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Descriptive Seed List for 1934 
PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS 
PRICES of all perennials in this list, except where otherwise noted: Each, 20c; 
Three for 55c; six for $1.05; dozen, $2.00, postpaid. 
INCARVILLEA. (Hardy Gloxinia). Large, rich rose pink Begonia-like flow¬ 
ers, borne in clusters at the end of a long stem make this little known plant 
worthy of a place in the finest garden. Extra fine. Eaich, 35c; three for $1.00. 
Seed, per pkt., 15c. 
LUPIN. (Harkness Regal Hybrids). One of the best of the hardy perennials. 
Produces many stately spikes in a wonderful array of colors. Very fine. 
LYCHNIS (Viscaria Splendens). An old fashioned flower about one foot tall 
bearing large heads of brilliantly colored flowers. This variety is suitable for 
rockeries and bears panicles of large rose colored blossoms. 
LYCHNIS CHALCEDONICA. (Maltese Cross). Three feet. This old favorite 
bears large heads of brilliant scarlet flowers. Fine for cutting or for growing 
among shrubbery. 
MECONOPSIS (Baileyi). Blue poppy of Thibet. A hardy perennial from 
Asia. A graceful plant with pale green leaves and brilliant cambridge-blue pendant 
flowers about 4 inches across borne on long stems. Very difficult to start from 
seed. Each, 50c; three for $1.35. 
ORIENTAL POPPY. An exceptionally hardy plant of the poppy family that 
produces many large brilliant, velvety petaled, cup-shaped flowers. Very showy. 
Scarlet. Each, 20c; three for 45c. 
Pink. Best of this shade. Each, 25c; three for 60c. 
PENSTEMON. Beautiful two-foot spikes of deep throated gloxinia-like flow¬ 
ers in various shades of red, pink and lilac. Mixed colors. Each, 25c; three for 65c. 
PLATYCODON. (Japanese Bell Flowers). These flowers are related to the 
Campanulas. The blossom is large, showy, and somewhat star shaped. Blue, 18 
to 24 inches tall. 
POLYANTHUS. (Invincible Giants). Somewhat larger than the Primula 
Veris. The color range is much wider varying from white to crimson. Each, 25c; 
three for 70c. 
PRIMULA. (Veris). One of the best of the hardy border plants for ordinary 
culture. A low growing plant with heads of cheery flowers in various shades of 
red and yellow. Seed, per pkt., 10c; plants, 20c. 
PYRETHRUM. (Painted or Persian Daisy). A hardy perennial with pretty 
fernlike foliage and brilliant single daisy-like flowers ranging from white to 
brilliant scarlet. Fine for cutting. 
PYRETHRUM. (Painted or Persian Daisy). A double form of the above. 
These plants are grown from the finest double Pyrethrum seed obtainable and 
while we cannot guarantee them to come double the percentage of doubles should 
be very high. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
RANUNCULUS. (Double French Buttercup). A very pretty bulbous plant 
bearing a profusion of bright Anemone-like flowers in various shades but with 
yellow predominating.. Very fine. Eight inches. 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. (Isaac House Strain). This is a greatly improved 
strain of the well-known Scabiosa Caucasica. Colors range from white to darkest 
blue. A wonderful bloomer. 18 to 24 inches tall. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
SHASTA DAISY. This well known daisy grows about three feet tall and pro¬ 
duces many large white flowers on long stems throughout the entire summer. An 
excellent cut flower. 
STOK ESI A. (Giant Cornflower). The plants grow about eighteen inches tall 
and bear large, rich blue blooms that resemble the giant cornflower. Very distinct. 
SWEET WILLIAM. We can supply this old favorite in two colors, Crimson 
and Pink. 
