strain, 



Hardy Perennial Plants, continued 



As most Perennials are not effective unless at least 

 three are planted together, we have made the prices for 

 threes and dozens. 



PRICES: All Perennials, unless otherwise noted, are 

 3 for 75 cts., 12 for $2.50. Delivery prepaid 



AQUILEGIA (Columbine). See illustration. Three species 

 and three of the world's finest strains. They grow 2 to 3 feet 

 tall and all bloom in May and June. 



A., Breeze Hill Hybrids. A strain originated at the famous 

 Breeze Hill Gardens of Dr. McFarland at Harrisburg, Pa. 

 Uncommon art shades; extra-long spurs. 



A. caerulea. The lovely, blue, long-spurred Columbine of thj 

 Rocky Mountains. Our seed comes from Colorado. 



A. canadensis. The dainty red and yellow wild Co 

 of the eastern states. Likes poor soil and either sun or s 



A. chrysantha. A golden yellow, long-spurred native of 

 Arizona and New Mexico. Fragrant. Blooms all summer. 



A., Dobbies' Imperial Hybrids. Prize-winning strain from Scot! 

 the result of many years of selection and reselection. Has long spu 

 fine form, and shades not found in other strains. 



A., Mrs. Scott Elliott's Hybrids. A world-famous 

 spurred, with a range of brilliant colors. 



CAMPANULA Medium (Canterbury Bell). 2 to 3 feet. June, 

 July. Beautiful, upturned bells of Pink, White, Mauve, and Blue 

 are borne on erect plants. A biennial but indispensable. Mixed 

 colors only. 



C. Medium calycanthema. 2 to 3 feet. 

 June, July. The Cup-and-Saucer Can- 

 terbury Bells, with saucer-shaped collars. 

 Beautiful. Mixed colors only. 



C. persicifolia (Peach Bells). 2 to 3 feet. 

 June, July. Lovely, cup-shaped, blue 

 bells of large size. A fine border plant. 



C. persicifolia alba. A white variety of 

 the above. 



DICENTRA spectabilis (Bleeding 



Heart). Beautiful, heart-shaped, deep 

 pink flowers with white tips hang in 

 drooping racemes. This plant likes 

 partial shade. 50 cts. each. 



DIGITALIS (Foxglove), The Shirley. 5 



to 6 feet. June, July. A biennial that 

 is grouped with the perennials as it 

 renews itself from self-sown seed. This 

 is one of the few flowers that do well in a 

 shady place. The Shirley is a splendid 

 strain, with unusually long spikes of 

 bloom, white to rose, with chocolate and 

 maroon spots. Mixed colors only. 



Aquilegia 

 (Columbine) i 



Mixed 

 Color Hybrids \ 



Campanula 



Viola, Jersey Gem. Continuous 

 bloom. For edging walks or beds 



GAILLARDIA grandiflora (Blanket 

 Flower). 18 inches. One of the most 

 brilliant perennials. Large, long-stemmed 

 daisy-like flowers of yellow and orange- 

 red. A long-lasting cut-flower. Blooms 

 continuously from June to November. 



MENTHA Requieni. A minute, creeping 

 herb from the Island of Corsica, and a 

 gem for the rockery, the wall-garden or 

 for planting between stepping-stones. It 

 has tiny, light green foliage which spreads 

 slowly, forming a splendid close mat and 

 giving off a delightful strong peppermint 

 scent when stepped on or rubbed. The 

 little blossoms are deep mauve or light 

 purple and are very pretty against the 

 light green foliage. 35 cts. each, 3 

 for SI. 



PACHYSANDRA terminalis (Japanese 

 Spurge). 8 inches. A popular ground- 

 cover for shady places. Planted 6 to 

 8 inches apart, the plants will soon meet 

 and make a perfect cover. 12 for SI. 50, 

 100 for S10. 



PENTSTEMON barbatus Torreyi. 3 feet. July, August. Long spikes of scarlet, 

 tubular flowers. One of the staple border plants. Always good. 



PHYSOSTEGIA virginiana, Vivid. 18 inches. July, August. Deep pink flowers 

 long-lasting when cut. A dwarfer, more brilliant variety than the type. 



PLATYCODON grandiflorum (Chinese Balloon Flower). 2 feet. July to October. 

 Balloon-shaped buds open to large, blue, bell-shaped flowers, freely produced. 



PYRETHRUM hybridum. 2 feet. May, June. Long-stemmed, daisy-like flowers, 

 lasting long when cut. The colors range from white, through various shades of pink 

 and red to deep crimson. Mixed colors only. 



P. hybridum, Double. 2 feet. June, July. Selected doubles of the favorite Persian 

 Daisy. The plants are all grown from divisions and will all be double, some frilled, 

 others very compact. Colors range from ruby-red through rose to delicate pink 

 and creamy white. Long stems; perfect cut-flowers. Mixed colors only. 40 cts. each, 

 3 for SL 



TRITOMA or Red-hot Poker (Knipbofia), Pfitzeriana. 2% feet. August to frost. 

 The most free-fio\vering"of the Red-hot Pokers, and the showiest. Makes a stunning 

 show in the garden and is a striking cut-flower. Must be well mulched in winter, or 

 the roots can be lifted and stored in the cellar. 



VIOLA, Apricot. 6 inches. May to October. Rich apricot-yellow flowers, freely 

 produced. Keep them cut and the plants will bloom all summer. 



V., Jersey Gem. 6 inches. Everblooming. Makes a perfect edging plant jor beds and 

 borders. Compact grower, and if faded flowers are kept cut will bloom all the time. 

 Pure violet-blue, fragrant blooms on 6-inch stems. 3 for 75 cts., 12 for $2, 100 

 for S15. 



V., Little Gem. New. 4 inches. Everblooming. A miniature Jersey Gem, identical 

 except that the plants are more compact and the flowers are about half the size. 

 3 for SI, 12 for S3. 



V., Purple Glory. New. 6 inches. Everblooming. Rounded flowers of rich purple 

 as large as ordinary pansies are produced continuously. Fine for cutting. 3 for $1, 

 12 for S3. 



V. tricolor (Johnny-Jump-Up) . 6 inches. Everblooming. So many have asked 

 for these that we just had to list them. Indispensable in an old-fashioned garden. 



VIOLET, Princess of Wales. 6 inches. April to June. Delightfully fragrant, long- 

 stemmed purple Violets for cutting. 



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