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 those 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. 
POLY ANTHUS - 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 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, mouve, 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. 
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. 
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. 
RUDBECKIA - Coneflower 
Hardy, free-flowering and easily grown perennials, somewhat akin to the 
Sunflowers in habit. Excellent and showy plants for sunny or partially 
shaded borders, and for yielding flowers for cutting. 
Culture: Ordinary soil in sun, or shade. Can be grown singly or in groups. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 12 to 15 inches apart. Divide and replant 
every third year. 
The King Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
It bears its large, starlike, deep crimson-red flowers nobly on stiff stems. 
An established clump will produce from 10 to 20 fine spikes, never 
failing, no matter how hot or dry it may be. From half-open-buds to 
the orange-brown seed pod, the plant is always attractive. lsect free, 
nc bothered by weather, easily grown, almost indestructible. “Height 
feet. ‘ 
White Lustre Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
A beautiful stately plant with large, pure white, starlike flowers, the 
cones of which have a delightful metallic lustre not unlike old brass and 
old copper mixed. The stems are stiff, 3 feet high; foliage clean and 
insect free, never bothered by hot or dry weather and just about grows 
anywhere as long as the location is sunny. An established plant will 
produce from 10 to 15 fine spikes, never failing regardless of weather. 
Hardy as an Oak. 
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SCABIOSA - Scabious or Pincushion Flower 
Charming perennials for border culture and for cut flowers. The Scabiosa 
caucasica are particularly valuable for the latter purpose, as its large, 
showy, blue or white flowers are borne on long stems. The species are of 
easy culture, and desirable to grow in sunny borders. jah 
Culture. All will thrive in well drained, good, ordinary soil, which is not 
heavy or damp. Cold and damp is fatal to these plants. An ideal soil for 
them is a sandy loam. Plant in early autumn or early spring. The plants 
are best in groups of three or more. Plant about 8 inches apart. A. full 
sunny position is essential. 
Caucasica, Isaac House Hybrids 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
(Blue Bonnet). Their lovely flowers are a soft and charming shade of 
lavender; commences to bloom in June, throwing stems 18 to 24 inches 
high until September. 
Clive Greves Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A magnificent English variety producing large violet-blue flowers in 
profusion. Superb for cutting as it grows stems 3 feet tall, richly cov- 
ered with blooms from July to the end of October. 
Caucasica, Miss Willmott Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
Large and beautifully formed snow-white flowers from July to October. 
Grows to a height of 2 feet. It is a beautiful variety for cutting and 
an exceptionally fine garden plant. One of the favorite white flowers 
of English gardens. 
SEDUM .- Stonecrop 
Culture. Ordinary soil and dry, sunny borders or dry, sunny places in the 
rock garden will suit all. Spectabile, indeed, will also thrive in shade. 
Plant in autumn or spring, 4 to 8 inches apart. 
*Sieboldi Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Round, thick, silvery gray leaves with faint reddish margin all summer. 
Bright pink flowers follow in the fall, from September until frost. It is 
also a good pet plant, easily cared for in the house and forces readily. 
The loveliest of all the Sedums. There is no doubt about it. 
*Spurium, Dragon’s Blood Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65 
A new Sedum which will surely become popular. The buds and stems 
are bronzy red, deep bright carmine-red in flower and dark crimson 
when finished. The plants are completely covered with blooms dur- 
ing July, August and September. The general effect and contrasts 
created by this Sedum are outstanding. A fine novelty that should 
go into all rock and wall gardens. 
Spectabile “Brilliant”? Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
Rich amaranth-red flowers often 8 inches in diameter. Grows about 
10 to 12 inches tall, with handsome silvery gray-green foliage. One of 
the best. 
SHASTA DAISY (See Chrysanthemum Maximum, page 59) 
SPIRAEA - Astilbe 
Deutschland Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $7.50 
A lovely pure white variety of strong growth and very free flowering. 
2-foot spikes. The best white grown. 
Fanal Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Doz. $7.50 
This brilliantly colored new Spiraea not only develops plants that are 
delightfully decorative, with their bronzy, divided foliage all season, 
but the flowers are the darkest in color of the family. Height of both 
plant and bloom spike is about 2 feet, at least a foot of which is a 
feathery spike of rich deep garnet which appears to be lightly dusted 
with tiny frost crystals. Bloom lasts over a long period during early 
summer, providing a vivid splash of unusual color in the border. 
Peach Blossom Each $1.10, Three $2.75, Dez. $7.50 
Conspicuously beautiful with dense, feathery plumes of brilliant pink. 
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