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TALL GROWING PERENNIALS FOR BORDER BACKGROUNDS 
AstILBeE (Astilbe thunbergi). Blooms in early summer. Great 
feathery plumes of bloom well above the finely cut foliage. 
Pine for sunny border or damp shady spot. Makes an excellent 
border for shrubs. Plant 2 ft. apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. 
Shipped Prepaid at planting time. 
91 MG 2525—GLonri4 PurPurREA. Purplish-Carmine flowers. 
91 MG 2527—Fanat. Brilliant garnet-red. 
91 MG 2524—QueEN ALEXANDER. Lovely soft pink blooms. 
Prices. State Cat. No. Prepaid. Each........... 75c; 2 for $1.40 
91 MG 2528— AstTILBE GARDEN. Includes 1 each of above 3.. 1.95 
(B) Hrgsiscus. GIANT ROSEMALLOW (Hibiscus palusiris). Blooms late 
summer and fall. One of the largest perennial flowers. Huge 
Hollyhock-like blooms—4 to 5 in. across. 15 to 25 blooms open at 
once. Large gray-green leaves. Dies back to ground in winter— 
grows from roots in spring. For sun or partial shade. Plant 2-3 ft. 
apart. Needs very little care. Hardy in all zones, but needs winter 
protection in zones 8 and 9. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 MG 2369—BriLuiantT. Of clear brilliant red. 
91 MG 2370—Pinx Princess. A lovely clear pink. 
91 MG 2371— ALBIno— White flower with pink eye. 
PRICES OF ABOVE Hisiscus. State Catalog Number....... 2 for 70c 
91 MG 2321—Hisiscus Ganrpen..Includes 1 each of above 3 $1.00 
Douste HoniityHock (Althaea rosea). Blooms early summer. 
For four full weeks 24 inches of flower stalk are covered with 
4-inch double blooms—so double they look like small peonies. 
Large dull green leaves of rough texture. Plant 12-24 inches apart 
in full sun, and in well drained soil. Hardy in all zones, but need 
protection in zones 8 and 9. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 MG 2372—Sunset. Subtle shade of apricot yellow. 
91 MG 2373—PurRpLe Kine. Large purple flowers. 
91 MG 2374—ReEpD BLaze. Vivid scarlet blooms. 
PRICES OF ABOVE HoLLYyHocks. State Cat. No........... 2 for 70c 
91 MG 2379-HoLLYHOcK GARDEN. Includes | each of above 3. .$1.00 
Mountain Lity (Yucca filamentosa). Blooms early summer. 
Flaunts scores of creamy white pendulous flowers like small 
mission bells from tall straight spikes, high above the stiff, sword 
shaped leaves. Fine for shrub or perennial border. Needs good 
drainage, thrives in dry waterless places. Plant in full sun; plant 
2-3 feet apart. Hardy in zones-} through 7. 
9] MG 2327— Shipped Prepdid micem.2- aieriom eicteieierel steers 2 for 70c 
LytHruM (Lythrum salicaria). Blooms early summer till frost. 
Graceful flowers are closely set on 2-ft. spikes. Ideal for back- 
grounds, borders or mass planting. A beautiful addition to mid- 
summer border or bouquet. Thrives equally well in moist shady 
borders or in open dry locations. Willowy foliage. Fine for cutting. 
Plant 2 ft. apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 MG 2332—Rosatie. Beautiful shade of rose pink. 
91 MG 2331—Tue Beacon. Deep clear carmine-red. Presented 
Award of Merit. One of the most beautiful Lythrums. 
PRICES OF ABOVE LytHRUM. State Cat. No................2 for 95c 
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus latifolius). Blooms from summer till fall. 
Multiple flowering strain—will bear as many as five big flow- 
ers on each stem. Fragrant. Will trail 4—5 ft. on fences and arbors. 
Thrives best in full sun. Hardy in zones 1 through 7. Prepaid. 
91 MG 2324—Crmson Kina. Soft tone of rich red. 
91 MG 2325—RoseE Queen. A delicate shade of Pink. 
91 MG 2326—WuiTe Queen. A pure white variety. 
PRICES OF ABOVE SWEET PEAS. State Cat. No.............. 2 for 75c 
91 MG 2333—Sweet Pea GARDEN. Includes | each of above 3.. $1.00 
TWO SQUARE YARDS OF FENCELINE BORDER 10 plants SoU) 
Buy this border in multiples and plant it along the fence for a suc- 
cession of bloom from late spring to frost. Makes a section of border 
3 feet deep and 6 feet long. Includes 3 Bearded Iris (1 each of 
Missouri, blue; Frieda Mohr, pink; and Black Douglas, rich violet); 
2 Brilliant (red) and 1] Albino (white) Hibiscus; 2 Purple King Holly- 
hock; and 2 Lythrum Beacon (carmine red). Described above or 
on Page 78. For zones 1-8. Good with Phlox and Delphiniums. 
Instructions included. 
