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898 PENSTEMON g$loxinioides, ‘‘Sensa- 
tion’”’ (Beard-Tongue). Gloxinia-like flow- 
ers In a very wide range of bright colors, 
mcluding rose, red, carmine, pink, lilac, 
purple, etc. Pkt. 15c 
PETUNIA. See page 38. 
901 PHYSALIS Francheti (Chinese Lan- 
tern Plant). An ornamental plant forming 
dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing 
bright orange-scarlet, lantern-like fruits, 
which can be cut and dried for winter 
bouquets. Highly interesting. Pkt. 15c 
899 PERENNIAL PHLOX, Decussata, 
Mixed. All the new brilliant colors; large 
flowering. Pkt. 15c 
900 PHLOX, Beltsville Beauty. A wide mix- 
ture of colors including many new shades, 
also pure paper-white, most of them with a 
dark eye. The majority are quite large- 
flowered and bear many ‘stems of large 
umbels. To mmsure good germination, seed 
should be frozen before being planted. 
Perennial. Pkt. 20c 
ORIENTAL POPPIES 
(Papaver Orientale) 
‘These are highly decorative. Their huge, 
brightly colored flowers are borne profusely 
during May and June. Sow where they are 
to bloom. Height 3 feet. 
904 BEAUTY OF LIVERMERE. Large 
flowers, crimson with black blotch. Pkt. 25c 
905 MRS. PERRY. Orange-apricot; very 
fine. Pkt. 25c 
906 PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. Deli- 
cate salmon-pink. Pkt. 15c 
907 FELTHAM. Distinct type in various 
colors but without black blotch at base. 
Pkt. 25c 
908 ORIENTALE, SCARLET. Very hardy, 
producing showy scarlet flowers. Pkt. 15c 
909 ORIENTALE HYBRIDS. Mixed colors. 
Pkt. 15c 
ICELAND POPPIES 
(Papaver Nudicaule) 
Graceful, light green tufts of foliage and 
large, gaily colored flowers on stems 1 foot 
tall. Blooms for many months. 
910 KELMSCOTT STRAIN. Colors range 
from deep scarlet through delicate pinks 
and buff to white. Pkt. 20c 
Down the Primrose Path 
PRIMULA 
(Hardy Primrose) 
Splendid for naturalizing near shrubs or 
shaded nooks and moist places in the rock 
garden. Primroses are not at home in open 
herbaceous borders but thrive in sheltered, 
lightly wooded places. 
*911 VULGARIS. The old English Prim- 
rose with pale yellow flowers. Grows in 
half shade. Mid-April to June. Height 
6 to 9 inches. Pkt. 25c 
POLYANTHUS 
(Bunch Primrose) 
The Bunch Primroses will thrive in full 
sun if they have some moisture at the root; 
if not, they must be given the comfort of 
partial shade. 
*912 GIANT BOUQUET. Brilliant shades 
of red, orange and bronze, as well as the 
richest maroons and yellows, and pure 
white. Pkt. 35c 
MoGU Li.0 U GiaSrs Eo iaDss 
PLATYCODON 
(Balloon-Flower or 
Bellflower) 
_ Easily raised from seed. Begins blooming 
in August if sown outdoors in April. 
902 GRANDIFLORUM. Large, deep blue 
flowers. Pkt. 15c 
*903 GRANDIFLORUM MARIESI. Dwarf 
species, with broad, thick foliage and large, 
deep violet-blue flowers on 12-inch stems. 
Pkt. 15c 
PYRETHRUM 
(Painted Daisy) 
913 HYBRIDUM. Single and double va- 
rieties, mixed. Hardy perennial bearing 
large, daisy-like flowers ranging in color 
from white to deep red, with bright yellow 
centers. Blooms in May and June and 
again in the fall and is one of the most 
graceful and long-lasting cut flowers. 
Height 2 feet. Pkt. 25c 
PERENNIAL SCABIOSA 
914 ISAAC HOUSE STRAIN. Outer edges 
are ruffled and fringed, and the colors range 
from very light lavender to dark blue. 
Pkt. 25c 
915 COLUMBARIA. A hardy, low-grow- 
ing perennial with fine, light green foliage. 
Some of the flowers measure 24% inches 
across. A beautiful pink shade. Pkt. 20c 
916 CAUCASICA, BLUE PERFECTION. 
Height 3 feet. Pkt. 20c 
917 CAUCASICA ALBA. A _ huge, pure 
white variety. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches 
across on long stems. Pkt. 20c 
SWEET WILLIAM 
(Dianthus Barbatus) 
Easily grown, very hardy and free flower- 
ing, continuing in bloom for several weeks. 
‘The sweet-scented flowers are borne in heads 
or clusters 3 to 4 inches across, on stiff stems. 
Useful for cutting. Height 114 feet. 
920 NEWPORT PINK. In color it is what 
florists call watermelon-pink or salmony 
rose. Pkt. 15c 
921 HOLBORN GLORY. The individual 
flowers and trusses are of extraordinary 
size, while the range of color, all showing a 
clear, white eye, is truly superb. Pkt. 15c 
922 SCARLET BEAUTY. Intense scarlet. 
Pkt. 15c 
923 WHITE. Pure white. Pkt. 15c¢ 
924 DOUBLE MIXED. A splendid strain 
of this beautiful perennial, comprising a 
great variety of excellent shades. Pkt. 15c 
*925 MIDGET SINGLE MIXED. Alpine 
Sweet William; uniform habit. The color 
range is from white, salmon, scarlet to 
maroon, with most blooms tricolor. Height 
3 to 4 inches. Pkt. 15c 
*926 MIDGET DOUBLE MIXED. An 
attractive double form. Pkt. 25c 
*927 INDIAN CARPET. 5 to 6 inches high. 
Large auricula-eyed forms with zones of 
red, scarlet, pink, and also a great number 
of selfs, such as crimson, scarlet, pink and 
white. Pkt. 15c 
SWEET ROCKET (Evening-Scented Stock). 
Fragrant flower heads growing 2 to 3 feet 
high, somewhat resembling perennial 
phlox. Excellent for borders and partially 
shaded places. 
918 White. 
919 Mixed. 
928 TRITOMA Hybrida (Red Hot Poker 
or Torch Lily). The introduction of new, 
continuous-flowering Tritomas has given 
them a prominent place among hardy 
bedding plants. It is not generally known 
that they are readily grown from seed. 
Many flower the first year 1f sown early. 
For tmmediate results plants are preferable, 
but raising them from seed is_ highly 
interesting. Pkt. 15c 
VERONICA (Speedwell). Hardy perennials 
suitable for the border and rock garden. 
Of easy culture, thriving in any good soil. 
Cut back all faded flowers to promote new 
growth and additional blooms. 
*929 Spicata. An elegant border plant 
growing 14 feet high and producing long 
spikes of bright blue flowers in June and 
July. Pkt. 15c 
VIOLA CORNUTA (Tufted Pansies). A 
tufted plant of strong growth, bearing a 
profusion of faintly scented flowers the 
size of small Pansies. Valuable for the 
border or rock garden. Grows in sun or 
half shade, 5 to 8 inches high. If the plants 
are sheared several times during the season 
so that the flowers do not go to seed, they 
will bloom from [ate April until frost. 
Pkt. 15c 
Pkt. 15c 
*930 Cornuta Mixed. A mixture including 
all shades. Pkt. 25c 
*§931 LARGE-FLOWERING VIOLAS, 
Mixed. Pkt. 35c 
932 WILD FLOWER SEED. A blend of 
over 100 different wild flowers of the world. 
It will delight and surprise you. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00; 141b. $3.75; lb. $14.00 
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