1936 Planting list of hardy perennials and rock plants / from Hereford's Gardens.

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to make every description complete and accurate.
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do influence! height or intensity of color in some
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GROWING ADVICE

All perennial plants do well in any good garden
soil that is well drained. If your soil needs added
humus or fertility, well rooted manure, whenever
obtainable, should be' worked into it. Some plants
have a preference as to growing conditions. Any
special instruction will be given in the description
of each variety listed.

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Hereford’s Gardens

Oakford, Illinois

A. J. Hereford R. m. Lounsberry

LIST OF PLANTS

* Plants suitable for rook garden.

PLANT LIST

4CHILLEA— Milfoil or Yarrow

Ageratum— Does well in any ordinary garden soil;
suitable for rock garden or border; blooms m
June and July, bearing heads of yellow flowers
on erect stems 1 ft. high. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;

10 for $1.50. . ■ ....

Filipendula — Erect plant growing 4 to 5 ft. m height
and having yellow blooms from June to Sept. Is
suitable for cutting and border. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50. .

Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil) — Has rosy pink
flowers in dense heads on stems 18 inches high,
blooming from July to Oct. Very effective' in bor¬
der and used for cutting.. Each 25c; 3 for 60c;
10 for $1.75.

Ptarmica “The Pearl’’— An erect plant growing
about 30 in. in height and having pure white,
double flowers all summer. Prized for cutting.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow) — A compact plant
with wooly-grey foliage which is excellent for
rock garden. Has blooms of bright gold in June
on 6 to 8 in. stems. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

4GROSTEMMA— Rose Campion

Coronaria — 'Stout, erect-growing plant with bright
rosy crimson flowers and silvery foliage which
contrasts well with showy flowers. Thrives well
in any ordinary garden soil. Grows 2% to 3 ft.
in height and is suitable for sunny border. Blooms
during June and July. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10
for $1.50.

AJUGA — Bugle Wort

*Reptans — Dwarf, creeping perennial suitable for
rock garden, edging or carpeting bare spots. Will
thrive in good, ordinary soil in sun or shade. This
plant grows 3 to 4 inches high and has deep pur¬
plish blue flowers blooming in May and June. Each
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50..

ALYSSUM— Madwort; Basket of Gold

*Rostratum — Free-flowering and attractive peren¬
nial, a prostrate almost shrubby variety, hoary
grey all over and having dense heads of yellow
flowers. Does well in good, ordinary soil which
is well drained. Can be used as edging in sunny
border or in sunny spots in rock wall or garden.
Blooms from May to Jtfly. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

*Sax^tile — Masses of bright yellow flowers bloom¬
ing early in April. ' An excellent plant for the
rockery or front of border, growing 1 ft. high.
Grows well in ordinary soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

ANCHUSA— Alkanet

*Myosotidiflora — Handsome dwarf perennial with
clusters of bright blue flowers resembling forget-
me-nots, blooming in May and June. Does well
in deep, well drained soil in sun or shade. Plant
grows 12 inches high and is very effective in rock
garden. Each 30c ; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

ANENOME— Windflower

•Pulsatilla — A plant for the rockery or well drain¬
ed border which grows from 9 to 12 inches high
and produces large purple flowers during early
spring. Plant in sun or partial shade. Each 25c;

3 for 60c; 10 for $1-75.

ANTHEMIS— Chamomile

Tinctora (Kelwayii — Free-flowering perennial with
finely cut foliage and large yellow flowers pro¬
duced all summer. Suitable for border and flow¬
ers especially fine for cutting. Plant grows 2 ft.
high and is successful in any soil in a sunny po¬
sition. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

AQUILEGIA — Columbine

Canadensis (Common American Columbine! — Very
graceful perennial with beautiful flowers, espec¬
ially desirable for cutting. Can be grown m well
drained soil, preferably in partial shade. Is ex¬
cellent for the border, growing 3 ft. high and
having blooms of sc ft yellow and red in May and
June. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

•Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine) —
Rockery plant which has lovely blue flowers with
long spurs. Thrives well in ordinary soil con¬
taining plenty of humus. This plant prefers par¬
tial shade. Blooms from May to July. Each 30c;
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

“Dreer’s Long Spurred” Hybrids — Remarkably
graceful perennial which has lovely, long spur¬
red flowers in many shades of blue, purple,
pink, red and yellow. Is ideal for the border,
and flowers are highly prized for cutting. One
of our finest strains. Each 25c; 3 for 60c ; 10 for
$1.75.

ARABIS — Rock Cress

•Alpina — A low growing rock plant which has sil¬
very-green foliage and white blooms. It grows
about 6 in. in height and blooms in ear’y spring.
Thrives in any good, ordinary soil that is not
too wet. Each 20c; 3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50.

•Billardeiri Rosea — A striking new plant fo* the
rockery. Plants are more compact than the Al¬
pina, with flowers of a beautiful rose color.
Blooms In spring and is very valuable in the rock
garden or for edging. Does well in sun in any
good garden soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for
$2.00.

ARMERIA— Thrift or Sea-Pink

Armeria Formosa Grandiflora Hybrida — A new in¬
troduction and prized for its hardiness as foliage
remains green all year. Numerous ball-shaped
flowers are borne on upright stems 16 inches
high, in colors of pale and bright pink, coral red,
violet and purple. Good for cutting. Requires
sun and does well in ordinary, good soil. Each
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

•Laucheanu — Dwarf-growing perennial with grassy
leaves and bright rosy red flowers which bloom
in May and June. They prefer a dry, sandy soil
and a sunny position. They grow from 3 to 6
inches high and are suitable for Alpine Gardens.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

ARTEMESIA — Sage Family

Silver King — A striking, shrubby white-leaved con¬
trast plant. Its beautiful silvery sprays are used
for setting off bouquets and to mix with winter
in front of shrubbery. Thrives in ordinary soil
bouquets. Can also be used at back of border or
and prefers sun; height, 30 inches. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

ASCLEPIAS— Butterfly Weed

Tuberosa — A bushy border plant with brilliant
orange flowers which bloom during July and Aug¬
ust. It grows about ly2 ft. high. Flowers are
lovely for cutting and last a long time. Thrives
best in sandy soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

ASTER — Starwort

*Alpinus rubra — A very showy rock plant, produc¬
ing rose-purple flowers in May and June. Does
well in good ordinary soil but requires lime and
sunny position. Flowers are attractive for cut¬
ting. Height, 6 to 10 inches. Each 25c; 3 for
60c; 10 for $1.75.

