+Commander Koehl—Dark blood-red. Large clusters of strong, 
tall stems. Individual flowers large, keeping their color in 
heat and rain. Flowering July and August, 214 feet high. 
+Daily Sketch—Light salmon-pink with crimson-rose eye. 
Trusses of exceptional size. 34% feet tall, a rugged grower. 
An outstanding novelty flowering in August and September. 
+Flash—Vivid crimson appearing in July and August. 3 feet 
tall, for a spot of brilliant color in the border. 
+*Leo Schlageter—Flaming scarlet blooms class this as the 
finest red phlox today. A vigorous grower, attaining a height 
of 3 to 4 feet. Magnificent spectacle in June and July. 
+*Lillian—Soft pink with a pale blue eye in July and August 
on 3 foot plants. Very delicate coloring. ; * 
+*Mary Louise—Choicest pure white with individual florets 
larger than a 50 cent piece. 242 to 3 feet tall, blooms in 
August and September. Profuse bloomer with clean foliage. 
A queen among phlox. 
+*Meis Copijn—Clear pink with carmine eye. Massive trusses 
of flowers in August and September. 2% feet tall, extremely 
neat, erect habit. 
+*Miss Lingard—An early-flowering variety beginning in May 
and continuing till frost. Pale pink in the early season and 
later pure white. 2 feet high, a long time favorite. 
Leo Schlageter 
+*Progress—Charming light blue with deeper purple-blue eyes. 
Individual florets 112 to 2 inches in August and September 
and rich, dark green leaves. Generally considered the best 
__blue variety, 2% feet tall. 
**“Purple Heart—Brilliant deep blue-purple with deeper eye. 
me. feet tall, an August to September bloomer of vigorous 
abit. 
**Salmon Glow—Vivid flame-pink with salmon shades, soft- 
ened with lilac and white tints at the center, the general 
over-all effect being salmon. Extremely profuse bloomer, 2 
to 3 feet high, flowers from July to frost. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
Price: 75c per plant, $7.50 per dozen, 
$60.00 per 100, except where noted. 
Varieties starred (*) are suitable for Rock Gardens. 
Varieties daggered (7+) are suitable for Cut Flowers. 
+*Sir John Falstaff—A new giant introduction. Unquestionably 
the most outstanding variety weve seen. Rich, luminous 
salmon pink with individual flowers 1% inches in diameter 
in massive trusses. Robust, vigorous plant, 2 to 3 feet tall, 
flowering June to September. Price: $1.00 each, $10.00 per 
dozen. 
+*Snowcap—Snowy white trusses of large florets appearing in 
August and September. 2 to 3 feet high, strong stems and 
disease resistant foliage. 
+*Spitfire—Sparkling, vibrant orangey blooms of outstandingly 
large size appear in August and September on 242 foot 
plants. A daring color and one of the best varieties. 
+*Thor—Deep salmon-pink with scarlet glow which blooms in 
August and September. 2 feet tall, a lively addition to the 
border. 
+*Tigress—Coral red with golden sheen in August and Sep- 
tember, 24% feet tall. A glorious color accent for any garden. 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower) 
A hardy, neat grower long recommended for the perennial 
border to extend the Campanula season. Lovely combined 
with Lilium Henryi. Suited to sun or shade, plant in spring 
or fall, 8 inches apart. 
+*Grandiflorum—Deep blue bell-shaped flowers, 1% feet tall, 
perfect for the border, flowering in June. 
+*Grandiflorum Album—Pure white form, 1% feet tall, per- 
fect to combine with the blues. 
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder) 
A neat, easy-to-grow, perennial particularly suited to a nar- 
row border in sun, semi-shade, or full shade. The drooping 
flowers and feather-shaped leaves make it an attractive addi- 
tion to any garden. 
“Blue Pearl—Baby blue flowers in April and finely-cut, deep 
green foliage throughout the season. Attains a height of 9 
inches which suits it to a rockery as well as the front border. 
PRIMULA (Primrose) 
Little gems for the rock garden or front border which prefer 
partial shade. Thrive in damp, shady sites. Plant in early 
spring or early fall, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
Colossal Strain—Yellow and bronzy red blooms appear in early 
May on 9 inch plants. A bright spot of early color for the 
border or rockery. 
SPIREAS (Meadowsweet) 
Very showy plant, either planted in isolated clumps or inter- 
mingled with other herbaceous plants in the hardy border. 
They thrive well in any rich garden soil, but prefer damp 
positions. Very decorative with beautiful spikes of flower. 
+Fanal— Beautiful feathery sprays of brilliant red. Easy to grow 
hardy variety that likes plenty of moisture as well as good 
rich soil. In bloom throughout May and June with flowering 
stalks about 15 inches. Where a red border plant is wanted, 
we strongly recommend this Spirea. Height, 2% feet. 
+*Gloria Superba—1'% feet tall, deep pink variety blooming in 
June. Suited to either sun or semi-shaded areas. 
STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) 
A charming border plant which prefers a sunny, sheltered 
location. A worthy addition to any border, not bothered by 
insects. Plant in early spring or early fall, 6 inches apart. 
+*Blue Moon—S to 6 inches, blue, China aster-like blooms 
appear from June to September on plants 1% to 2 feet tall. 
Of easy culture and perfectly hardy. 
+*VERONICA (Speedwell) 
A must for the border which provides lovely spikes of blue 
flowers, perfect for cutting. Plant in spring or fall, 6. to 8 
inches apart. 
+Blue Spire—Beautiful blue flowers appear in July and August 
on 2 foot plants. Bushy. upright habit. Lovely in bouquets. 
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