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1981, SPRING SEED CATALOG 
SEEDS OF PERENNIAL FLOWERS 
Varieties marked “R” suitable lor rock gardens. 
AQUILEGIA or COLUMBINE 
Very hardy, does well in partial shade. A good cut flower. 
1274—Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Hy¬ 
brids. 2 to 3 ft. May-June. R. 
Large bloom with long spurs. An 
unusual range of color. Fkt., 10c. 
1382— ?Blue Shades. 30 in. May- 
June. R. Large, long spurred 
flowers. Pkt., 15c. 
1383— Pink Shades. 30 in. May- 
June. R. Large, long spurred flow¬ 
ers. Pkt., 15c. 
1276— Mixed Varieties, 24 in. 
May-June. R. Mixed colors. Pkt., 
5c. 
1293—AGROST, EMMA CORON- 
ARIA (Rose Champion). 24 in. 
July-September. Pkt., 5c. 
1270 — ALYSSUM SAXATILE. 
Goldentuft. 10 in. April-May. R. 
Pkt., 6c. 
1271— ANCHUSA (Bugloss). 3 to 4 ft. June-July. Fkt., 6c. 
1272— ANTHEMIS KELWAI. 18 to 24 in. July to frost. A golden 
yellow. Pkt., 6c. 
1278—CANTERBURY BELLS (Campanula Medium). 2 to 3 ft. 
June-July. Pink, blue, lavender and white bells. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 
1281— CHINESE LANTERN (Physalis). Pkt., 5c. 
1282— COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA, 2 ft. June to fall. A beautiful 
golden yellow Daisy-shaped flower. Long slender stems making a 
splendid cut flower. Pkt., 5c. 
1285—DAISY, SHASTA. Balls Re-Selected. 2 ft. June. Long stems 
and very large flowers. Pkt., 10c. 
1295— ERYNGIUM Sea Holly. 2 it. June-September. Burrs and 
stems a shade of blue. Pkt., 5c. 
1296— FOR-GET-ME-NOT (Myosotis). 8 in. May-Fall. Dainty blue. 
Pkt., 5c. 
FOXGLOVE (Digitalis). June-July. Known also as “Fairy Glove.” 
1803—The Shirley Hybrids. 5 to 6 feet. Extra long spikes and large 
bell-shaped flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt., 5c. 
DELPHINIUM or PERENNIAL LARKSPUR 
1291—Wrexham Hybrids. 4 to 6 ft. June-July. This is the strain 
referred to as Hollyhock Delphiniums. Tall spikes, large flowers, 
many semi-double. Pkt., 25c. 
1289—Gold Medal Hybrids. 3 to 5 feet. June-July. Tall spikes and 
colors most every shade of blue. Pkt., 10c. 
1287— Belladonna. 2 to 3 ft. A lovely light blue color. Plant branch¬ 
ing. Pkt., 10c. 
1288— Bellamosum. 2 to 3 ft. A dark blue. Branching habit. 
Pkt., 10c. 
1280—Chinese. 12 in. June-Fall. Low growing. Blue and white 
mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
HARDY PINKS Grass or Glove (Plumarius) 1 ft. May. Gray grass¬ 
like foliage. 
1283— Single Mixed Colors. Pkt., 5c. 
1277— Double Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c. 
GA1LLARDIA or BLANKET FLOWER 
1302—Portola Hybrids. 18 in. July-October. Very large flowers with 
good stems. Beautiful shades of bronzy red, gold tipped. Pkt., 10c. 
1297— Grandiflora Mixed. 18 in. July-October. Colors coppery scar 
let, golden yellow, maroon red and others. Pkt., 5e. 
GYSOPHILA (Baby's Breath). 2 ft. July-August. The fine grass- 
like foliage covered with tiny white blossoms. 
1276—Paniculata Single. Pkt., 6c. 
1380—Paniculata Double. Will come about 50(i double Pkl.. 15c. 
1298— HARDY WAX (Linum). 1 ft. May-Fall. Pkt., 5c. 
1267—HEARTSEASE or TUFTED PANSIES (Viola Cornuta). 
Pkt., 5c. 
1299— HIBISCUS (Mallow Marvel). 3 to 4 ft. Hollyhock shaped 
flowers, 6 to 8 inches across- Mixed colors. Pkt.. 5c. 
HOLLYHOCK 
Plant in groups about the garden, against walls of buildings, along 
drives or walks, against the garden fence or in the back-ground of 
the flower garden. 