>Tovae-angleae (New England Aster)— A tall bord¬
er plant growing from 4 to 6 ft. high and having
purple blooms during Sept, and Oct. Grows in
any ordinary soil; sun or light shade. Each 20c;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

ASPHODELUS— Asphodel

Luteus — A strong growing perennial with tall
spikes of bright yellow flowers; swordlike foliage.
Is very fragrant. Does well in front of shrub¬
bery, in the border or wild garden. Requires a
deep, rich soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

AUBRIETIA — Purple Rock-Cress

*Large Flowered Hybrid — Free-flowering rock plant
having all shades of violet and lavender flowers
on 4 in. spikes. Blooms from early spring till
summer. Thrives in any good, well drained soil.
Each 25c ; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

BA PTISI A— False-Indigo

Australia — Has very attractive foliage and dark
blue flowers on spikes 3 ft. high, blooming in
June. Suitable for border or wild garden. Re¬
quires deep, rich soil ana sun. Each 25c; 3 for
60c; 10 for $1.75.

BLEEDING HEART (See Dicentra)
CALAMINTHA— Calamint

*Alpina — Useful plant for rock garden. Has rich
purple flowers in summer. Does well in any
good, ordinary soil, in sun or light shade. Grows
6 inches high. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

CAMPANULA— Bellflower

One of the most popular and desirable hardy per¬
ennials for the border and rock garden. Dwarf
varieties prefer partial shade while the others
litt.e oUn. All varieties do well in ordinary rich
sol!.

Alliarefolia — A grand border plant having tall
spikes with creamy white blooms in August.
Height, 2y2 ft. Each 25c; 3 for 60c: 10 for $1.75.

Amabilis — Very handsome novelty bell flower hav¬
ing dark blue1 blossoms, borne on 2 ft. spikes, in
June and July. Verv thrifty grower. Each 25c ;
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75,

*Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-ball — A compact
bushy plant, about 8 in. high. Blooms from May
to September. Has blue or white flowers. Un¬
excelled as a rock plant. Each 25c; 3 for 60c,
10 for $1.75.

*Garganica — A beauty for the rockery. _ Grows in
a low spreading tuft which in June is covered
with light blue flowers having a white eye. Each
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

*Glomerata Superba — Something new that should
be in every garden. Grows about 20 in. high and
has dark violet blooms from bottom of spike to
top. Blooms in June and July. Excellent for
rock or border. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.^5.

Latifol|a — An excellent border plant growing 2 ft.
high and having an abundance of large heads of
blue flowers. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Persicifolia (Peach-leaved bellflower) — A very at¬
tractive plant for the border. During June the
branches of the 3 ft. plant are covered with open
bells of blue. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Persicifolia Grandiflora Large Bell — Border plant
having large blue cup-shaped flowers on spikes
about 2i/2 ft. high. A prize. Each 30c; 3 for 75c;
10 for $2.00.

Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell flower) — Has spikes
"from 3 to 4 feet tall covered with blue star-shap¬
ed flowers, blooming in late summer. A most
conspicuous ' and excellent border plant. Each
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Rotundifolia (Scotch Harebell) — One of the finest
plants for rock garden. Grows about 8 in. tall
and has small rosettes of leaves at base of plant
with slender, wiry grass-like bloom stems. Blue
flowers bloom from June to October (or frost).
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Turbinata — The plant is compact in habit and very
showy in the rockery. Grows 6 in. high and has
lovely cup-shaped violet flowers. Each 25c; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

CAMPANULA MEDIUM— Canterbury Bells

Medium (Single Canterbury Bells) — Tall, erect
plants having large cup-shaped flowers of blue,
pink or white colors. An excellent border plant
and unsurpassed as a biennial. Blooms in June
and July. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.50.

Calyeanthema (Cup and Saucer)— Tall plant grow¬
ing 3 ft. high and having large cud and saucer¬
shaped flowers during June' and July. Each 25c;
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.50.

CARNATION — Hardy Border

Crimson King — A very hardy plant prized for its
brilliant red flowers borne in clusters on 12
to 16 inch stems. Foliage is of bright green on
bronze colored branches. Grows upright. Does
well in ordinary soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for
$2.00.

“Grenaden” Mixed — One of the most useful and
popular of perennials. A most brilliant bedding
or cutting flower; blooms early in summer, hav¬
ing mixeO shades of deep red, scarlet, pink and
white. Will grow in ordinary good, light, well
drained soil. Flowers are produced on 12 in.
stems. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

CATANACHE— Blue Cupidine

*Coerulea — Border plant producing light blue
blooms on 16 to 18 inch stems. Blooms all sum¬
mer. Useful for cutting. Does well in good, or¬
dinary soil, in a dry, well drained, sunny position.
Each 20c; 3 for 5Lc; 10 for $1.50.

CENTAUREA— Knapweed

DealbaOa — A handsome border plant with striking
rosy purple flowers blooming in June and July.
Will grow in good, ordinary soil in sunny posi¬
tion; divide and replant every third year. Height,

2 ft. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Macrocephela — A tall, upright plant, growing 3 ft.
high and having large yellow blooms in July and
Aug. Does well in good, ordinaiy soil in sunny
position. Fine border plant and useful for cut¬
ting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Montana — Perennial, growing 2 ft. high and bear¬
ing large, violet-blue flowers in early summer.
Does well in good, ordinary soil in sunny posi¬
tion. Excellent border plant. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

CHEIRANTHUS— Siberian Wallflower

*Allioni — Lovely rock plant, having dense heads of
fragrant, fiery orange blooms in May and June.
Stems are about 1 ft. high. Plant in ordinary,
well drained light soil in sun. Treat as biennial.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

CHRYSANTHEMUM MAXIMUM— Shasta

Daisy

“Alaska” — Easily grown perennial with large, glis¬
tening white blossoms with yellow centers. Is
of pyramidal bush growth attaining a height of

2 ft. Requires sun and well drained rich loam.
Excellent for border and cutting. “Alaska” is
one of best varieties. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10
for $1.50.

Uliginosum (Giant Daisy) — Border plant growing
from 3 to 4 ft. high and having large white blos¬
soms with yellow centers, blooming from June
to Sept. Requires a deep, rich soil and a sunny
position. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

CO N,V ALL ARIA — Lily-of-the- Valley

Majalis — Plant having very fragrant white flowers
bloomiug in May and June. Very good for us¬
ing near shrubs and along shaded borders. For
best results it should be planted in good, rich soil
in shade. It is everybody’s favorite and indis-
pensible to the flower garden. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.75.

COREOPSIS— Tickseed

Grandiflora FI. Pleno — A very attractive perennial
for use in the border and for cutting, having dou¬
ble golden yellow flowers in profusion throughout
the summer. Height, 3 ft. Will grow in ordi¬
nary well drained soil and in full sun. Each 20c;

3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

CRUCIANELLA— Crosswort

*Stylosa — A plant of creeping nature that can be
used for front of border and is excellent for rock
garden. Has bright pink flowers on stiff 6 in.
stems. Blooms early in summer. Prefer a light,
well drained soil. Does well in sun or shade.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

DELPHINIUM— Larkspur

This is probably the most popular flower grown.
A stately plant which is unexcelled for the bord¬
er. They are also very desirable for cutting. Del¬
phinium like the sun and require good rich deep
cultivated loam that contains lime. Must be
planted with crowns level with soil surface.

