Phlox. Decussata - Hardy Phlox 
Search where you will, say what you will, after all is said and done, Phlox still holds its head highest as an indis- 
pensable in every garden from coast to coast. 
None other has so many desirable attributes or adapts itself so happily to all gardens. Do you know of any that give 
an equal in showy, colorful blooms? What other hardy plant needs as little attention or grows as prolifically and 
flowers so long? What one of your garden friends blooms so long through the hot summer months? 
The great many varieties generally offered are quite likely to be confusing; we have, therefore, discontinued grow- 
ing any but the best and newest varieties noted for their clear colors, freedom of bloom, and ruggedness. Our list 
contains no poor growers or undesirably colored varieties. 
It’s Easy to Grow Phlox 
To grow Phlox well soil should be well drained, deeply spaded, and enriched with Wayside Gardens Plant Food. Plant- 
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ing may be done in fall or spring in a sunny border. Set plants 10 inches apart. Lift and divide every 3 or 4 years or 
they will become crowded, resulting in poor, small flowers. Never let plants go to seed, never water overhead, always 
keep blooms and foliage dry, letting hose run slowly on ground. This method of watering prevents mildew. 
Africa Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Brilliant carmine-red with blood-red eye. Well shaped flower heads com- 
posed of large florets. Good strong stem and not subject to mildew. 
Augusta (Plant Patent No. 252) 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
The finest American-Beauty-red Phlox ever introduced. A strong growing 
plant of medium height, about 2 feet when fully grown, with rich, 
bronzy green foliage and stem. Color is best described as a brilliant 
cherry-red, not quite as deep as Beacon and much more intense and 
sparkling. The young florets at opening show a decided amount of or- 
ange. The color remains perfect under all weather conditions. Augusta 
is a beautiful vivid colored variety of exceptional growth and qualities, 
and will eventually replace all other varieties of similar shade. 
B. Comte Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Tall growing variety producing large heads of rich satiny amaranth. 
Very brilliant. Looks well planted close to a yellow-flowered plant. 
Blue Boy Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Blue Phlox just do not exist. In semi-shade, however, certain varieties 
develop good blue tints. So far Blue Boy is the nearest to dark blue 
we have been able to come. Planted with Mary Louise a stunning con- 
trast is made. Blue Boy is a good grower and of medium height. 
Bright Eyes Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
This is a seedling of the well known Daily Sketch and possesses its 
parent’s. fine quality. The florets are extraordinarily large, possibly 
the biggest of any Phlox and amazingly brilliant red with dark eyes or 
centers. Bright Eyes makes a great show and is conspicuous for its size 
and magnificent color. 
Charles Curtis Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
The most brilliant Phlox in cultivation. The color is outstanding and 
difficult to describe. Sunset-red probably comes nearest to it. It is a 
fine strong grower about 214 to 3 feet tall, has good clean foliage. The 
flower head is large and unusually clear and sparkling due to the fact 
that the flowers do not discolor in the sun or fade with age. A brilliant 
and colorful companion for Mary Louise. A single plant of this magnifi- 
cent Phlox was discovered in our nurseries 5 years ago growing in a 
large bed of what is now one of the most popular red varieties. Phlox 
Charles Curtis in our opinion is the finest of its color and will replace, 
as soon as better known, all those of similar shades. 
Cheerfulness Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Very vigorous grower with much branched panicles of sparkling orange- 
red. The color is not unlike that of Phlox Charles Curtis; however, it 
has a little more salmon tint mixed through its color and two- or three- 
year-old plants are a few inches taller than Charles Curtis. Of im- 
portance is the fact that the color keeps in bright hot sunlight, also 
it is later in blooming, prolonging the season several weeks. Height 
314 feet. This is one of our favorites. . 
Columbia (Plant Patent No. 118) 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
The finest light pink Phlox ever introduced. The color suggests a delicate 
cameo-pink with faint blue shading at center. The clearness of tone is 
remarkable, the brilliancy is so pronounced that immediate attention is 
given to this wonderful plant. As the flower ages, the blooms always 
retain their delicate pink shade; there never are any.magenta tones 
visible. Out of each leaf joint grows a-lateral or secondary flower spike 
continuing the display of blooms long after the main flower head has 
disappeared. Columbia is well called the ‘perpetual flowering’’ Phlox. 
Daily Sketch Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Extra large trusses—large and individual florets. Color is light salmon- 
pink with crimson-rose eye. Viewed from a short distance, the effect is 
a magnificent rose Phlox. Daily Sketch is an outstanding variety. AlI- 
though introduced several years ago, it is practically unknown. It is 
robust and rugged in growth and about 31% feet high. 
Dr. Klemm Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Large trusses of silvery lavender with diffused violet eye. One of the 
showiest of Phlox in this color range. The effect of a clump in bloom is 
silvery lavender-blue, that combines well with pink and salmon shades. 
