HARDY PRIMULAS 
These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. With slight pro¬ 
tection they will stand the winter, but will do better if protected by a coldframe. 
Auricula. A well-known variety of great beauty; brilliant-colored flowers in Pkt. 
umbels. Choice mixed from prize flowers.Large pkt. 75 cts. . .$0 25 
Polyanthus (P. elatior). The colors range from white to deep maroon, the yellow, 
rose, and crimson shades being particularly fine.Large pkt. 50 cts... 20 
Polyanthus, Giant Yellow. Immense heads of yellow blooms. Desirable for 
winter flowering in the conservatory.Large pkt. 75 cts. .. 25 
Polyanthus, Munstead Strain. Magnificent strain with flowers in many 
shades of cream and yellow, as well as white.Large pkt. 75 cts.. . 25 
Japonica, Mixed. One of the finest Primroses for the garden, producing several 
whorls of large flowers, on erect stems, varying from white to crimson. 1 Y 
feet.._.._.Large pkt. 40 cts... 15 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Flowers fragrant, canary-yellow color. 
I.arge pkt. 40 cts... 15 
PYRETHRUM 
Hardy perennials, bearing single and double aster-like flowers on long stalks; ex¬ 
cellent for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. Large pkt. 
Hybridum grandiflorum. Large-flowering single mixed.J^oz. $1..$0 15 $0 40 
Hybridum fl.-pl. Finest double hybrids. Seed saved from the finest 
collection. 25 75 
Aureum (Golden Feather). Dwarf bedding 
plant, with yellow, fern-like leaves, useful for 
edging beds and borders. Pkt. 10 cts.; J4 oz - 
25 cts. 
RICINUS 
Castor-Oil Bean 
Picturesquely showy and imposing, the 
Ricinus gives to the garden magnificent 
semi-tropical effects. Grown as a speci¬ 
men it makes a perfect pyramid of 
gigantic leaves. 
Bourboniensis arboreus. Large and 
handsome green foliage. 10 to 15 ft. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Cambogensis. Large, bronzy red- 
maroon leaves; stalks are nearly black. 
5 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Gibsoni. Dark purplish red foliage. 
5 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Red Spire. Bronzy green; red ribs and 
veins. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 35 cts. 
Sanguineus. Red stalks, scarlet fruit. 
8 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts. 
Zanzibarensis, Mixed. Very tall, stately 
plants with leaves of enormous size, 
varying in color from light green to 
purplish red. 12 to 14 feet. Pkt. 10 cts.; 
oz. 25 cts. 
Mixed. All sorts. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts. 
Rudbeckia 
Pyrethrum hybridum grandiflorum 
RUDBECKIA 
Bicolor superba (Coneflower). Fine free-flowering 
annual, growing about 2 feet high, forming a 
dense bush and producing 
an abundance of bright yel¬ 
low flowers with brown 
central discs; fine for cutting. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; J4° z - 25 cts. 
Kelvedon Star. See Novelties 
and Specialties, page 9. 
SALVIA 
Scarlet Sage 
Salvias make a striking dis¬ 
play, with their long, brilliant 
flower-spikes. They bloom con¬ 
tinuously from early summer 
until frost. Sow seed as early 
as possible, in shallow boxes or 
pot* in the greenhouse or cold- 
frame. When plants are large 
enough, transplant singly into 
small pots, and set out when 
all danger of frost is past. May 
also be sown in the open ground 
in May. 
Pkt. 
14oz- 
0 25 
$1 50 
15 
75 
10 
60 
25 
1 50 
15 
25 
1 50 
10 
75 
25 
Salvia farinacea 
America. Of dwarf, bushy, compact growth. Uniform in height and shape. A 
free and continuous bloomer with large spikes of brilliant scarlet.... Lsoz. $1 .. J 
Bonfire. Compact bushy plants, 2 feet high, producing innumerable erect spikes 
of brilliant scarlet flowers.Large pkt. 40 cts.. . 
Splendens. Tall-growing with bright scarlet flowers. 3 feet. .Large pkt. 25 cts.. . 
Zurich. One of the earliest flowering; of dwarf, bushy growth and produces an abun¬ 
dance of bright scarlet flowers from early July until frost. 1 Y feet. V&ot.. $1 .. 
Patens (Blue Sage). Deep rich blue flowers of velvety texture. Large pkt. 40 cts. .. 
Azurea grandiflora. Plants perennial, 2 to 3 feet high, that produce, during August 
and September, tall flower-spikes of beautiful light blue.)4soz. $1 • • 
Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as an annual. Seed sown in the 
open ground in May blooms from July to frost. The light blue flowers are borne 
on long spikes, held above the foliage. 2 feet....._.j4jOz. 40 cts.. . 
Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact form with deeper blue flowers. 
Large pkt. 75 cts.. . 
SALPIGLOSSIS • Painted Tongue 
These showy, half-hardy annuals bear beautiful, funnel-shaped flowers having dark veins on 
a ground which varies from white to crimson, yellow, orange, etc. They are easily grown, re¬ 
quire a light, rich, sandy loam and will respond to liberal treatment. Bloom from late summer 
until frost. 2 feet. 
Chamois Purple Scarlet and Gold 
Crimson Purple and Gold Violet 
Light Blue and Gold Rose and Gold White and Gold 
Primrose Each, pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt. 25 cts. 
COLLECTION: One pkt. each of the above 10 varieties, 85 cts. 
See illustration in color on page 35. 
Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts.; large pkt, 25 cts.; Yoz. 40 cts. 
SEED CATALOGUE • 1935 
•’er Seeds 43 