Belladonna Improved “Cliveden Beauty” — The finest
belladonna, growing 4 ft. high and having lovely
light blue flowers blooming early and throughout
the summer. Very graceful and especially gooa
for cutting. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Bellamosum — Like the Belladona except for having
flowers of dark blue. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

Bellamosuni Elation Ilybridum — An improved scrain
of Beilamosum, which produces taller spikes of
bloom and flowers are much larger with longer
spurs. Very valuable for cutting. Require tne
same soil as other strains. Each 30c; 3 for 75c;
10 for $2.00.

“Breams of Beauty” Hybrid — This is the finesc we
have ever seen. Has wonderful irridescent blooms
ranging from lightest sky blue to deepest^gentian
blue, some orchid shades, both single and double,
some with pink fillings. Will bloom all summer
if not allowed to seed. Height 5-6 ft. Is unex-
celed for beauty. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

DIANTHUS— Pinks

Alpinus Allvvoodi — This variety of pinks is about
the finest ever seen. Have all the shades of deep
red to light pink, some double, and very fragrant.
Is a compact plant with grey green foliage, at¬
taining a height of 6 to 8 inches. Flowers are
borne on stiff stems of the various colors all sujm-
mer. Plant in ordinary good soil, in sun. Each
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Barbatus, mixed — One of the most popular flowers
because of its mass of bright red and salmon col¬
ors, in early summer. Very desirable to every
border. Blooms in upright dense heads on 18 inch
stems. Biennial. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Caesius (Cheddar Pink) — A compact plant with
dense tufts of glaucous foliage bearing sweet
smelling rose colored flowers on 6 inch stems in
midsummer. Easy grown and especially desirable
for rock garden. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

*Deltoides ‘Brilliant’ (Maiden Pink) — A beautiful
rock plant. Grows in prostrate tufts and bears a
profusion of brilliant crimson flowers on 6 to 8
inch stems during June and July. Does well in
ordinary good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

*Dentosus Hybrids — A low growing plant suitable
for border or rock garden, attaining a height
of 12 in. Has mixed shades of lilac, red, and
white flowers, blooming all summer. Is espec¬
ially hardy and able to withstand heat. A favor¬
ite. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Knappi — A dainty plant growing upright about 12
in. Bears clusters of bright yellow flowers all
summer. Does well in a dry, sunny place. This
is the only species of Dianthus having yellow flow¬
ers. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

Latifolius Atrococcineas — (Double Sweet William)
Has clusters of double scarlet flowers in summer.
Excellent for border, growing upright to a hieght
of 16 in. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Neglectus — Rock plant growing about 4 inches
high. Is completely covered with deep rose flow¬
ers on upright stems. Grows in a compact tuft
and is a gem for the Alpine garden. Each 30c;

3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

DICENTRA — Bleeding Heart

Eximea (Plumy Bleeding Heart) — A most attract¬
ive border plant. Has beautiful foliage of fern¬
like leaves and is covered all summer with droop¬
ing heart-shaped red flowers. Is equally at home
in full shade' or sun and perfectly hardy any¬
where. Very desirable. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10
for $1.75.

Spectabilis — (Bleeding Heart) — An old favorite that
is very attractive in any border. Has crimson
blooms on arching racemes with graceful finely
cut foliage. Blooms in spring. Hardy anywhere.
Each 40c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00.

DIGITALIS— Foxglove

“Giant Shirley” Hybrids — (A biennial) — A very

showy and attractive border plant having long
bell shaped blossoms on tall spikes of 3 ft. Flow¬
ers range from white to deep rose with chocolate
markings. Blooms from June to August. Will
thrive in any ordinary soil in sun or shade. Each
20c; 3 for 60c ; 10 for $1.50.

DICTAMNUS— Gas Plant

Fraxinella — A most attractive border plant hawing
glossy green leaves, forming a very symmetrical
plant which improves with age. During June the
plant is covered with large well opened flowers
of rose, white or mixed shades. Height, 2 ft. Re¬
quires a deep, rich, loamy, well drained soil in a
sunny position. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.50.

BODECATHEON— Shooting Star

*Meadia — Border or rock garden plant having lilac
and pink blossoms in April to June. Prefers cool
shady position in light loamy soil of acid con¬
tent. Height, 1 ft. Very pretty. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

PRACOCEPHALUM — Dragonhead

*Ruyschianum — Plant very suitable for rock garden
or border. Is a tufted plant growing 10 in. high,
having bloom spikes with dark blue blossoms in
July and Aug. Thrives in ordinary soil and par¬
tial shade. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

ECHINOPS— Globe Thistle

Humilis Cyanea — Semi-dwarf plant with spiny fol¬
iage, woolly beneath and having globular, this¬
tle-like flowers of bright blue in August. Grows
2 y2 ft. high. A very pleasing flower for the
border or wild garden. Does well in ordinary
soil in sun or light shade. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

ERIGERON — Fleabane

Grandiflora Elatior — Is indispensible to the border
and very fine for cutting. Is a daisy-like plant
growing 2 ft. tall. During July the plant is a
mass of airy, purple flowers. Ordinary, fairly
moist soil and a sunny position. Each 25c; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Speciosus — Perennial having large, handsome pur¬
ple flowers blooming in June and July. Border
plant and excellent for cutting. Rather com¬
pact plant with blooms on 20 inch stems. Thrives
in ordinary, fairly moist soil. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

EUPATORIUM— Hardy Ageratum

Coelestinum — A colorful border plant having fluf¬
fy heads of purple blue blooms from August to
frost. Has upright stems growing from 12 to 18
in. Does well in ordinary soil, partial shade.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

EUPHORBIA— Spurge

Corollata (Flowering Spurge) — Perennial resemb¬
ling Gypsophila and may be used in same man¬
ner at a time Gypsophila is out of bloom. Grows
with upright stems having white blossoms in
August and September. Does well in ordinary
soil in sunny position. Height, 2 ft. Excellent.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)- — A compact bord¬
er or rock plant growing 1 ft. high and having
yellow blooms. Thrives in ordinary or poor soil.
Looks like small cypress tree. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

GAILLARDIA — Blanket Flower

Grandiflora “English Hybrids” — An excellent cut¬
ting and border plant having flowers with crim¬
son petals tipped with yellow. Blooms all sum¬
mer. A bushy plant growing 2 ft high. Thrives
in ordinary loam in sunny position. Each 20c ;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Burgundy — A popular novelty border plant with
deep wine flowers. Grows 2 to 3 ft high and blooms
all summer. Very fine for cutting. You will
like it. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

