70N06 Anchusa 
Italica Dropmore 
A stately perennial, growing 4 to 5 
feet high, virtually covered with rich 
deep blue flowers from May until July. 
If cut back after the first bloom is over, 
it will bloom again in the fall. Anchusa 
is well adapted for background planting 
and does best in a loamy soil. 
4 35¢ each; 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.50; 
$2.75 per doz., postpaid 
70N18 Aquilegia 
Long Spurred Hybrids, Mixed Colors 
(Columbine) 
Blooms during May and June when 
flowers are scarce. Plants grow 2 to 3 
feet high. Perfectly hardy. The flowers 
of this new strain are quite distinct, 
having broader petals and longer spurs. 
_ A wide range of colors wili be found in 
BH this mixture. For illustration see page 74. 
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30c¢ each; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.30; 
$2.50 per doz., postpaid 
70N24 Hardy Aster, Climax 
Hardy Asters 
(Michaelmas Daisies) 
These stand unrivaled for their bril- 
-liant shades of color and extreme pro- 
‘fusion of bloom during the autumn 
“months. They are invaluable for the 
border and for cut flowers. Very hardy 
and easily grown, succeeding anywhere. 
7JON26 MONS. Distinct reddish violet. 
Very showy type. 4 feet. 
JON24 NOVI-BELGI CLIMAX. One of 
ie best and showiest, with large pyra- 
idal spikes of large light lavender-blue 
lowers. Plants grow 5 feet high. 
| 70N29 WHITE CLIMAX. Like Climax, 
cept in color, which is pure white. 
Any of the above varieties of Asters: 
_ 35e each; 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.65; 
$3.00 per doz., postpaid 
graceful stems are produced 
| profusion all summer long. Culture easy; 
69N95 Astilbe, Gladstone 
Astilbe (Spirea) 
Of vigorous growth, producing many 
branched, feathered heads of flowers in 
June and July. They prefer a half-shady, 
moist position in any garden soil. 
69N95 GLADSTONE. Immense plumes 
of snow-white flowers, borne on strong, 
erect stalks. Equally as good for force- 
ing as for growing outdoors. <A fine 
variety. 
69N97 GRANAT. An attractive vari- 
ety with deep earmine red flower heads. 
69N89 KRIEMHILDE. Salmon-pink 
feathery spikes. Excellent for cutting 
and showy in the garden. 
7ONO1 PEACH BLOSSOM. A compact 
variety with beautiful peach blossom 
pink flowers. Fine for the garden and 
forcing. 
Any of the above Astilbes: 75e each; 
3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.55; $7.00 per dozen, 
postpaid 
70N17 Collection 
One plant each of the above 4 named 
$2.50 
Astilbes (value $3.00) 
sent postpaid for only.... 
70N30 Bocconia cordata 
(Plume Poppy) 
A noble, hardy perennial with beautiful 
foliage and creamy white flowers in pan- 
icles during July and August. Most suit- 
able for background planting or among 
shrubbery. 6 to 8 feet high. 
35e each; 3 for 90e; 6 for $1.50; 
$2.75 per doz., postpaid 
70N60 Coreopsis 
Harvest Moon 
bright yellow flowers on long, 
in great 
Large, 
thrive anywhere. One of the best hardy 
plants. For illustration see page 84. 
30e each; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.25; 
2.25 per doz. postpaid 
70N73 Dianthus 
Plumarius 
(Grass, Border, Feather, Clove or Spice Pinks) 
The double and single flowers are 
large, borne in a wide variety of colors 
and markings, with fringed edges. Fra- 
grant. For illustration see page 87. 
30c each; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.25; 
$2.25 per doz., postpaid 
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Plants and nursery stock should be set out early in the spring before growth starts. Order early. 
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Mailed you direct 
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70N91 Chrysanthemum, Excelsior 
Chrysanthemum 
Bloom in October and November, when 
nearly all other outdoor flowers are 
gone. 3 to 4 feet high. Showy when in 
bloom, appreciated for cutting. From a 
long list of varieties we have selected 
the following as being the most hardy 
and the earliest flowering. 
Aster Flowering Varieties 
ZON90 AUTUMN GLOW. Rose-crim- 
son. Very fine. 
7ONS1 EXCELSIOR. Bright yellow. 
One of the finest ever introduced. 
7ONS2 OLD HOMESTEAD. An excel- 
lent variety with buff pink flowers. 
SON93 VICTORY. Pure white flowers 
of large size. 
Any of the above: 35c each; 3 for 90c; 
6 for $1.65; $3.00 per doz., postpaid 
71No0 Collection 
One plant each of the above four 
As ae r flowering Chrysanthemums (value 
$1.40 
Button or Pompon Varieties 
7iNOL FIELD OF SNOW. White but- 
ton-shaped flowers produced freely. An 
excellent cut flower. 
SINO2 LITTLE BOB. A foremost va- 
riety with attractive, bronze colored but- 
tons. A real autumn shade. 
JiNOS SKIBO. Pure golden-yellow 
flowers of true button or Pompon shape 
are borne in great abundance through 
many weeks in autumn. 
Amy of the above: 35e each; 3 for 90c; 
6 for $1.65; $3.00 per doz., postpaid 
71NO07 Collection 
One plant each of the above three Pompon 
Chrysanthemums (value $1.05) sent 
postpaid fcr only 
80c 
Campanula 
Hardy biennials worthy of a place in 
every garden. For full description and 
prices, see page 81. 
70N80 Digitalis 
Gloxiniaflora, Mixed Colors 
(Foxglove) 
Beautifully marked and finely spotted, 
gloxinia-like flowers during June and 
July. Does best in half-shady places and 
is fine for planting among shrubbery. 
4 to 6 feet tall. For illustration, see 
page 88. 
30¢ each; 3 for 70c; 6 for $1.25; 
$2.25 per doz., postpaid 
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