91 MG 2292—Shipped Prepaid. All 10 plants for............ $3.50 
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LOW GROWING PERENNIALS 
(6) CiLove Pinxs (Dianthus plumarius), Scoticus Strain. Blooms 
throughout summer and early fall. Old fashioned favorites. 
Delightful fringed flowers 2 inches across, bear the rich, spicy 
scent of clove. Graceful, feathery, silver-gray foliage makes 
lovely color harmony. Beautiful in bouquets. Excellent for rock 
garden or rock wall. Thrives in dry, sunny position and in any 
ordinary, well drained soil. Does especially well in lime. Plant 
8 inches apart. Mixture of pink, white and rose. Includes some 
double varieties. No color choice. Hardy in all zones. 
91 MG 2329—Shipped Prepaid......:.-scceceees sees 2 for 65c 
CrEEPING PHLOx (Phlox subulata). Blooms in late spring. 
Dwarf spreading plant with small moss-like leaves forming a 
dense mat. Good ground cover or edging. Makes a beautiful 
spring border with tulips. Plant 12 in. apart in rich well drained 
soil and in full sun. Hardy in all zones. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 MG 2367 —Rosea. Clear brilliant pink. 
91 MG 2365—Buue Hitts. Beautiful lavender blue. 
91 MG 2366—Crimson Beauty. Largest of the red types. 
91 MG 2368—Eariy SNOWFLAKE. A blanket of white. 
PRICES OF ABOVE CREEPING PHiLox. State Cat. No........ 2 for 75c 
91 MG 2347—Putox Garpen. Includes 1 each of 4 above. .$1.25 
ForGet-Me-Not, Basy Biue Eyes (Myosotis scorpioides). 
Blooms from spring until fall.One of the largest Forget-Me-Not 
varieties. A cheerful carpet of dainty blue flowers with white‘eye 
in small tight clusters with dark foliage. Blooms freely. Thrives 
best in cool, moist, partially shaded place. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Hardy in all zones, but protect in zones 7 through 9. 
91 MG 2317— Shipped Prepaid... .........2.-s-seeceee 2 for 75c 
(K) VioLets (Viola odorata). Bloom in spring and sometimes 
again in early winter. Sweetly fragrant. Grand for cutting. 
Good ground cover. Grow luxuriantly in any moist, partly shad- 
ed soil. Require little care. Plant 12in. apart. Hardy in all zones. 
91 MG 2576—RoyaAt Rose. One of the loveliest varieties—its blos- 
soms of deep, rich violet-blue rival pansies in size. Very free 
flowering. Shipped Prepaid............ 3 for $1.40; 6 for $2.65 
91 MG 2573—Princess oF WALES. Fragrant deep, rich purple 
flowers with extremely long stems. One of the finest of all violet 
varieties. Shipped Prepaid............ 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.85 
Vinca Minor..Periwinkle. Improved Bowles Variety. Blooms 
profusely in spring and intermittently until fall. Better in 
every way than the ordinary Vinca or Periwinkle. Foliage is 
broader, glossy green, and makes a luxuriant growth. Rich blue 
flowers about the size of a quarter. Makes an evergreen ground 
cover in mild climates. Fine under shrubs or trees, with spring 
flowering bulbs, or for grave coverings. Plant 10-12 in. apart in 
any ordinary soil, in sun or shade. Hardy in all zones. 
91. MG 2338—Shipped Prepaid. 2........--0ee. seecs es 2 for 65c 
PERNS FOR COOL SHADY SPOTS 
Plant ferns in that cool, shady spot where neither grass nor flow- 
ers will grow or interplant among Begonias, Fuchsias, Astilbe, 
Lythrum or other shade loving plants. The graceful foliage of 
these beautiful, green plants will turn neglected corners into 
beauty spots. Fine on the north side of the house or under trees. 
Plant 12 to 18 in. apart in light, well-drained soil, during the 
spring or fall. Hardy in all Zones. See Zone Map, Page 73. 
(w) 91 MG 2512—Marenuair. (Adiantum cuneatum.) Wiry, slen- 
der black stems with delicate green fronds. Very attractive. 
A favorite for its fine lacy texture. Protect in severe climates. 
91 MG 2511—Gotptss. (Dryopteris goldiana.) Broad, bright green 
leaves with arching, spreading habit. Best in deep shade. 
91 MG 2510—Osrnrrcu. (Pteretis nodulosa.) Long feathery, grace- 
ful fronds. Dense foliage and long spires. Tall growing. 
91 MG 2513—InTERRUPTED. (Osmunda claytoniana.) Broad, light 
green leaves. Good for sun and shade. Does best in moist soil, 
but grows in dry ground. Good foundation planting. 
Prices OF ABOVE FERNS 
State Catalog Number. Shipped Prepaid. 3 for..............- 95c 
91 MG 2514—Fern CoLLectTion oF 4. Includes one each of the 
ferns listed above. Shipped Prepaid. All 4 for..........-.. $1.10 
THis Book Is FOR YEAR ‘ROUND USE. ORDERS MAY BE PLACED FOR BOTH SPRING AND FALL PLANTING. 
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