GENTIANA— Gentian

Andrewsii — Exquisite Alpine perennial - suitable!
for the border or rockery. Has clusters of
tightly closed, deep blue flowers blooming from
July to Oct. Should be planted in rich, moist
loam in partial shade. Height 8 inches. Each

25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Cruciata — The most easily grown variety of the
Gentian family. Has clusters of small bright
blue flowers blooming in August and Sept. Likes
deep loam with leaf mold. Does best in a par¬
tially shaded location. Grows about 9 in. high
and is suitable for border or rock garden. Each
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

GEUM — Avens

Coccineum, Mrs. Bradshaw — Very showy, free-
flowering perennial, excellent for border and for
cutting. Has large, double flowers of a fiery
orange-red which bloom all summer. Does v/ell
in any ordinary soil in sunny position. Requires
plenty of moisture. A very useful and attract¬
ive plant. Each 25c; 3 for 60c ; 10 for $1.75.

Lady Stratheden — A new variety of great merit. A
lovely border plant with attractive golden yellow
blooms all summer. Thrives in ordinary garden
soil and likes moisture. Excellent for cutting.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

GLOBULARIA— Globe Daisy

*Cordifolia — A dwarf -growing plant suitable for
border margins or the rockery. Has globe-
shaped blue flowers which rise above the rosettes
of dark evergreen foliage. Blooms in June.
Any ordinary rich garden soil and a sunny posi¬
tion are required. Height, 6 in. Each 25c ; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Tricosantha — Tufted plant growing about 8 in.
tall and very showy in the' rock garden. It ha3
evergreen foliage and blue flowers borne in glob¬
ular heads. Likes the sun and any good, well-
drained soil. Blooms in early summer. Each
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

GYPSOPHILA— Baby’s Breath

Paniculata — A favorite for the border and highly
prized for cutting. Has a profusion of small,
feathery white flowers on slender branching
stems, growing from 2 to 3 ft. high. Excellent
for fillers. Thrives in any well drained and not
too heavy soil. Blooms in June. Should not be
disturbed when planted. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

* Repens — A prostrate and spreading rock plant
having clouds of white flowers from June1 to
October. Does well in loam with good drainage.
Height, 6 in. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

KELENIUM — Sneezewort

Autumnale Hybrids — A spectacular border plant
growing 2 ft. high. Bronze and yellow flowers on
spikes from July to September. Does well in or¬
dinary sandy loam and sunny position. Each 20c ;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Hoopesi — A branching border plant having

deep yellow flowers very desirable for cutting.
Blooms in June to July. Grows in ordinary soil
in sunny position. Height, 2 ft. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

HELIANTHEMUM — Sun Rose

*MutabiIe Hybrids — An excellent rock plant with
evergreen foliage, growing in large prostrate
clumps. Flowers range from all shades of pink
to orange. Likes sandy well drained soil and
sunny position. Height, 8 to 10 in. Blooms in
June and July. Plant in permanent position.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

HEMEROCALLIS — Day Lilies

Flava — A favorite perennial belonging to the lily
order. Grows 2 ft. tall and has coarse grassy
leaves from crown with bloom spike. Has frag¬
rant, clear yellow flowers blooming in June and
July. Likes rich, moist loam and partially shad¬
ed position. Excellent for border, waterside
or naturalizing. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

Fulva — (Tawny day lily) — Has beautiful bronzy
orange flowers from June to August. Likes rich
moist loam in sun or partially shaded position.
Height, 4 ft. Very good for border, waterside
or naturalizing. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

HEPATIC A — Liverwort

*Triloba — The first flower to bloom in the spring.
Ideal for shady part of the rock garden. Is a
compact plant growing about 5 in. high, having
pink flowers. Thrives in loam and leaf mold. Each

20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

HESPERIS— Sweet Rocket

Matronalis, purple — An old and favorite garden
flower, very fragrant. Will grow anywhere and
attains a height of 2 to 3 ft. Suitable for wild
garden, shrubbery or mixed border. Has purple
flowers on showy spikes in June and July. Each
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Matronalis, Alba — Same as above but having white
flowers. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

HEUCHERA— Coralbells

*Biizoides — A graceful and free-flowering peren¬
nial suitable for borders, edging to walks, flow¬
er beds, and excellent for the rock garden.
Flowers are pale pink and bloom on 12 inch
stems. Requires a well drained, fairly rich soil
and a sunny position. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10
for $2.00. .

*Sanguinea — Excellent rock or border plant grow¬
ing about 12 to 18 in. high. Blooms profusely,
having flowers of bright crimson in June to
Sept. Ideal for cutting. Likes a well drained,
fairly rich soil which is not too heavy and a
sunny position. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for
$2.00.

HOLLYHOCKS— Althea Rosea

Orange Prince — A beautiful and popular garden
flower, having double orange blooms of great
charm. Attains a height of 6 to 8 ft. A rich,
well drained soil is best suited to this variety.
You will like it. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

HORMINUM

Pyrenaicum — A rock plant growing about 1 ft.
high and having spikes of violet blue flowers.
Leaves form rosettes. A distinct novelty. Does
well in partial shade or sun in a good moist soil.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

HYPERICUM— St. John’s Wort

*Reptans — A lovely rock plant of prostrate, trail¬
ing nature, having very large, soft yellow flow¬
ers, tinged with red in July and August. Thrives
in ordinaary sandy soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c ; 10
for $1.75.

IBERIS— Candytuft

*Ji<2imda — A fine, new plant for the rockery or
edging. Grows 4 to 6 inches high, with very
stiff spreading branches covered with beautiful
steel blue foliage. In late spring and summer
it is covered with a mass of delicate pink blooms.
Very hardy and withstands heat well. Each 30c;
3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

* Semper virens — A particularly fine roek plant, al¬
though suitable for margins of borders or edg¬
ings. Grows in a low evergreen clumo about 6
inches high and in spring is covered with a sheet
of white flowers. Likes a sunny position in any
ordinary soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

INULA — Fleabane

Ensifo’ia — A perennial for edge of borders and for
cutting. Has bright golden blossoms in Julv
and August. The plant grows about 1 2 in. high
and is of a bushy nature. Does web in vany*
ordinary soil and in sunny position. Each 25c;
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

LATHYRUS — Perennial or Everlasting Pea

Latifolius, Mixed — (Hardy Sweet Pea) — A trailing
plant suitable for growing on trellises, fences,
etc. Thrives in ordinary rich soil in sunny po¬
sition. Flowers are pink or white. Fine for
cutting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

LAVANDULA — Lavender

Vera — A delightful, old-fashioned perennial hav¬
ing fragrant blue flowers in July and August.
Likes a rather dry, medium soil and a sunny
position. A compact bushy plant with lovely
grey- green fragrant leaves. Height, 13 in. Suit¬
able for border or rock. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10
for $1.50.

