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Hardy Perennial Asters H a 



1391 Alpinus Blue. A A dwarf alpine Aster indispensable for 

 the rockery or as an edge to the hardy borders. The plants 

 grow 6 to 10 inches high. Showy bluish purple flowers in May 

 and June. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



1397 Subcoeruleus. A favorite hardy spring-flowering Aster 

 forming dense tufts of leaves from which arise leafless stems that 

 carry showy large bluish violet flowers which have a diameter of 

 about 3 inches. The plants bloom profusely during June and 

 July. Pkt. ISc; special pkt. 60c. 



1400 ■'■ — Large Flowering Mixed {Michaelmas Daisies). ® 

 Single faU-ttowering hardy herbaceous plants thriving in any 

 good garden soil. If sown early they will flower the first sea- 

 son; 3 feet Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



Aubrietia, Large-Flowering Hybrids 

 Aubrietia — Rainbow Rock Cress if] A 

 1405 Rosea grandiflora. Grows about 4 inches high and has 

 large, clear pink flowers of exceptional beauty. Pkt. 20c; 

 special pkt. 75c. 

 1410 Large-Flowering Hybrids. This beautiful dwarf rock 

 plant is covered with sheets of bright flowers in spring and early 

 summer; 6 inches. Pkt. ISc; special pkt. 60c. 



Auricula {Primula auricula) iSp] A D 

 1415 A well-known half-hardy perennial of great beauty. The 

 seed has been saved from a splendid collection of choice mixed 

 varieties. 6 inches high. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Balloon Vine 



Balloon Vine — Love-in-a-Puff ® § 



{Cardiospermum kalicacabum) 

 1419 A rapid-growing annual climber succeeding best in light soil 

 and in a warm situation. Has white flowers and large, bright 

 green seed vessels which look like miniature balloons and 

 therefore always arouse great interest. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 



These keys will quickly tell you to what_class each plant 

 belongs. ® = Annual, ®=Biennial, iHP|=Half-Hardy 

 Perennial, 1?]= Hardy Perennial, |TP]=Tender Perennial. 



Balsam — Lady Slipper ® ® 



Double Camellia-Flowered 



The Balsams are old-fash- 

 ioned garden flowers, yet our 

 modern varieties are so greatly 

 improved over the old kinds 

 that gardeners of a generation 

 or two ago would hardly recog- 

 nize in them their old favorites. 

 Balsams are easy to grow and 

 they bloom continuously from 

 midsummer until frost. Any 

 good rich garden soil will give 

 excellent results but during 

 periods of dry weather the bed 

 should be watered regularly to 

 keep the plants growing vigor- 

 ously and induce them to de- 

 velopinto well-branched bushes. 

 As Balsams are half-hardy seeds 

 should not be sown outdoors 

 until all danger of frost is past 

 and the weather has become 

 settled. 



Double Camellia- 

 Flowered Balsam 



1421 Primrose. Lovely fully double blooms of a charming 

 bright primrose color, contrasting well with the rich green 

 foliage. 



1423 Flesh Pink. A shade which enjoys the greatest popu- 

 larity with all those who admire the dehcate tones. 



1425 Salmon Prince. An exquisite salmon-pink with fully 

 double well-rounded blooms set along the entire flower stem. 



1427 Scarlet. The brilliance of the rich scarlet blooms gives a 

 splendid contrast to the luscious deep green foliage. 



1428 Violet. A rather unusual shade — a clear violet with suf- 

 ficient pastel finish to eliminate any harsh effect. 



1429 White Perfection. Lovely white double blooms like 

 small Roses. 



Any of I he above: Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



4756 Balsam Collection. One packet each 

 of the above 6 colors, value 60c, for 45c. 



1430 Finest Mixed Colors. Contains a wide range of beautiful 

 colors. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 



Balsam Apple — Momordica ® § 



1443 Balsamina. The Balsam Apple represents a highly de- 

 sirable annual climber that deserves extensive use wherever 

 shade or privacy are wanted. Sow the seed after all danger 

 of frost is past. Has graceful light green foliage, lovely small 

 yellow flowers, and attractive rounded green fruits set with 

 short spines. Ptt. 10c; j oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



Balsam Pear — Momordica ® § 



1445 Charantia. This annual vine greatly resembles the pre- 

 ceding variety but the flowers are quite a bit larger and the 

 fruits measure 5 to 6 inches in length. They are bright green 

 turning to orange when ripe. As they split open ttte seeds 

 encased in brilliant carmine flesh become visible. Pkt. 10c; 

 J oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 



* Baptisia — False Indigo m 



1449 Australis. Strong growing plants about 2 feet high bear- 

 ing Lupine-like dark blue flowers in June. Has interesting 

 deeply cut foliage. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c. 



Tuberous Rooted Begonia [tp] ® 



Though these have very small seeds they are easy to grow if 

 started in pans filled with fine soil. They will bloom the first 

 season if seed is sown in February or March in a temperature of 

 60 degrees F. Showy outdoors in a semi-shaded position. 

 1485 Double, Finest Mixed. A remarkable mixture including 



a great number of lovely colors in both rich and delicate shades. 



Pkt. 50c; special pkt. $1.50. 

 1490 Single, Finest Mixed. Equally as colorful as the above 



producing splendid sturdy plants and flowers of large size. 



Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



©-Annual; (B)=Bienmal; ^P|=Half-Harcly Perennial; il=Hardy Perennial; gp]=Tender Perennial ^9 