1292—Imperator. 6-6 ft. June. Flowers of immense size 5 to 6 inches 
in diameter. Frilled and fringed with a double rosette in center. Colors 
mostly light shades running through pink, buff, cream and others. 
Low growing and branches freely. Pkt., 10c. 
1300— Chafers Double Mixed. 
Very double and a good range 
of color. Pkt., 10c. 
1301— Single Mixed Colors. A 
glorious mixture of bright col¬ 
ors. Pkt., 5c. 
1373—JAPANESE IRIS (Iris 
Kaempferi). 3 ft. June. Pkt., 
lOo. 
1310—REGAL LILY. 2 to 3 
ft. July. Pkt., 15c. 
1306 — LUPINES POLYPHY- 
LLUS. 2 to 3 ft. May-June. Mix¬ 
ed colors. Pkt., 5c. 
1309 — PLATYCODON (Chin¬ 
ese Balloon Flower). 1 ft. R. 
July-Sept. Mixed Colors. Pkt., 
10c. 
1308 — ORIENTAL POPPY 
(Papaver Orientale). 2 to 3 ft. 
HOLLY'HOCKS May-June. Pkt., 10c. 
PYRETHRUM or PAINTED DAISY. 1311—Roseum. 2 ft. June. A 
daisy like flower growing on long stems. Colors deep rich crimson 
to light pink and white. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
1384—SCABIOSA CAUCASIA Houses New Giant Hybrids. 18 in. 
June. Pkt., 20c. 
1312—STATICE LATIFOLIA. 2 ft. R. Pkt., 10c. 
1304—SWEET PEAS, PERENNIAL (Lathyrus Latifolius). Blooms 
during late summer. Mixed colors. Pkt., 10c. 
SWEET WILLIAM 
1268— Single Mixed Colors. 15 in. Summer. Pkt., 6c. 
1269— Double Mixed Colors. Pkt., 10c. 
1279—Selected Giant Flowered Hybrids. Unusually fine as to color 
and size. Pkt., 10c. 
Large Flowered Cannas 
CANNA BEDS 
We will tell you just how you are to place them. We will select 
varieties that will match up well as to foliage, bloom and height. 
1961— FIVE FOOT BED. 13 plants, 4 tall for center, and 9 medium 
height for outside of a formal bed. 81.25. 
1962— SEVEN FOOT BED. 19 plants, t tall for center, 6 medium 
for second circle, and 12 for outside of bed. 81.75. 
CANNA BORDER COLLECTION 
24 Bulbs 82.25; 12 Bulbs 81.25 
Use as a background for lower growing flowers; or as a screen to 
hide some unsightly place, a chicken yard, old fence, or set at the side 
or back side of the lawn. Colors well blended. Six each of four 
named varieties. 24 bulbs, postpaid 82.25. Three each of the same list 
of 12 bulbs, $1.25. 
GRAND MIXTURE OF CANNAS 
Good healthy roots sure to grow. Price 6 for 65c; 12 for 95c; 25 for 
$1.80. postpaid. 
NAMED CANNAS 
Price on all named varieties 15c each; 3 for 40c; 6 for 75c; 12 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
HUNGARIA. 3 ft. Green foliage. A large spike or truss of delicate 
pink bloom. 
KING HUMBERT. 4 ft. Bronze foliage. A large orange red flower 
standing well above foliage. 
PRESIDENT. 3 Vs ft. Green foliage. A large cluster of flowers, a 
glorious red, standing up above the foliage. They make a great show. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. 4 to 5 ft. Green foliage. Golden yellow 
flowers dotted a bright red. An occasional flower or leaf either partly 
or all the same shade of red as King Humbert. 
MEXICAN TUBEROSE 
This variety grows a strong, sturdy spike, pure white and very 
fragrant. It. can be used as a cut flower or may be allowed to stand 
in the garden where its pleasing fragrance will be quite noticeable, 
especially in the evening. 6c each; 6 for 20c; 12 for 35c; 25 for 65c. 
CALLA, GOLDEN YELLOW 
(EUiottiana) 
A beautiful new Calla for outdoor culture and for pot culture. 
Large bulbs, 30c, 3 for 75c; 6 for $1.25. 
CALADIUM or ELEPHANT’S EAR 
These plants do not bloom, but are valued for the appearance of 
their enormous leaves. They often grow 3 feet in length. 15c each; 
6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50. 
MADERIA VINE 
One of the finest climbers for foliage effect. Sometimes called 
Mignonette Vine. It furnishes a dense branching growdh, has glossy 
green leaves, aud small, white blossoms. 3 for 12c; 6 for 20c; 25 
for 65c. 
