CHARLOTTE M. HAINES, ROCKFORD, ILL., SEEDS GROWN BY A WOMAN 
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Oriental Poppy 
Red Hot Poker 
Sweet William 
Perennials—continued 
Primula or Hardy Primrose 
BEESIANA—A Chinese variety 18 inches high, with wooly 
leaves and brilliant velvety purple flowers with a large 
yellow eye. In April and May when these plants are in 
bloom, your garden will be admired by all who see this 
charming new Primula. Fine for Rock Garden. 
VERIS—MUNSTEAD STRAIN—A giant Polyanthus type in 
many delightful shades of colors. While these plants do 
well in almost any location they are one of the few that 
will thrive in a half shady place. Flower stems a foot 
long, carrying large heads of bloom, cover the plant dur¬ 
ing April and May. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Rudbeckia Purpurea 
(Cornflower) 
Indispensable plants for the hardy border which grow 
and thrive anywhere, giving an abundance of blooms, which 
are well suited for cutting. Flowers are purple—about 4 
inches across, with an unusually large cone-shaped center of 
brown. Plants are 3 feet high and bloom July to October. 
Saponaria Ocymoides—Rose 
Attractive bright rose colored flowers. Dwarf and showy 
—only 6 inches high. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Sedum 
ACRE—Known as Golden Moss. The rich green foliage and 
the inconspicuous yellow flowers make a showing in the 
spring that nothing can equal. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
SPECTABILE—Heads of rose pink flowers during late sum¬ 
mer and fall. Grows about 18 inches high, with broad, 
light green foliage and an abundance of showy flowe 
Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Shasta Daisy 
ALASKA—The very best of the Daisies and a variety 
which wiH stay in bloom all summer if the flowers 
are cut as soon as they f?,de. Color is pure white, 
and height about 18 inches. Fine for the Rock Gar¬ 
den. 
Siberian Wallflower 
Dazzling fiery orange yellow flowers on stems 12 
inches high. In bloom all summer long, 8 inches high. 
Flowers are small, cup-shaped and very attractive. Fine 
for the Rock Garden. 
Silene Schafta 
Autumn Catchfly. Grows only 4 to 6 inches high and 
gives masses of bright, pink flowers from July to Octo¬ 
ber. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
PRICES 
50c; 12 for $1.75. 
Your choice of any perennial (Unless 
otherwise priced), 20c each; 3 for 
Snow in Summer 
A low growing plant with silvery white foliage and 
producing an abundance of snow white flowers. 6 inches 
high and blooms in May and June. Fine for the Rock 
Garden. 
Stokesia—Cyanus 
CORN FLOWER ASTER—The Cornflower-like flower in 
blue and white often measures 3 to 4 inchee in diame¬ 
ter. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Giant Sunflower 
Large, very double, golden yellow flowers are in bloom 
in quantities in July and August and resemble a beau¬ 
tiful double yellow Dahlia in full bloom. Grows 4 to 6 
feet in height. 
Sweet William 
Dianthus Barbatus. Beautiful, old fashioned plant. 
Great masses of bloom of pink, white or maroon cover 
the plants for a long time. State colors wanted. 
Red Hot Poker Plant 
Blooms from August until November and surpasses the 
finest Cannas for attractiveness and brilliancy. Great 
clusters of flame colored flowers. In 3 sizes, 20c, 35c and 
50c each, postpaid. 
Tunica Saxifraga 
A pretty tufted plant with small light pink flowers, 
produced all summer. The foliage is light and airy and 
waves in the slightest breeze. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Veronica Amethystina 
ROYAL BLUE—10 to 15 inches high, flowering June 
and July, the beautiful spikes of gentian blue flowers 
are very effective. Fine for the Rock Garden. 
Viola Cornuta 
The Violas or Sweet Scented Pansies are the best edg¬ 
ing plant for the perennial border or garden. Fine for 
the Rock Garden. 