LIATRIS — Blazing Star

Pychnostachya — (Kansas Gay Feather) — Very at-
' tractive and beautiful perennial having long-
spikes of rich purple flowers, 4 ft. high. Blooms
in midsummer. Does well in ordinary garden soil
in sun. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

LINARIA— Toad Flax

Dalmatica — A border plant producing snapdragon¬
like yellow flowers. A bushy plant about 3 ft. high
Blooms from June to Oct. Thrives in ordinary
loam and a sunny position. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

LINUM— Flax

Flavum — An attractive tend profusely blooming
perennial suitable for border or rock garden.
Grows 1 ft. high and has lemon yellow flowers
from June to August. Grows in sandy or ordi¬
nary light, well drained soil and prefers sun.

*Flavum Compactum Nanum — A rock plant hav¬
ing golden yellow flowers and dark green foliage.
Same culture as for variety above. Height 6 in.
Each 25c ; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Narbonense — A fine plant for the rock garden.

" Forms a spreading clump of attractive foliage
with a profusion of azure1 blue flowers with
white eye. Blooms from June, to Sept. Blooms
stay on all day. Height, 2 ft. Each 25c; 3 for
60c; 10 for $1.75.

Perenne — A beautiful border plant producing a
profusion of pale blue' flowers on upright stems
2 ft high. A new crop of blooms every day. A
very graceful and desirable plant. Each 20c;
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

LOBELIA — Indian Paintbrush

Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)— One of the most
attractive of border plants. Also ideal for wat¬
erside. It requires a moist position in sun or
part shade to do well. Has rich, fiery cardinal
flowers, often producing 4 to 6 spikes, 24 to 30
inches high. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Syphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) — Similar to above
except flowers are blue, streaked with white.
Requires same culture. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

LUPINUS— Lupine

Polyphyllus Hybrid — A stately and beautiful per¬
ennial with elegant leaves and having 2 to 3
ft. spikes of blue, white or pink flowers. Re¬
quires a well drained, light or medium soil, pre¬
ferably slightly acid. Blooms during June and
July. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

LYCHNIS— Catchfly

Viscaria — A very attractive plant, easily grown
and is excellent for the border. Has dense
heads of bright carmine flowers, blooming in
June and July on 10 to 12 inch stems. Does well
in any ordinary soil in sunny position. Each 20c ;

3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

MERTENSIA — Bluebells

Virginica — A plant that is lovely for the shady or-
partially shaded border. Blooms early in the
spring, having blue bell-shaped flowers. Height
18 in. Very popular. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10
for $1.50.

MYOSOTIS— Forget-me-not

*Alpestris — A charming plant for the rock gard¬
en or edging. A spreading plant about 5 in. high
having azure blue flowers during May and June.
Likes any ordinary garden soil that is well
drained and a sunny position. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

*PaIir|,tris — A prostrate, creeping rockery plant
which likes a moist shady position in ordinary
soil. Has sky blue flowers with yellow eyes
blooming from June to Oct. Height, 6 in. A
most satisfactory variety. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

NEFETA— Catmint

*Mussini' — A plane especially good for the rock
garden. Of dwarf, compact nature, producing
masses of blooms of lavender color ail spring
and intermittently during the summer. One of
the most popular of rock plants or edging plants.
D’oes well in ordinary soil that is well drained.
Prefers sunny position. Height, 1 ft. Each

20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

OENOTHERA — Evening Primrose

*Mis9t>uriensis — A low growing plant used chiefly
for the rock garden and border. Blooms abund¬
antly from June until August. Require a well
drained, medium sandy soil and a sunny posi¬
tion. Has beautiful large yellow flowers. Height
6 in. Each 25c ; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Youngi — A fine plant for the hardy border; strong,
erect stems with firm, shiny foliage, bearing
numerous lemon-yellow flowers, 24 inches in
height, June to August. Does well in any or
dinary garden soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for

$1.50.

PAP AYER ORIENTALE— Oriental Poppy

Orientalis — -The plant that gives that gorgeous dis¬
play of large cup-shaped, bright orange scar et
flowers in May and June. They do we'l in any
well drained soil in sunny position. Each 20c;
3 for -50c: 10 for $1.50.

PENTSTEMON— Beard Tongue

Barbata Praecox — Very hardy plant, growing a
compact rosette of glossy leaves at crown with
many b’oom spikes 2 to 3 ft in height. Colors
range from fusclra purple through red to
light pink, all summer. Good for border and
cutting. Very easily grown. Each 20c; 3 for
50c: 10 for $1.50.

Digitalis — A heavy type of plant with dark shiny
leaves tinted with brown, producing flowers of
white, tinted violet on 2 ft. spikes during sum¬
mer. Does well in any good soil. Each 2Cc; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Grandiflorus — This new plant is rapidly gaining
popularity for its beautiful foliage and lavender
flowers. Foliage is heavy, of a blue-green col¬
or, remaining in good condition all through
the year. During June, large trumpet-shaped
lavender flowers are borne on 2 to 3 ft. spikes,
that are very erect, and need no staking. Any
one can grow this beautiful plant as it is very
hardy and withstands heat well. They like a
sunny position in any well drained soil. Each
25c; 3 for 60c^ 10 for $1.75:

*Humilis — A low growing plant, with very com¬
pact, dark green foliage, very beautiful in the
rock garden. Bloom spikes 6 to 8 inches high,
are covered with bright blue flowers in June.
Very desirable for the rockery, the tufted fol¬
iage remaining green all season. Each 25c; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Hetefldphyllis “Blue Gem1” — Lovely metallic blue
flowers on branching snikes 2 feet in height,
from June to Sept. Excellent, for the sunny
border and cutting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

PHLOX DECUSSATA— Hardy Phlox

These hardy plants are the most effective and
useful plants in the garden during the late sum¬
mer months. Every one loves tue brilliant col¬
ors in these Phlox. We offer those most liked
and that grow easily in ordinary good soil.

Bridesmaid — White with crimson eye.

Fuerbrand — Brilliant orange scarlet.

Miss Lingard — (Phlox Suffraticosa) — This variety
has beautiful long, shiny green foliage and is
absolutely free from disease. It blooms all sum¬
mer with large heads of white flowers with
faint pink shading in center.

Rhinelander — Large flower heads of beautiful sal¬
mon pink on stout stems.

R. P. Strothers — Bright rosy carmine with claret-
red eye.

Thor — A beautiful shade of deep salmon, overlaid
with a scarlet glow, small red eye.

Von Hochberg — The best blood-red variety.

