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Ross Bros. Co., Seeds and Agricultural Implements 
Showy Perennials for Every Garden Enthusiast 
Wonderfully improved varieties, that bring added charm to the delightful favorites so prized in 
the old-fashioned garden of Grandma’s time. 
Achillea 
135 PTARMICA (The Pearl). Bears clusters of pure white flow¬ 
ers abundantly all summer; fine for cutting; also for cemetery 
planting. 12 to 18 inches. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 50c. 
Aconitum 
136 NAPELLUS (Monkshood). Large, porcelain-blue hood-shaped 
flowers; very effective in borders; valuable for cutting. 1 Vi feet 
high. Pkt., 10c; Yg oz., 30c. 
Adlumia 
140 CIRRHOSA (Mountain Fringe; Allegheny Vine). A beautiful, 
hardy, climbing biennial. The feathery foliage resembles that of 
the maidenhair fern. Rapid growth. Small, tube-shaped pink 
blossoms. Desirable for covering trellises, stumps, etc. 10 to 15 
feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Adonis 
145 VERNALIS (Ox-Eye). Hardy perennial, blooming early in 
spring; when once established, may be easily increased by divi¬ 
sion. Flowers large, yellow. 18 inches. May and June. Pkt., 10c. 
Agrostemma 
Pretty, free-blooming plants of easy culture, especially desirable 
for dry situations. Excellent for cutting. 
161 CORONARIA (Rose Campion). One of the earliest hardy 
perennials. 1 Yl feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Alyssum (Gold Dust) 
170 SAXATILE COMPACTUM. Hardy, compact growth, pro¬ 
ducing a mass of golden yellow flowers in April. Height 1 ft. 
Of easy culture. Excellent for rockeries and borders. Pkt., 10c; 
Ya oz., 25c. 
Ampelopsis 
182 VEITCHI (Boston Ivy). Pkt., 10c. 
Anchusa 
186 DROPMORE VARIETY. This variety yields an abundance 
of brilliant blue flowers deep as the Blue Gentian. 4 feet. June 
and July. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 30c. 
Anemone 
A very popular, hardy garden perennial. 
188 CORONARIA. Single, mixed colors. The well-known Poppy- 
flowered Anemone. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c. 
189 CORONARIA, ST. BRIGID. An improved strain, bearing 
larger and more brilliant flowers and remaining in bloom longer. 
1 foot. Pkt., 10c. 
Anthemis 
(Hardy Golden Marguerite) 
A beautiful, hardy perennial; golden yellow, daisy-like flowers, 
excellent for cutting. Plants bushy and should stand at least 2 feet 
apart. Height 2 feet. 
190 KELWAYI. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 25c; Ya oz., 40c. 
Aquilegia 
(Columbine) 
Beautiful free flowering hardy perennials, blooming throughout 
the spring and early summer. Of easy cultivation and will thrive 
in partial shade. 1 to 3 feet. 
200 SINGLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c; Yg oz., 25c; Ya oz., 40c. 
202 DOUBLE MIXED. Pkt., 10c: Yg oz., 30c; Ya oz., 50c. 
204 COERULEA HYBRIDA FL. PL. Long spurred, flowering 
hybrids in fine colors. Pkt., 15c; Ya oz., 40c. 
Arabis (Rock Cress) 
209 ALPINA. Charming low-growing, very early spring-flowering 
plant. Splendid for edging or for the rockery. Pure white flowers. 
5 inches. April, May. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 30c. 
Aristolochia 
215 SIPHO (Dutchman's Pipe). A hardy perennial vine of rapid 
growth with large, glossy heart-shaped leaves, bearing curious 
yellowish brown blossoms, somewhat resembling a pipe. 15 to 
20 feet. Pkt., 10c. 
Armeria 
215A LAUCHEANA (Dwarf Thrift). Most of us know the Giant 
Thrift, but we have not yet become so familiar with the dwarf 
strain. Laucheana is a very free flowering, dwarf variety, with 
medium sized flower heads of deep rose. They combine very nicely 
with forget-me-nots in the rockery or dwarf border. 6 inches. 
Pkt., 15c; 1/16 oz., 50c. 
Asperula 
220 ODORATA (Sweet Woodruff). A hardy perennial, blooming 
freely and continuously in rather moist soil and a partially shaded 
location. The flowers are white, but the plant is largely grown 
for its fragrant leaves and stems, which are used when dried for 
the same purpose as those of lavender. 1 foot. Pkt., 10c. 
Beilis Perennis (Double Daisy) 
A perennial plant, bearing in early spring small double white or 
tose-colorcd flowers. It succeeds best, here in a rich, loamy soil, 
partially shaded. It is generally classed as hardy, but really needs 
a slight protection through the winter. 4 inches. 
246 LONGFELLOW. Dark rose. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 50c. 
247 SNOWBALL. Pure white. Pkt., 10c; yg oz., 50c. 
247A RED QUILLED. Pkt., 10c; Yg oz., 50c. 
248 MONSTROSA DOUBLE MIXED. These new “Double” 
Daisies surpass all strains of this popular plant in strong, robust 
growth and abundance of large bloom. Each plant produces 12 
to 15 flowers that measure 2 to 3 inches across, carried on long, 
strong stems. Pkt., 10c; Ya oz., 50c. 
HOLLYHOCK GAILLARDIA 
DELPHINIUM 
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CAUCASICA 
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Scarlet 
Beauty 
10* 
ICELAND 
POPPY 
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Orange Bed) 
10* 
Hybridum 
(Blue Shades) 
DIANTHUS^ 104 
PLUMARIUS 
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ARABIS 
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(White) 
10 * 
PRIMULA 
VULGARIS 
(yellow) 
SHASTA 
DAISY 
(White ) 
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ROS EUM /^atycooon 
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Monstrosa 
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CENTAUREA 
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Special Offer Perennial Border 
18 Different Varieties as above 
