T rollius Ledebourii 
is truly fine 
“ Q ol den Queen” 
For over thirty 
years we have been 
offering unusual and 
rare seeds. We have 
pioneered in this 
field in America. 
Each season we 
try many new varie¬ 
ties before offering 
them to you. Those 
selected for our 
novelties and intro¬ 
ductions must mea¬ 
sure up to a high 
standard. Only those 
are listed that have 
distinctive qualities. 
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eighteen 
♦SISYRINCHIUM— bermudianum. Dwarf grassy 
leaved plant with bright blue flowers. 8 inches. 
Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
♦SOLDANELLA—alpina. Elegant dwarf alpine with 
drooping flowers of porcelain blue. 4 inches. 
Pkt. 25c. 
SPHAERALCEA — acerifolia. A handsome quick 
growing perennial from Oregon. Pale rose 
spikes which are graceful in the border. Award 
of Merit by the R. H. S. Desires a moist situa¬ 
tion. 30 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
SPIREA—filipendula. Attractive finely cut foliage 
with fluffy, creamy white flower heads. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
ulmaria (Queen of the Meadows). Low growing 
foliage with clouds of double white flowers in 
clusters. 15 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
astilbe hybrida. Hybrids of gorgeous shades in 
miniature spikes. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
aruncus. Sturdier growing than above with large 
flower heads. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
davidii. A handsome Chinese native. Large rosy 
purple plumes. Most suitable for damp shady 
place. 48 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
STYLOPHORUM—diphyllum (Celandine Poppy). 
Fine poppy-like flowers of a brilliant shade of 
orange. Excellent in the border. 18 inches. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
STACHYS—alpina. Dwarf foliage of a felt-like 
grey with deep rose spikes. 18 inches. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
coccinea. Long spikes of scarlet flowers that are 
fine in the border. An effective item. 12 inches. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
lanata (Rabbit’s Ear). Thick wooly grey leaves; 
flower spikes are pale blue. 24 inches. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
STATICE —latifolia (Sea Lavender). Forms beauti¬ 
ful flower heads of a misty lavender. Fine for 
cutting and as a winter bouquet. 20 inches. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
caspia. Delicate and artistic everlasting. Smaller 
sprays than latifolia type, but more profuse 
and earlier. Delightful filler for cut flowers. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
eximea. Dwarf type with colors ranging from 
lilac to pale rose. 18 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
tatarica. One of the best for dyeing for winter 
bouquets. A mass of white flowers. 18 inches. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
STOKESIA—cyanea (Stoke’s Aster). Extra large 
Aster type flower that is a profuse bloomer. 
Fine for the border where this plant grows 
neatly. 15 inches. Blue, White, or Mixed. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
SWEET WILLIAMS—See Dianthus barbatus 
THALICTRUM—adlantifolium. Very pretty light 
green fern-like foliage with small white and 
brown flowers. 10 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
♦alpinum. A charming miniature for the rockery 
with fluffy heads of creamy white flowers. 
Recommended for the alpine garden. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 25c. 
aquilegiafolium mixed (Feathery Columbine). Tall 
stems covered with fluffy heads of bloom in 
lilac, pink, and white. A pretty mixture for the 
border. 3 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
aquilegiafolium purpureum. A selected strain of 
the deep rose purple shades. A stately grower. 
3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
glaucum. Tall grower with bright yellow flower 
heads. 40 inches. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
dipterocarpum. This is one of the handsomest 
perennials in the entire list. Give it part shade 
and a heavy soil and it is perfectly hardy. The 
buds resemble large pearls which open to a 
delicate lavender with yellow centers. 4 feet. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
THERMOPSIS—caroliniana. A fine hardy perennial 
with showy spikes of golden yellow. Sow seeds 
early. 40 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
montana. Collected high up in the American 
Rockies. Large Lupine-like spikes of pale yel¬ 
low. An unusual and fine variety. 24 inches. 
Pkt. 25c. 