Any one variety of the above. Each 25c; 3 for
60c; 10 for $1.75

ONE EACH OF ABOVE (7 in all) $1.50.

PHLOX DIVARICATA— Sweet William

Canadensis — One of our native species. Blooms in
April and May with large fragrant, lavender-
blue flowers in dense heads on 10 inch stems.
Very desirable in wild garden or rockery, in a
shady moist position. Each 15c ; 3 for 40c; 10
for $1.00.

PHLOX SUBULATA— Moss Pinks

An early spring flowering type with pretty,
mosslike evergreen foliage. During April and
May the plant is hidden under the mass of
bloom. Very good for the I’ockery, edging the
border or carpeting.

*A!ba — Pure white flowers in April and May cov
er the compact plants. Does well in any good
garden soil in 'a sunny position. Each 20c; 3 for
50c: 10 for $1.50.

*Atropurpurea — Plants have the same good com¬
pact, moss like foliage, covered with carmine-
red flowers in early spring. Each 20c; 3 for 50c:
10 for $1.50.

* Autumn Rose — This is the newest in moss-pinks.
In addition to spring blooms this new type pro¬
duces an abundance of blooms again in the fall.
Truly a prize for those looking for the best in
new introductions. Foliage is evergreen and al¬
ways neat. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Lilaoina — A creeping variety completely covered
with pale blue flowers in spring. Foliage re¬
mains green all year. A strong grower. Each

20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Rosea — A very compact grower with neat foliage
remaining beautiful all year. Plants are cover¬
ed in early spring with brilliant rose-pink flow¬
ers. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

PHYSOTEGIA — False Dragon Head

Virginica — Handsome plants of easy culture for
the1 sunny border. Flowers are delicate pink
borne on spikes 3 to 4 ft. high. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

PLATYCODON — Balloon Flower

*Mariesl — A dwarf species with broad thick fol¬
iage and large deep blue flowers on 12 inch
stems, throughout the summer. Suitable in the
rock garden or front of border. Grows best in
a deep well drained soil in sun. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

PLUMBAGO — Leadwort

*Larpenfcae — A most desirable plant for the low
border or rock garden. Has compact, bushy
habit, growing 8 to 10 inches high and covered
with deep blue flowers in late summer and fall.
Some protection is required in winter. Likes

any good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

POLEMOMIUM' — Jacobs Ladder

Coeruleum. — A fine border plant that is full of col¬
or during May and June. Flowers are blue

with a golden center, prettily spaced on full
spikes 18 inches tall. Plant in sunny position
in a well drained soil. Has very pretty lacey
foliage. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

PRIMULA — Primrose

*Veriy, Hybrids — One of the finest plants for the
rock garden. The many colors are very brilliant,
ranging in colors of lilac, purple, violet, buff,
orange, Salmon yellow and rich reds. They

bloom heavily during May and June. This va¬
riety is very hardy and easily grown. Requires
a shady position in a moist well drained soil.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

PRUNELLA— Self-heal

*Grandlflora — A dwarf growing plant with pur¬
ple salvia -like flowers on 6 inch stems. The
foliage is evergreen and neat, very pretty for
rock garden or edging. Likes a moist, sandy
soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

PYRETHRUM — Painted Daisy

One of the finest plants for the border and cut¬
ting. They grow in neat compact tufts of fine¬
ly cut foliage, which is very attractive. In May
and June they produce beautiful shades of pink,
red and white daisy like flowers on 2 ft. stems.
Extremely hardy and do well in any ordinary
well drained soil.

Atrosanguineum — This variety bears large single
flowers on 20 inch stems of the dark red shades.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

James Kelwayi — This strain has flowers of the
dark blood-red color. Each 25c; 3 for 60c ; 10
for $1.75.

Roseum, single mixed — Flowers ranging in colors
of deep to light pink and white. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

Roseum, double mixed — These flowers are bred to
produce a large percent of double flowers of white
and various pink shades. Each 25c; 3 for 60c;
10 for $1.75.

RUDBECKIA — Coneflower

Golden Glow — A popular hardy plant, producing
masses of large double yellow flowers on 6 ft.
stems in late summer. Grow in sun and suitable
for background in border and cutting. Each 20c;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Purpurea — (Purple cone-flower) An excellent plant
for grouping in masses of shrubbery. Flowers
are large reddish purple with large cone-shaped
center of brown; borne on 2 ft. stems. Each
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

SALVIA — Meadow Sage

Azurea Pitcheri — Very hardy plants of grey-green
foliage. Pretty sky-blue flowers are borne on
tall spikes 3 to 4 ft. high during Sept, and Oct.
The best plant being offered for late blooming
when most bloom is scarce. They like' a sunny
position in any well drained soil. Each 25c; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Pratensis Atro-Violacea — Plants have very large
broad leaves which grow flat on ground. Hark
violet-blue flowers are borne on 16 to 18 inch
spikes in June. Very thrifty plant that does well
in sunny border. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

SANGUINARIA — Bloodroot

*Canadcnsis — A native plant, prized for its early
flowers, followed by handsome leaves which re¬
main throughout the summer. Very early in the
spring the flowers appear on 4 to 6 inch stems,
of a very waxy white. Nice for the wild garden
and rockery and require a moist spot in partial
shade. Each 15c; 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.00.

SAPONARIA — Soapwort

*Ocymoides splendens — An easily grown plant,
suitable for the rock garden and margins of
sunny borders. Plants are compact, yet trail¬
ing, forming the shape of a mound. Flowers
are rosy pink, produced in great quantities just
above the foliage in late May and June. Does
well in most any good soil. Each 20c; 3 for
50c; 10 for $1.50.

SAXIFRAGA— Rock-foil

*Cordifolia — A dignified beauty for the rock or al¬
pine garden. Broad, leathery leaves of a dull
shade of copper green, form rosettes close to
the ground. Ball-shaped rose colored flowers
stand out on thick short stems in early April.
Requires a moist soil in partial shade. Each

30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

SCABIOSA — Pin Cushion Flower

Caucausia — Charming perennial for the border and
cutting. Flowers are a very charming shade of
lavender on 18 to 20 inch stems and bloom in
June continuing until September. Plant in the
sunny border in a well drained soil. One of the
finest for cutting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for
$1.75.

Japonica — A semi -bushy plant, bearing small lav¬
ender blossoms from July to September on 2 ft.
stems. A biennial, but very valuable for its mass
of color in the border. Plant in a sunny posi¬
tion in any good soil. Good for editing. Each
20c: 3 for 50c: 10 for $1.50.

Isaac House Hybrid — A striking new strain for the
border. Rugged in habit and a free bloomer. Flow¬
ers are extra large of perfect form and richly
shaded with amethyst blue and tones of clear
lavender. Very pretty in the border throughout
the summer. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

SEDUM — Stonecrop

Effective little dwarf plants for color contrasts
in the rockery. They will thrive in the sunny
spot of the rock garden, and by trailing around
and among the rocks, they give an established
appearance. All are easy to grow and demand
little attention. Will grow where other plants
will not do well.

