Fields of Perennials — Acres of Bloom! 
They Live Year Mter Year! 
ACHILLEA, The Pearl. Grows about 2 feet high and from spring to frost is cov¬ 
ered with heads of double white flowers. Likes sun. 
A. ruber. About 1 Vi'2 feet and bears pink to red flowers in large heads from June 
to frost. Will thrive in shady locations. 
A. ageratum. Grows 1 Vl'2 feet and bears in profusion on erect stems golden yellow 
flowers ot Milfoil type. Does equally well in sun or shade. 
Any of the above in strong, 2-year stock, 10c each. 
ADENOPHORA liliifolia. A handsome perennial that's in bloom from summer to 
fall. It produces large bell-like flowers, similar to the Campanula, on erect stems. 
Dark blue in color with handsome foliage. For the border, garden or rockery. 
Grows V/i'2 feet. Likes sun but will also thrive in the shade. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
AGERATUM eupatorium. Blue. For a late fall blooming flower there is 
none that surpasses this fine plant. It blooms from August to Novem- _ 
ber and is densely covered with heads of deep blue flowers. Grows 
\Vi'2 feet and is wonderful for cutting. Makes a handsome border 
plant and is of very easy culture. Likes full sun. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
A. eupatorium. White. Similar in description to the blue but blooms 
only during the summer. Grows 2 feet tall and is very showy in the 
border or perennial garden. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
AGROSTEMMA (Mullein Pink). Strong, erect growing plants with 
silver foliage. The deep crimson of the flowers blends well with the 
leaves. Blooms during June and July and attains 1 /z'2 feet. Likes 
sun but will thrive in semi-shade. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
ANCHUSA (Italian Forget-Me-Not). Unexcelled for background effect 
in a border or garden. Attains 3 to 4 feet and produces on strong, 
erect stalks, large, deep blue flowers of Forget-Me-Not-like descrip¬ 
tion. These flowers have no centers but are one color of gorgeous 
blue. Blooms in May and June. Easy of culture and robust of growth. 
Likes sun but will thrive in semi-shade. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
ANTHEMIS (Hardy Marguerite). Daisy-like golden yellow blossoms, 
from June to August. 2 feet high and good for cutting. Makes a 
showy border plant. Likes full sun. 2-year plants, 10c each. 
AQUILEGIA (Columbine). No garden is complete without them. The long-spurred types are beautiful. 
Every shade of color imaginable. The flowers are very lasting and are good for cutting. This plant likes 
sun but can also be found growing in a semi-shady location. Attains 2-2V2 feet and blooms during May, 
June and July. Our strain is one of the finest ever produced. Columbine is appropriate in both the 
border and garden, as well as the rockery. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
ASTER (Perennial Michaelmas Daisy). Mixed colors. Blooms freely 
during September and October. Easily grown. Grows 2-3 feet. Pre¬ 
fers shady locations. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
BAPTISIA australis (False Indigo). A charming perennial producing 
blue flowers of Sweet Pea-like form. Blooms in May and attains 
2-2 Zi feet. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
BLUE SALVLA, azurea. One of the best, if not the best, hardy Blue 
Salvia grown. Easy to grow and thrives in any soil. Gives long 
spikes of blue flowers in August and September. A fine cut flower 
and an unexcelled addition to the border or garden. Grows 3-4 feet 
and forms an elegant background. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
Digitalis—Foxglove. 
Here are hundreds of thousands of strong plants ready to transplant themselves into your garden. This com¬ 
plete list contains many varieties that should sell for 3 times the price quoted. REMEMBER THESE PLANTS 
LIVE YEAR AFTER YEAR. Once planted they will continue to give you bountiful crops of beautiful bloom 
season after season. Perennials are so easy to grow. Give |hem ordinary fertile garden soil. A light covering of 
hay, straw or leaves in the winter to protect them from the sun. THESE SIMPLE RULES SPELL SUCCESS! 
GET BUSY WITH YOUR PLANNING AND BUIL| THAT PERENNIAL GARDEN, NOW! 
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Any 12 plants in this superb list for only $1.10. Any 
48 plants for only $4.00! And what a garden you can 
have for $4.00. 
Order early! Plant early! Perennials may be set from 
March to December. 
