40 Perennial Seeds 
Oriental Poppy 
Nud icale, Iceland Poppy 
Iceland Poppies are fine Rock Garden subjects. They 
bloom practically all summer and form neat plants with 
tufts of attractive foliage. Make lovely table decora¬ 
tions. Stems stand about 1 foot high. 
3185 COONARA PINK. New variety in shades of 
pink, salmon and apricot. Pkt. 1 Oc; A oz. 25c. 
3181 SUNBEAM GIANT MIXED. Fine color mix¬ 
ture, ranging from white, through straw yellow to 
orange and orange-scarlet. Like the finest paper in 
texture. Pkt. 10c; A oz. 25c. 
3182 DOUBLE MIXED. A selected strain. A large 
percentage will produce double flowers. Pkt. lOc; 
5& oz. 35c. 
3183 EL MONTE. An excellent cut-flower with long 
stiff stems. Flowers extra large of rich tangerine orange. 
Pkt. 15c; * oz. 30c. 
3184 SINGLE MIXED. Variety of colors. Pkt. 
lOc; 56 oz. 25c. 
3186 Fakenham Hybrids. These gorgeous new 
Poppies are almost twice the size of other Iceland 
Poppies. Bloom later, have long, stiff stems. Colors 
cover the whole range known to Poppies with many new 
shades and tints. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 35c. 
Beards Tongue 
renstemon See Color Page 51 
3192 SENSATION GLOXINOIDES. Resembles. 
Gloxinias and comes in lovely shades of pink, rose, red, 
lilac and purple. Grows 2 feet tall. Pkt. 1 Oc; A oz. 35c. 
3194 BLUE GEM. A dwarf or prostrate form, ex¬ 
cellent for the Rock Garden. Rich shade of blue. Pkt. 
lOc; A oz. 25c. 
3195 GRANDIFLOROUS MIXED. One of the 
showiest Penstemons, with its leathery leaves and stems 
that rise up 23^ to 3 feet with spikes of pretty lilac 
and pink flowers during May and June. Fine for cut¬ 
ting. Pkt. 10c; A oz. 30c. 
Polemonium, Jacobs Ladder 
3236 COERULEUM GRANDIFLORUM BLUE. 
Produce during May, June and July, erect stems bear¬ 
ing terminal heads of attractive violet blue flowersJ 
The leaves are clustered mostly at the base of the stem. 
They like partial shade and considerable moisture. 
2 ft. tall. Pkt. lOc; (4 oz. 25c. 
Pyrethrum p e a e g e C 5 i r 
Low compact growth with lace-like foliage of bright 
green, quantities of Daisy-like flowers. They bloom 
during June and July. 
3261 SINGLE MIXED. White, rose and pink. Pkt. 
lOc; 56 oz. 30c. 
3262 DOUBLE MIXED. (See illustration.) They are 
not all double flowers but percentage increases as plants 
become older. White,pink and rose. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 
50c. 
3264 HYBRIDUM GRANDIFLORUM. Single. 
Large flowered, fine for cutting. Very attractive. Pkt. 
lOc; A oz. 25c. 
3263 ATROSANGUINEUM . Select strains of dark, 
blood-red. Excellent quality. Pkt. lOc; 56 oz. 36c. 
Hardy Poppies 
Papaver 
For a gorgeous display, few flowers can compete 
with the brilliant Poppies in June and July. Immense 
silken cups of glowing colors with black blotch at 
base of petals. 
If, after blooming, the tops are carefully taken off, 
not to injure the crown, they often bloom again in 
the fall. Height 2 53 to 3 feet. 
3176 ORIENTAL SCARLET. Tremendous cup 
of brilliant scarlet, with purple-black blotches. Pkt. 
lOc; J6 oz. 25c. 
3178 BEAUTY OF LIVERMERE. Deep oxblood- 
red with black throat. 3 ft. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 30c. 
3179 THE FELTHAM. New distinct strain with 
various colors, scarlet, orange, apricot and salmon 
but with no black blotches. Pkt. 15c. 
3180 MRS. PERRY. Shrimp pink or apricot. 
The best of the pink Orientals. Pkt. 15c. 
3177 ORIENTAL HYBRIDS. Some brilliant new 
shades have been developed, running through 
orange, salmon to scarlet. Pkt. lOc; l /& oz. 25c. 
