from late June into August. Introduced in 1949. 
Firebird —— Unusually large, Foxglove-like flowers of rich 
ruby crimson on 18 to 24 inch stems. The top third of each 
plant is all flower from June until frost. A long lasting cut 
flower. 
PHLOX DECUSATA (Hardy Phlox) 
The following list is from our experience representative of 
the best in phlox, without duplication, as in large lists where 
many varieties are listed that are almost identically the same. 
Africa — Deep scarlet, compact trusses, tall, mid-season. 
B. Compte — Rich burgundy red. Strong grower, dwarf, 
late. 
Charles Curtis (True) — Rich cherry-red holdina well in 
the sun. Large heads of bloom. Husky grower. Best red to 
date. 75c. 
Caroline Vandenburg — A true lavender blue. Mid-season. 
Medium tall. 
Daily Sketch — Giant clusters with exceptionally large 
florets make this variety one of the most popular. Color is 
light salmon pink with a crimson eye. 
Eva Foerster — Bright salmon rose, white center, large 
trusses, dwarf, early. A must in any perennial garden. 
Flash —— scarlet red, medium, mid-season. One of the 
best bright reds. 
Lillian —— Clear rich cameo pink with big florets and large 
flower heads. A cool, clear, attractive color. Sturdy grower. 
Mary Louise — Large trusses of pure white flowers. Tall, 
late. One of the best phlox. 
Miss Lingard — Tall, early, white. An old time favorite. 
Rheinlander —— Good salmon pink with a red eye. An old 
timer that is still one of the best. 
Mrs. R. P. Struthers, Imp. — Orange red. Large florets, 
tall, mid-season. 
Leo Schlageter — Bright crimson scarlet with large clusters 
filled with big florets. Use this to highlight your border. 
Spitfire —- Huge salmon red giant clusters with big florets 
in an unfading shade. Clean foliage and a strong grower. 
Count Zeppelin — Pure white florets with nice vermillion 
red eye. Attractive color, good stems and foliage. 
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