

AUTUMN, 1930+ Prant Harpy PERENNIALS Now 

HARDY PERENNIALS, continued 
Bearded Iris (Fleur-de-Lis) 
THE NATIONAL EMBLEM OF FRANCE 
These Irises are easily grown and for best results should be planted 
in a well-drained, sunny position, the roots barely covered. The flowers 
are large and handsome. For bordering garden walks or for making a 
nice dividing-line these Irises can be used to advantage and make an 
exquisite show when in full bloom. They flower in May and June. 
Dr. Bernice. You should have some of this kind to plant with Loreley 
(described below). Color is coppery: bronze and dark crimson, making 
a handsome combination. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
Florentina Alba. Grows about 2 feet high and produces large, fragrant 
white flowers during May. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
Loreley. In our opinion this is the loveliest Iris we have seen anywhere. 
The flowers are very large and are borne in profusion on erect, strong 
stems, well above the foliage. Color is deep blue, veined white and 
bordered sulphur-yellow. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
Mme. Chereau. White with edges feathered sky-blue. 35c. each, ppd. 
Mrs. Darwin. Large white flowers spotted with violet and golden yel- 
low. A popular Iris. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
STF ER> F37 One each of the above 5 Irises for $1.50, postpaid. 
: i : Blooms in May. 2% ft. Stand- 
Iris pallida speciosa. ards dark lavender with lighter 
es Sek -_ 7 & shadings; falls shaded light purple. A sweet-scented variety with 
Bearded Iris (Fleur-de-Lis) very fine flowers. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
5 TAee Double Rudbeckia). 
Burbank’s Shasta Daisy. ne be Golden Glow Sabri ue ne): 
IO mo. This is a lovely pure white Golden yellow flowers. Splendid 
flower for mixing with colored flowers screen or background. 25 cts. each, 
of almost any kind in a vase. The postpaid; clumps, 35 cts. each. 
long stems make this excellent for ‘ : : (Peren- . 
cutting, and the white blooms with Helianthus, Miss Mellish nea al 
golden discs in the center are fine for Sunflower). 4 ft. 7-8 mo. Large, 
bouquets. 35c. each, to for $2.90, ppd. brilliant, yellow flowers. The best of 
- “1s Hard Orna- the splendid Hardy Sunflowers. 35 
Eulalia gracillima. are Grass. cts. each, postpaid. 
Has slender, narrow, green leaves 4 to > (Tawny Day Lily). 
5 feet long. Pinkish colored, plume- Hemerocallis 2-4 ft. 7-8) IO: 
like seedheads grace the top of each Bronze-yellow, with carmine mark- 
clump every fall. Very graceful in ing. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
specimen clumps on the lawn. 35 cts. 3 ; : Cardinal 
each, postpaid; clumps, 50c. each. Lobelia cardinalis hiowep. 2-4 ft. 
. . (Plantain Lily 7-10 mo. Rich, fiery cardinal flowers 
Funkia grandiflora or Large White which individually are not showy, but 
Day Lily). 214-3 ft. 8-9 mo. Succeeds ‘ : ee the spikes of bloom are gorgeous. 
insunorshade. Purewhite, lily-shaped, Does well in moist ground. 35 cts. 
fragrant flowers. 35 cts. each, ppd. Platycodon (Balloon Flower) each, postpaid. 
. : (Maltese Cross or Scarlet Lightning). 
Ly chnis chalcedonica 2-3 ft. 7-9 mo. Makes dense heads of 
vermilion-scarlet flowers. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



: . The finest ground-cover—used by 
Pachysandra terminalis. the thousand. This lovely, evergreen 
plant thrives where others would wither and die. Use it as a 
ground-cover, especially in the shade. Grows 5 to 8 inches high. 
Plant about 6 inches apart for best results. 10 for $2, postpaid. 
Write for quantity price. : 

(Leadwort). 4-6 in. 6-10 mo. Especially 
Plumbago Larpentae suitable for bordering beds. The deep blue 
flowers are borne all summer. 35 cts. each, 10 for $2.75, postpaid. 
(Balloon Flower or Japanese Bellflower). (See illustra- 
Platycodon tion.) 2-3 ft. 7-9 mo. Violet-blue, bell-shaped flowers. 
Indispensable in the perennial border. 35 cts. each; extra-large roots, 
50 cts. each, 6 for $2, postpaid. 
The flowers are 
Pyrethrum hybridum roseum grandiflorum. ja;g-, pink and 
daisy-like. Beautiful for indoor decoration. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
: (Speedwell). 2-4 ft. 6-8 mo. Flowers clear blue with purple 
Veronica stamens, on spikes 2 to 4 ft. high. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 
s New. This remarkable Viola bears pure violet 
Viola, Jersey Gem. flowers on good 6-inch stems almost contin- 
ually from early May until fall. The plants are compact and sturdy. 
Any good garden soil in a sunny situation is suitable. Particularly © a — - 
fine for mass effects. 40 cts. each, 10 for $3.25, 100 for $28, postpaid. | Pachysandra for covering bare spaces 
PRICES unless otherwise noted, 35 cts. each, 10 for $2.90, postpaid (remember that our postpaid prices include delivery 
charges for which many other firms charge extra), or $25 per 100, 25 or more at 100 rate 
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