Alpine Poppy, Papaver Alpinum 
3187 ALPINUM MIXED. R. G. A charming 
miniature Poppy in brilliant shades of scarlet, orange, 
yellow, apricot, pink and white. Rock Garden Poppy. 
6 incbes high. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 45c. 
Primulas—Hardy Primroses 
Delightful little flowers in all the brilliant colors that mean so much to your garden in 
April and May. They have few rivals for planting along shady paths or in the Rock 
Garden. Seed germinate slowly and fall planting is preferable. You will enjoy their 
beauty. 
3251 AURICULA ALP1NA MIXED. Combinations of yellow, brown and red. Early, 
6 inches tall. Pkt. 15c. 
3252 JAPONICA MIXED or Japanese Primrose. Sometimes called ‘‘Queen of 
Primroses,” very showy, blooms in June. Mixed colors, purple, lilac and pink. 18 to 
24 inches tall. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 40c. 
3253 CASHMIRIANA. Large lilac, 1 foot tall. Pkt. 20c. 
3255 LITTONIANA. Large spikes, similar to Red Hot Poker. Heads before opening 
are bright red, opening to lilac and purple shades. 2 feet tall. Pkt. 20c. 
3250 VULGARIS, The True English Primrose. Fragrant canary-yellow, 6 to 8 
inches tall. Pkt. lOc; Aoz. 40c. 
Polyanthus Primulas 
324S PERFECTION MIXED. Select strain of large flowering Polyanthus, contain¬ 
ing all available colors and combinations of white, pink, rose, crimson, yellow and gold 
Pkt. lOc; A oz. JOc. 
3247 GIANT MUNSTEAD. Large flowered variety, early blooming and includes 
pleasing shades of yellows and white. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 40c. 
Physostegia, False Dragonhead 
An attractive flower for the Perennial border. Long blooming season, rich foliage, easy 
to grow and lovely spikes of delicate rosy pink flowers. Excellent for cut-flowers. Pre¬ 
fers rich soil and sunshine. 
320S VIRGINIA PINK. July and August. 3 54 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; 56 oz. S5c. 
3210 COMPACT A ROSEA. R. G. Compact, deep pink. 12 to 18 inches tall. Pkt.lOc. 
Physalis, Chinese Lantern 
3204 FRANCHETI. An interesting plant with its 
pods of bright orange-red. They greatly resemble 
Chinese Lanterns and make gay and colorful winter 
bouquets. Pkt. lOc; *4 oz. 30c. 
Ranunculus, Buttercup Daisy 
3278 ASIATICUS SUPERBISSIMA. Large semi¬ 
double and double flowers. Brilliant colors, the center 
often differing from the balance of the red and yellow 
of the flowers. May and June. Like partial shade. 1 to 
1 l /z ft. tall. See illustration. Pkt. lOc; oz. 30c. 
Playtcodon b^uaoww 
A bushy perennial growing 2 54 feet tall and bearing 
in late summer, many large five-pointed, bell-shaped 
flowers. The buds are like little balloons. The separate 
colors do not always come 100% true from seed, the 
blue usually containing some white flowers and vice 
3222 GRANDIFLORA BLUE. Pkt. lOc; 5& oz. 
30c. 
3221 BLUE AND WHITE MIXED. Pkt. lOc; 
56 oz. 30c. 
3226 MARIESI DWARF BLUE. Compact, bushy 
plants only 12 to 15 inches high. Deep blue flowers 
often 3 inches across. Pkt. 15c; A oz. 40c. 
Hardy Salvia M Iage W 
3291 AZUREA GRANDIFLORA. Small tubular 
flowers of sky-blue, borne in long terminal spikes. 
Blooms in August and September. Easily grown on 
light sandy soil in a sunny location. In Northern states, 
protect over winter with a light mulch. 4 to 6 feet 
tall. Pkt. lOc; oz. 40c. 
SALVIA—Farinacea is a tender perennial which we 
suggest growing as an annual and list it on page 26. 
Saxifraga, Rock Foil 
3293 MOSSY VARIETIES MIXED. These va¬ 
rieties produce tufts of mossy leaves with white, pink 
and purple flowers. They are among the best Rock 
Garden subjects. Pkt. 25c. 
