Hardy Pereunials 
THYMUS citriodorus.* The well-known Lemon 
Thyme. A pretty, spreading plant for the 
rockery. The foliage is light green on stems of 
reddish green and has a pleasing lemon aroma. 
Short spikes of lavender flowers cover the plants 
in June and July. Plant in ordinary good soil 
in the rock-garden, terrace or walk. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. | oe 
Serpyllum* (Wild Thyme). ‘This tidy little plant 
is prized for its fragrant foliage and neat-growing 
habit. Flowers are pink, closely set along the 
creeping stems, and borne in June and July. 
Plant in sun or partial shade in any good loose, 
moist soil. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
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Serpyllum album.* White form of Serpyllum. 
A wonderful plant where a creeper is wanted. 
The foliage 1s always attractive and fragrant. 
Each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. PHLOX, Daily Sketch. See page 16 
TRITOMA, Early-flowering Hybrids (Red-Hot 
Poker). This strain of Tritoma is bred for 
hardiness. Flowers are produced almost all 
summer and are in various shades of orange 
andsalmon. Grows about 2 feetin height. Plant 
in average soil in sun or light shade. Each 40c; 
3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.50. 
TROLLIUS Ledebouri (Globe-Flower). This plant 
is unexcelled for its beauty. A magnificent va- 
riety with globe-shaped, bright yellow flowers 
borne on 18 to 20-inch stems in summer. Re- 
quires a rich soil in partial shade. Very pretty 
in the border. Perfectly hardy. Especially valu- 
able because 1t blooms late. Does best near water 
but is also easily grown in lowland gardens. 
Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
VALERIANA coccinea (Garden MHeliotrope). A 
nice plant for the low border. Rose-colored 
flowers are produced all summer on 12-inch 
stems. Attractive foliage. Does well in any good 
garden soil. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.50. 
PRIMULA veris (Cowslip). See page 17 
TRITOMA, Early-flowering Hybrids 
OAKFORD, ILLINOIS 19 
PLATYCODON grandiflorum Mariesi 
See page 17 