APRICOT—Do not confuse this color with yellow as it 
is an exceptionally fine and distinct shade. 
JERSEY GEM —The color is pure, rich violet purple and 
the flowers are very sweet scented. 
PAPILIO—A combination of light blue and pure white 
petals on the same flower. 
PURPLE BEAUTY—A rich velvety purple flower of 
good size. . 
WHITE PERFECTION—Pure white flowers. 
Above five; 15c each, 3 for 40c, postpaid 
BEAUTIFUL HARDY PEONIES 
Aristocrat 
AMBASSADOR—Deep rose. Handsome buds 
and flowers. 45c each. 
ARISTOCRAT—The unequalled peach-blossom- 
pink. 40c each. 
BLUSHING BEAUTY—Blush white. A fine 
flower. 45c each. 
DISTINCTION—Cherry-red—the best of the 
reds. Large flowers on long, strong stems. 
40c each. 
EXCELSIOR—Large buds and flowers of creamy 
white. 40c each. 
GIGANTEA—Large, beautiful rose pink. 45c 
each. 
HERCULES—Mammoth pure white. 35c each. 
IDEAL—Well named. A rather late delicate 
pink. 40c each. 
LA FRANCE—Delicate pink. A delightful color. 
50c each. 
LAKE GENEVA PINK—Wonderful clear pink 
buds and flowers. 35c each. 
LOVELINESS—White shaded lighter. 40c each. 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH—Apple-blossom-pink. 40c 
each. 
MASTERPIECE—Dark rose-pink. Cannot be 
excelled. 75c each. 
MONARCH—Medium size. Deep rich red. 40c 
each. 
ORIENT—The rose-flowered Peony. Deep rich 
rose color. Very satisfactory. 40c each. 
PERFECTION—Large, magnificent pink. 35c 
each. 
PROGRESSION—A soft blush pink. The color 
so much admired in a Peony. 40c each. 
PURITY—Creamy white. A fine flower. 40c 
each. 
ROSY GEM—Exceptionally fine soft rose. 40c 
SENSATION—Startlingly beautiful deep red. 
Long stems. Good bloomer. 40c each. 
SNOWDRIFT—Delicate clear white. 40c each. 
TRIUMPH—A wonderful red. Good bloomer. 
72c each. 
UNIQUE—Rose-pink, silver tipped. 40c each. 
VESUVIUS—A good medium priced red and 
well worth the money. 40c each. 
WHITE HAWK—Cactus-flowered pink. 35c 
each. 
BEAUTIFUL HARDY PHLOX —All Postpaid 
The entire set of 10 New Hardy Phlox for only ye 
No class of hardy Perennials is of more importance I " ** 
than the Phlox which succeed under almost any conditions 
and flower from the end of June until late in the Fall. 
BEACON—Cherry red, suffused salmon. 35c each; 3 for 
95c, postpaid. 
RHEINLANDER—Light salmon-pink with dark red eye. 
30c each; 3 for 85c, postpaid. 
EUROPE—Pure snow white with crimson eye, immense 
florets and trusses. 35c each; 3 for 95c, postpaid. 
MISS LINGARD—Pure snow white; gigantic trusses and 
flowers. The finest white Phlox. 30c each; 3 for 85c, 
postpaid. 
JULES SANDEAU—A beautiful shade of pink. 30c each; 
3 for 85c, postpaid. 
RHYNSTROM—Dark rosy pink. 30c each; 3 for 85c, 
postpaid. 
R. P. STRUTHERS—Bright crimson. 25c each; 3 for 
70c, postpaid. 
ECLAIREUR—Carmine rose. 30c each; 3 for 85c, post¬ 
paid. 
ELIZABETH CAMPBELL—Deep salmon-pink with an 
orange glow. 35c each; 3 for 95c, postpaid. 
B. COMTE—Bright amaranth red. 25c each; 3 for 70c, 
postpaid. Jules Sandeau 
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