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Descriptive Seed List for 1935 
PERENNIAL FLOWERING PLANTS 
PRICES of all perennials in this list, except where otherwise noted: Each, 20c; 
Three for 55c; six for $1.05; dozen, $2.00, postpaid. 
THALICTRUM (Dipterocarpum) Meadow Rue. A new form of this graceful 
and dainty plant that grows about four feet tall. The foliage is fern-like and the 
flower a delicate violet mauve shade, suitable for mixed bouquets. 
TRITOM A (Red Hot Poker or Flame Flower). The early free-blooming qual¬ 
ities of this variety make it one of the best of the hardy bedding plants, either 
single or in masses. On well established plants the spikes are about three feet 
tall, and the heads are a rich orange scarlet. Each, 25c; three for 70c. 
VALERIANA (Coccinea). A very pretty plant with heads of small, delicately 
scented flowers. Fine for cutting. We offer either the red, rose or white. 
VALERIANA (Officinalis). Hardy garden Heliotrope. A variety with cut 
leaves and large heads of rose pink flowers with an exquisite heliotrope odor. 
Height, 3 to 4 feet. 
VERONICA (Spicata). A very hardy, strong growing plant suitable for plant¬ 
ing among shrubbery or where masses of foliage and flowers are needed. Lavender 
spikes borne in great profusion 18 to 24 inches tall. 
NEW VIOLAS (Viola Cornuta) 
Apricot Queen. A dwarf bedding variety of rich apricot shading to 
orange at the center. Very attractive. 
Jersey Gem. One of the finest bedding or rockery violas yet intro¬ 
duced. Very robust in habit, producing a continuous succession 
of blossoms on 6-inch stems from early May throughout the 
season. 
VIOLET (Odorata) Sweet Violets. One of the most popular of all bedding 
plants. Very sweet scented. 
Princess of Wales. Single violet blue. Very fine. 
HARDY GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
The following list of “Mums” are all hardy in the outdoor garden but the first six in the list 
will attain immense size with special care and are a trifle later than the rest. The size of all blooms 
can be increased by cultivation, fertilizer, de-budding and water during the dry season. 
Buttercup. Earliest “Mum” in our list. Largest golden bronze shading to yellow. 
Exceptionally fine. Price each, 30c. 
Betsy Ross. Large incurved white. A magnificent flower. 
Chieftain. Rose pink with silver sheen. One of the best. 
Golden Queen. Rich golden yellow. Immense blooms. 
October Rose. Large pink shading to mauve and orchid. 
W. H. Waite. Largest and finest of the bronzes. 
Angelo. Medium large clear pink. A free bloomer. 
Cranfordia. Delicate flesh pink. 
Capt. Cook. Rose pink pom pom. Very robust. 
Chine Gold. Pure golden yellow. 
Gaiety. Bronze pom pom. A profuse bloomer. 
Nancy. Clear yellow. Button type flower. 
Nellie Kleris. Lovely rose pink. Very fine. 
Normandy. A delightful combination of yellow and pink. Very early. 
Uvalda. A lovely medium sized white variety. Slightly blushed. 
PRICE—Each, 20c; six for 95c; dozen, $1.50, except Buttercup), postpaid. 
We sell only the best rooted cuttings. We will book orders received and 
start mailing about the first of May. We can supply most sorts until the end 
of June. 
NEW SWEET PEA "PACIFIC" 
This sweet pea which won the Award of Merit at the National Sweet Pea 
Society Trials in 1932 is now offered for sale for the first time in packets of 
20 seeds each. The color is a luminous deep fawn pink, lightly suffused and 
blended with coral. The wings are about two shades lighter, being a glorious 
blending of golden pink and wild rose. The whole overlaid with a golden sheen. 
The flowers are large and well placed on long strong stems. Price per packet, 
(20 seeds), 25c. 
