Betscher's Hybrid Hemerocallis are the finest 
CENTIANA ACAULIS 
A gem from the Swiss Alps 
DRABA 
-AIZOIDES. Neat rock plant with dainty yellow flowers on short 6 inch 
stems. Pkt. 25c. 
PYRENAICA. A rare alpine with interesting foliage studded with 3 inch 
stemmed flowers of lilac purple. Pkt. 25c. 
DRACOCEPHALUM 
ARCUNENSE (Tartarian Dragon's Head). Pretty spikes of light blue flowers. 
1 foot. 
^RUYSCHIANA. Handsome dark violet plant for the low border. 8 inches. 
*EDRAIANTHUS 
DALMATICUS (Wahlenbergia). A choice dwarf of the Campanula family 
about 4 inches high. Short trailing stems branch out of the deep green 
foliage bearing clusters of bright purple blue flowers in June. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
ECHINOPS 
CICANTEUS (Flowering Thistle). Azure blue globes on giant 8 foot stalks. 
HUMILIS CYANE'A (Dwarf Globe Thistle). Semi-dwarf plants covered with 
bright blue globes in August. 21/2 feet. 
RITRO (Blue Globe Thistle). Ball shaped flowers of steel blue during July 
and August. Very striking. 3 feet. 
SPHAEROCEPHALUS. A robust grower, four feet high, with large globes of 
deep blue in late summer. 
EPILOBIUM 
ANGUSTIFOLIA. Erect spikes of rosy pink. Prefers shady, moist situation. 
3 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
<! OBCORDATUM. Excellent dwarf for a shady spot in the rockery. Large rose 
colored flowers standing 6 inches high. Pkt. 25c. 
EREMURUS 
BUNCEI PERFECTA. Handsome spikes of citron yellow with bright red 
stamens, 6 feet high. All Eremurus should be sown early to get the 
action of frost. Pkt. 25c. 
HIMALAICUS. Long, full spikes of pure white during May. A fine hardy 
species. 5 feet. 25 seeds 20c, 100 seeds 50c. 
ROBUSTUS. A giant flowered, eight feet tall, variety of a deep rose color. 
An early summer bloomer. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
SELECTED CHOICE HYBRIDS. This seed was collected from rare imported 
varieties. A wide color range from bright pink to rich saffron yellow. 
Tall, vigorous spikes blooming in May and June. Some unusual and 
fine colors should result from this strain. Sow early to get the benefit 
of freezing. Pkt. 25c. 
ERICERON 
ALPINUS. A recommended alpine variety with neat, compact tufts of dark 
green foliage which is covered with delicate pink flowers on three inch 
stems from May to July. Pkt. 25c. 
COULTERI (Flea Bane). Early blooming white flowers on tufted foliage. 
Good for cutting. 18 inches. 
CRANDIFLORA ELATIOR. During July the plant is a mass of airy, purple 
daisies. Colorful in the border. 2 feet. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
MULTIRADIUS ROSEUS. Graceful lilac pink flowers with light, airy rays. 24 
inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
SPECIOUS HYBRIDUS. The slender, 2V 2 feet stems bear daisy-like flowers of 
lavender blue during June. 
-ERIN us 
ALPINUS. One of the neatest alpines for among the rocks. Compact tufts 
covered with tiny purple flowers. 4 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
ALPINUS ALBUS. The rare and pretty white form of above. Pkt. 20c. 
ALPINUS CARMINEUS. This pink purple variety is very scarce, and is very 
bright in the rockery. Pkt. 25c. 
ERODIUM 
MANESCAVI. Fine rose colored flowers with foliage of delicate design. 12 
inches. Pkt. 20c. 
ERYSIMUM 
PULCHELLUM. Dwarf tufted habit with flowers of a bright yellow on 4 
inch stems. 
PURPUREUM. The seed of this dainty alpine is scarce. Deep purple flowers. 
4 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
ERYNCIUM 
ALPINUM. The true alpine thistle with foliage of slate blue. 30 inches. 
BOURCATI. Blue bracts and divided glaucous leaves. The flower heads are 
small and very numerous. 2 feet. 