Cl _ P»_- ■ „ Chrysanthemums 
OMaSta LyaiSISS Leucanthemum 
See Color Plate on Page 51 
These hardy Chrysanthemums are of the Shasta Daisy 
type, so wonderful for garden display or cut flowers. 
2738 BURBANKS SHASTA DAISY ALASKA. 
The finest hardy daisy, pure white, 234 to 3 inches 
across. July and August. 2 5£ ft. Pkt. lOc; 56 oz. 
30c. 
2744 DOUBLE SHASTA DAISY. A new and un¬ 
usual strain which produces a large percentage of big 
double Daisies, almost like Asters. Pkt. 30c. 
2748 MAWII. A new pink Shasta Daisy. Flowers 
1 Vi to 2 inches across. Plants one foot high. Rare. 
Pkt. 20c. 
2739 MRS. C. LOWTHIAN BELL. One of the 
largest flowered. June to October. 3 ft. Pkt. lOc; 
56 oz. 30c. 
2741 LACINIATUM MAXIMUM. This is a beau¬ 
tiful daisy with white flowers about the same size as 
the Shasta Daisy but the petals are recurved, twisted 
and fringed giving the flower a most graceful appear¬ 
ance. 1 54 to 2 ft. Pkt. lOc; 56 oz. 30c. 
2743 MAY QUEEN. Spring Marguerite. A very 
excellent variety most desirable for its early bloom, 
which often begins to appear in late April. Flowers 
medium sized and on good stems. 2 feet. Pkt. XOc; 
54 oz. lOc. 
2742 ELDER DAISY. Very valuable early variety 
as you can cut flowers in May for Memorial Day. 
Flowers not quite as large as Shasta but more are 
produced on each plant. 2 ft. Pkt. lOc; 54 oz. 30c. 
Romneya, Bush Poppy 
3283 
Poppy. 
COULTERI. Also called California Tree 
Shrubby growth, woody stems and large 
Poppy-like white, fragrant flowers. Satiny in texture, 
golden yellow stamens. June and July. 4 to 5 feet tall. 
Pkt. lOc; oz. 35c. 
Rudbeckia, Cone Flower 
3287 PURPUREA (Echinacea) Purple Cone 
Flower. Rosy purple with dark central disk. Blooms 
in September. 3 feet tall. Pkt. lOc; % oz. 35c. 
Hardy Scabiosa 
Perennial Scabiosa are quite like the Annuals, though a 
little more graceful in form. Long blooming season, 
June to September. In the extreme Northern states, 
give a slight mulch for winter protection. 
3297 CAUCASICA BLUE. Blue Bonnet. Single 
row of broad petals, center consisting of many tiny 
florets. Clear lavender-blue, very dainty. Extra long 
stems. 2*4 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10c; ^ oz. 30c. 
3306 JAPONICA. This Japanese variety forms 
bushy plants 2 feet high and bears beautiful lavender- 
blue flowers on long wiry stems. Long blooming season. 
Pkt. lOc; */4 oz. 25c. 
3300 ISAAC HOUSE HYBRIDS. See these In 
color on page 51. An improved Caucasica, having 
longer stems and larger flowers, in lovely shades from 
light lavender to deep heliotrope-blue. Petals are 
ruffled and fringed. Attractive. Pkt. 10c; 3 V oz. 
40c. 
3301 COLUMBARIA PINK. A South African 
Scabiosa, dwarfer than Caucasica. Short, compact 
flowers 2 to 214 inches across on long stiff stems. 
Pkt. lOc. 
Sidalcea 
A desirable hardy perennial that is very little known. 
Well worth a place in every garden. Produces spikes 
2 34 to 3 ft. in height, densely covered from July to 
September with pretty single rosy-pink flowers. Each 
flower about an inch across. 
3327 ROSE 
QUEEN. Bright 
Rose. Pkt. lOc; 
56 oz. 30c. 
3328 Hybrids 
Many shades. 
Pkt. lOc; 56 oz. 
45c. 
Ranunculus, Buttercup Daisy 
Single Pyrethrum 
Stokesia 
Polyanthus Perfection 
Pri niula 
Sidalcea 
The Templin-Bradley Co., Nationwide Seedsmen and Nurserymen, Cleveland, Ohio 
