PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Ensor and Forrest Sts., Baltimore, Md. 



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PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 



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. 

 ROSEA (Kelwayi). Pink. Pkt., 10c; ^4 oz., 35c. 



ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



FISCHERL 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; % oz., 40c; oz., $1.25. 



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. 

 Scarlet, Violet or Mixed. Pkt., 10c; Vs 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 GLVNT HYBRIDS. 

 Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 75c. 



MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT HYBRIDS. The world's finest strain, 

 consisting of the most wonderful colors, with very long 

 spurred flowers. Pkt., 10c; % 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 hr>rder 

 to taller perennials. Blooms during April. Pkt., 10c; }^ oz., 

 60c. 



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. 



AUBRIETIA 



fLARGE FLOWERING HYBRIDS. Excellent dwarf spread- 

 ing plants with rose, blue and lilac, blooms early in spring. 

 Pkt., 10c; Vi oz., 75c. 



Varieties marked * suitable for Rock Gardens. 



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., Sl.OO. 



GIANT ROSE. Extra large double rose flowers from April 

 on. Prefers a cool, shady place. Pkt., 10c; Js oz., $1.00. 

 GIANT WHITE. Beautiful white double flowers produced on 

 compact and sturdy plants. Pkt., 10c; Ys oz., $1.00. 

 DOUBLE MIXED. This mixture includes a well-balanced 

 proportion of all colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 

 GIANT TUBULOSA. With quilled petals. Pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 

 65c. 



Aquilegia 