George Stipp Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
A new variety of merit. Deep glowing salmon with shaded lighter eye; 
very outstanding and a recent salmon Phlox introduction. Does not fade. 
Harvest Fire Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
A tall growing Phlox with mammoth fiery salmon-orange flower heads. 
The large florets are 1% to 2 inches across. Clean, healthy foliage. 
Long bloomer and the flowers are long-lasting. Bottom branching type, 
growing 30 inches tall. 
Katrien Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Large, light lavender flowers which do not fade. Eye is small and pure 
white. We are growing this variety in place of the old Antonin Mercier 
which always faded in bright sun. Katrien is one of the best of the 
light blue Fhlox. 
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Leo Schlageter Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Seldom has one seen a shade of red such as produced by this fine 
Phlox. Its brilliant scarlet blooms seem to glow with fire. This impression 
is heightened by the fact that there seems to be a decided orange cast 
to the blooms. Of splendid habit, about 3 feet high with full rich heads 
of bloom; early. The best red Phlox in existence today. 
Mary Louise Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
The finest white—as white as Carrara marble. Pure white heads of un- 
usually large size, reminding one of Carrara marble, the individual flow- 
ers are twice as big as other white Phlox. Perfectly beautiful; unques- 
tionably the best white to date. The favorite in English gardens. A good 
grower with clean foliage and a prolific bloomer. Of medium height. 
Painted Lady Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
An appealing peach color with a cameo-like pink blush. Very unique 
in its color make-up, especially the offsetting deeper eyes which give 
life and charm to this variety. Height about 214 feet. 
Pinkette Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
The large florets are soft, delicate pink, very pure and lovely. This un- 
usual coloring is heightened by the fact that the little narrow tubes 
which fasten the florets to the stem are clear, deep pink. Pinkette be- 
longs among the loveliest of Phlox. Flower heads are large, it is a good 
grower and combines beautifully with Columbia and Rosy Blue. 
Progress Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Superb light blue, handsomely set off with deeper purple-blue eyes. 
Extremely large flower heads with 114- to 2-inch florets. Different 
climates have an interesting effect on the particular hue the flowers 
display. Rich dark green foliage. Height 21 feet. 
Purple Heart Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
The individual flowers are large and are carried in good size trusses. The 
color is a brilliant, live shade of deep blue-purple intensified by a darker 
center given sparkle by the dainty cream colored anthers. 
Rheinlander Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
A splendid old-time variety of good growing quality, and excellent habit. 
Flower heads large; good strong stems; color beautiful salmon-pink. 
Rosy Blue Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Soft lavender-blue with delicate pink undertones have created here one 
of the finest of Phlox. There never is at any time a sign of objection- 
able purple or violet tinting. Rosy Blue is one of the finest in this color 
grouping. The florets are large and grow in fine big clusters. The plant 
is vigorous and makes a superb companion to Columbia. 
Salmon Beauty Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Rich salmon-pink with white eye. There are many Phlox of this gen- 
eral color, but when all is said and done, we believe Salmon Beauty is 
one of the first on the list in this shade. 
Sir John Falstaff Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
A giant among Phlox and unquestionably the most outstanding variety 
we have seen. It is so far in advance of all others that we predict it 
will retain the lead for a very long time to come. Color is a rich lum- 
inous salmon-pink, one of the loveliest colors in the floral pageant of 
summer. Individual ‘‘pips’’ are larger than a five-shilling piece, about 
17% inches in diameter. The flower truss is truly massive—there is no 
other Phlox comparable in size. Sir John Falstaff has a first-class habit 
and a constitution as befits the name—robust, vigorous, with sturdy 
stems and bo!d substantial foliage. And as to growth—it is one of the 
prs tce com posering we know. Height 24 to 36 inches depending on soil 
conditions. 
Starlight Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
Rich violet with a very sharply defined white star in the center. The 
rich, brilliant color has made it a favorite in many gardens. For finest 
effect plant it in combination with the white Phlox, Mary Louise. 
Sweetheart Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Its soft salmon flowers create a fine clean effect of pink. The eye is 
quite pronounced, strengthening the color. There are no magenta tints 
at any time, just a clean, pure salmon-pink. A rugged grower and free 
bloomer. Height about 3 feet. 
Von Lassburg Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
A splendid midseason, tall, white variety. Trusses large and stems good, 
very free flowering. Rather tall, fine for the back of the border. 
PHLOX SUFFRUTICOSA - Early Phlox 
Miss Lingard Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Has beautiful, long, shiny green foliage and is absolutely free from dis- 
ease. It flowers from early June until October with large heads of white 
flowers with faint pink shading in center. The best early white Phlox. 
PHLOX SPECIES 
*Divaricata canadensis Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 | 
One of our native species, worthy of extensive planting, blooms from 
early in April through May, with large, fragrant, lavender flowers on 
stems 10 inches high. In spring this plant is soldi in pots to insure best 
results; in. fall field-grown plants are best. Likes shade. Very attractive 
in combination with Tulips or other early spring-flowering bulbs. 
