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AQUILEGIA—COLUMBINE 
In bloom from April to July, among the first of the cut flower 
perennials to bloom. Will do well in partly shaded position as 
well as in full sunlight, and once established requires no care. Per¬ 
fectly hardy. Two year plants carried over in a cold frame over 
winter and planted out in a cool house late in February will give 
a crop of splendid spikes three weeks before the outdoor crop. 
Force same way as Delphinium. Plant a foot apart. 
MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S HYBRIDS—Extra large, long spurred 
flowers, in all imaginable colors. There are shades of pink, red. 
yellow, blue, purple, light and dark brown, etc., never before seen 
in columbines. Of vigorous growth. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 15c; % 
oz. 30c; oz. $2.00; lb. $25.00. 
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE—Sepals deep blue, petals white, 
Height 2 feet. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 25c; oz. $1.40; lb. $18.00. 
ROSE QUEEN—The plants produce on long slender stalks in great 
profusion flowers of light to dark rose with white center and yellow 
anters. Height 2% ft. Vs oz. 35c; T. pkt. 15c; oz. $2.60; lb. $32.00. 
LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS—Very vigorous growers with luxuri¬ 
ant foliage and frequently over 3 feet in height. The colors of the 
flowers are most gorgeous; pure white, yellow, deep blue, lavender, 
mauve, chocolate, pale lilac, scarlet, pink, salmon, cerise, etc. T. 
pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. $1.60; lb. $20.00. 
SKINNERI—Scarlet. T. pkt. 10c; 1/16 oz. 20c; oz. 35c; oz. $2.40. 
Height 30 inches. 
CHRYSANTHA—Yellow, strong tall grower. T. pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.40; lb. $18.00. Height 3% feet. 
SILVER QUEEN—Flowers pure white, long spurred. Height 3 feet. 
T. pkt. 15c; Vs oz. 35c; oz. $2.00; 1/16 oz. 20c. 
COPPER QUEEN—Large flowered, long spurred variety with broad 
petals of dark copper red and straw colored corolla. T. pkt. 10c; 
Vs oz. 25c. Height 2^ feet. 
LEMON QUEEN—Robust growing variety, blooms large, long spurred 
of pleasing pale yellow. T. pkt. 10c; V 8 oz. 25c; oz. $2.00. Height 
2V> feet. 
AQUILEGIA FLABELLATA—Hardy perennial rock plant only a foot 
high, not of rank growth yet long lived. Foliage dainty, charming, 
in fact, so that the plants are an asset even without its perfectly 
shaped ivory-white flowers which are produced on graceful stalks 
10 inches above the foliage during April and May. Height 1 ft. 
T. pkt. 25c. 
AQUILEGIA DOUBLE MIXED—Many colors mixed. Height 2 to 3 
feet. T. pkt. 5c; oz. 40c; lb. $5.00. 
ARISTOLOCHIA—DUTCHMAN’S PIPE 
One of the best perennial hardy climbing plants. Trained against 
a house or over a trellis it is matchless. Foliage abundant, rich 
deep green, never bothered by insects. Flowers small, but very 
pretty, yellow and brown mottled and curiously shaped. Height 30 
feet. Space foot apart. 1 oz. $1.00; T. pkt. 10c. 
ARUNDO DONAX 
Giant Reed—Absolutely hardy, rapidly growing bamboo-like grass 
attaining a height from 5 to 15 ft. Succeeds in any soil. Grown for 
its showy foliage and silky plumes that appear in July and are the 
finest ornament in dry bouquets, especially when bronzed. T. pkt. 
10c: oz. 60c. 
ARMERIA—SEA PINK 
Hardy perennial of robust growth, producing from dense grass- 
like foliage masses of globe shaped flowers on long stiff stalks from 
' May to August. The flowers are excellent when dried or fresh, re¬ 
taining their brilliancy for months after cut. First rate cut flower, 
fine rock plant, easily raised from seed. 
ARMERIA CEPHALOTES—Fine large heads of rosy pink on stiff 
stems two feet long. T. pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
ARMERIA FORMOSA—Rosy red flowers. Heifght 2 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz $1.00; lb. $12.00. 
ARMERIA FORMOSA RUBY 
This Armeria forms extra large heads of the brightest and lus¬ 
trous carmine pink from the end of May to October. Fine cut 
flower, rock plant, bedding plant. Height 18 in. T. pkt. 20c. 
ARENARIA MONTANA 
A first class hardy perennial rock plant easily raised, doing well 
in any soil fully exposed to sun. Mat forming covered with silvery 
white lovely flowers from May to August. Height 4 in. T. pkt. 20c; 
1/32 oz. 45c. 
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA 
Butterfly Weed. Hardy plant, 2 to 3 ft. high with very showy 
flowers of brilliant scarlet, blooming in July and August. T. pkt. 
15c; 1/16 oz. 25c; Vs oz. 45c. 
ASPERULA ODOR AT A—WALDMEISTER 
A hardy perennial, easily raised from seed. Requires a shaded 
position and moist soil. Height 6 inches; have plants 6 inches apart. 
The dried leaves retain their fragrance even over a period of years. 
Blooms in May. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 80c; lb. $6.40; Vs oz. 15c. 
ASPERULA HEXAPHYLA—Hardy perennial of robust growth, eas¬ 
ily raised from seed, furnishing from early spring till frost quan¬ 
tities of graceful bright green material for filling in bouquets. Flow¬ 
ers small, white, from April to August. Height 3 ft. T. pkt. 10c; 
oz. 60c. 
ASTILBE DAVIDII 
A very beautiful hardy perennial bearing graceful spikes of 
rosy violet or mauve flowers in July and August. Fine for cutting. 
Awarded first class certificate in England by Royal Horticultural 
Society. New. Height 4 ft. Easily raised from seed. T. pkt. 20c; 
1/32 oz. 40c. 
ASTILBE HYBRIDA—Also called Spirea Japonica. Seed saved from 
finest varieties such as America, Gladstone, Gloria, Superba, includ¬ 
ing also the best new tall Arendsi varieties. Hardy perennial. Height 
15-30 in. T. pkt. 20c; 1/32 oz. 40c. 
ASPARAGUS 
Both Asparagus Sprengheri and Plumosus will stand quite cool 
growing temperature but best results are obtained if grown in a 
night temperature of 50 degrees. 
Sow in light sandy soil in well drained shallow flats at any time. 
December to April is especially good period. You can grow it in 
solid beds, benches, boxes, bulb pans and even in hanging baskets. 
To do well Asparagus needs a bed of soil 8-10 inches deep. Most 
florists cut their own asparagus fronds when the market is high 
and buy when the price is down. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGHERI—100 seeds 20c; 500 seeds 65c; 1,000 for 
$1.20; 5,000 for $5.00. 
ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS—100 seeds 25c; 500 for 85c; 1,000 
for $1.60; 5,000 for $7.00. 
Our Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengheri is quality seed, saved 
from selected plants true to type. 
ASPARAGUS FALCATUS 
Beautiful greenhouse climber, similar to Sprengheri, with large 
shining, dark green leaves. A rapid and vigorous grower. Height 
10 ft. 10 seeds 15c; 100 seeds $1.00; 1,000 seeds $8.00. 
ASPARAGUS MARKET KING—See page 12. 
ASTER EXPRESS or EARLY WONDER 
Of the Comet type, flowers large and full, produced a few days 
ahead of the well known Queen of the Market. Height 20 in. DEEP 
PINK—WHITE—LAVENDER—DARK BLUE—MIXED. PRICE: Any 
color T. pkt 20c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