♦TIARELLA—cordifolia. A dainty dwarf American 
native. Small foamy white spikes in the Spring. 
Ideal for a shady situation in the rock garden. 
Seed scarce. 4 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
TRILLIUM—erectum. An American native found 
in the shady recesses of the woods. The maroon 
red flowers bloom in the Spring. Pkt. 25c. 
♦THYMUS—azorlcus. A fine low growing carpet 
with minute rose purple flowers. 2 inches. Pkt. 
15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
coccineus. A splendid low growing alpine with 
bright red flowers in profusion. 2 inches. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
nltidus. A fine compact plant with masses of deep 
purple flowers. Attractive deep green foliage. 
12 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
nummularis. A neat alpine gem with compact 
foliage. 2 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
vulgaris (Common Thyme). Can be used in the 
low border or for rockwork. An old garden 
plant used as a sweet herb. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
TRITOMA—hybrida “Express” (Red Hot Poker). 
A fine mixture of colors ranging from red to 
bright orange. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
May Flowering Hybrids. A selection of the finer 
early flowering hybrids. Fine color combina¬ 
tions. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
Tuckii (May Queen). An early bloomer with 
large yellow spikes. Very distinct. 3 feet. Pkt. 
10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
uvaria grandiflora. One of the tallest and latest 
to bloom. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Rufa. Rare and choice. Long and slender yellow 
spikes handsomely tipped with copper red. 30 
inches. Pkt. 25c. 
TROLLIUS — caucasicus (Orange Globe Flower). 
Extra large round yellow orange flowers. 12 
inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
europeus (European Globe Flower). A brilliant 
yellow in the Spring. Deep green finely cut 
foliage. One of the first to bloom. 24 inches. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
ledebourii. A vivid orange with many rays show¬ 
ing from the globe shaped flower. Many times 
it will bloom in the Spring and in the Fall, too. 
18 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
Ledebourii “Golden Queen.” A recent intro¬ 
duction of special merit. Acclaimed in both 
Europe and America as a choice item for 
the border with its extra large golden 
orange flowers. It has this outstanding 
feature that seed sown in the Spring will 
germinate quite readily. Highly recom¬ 
mended. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
Earliest of All. One of the first to bloom. Tall 
and graceful orange yellow flowers. 24 inches. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
♦pumilus. A rare and unusual dwarf Trollius for 
the rockery. Small bright yellow globe-shaped 
flowers. Very dainty in the early Spring. 6 
inches. Pkt. 20c. 
Hybridus Mixed. A mixture of the fine hybrids 
showing a splendid range of orange and yellow 
shades. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
TULIP—Darwin Mixed. Seeds taken from one of 
the finest collections in Holland. Will show 
many unusual and interesting colors. Pkt. 10c, 
Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
♦TUNICA—saxifraga. Pretty masses of small pink 
flowers, low growing for the rockery or low 
border. Gives a misty appearance. 6 inches. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
saxifraga alba. Dainty white flowers in sprays. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
saxifraga rosea. An unusual item with bright 
rose pink flowers. A selected strain. Pkt. 15c, 
Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
VALERIANA—cocclnea. A very pretty addition to 
the perennial border. Well formed spikes in 
the following colors: Red, Rose, White, or Mix¬ 
ed. 2 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
officinalis (Garden Heliotrope). A delightful sub¬ 
ject for the border with blush pink flower heads 
turning to white. Highly fragrant. Fine for 
cutting. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
VERBASCUM — glganteum (Moth Mullein). Tall 
spikes of yellow flowers. Silver white foliage. 
Fine for back border. 6 feet Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 
25c. 
Harkness Hybrids. Tall spikes of pure deep yel¬ 
low. 5 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Miss Willmott. Extra large flowers of shades of 
yellow and white. 6 feet. Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
Ilbanl. Attractive golden yellow spikes. 5 feet. 
Pkt. 10c, Tr. Pkt. 25c. 
phoenlceum. Graceful spikes of shades of white, 
pink, salmon, and violet. Very pleasing in the 
border. 30 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
