34 Perennial Seeds 
EchinOpS Globe Thistle 
3840 BITRO. Globe shaped bristly flowers of 
metallic-blue, borne in July and August. Popular 
for drying for winter bouquets. Grow 2 to 3 feet tall. 
Pkt. Sc; 'A oz. 15c. 
Erinus, Liver-Balsam 
3859 ALPINUS R. G. In May and .June these 
little plants with their rosettes of leaves, bear 
pretty rosy-purple flowers. Fine for planting in the 
crevices of old walls or between steps or in the Rock 
Garden. Grow 4 to 0 inches high. Pkt. 15c. 
Erigeron. Fleabane 
3856 SPECIOSUS GBANDIFLORUS. Bright 
purple Aster-like flowers, freely produced all sum¬ 
mer. Fine for cut-flowers, desirable for the per¬ 
ennial border. Pkt. lOc; 5^ oz. 35c* 
Eryngium, Sea Holly 
Small Teasel-like flowers with prickly leaves. Fine for cut-flowers 
and can be dried for winter bouquets. Very handsome plants. 
3863 AMETHYSTINUM. Amethyst-blue thistle-like flowers 
during July and .4ugust. 1 J4 to 8 feet tall. Very fine variety. 
Pkt. lOc; jV oz. 30c. 
3863 ALPINUM SUPERBUM. Alpine Sea Holly. Delicate 
lavender-blue, foliage tinged blue. Fine for dried flowers. July 
and August. 3 feet tall. Pkt. 15c; j'j oz. 40c. 
Eupatorium Ager/tum 
Dainty little flowers produced in dense heads n't the top of the 
branches. Make adorable cut-flowers. 
3876 FBASEBI. Pure white, grow 2 feet tall and bloom freely from 
July until frost. Pkt. lOc; oz. 35c. 
3877 COELESTINUM. Light blue flower heads, bloom during 
September and October. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
Euphorbia^ Flowering Spurge 
2879 COROLLATA. A branching plant 2 feet tall, with fine stems 
and foliage. Bears loose umbels of pretty white flowers from June to 
August. Very lovely for cut-flowers by itself or with mixed flowers. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Gentiana^ Gentian 
Beautiful low edging plants that produce their welcome flowers in 
the spring. They are also among the best plants for rockeries. They 
like moist shady locations and light loam soil, and are rather difficult 
to establish, and once established they should not be disturbed. Use 
no lime in the soil. 
3896 ACAULIS, Blue Gentian. R. G. Best variety of rich gentian 
blue. 4 In. tall. Pkt. 15c; 3 *, oz. 40c. 
3897 LUTEA, Yellow Gentian. Tall robu.st growing variety with 
large yellow flowers borne July to September. 3 to 4 feet tall. Pkt. 
16 c; >4 oz. 30c. 
_ A See color plate 
eums—Avens page 49 . 
The Geums are becoming more popular each year for their free flower¬ 
ing and attractive plants are a valuable addition to any hardy garden. 
Very easily grown from seed and produce a continuous supply of 
flowers for cutting. 
3901 MBS. BRADSHAW. This variety bears double bright red 
flowers 1)4 inches across during May and June on stems about 18 
inches tall. The foliage is at the base. Pkt. 13c; oz. 35c. 
3903 LADY STBATHEDEN. A beautiful new variety similar to 
Mrs. Bradshaw in growth, but bearing bright golden yellow flowers. 
Pkt. 18c; oz. 35c. 
Globularia, Globe Daisy 
3907 TBICOSANTHA. R. G. In July the plants bear small globe 
shaped fluffy flowers deep blue in color. Likes light warm soil. 13 
inches tall. Pkt. 15c. 
Ornamental Grasses Varieties' 
Lovely for bordering ponds, for the Rock Garden, in the Perennial 
specimen plants. 
Hardy Gaillardlas 
See Color Plates on pages 33 and 4 9. 
Easily grown, very showy, fine for cut-flowers and 
almost perpetual bloomers, July to November. 
