We consider these 4 New Lythrum the finest varieties we have seen. All come 
from Canada, 3 of them from the great Canadian Experimental Station at 
Morden, Manitoba, the other from Canada’s plant genius, Dr. F. L. Skinner 
\ of Dropmore, Manitoba. The Lythrum is one of our best perennials. It is so 
_ easy to grow in all sections of the country, not particular as to soil as it thrives 
_ in even the poorest ground. Perfectly hardy, it will come up year after year 
with more and more spikes covered with bright, colorful flowers. The plants 
| themselves are attractive, so neat and shapely and with an abundance of glossy, 
' dark green foliage which becomes a fascinating reddish-purple in the fall. 
Lythrum are perfect as backgrounds for low growing perennials or planted in 
| groups with other tall growing perennials. ALL VARIETIES OF LYTHRUM 
J WE SELL, WILL BLOOM THIS SUMMER. They bloom right through 
summer’s heat when flowers are so welcome, starting in early July and con- 
tinuously until September. Plant several of these new, improved, superior 
Lythrum this spring. POSTPAID. 
M 207 Lythrum, Morden Rose. Introduced Spring 1955 and considered by 
many experts as the best of all Lythrum. The flowers are a rich rose-red. 
Grows 3% to 4 feet tall and blooms profusely. Each 65c, 3 for $1.65 
M 203 Lythrum, Morden Gleam. This is the nearest red of all Lythrum, 
a bright gleaming carmine. Makes a handsome plant 314 to 4 feet tall. 
Each 60c, 3 for $1.45 
M 202 Lythrum, Morden Pink. The most popular variety planted in Amer- 
ica. Makes a bushy plant 3 feet tall completely covered with bright pink flow- 
ers from June into September. Each 60c, 3 for $1.45 
M 201 Lythrum, Dropmore Purple. Without special attention it will come 
up year after year producing more and more spikes covered with lovely rosy- 
purple flowers. Grows 3 feet tall. Each 60c, 3 for $1.45 
MM 205 1 Each of 4 Lythrum Above for only $1.85 Postpaid 
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Dianthus Pinifolius, The Pin Cushion Plant 
DIANTHUS PINIFOLIUS, 
The Pin Cushion Plant, New for 1956 
M 118 One of the most unique plants in America. It grows only 3 inches tall and 
up to 18 inches wide. The grass-type foliage is very narrow, a rich deep green 
and in mild winters stays green all winter. Perfect in rock gardens, for edging 
and borders. Thrives in sun or part shade. Blooms in early spring. Hardy, easy 
to grow. We send you growing potted plants which develop rapidly and in a few 
weeks will delight you with their perfect round form. This unusual perennial 
is offered by us for the first time this spring. Each 60c, 3 for $1.50 Postpaid 
NEW ACHILLEA for 1956 
M 21 Emerald Isle Achillea (Millifolium). These are grown from cuttings 
from one selected plant, which was chosen because of its perfect form and col- 
or. Develops into a rounded plant 12 to 15 inches tall which produces white 
flowers on long stems during the summer. But the real beauty of this plant 
is its habit of growth, and the rich green coloring of its fern-like foliage. In 
fact it closely resembles a fern, but, unlike a fern, it will thrive right out in 
the sun, even in dry locations. It will also live in partial shade. Ideal for 
symmetrical borders. Stays green late in the fall, even into winter. Very hardy 
and easy to grow. Each 75c, 3 for $1.95 Postpaid 
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Morden Rose Lythrum 
MORDEN LYTHRUM SPECIAL 
1 Morden Rose 
1 Morden Gleam 1 Morden Pink 
MM 198 All 3 for $1.45 Postpaid 
PERENNIAL 
“ SWEET PEAS 
(Lathyrus) have long been 
a favorite of many flower 
lovers. The vine-type 
plants with their delight- 
ful flowers during July and 
August are marvelous for 
porches, trailing over 
banks, caves, trellis and 
fences. The flowers are 
larger than the annual 
sweet peas and are fine for 
cutting. The stems die 
down over winter and vig- 
orous new growth comes 
from the roots each spring. 
Your choice, POSTPAID. 
Your Choice of Colors 
M 283 Pink M 284 Red 
M 285 White 
Each 35c, 3 for $1.00 
MM 286 One Each 
Above 3 Colors for 
Perennial Sweet Pea 
PERENNIAL SWEET PEAS 
Mixed Colors 
MM 287 4 for $1.00 
Achillea, Emerald Isle, below 