PLEASE NOTE: No orders accepted for less than 
£{1.00. On orders for #1.10 to #2.00 add 25c for packing 
and postage. On orders for #2.00 and up add 10% to 
your remittance. 
Gaillardia. 
CANTERBURY BELLS, Campanula (Cup-and-Saucer Type). A 
biennial of unsurpassed beauty. Bedecked with large cuplike flowers 
in June. Grows 2-2 , /2 feet- In pink, purple and white. Likes full 
sun and does best on well drained soil. Good for cutting. A fine 
border plant. Strong plants, ready to bloom, each, 10c. 
CAMPANULA persicifolia (Peachbells). The finest of the hardy 
Bellflowers. A real perennial of distinction. Grows 2-3 feet and pro¬ 
duces its bells on strong erect stems. Makes a showy plant for the 
border and garden, as well as a very good cut flower. Can be effect¬ 
ively utilised in the rockery. Your choice of either blue or white. 
Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
CENTAUREA montana (Monstrous Cornflower). An improved varie¬ 
ty that grows 2 feet high, bearing deep blue flowers of good size 
from June to August. Wonderful for cutting. Thrives on any soil 
but prefers full sun. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
COREOPSIS. An old-fashioned flower that should be in every garden. Our 
strain is an improved double variety of a golden yellow color. One mass of 
flowers the entire summer long. Grows 2V 2 '3 feet and likes plenty of sun. 
Easy of culture and robust of growth. Will thrive anywhere. Strong, 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
DELPHINIUM (Hardy Larkspur). A perennial whose charm and beauty is so 
pronounced that without it no perennial border or garden is complete. Stately 
spikes of well shaped flowers borne on strong, erect stems. No perennial is 
better for cutting. Does best on good, rich soil well exposed to the sun. 
Of easy culture and a thrifty grower. Very hardy. 
D. Belladonna. Light blue. Perfect flower spikes. Grows 4-5 feet. Strong, 2- 
year plants, 10c each. 
D'. Bellamosum. Dark blue. Straight stems. Grows 4-5 feet. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
D. chinense grandiflorum (Dwarf Blue Chinese Delphinium). Similar to the 
larger types only that it attains but 18 inches in height. Invaluable for rock 
work or low border plants. Can also be used for cutting. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
D. chinense grandiflorum album. Dwarf white Chinese Delphinium. Same habit 
as the above. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). These beautiful and stately plants enhance the 
appearance of any garden. They attain a height of 4-5 feet and provide 
a wonderful background for other perennials. The foliage is also a pretty 
deep green. You must have Foxgloves in your garden or else your collection 
is incomplete. Will thrive on ordinary soil; robust growers. Like full sun 
for best results. 
D., Giant Shirley. An improved strain of unusually strong, vigorous growth 
and producing spikes of enormous blooms. 4-5 feet in length. Comes in 
pink, purple and white. They are biennial. Strong plants of blooming size, 
10c each. 
Oriental Poppy. 
HIBISCUS (Giant Marshmallow). A lover of wet places. Produces 
flowers 8-10 inches in diameter. Large color range. Blooms in late 
July until frost. Fine for a hedge or background. Grows 5-6 feet high. 
2-year plants, 10c each. 
HOLLYHOCKS. Old favorites, always in demand. We offer the finest 
double varieties obtainable in yellow, pink, red, maroon, white, sal¬ 
mon and rose. Wonderful bloomers. Plant them along fences, under 
windows or for background effects. Attains 5-6 feet. Will thrive on 
heavy soil. Strong, 2-year roots, 10c each. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Pea). Showy, free flowering, hardy per¬ 
ennial climbers for trellises, covering old stumps, fences, walls, etc. 
Bloom all summer and are good for cutting. Mixed colors. Will grow 
anywhere where it is not too dry. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
LAVANDULA (Old English Lavender). This plant brings 
memories of the past. A real old favorite. Very fragrant 
with blue flowers from July until August. 1V 2 '2 feet 
high. A real border plant. Also 
very adaptable in the rock garden. 
Of very easy culture. The silverv 
gray of its foliage is retained all 
winter long. Strong, 2-year plants, 
only 10c each. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star). A bulb¬ 
ous perennial with long spikes of 
purple and rosy purple flowers 
from July to September. Grows 5 
feet tall, of which nearly 3 /% feet 
consists of the flower spike. A 
novel plant that attracts and com¬ 
mands attention. Very hardy. 