*Album Murale — A red leaved form of Album, hav¬
ing linear oblong leaves on brown stems. The
white flowers have a pink center. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

* Album Purpureum — Leaves are a rich mahogany
red, holding this color throughout the year, other¬
wise similar in shape and flowers. Each 20c; 3
for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Altissimum — Thick, slender gray leaves on 6 inch
stems that start out recumbent and then grow
upright. Flowers are greenish-yellow, borne in
midsummer. Very attractive' plant. Each 20c;

3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Coloniensis — One of the Hispanicum group. Forms
dense mats of glaucous blue foliage a little more
than an inch high. Very hardy and its blue fol¬
iage is unusual. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Divergens — Green, tinted beads on red stems 6 to
8 inches long, that creep. Flowers are yellow.
Very unusual. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Spurium — A creeping variety with leaves in ter¬
minal rosette's Turns a blood red color in winter.
Pink flowers in summer on 2 to 3 inch stems.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Spectabile — An erect growing variety. Robust and
glaucous; stems 12 to 16 inches high, tipped with
pink flowers in broad, flat topped cymes. Suit¬
able for a taller plant in the1 rockery or low bor¬
der. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

SEMPERVI FUM — House4eek

*Globiferum — Hairy, globe-shaped rosettes of gray
green that darken in the autumn to a dull bronze.
Make a compact cluster that fits in nicely among
rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Tectorum — (Hen and chickens) — The popular old
favorite with a broad rosette of bright green in
the spring changing to a dull copper green. The
little ‘chicks’ cluster, collar-like around the large
rosette. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

THYMUS— Thyme

♦Ooceineus — Very dwarf plant that is prized for
its neat creeping habit. Can be used in rock
garden or margins of sunny bank. Foliage is
a dark reddish green color and very fragrant
Flowers are crimson which completely cover
the plant in June and July. Will grow in par¬
tial shade or sun in a good loose moist soil.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

*Serpyllum — (Wild Thyme) This tidy little plant
is prized for its fragrant foliage and neat grow¬
ing habit. Flowers are pink, closely set on the
creeping foliage, in June and July. Requires
sun or partial shade in any good loose, moist
soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

TRILLIUM— Wake Robin

Erectum — A native plant flowering early in spring
Leaves are borne in a whorl on 14 inch stems
and flowers are1 three petal-like segaments of
a dark purple color produced at top of plant.
They like a shady position in the wild garden,
or border. Each 15c; 3 for 40c; 10 for $1.00.

Grandiflorum — The flowers of this plant are of a
waxy white and very broad. A fine plant for
the wild garden or low border, requiring light
shade in good loose soil. Each 15c; 3 for 40c;
10 for $1.00.

TRITOMA — R?d Hot Poker

A very popular plant i£or garden decoration.
They have long, narrow, grassy leaves and bear
their drooping, tubular flowers in dense spikes
on long stems 24 to 30 inches in height. They
are ideal in the border and can be used for cut¬
ting throughout the summer. Require good loose
fertile soil in sunny location. Must have pro¬
tection in winter.

Hybrida “Express” — An early flowering sort, rang¬
ing from yellow to crimson-orange in June to
August. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

Perpetual Flowering Hybrid — Very vigorous hy¬
brids that bloom freely. Flowers are produced
on tall stems in colors ranging from orange to
red. Excellent for cutting. Each 25c; 3 for 60c;
10 for $1.75.

Pfitzeri — A fine' plant for the border and cutting.
Flowers are of a rich scarlet color, borne on tall
spikes, blooming in late summer to October.
Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

TROLLIUS — Globe Flower

Ledebouri — This plant is unexcelled for its beauty.
A magnificent variety of a very deep orange col¬
or. Flowers are globe-shaped and borne on 18
to 20 inch stems in late summer. Require a rich
soil in partial shade. Very pretty in the border
Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

TUNICA — Coat Flower

*Saxifraga — A pretty dwarf with grass like fol¬
iage. Throughout the early sulnmer it is cover¬
ed with misty pink flowers. Useful in rock gar¬
den or edging the border. Will do well in any
ordinary soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c ; 10 for $1.50.

SILENE— Catchfly , ^ v

Orientalis — Very showy perennial in the hardy bor¬
der. Plants ' have a glaucous foliage at base,
somewhat tufted, from which 20 inch brandies
arise carrying a large globular head of bright
rose colored flowers. Does well in a well drain¬
ed soil in sun. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Schafta — Charming border or rock plant, growing
from 4 to 6 inch "high with masses of bright pink
flowers from July to Sept. Suitable for edging
the sunny border or rock garden. Prefers ordi¬
nary good soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

SHASTA DAISY— (See Chrysanthemum

Maximum)

SPIKE A— Meadow-sweet

Filipendula — Very handsome perennial with the gen¬
eral appearance of the Astilbe. The plant has
beautiful fern-like foliage at base. Flowers are
borne in graceful, feathery plumes on 20 inch
stems, during June and July. Flowers are
creamy white. Does well in any good soil in the
sunny border. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

STAYCHS— Woundwort

*Lanat;a — A fine perennial for edging and rock
garden. Is valued for its soft silvery foliage.
Flowers appear in June of a lavender-pink col¬
or, but are considered useless. Thrives in any

ordinary soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c ; 10 for $1.50.

STATICE — Sea Lavender

Hatifolia — A valuable plant for the border. Nar¬
row leathery leaves grow in clumps close to
the ground. Immense heads of purplish-blue
minute flowers are borne on erect stems 18 tc
20 inches in midsummer. Are especially good
for cutting and drying. Require a sandy soil
well drained. Each 25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75

STOKESIA — Cornflower Aster

Cyanea — Fine plant fo'r the border and very de¬
sirable for cutting. Beautiful light blue flowers
are produced profusely in late summer and early
fall on 18 inch stems. Valuable, as it blooms late
in summer when most bloom is scarce. Grows
well in ordinary good soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

THALICTRUM — Meadow Rue

Oipterocarpum — A most charming perennial, prized
for its unusual flowers as well as the beautiful
foliage which is highly decorative. Three foot
slender stems bear panicles of bright lavender
flowers, brightened with the lemon yellow stam¬
ens and anthers, produced in graceful sprays
during July and August. Does well in sun or
shade in a good moist, well drained soil. Each
30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

THERMOPSIS

Caroliniana — Suitable for the sunny border. A
lovely lupine-like plant with rich green foliage,
growing about 2 ft. Flowers are produced on
spikes 6 to 12 inches long, which appear like
a yellow lupine. They grow well in any well
drained soil. Each 25c; 3 for 60c: 10 for $1.75.

