Physostegia, Vivid 
PHYSOSTEGIA - False Dragonhead 
Handsome plants for the sunny border or the wild garden, of easy 
culture. The flowers are borne in terminal spikes or branching racemes 
from July to September. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil in groups in sunny borders. Plant 
in autumn or spring, 12 inches apart, and divide and replant every 
second year, as the roots are of spreading habit. 
Virginica, Vivid Each 75c, Three $2.90, Doz. $6.50 
This is a new dwarf variety about 20 inches high, and a great improve- 
ment. It blooms three weeks later than the others, the flowers are a 
deeper pink; much larger and better, lasting a long time when cut. 
Summer Glow Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50 
Towering stems often exceeding 4 feet, terminating in colorful spikes 
18 inches in length; similar to the parent, ‘‘Gigantea,’’ but of a rosy 
crimson color that is altogether attractive and far more effective. 
A splendid background or cut-flower variety. It will supersede the older 
kind. Height 4 feet. In full flower mid-August. 
PINKS, HARDY GARDEN (See Dianthus) 
Primula Auricula Alpina, Giant Hybrids 
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POLYGONUM - Dwarf Lace Plant 
Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00, 100 $40.00 
Reynowtria 
This handsome ground cover was introduced a few years 
ago by Amos Perry, one of England’s oldest and best known 
plantsmen. It is of easy culture, very hardy and establishes 
itself quite rapidly from underground runners. It does 
best in full sun and its pale green foliage turns brilliant 
red in the autumn. Height is between 6 and 10 inches. 
In the fall it produces numerous airy pink sprays of flowers 
not unlike those of the ‘Silver Lace Vine.’’ The buds are 
deep coral and salmon, adding much to its charm. One of 
the best ground covers for sunny places where Vinca and 
Pachysandra would not be satisfactory. Plants should be 
spaced 18 inches apart. 
POLY ANTHUS - Bunch Primrose 
The Polyanthus was obtained by crossing the Cowslip (Primula veris), 
and the Primrose (Primula vulgaris). It has the large flowers of the 
Primrose and the flower umbel of the Cowslip. 
Culture. They like a moist, shady position, and a rich, liberally manured 
soil. 
*Munstead Giant Yellow and Cream Shades 
Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.50, 100 $37.50 
A beautiful strain of large-flowered, yellow shaded, bunch Primroses; 
most desired by those who love the Primrose. 
*Munstead Giant Mixed Colors Three $1.90, Doz. $6.00, 100 $32.50 
This is perhaps the finest strain of large-flowered Primroses in cultiva- 
tion. The plants.grow vigorously and produce numerous stems ‘which 
are topped with heavy clusters. of bold flowers in all shades of yellow, 
cream, orange, buff, mauve, pink, bronze and dark rose. They create 
a riot of color in early spring which lasts for a month and more. 
PRIMULA 
This genus contains many species of interesting hardy plants suitable 
for the rockery, the waterside and the border. No garden or rock garden 
is complete without a liberal planting of all sorts offered. 
Culture. Primulas will succeed in good, rich, loamy soil freely mixed 
with leaf mold. All require light shade. Most gardens contain a damp, 
shady spot, and this would be an ideal place for growing hardy Primulas. 
Plant in early spring or early fall, 4 to 6 inches apart. 
*Auricula alpina, Giant Hybrids Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
One of the treasures of the rock garden. The growth is very attractive, 
forming rosettes of thick leaves, sometimes farinose or mealy. The flower 
stalks rise to a height of 6 to 8 inches, bearing heads of bloom of var- 
ious colors; exceedingly fragrant. 
* Japonica Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A bold and strong growing Primrose which loves a wet spot in light 
shade. It naturalizes freely and if in a good location, will increase 
rapidly, seedlings blooming the following year. Flower stems often 18 
inches high with from 3 to 6 whorls of flowers providing a brilliant 
display for a month or more. Colors range through pastel shades of 
crimson, coppery red, rose to almost white. 
*Sieboldi Each 80c, Three $2.15, Doz. $7.00 
A distinct Siberian species, with soft, wrinkled, heart-shaped leaves. 
Flowers in early summer deep rose; prefers light, rich, well drained soil 
in a sunny position, in border or rockery; 10 inches high. 
Primula Japonica 
