Rudbeckia, The King 
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. 
Goldsturm Each 89c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Developed in Europe during the war where it is extremely popular. The 
large, deep yellow daisy-like flowers often 3 to 4 inches across have a 
handsome bronzy black cone in the center. They are produced in the 
greatest abundance on nicely branched stems, blooming throughout 
July, August and September. Here is a plant which is not bothered by 
insects, heat or drought and is hardy anywhere; requires practically no 
care. A fine new addition to the summer blooming hardy plants. 
The King Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
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. Insect free, 
Oe 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 estabilshed plant will 
produce from 10. to 15 fine spikes, never failing regardless of weather. 
Hardy as an Oak, 
Scabiosa Caucasica, Isaac House Hybrids 
Thalictrum Aquilegifolium 
SALVIA - Meadow Sage or Clary 
Showy, hardy plants of medium growth and of easy cultivation in sunny 
borders. The flowers are borne in spikes, racemes or panicles; and are 
very attractive during the summer and autumn months. ‘ 
Culture. Those listed will thrive in good, ordinary soil in sunny positions, 
are best grown in masses in the larger borders. Plant in autumn or 
early spring, 10 inches apart; divide and replant every third year. 
Pitcheri Each 80c. Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
Similar to Azurea, but of more branching habit; large flowers of a rich 
gentian-blue color, and one of the most admired plants by the many 
visitors to cur nurseries during the early autumn. 3 to 4 feet. 
Vatican Variety (Sclerea) 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
This stately and beautiful Salvia came to us from the Vatican Gardens 
in Rome, where it is used in great masses for ‘‘cool’’ effects. The plants 
have woolly silvery green leaves of considerable beauty. The flower 
stalks are 3 feet tall and covered with showy whorls of lavender-pink 
and white iridescent flowers which create a delightful cool, yet colorful 
effect. In bloom all summer from mid-June until early October. 
SEDUM - Stonecrop 
A genus of plants which vary in habit from dwarf, creeping plants to 
those of larger growth, as Spectabile, which grows about 2 feet high. 
Some are evergreen and others of deciduous growth. The dwarf kinds do 
well as edgings to borders or in rock gardens. Others are suitable for 
grouping in the border. 
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. 
2% Acre Each 70c, Three $1.70, Doz. $5.50, 100 $25.00 
(Golden Moss.) Much used for covering graves; foliage green, flowers 
bright yellow; prostrate and slowly spreading. : 
Pluricaule, Rose Carpet Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
A completely dwarf Sedum of spreading habit, not unlike S. Sieboldi. 
In late summer it is covered completely with lavender-pink flowers 
making a colorful carpet. The foliage is silvery gray-green. One of the 
fine new Sedum varieties. 
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 pot plant, easily cared for in the house and forces readily. 
The loveliest of all the Sedums. There is no doubt about it. 
Spathulifolium, Capablanca Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75 
This variety we received recently from England and it is one of the 
nicest of Sedums. Low growing and slowly spreading, its blue-green 
rosette-like leaf clusters create a fine effect. During May and early 
June the plants are covered with bright yellow flowers. A fine and 
orderly variety. 
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 silver ray-green foliage. One of 
the best tall growing varieties. Yea : 
Spectabile Carneum Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A handsome brilliantly colored Sedum. Well grown flower heads often 
are 10 inches in diameter and colored deep crimson-red which con- 
trasts_well with silvery gray-green leaves. Height about 12 to 15 in. 
tall. This and Brilliant are both excellent subjects for tubs or porches 
or steps. They do not mind going without water for weeks and will 
live over winter outside without care or protection. 3 plants to a tub 
makes a fine show. 
*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. 
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