SPIRAEA ASTILBE 
SPIRAEA—Astilbe 
Choice plants for shade or partial shade in a cool moist 
position, especially lovely growing among ferns. 
Betsy Cuperius—Fine spikes of pink and cream. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
“chinensis pumila—Very dwarf sort with absurdly large heads 
of blue-toned deep rose flowers. 8”. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
Deutschland—A lovely pure white. 2’. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
Fanal—A new vivid, brilliant red. This novelty is in a class by 
itself for bold color effect. 95c¢ each; 3 for $2.65; doz. $9.50 
Fever—New. A spectacular bright fiery red, even brighter 
than the famous Fanal. $1.10 each; 3 for $2.95; doz. $11.00 
Gloria Supreme—Brilliant rose-pink. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
Juno—Intense deep purplish rose. Very large heads on tall 
stems. 85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
One each of the 7 Astilbes $5.65 
SPIRAEA (Spy-ree’-a)—Meadow Sweet 
Delightful herbaceous plants for a moist situation in sun or 
shade forming large clumps with many stalks of feathery 
fragrant flowers in broad loosely built heads. One of the 
“must haves.” 
aruncus—Graceful plumes of lacelike, creamy-white flowers 
in large spires on strong canes 4’ tall. The large pinnate 
leaves are very ornamental all season. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
*filipendula hexapetala—Deep green fern-like foliage forming 
a 4” mat with slender wiry stems 15” tall of deep cream 
flowers showing a pink reverse. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
*filipendula fl. pl_—A little more dwarf than the above and very 
double flowers. A well established clump in full bloom is 
one of the daintiest things imaginable. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
palmata elegans—An exquisite shade of glowing, deep salmon- 
pink flowers in large branching heads freely produced on 
4’ stalks. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
ulmaria fl. pl.—Immense heads of wonderfully fragrant cream- 
colored double flowers on strong 4’ canes, scenting the 
whole garden in July. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $6.50 
venusta (Martha Washington Plume)—Delightful rosy car- 
mine flowers in well formed 10” heads blooming between 
palmata and ulmaria make this a most desirable border 
plant. 4’. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $7.50 
One each of 6 Spiraeas $3.85 
os All plants listed in this section may be planted either spring or fall 
SCABIOSA (Ska-be-oh’-sa)—Pincushion Flower 
Very hardy plants for sunny border furnishing an abun- 
dance of very long stemmed cut flowers. 
Blue Snowflake—A novelty of unusual merit having flowers 
of exceptional size and substance. Immense soft blue with 
delicate pink anthers. True stock from division. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; doz. $6.50 
caucasica alba—A charming snow white “Blue Bonnet” that 
is perfect for cutting and arrangements. July to October. 
65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
Isaac House Hybrids—These charming Blue Bonnets are a 
lovely shade of soft deep lavender-blue. Large flowers all 
season. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
pennsylvanica (syn. Cephalaria tatarica)—Large golden yel- — 
low flowers quite similar to the above but borne on branch- 
ing plants 4’ tall. Will cut with 15” stems. Superb keep- 
ing quality. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
One each of the 4 Scabiosas $2.50 
SHASTA DAISY—See Chrysanthemum Maximum 
SANGUINARIA (San-gui-nair’-i-a)—Bliood Root 
A choice little native for a shady spot delighting in cool 
moist leaf mold. 
*canadensis—Glistening pure white, waxy flowers, an inch 
across on 4” stems in very early spring followed by large 
-glaucous blue-green leaves. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
STATICE (Stat’-i-see)—Sea Lavender 
A most useful plant for airy effects in the border and bou- 
quets. Will grow and slowly increase for many years in any 
good garden soil in sun or partial shade. 
*latifolia—From a rosette of large basal leaves springs an im- 
mense head often 144’ high and 2’ across of many branched 
wiry little stems terminating in countless bright blue- 
purple flowers. May be dried as well as used for fresh cut 
flowers. 65c each; 3 for $1.65; doz. $5.50 
TRITOMA (Tri-toh-ma)—Torch Lily 
At last we have winter hardy hybrids of this superb per- 
ennial. These new hybrids are not only hardy but bloom 
early and long, furnishing magnificent flowers for cutting 
all season as well as forming one of the most spectacular 
garden pictures. They prefer full sun with plenty of mois- 
ture. A well developed clump is a sight worth while. High- 
light your garden with these new border gems. 
Alcazar—A deeper orange-red than is ordinarily found in 
Tritomas. Tall, stately, straight spikes on healthy foliaged 
plants that produce regularly all summer if kept cut. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.50 
Earliest of All— Magnificent coral-rose flowers, full and 
plump on strong 30” stems. A well established clump is a 
handsome sight. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.25 
Goldmine—Striking yellow, shaded bronzy copper. Form 
bold clumps and furnish glorious cut flowers from July 
to frost. Wonderful garden effect. 
85c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $8.50 
Primrose Beauty—Lovely arching spikes of spotless prim- 
rose-yellow form a charming picture in early summer. 30”. 
90c each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.00 
Red and Gold—Sturdy spikes of pure cream yellow topped — 
with rich bright red. 30”. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.50 
Rosea Superba—A most unusual combination of colors. Lower 
two-thirds of flower head is cold, clear white and the upper 
third is a lovely pinkish rosy red. Very free flowering all 
summer and fall. 3’. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.25 
Summer Sunshine—Bold attractive plants and sturdy flame- 
red Flower heads in profusion all season. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.25 
White Giant—Magnificent creamy white blooms all season. 
A regal giant of excellent quality. 3’. 
$1.00 each; 3 for $2.25; doz. $7.25 | 
One each of the 8 Tritomas $7.25 
