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 . 
Reynowtria 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 the 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. 
POLYANTHUS - 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, mauve, 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 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
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 $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
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 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
It bears its large, starlike, deep crimson-red flowers nobly on stiff stems. 
An estabilshed 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, 
ie bothered by weather, easily grown, almost indestructible. Height 
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SCABIOSA - Scabious or Pincushion Flower 
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Charmin rennials for border culture and for cut flowers. The Scabio 
eaucesica Bre particularly valuable for the latter purpose, as its BS, 
showy, blue or white flowers are borne on long stems. The species are 0 
easy culture, and desirable to grow in sunny borders. Rees : 
Culture. All will thrive in well drained, good, ordinary soil, which is no 
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 Fer iey 
are best in groups of three or more. Plant about 8 inches apart. A ful 
sunny position is essential. 
Caucasica, Isaac House Hybrids 
Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, LOD eae 
(Blue Bonnet). Their lovely flowers are a soft and charming shade o 
lavender, commences to bloom in June, throwing stems 18 to 24 inches 
high until September. 
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 @ beautfiul 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 orders 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. 
Cauticolum Each 95c, Three $2.35, Doz. $7.00 
A lovely low growing Sedum. Arching branches covered with fleshy 
gray-green small leaves, giving a fine effect throughout the summer. 
However, it is in the late autumn that it is at its best when the 
plants are covered with rose-red flower heads. We consider this one 
of the finest late fall flowering plants. Excellent, of course, in rock 
garden or rock wall. Height not over 4 inches. 
*Sieboldi Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $50.00 
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. 
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 60) 
SPIRAEA .- Astilbe 
Deutschland Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
A lovely pure white variety of strong growth and very free flowering. 
2-foot spikes. The best white grown. 
Fanal Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
This brilliantly colored new Spirea 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. 
Rheinland Each $1.00, Three $2.55, Doz. $7.25 
Conspicuously beautiful with dense, feathery plumes of brilliant pink. 
STATICE - Great Sea-Lavender 
The leathery, dark green leaves spring directly from the root stock 
and the flower stems are more or less twiggy, bearing their small flow- 
ers in much-bronched panicles. The flowers are useful for cutting for 
indoor decoration, also for drying for winter use. 
Culture. A sandy loam is essential to grow these plants well. A sunny 
position, too, is indispensable. Plant in autumn or spring, 6 inches apart. 
They show to the best advantage grown towards the front of the border. 
*Latifolia Each 75c, Three $1.80, Doz. $5.65, 100 $28.00 
A valuable plant either for the border or rockery; immense heads, fre- 
quently 11% feet high and 2 feet across, of purplish blue, minute flow- 
ers during July and August. These, if cut and dried, last in perfect 
condition for months. 
STOKESIA - Cornflower Aster; Stokes’ Aster 
A very handsome perennial, with China-Asterlike flowers, that appear 
late in the season, about September It prefers a warm, sheltered loca- 
tion. Should certainly be grown in all gardens since its flowers are most 
beautiful in form and color. 
Culture. Grow in a sunny, well drained border in sandy loam, 6 inches 
apart. Plant in March or early autumn. , 
Blue Moon Each 80c, Three $2.00, Doz. $5.75, 100 $30.00 
The immense light blue disclike flowers are 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 
growing on stiff 12- to 18-inch stems. In the foreground of the bor- 
der they make a picture not easily duplicated. Stokesia, Blue Moon, 
is a vigorous growing and free flowering variety of exceptional merit 
and distinction. It is perfectly hardy and has no insects bothering it. 
It is cf easy culture and flowers throughout the summer and autumn 
until stopped by hard frosts. A most worth-while addition to the 
hardy plant garden. 
TEUCRIUM - Germander (See page 105) 
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