MEDIUM AND TALL PERENNIALS FOR BORDER BACKGROUNDS 
(a) AstILBeE (Astilbe thunbergi). Blooms in early summer, An 
abundance of great feathery plumes of bloom well above the 
finely cut foliage. Easy to grow in any ordinary soil. Fine for 
sunny border or damp shady spot. Makes an excellent border 
with shrubs. Plant 2 ft. apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. 
91 GC 2527—FaNnaAL, Well-formed spikes of brilliant garnet-red. 
91 GC 2524—QueEEN ALEXANDER. Lovely soft pink blooms. 
91 GC 2526—FeEbERsEE. Brilliant shade of rich carmine-red. 
Prices OF ASTILBE. State Cat. No. Prepaid........... .. Each 90c 
91 GC 2528—AstiLBE GARDEN. Prepaid. 1 each of above 3. .$2.40 
Hisiscus. GIANT ROSEMALLOw (Hibiscus palustris). Blooms late 
summer and fall. One of the largest perennial flowers. Huge 
Hollyhock-like blooms—4 to 5 in. across. 15 to 25 blooms open at 
once. Large gray-green leaves. Dies back to ground in winter— 
‘grows from roots in spring. For sun or partial shade. Plant 3-4 ft. 
apart in rich, moist soil. Needs very little care. Hardy in all zones, 
‘but needs winter mulch protection in zones 8 and 9, 
91 GC 2369—Briuuiant. Clear brilliant red. 
91 GC 2370—Pinxk Princess. A lovely clear pink. 
91 GC 2371—Axtsino— White flower with pink eye. 
Prices OF Hisiscus. Prepaid. State Catalog Number... .2 for 80c 
91 GC 2372—Ganrpen. Includes 2 each of above 3.. All 6 for $2.10 
(¢) DousLeE Ho.ttyHock (Althaea rosea). Blooms early summer. 
For four full weeks 24 inches of flower stalk are covered with 
4-inch blooms—so double they look like small peonies. Large dull 
green leaves of rough texture. Plant 12-24 in. apart in full sun, 
and well drained soil. Hardy all zones. Protect in zones 8-9. 
91 GC 2375—SuwnseEt. Subtle shade of apricot yellow. 
91 GC 2373—Purp.e Kina. Large purple flowers. 
91 GC 2374—RED Biaze. Vivid scarlet blooms. 
Prices oF HoLLynocxs. State Cat. No. Prepaid.......... 2 for 80¢ 
91 GC 2376—Garpen. Prepaid. 2 each of above 3. . All 6 for $2.10 
(0) Mountain Lity (Yucca filamentosa). Blooms early summer. 
Flaunts scores of creamy white pendulous flowers like small 
mission bells from tall straight spikes, high above the stiff, sword 
shaped leaves. Needs good drainage, thrives in dry waterless 
places. Plant 2 to 3 ft. apart in full sun. Hardy zones | through 7. 
91 GC 2327—Shipped Prepdid............-.2000 weeeee 2 for 80c 
(E) LyTHruM (Lythrum salicaria). Blooms early summer till frost. 
Graceful flowers are closely set on 2-ft. spikes of tall plant.” 
Ideal for backgrountis, borders or mass planting. Thrives: well in 
moist shady borders or in open dry locations. Willowy foliage. Fine 
for cutting. Plant 2 ft. apart. Hardy in zones 1 through 8. 
91 GC 2332—Rosauie. Beautiful shade of rose pink. 
91 GC 2331—TuHe Beacon. Deep clear carmine-red. Presented 
Award of Merit. One of the most beautiful of all Lythrums.: 
PRICES OF ABOVE LYTHRUM. State Cat. No.. Prepaid...... 2 for 95c 
Harpy Sweet PEA (Lathyrus latifolius). Blooms from summer till 
fall. Multiple flowering strain — will bear as many as five big 
flowers on each stem. Fragrant. Will trail 4-5 ft. on fences and 
arbors. Plant 3 ft. apart in full sun. Hardy zones 1 through 7, 
91 GC 2324—Crimson Kina. Soft tone of rich red. 
91 GC 2325—RoseE Queen. A delicate shade of Pink. 
91 GC 2326—WuirTe Queen. A pure white variety. 
PRICES OF ABOVE SWEET PEAs. State Cat. No. Prepaid...... 2 for 80c 
91 GC 2323—Ganpen. Prepaid, 2 each of above 3.. All 6 for $1.95 
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LOW GROWING PERENNIALS 
(6) Pinks’ Ciove (Dianthus plumarius). Scoticus Strain, Blooms 
throughout summer and early fall. Old fashioned favorites. 