Montana — This plant is more dwarf, producing
lemon yellow pea-shaped flowers on branching
racemes. Blooms in midsummer and does well
in the sunny border in any good soil. Each 25c;
3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

VALERIANA — Garden Heliotrope

♦Coccinea — A splendid plant for bold effects in the
rock garden or low border. Showy heads of old
rose flowers in umbels are produced on 12 inch
stems just above the ncn green foliage. They
are very beautiful grouped in the border. Re¬
quire a sunny position in any good garden soil,
not too acid, as they prefer lime. Each 25c; 3
for 60c; 10 for $1-75.

VERBASCUM— Mullein

Phoenioeum Hybrids — Hardy perennial plants of
stately growth, suitable for the border. Leaves
are wooly and grow very close to ground. Flow¬
ers are produced on branched spikes 18 inches
high, in colors of white, pink, rose, pui’ple, and
mauve. They require a light garden soil in sun.
Very good for cutting. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10
for >1.50.

VERBENA—

♦Venosa — Trailing plant much used for its carpet¬
ing habit on banks or slopes; also used in the
rockery. Flowers of a lavender-pink color are
produced all su'mmer. D'oes well in sun or light
shade, in most any soil. Each 20c; 3 for 50c;
10 for $1.50.

VERONICA— Speedwell

Beautiful hardy perennials that vary in height
from a few inches to three feet and bear blue
flowers in terminal spikes or racemes. Very
showy in the border and rock gardens, and all
are very easily grown in ordinary good soil in
sunny position.

Amethystina — Rich amethys^-blue spikes rising
from tufts of dark green foliage. It makes a viv¬
id spot of color on 1 ft. stems luring Ju(ne and
July. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Corymbosa Stricta — A low growing plant of
prostrate tufted foliage. Flowers of azure blue
on dense plumes are produced on 6 to 8 inch
spikes in midsummer. A new variety. Each
25c; 3 for 60c; 10 for $1.75.

♦Incana — A gem for the rockery or low border,
with its unusual contrast between foliage and
flowers Narrow silver leaves in neat tufts,
from which arise dainty spikes of violet-blue
flowers. Very good for edging garden paths.
Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

Longifolia f5ubsessilis — One of Ithe handsomest
blue-flowering plants. Very (hardy and in¬
creases in strength and beauty each year.
Spikes 2 ft. in height are completely covered
with beautiful blue flowers in Jit,ly and Aug¬
ust. Fine for cutting and one of the best plants
for the hardy border. Does well in any good
soil. Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 10 for $2.00.

•Ppostrata — An early blooming creeper covered
with light blue flowers on prostrate green fol¬
iage in May. Does well in full sun among the
rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

♦Repens — A pretty little alpine which forms
small clumps of very dwarf foliage. In spring
it is studded with pale blue dots of flowers.
Should be planted in well drained soil among
the rocks. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Rupestris — A fine rock plant growing 2 to 3
inches high; thickly matted, dark green foliage,
hidden in May and June under a cloud of bright
blue flowers. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.
Spicata “Dwarf Blup” — Very fine variety for the
low border. Plants grow compact and have very
dark green foliage. Each plant grows many
spikes of intense blue flowers 8 to 12 inches high
in summer. Any ordinary good soil in sun is sat¬
isfactory. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.
Spicata Rosea — A much branched variety that bears
pink flowers. Treat same as ‘Dwarf Blue’. Each
20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

VIOLA — Tufted Pansy

Cornuta, mixed — One of the finest for bedding and
rock gardens. Flowers are produced all summer
on 4 to 6 inch stems in many colors and mark¬
ings. Does well in sun or part shade in any good
soil with moisture. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for
$1.50.

Odorata, sweet-violet — (Frey’s Fragrant) Hardy lit¬
tle plants having very dark green leaves. Flow¬
ers of velvety purple, and sweet scented, are
produced on 4 inch stems in spring and again
in autumn. A pretty thing for the rock gard¬
en, or waterside in a shady location. . Each 20c;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

*Pedata — (Bird foot Violet) — A very desirable
plant for the wild or rock garden. This plant
grows a mass of fine cut leaves on short stems
at base, resembling a bird’s foot. Pansy-like
flowers are' produced in quantities on 4 to 6~ inch
stems in colors of light blue to dark purple,
sometimes 1 inch across. Requires a loose,
moist soil in sun or partial shade. Each 20c;
3 for 50c; 10 for $1.50.

SPECIAL

BARGAIN

COLECTIONS

Plants Ideal For Border And Cutting

Agro3temna Cor~naria . Rose Champion

Achillea Millefolium Roseum . . . Rose Milfoil

Aquilegia Long spurred Hyb. . . . Columbine

Campanula Medium . Canterbury Bells

Carnation Grenaden . . Hardy Border

CentaUrea Macrocephala . Yellow Cornflower

Chrysanthemum Maximum . Shasta Daisy

Delphinium Belladona Imp. . Hardy Larkspur

Digitalis ‘Shirley Hybrid’ . Foxglove

Gaillardia ‘Burgundy’ . Blanket Flower

Liatris Pychnostachya . . . Blazing Star

Pentstemon Grandiflorus . Shell-leaf Pentstemon

Pyrethrum Roseum . Painted Daisy

Tritoma ‘Hybrida’ . Red Hot Poker

Verbascum Phoeniceum . Mullein

1 each of above »

2 each of above -

3 each of above -

Catalog Price $3.30

Bargain Price 3.00
Bargain Price 5.25
Bargain Price 7.00

PLANTS IDEAL FOR THE ROCK GARDEN

Achillea Tomentosum .

Alyssum Saxatile .

Arabis Alpina .

Campanula Carpatica .

Dianthus Deltoides . : .

Dicentra Eximea .

Globularia Cordifolia .

Gypsophila Repens .

Helianthemum Mutabile .

Iberis Sempervirens .

Myosotis Palustris .

Phlox Subulta, red or pink

Primula Veris, mixed .

Thymus Serpyllum . .

Veronica Rupestris . . .

. Wooly Yarrow

. Basket of Gold

. Rock Cress

. Hare-bell

. Maiden Pink

...Plumy Bleeding Heart

. Globe Daisy

.Creeping Babys Breath

. Sun Rose

. White Candytuft

. Forget-me’-not

. Moss-pinks

. Primrose

. Wild Thyme

. Creeping Speedwell

1 each of above

2 each of above

3 each of above

. Catalog Price $3.25
Bargain Price 3.00
. Bargain Price 5.25
. Bargain Price 7.00

1936 Planting List
Of Hardy Perennials
And Rock Plants

FROM

HEREFORD’S

GARDENS

LOCATED AT

Oakford, Illinois