Perennials 
Sweet Wivelsfield 
Sweet Wivelsfield 
New race of Pinks somewhat similar in 
growth to the annual Sweet William, but 
blooms more freely, has larger flowers and a 
greater variety of colors. Plants are of 
bushy growth, 1 ft. tall; thrive in any well- 
drained soil exposed to the full sun, and 
bloom freely for many weeks during summer. 
Valuable in the border or rock garden; 
make excellent cut flowers. May be grown 
as an annual. 
3962 Single, Mixed Colors Shades of 
pink, rose, crimson, scarlet and others, 
with centers and edges of contrasting colors. 
Pkt. 100; i/g oz. 300; y 4 oz. 500. 
4067 Double, Mixed Colors A fine, 
double-flowering strain of the above in 
many beautiful colors, edgings and mark¬ 
ings. Pkt. 25?!; oz. 60?!; i/, 6 oz. $1.00. 
Thalictrum 
Meadow Rue H 3 
Well-branched, graceful plants with 
feathery heads of flowers loosely ar¬ 
ranged in large sprays. At their best 
in slightly moist soil and a partly 
shaded situation. Foliage or flowers are 
wonderful for putting in bouquets. 
3980 Adiantifolium Delicately cut 
foliage like a Maidenhair-fern; yellowish 
white flowers. June and July. 15 in. 
Pkt. 10?!; i/ 8 oz. 30?!; y 4 oz. 500. 
3979 Aquilegifolium Rosy purple 
fluffy blooms; Columbine-like foliage. 
June and July. Stately grower. 3 ft. 
Pkt. 15?!; % oz. 50?!; y 4 oz. 85?!. 
3903 Dipterocarpum Violet-mauve 
flowers with dainty golden yellow an¬ 
thers. Does well on poor soil in a sunny 
position. August-September. 3-5 ft. 
Pkt. 15?!; i/ g oz. 500; i/ 4 oz. 850. 
V erbascum —Mullein 
3964 Miss Willmott Stately spikes 
of white flowers from July until frost. 
Attractive gray, woolly leaves. 5 to 6 ft. 
Pkt. 15?!; i/g oz. 35?!; y 4 oz. 60?!. 
Hardy Garden Verbena E 
4030 Venosa Spreading plants cov¬ 
ered with large panicles of purplish 
blue flowers from July until frost. 1 ft. 
Pkt. 10?!; i/g oz. 30?!; i/ 4 oz. 50?!. 
4082 Venosa lilacina A fine new va¬ 
riety with soft, lilac-lavender blooms. 
Pkt. 25?!; 1/32 oz. 60?!; i/, 6 oz. $1.00. 
Tritoma, New Hybrids 
Tritoma - Red Hot Poker 
Tall spikes topped by narrow, tubular, 
pale yellow to orange-red flowers closely 
arranged in shingle-like fashion. A 
stately plant for the border and cutting. 
August to October. Require protection 
in cold localities; in very cold sections 
lift roots and store frost-free over the 
winter. 3 to 4 ft. 
4027 New Hybrids Unusual colors— 
citron, yellow, orange, coral-red, etc. 
Pkt. 25?!; Vie oz. 60?!; i/g oz. $1.00. 
3893 Early Hybrids Many colors 
from pale yellow to orange-scarlet. 
Pkt. 15?!; i/g oz. 40?!; y 4 oz. 70?!. 
Tunica E 
3889 Saxifraga Dainty, tufted, grassy 
plants with numerous small, light pink 
flowers. Ideal for rockery, border or 
edging. July to September. 8 in. 
Pkt. 10?!; l / 4 oz. 30?!; y 2 oz. 50?!. 
Valeriana E 
3898 Coccinea Large heads of bright 
rosy red flowers. June to October; 
2 ft. Pkt. 10?!; i/ 4 oz. 300; V 2 oz. 50?!. 
Veronica, Royal Blue 
Veronica —speedwell Svfl 
Superb for rockeries and borders, the 
tall varieties also for cutting. Succeed 
in both dry and moist soils. 
4043 Spicata Royal Blue [R] Bright 
blue. Compact plants, 1 ft. tall. June. 
Pkt. 25?!; '/ 16 oz. 60?!; y 8 oz. $1.00. 
3893a Spicata, Mixed Bright blue, 
pink, and white. June and July. 1 y 2 ft. 
