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Morden Rose Lythrum 
COREOPSIS, Golden Shower 
M 89 This is one of our best hardy new perennials. 
The bright yellow star-like flowers, 1 to 11% inches 
across, are produced for many weeks right through 
the hottest summer weather. The bright green, 
feathery foliage is attractive in itself. Makes a neat, 
bushy plant 24 to 30 inches tall that will brighten 
up a dull corner or add color to a border. Does well 
in full sun or part shade, in ordinary garden soil. 
, Each 50c, 3 for $1.25, Postpaid 
©Coreopsis, Golden Shower, below 
cover. 
Vinca Minor 
M 259 Vinca Minor (Periwinkle). Pic- 
tured at right, actual size flowers. This 
is an improved strain with more and 
larger flowers. It is our best ground 
Glossy foliage stays green, sum- 
mer and winter. A profusion of bright 
blue flowers in early summer. Fine for 
covering banks and bare spots. Thrives 
in full shade, even under trees where 
grass will not thrive. Excellent for edg- 
ing and borders. We send you 4 divi- 
sions in a bunch. Plant these divisions 4 
inches apart and in a year or two you 
will have a solid carpet of green. Postpaid. 
Bunch, Each 40c, 4 for $1.25, 
All Perennials Are Shipped Postpaid 
Wrapped in Polyethylene, a New Material 
Which Assures Arrival in Perfect Condition 
y/ 955 Morden Rese Lu thrum 
M 207 Lythrum, Morden Rose. The newest of the world famous Lythrums from the 
great Canadian Experimental Station at Morden, Manitoba. Introduced this spring, 
Morden Rose is a new color, a rich rose-red. Dr. W. R. Leslie, Superintendent at Morden, 
and one of the world’s greatest Horticulturists, considers this the best of all Lythrums. 
Blooms right through summer’s heat, July to September. Even when not in bloom the 
plant itself is attractive because of its neat, shapely form and abundance of glossy, dark 
green foliage. Leaves turn rich reddish-purple in the fall. Grows 3% to 4 feet tall. Per- 
fectly hardy, easy to grow, thrives North, South, East and West. Will be sold by the 
million as soon as enough are available. 
Each 75c, 3 for $1.75, Postpaid 
M 203 Lythrum, Morden Gleam. [ntro- 
duced spring 1953 by the Experiment Sta- 
tion, Morden, Manitoba, Canada. This is 
the nearest red of all Lythrums, a bright 
gleaming carmine. Blooms continuously 
for weeks July to September. Grows 314 
to 4 feet tall. The green foliage turns red- 
dish-purple in the fall. Extremely hardy, 
easy to grow everywhere, North, South, 
Kast and West. Postpaid. 
Each 60c, 3 for $1.45 
MORDEN SPECIAL 
MM 198 
1 Morden Rose 
1 Morden Gleam 
Both for $1.15 Postpaid 
Penstemon, ROSE ELF 
M 235 Penstemon, Rose Elf. One of the 
finest new perennials. A healthy plant with 
rich green foliage, then in June, July and 
August, it produces such an abundance of 
the lovely coral-pink flowers on graceful 
spikes 2 to 3 feet tall. You will love them 
in the garden and they are fine for cutting. 
Prefers a sunny spot but will grow in par- rl 
tial shade. Postpaid. Penstemon, Rose Elf 
Each 50c, 3 for $1.35 
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Below, Vinca Minor, grows in full shade 
12 for $3.45 
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