CIGANTEUM. Called the Ciant Silver Thistle because of its silvery gray 
foliage. 3 feet. 
PLANUM. The symmetrical plant is covered with pale blue flower heads. 
2l/ 2 feet. 
AMETHYSTINUM. A handsome plant covered with steel-blue globe-shaped 
flowers. Fine for drying and using as a winter bouquet. 30 inches. 
EUPATORIUM 
FRASERI. A good cut flower variety with white misty blossoms on 1 1/2 foot 
stems. Comes late in the summer. 
ACERATOIDES (White Snakeroot). A native with fluffy white flowers 2 
feet tall. 
COELESTINUM (Hardy Ageratum). In the Autumn until late October this 
is a shower of misty purple. A colorful display in the border, and is very 
useful as a cutter. 18 inches. 
PURPUREUM. An especially good cut flower variety with 3 foot branches 
of French blue. A fine American native. 
^EUPHORBIA 
POLYCHROMA. One of the best yellows for the rock garden or low border. 
Compact, shrubby plants which start to blossom in May continuing 
through June a mass of golden yellow. Once in the garden it is a fixture 
for it never is rampant in growth. Recommended. 1 foot. Pkt 25c. 
MYRSINITES. Long, glaucous blue stems falling gracefully away from the 
center of the plant giving a prostrate effect. Clusters of bright yellow 
flowers on the ends of the stems. Pretty among the rocks. Pkt. 20c, 
Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
FERULA 
GICANTEA (Giant Fennell). Fine ornamental foliage for the tall part of the 
perennial border. 6 feet. Pkt. 15c. 
FRANCOA 
RAMOSA. (Bridal Wreath). A profusion of feathery white blossoms on 18 
inch spikes. 
RAMOSA HYBRIDA ROSEA. The unusual and very colorful pink form. Pkt. 
20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
FRACARIA 
INDICA (Indian Strawberry). An ornamental foliage creeper with pretty 
yellow flowers and small scarlet fruit. 
FUNKIA 
UNDULATA VARIECATA. The dwarf foliage is attractively mottled green 
and pale lemon. Erect lavender flowers. Fine for edging. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 35c. 
GAILLARDIA 
CRANDIFLORA SUPERBA. A choice selected strain of fine hybrids with a 
blended mixture of colors running from deep orange through red and 
yellow to light straw. One of the best perennials for summer blooming. 
CRANDIFLORA COMPACTA. A semi-dwarf variety that can be successfully 
used for bedding or in the low border. A fine mixture of bright colors. 
1 5 inches. 
BURCUNDY. This popular novelty is the first all-red Gaillardia, being a deep 
wine color. It has met with wide popularity and is highly recommended 
as a unique and colorful addition to the border. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
TANGERINE. A striking new variety of a rich tangerine orange color. Extra 
large sized blossoms. A distinct novelty of merit. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
PORTOLA HYBRIDS. An improved strain of selected colors having a range 
from reddish bronze to deep gold. A recommended cut flower. 
THE DAZZLER. A perfect blending of crimson and gold in a vivid splash of 
color. Extra large, well shaped flowers. 
GALEGA 
OFFICINALIS (Goat’s Rue). Locust-like foliage with lilac blue flowers on 
semi-trailing branches. 18 inches. 
OFFICINALIS NANA ROSEA. Of dwarf habit with finely cut leaves, and pea¬ 
shaped flowers of mauve rose. Fine for dry sandy situation. 
ORIENTALIS. Graceful nodding branches with blue purple flowers. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
PERSICA. A fine specimen for the back border with three foot spikes of 
cream white flowers. 
GAULTHERIA 
PROCUMBENS (Wintergreen). The American native wintergreen. Creeping 
habit. Bright red berries in the Fall. 
All alpine and perennial seeds are 10c per Packet, 25c per Trade Packet, unless otherwise priced. With the production 
cost of seeds rising you will note we have kept our generous packets at a low price. 
We have also reduced the price of many 1 5c packets to 10c. The important thing to remember is that no matter what the 
price, every packet is filled with fresh, high quality seed that is Dependable. 
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