Perennials are used extensively in old fash- 
ioned gardens, hardy borders and rock gardens. 
They are easily grown and when once estab- 
lished become increasingly beautiful year after 
year. Care should be taken in selecting varieties 
according to their color, height and season of 
bloom. 
The seeds may be sown indoors or in hot beds 
early in the spring and transplanted to their 
permanent locations when three or four inches 
tall. Very satisfactory results can also be ob- 
tained by sowing the seeds early in August and 
shading from excessive heat by using lath or 
burlap screens. It is well to give young plants 
winter protection the first year. 
The following list includes those varieties 
which are most popular because of their beauty, 
usefulness and adaptability to local climatic 
conditions. 
ACHILLEA—Ptarmica 
THE PEARL. Small double white flower in great profusion. 
2 feet tall. Blooms freely during July and August. An 
excellent perennial for cutting, and very fine for the fore- 
ground of shrubs and for borders. Pkt., 10c; 1/16 oz., 60c. 
ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 
NAPELLUS. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with 
large pale blue flowers in September and October. Pkt., 10c; 
¥% oz., 50c. 
ALYSSUM 
*SAXATILE—Compactum. An excellent border plant 6 to 9 
inches tall covered with bright sulphur-yellow flowers during 
early spring. Pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c; 0z., 75c. 
ANCHUSA ITALICA (Alkanet) 
DROPMORE. One of the finest blue flowered plants grow- 
ing 4 feet tall. Magnificent spikes from June until frost. 
An excellent plant for the background to hide walls or 
fences. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 
ANEMONE 
*CORONARIA ST. BRIGID. Blooms early in the spring, 
grows about 10 inches tall, and has a variety of colors. 
Searlet, Violet or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 
AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE 
As a cut flower the long spurred Aquilegias are the dainti- 
est of our outdoor grown flowers. Very hardy, blooming 
profusely early in the season and remaining in bloom for 
a considerable period. LONG SPURRED GIANT HYBRIDS. 
Pkt., 10c; 4% 0z., 75c. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT HYBRIDS. The world’s finest strain, 
consisting of the most wonderful colors, with very long 
spurred flowers. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 50c. 
*CAERULEA—The Rocky Mountain Columbine. Blue and 
white flowers, 18 inches tall, blooms during June. Pkt., 10c; 
¥% oz., $1.00. 
ARABIS—Rock Cress 
*ALPINA. An excellent early blooming dwarf perennial, 
covered with a mass of white flowers. It makes a fine border 
2 taller perennials. Blooms during April. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 
Cc. 
ARMERIA—Sea Pink 
*FORMOSUM HYBRIDS. Dwarf growing plants with grassy 
leaves and clover-like flower heads from May until July in 
various shades of pinks. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
ASTERS 
MICHAELMAS DAISY. Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 1% 02., 75c. 
AUBRIETIA 
*LARGE FLOWERING HYBRIDS. Excellent dwarf spread- 
ing plants with rose, blue and lilac, blooms early in spring. 
Pkt., 10c; 1% 0z., 75c. 
Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 
Superior Seeds 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
Anemone 
BELLIS—English Daisy (Double) 
Favorite perennials producing their handsome double flow- 
ers in the spring. Rich soil and a cool situation suit them 
best. 
GIANT RED. Extra large double red flowers. Pkt., 10c; 
% oz., $1.00. 
GIANT ROSE, Extra large double rose flowers from April 
on. Prefers a cool, shady place. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 
GIANT WHITE. Beautiful white double flowers produced on 
compact and sturdy plants. Pkt., 10c; % oz., $1.00. 
DOUBLE MIXED. This mixture includes a well-balanced 
proportion of all colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 
GENE TUBULOSA. With quilled petals. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 
c. 
Aquilegia 
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