Will thrive on rather wet ground 
and in semi-shade. A background 
plant, effective in its display. 
Strong, 2-year bulbous roots, 
each, 10c. 
LINUM perenne (Blue Flax). A 
beautiful perennial of delicate 
foliage and pure blue flowers. A 
real border gem. Very adaptable 
for the rock garden, as well. 
Grows H /2 feet high and is simply 
covered with large, heavenly blue 
flowers of buttercup-like shape. 
Blooms almost the entire summer. 
Does well on any soil but seems 
prefer that of sandy or light 
Achillea, The Pearl. 
Lupinus. 
Double Hollyhocks. 
Complete Gardens 
Hardy perennials in fine unbeatable collections all ready 
for planting. Complete in color, beauty and blooming period. 
Selected for your convenience. 
CHELONE. A beautiful perennial producing long spikes of flowers, 
resembling Pentstemon. These spikes of flowers look like miniature 
Snapdragons but are borne on erect stems that attain a height of 
2*/2-3 feet. In bloom constantly. Fine for background effect and for 
cutting. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
Aquilegia (Columbine). 
D. grandiflora. Light yellow. Same 
as the above with the exception that 
the foliage is narrower and heavier 
in texture. This is a real perennial 
and lives year after year. Very 
hardy. Strong, 2-year plants, 10c 
each. 
ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle). Thistle-like foliage. Large 
round heads of flowers in the shape of perfect globes. 
Deep blue in color and very attractive. Very showy if 
planted among large rocks or as a background for various 
foliage plants. Will grow on poorly drained soil and is a 
handsome perennial. Good for cutting. Strong, 2-year 
plants, each 10c. About 2^-3 feet. 
ERYNGIUM (Sea Holly). Very similar to Echinops with 
the exception that the flowers are smaller and not so per¬ 
fectly formed. The foliage and flowers of this striking 
plant arc both steel-blue in color and sparkle and glint 
with the sun. Does well in locations near salt water and 
in sandy soil. Grows 3 feet tall. Strong, 2-year plants, 
each, 10c. 
GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Large blood-red and or¬ 
ange flowers of Daisy-like formation, borne on strong, 
straight stems about 2-2V2 feet long. One of the most 
satisfactory perennials for the border or garden. Blooms 
the entire summer. Wonderful for cutting. The flowers at¬ 
tain a diameter of 2Vz inches and come in various forma¬ 
tions. Easy to cultivate and will thrive on any soil. Likes 
plenty of sun. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath). A dainty perennial pro¬ 
ducing delicate white flowers. Fine for mixing with other 
flowers in cut bouquets. Grows 2 - 2 , /2 feet. Of very easy 
culture and hardy habit. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, 
each, 10c. 
HELIOPSIS, Golden Daisy. A superb perennial for back¬ 
ground effect. Grows 3-4 feet nigh, bearing deep rich 
golden yellow flowers, 2 inches in diameter. Blooms all 
summer. Will thrive on any soil and requires no care. A 
fine cut flower, Resembles greatly Doronicum. Strong, 2- 
year plants, each, 10c. 
texture. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Onfe of the, showiest of our wild 
flowers. It is 2-4 feet high, with large, deep red blossoms on the upper 
part of the stalk. Will thrive in any garden soil or along the border of 
a Lily pond or brook in water 2-3 inches deep. The most brilliant of the 
red perennials and a real addition to any garden. Blooms during August 
and September. Strong, 2-year plants, each, only 10c. 
LUPINES. Effective plants, producing large Hyacinth-like spikes of flow¬ 
ers during May and June. Require only well-prepared garden soil, prefer 
a semi-shady location. 2-3 feet. Fine border plant. Strong, 2-year plants, 
10c each. 
LYCHNIS (Rose Campion; Jerusalem Cross). Handsome, hardy peren¬ 
nials of easy culture. Will thrive anywhere. 
L. chalcedonies. Deep red flowers borne on large heads similar to a Ver¬ 
bena. Good for cutting, the border or garden. 2 feet. 2-year plants, 
each, 10c. 