If sown early, will bloom the first year. 1)4 to 3 
feet tall. 
3890 BURGUNDY. Solid maroon except slight 
tips of yellow. Grandiflora type. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 
35c. 
3891 MAXIMA. Flowers of solid color in yellows 
and golds. 2)4 to 3 feehtall. Pkt. lOc; )4oz.33c. 
3889 TANGERINE. Beautiful tangerine orange 
flowers of good size. Pkt. lOc; lA oz. 30c. 
3887 DAZZLER. An improved strain with im¬ 
mense flowers of bright, golden yellow with rich 
maroon center. Pkt. lOc; oz. 30c. 
3888 POBTOLA HYBRIDS (In color, page 
49). Extra large flowers, often 3)4 inches across. 
The petals are broad and overlapping. Brilliant 
scarlet, tipped yellow. 2)4 to 3 
feet tall. Pkt. lOc; lA oz. 30c. 
3886 GRANDIFLORA MIX¬ 
ED. Combinations of yellow and 
maroon-red. Rich for garden dis¬ 
play. Pkt. 5c; )4 oz. 35c. 
Gaillardia Dazzler 
Gypsophlla Panlculata 
Heltanthus 
1 Heuchera 
border or as 
Gypsophila Baby’s Breath 
A class of hardy perennial flowers that is almost indispensable 
to the garden from which cuLflowers are gathered. Gypsophila 
gives a daintiness to all bouciuets. 
8914 PANICULATA SINGLE. See pieture. Immense 
panicles of white gauze-like flow'ers. 3 ft. Pkt. 5c; 14 OZ. 30c. 
3915 DOUBLE FLOWERING, “Snow White.” Popular 
for winter bouquets. Showier than the single. Pkt. 30c; ^ oz. 4 5c. 
3918 MANGINII. Re.sembles the annual varieties. Flowers of 
light pink, strong growing variety, 3 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; 'A OZ. 
30c. 
3919 PACIFICA. Tall Bushy plants with tiny pink flowers. Blooms 
after Paniculata so prolongs cutting period. Pkt. 1 >5c. 
Gypsophila for your Rock Garden 
3916 BEPENS, Prostata. R. G. Grows 6 inches tall, prefers a dry 
open place. Graceful white flowers. Pkt. lOc; oz. 30c. 
3917 REPENS ROSEA. Pink flowers of dwarf trailing habit- 
Beautiful for Rock Gardens. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c. 
Helianthus^ Hardy Sunflower 
29R9 AUGUSTIFOLIUS or Autumn Glory, Excellent for back 
ground, clump in the border, with its branches bearing masses of 
clear golden yellow flowers in October and November after most 
flowers are past. 5 to 6 ft. Pkt. lOc; ^ oz. 35c. 
Heliopsis, Pitcher Plant 
3941 PITCHERIANA. Showy golden yellow, cup-shaped. Daisy¬ 
like flowers, about 2 inches in diameter and with orange centers. 
Bushy, branching plants 4 feet tall. Pkt. 5c; *4 oz. 30c. 
8943 SCABRA ZINNIAEFLOBA. Golden yellow Zinnia-like 
semi-double flowers during July and August. Excellent for cuLflowers 
or garden display. 3 feet tall. Pkt. 10c; \4 oz. 30c. 
Helleborus, Christmas Rose 
2948 NIGER. A delightful perennial T^ith pure white flowers that 
bloom early, often blooming in the snow and continuHig through 
March. Grows 9 inches high and prefers a location that is partially 
shaded in the summer. 9 in. tall. Pkt. 8c; *4 oz. 25c. 
2954 Hersperis, Sweet Rocket 
MATRONALIS MIXED. One of the old-fashioned hardy perennials 
that have always remained in favor. A very useful plant for natural¬ 
izing among shrubs or planting in the permanent border. Bears 
multitudes of very fragrant flowers of w'hite, violet and purple in 
loose spikes or heads similar to Phlox. Blooms May and June. 2 to 
3 ft. Pkt. 5c; *4 oz. 20c. 
