ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
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Platycodon - Bellflower; 
Balloon Flower 
Pyrethrum - Painted Daisy 
Eovely cut flowers and also very ornamental 
in the garden; their long stems and fernlike fo¬ 
liage make them ideal for decorative purposes. 
The flowers last a long time in water. Plant is 
hardy, of easy culture, preferring a moist, cooi 
soii. Blooms profusely in June and July. 2 feet. 
I\Iixed colors, 3 for 45c; ^1.50 per doz., prepaid. 
Primula 
Platyoodon. 
Shasta Daisy 
HAHDT ENGI^ISH. Beautiful spring flowering 
plants for the rockery and hardy border; a 
favorite for edging. The pretty flowers come 
in shades of yellow, orange and red. Plant in 
rich, weli drained soil, in a half shady place. 
6 to 8 inches. April-May. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c; 
doz., $3.00. 
A much improved hardy Daisy, bear¬ 
ing a great profusion of large, white 
flowers from early summer until late in 
the fall. Fine for cut flowers and very 
attractive in the hardy border. Succeeds 
easily in any good garden soil. 2 to 2% 
feet high. 3 for 45c; $1.50 per doz., 
prepaid. 
"Early Elder” Daisy 
In Bloom on Memorial Day. 
White flowers of the Shasta Daisy 
type, an early and prolific bloomer. 
Wonderful cut flower, lasting a week or 
ten days. Strong grower. 18 to 24 inches 
tall. 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
Yellow Spring Daisy 
(Doronicum) 
Barge, showy yellow flowers in Aprii 
and May, on strong stems 2 feet tall. 
Fine for the hardy border and for cut 
flowers. The heart-shaped leaves dis¬ 
appear during July and August, when 
the plant is dormant. Will do best in 
groups of six or more plants. Thrives well in heavy soil. 3 for 60c; 
$3.00 per doz., prepaid. 
Pyrethrum. 
Sedum SpectabUe. 
Sedum - Stonecrop 
Extremely Hardy Plants. 
GOI.DEN MOSS. Charming dwarf 
piant for rock garden and used 
much for covering graves. Prefers 
sunny iocation and wili stand dry 
weather. Bright yellow flowers in 
dense masses. 4 to 5 inches high; 
blooms May to June. 3 for 45c; $1.50 
per doz., prepaid. 
COCCINnUM. Well branched plants 
with deep green foliage tinted 
bronze-red. Flowers rosy crimson. 
For rock gardens and for low bor¬ 
der. 4 to 6 inches. Blooms July- 
August. 3 for 45c; doz., $1.50, pre¬ 
paid. 
EVERSI. Very pretty plant of sub¬ 
trailing habit, for clefts in the rock¬ 
ery and also used for a low edging 
plant. Blue-gray foliage; rose col¬ 
ored flowers in the fall. 4 to 6 inches. 3 for 
60c; doz., $3.00. 
Handsome and desirable garden plants of the 
Campanula family, fine for the border and for ) 
cut flowers. The flowers, when in bud, have the 
appearance of inflated bailoons; the open flowers 
are bell-shaped, of deep blue color and good size, 
on long, slender stems. Hardy and of easy cul¬ 
ture. 2 feet. June to October. 3 for 50c; $1.75 
per doz., prepaid. 
A sandy loam is best for these plants; a sunny position and good 
drainage is essential. Requires 
no special attention otherwise. 
Valuable plant either for the 
border or rockery. The flowers 
are much in demand for cutting , 
to place in bouquets. Splendid 
for winter bouquets in connec¬ 
tion with Lantern plants and 
Strawflowers. 
ZiATIFOIiIA. Immense heads, 
frequently 2 feet high and as 
wide across, of purplish blue 
minute flowers. 3 for 60c; 
doz., $3.00, prepaid. 
Shasta Daisy. 
Scabiosa - Pincushion Flower 
BIiXJE BONNET. Light blue flowers on long stems; fine for cutting, 
lasting a long time in water. A handsome border plant, easily grown 
in a sunny location. If you want nice cut flowers of lavender-blue 
color, be sure to have this plant in your garden in quantity. 18 to 
24 inches high. Blooms June to October. 3 for 60c; $3.00 per doz., 
prepaid. 
Siatice - Sea Lavender 
SFECTABUiE. One of the prettiest of Sedums. 
Large heads of showy rose colored flowers. In¬ 
dispensable as a late fall-blooming plant for 
the border or rock garden. Ordinary soil as 
well as dry, sunny places suits this plant. 18 
inches. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, prepaid. 
Scabiosa, Blue Bonnet. 
Special Offer 
Iris Collection 
Alcazar Lent A. Williamson 
Madame Chereau Mother of Pearl 
Perfection 
3 of each (15 Iris), for only .$1.50 
10 of each (50 Iris), for only . 4.00 
See page 17 for full description. 
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