L. Haageana. Scarlet flowers, very large and resembling a cross. 2 feet in 
height. A beautiful massing plant. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
PAP AVER (Poppies). One of our favorite and most popular flowers, pro¬ 
ducing during the blooming period a profusion of brilliant colors and 
shades. 
P. orientate (Oriental Poppy). Large blooms, some measuring 6 inches in 
diameter. Orientale has extra large flowers, deep scarlet in color. 2 Yz 
feet. 
Collection No. 1 
2 Delphinium, blue. 
2 Gaillardia, red and orange. 
2 Gypsophila, white. 
2 Coreopsis, yellow. 
2 Painted Daisies, pink. 
2 Pentstemon, mixed. 
Collection No. 2 
2 Liatris, rosy purple. 
2 Stokesia, blue.. 
2 Lychnis viscaria, pink. 
2 Shasta Daisy, white. 
2 Heliopsis, yellow. 
2 Adenophora, lavender. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
for Cut Flowers 
12 
Heavy, 2-year-old Field- 
Grown Plants for ONLY 
$1.10 
These 4 Extra Super Collections, 48 Plants in all, for 
ONLY #4.00. 
Collection No. 3 
2 Anchusa Italica, blue. 
2 Hesperis, lavender-pink. 
2 Torch Lilies, red and orange. 
2 Achillea, Pearl, white. 
2 Foxglove, Grandiflora, yellow, 
spotted. 
2 Echinacea, purple. 
Collection No. 4 
2 Veronica, blue. 
2 Lupines, mixed. 
2 Garden Heliotropes, pink and 
white. 
2 Lychnis chalcedonica, red. 
2 Achillea ageratum, yellow. 
2 Chrysanthemums, yel., white. 
Collection No. 1 
2 Centaurea, rich blue. 
2 Lobelia cardinalis, red. 
2 Chrysanthemums, yellow 
2 Sweet William, pink. 
2 Yucca. Creamy white. 
2 Rudbeckia, purple. 
Collection No. 2 
2 Platycodon, blue. 
2 Achillea ageratum, yellow. 
2 Phlox, mixed. 
2 Chinese Delphinium, white. 
2 Chrysanthemums, pink. 
2 Agrostemma, crimson. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
for the Border 
^ Heavy, 2-year-old Field- ^ ^ ^ 
Grown Plants for ONLY 
These 4 Extra Super Collections, 48 Plants in all, for 
ONLY #4.00. 
Collection No. 3 
2 Baptisia, blue. 
2 Heliopsis, orange. 
2 Oriental Poppies, red. 
2 Columbine, mixed. 
2 Foxgloves, pink and purple. 
2 Phlox, white. 
Collection No. 4 
2 Canterbury Bells, pink, white, 
and blue. j 
2 Linum (Blue Flax). 
2 Hollyhocks, all colors. 
2 Statice latifolia, purple. 
2 Sidalcea, pink. 
2 Achillea ruber, pink and red. 
heavy, field-grown. 
P. orientale, Mrs. Perry. Rich salmon-pink. 
P. orientale, Hybrids. Flowers of large size, in mixed colors. 
Strong, 2-year roots, each 10c. Plant in early spring or early fall. 
P. nudicaule (Iceland Poppy). A fine, hardy perennial Poppy of 
graceful habit, with fernlike foliage; the satinlike flowers are 
borne in endless profusion and are excellent for cutting. Blooms 
all summer. Grows 1-1 Vi feet. Strong, 2-year plants, each 10c. 
Mixed colors. 
Note. Poppies are easy to cultivate providing they are set out 
during the right time. Plant Oriental and Iceland Poppies either 
during April and early May or during October and early Novem¬ 
ber. They consist essentially of a tap root and do not have a very 
fibrous root system. Like heavy soil and plenty of sun. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). A beautiful perennial plant, 
producing freely large spikes of handsome, tubular flowers in 
almost every shade and color. 2-3 feet. Will thrive on any 
garden soil. Likes sun. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
PHLOX. The most appreciated of the perennials. It comes In 
bloom at a time when flowers are needed in the garden and 
keeps blooming until frost. Immense trusses of large flowers in 
all colors. Our stock comprises the best varieties grown and are 
all of medium height, about 2-2V2 feet. Phlox likes very heavy 
soil and plenty of manure. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
PHYSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plant). Dense bushes about 2 feet 
high, producing freely, bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits 
which make a wonderful winter bouquet when dried. Grows 2 
feet and is of very easy culture. Strong roots, 10c each. 
