THE CRE AM OF HAR D Y PER ENNIALS. 



These are all hiirdy plants which livp in the parden ye-.ir after year, blooming everv spring or summer with little or no care. They are exceedingly 

 beautlfnl while man v or them are among the brightest gems of the lloral kingdom. As a rule tliey bloom early in the spring when the garden is almost 

 destitute of flowers. "What garden is complete without the Columbine, Fo.xglove, Larkspur, Pinks, Hollyhocks, Sweet VVilham, Coreopsis, Canterbury 

 Bells Candytuft Alvssum, etc. Do not fail to sow seed of a good collection ot these beautiful hardy plants this season; they will be a joy for the rest 

 of voi'ir life Many 61 the varieties will bloom the tirst year if started indoors or in a hot-bed. Ordinarily seed is sown as soon as ground is warm and 

 settled in good, li"ht, rich soil iiicelv prepared; transplant to iiermanent position when largo enough. While little care need to be given this delight- 

 ful class ot plants, you will be well repaid by giving the beds a good mulching every fall and covering with straw or litter to protect them from any 

 ludden chaoges which may have a tendency to allect them. 



\donis 

 Autumnalis. 



A handsome, hardy herbac- 



eous annual, one foot high, 

 having finely cut dark green 

 foliage, in which are set tlie 

 intense blood red flowers, giv- 

 ing the plant a very striliing 

 appearance. Pkc. 6c. 



Adonis Vernalis. 



A very fine, early spring 

 perennial, one foot in heiglit 

 and bearing a profusion of 

 flowersof bright yellow shade. 

 Fine for permanent edging or 

 borders. Pkt. 5c. 



Lovely, very hardy plant ; during May is a. 

 mass of bright golden blossoms. In appear 

 ance it is like the ordinary free blooming annual variety. Height one foot. Pkt. 4c. 



ALYSSUM, SAXATILE. 



shades. 



Among the earliest and brightest of spring 

 flowers. The colors run through several 

 Hardy pei'ennial ; two feet high. Pkt. 8c. 



ANEflONE. 



Also called Primula Auricula and French 

 Cowslip. This is an old and well known 



same 



Primrose. 



Six inches 



AURICULA. 



favorite. Culture 

 high. Finest Prize 

 Mixture of all the 

 choicest varieties. 

 Pkt. 8c. 



Christmas 

 Rose. 



This elegant plant', 

 blooms in December*, 

 regardless of ice 

 and snow, with fra- 

 gi-ance as fine as one 

 that unfolds her 

 bosom of tintish 

 loveliness and bows 

 herself with modest 

 grace 'midst the gar- 

 landed beauties 

 nursed into perfection by nature 'neath a June day sun. A fine pot 

 plant. Pkt. 5c. ' 



Among the earliest blooming plants, and verv 

 useful for rock work, edgings, etc. Hardy per- 

 ennial; nine inches high. Pkt. 7c. 



ARABIS. 



AURICULA. 



Canterbury 

 Bells, or 

 Campanula. 



Handsome plant of 

 stately growth, rich 

 1 colorandprofusebloom. 

 i Succeeds best in light, 

 rich soil, and should be 

 transplanted two feet 

 apart. Has large, bell- 

 shaped flowers, which 

 are strikingly effective. 

 Double mixed colors, 

 finest strain. Pkt. 100 

 seeds 4c. Single mixed. 

 Pkt. 100 seeds 3c. 



Candytuft, or Iberis Sempervirens. 



One of the best early perennials; extra fine for cemetery work 



as the plants are a 



solid mass of white 

 at time flov^'ers are 

 most scarce, and be- 

 ing perfectly hardy 

 needs no fussing 

 with. Pretty plant 

 to grow. Pkt. 5c. 

 SNOW CREST— Pkt. 

 4c. 



CEDRONELLA CANA. 



A beautiful hardy, ever- 

 green, perennial plant, hav- 

 ing fragrant leaves 

 and producing long 

 spikes of salvia- 

 shaped crimson blos- 

 soms. Three feet 

 high. Pkt. 4c. 



CHEISTMAS ROSE. 



Cleome, or 



Spider 



Flower. 



Most beautiful of 

 all garden favorites. 

 Flowers deep pur- 

 ple pink. Stamens 

 several inches long, 

 hence its name. 

 Pkt. 100 seeds 4c. 



COLUMBINE, or AQUILEQIA. 



Every well regulated yard has a space devoted to perennials, 

 and no bed of perennials would be complete without a due propor- 

 tion of Columbine. Easiest culture, and when established will fur- 

 nish graceful and beautiful flowers. Extra fine double mixed, best 

 and finest colors. Two to three feet high. Pkt. 5c. 



FRAQRARIA INDICA, 



ANTKRBURY BELLS or CAMP 



BOCCONIA 

 JAPONICA. 



Stately and showy, per- 

 fectly hardy herbaceous 

 perennial, suitable for 

 planting singly or i' 

 groups. One of the earl- 

 iest plants to begin growth 

 in the spring. Handsome 

 foliage. Height four to 

 seven feet. Pkt. 8c. 



WHY I DO IT! 



I give more "Live Seed" 

 for the same price or less 

 than any other firm. Yes, 

 I am the grower and you 

 save middleman's profit. 



Don't Fail to ta>e advan- 

 tage flower seed collections 



offered on pages .") anu 0. 



99 



Hardy perennial, herbac- 

 eous creeper, from India, 

 with yellow blossoms and bright red fruit like small strawberries. 

 Elegant for rock work or hanging baskets. Pkt. 3c. 



