PLATYCODON .- Chinese Bellflower 
Very satisfactory hardy plants for the sunny border. It has broad, blue 
or white, bell-shaped flowers all summer and is therefore a very fine 
garden plant. 
Culture. Must be grown in a light, more or less sandy soil, in a well 
drained, sunny border. If the border is slightly elevated so much the 
better. Plant in early spring or fall, 8 inches apart. Disturb as little as 
possible. 
Grandiflorum Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
Large, showy, deep biue flowers on 20-inch spikes are produced all sum- 
mer. A splendid plant for the hardy border. 
Grandiflorum album Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
White-flowered form of the above. 
*Vlariesi Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
A beautiful dwarf species, with broad, thick foliage and large, deep 
violet-blue flowers on 12-inch stems in great profusion throughout the 
entire summer. Plant in front of the border or in the rock garden. 
*Miariesi album Each 60c, Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $20.00 
White-tlowered form of above. 
PLUMBAGO .- Leadwort 
Lovely low-growing plants with leathery, small, heart-shaped leaves of 
bronzy green color. The flowers are a deep peacock-blue borne in small 
clusters just above the foliage. 
Culture. They require a sandy loam which is well drained and not too 
rich. Do well in the rock garden in full sun or partial shade. May be used 
also as edging to beds or garden paths. Plant in fall or spring, 6 to 8 
inches apart; cover lightly during winter in exposed places. Starts into 
growth quite late in spring. 
**Larpentae Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
One of the most desirable border and rock plants. It is of dwarf spread- 
ing habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high, covered with brilliant blue flowers 
during late summer and fall. 
POLYGONUM - Dwarf Lace Plant 
Reynoutria Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
This handsome ground cover was introduced a few years ago by 
Amos Perry, one of England’s oldest and best known plantsmen. It 
is of easy culture, very hardy and establishes itself quite rapidly 
from underground runners. It does best in full‘sun and its pale 
green foliage turns brilliant red in tne autumn. Height is between 
4 and 6 inches. In the fall it produces numerous airy pink sprays of 
flowers not unlike thoce of the “Silver Lace Vine.’’ The buds are deep 
coral and salmon, adding much to its charm. One of the best ground 
covers for sunny places where Vinca and Pachysandra would not be 
satisfactory. 
POTERIUM - Burnet 
There are a trio of species of this genus which are worthy of a place 
in the mixed border. They are native of North America, also belonging 
to the Rose order. They have graceful, pinnate foliage, and bear their 
flowers in dense spikes. The flowers are useful for cutting. 
Culture. All will thrive in any ordinary soil in a sunny border. Plant 
in autumn or spring. They enjoy moisture at the root and do not get 
winter killed even in wet places. 
Obtusum Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75 
A fine plant with excellent foliage and numerous rose-pink spikes of 
flowers, not unlike Bottlebrush in form, are produced from July to 
September. Loves a sunny, moist place and is ironclad, surviving in wet 
spots where other border plants fail. Height of spikes when in bloom 
about 3 feet. A really permanent and hardy plant. 
Platycodon Grandiflorum 
PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitable 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. ’ 
Culture. Primulas will succeed in good, rich loamy soil freely mixed 
with leaf mold. All require liaht shade. Most gardens contain a damp, 
shady spot, and this would be an ideal place for growing hardy Primulas. 
Plant in early spring or early fall 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming_rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var- 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
* Japonica Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
A \cvely Primrose, producing long spikes of bloom from crimson to rose 
to almost white. The flowers are in whorls. A mass of these in the bog 
garden or near the pool or stream is a sight to be remembered. 
Sieboldi Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. 
Flowers in early summer, deep rose; prefers light, rich, well drained soil 
in a sunny position, in border or rockery; 10 inches high, 
POLYANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primula veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
Culture. They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
*Munstead, Giant Yellow and Cream Shades 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, bunch Primroses; 
most desired by those who love the Primrose. 
*Munstead Giant Red Shades 
Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Rich mahogany-red flowers, often gold laced, in great masses. Lovely 
as edging to beds or garden paths, in shade or contrast color with the 
yellow Primroses. 
**Munstead Giant Mixed Colors Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
This is perhaps the finest strain of large-flowered Primroses in culti- 
vation. The plants grow vigorously and produce numerous stems which 
are topped with heavy clusters of bold flowers in all shades of yellow, 
cream, orange, buff, mauve, pink, bronze and dark rose. They create 
a riot of color in early spring which lasts for a month and more. 
PYRETHRUM - Colored Marguerite or Painted Daisy 
They produce showy flowers of all shades of color, except blue and yel. 
low, freely on long stems throughout spring, which are of inestimable 
value for cutting. They grow in neat, compact tufts, and have elegant, 
finely cut foliage, which adds to the attractiveness of the plants. 
Culture. The best time to plant is in spring; early fall planting is also 
very successful. Grow them in groups of not less than three plants, 
planted a foot to 15 inches apart. 
Miami Queen Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
Semi-double pink flowers of a lighter shade than Trojan, equally good 
for cutting or the hardy border. 
Robinson’s Dark Crimson 
Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Single large disk-like flowers of rich crimson-red. Grows well and flow- 
ers freely. A favorite with florists for cutting. Three or more clumps 
make a very brilliant group in the border. 
Trojan Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
A very lovely, free flowering semi-double dark pink variety. Tall stems. 
A good cut flower and a good one in the garden. 
Finest Mixed English Varieties Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
This mixture contains double and single-flowered sorts in many shades 
of pink, rose and white. Strong clumps that will give immediate results. 
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The New Ground Cover, Polygonum Reynoutria 
