Grow Flowers for the Roadside Market 



PERENNIALS, continued 



ORIENTAL POPPIES 



Papaver 



The very large, bright-colored flowers add 

 charm to the garden in May and June. Sow seed 

 in early spring. Mark plants with a stake, as 

 during July and August the tops die but come up 

 again in the fall. Any transplanting should be 

 dSnc in the fall. 



1211 Orientale. Large, bright scarlet flowers 

 with black blotches. Feathery stems 3 feet 

 long. Pkt. lOcts.; Jgoz. 30cts. 



1212 Orientate, Princess Victoria. Salmon- 

 pink. Very beautiful. Pkt. 15 cts.; Jsoz. 

 45 cts. 



1210 Orientale, Mixed. Orange, pink, and red 

 shades. Pkt. 10 cts.; l-goz. 30 cts. 



1215 ICELAND POPPIES, New Hybrids. 



This improved strain of everblooming, hardy, 

 perennial Poppies flowers a few months after 

 the seed is sown. If the pods are kept picked 

 will bloom all summer. Flowers come in shades 

 of yellow, orange, salmon, rose, and white. 

 Very easily grown. Pkt. 15 cts.; }^oz. 35 cts. 



1256 PRIMULA Veris, Giant-flowered, Mixed 



(Cowslip). Beautiful, hardy perennial, bloom- 

 ing early in the spring. The flowers are mostly 

 in shades of yellow, orange, and red and are 



Soduced on strong stems 15 inches long, 

 oes best in cool, moist locations. Pkt. 20 cts.; 

 ^oz. 50 cts. 



1260 PYRETHRUM, Mixed. The large, daisy- 

 like flowers in shades of red, rose, pink, and 

 white are very attractive. Flowers in early 

 spring and in some locations will bloom again 

 in fall. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts.; Hoz. 40 cts. 



1310 SCABIOSA, Giant Hybrids (Isaac House 

 Strain). This is a great improvement over all 

 perennial Scabiosas. The frilled and ruffled 

 flowers on long stems, in shades of lilac, 

 mauve, blue and white, are very handsome. 

 Valuable for cut-flowers, lasting a Jong time 

 in water. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. %\. 



1345 SWEET WILLIAM. Probably the best 

 known of all perennials and easily grown from 

 seed. For best results, young plants should be 

 started each year as they bloom more freely 

 than old stock. Pkt. 10 cts.; ^oz. 30 cts. 



1375 VERONICA spicata. Mixed. Excellent 

 border plants 2 to 3 feet tall. Small, dark green 

 leaves and attractive, long spikes of blue, pink, 

 and white flowers. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 35 cts. 



1385 VIOLA cornuta. Mixed (Tufted Pansies). 



very desirable where a bright display is wanted. 

 If planted in spring, will flower from June till 

 frost. Pkt. 15 cts.; i^goz. 40 cts. 

 1390 WALLFLOWERS, Finest Double, 

 Mixed. A deliciously fragrant, half-hardy per- 

 ennial blooming early in spring. In the North 

 they must be given protection during the winter. 

 Transplant to a coldframe if possible. Pkt. 

 15 cts.; J-goz. 50 cts. 



Iceland Poppies 



FLOWER AND VEGETABLE PLANTS 



had 



During the last few years we h _ 

 requests for plants that we have decided to handle the leaders. 



Orders are shipped direct from the farm, and our plants are freshly 

 dug for each order, carefully packed, and shipped promptly. We guar- 

 antee the safe arrival of all plants, and if not satisfactory write us within 

 forty-eight hours and the unsatisfactory stock will be replaced free of 

 charge; but in no case will the purchase money be returned. 



Prices include packing, postage, or express charges to all points east of 

 the Mississippi and north of the Gulf States. For orders beyond, add 10 

 per cent to cover the extra postage or expressage. 



All plants are well rooted, hardened, and should be carefully planted 

 promptly on arrival. In dry weather, give ample water when setting out 

 plants, and at all times take care to see they do not dry out. When package 

 IS opened, protect from sun and wind and keep the roots moist. 



PERENNIAL FLOWERS 



Ready for delivery any time during the spring 



BELLIS, Double Mixed (English Daisy). A 

 large-flowering strain of this favorite in a mix- 

 ture of white, rose, and pink. Blooms from 

 early spring until August, and requires pro- 

 tection dunng the winter months where the 

 weather is severe. 8 inches high. 



CAMPANULA persicifolia. Blue. One of the 

 finest Bellflowers, with large, bright blue 

 flowers. Grows 232 feet tall. 



CARNATIONS, Grenadin, Giant Double, 

 Mixed. Many gardeners do not realize how easy 

 it is to grow large-flowering Carnations outdoors. 

 Just try a few plants of this special stock and 

 see what a beautiful showing they make in 

 your garden. The sweet-scented flowers of all 

 colors are fully double. Blooms all summer. 



