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Hardy Perennial Plants 
Varieties starred (*) are fine for Rock Gardens. 
These can be used to best advantage in groups and beds on the lawn, as borders for drives, walks, or in front 
of shrubbery and in the garden. Some of the tall-growing sorts may be planted in among the shrubbery with good 
effect. Soil should be kept well fertilized. A light covering of coarse, strawy manure or something that will not pack 
is beneficial in winter. 
Ready for delivery during April and early May, and again in late September and October. All are strong healthy 
roots. No plants sent C.O.D. 
*ACHILLEA, BOULE de NIEGE—(Ball of Snow) —A new 
form, more erect and compact, with fuller ball shaped 
flowers; snow white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
*ALYSSUM SAXATILE COMPACTUM—(Golden Tuft) —A 
useful little border and rockery plant, growing not over 
12 inches high; covered with enveloping flat clusters of 
bright golden-yellow flowers early in summer. Each 
20c; doz. for $1.75. 
*AQUILEGIA OR (COLUMBINE) —We offer only the True 
Rocky Mountain Columbine—the State Flower of Colo¬ 
rado. Do best in partially shaded place. Sepals deep 
blue with white petals. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
ASTER HARDY —Hardy Aster, or “Michaelmas Daisy,” are 
of easy culture in ordinary soil and exposure; flowers 
appear in the autumn and are brilliant blue, purple, or 
white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50, postpaid. 
BELLIS (DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY) —Dwarf plants par¬ 
ticularly desirable for borders. Will stand the winter 
if given protection, but for best results should be 
planted each year. Mixed shades of rose, white and pink. 
3 for 25c; doz., 60c, postpaid. 
SPECTABILIS — Bleedingheart — Graceful, heart-shaped, 
pink flowers; one of the choicest memories of old- 
fashioned gardens. Easily cultivated in borders and 
wild gardens. Especially valuable for planting in shady 
spots. Each 35c: 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
CANTERBURY BELL —Bell-shaped flowers of various col¬ 
ors in June and July. Fine for cutting. Grow 2 to 3 feet 
high and thrive in almost any soil. We offer these plants 
in mixed colors of white, rose, blue. 3 for 50c; doz., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
HARDY CARNATION —Very fragrant flowers on long cut¬ 
ting stems. Pink, red and white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Hardy) —They grow from 1 to 2 rt. 
tall in every shade of crimson, yellow, orange, pink and 
white, and stand out more prominent when the first 
killing frosts have swept the garden. 3 for 60c; doz., 
$2.00, postpaid. 
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA —Flowers are 
rich golden yellow, borne in great profusion nearly the 
entire summer. This is one of the most serviceable and 
dependable perennials, furnishing a prodigious amount 
of excellent cut flowers, besides taking an important 
place among the 18 to 24 inch border types. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
DAISY, PAINTED (Pyrethrum hybridum) —Lovely showy 
plants, with finely cut foliage, and handsome daisy-like 
flowers in all shades of pink, rose and crimson. Bloom 
in May and June. Excellent for massing and cut flowers. 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
FOXGLOVE (DIGITALIS) —The tall, stately spikes of big, 
bell-shaped flowers of extraordinary size and vigor; 
growing 5 to 6 feet tall. A mixture of colors ranging 
from white and shell pink to deepest rose, many dotted 
with crimson. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
*GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER)— The most satisfac¬ 
tory bedding or border perennial in existence. The 
orange blossoms are produced in perpetual profusion 
from June until October. Grows 12 to 18 inches high 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
* GARDEN PINKS —We offer a selected strain in mixed 
colors which will furnish an abundance of cut flowers 
during June and July. Grows 1 foot high. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GYPSOPHILA (BABY BREATH) —Masses of minute, deli¬ 
cate, pure white flowers in June and July. Its beautiful 
gauze-like appearance makes it almost indispensable 
for use in bouquets of other old-fashioned flowers. 
Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GYPSOPHILA FL. PL. —A double form of the above. 
Bloom two weeks later. Each flower is double. The most 
valuable introduction in recent years. Each, 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
♦FERNS HARDY —We offer only the hardy Colorado male 
fern. These ferns are extremely hardy and will grow 
in a shady place when other flowers will not do so well. 
Their dark green sword-like foliage are splendid for 
bouquets. 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
♦FORGET-ME-NOT —This old-fashioned favorite makes a 
fine showing in a shady spot or in a border. Their pale 
blue and pink flowers make a splendid showing from 
early summer until frost. They need protecting in the 
winter. 3 for 25c; doz., 60c, postpaid. 
HOLLYHOCKS— This stately old plant Is truly “King of 
the Garden.” Hollyhocks inject so much color and life 
and picturesqueness into tall backgrounds with their 
gorgeous, densely-set pillars ranging in height from 
4 to 7 feet, ablaze throughout the summer. 
DOUBLE FLOWERED— -Large rosettes of paper-like tissue, 
very compactly layered. We offer them in the following 
separate colors —crimson, black, yellow, white, maroon 
and pink. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GERMAN IRIS (Irish Germanica) —The “Fleur de Lis” of 
France, with exquisite, haunting fragrance; second only 
to the Peony in perennials. Capable of establishment in 
any kind of soil, they will attain greater perfection or 
growth and flowering in a damp, or marshy situation. 
We offer them in the following separate colors— rich 
purple, claret-red, coppery bronze, deep violet blue, 
pure white and golden yellow. Each 15c; doz., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Peas) —-The demand is 
growing for the Perennial Sweet Peas on account of 
their wonderful blooming quality and extreme hardi¬ 
ness. Three colors—White, pink and red. Eaoh 25c; 
doz., $2.50, postpaid. 
*LINUM (Flax)—Perenne— Very attractive, both in foli¬ 
age and bloom. Flowers beautiful pale blue on slender, 
graceful stems. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium)— One of the showiest and best 
perennials, useful as a background for low growing 
plants. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall, with spikes of rich blue 
flowers in June and July. If cut back and not allowed 
to go to seed, will Bower again in fall. 3 plants, 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
BELLADONNA DELPHINIUM— Magnificent, large spikes or 
the most delicate turquoise-blue. Excellent for cutting, 
as they combine well with other flowers. Produce as 
many as three crops during a season, June to October. 
Grow 4 to 5 feet hia-h. Strong, field-grown plants. 3 
plants, 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
BELLAMOSUM DELPHINIUM— A very dark blue variety, 
excellent for planting in contrast with the lighter blue 
shade of the Belladonna. Strong, field-grown plants. 3 
plants, 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS —Choice mixed English seed from 
selected named sorts, tall varieties. 3 for 50c; doz., 
$1.75; postpaid. 
Delphinium 