PLATYCODON (Japanese Balloon Flower). One of the best 
hardy perennials, bearing a profusion of large, dark blue, bell- 
shaped flowers the whole season. Excellent for planting in 
borders or among shrubbery. Will thrive in shade or sun equally 
well. Grows 2-3 feet. Strong, 2-year plants, each 10c. 
PYRETHRUM (Painted Daisy). Handsome, hardy perennial 
plants for the herbaceous border; flowers showy and excellent 
for cutting. Mixed colors, pink and red predominating. Blooms 
during May and June and grows about 2-2Vi feet. Thrives in 
any soil but prefers the sunlight. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 
10c. 
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RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). These thrive everywhere, giving a 
wealth of bloom. Unsurpassed for the border and garden Fine for 
cutting. 21/2-3 feet. Prefer the sun but will grow in semi-shade. 
R. Newmanni. Large yellow flowers with black center. Very showy. 
R. purpurea (Giant Purple Coneflower). Large, showy, reddish purple 
flowers with dark brown disc. 
Strong, 2-year plants in these varieties, 10c each. 
SHASTA DAISY (Alaska Daisy). Burbank’s origination. Extra large 
flowers of pure white, borne on straight, erect stems, fine for cut¬ 
ting. Makes a dandy border plant. Thrives in any soil and needs 
little care but plenty of sun. 2 feet. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
SIDALCEA (Rosy Gem). Erect growing plants with Delphimum-l:kc 
spikes. Bloom during June and July. Rose-pink in color; about 2-3 
feet. Very showy border perennial, as well as a cut flower. About 
the same culture as Delphinium. Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
STAT1CE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy perennials, producing all 
summer panicles of small flowers, which can be dried and used for 
winter bouquets. Unexcelled for the border and rockery. Very easy 
to grow and will thrive in semi-shady locations. 
S. latifolia. Large, deep blue flowers. Grows lVl'2 feet. 
S. incana. Pinkish blue. Dwarf. Height 1 foot. 
The above in strong, 2-yr. plants, 10c each. 
STOKESIA (Stokes’ Aster). Plants grow about 18-24 inches, bearing 
freely from July to October handsome, Centaurea-like blossoms, 
each measuring from 3-4 inches in diameter and deep blue in color. 
One of the most desirable plants for the hardy border. Excellent for 
cutting. These will thrive on common garden soil and will do quite 
well in semi-shady locations. For best flowers full sunlight is neces¬ 
sary. Strong, 2-year plants, only 10c each. 
SWEET WILLIAM. One of the finest hardy garden plants; of easy 
culture, thriving in any good garden soil. Plants grow about 1 Vi 
feet high and form fine clumps. Produces fine effects in beds and 
borders. Blooms June and July. Wants full sun. Mixed colors. 
Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
TRITOMA (Torch Lily or Red Hot Poker). Large spikes of deep red 
and orange flowers borne on Lily-like stems. Good for cutting. Fine 
for the border and around pools. Grows 2-2!/2 feet. Blooms during 
June and July. It’s showv in any garden. Does well in sandy soil. 
Strong, 2-year plants, each, 10c. 
VERONICA (Speedwell). An elegant hardy perennial of easy culture 
and free-flowering habit. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to 
September. Resembles a miniature lilac. 
V. longifolia. Rich blue flowers, attaining 2 feet. 
V. spicata. Bright blue flowers, 18 inches. Fine for border and cutting. 
Strong, 2-year plants of these for only 10c each. 
YUCCA (Adam’s Needle). A stately perennial with sword-like 
foliage and tall branched spikes of large, creamy white flowers dur¬ 
ing June and July. Attains 6 feet. Fine planted as single specimens 
or around pools. Will thrive on poor sandy soil. Will do in the 
shade. Strong, 3-year plants, each, 10c. Yuccas must be from 3-4 
years old before they bloom. The foliage is retained during the 
winter and looks attractive among evergreens. 
Note. Any of the Perennials listed at 10c each can be obtained in 
3-year-old clumps at #3.00 per dozen; 25c each. 
Delphinium, Gold Medal Hybrids. 
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