Delightful fringed flowers 2 inches across, bear the rich, spicy 
scent of clove. Thrives in dry, sunny position and in any ordi- 
nary, well drained soil, especially well in limed soil. Plant 8 
inches apart. Mixture of pink, white and rose, includes some 
double varieties. No color choice. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GC-2329—Shipped Prepdid.......0..cesecrsecers 2 for 70c _ 
(H) CREEPING PHLOXx (Phlox subulata). Blooms in late spring. 
Dwarf spreading plant with small moss-like leaves forming . 
a dense mat. Good ground cover or edging. Plant 12 in. apart © 
in rich well drained soil and in full sun. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GC 2367—Ros.Ea. Clear brilliant pink. 
91 GC 2365—Buve Hitts. Beautiful lavender blue. 
91 GC 2366—Crimson Beauty. Largest of the red types. 
91 GC 2368—Ear.y SNOWFLAKE. Forms a blanket of white. 
PRICES OF CREEPING PHLOox. Prepaid. State Cat. No....2for85c 
91 GC 2364—PuHLox GanbEN. Prepaid. 1 each of above. All 4 $1.50 
Forcet-Me-Not, Basy BLue Eyes (Myosotis scorpioides). 
Blooms from spring until fall. One of the largest Forget-Me-Not 
varieties. A cheerful carpet of dainty blue flowers with white eye 
in small tight clusters with dark foliage. Blooms freely. Thrives 
best in cool, moist, partially shaded place. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Hardy in all zones, but protect with mulch in zones 7 through 9.. 
91 GC 2317—Shipped Prepaid......... Se ee ere ----2 for 75¢ 
® VioLETs (Viola odorata). Bloom in spring and sometimes _ 
again in early winter. Sweetly fragrant. Grand for cutting. 
Good ground cover. Grow luxuriantly in any moist, partly shad- ; 
ed soil. Require little care. Plant 12 in. apart. Hardy in all zones. 
91 GC 2576—Royat Rose. One of the loveliest varieties—its blos- 
soms of deep, rich violet-blue rival pansies in size. Very free 
flowering. Prepaid.....Each 60c; 3 for $1.55; 6 for $3.00 
91 GC 2577—Princess oF Wates. Fragrant deep, rich purple 
flowers with extremely long stems. One of the finest of all violet 
varieties. Prepaid....... Each 45c; 8 for. $1.20; 6 for $2.10 — 
Vinca Minor. Periwinkle. Improved Bowles Variety. Blooms. 
profusely in spring and intermittently until fall. Foliage is. — 
broader, glossy green, and makes a luxuriant growth. Flowers _ 
about the size of a quarter. Fine under shrubs or trees, with _ 
spring flowering bulbs, or for grave coverings. Plant 10-12 in.- 
apart in any ordinary soil, in sun or-shade. Hardy in all zones, a5 4 
91 GC 2335—Red. 91 GC 2336—White. 91 GC 2338—Blue. 
PRICES OF VINCA Minonr. Prepaid........... 2for85c; 6 for $2.25 sa 
CuInEsE LANTERN. (Physalis alkekengi francheti). (Not pictured). - 
Medium height. Blazing orange and scarlet pods like little 
Chinese lanterns are suspended on tall stems in late summer. . — 
May be dried for winter bouquets if placed in a vase without 
water. Plant 3 ft. apart in sun or shade. Hardy in all zones.: Lis 
91 GC 2307 —Shipped Prepaid in spring or fall. ........ 2 for 75¢ 
FERNS FOR COOL SHADY SPOTS 
Plant ferns in shade where neither grass nor flowers will grow; S 
turn neglected corners into beauty spots. Fine on the north - 
side of the house or under trees, Plant 12 to 18 in. apart 1 
well-drained soil, during the spring or fall. Hardy in all Zones. 
91 GC 2512—Marpenuair. (Adiantum cuneatum). Wiry, slen- 
der black stems with delicate green fronds. Very attractive. 
A favorite for its fine lacy texture. Protect in severe climates.. 
91 GC2511—Go nis. (Dryopteris goldiana). Broad, bright green 
fronds with arching, spreading habit: Best in deep shade. pes 
91 GC 2510—Osrnicu. (Pteretis nodulosa). Long feathery, grace- 
ful fronds. Dense foliage and long spires. Tall growing. — 
91 GC 2513—INTERRUPTED. (Osmunda claytoniana). Broad,. light 
green fronds. Good for sun and shade, Does best in moist soil, 
but grows in dry ground. Good foundation planting. ss 
Prices OF ABOvE FERNS 
Siate Catalog Number, Shipped Prepaid............ Sa 
91 GC 2514—Fern Co.tection or 4. Includes one each of th 
ferns listed above. Shipped Prepaid..... paeaess f All 4 for $1.45 
