2.75. ; 
White Giant. An outstanding novelty with 
_ extra-large,-creamy white blooms. Pro- 
duces almost continuously the entire 
summer. 3 to 4 ft. Each $1.00; 3 for $2.75. 
All Tritomas, each 75c.; 3 of one variety 
$2.00, except where noted 
Tunica - Tunic Flower 
Saxifraga alba flore-pleno. 6 in. A rare 
new double white form. Blooms all sum- 
mer. 
Saxifraga rosea flore-pleno. 6 in. Lovely 
double rose-pink flowers from June to 
November, like a tiny baby’s breath. 
All Tunicas, each 60c.; 3 of one variety $1.60; 
10 for $4.50 
Valeriana 
Coccinea (Centranthus ruber). 18 to 24 in. 
A grand border plant. Showy-rose-colored 
flowers produced freely in May and June, . 
with few flowers appearing all through the 
summer. 
Coccinea alba. 
form. 
Officinalis. Hardy Garden Heliotrope. 3 
to 4 ft. Produces, during June and July, 
showy heads of rose-tinted white flowers, 
with heliotrope odor. 
All Valerianas, each 60c.; 3 of one variety 
$1.60; 10 for $4.50 
A lovely white-flowering 
Veronica - Speedwell 
Blue Spire. A hybrid of V. longifolia sub- 
sessilis and V. spicata which has retained, 
the glorious dark color of Subsessilis. 2 ft. 
July, Aug. Each 75c.; 3 for’ $2.00;-10 for 
$5.00. ata 
xIncana. Bright silvery foliage with spikes 
of amethyst-blue flowers during July and 
August. 1 ft. Each 60c.; 3 for $1.60; 
10 for $4.50. 
*Rupestris. Creeping habit. Deep blue 
flowers in late May and June. Each 60c.; 
3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.50. 
*Vinca 
Periwinkle; Trailing Myrtle 
The Pertwinkles are suitable to grow as 
edgings to shrubbery borders, as a carpet for 
the ground under the shade of trees, or in 
shady borders. 
Bowles Variety. The foliage is a rich glossy 
green, of strong texture. Flowers are large, 
of a deeper rich blue and are borne with 
remarkable profusion. Each 40c.; 3 -for 
$1.10; 10 for $3.00; $25.00 per 100. 
*Viola Cornuta - Tufted Pansies 
Catherine Sharp, Improved.: 6 in. A 
splendid hardy blue Viola. The large 
flowers are carried on long, stiff stems well 
above the foliage. The brilliant yellow eye 
gives the lovely flower additional sparkle. 
Does well in light shade and is fine in the 
rock-garden. Blooms all summer. 
Jersey Gem. Without doubt the best bed- 
ding Viola yet introduced, flowering con- 
. tmuously from April until heavy frost. 
Flowers pure violet, on stems about 6 
inches long. 
Purple Heart. Pat. 671. Its long stems and 
large, heart-shaped, purple flowers Iend 
themselves to ideal flower arrangements. 
Each $1.20; 3 for $3.50; 10 for $10.00. ~ - 
Velvet Giant. Another new Viola that you 
will want. The gigantic blooms are almost 
2 inches across. Velvety purple witha glow- 
ing sheen. Blooms continuously all sum- 
mer. One of the largest Violas so far in- 
neat Each 90c.; 3 for $2.50; 10 for 
Wedgwood. One of the best, producing 
beautiful Wedgwood-blue flowers. 
Yellow Queen. Another large-flowered type 
, with deep pure yellow flowers. wee Gil 
All above Violas, each 60c.; 3 of one variety 
$1.60; 10 for $4.50, except where noted 
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