Heuchera^ Coral Bells 
3871 EULALIA JAPONICA ZEBRINA, Zebra Grass. 4 to 6 feet high, strip¬ 
ed green and white and sometimes pink. Pkt. lOc. 
8881 FEiSTUCA GLAUCA. R. G. Dense tufts of blue-green, onefoot high lOc. 
3351 STIPA PENNATA, Feather Grass. Long twisted feathery spikes. 
Pkt. lOc. 
Lj_ I _ _ French 
rleoysarum Honeysuckle 
3933 CORONARIUM. Attractive shrubby border plant, bearing in July, 
racemes of deep red, fragrant flowers. Does best in well drained soil in full sun. 
Grows 2 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; 14 oz. 30c. 
Heleniums, Sneeze Weed 
Heleniums are large. Daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, bronze and orange with 
conspicuous centers. Grand for cutting^or for. garden display. 
2931 HOOPESI. Orange-yellow, starts blooming 
in June. Large and freely produced. 2 to 3)4 ft. 
Pkt. lOc; ‘A oz. 25c. 
2938 AUTUMNALE HYBBIDUM PRAECOX. 
Highly developed strain of hybrids producing beauti¬ 
ful shades of yellow, bronze, crimson and brown. 3 
feet. Pkt. 15c. 
2933 RIVERTON GEM. Old gold, suffused with 
terra-cotta, changing to Wallflower-red. August to 
October. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
3934 BIGELOWI. Bright rich yellow with dark 
brown centers. Plants 4 feet tall, covered with bloom. 
Pkt. 15c. 
Helianthemum. Sun Rose 
2936 MUTABILE HYBRIDS. R. G. An excellent 
ground cover and rock garden plant for dry sunny 
slopes and terraces. Tolerates very hot dry soil. A 
shrubby plant growing 12 inches high with evergreen 
foliage. Flowers of pale rose, lilac, and white—pretty 
with their yellow stamens. Blooms June and July. 1 
Helcnium ft. Pkt. lOc; )4 oz. 35c. 
3961 SANGUINEA SPLENDENS. R. G. Very desirable plants, the foliage in 
compact masses 8 to 10 inches high. The flower stems reaching up IS to 24 inches bear 
graceful spikes of the showiest bright coral red flowers. Excellent for the hardy border 
and especially good for the rock garden. Blooms fine for cutting, borne during July 
and August. 2 ft. Pkt. 15c. 
2962 SANGUINEA GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDS. Includes all the attractive 
shades known to Heuchera, white, pink, scarlet and crimson. 2 ^ ft. Pkt. 1 5c. 
Hibiscus^ Mallow 
Large free growing shrub-like plants forming clumps 4 to o ft. high, with handsome 
green foliage bearing throughout the late summer immense single flowers 4 to 0 
inches across. Plants are easily grown from seed. 
2972 MALLOW MARVELS MIXED. Produces 
giant flowers in August and September, white, pink and 
crimson. Mixed Pkt. 5c; )4 oz. 80c. 
2971 GIANT GOLDEN BOWL or SUNSET. Very 
large flowers of rich cream yellow with maroon center. 
Pkt. 8c; 'A oz. 35c. 
2973 CRIMSON EYE. Large white flowers with a 
distinct crimson eye. Pkt. 8c; )4 oz. 25c. 
Incarvillea, Hardy Gloxinia 
Comparatively new in American gardens, but it well 
deserves a place as it produces many showy fine flowers 
throughout the summer. The flowers are trumpet- 
shaped, attractive and gloxinia-like. 
3007 VARIABILIS HYBRIDS. Colors ranging 
from white and yellow to deep pink. 2 !'2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 
1 5c; ^ oz. 40c. 
3008 DELAVAYI. Bright rosy purple flowers borne 
freely in June and to a less extent throughout the sum¬ 
mer. Likes sun and need light protection over winter. 
2 to 2 ft. Pkt. I 5c. 
Incarvillea 
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