Pkt. 15?!; y 8 oz. 50?!; y 4 oz. 85?!. 
3981 Longifolia subsessilis Long 
spikes studded with deep blue flowers; 
July and August; 2 ft. Pkt. 15?!; 
Vg oz. 50?!; y 4 oz. 85?!. 
3982 Prostrata [R] Dense-growing 
plants with light blue flowers in May- 
June. 6 in. Pkt. 25?!; Vte oz. 60?!; 
Ys oz. $1.00. 
7610 Special Collection Offer 
Six Most Popular Hardy- 
Perennial Flowers 
Aquilegia, Long-Spurred Hybrids; 
Coreopsis grandiflora; 
Delphinium, Choicest Mixed; 
Gaillardia grandiflora; 
Pyrethrum roseum. Single Mixed; 
and Oriental Poppy, Mixed. 
One Pkt. each (value 700) for 50^ 
Viola Cornuta E 
Tufted Pansies 
Smaller than Pansies and more persist¬ 
ent; larger and bloom longer than 
Violets. Lovely in beds, rockeries, and 
edgings. Do well in ordinary garden 
soil but enjoy half-shade and some 
moisture. Bloom first year if seed is 
sown early. May until frost. 6 to 8 in. 
4035 Admiration Deep violet-blue. 
Pkt. 150; y g oz. 50?!; y 4 oz. 85?!. 
4028 Jersey Gem The rich violet- 
blue flowers are shaped like violets but 
larger, petals slightly ruffled. Long¬ 
stemmed; excellent for cutting. Slightly 
fragrant. 8 in. Very profuse bloomer. 
Pkt. 25?!; [ 1/32 oz. $1.00; i/ 16 oz. $1.75. 
4036 Lutea splendens Rich, clear 
golden yellow. Combines well with 
other varieties. 
Pkt. 15?!; i/g oz. 50?!; i/ 4 oz. 85?!. 
4038 Puck Splendid bicolor; upper 
petals velvety purple, lower clear yel¬ 
low. Pkt. 20?!; i/ 16 oz. 50?!; Vg oz. 850. 
4062 Rose Queen (New) Dark rosy 
lilac. Pkt. 200; i/ 16 oz. 500; i/ 8 oz. 850. 
4039 White Perfection Pure white. 
Pkt. 150; y 8 oz. 500; % oz. 850. 
3896 Cornuta, Mixed Colors (H A 
colorful blend of the above and others. 
Pkt. 100; y 8 oz. 350; y 4 oz. 600. 
Hybrida Viola, Apricot 
Hybrida Violas 
4029 Apricot Unusual color—rich 
apricot tinged orange towards the cen¬ 
ter. Pkt. 250; i/, 6 oz. 600; Vg oz. $1.00. 
4034 Avalanche Glistening pure snow 
white. Very large flowered. Pkt. 250; 
V 32 oz. 600; '/is oz. $1.00. 
4037 Primrose Dame An exquisite 
shade of bright sulphur-yellow. Pkt. 150; 
Vgoz. 600; */ 4 oz. $1.00. 
4041 Primrose Perfection True Prim¬ 
rose-yellow. Very large. Pkt. 250; 
V 32 oz. 600; Vi 6 oz. $1.00. 
4042 Yellow Perfection Rich deep yel¬ 
low. Very large. Clear and attractive. 
Pkt. 250; 1/32 oz. 600; i/, 6 oz. $1.00. 
7740 Special Collection Offer 
Four Dainty Violas 
Cornuta or Tufted Pansies 
Avalanche, Jersey Gem, 
Apricot, and Yellow Perfection. 
One Pkt. each »[- , 
(value $1.00) for only « 0(5 
Sweet-Scented Violets 
(Viola odorata) 
3901 Dark Blue 3 [R] Large single, 
sweet-scented blooms during spring 
and fall. Seed germinates slowly. 
Pkt. 150; i/i 6 oz. 500; Vs oz. 850. 
Wallflower 
3894 Fine Double, Mixed Long spikes 
closely set with large, double, sweet- 
scented flowers in many bright colors. 
May. 2 f t. Pkt. 15 0; 1 /, 6 oz. 500; i/g oz. 85 0. 
For a Complete List of Beautiful Annual Verbenas, see page 54 
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