COLUMBINE, Mrs. Scott Elliott's Mixed 

 Shades. Considered the finest strain of Colum- 

 bine available. The seed from which these 

 plants were grown was procured from leading 

 specialists. The large flowers with long spurs 

 come in shades of red, rose, blue, pink, yellow, 

 and white. This mixture contains all colors. 



COREOPSIS grandiflora. The deep golden 

 yellow, cup-shaped flowers on long stems are 

 excellent for cutting, and the plants will bloom 

 from early spring until frost if the flowers are 

 not allowed to go to seed. Grows 2 feet high. 



GAILLARDIA grandiflora. One of the showiest 

 and most efl'ective hardy perennials, blooming 

 from early spring until frost. The bright crim- 

 son and gold flowers are excellent for cutting. 

 Grows 2 feet high. 



DELPHINIUM, Stokes Exhibition Hybrids. 

 A mixture of all shades. Grown from seed 

 selected from the finest collections in both 

 America and England. The colors range from 

 pale hlac-lavender to rich violet-blue, and in- 

 clude the popular pinkish mauve and pastel 

 shades, with a liberal number of double flowers. 



Mixed shades in 1-year plants, 30 cts. each; 

 75 cts. for 3; $1.35 for 6; $2.40 per doz. 



Two-year, field-grown clumps of Delphiniums, 

 balled and burlapped, can be supplied in the fol- 

 lowing shades: 



Light Blue Shades, with light center; with 

 dark center. 



Mauve Shades, with light center; with dark 



Dark Blue Shades, with light center; with 

 da.k center. 



Intermediate Shades, with light center; with 

 Mixture. All shades. 



Any of above: Large clumps, $1 each; $10 per doz. 

 For seed, see page 36 



SWEET WILLIAM, Mixed. A complete mix- 

 ture of all popular colors, making a splendid 

 showing in beds and borders. The trusses of 

 rich, varied flowers in bright colors are un- 

 usually attractive and sweet scented. A good 

 cut-flower. 



Prices on Perennial Plants, except where other- 

 wise noted, 25 cts. each; 55 cts. for 3; SI for 6; 

 $1.85 per doz.; $3.50 for 25. 



Perennial Garden Collection 



Bellis Gaillardia 

 Carnation Campanula 

 Columbine Sweet William 

 Coreopsis Delphinium (Mixed Shades) 

 1 each of 8 varieties listed for $1.75, 3 each 

 of 8 varieties listed for $3.50 



ANNUAL FLOWERS 



Ready May 1, except where noted 

 ASTER, Queen of the Market, Mixed. The 



earliest flowering of all Asters, blooming in 

 July. The good-sized flowers are valuable for 

 cutting. Excellent for bedding. 25 cts. per 

 doz., 45 cts. for 25, 75 cts. for 50, $1.25 per 100, 

 $5.75 for 500. 



Aster, American Late Branching, Mixed. 



Excellent type for all purposes. The flowers, 

 on long stems, often measure 5 inches across 

 when well grown. By all means plant some of 

 this variety. 25 cts. per doz., 45 cts. for 25, 

 75 cts. for 50, $1.25 per 100, $5.75 for 500. 



ANTIRRHINUM or SNAPDRAGON, Large- 

 flowering Half-Dwarf, Mixed. This splendid 

 type grows about 18 inches high and makes a 

 gorgeous display all during the summer. 



PANSIES, Mammoth, Mixed. These plants 

 have grown from the finest stock obtained from 

 Pansy specialists in America and Europe. The 

 colors are unusually attractive, with just the 

 right percentage of yellow, blue, wine-red, 

 black, and blotched varieties. Flowers often 

 measure 4 inches in diameter. 



PETUNIAS, Bedding, Mixed. These large, 

 free-flowering Bedding Petunias will make an 

 unusual display from late spring until frost. 

 Flowers average 3 inches across. 



SCARLET SAGE or SALVIA. One of the most 

 effective for bedding or individual specimens. 

 Plants are completely covered with bright red 

 flowers from early summer until frost. Very 

 striking. 



VERBENA, New Giant, Mixed. A complete 

 mixture of giant-flowering Verbenas in shades 

 of rose, blue, white, scarlet, and pink. The 

 individual flowers will completely cover a 

 50-cent piece, and the large trusses of bright 

 colors make an attractive display all summer. 



ZINNIAS, Giant Dahlia-flowered, Mixed. 

 One of the easiest annuals to grow and probably 

 the most satisfactory of all. They are a mass of 

 color from early spring until frost and make a 

 bright showing in every garden. 30 cts. for 6, 

 50 cts. per doz., $1 for 25. 



Prices on Aimuals except where noted: 35 cts. for 

 6, 60 cts. per doz., $1.10 for 25, Sl.CO for 50. 



ANNUAL PLANT COLLECTION. 48 annual 

 plants. 6 each of 8 varieties listed (value 

 $2.35) for $2. 96 annual plants, 12 each of 

 8 varieties listed, $3.50. 



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