Wilt-Resistant 



strains 



Aster, Imbricated Pompon Mixed (14-16 in.) Erect habit; 

 small pompon flowers with most of the florets tubed. 

 Especially fine for cutting Pkt. 15c 



Aster, Single Perennial or Michaelmas Daisy [hP-3 ft] 

 In late autumn, this fine native of New England supplies 

 some of the last patches of color. The plants are sturdy, 

 branch well near the top, and produce quantities of flowers. 

 These are daisy-like in shape with small contrasting discs 

 and come in a variety of soft and vivid colors. 

 Mixed 3^ oz. 65c; pkt. 10c 



AUBRIETIA [hP-R-6 in.] A dainty dwarf creeping plant 

 that is indispensable to the rock garden. It is also used 

 for bedding where a mat of close foliage covered with a 

 blanket of color is desired. It blooms in the early spring, 

 is quite hardy, and does well in moderately poor soil. 



Bougainvillei, Bluish Purple Pkt. 25c 



Auricula (See Primula) j, 

 AtrsTRALiAN Pea Vine (See DoUchos) 

 Baby Blue Eyes (See Nemophila) 

 Baby's Breath (See Gypsophila) 

 Baby PRniRosE (See Primula malacoides) 

 Bachelor's Button (See Centaurea) 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum) (Loye-in-a-puff) [hA- 

 C-10 ft.] The numerous seed {)ods of this curious vine are 

 inflated pouches resembling balloons. It is a rapid growing, 

 graceful climber that should have some support. The 

 small flowers are white. It succeeds well in light soil. 

 The botanical name comes from the white heart-shaped 

 spots on the black seeds which are often strung as beads. 

 Oz. 30c; pkt. 10c 



BALSAM (Lady's Slipper) [hA-18 in.] These bushy plants 

 grow well in partial shade, develop rapidly, and stand 

 transplanting when of good size. The double blossoms 

 nestle close to the central stalk. If the leaves hide the 

 blossoms, they may be trimmed back. The plants require 

 plenty of moisture. 

 Double Tall or Camellia Flowered Sorts 

 Mixed /^ oz. 40c; pkt. 5c 



Balsam Apple or Pear (See Momordica) 



Beans (See Scarlet Runner) 



BARTON I A [hA-1 ft.] Though a native of California, this 

 plant should be better known in other parts of the country. 

 The handsome single flowers are golden yellow, with bristl- 

 ing stamens. The gray foliage is thistle-like and glistens 

 in the sunshine. The plant does not stand transplanting. 

 A dry sunny spot in the rock garden is a suitable place forit. 

 Aurea H oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Beard Tongue (See Penstemon) 



BEGONIA, Gracilis, or Fibrous rooted [tP-lOin.j Sturdy plants 

 with glossy foliage and profuse bloom. The seed should 

 be started under glass in cold climates. These Begonias 

 prefer rich soil and sunshine, but they will also grow in 

 shade. 

 Luminosa Deep scarlet flowers; bronze foliage. . . .Pkt. 25c 

 Prima Donna Bright carmine rose Pkt. 25c 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) [hP-R-8 in.] Favorites 

 for edgings, low beds, and rock gardens. The leaves form a 

 low rosette. The button-like flowers are composed of 

 numerous rows of tightly packed petals. When established, 

 they are profuse bloomers for a long period. 

 Double Monstrosa Vigorous plants bear extra large flowers. 

 Pink Red White Mixed 



Any one of the above: 3^ oz. 60c; pkt. 15c 



Double Mixed A choice collection of the small double type 

 in shades of white, pink, and rose . . . . K oz. 50c; pkt. lOc 



The somewhat formal plants oF Balsam 

 make neat low-srowing hedges. 



Black-Eyed Susan (See Thunbergia) 

 Blanket Flower (See Gaillardia) 

 Blue Lace Flower (See Didiscus) 

 Bouncing Bet (See Saponaria) 



BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) [hA-lOin.] Above their 

 lacy foliage the small flowers of these little plants are borne 

 during most of the summer, creating spots of soft color in 

 a bed or border. A fine rock garden plant. Start seed 

 early indoors. 

 Blue. Intense shade of blue. 

 Mixed. Rich assortment of colors. 



Each of the above: }/i oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Brazilian Morning Glory (See Ipomoea) 



BROWALLIA [hA-1 ft.] A plant which can be used both in the 

 border and to decorate an inside window garden is sure 

 to be a special favorite. This one blooms profusely out- 

 doors in summer and autumn even in hot dry weather, 

 while as a house plant it blossoms well throughout the 

 winter. The graceful pyramidal plants with dark green 

 leaves produce upright stalks adorned with many star- 

 shaped flowers. These are a rare, intense blue with sparkling 

 white centers. 



Speclosa Major (Blue) Pkt. 25c 



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