Quality Seeds 
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Hardy Perennial Plants 
Varieties starred (*) are fine for Rock Gardens. 
These can be used to best advantage in groups and beds on the lawn, as borders for drives walks op in front 
of shrubberjr and m the garden. Some of the tall-growing sorts may be planted in among the shrubbery with oood 
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Ready for delivery during April and early May, and again in late September and October 
roots. No plants sent C.O.D. ' 
All are strong healthy 
♦ACHILLEA, BOULE de NIEGE—(Ball of Snow) —A new 
form, more erect and compact, with fuller hall shaped 
flowers; snow white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
♦ALYSSUM SAXATILE COMPACTUM—(Golden Tuft) —A 
useful little border and rockery plant, growing - not over 
12 inches high; covered with enveloping flat clusters of 
bright golden-yellow flowers early in summer. Each 
20c; doz. for $1.75. 
♦AQUILEGIA OR (COLUMBINE) —We offer only the True 
Rocky Mountain Columbine—the State Flower of Colo¬ 
rado. Do best in partially shaded place. Sepals deep 
blue with white petals. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
ASTER HARDY —Hardy Aster, or “Michaelmas Daisy,” are 
of easy culture in ordinary soil and exposure; flowers 
appear in the autumn and are brilliant blue, purple, or 
white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50, postpaid. 
BELLIS (DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY) —Dwarr plants par¬ 
ticularly desirable for borders. Will stand the winter 
if given protection, but for best results should be 
8 planted each year. Mixed shades of rose, white and pink. 
3 for 25c; doz., 60c, postpaid. 
SPECTABILIS — Bleedingheart — Graceful, heart-shaped, 
pink flowers; one of the choicest memories of old- 
fashioned gardens. Easily cultivated in borders and 
wild gardens. Especially valuable for planting in shady 
spots. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
CANTERBURY BELL —Bell-shaped flowers of various col¬ 
ors in June and July. Fine for cutting. Grow 2 to 3 feet 
high and thrive in almost any soil. We offer these plants 
in mixed colors of white, rose, blue. 3 for 50c; doz., 
$1.75, postpaid. 
HARDY CARNATION —Very fragrant flowers on long cut¬ 
ting stems. Pink, red and white. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM (Hardy) —They grow from 1 to 2 ft. 
tall in every shade of crimson, yellow, orange, pink and 
white, and stand out more prominent when the first 
killing frosts have swept the garden. 3 for 60c; doz., 
. $2.00, postpaid. 
COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA —Flowers are 
rich golden yellow, borne in great profusion nearly the 
entire summer. This is one of the most serviceable and 
dependable perennials, furnishing a prodigious amount 
of excellent cut flowers, besides taking an important 
place among the 18 to 24 inch border types. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
DAISY, PAINTED (Pyrethrum hybridum) —Lovely showy 
plants, with finely cut foliage, and handsome daisy-like 
flowers in all shades of pink, rose and crimson. Bloom 
in May and June. Excellent for massing and cut flowers. 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
FOXGLOVE (DIGITALIS)— The tall, stately spikes of big, 
bell-shaped flowers of extraordinary size and vigor; 
growing 5 to 6 feet tall. A mixture of colors ranging 
from white and shell pink to deepest rose, many dotted 
with crimson. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
♦GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER)— The most satisfac¬ 
tory bedding or border perennial in existence. The 
orange blossoms are produced in perpetual profusion 
from June until October. Grows 12 to 18 inches high 
3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
* GARDEN PINKS —We offer a selected strain in mixed 
colors which will furnish an abundance of cut flowers 
during June and July. Grows 1 foot high. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GYPSOPHILA (BABY BREATH)— Masses of minute, deli¬ 
cate, pure white flowers in June and July. Its beautiful 
gauze-like appearance makes it almost indispensable 
for use in bouquets of other old-fashioned flowers. 
Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GYPSOPHILA FL. PL. —A double form of the above. 
Bloom two weeks later. Each flower is double. The most 
valuable introduction in recent years. Each, 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
*FERNS HARDY —We ofTer only the hardy Colorado male 
fern. These ferns are extremely hardy and will grow 
in a shady place when other flowers will not do so well. 
Their dark green sword-like foliage are splendid for 
bouquets. Each, 35c; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 
♦FORGET-ME-NOT —This old-fashioned favorite makes a 
fine showing in a shady spot or in a border. Their pale 
blue and pink flowers make a splendid showing from 
early summer until frost. They need protecting in the 
winter. 3 for 25c; doz., 60c, postpaid. 
HOLLYHOCKS— This stately old plant is truly “King of 
the Garden. Hollyhocks inject so much color and life 
and picturesqueness into tall backgrounds with their 
gorgeous, densely-set pillars ranging in height from 
4 to 7 feet, ablaze throughout the summer. 
DOUBLE FLOWERED —Large rosettes of paper-like tissue 
very compactly layered. We offer them in the following 
separate colors— crimson, black, yellow, white, maroon 
and pink. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GERMAN IRIS (Irish Germanica) —The “Fleur de Lis” of 
France, with exquisite, haunting fragrance; second only 
to the Peony in perennials. Capable of establishment in 
any kind of soil, they will attain greater perfection of 
growth and flowering in a damp, or marshy situation 
We offer them in the following separate colors— rich 
purple, claret-red, coppery bronze, deep violet blue, 
pure white and golden yellow. Each 15c; doz., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
LATHYRUS (Perennial Sweet Peas) —The demand is 
growing for the Perennial Sweet Peas on account or 
their wonderful blooming quality and extreme hardi¬ 
ness. Three colors—White, pink and read. 3 for 50c; 
doz., $1.85, postpaid. 
♦LINUM (Flax)—Perenne —Very attractive, both in foli¬ 
age and bloom. Flowers beautiful pale blue on slender 
graceful stems. 3 for 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
LARKSPUR (Delphinium) —One of the showiest and best 
perennials, useful as a background for low growing 
plants. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall, with spikes of rich blue 
flowers in June and July. If cut back and not allowed 
to go to seed, will flower again in fall. 3 plants, 50c; 
doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
BELLADONNA DELPHINIUM —Magnificent, large spikes of 
the most delicate turquoise-blue. Excellent for cutting, 
as they combine well with other flowers. Produce as 
many as three crops during a season, June to October. 
Grow 4 to 5 feet high. Strong, field-grown plants. 3 
plants, 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
BELLAMOSUM DELPHINIUM —A very dark blue variety, 
excellent for planting in contrast with the lighter blue 
shade of the Belladonna. Strong, field-grown plants. 3 
plants, 50c; doz., $1.75, postpaid. 
GOLD MEDAL HYBRIDS —Choice mixed English seed from 
selected named sorts, tall varieties. 3 for 50c; doz., 
$1.75; postpaid. 
Delphinium 
