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PYRETHRUM 
PYRETHRUM . Painted Daisy 
For cut-flower use Pyrethrums are very de- 
sirable, for they last longer in water than most 
other flowers. They begin to bloom in June, 
and their attractive appearance both indoors 
and in the garden makes them top favorites. 
They grow best in a sunny location in good 
garden soil. Height 18 to 24 inches. 
Roseum. These plants include all colors from 
tdeep red to various shades of rose to pure 
white. 21 ft. May, June. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.50. 
SALVIA .- Sage 
Nemorosa superba, Improved. Violet Sage. 
tThe flower-spikes are a lovely dark violet-blue 
with a maroon calyx and are carried well above 
the foliage. They bloom all summer, when 
blue in the perennial border is always needed. 
This rare variety has been counted among 
the best twelve perennials. 2 to 3 ft. June to 
Aug. 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50. 
Pratensis. Meadow Sage. Very attractive, 
tdeep blue flowers on 2-foot spikes. June, July. 
3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
SANTOLINA 
Incana. Lavender-Cotton. Dwarf evergreen 
perennial growing about 114 feet high. Silvery 
white foliage. Small yellow flowers in July. 
Fine for edging. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50; 100 
for $40.00. 
SCABIOSA . Pincushion-Flower 
Caucasica. Isaac House Strain. A hand- 
tsome, hardy plant that should be grown by 
everyone. Beautiful soft lilac flowers. Vig- 
orous grower. 2 ft. June to Aug. 3 for $1.75; 
10 for $5.25. 
SEDUM .- Stonecrop 
This interesting and useful family of plants in 
general has thick glaucous leaves. They are very 
hardy and remarkably drought resistant. They 
are fine for edging or the herbaceous border. 
Good in either sun or semi-shade. 
Acre. Bright yellow flowers. Prostrate and 
x%&spreading. Fine for rockery or wall garden. 
2to3in. May to July. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
Sieboldi. The miniature of Spectabile and by 
xfar the most useful and interesting of all 
sedum. 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50. 
Spectabile, Brilliamt. A deep rosy crimson 
variation of the above. 1 ft. Aug., Sept. 3 for 
$1.75; 10 for $5.25. 
STATICE 
Latifolia. Sea-Lavender. A very fine plant 
jfor either rockery or border. Fine panicles, 
covered with a profusion of small blue flowers. 
Good for cutting and drying. 2 ft. Aug., 
Sept. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
STOKESIA 
Cyanea superba. A greatly improved Corn- 
tflower Aster with the finest sky-blue flowers 
averaging 3 to 4 inches across. It is easy to 
grow and therefore is especially valuable 
when good blue flowers in the border are 
scarce. Beginning to bloom in July, it 
continues throughout summer until early 
October. Very hardy and free of all pests. 
75 cts. each; 3 for $2.00. 
SPIRAEA 
Ulmaria plena. Double creamy white, feathery 
flowers on 3-foot stems. Long-lasting cut- 
flowers. Early summer. 3 for $1.50; 10 for 
$4.50. 
Venusta magnifica. Martha Washington 
jPlume. One of the most beautiful of all 
herbaceous Spireas—a new and superior 
form of S. venusta for the border, not 
bothered with mildew, and growing 3 to 4 
feet high in ordinary garden soil. Flowers 
deep rose, much larger than the common 
Venusta. Extremely hardy in cold climates 
and does well in full sun or partial shade; 
plant about 114 feet apart each way. This 
variety is well named, as Venusta means 
“resembling the goddess Venus.” 75 cts. 
each; 3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50. 
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SPIREA venusta magnifica. 3 for $2.00 
TEUCRIUM - Germander 
Chamedrys. Compact bushes with small, 
tspiny, dark green leaves surmounted by spikes 
of lavender-pink. Practically evergreen, it may 
be clipped to any desired height. 1 ft. July, 
Aug. 10 for $3.50; 25 for $7.50; 100 for $25.00. 
TRITOMA . Torch-Lily 
NEW AND IMPROVED TRITOMA 
HYBRIDS 
Bright shades of yellow and orange not 
heretofore produced in the Tritoma family. 
They also cover a wider bloom season than 
the older varieties. 
Goldmine. Coppery gold spikes 214 feet 
thigh. Flowers freely from August to Octo- 
ber. 
Robustus. A very heavy flower-spike of 
tyellow with red tip. Very floriferous. 
Vanilla. Dwarf, free-flowering, clear pale 
tyellow. Produces numerous 2-foot spikes 
and has grass-like foliage. June. 
All Tritoma Hybrids: $1.00 each; 3 of 
ee vay, for $2.50; 10 of one variety for 
; - TRITOMA HYBRIDS 
VERONICA .- Speedwell 
Blue Spire. Deep rich blue spikes on a bushy 
plant with an extremely long flowering period. 
ite 
Rupestris. A fine trailing plant for the rockery 
xor slope. Makes a carpet of leaves; brilliant 
blue flowers. May. 
Rupestris alba. Same as above, but white 
% flowers. 
All Veronicas: 3 of one variety for $1.75; 
10 of one variety for $5.25 
VINCA .- Periwinkle 
A highly recommended evergreen trailer that 
is fine for covering graves, terraces, banks, 
alongside walks, or in the foreground of founda- 
tion plantings. All Vincas in 3-inch pots. Not 
Prepaid. Offered Express Collect only. 
Minor. Lilac-blue flower. 3 in. April, May. 
% 10 for $3.25; 25 for $6.75; 100 for $22.00. 
Minor, Bowles’ Variety. This is an improve- 
x%&ment over the old V. minor, having richer 
foliage and larger, deeper blue flowers. It 
blooms profusely in early spring and again in 
the fall. 3 in. April, Oct. 10 for $3.50; 25 for 
$7.25; 100 for $25.00. 
VIOLETS 
Viola odorata 
A cool, damp, shady place suits Violets best. 
Here they will bloom freely and come back year 
after year. 
Gov. Herrick. Large; clear blue. 3 to 6 in. Apr. 
%to June. 
Pilkington. A new dark purple with stems of 
% good length. 
Rosina. An outstanding gem for the rock- 
x garden or along the garden path. The sweet 
fragrance is very noticeable. Covered with 
old-rose-colored flowers in the spring and 
again in the fall as the weather turns 
cooler. Very vigorous. 6 in. April to Oct. 
3 for $2.00; 10 for $5.50. 
Royal Robe. The blossoms are fragrant and 
¥xopen out flat like a pansy or viola. 
Snow Queen. White with a small inconspicuous 
% lavender heart. 
All Violets: 3 of one variety for $1.75; 10 of 
one variety for $5.25, except where noted 
YUCCA - Adams Needle 
{Filamentosa. One or two of these plants in the 
border will be most effective. The immense, 
pyramidal clusters of creamy flowers on spikes 
4 to 6 feet tall are outstanding. The foliage 
is evergreen. 85 cts. each; 3 for $1.75. 
